Great beauty tips from the Nate Berkus show that are natural and/or reusing items

Some of these I didn't even know so I had to share!  Tips for teeth, nails, shoes, and more!  Here is the link for the information.

Fashionalities Q & A

Q.
Hi there! Would you happen to know of any styling assistant opportunities? Do you have any contacts/connections you can share? Thank you!
A.
I would say check on craigslist, ask local fashion schools in your area and contact the stylists you see in the mags..if you google them they usually have websites now-a-days.

Tips I will use to organize my closet

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One night out:

I don't go out much now. So, when I get the chance I go all out and wear something I've been playing with in my closet that fits:). I'm still loving the monochromatic neutral palate so tonight I went all out and took advantage of the cooler weather in AZ and also wore my go to item, the faux fur vest. The tights were also a big plus for the weather now.

Thoughts:
This dress is an in between length which I have been seeing everywhere, but I was thinking of shortening the length. Thoughts???

FOUND: The dream shoe: The clog

*I like the brown over the black.

I was surprised when I opened my email from Payless and saw the open-toe clog that is vintage inspired for ONLY $29.99.  It was the exact style I was looking for in a look I wore about a month ago, here.  This is a seasonless style that can be worn with anything from dresses to jeans and a tunic.  This is at the top of my must-have list for 2011.

My AMAZING Buffalo Exchange finds this week

I've been holding on to trade credit for so long at Buffalo because I was preggers and after having Sahara I just wasn't wearing too much:). But, recently with working out and all I was in the mood and found some great items!!

Grey Ant dress only $35

H&M dress $14

Latitude Femme Shoes $16

Not bad I'd say:)

Norma Kamali maxi dress for $11 at Walmart!

This dress is only online, but S&H is only 97 cents.  Maxi lenghts are still everywhere for spring so get this great deal from Walmart now!  Normal Kamali is wanting to do a cheaper line with eBay...but, I haven't heard what has happened with that and I'm not sure if that means that she will stop collabing with Walmart then...so, check out the line now...great prices and really great style that is combined with comfort...which I know a lot of people are looking for:)

I like the styling ideas in this WWD article: cropped sweatpants with chunky heels

From WWD:

"The collections will contain Eshaya staples such as sweatpants, T-shirts and roomy sweaters. He said a key look from his collection entering Hot Topic is a printed loose jersey tank top and wrap jacket combo that customers can wear with jeans, and a key look from the Torrid collection is cropped sweatpants that can be paired with chunky heels."

I really feel like if you aren't wearing your sweats to workout in or go to bed then this is how you should rock them! This seems like a great idea for mommy's and I'm going to take styling cues from it...

Here's the rest of the WWD article on the design collaboration with Hot Topic (which my niece shops at) and Torrid, and designer John Eshaya.

Sidenote:
I went to get my niece a gift card for Christmas and fell in LOVE with the jewelry selection at Hot Topic...now I know where to go for my frienship bracelets and more to edge up my styling.  Plus, great prices and everything was buy 1 get 1 half off!

Here are some looks I found on the net where cropped sweatpants were paired with chunky heels:

Here's a notehr way to style this pant from Net-a-Porter...plus, they are on SALE!  Still over $500 though:)

Whitney Eve's Spring 2011 line...I will definitely be doing this middle look!

J. Crew knows how to do it of course!

And, really great images from the Stylista Diaries!

I'm going to try this new diet I just heard about...it sounds like a CINCH

As many may know...my main focus since having my baby is to get back into all of the clothes in my closet.  If you have seen my closet, you know why.  It's a walk-in filled with everything from Indian clothing to waist-conscious clothing.  I am determined to get back into my loved wardrobe.  I've been working out since week 6 and now I'm doing P90X with the hubby...but, this morning I heard about the CINCH diet on Rachael Ray and I have to try it...it sounds genius...and just losing 8 pounds in 5 days really gets me:)   So far, I've lost 38 pounds since having Sahara...but, I still have at least 30 pounds to go...so, lets see how this goes:)

Thank you to Robert Verdi for my giveaway!

I was so surprised and excited about this win!! Since being preggers I haven't had a job so I was worried about gifts this year...and, even though I know it's not all about giving...it's still honestly really fun for me. So, when I won this fab prize (which I only thought would be one thing) I was floored! And my family wasn't mad at their gifts either:).

Make sure to stay tuned for Robert Verdi's twitter parties and giveaways! He has the best tips, and he's hilarious! I'm sad his show isn't coming back, I loved watching it!

Looking back, what I wore Christmas Day

Me:
American Apparel sheer maxi skirt I got with the fab Groupon, Cashmere sweater from Buffalo Exchange, Necklace gifted from sister-in-law, from Banana Republic

*I have an AZ version once it starts to "warm-up" here.:)

Inspired by:
January 2011 Marie Claire magazine

J. Crew Head of Women's Design Offers Best-Dressed Advice

J. Crew Head of Women's Design Offers Best-Dressed Advice

My Indian inspired ensemble

I LOVE this shirt!!! (it's by Plain Jane Couture) I got it because this is how my hubby should be looking, and honestly I think he'd be so SEXY rocking this look:). The skirt is made in India and can be worn a billion ways...(I bought it in Jamaica though:). I really wish I had high-heeled clogs to wear with this look tonight...but, next time:).

Rocking my trench dress

I wore this trench as a dress tonight...the buttons don't go down far enough so I wore a slip underneath to make it work...I love the hood on this trench too!
*Pour la Victoire shoes...I love these!!!

Another last minute gift for a foodie

I think foodies are just like fashionistas...they want to dress up whatever they have...so, I would say that there kitchens look like a million dollars...so, why not add to the fabulosity of their kitchen for Christmas???

I think Padma Lakshmim's HSN collection, Easy Exotic is the way to go.  There are fabulous teas and glass tea pots.  Plus, porcelain prep bowl sets that are sure to make your friend happy to be in the kitchen mixing something up:)

Vintage items available in my Artfire store

Check out my vintage items now available here.  Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy:)

xx

Easy DIY: Learn how to make a cake stand to use as a display for your perfumes in the bathroom from Nate Berkus

30% Off the entire Express.com site on 12/21/2010! Discount cannot be combined with other offers

So many great deals everywhere!  EXPRESS is one of the companies I work with and I had to share!  It was just extended so take advantage for your last minute gifts!

I'm flipping through and being inspired by the Outnet's Dress Me Section

Ever get stuck on your search for a look for a special occasion or just day-to-day?  Well, the Outnet has the answer.  I am surfing through the item recommendations for MOM ABOUT TOWN, which is perfect for me:)  Find what is perfect for you now at great prices.  Be inspired!

My DIY version of the Burberry dress you've seen everywhere

I kept seeing this sleeveless trench dress on all of the street style blogs and decided I had to recreate the look with a trench I'd never worn that was given to me. So, I took it to the taylor and had the sleeved chopped off. (I always bring in my inspiration images.) Now, I know I'll be wearing it all the time.

Here are some of the street styles that inspired me and what I wore today:)