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It Bags & Bold Shoes for Spring/Summer 2013

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Add a color blocked tote and clear, strappy shoes to your wardrobe this spring!

Nothing punches up an outfit more than a pretty pair of shoes.  Killer stilettos, chunky block heels or gladiator style sandals can take a simple outfit and kick it up a notch.  The same goes for a hot handbag in cobalt blue or passionate purple.  Whatever you’re wearing this season - keep in mind these stunning accessories. Clearly See-through accessories, especially purses, are going to be everywhere this spring and summer.  It may seem like a 90s redux but then again what trend ... Continue Reading

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Gear Up for Great Skin – 3 Small Ways to Achieve Beautiful Skin

March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Three ways to get clear and beautiful skin, starting today!

Great skin doesn’t happen overnight.  It is a work in progress.  If you want clear, youthful looking skin later in life then start working on it now. You Are Not My Sunshine Stay out of the sun.  One of the best (and safest) things you can do to prevent signs of aging is to protect it from the sun.  Harmful UVA and UVB rays can cause wrinkles, pesky dark spots and possibly future cases of skin cancer.  Use a daily, non-pore clogging SPF with a rating of 30 or higher to keep the rays ... Continue Reading

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Desert Bound: Rockin’ Coachella Style

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Get your denim and fringe on for Coachella style next month!

The incredible low desert Coachella music festival will soon be under way. The multi-day event is full of the latest and greatest in the music world. While the tunes soar through the palm trees and poolside parties abound, you can be sure fashion also takes center stage. So what do you wear to the polo fields full of tunes? Styled Looks Going to Coachella this year? Think a bit tribal, a lot hippy and even more denim, fringe and feathers to create the ultra-laid-back style that is the ... Continue Reading

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4 Ways to Wear The Shift Dress: Spring’s Stand-Out Silhouette

March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Four ways to wear the shift dress this spring season.

If you're wondering what this season's go-to dress style is, it looks like the shift is definitely it. Because of its clean lines and simple design, you can go really bold with your accessories - whether it's a bright shoe or stacking bangle bracelets. A shift dress is also easy to layer if the spring weather is playing tricks on you. If it's just a little too cool to completely bare those arms, adding a cardigan or blazer is the perfect layering tool. The main feature of a shift dress is ... Continue Reading

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Totally Wearable, Incredibly Bold: The Best & Brightest Color Pairings This Spring

March 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Work color magic this spring with some new bright toned pairings.

Sharp color combinations can add spice to your look and wake up a tired closet.  Take one look at the runway hit of black and white and you know it is true.  See a new way to piece together what you already own, or create entirely new ensembles, with this year’s hottest color pairings. Chances are you only need a few new pieces to work some color magic this spring. Yellow & Grey This set was seen just a few seasons ago and has come out of hiding once again, only now the yellow has ... Continue Reading

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Stay Skin Safe: What to Avoid in Skin Care & Cosmetics

March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Be smart about your skin care and make-up purchases by looking for key items to avoid.

Buying skin care and make up is confusing enough what with the vast amount of choices between brand names and generic options. And now there's controversy surrounding skin care products and their ingredients, making it challenging for us to know just what is safe and what is not. Labels tend to make it even more confusing and overwhelming when we aren't sure what we're looking for. Sometimes we are tempted by the lure of labels reading "younger skin in 30 days". But knowing the safer choices ... Continue Reading

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Creamy Pastels or Dark & Storm: You Can’t Go Wrong with Spring’s Must-Have Nails

February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Try one (or all) of these three spring nail trends!

The first signs of spring might be the daffodils breaking through the soil - but showing off luscious pastel tipped manicure is another way to welcome warmer weather. Here are the best trends and colors in nail polish for spring 2013. The Not-So-Proper Pastels Put away those old ideas about pastels being prim. This year’s crop of colors is cream-based and not as polite. Think a shade beyond lilac, a soft yellow with a brighter burst of sun and soft mint green. ButterLondon’s spring ... Continue Reading

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Be Bold and Sassy: Springs Most Wearable Trends

February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Gear your wardrobe up for some warmer weather with these 2013 spring trends.

Sometimes life is too busy to even glance through a magazine, much less follow all the fashion blogs and trends. Don't worry, we've got you covered with all the essentials and easy styles you can count on this spring! Bermuda Shorts The style is universally flattering, family-friendly and easy to dress up or down.  You can wear these shorts anywhere.  Boost a neutral toned pair with strappy sandals or jeweled flats or flops and add a pop of bright color in cobalt blue or coral for added ... Continue Reading

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4 Tips to Go Glam for Girls Night Out

February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Get ready for your next GNO with a basic black outfit accessorized with sparkling jewelry, metallic makeup, and studded heels.

Girls night in can be a lot of fun but sometimes it's fun to get all glammed up for a girls night out on the town.  Never mind the chill, take the plunge and schedule a special night out with your friends. And don't forget these style tips! Work Your Backdrop It is easy to get carried away when you head out for a night on the town.  Remember to keep it simple with your outfit.  Think of it as a backdrop to your ensemble.  Opt for an all-black outfit - whether it is a cute little dress, ... Continue Reading

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Sweet and Sexy: Indulgences for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Treat yourself with a relaxing gift and sexy lingerie this Valentine’s Day!

Don’t deny it.  You love presents just as much as the rest of us.  Valentine’s Day is next week and with it comes another excuse to shower those you love with special gifts in the name of love, Cupid, commercialism and chocolate.  Why wait for that certain someone to give those gifts?  Give yourself exactly what you - and your closet - need, whether it is a beautiful new shade of lipstick or hot pink heels to put a kick in your step. Say Yes to Lingerie Trashy, vampy, ... Continue Reading

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