On my radar: Bow Flats

The inspiration:
I really want the J. Crew flats, but at $228, I can't afford to drop that on one pair of shoes...no matter how cute they are...

Bargain buys:

ASOS (ASOS LEVAN Double Bow Flat Point Ballerina) for only $45!

ASOS (LEVAN Double Bow Flat Point Ballerina) for only $26!  Same style, but had to share because they are on sale:)

 

Loving the leopard print on these!  From Hot Topic! Only $22!!

DIY:
Get a pointy flat like Gaps on sale for $27.  Then, add bow shoe clips by brands like Absolutely Audrey that are $19.

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BEHIND THE SEAMS: THE ROW

Another side of the Olsen twins fashion empire...

Emily Schuman for StyleMint

Be inspired: Different ways to style your tee from blogger Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Trying to decide what to get with the $100 gift card I won on twitter for Vince Camuto

So many amazing items!  Plus, they offer free shipping and if you sign up for their emails you get 10% off your first order! Which do you like the most?

Wish list for Vince Camuto by Fashionalities featuring high heel sandals

Vince camuto, $45
Vince Camuto high heel sandals, $60
Vince camuto handbag, $97
Canvas Corp - Chocolate and Ivory Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - French...
Patent Hardware Cuff Blush, $98

Get yourself glowing with a new lotion by GOLD BOND Ultimate

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

I'm always a huge supporter of the body glow, that look like you've got bronzer and oil but all in one.  Anytime I hear about a brand that has something new that promotes glow I'm ready to try.  I just heard about this brand and had to share my find with all of my fashionalities.   Gold Bond has a new brand called Gold Bond Ultimate that offers a new lotion, Sheer Ribbons Pearl Radiance.  Sheer Ribbons Pearl Radiance adds subtle luminosity and radiance which I think can be worn both day and night.  I'm also addicted to all things rose so I'm excited about the fresh scent of rosewood that this lotion has too.  I feel like rose is a light fragrance that can be paired with any fragrance you have on and can be worn alone for something sweet.  I found the lotion on walmart.com for less than $8 and now, you can use a $1 off coupon to make this deal even better!  There are a ton of other great new products to check out that are perfect for everyone so check those out on www.goldbondultimate.com.  Get glowing now for winter weather and make every look more complete!

My must-have for this fall: The fedora, inspired by the Kardashian sister's

Last year, I was ADDICTED to Kourtney Kardashian's Gucci hat on Kourtney and Kim take New York.  I had looked all over and couldn't find anything that really fit the look for me...but, this year that's all changed!  There are so many cute options.  Plus, I spotted another cute fedora that Kim wore this year that I liked and saw on Fashion Police.  These can be worn with everything and are perfect for fall weather!  I know that their stylists, Monica Rose must have helped them with these finds...so, I'm still watching her blog for updates on where Kim's hat is from...but, until then...these are all "inspired by" finds.  Where are you shopping for yours?  What are you rocking your hats with this fall?

Just so chic!

Here are Kourtney hat options (high/low):

Catarzi for Asos, $34.14, I LOVE the styling here!  Great inspiration for how to rock any of these hats!

By Malene Birger, Houetta Fedora $140.

Black Poppy, $19.50

Only $14.95 at Target!  How can you say no?

Nine West, $21.99

I'm not loving the rest of Kim's look (excluding the Hermes bag of course:)  I love how the bands make a statement on these hats!

Rag & Bone, $150 I LOVE the color!

Club Monaco, $109, this just screams boho to me!

Steven Alan, $150.

Eugenia Kim, $285

Hurley, $32

ZARA +Connect!

More reasons to LOVE ZARA! Downloading on my iPad now! Enjoy your shopping experience, I know I will:)

H&M Divided Collection with wishwishwish.net

I'm loving the ivory dress...it would be good by itself and layered with so many other things like: sweater (as seen here), blazer, vest, leather jacket, sweater and more:) Will be looking for this ASAP:)

Sesame Street: Girls of the World

Just saw this and had to share...I still love Sesame Street today:)

Are you a college student? Here are some fab shopping discounts to take advantage of:

Each store will need you to bring your student I.D. of course:)

Nine West 15% (this just started, so take advantage!!)
J. Crew 15% (sometimes they ask for a valid student email-with .edu, so be prepared:)
Ann Taylor 15%
LOFT 15%
Banana Republic 15%
Club Monaco 20%
Madewell 15%
The Limited 15%
Urban Outfitters 10% (but, not all locations offers the discount.)

Do you know of any other good discounts others should know about?  Please share.

BEHIND THE SCENES: TRACY REESE, THE LOOK

I've always loved Tracy's collections! I used to dress for her shows when I lived in NYC....oh how I miss those days:) Well, I also LOVE Mally and I need to get on buying some of her line! I know it will be AMAZE! Hope you're inspired! I'm going to try to do my eyeliner like she shared.

Cherry Martinez Presents... CherryOnTop.Com - Behind the Scenes with Jun...

This is a great post for June Ambrose lovers, and great tips for stylish men and women! I am showing this post to my hubby...he's going to love it...I know we are going to start getting him tailored shirts, watch!:)

Did you watch the first episode of Project Accessory? Here are my favorite designers right now:

-Adrian Dana:I think if anything, I would wear his necklace...what really caught my eye was how he put things together so easily with what he had.  Very creative and wearable for the right person.
-Christina Caruso: (P.S. She designed pieces that Patricia Fields used on Sex and the City!!!  Need I say more???)  Loved all of the items she made...loved the mix of the rope detail with the chandelier pieces...also LOVE the models hair!!!
-Cotrice:I loved the necklace and the belt, but not together.
-Kelly Horton:  LOVED it ALL!  The belt would be really fun to wear!  Very unique.
-Nina Cortes:I LOVED everything!!!


It's always interesting to see who wins from your favorite list on the first episode.  It's funny because on Project Runway this season, Anya was one of my top favorites on the first episode and so was Bert:)


Here's a clip showing the pieces on the runway being reviewed.  I couldn't find photos of just the models wearing the accessories...


If you missed the episode, the entire episode is available online.

L.L. Bean Signature Contest I've entered for blogger, What I wore

I've honestly only thought of L.L. Bean for their totes and maybe a classic khaki, but that's about it.  So, I was surprised when I checked out the brand for a contest that blogger from What I Wore was hosting and I'm pleasantly surprised.

L.L. Bean Signature Surprise by Fashionalities featuring tote handbags

Boots
$179 - llbean.com

Tote handbag
$225 - llbean.com

Sunglasses
llbean.com

Another reason I'm excited about ZARA being available online now.

...I can buy items I see on my favorite fashionistas!  All of these fashionistas know how to put their looks together without focusing on the label.  They might pair the ZARA items with designer pieces that are super expensive...but, you could never tell:)  Here are a few shots of the ladies rocking ZARA items.

Olivia Palermo-Olivia has a new site now and is guest designer for brands left and right.  I'm hoping for another reality show for her soon too.

Tracee wears this bag on Reed Between the Lines too.  I NEED to have this!!!

Her jacket is from ZARA.

Tracee Ellis Ross-***Also, check out her new show, Reed Between the Lines on BET where she is rocking a lot of ZARA pieces.  People are hoping for a collab with the actor and the label...lets cross our fingers!  I would settle for her designing a line too:)

The jacket is by ZARA.

This is Tracee on the set of Reed Between the Lines.  The top here is from ZARA.

June Ambrose-This is a stylist that you should follow on twitter (@juneambrose) for great finds that she scores at ZARA.  BTW-she will have a show starting in February on VH1, so stayed tuned!  It will be AMAZE!  She is now styling the contestants on X Factor...so, watch and be inspired!

Pants are from ZARA.

The jacket is from ZARA.

DIY idea for how to store your accessories from Martha Stewart

This is the smartest DIY idea from Martha ever!  I can't wait to take this to organize my unorganized jewelry that is just everywhere right now:)  No need to spend a lot of money!  I'll keep searching for an available video to post here...until then, here is the link.

Here are some of the tips provided on the website as well:

Cabinet hardware isn't just for cabinets: A new knob or pull can bring new life to all kinds of existing furniture and accessories around your home.

Kevin Sharkey, executive editorial director of decorating, shares ways to embellish items in your home with new hardware:

• Dress up a bureau by removing the existing knobs and adding more contemporary new ones.
• Add stylish knobs to decorative boxes as an ornamental detail.
• Finial pulls can function as towel hangers when added to the edge of a counter or wall.
• New knobs added along the sides of a mirror frame give you a handy new spots to hang handbags or scarves.
• Turn a small cabinet into a jewelry organizer with knobs for hanging necklaces and pull-mounted boxes to serve as drawers for your accessories.

http://www.marthastewart.com/863080/how-update-furniture-cabinet-hardware#ooid=AybXF3MjqA04ngdoS6AIZ3_RdkZ5c2zX

Dress/Vest as a jacket styling inspiration from fashion bloggers

I keep seeing this layering piece everywhere and I have to share what my eyes are on. I have a dress I scored from a clothing swap that I can't wait to rock!

From eat.sleep.wear to rocking the dress/vest with a dress from the spring under. This is perfect for places like I live (AZ) where it never gets cold enough for a huge jacket/coat.

This is from Karla's Closet. I love this dressed down look! Taking a tank and vintage 501 jeans to the next level! This is happening ASAP!

Another inspiration shot from Rachel Roy's fall 2011 runway show.

Update: a new way to wear your dress/vest from The Man repeller that I'm adding to my list! Genius!!!

I'm so excited about the Today Show DIY Week next week!

Stay tuned next week to be inspired!  I'm also going to enter the contes so stay tuned for my DIY:)  It's too easy and so much fun!

Here's the info from the Today Show site:

In honor of TODAY DIY Style Week (Oct. 24-28) — in which each day one DIY star will demonstrate a creative project on TODAY.com — we're looking for the next big DIY style star! If you're handy and fashionable, send us a photo of a recent DIY project — be it clothing, accessories or shoes!

The winner, chosen by TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas, will receive a full post on TODAY.com (to explain how to master their project) and Bobbie's DIY Buzz Basket, which will include a $50 gift certificate to Michael's Arts & Crafts and a selection of Bobbie's favorite craft closet staples and embellishments, from fabric markers and dye to gemstones, glitter, luxe foil leaf, paint, a generous supply of adhesives and much, much more! The entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 28 at 5 pm EST. Start crafting!

Starting Oct. 24, be sure to check out TODAY.com for DIY style tutorials:

Monday:  TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas
Tuesday: Erica Domesek of PS I Made This
Wednesday: Geneva Vanderzeil of A Pair and A Spare 
Thursday: Kristen Turner of Glitter ‘n Glue
Friday: Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY

My spa week experience at Valley Ho SPA for Vitality + Health

I'm always excited when Spa Week rolls around.  I usually head out to Phoenix and send the word out to all of my Phoenix family and friends to get together and relax.  This Spa Week, I decided we had to go to a spa with the "entire package."  So, I made an appointment at Valley Ho SPA for Vitality + Health.  (I want to get all of the spa's in while I'm in Arizona.)   For ONLY $50 each service (Plus, gratuity is added onto service for amount of regular priced service.  So, my tip was $25 each service.), I had to get  a massage and a facial.
Tip: I read in ALLURE magazine that you should make sure to schedule your appointments accordingly.  A facial after the massage to avoid ruining the work done on the facial while laying down on the massage table.  Makes sense.  And, worked:)
The appeal:
I was excited about this location because of the 60's style hotel and that we would be able to use a sauna while at the spa.
Tip: I found out that if you are getting a facial, you should wait to do the sauna till after your service is completed so you can get the best reaction to the process during the facial.
The extras: Lockers to store your belongings, showers, all of the items you need to get yourself ready to go after your spa experience, tea, water.
Tip: Drink water after your massage to avoid dehydration.
The experience:  I had a lot of firsts at this spa experience to note.  I had my first male masseuse and my first ever time going commando!  I had no idea what to expect from each:)  I figured after having my daughter what's the difference going commando...I now know:)  full-on massage on your booty!  LOL!  Didn't know this...and can't be mad:)  And, I think from now on I'll be requesting a male masseuse!  It was like nothing I've ever experienced before.  When checking out the spa rep let me know that many women are afraid of having men massage them.  But, she said that the male massage therapists at their spa were amazing!  I totally agree!

We had the best time ever and give the spa a BIG 10!  Spa Week might be over, but the Valley Ho Spa has specials you can check out on their site.  Enjoy!

Really excited to be featured on 365 Fashion Rehab!

Here is what they posted on twitter:
Closets & Cocktails with Natasha from @Fashionalities bit.ly/oedQxk.

My closet is a hot mess! But, this is really how it is for now...once I get a chance it will be organized by color and style. Until then, I've honestly gotten rid of/purged so much in my closet. But, that doesn't mean I've stopped shopping:)

What I'm wearing:
Stuart Weitzman shoes that I love! Vintage dress from Buffalo Exchange. Belt, J. Crew.