Jun 29, 2010

Fashionable Doodles to Frame!

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Do you ever doodle? You know what I mean by doodling don’t you? It’s when you’re sitting or standing and mindlessly putting pen to paper   until something starts to take shape… Well I think I have uncovered the absolute QUEEN OF DOODLING!  Although I wouldn’t really classify the work of Brooke Hagel as doodling (that is the name of her shop on Etsy-“Fabulous Doodles”)…instead I would call her work Fabulous Fashion Illustrations that make you smile… I discovered Brooke on the Etsy site (a website that features homemade items) and was enthralled with her work. She has available for purchase: beautiful illustrations of fashionable women, whimsical notebook covers, bookmarks, gift tags and even customized wedding illustrations you can have done of your bridal gown for a mere $100.00 The prices on her items range from $6.50-$20.00-and I think you will find each of her pieces pretty enough to frame.  

Check out Brooke’s work at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/brooklit

“The Hostess”- Illustration -$20.00

 

“They’re Back” Fashion Illustration $20.00

 

Fun Girl Tags $6.50

 

Allie Notebook $12.00

 

Custom Wedding Illustrations $100.00
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Jun 28, 2010

Fall Previews…in July…..

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Ah.h.h.h…the end of June and right on cue: the arrival of  Fall Fashion 2010 hitting the stores NOW… It makes sense doesn’t it??? With the start of July- we are looking toward all things that spell “SUMMER”-numerous days of sweltering heat, long walks on the beach and tall glasses brimming with “ice cold” lemonade…So, why wouldn’t the purchase of a winter suit…or coat or cashmere sweater be forefront in our mind! Well, my darling Glamour Girls, this is the reality of the Fashion Industry. Over- achievers-that they are for our fashion dollars; they assume we purchased our summer dresses in January and now are “longing” for the perfect winter piece to add to our wardrobe at the height of July heat.

SO.O.O…Go forth, be fashionable, and if per chance you find yourself at your favorite store plopping down your summer dollars for the fabulous Marc Jacobs Winter coat that is on pre-sale at 25% off…

Just remember these three things:

1. Winter is just a mere 6 months away (December 21).

2. Purchasing on a Pre-Sale means you will most likely “have it” before anyone else.

3. Once you arrive home and the overwhelming urge to put on aforementioned Winter purchase strikes…just thank your lucky stars that there is the magnificent option called air conditioning, Set the thermostat for 57 degrees and you can prance around to your hearts content or until you break a sweat..whichever comes first. Happy Fall Preview …you beautiful Glamour Girl!

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Jun 28, 2010

Ann Taylor Fall 2010 ..Preview

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

 

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Jun 28, 2010

Monday Mantra….

Posted By: Terri

 See the “Beauty”in each and everyday!

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Jun 25, 2010

Carpe Diem!

Posted By: Terri

It’s the first weekend of Summer! Carpe diem…”Seize the Day!”

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Jun 25, 2010

Vintage Vuitton.

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Leave it to Louis!…to bring us one of the most beautiful Fall Ad Campaigns featuring Christy Turlington, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova dressed in vintage attire and accessorized with Vuitton Fall 2010 Bags!  Breathtakingly Beautiful!

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Jun 24, 2010

Rent the Runway!

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Every now and then I come across a website that I MUST share with all you beautiful Glamour Girls-(this may be one of my best finds yet). READY?? Here it is: renttherunway.com.

Now you might think…” What is she talking about”? Renting a runway.-I don’t need a long ramp to walk down with a bad attitude. But alas, renttherunway.com is a fantastic website that is set up similar to Netflix. (Instead of films. you get seasonally updated fashion from 80 top designers –starting at 10% of the cost). So what’s the catch-well honey at 10% or slightly above the retail price - you are RENTING the item for up to 4 days. (Just enough time to wear for a special occasion-birthday, black tie event or weekend get-away). Rent the Runway ships your pics to your home or even directly to your hotel – freshly dry cleaned, and includes two sizes (to make sure that everything fits). They also enclose a prepaid envelope you can drop into your mailbox to return fashions when your finished! How fashionably fabulous is that!

Roarke LeCharlot Black Bib: Retail $395.00 Rental:$50.00

Catherine Malandrino Dress Retail: $475.oo Rental $75.00

Christian Cota Dress Retail $1,375.00 rental: $150.00
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Jun 23, 2010

Tan-tastic!

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Here we are 3 days into summer and your legs are whiter than an unopened loaf of Wonder bread. What is a Glamour Girl to do?

Answer: Find a great multi-angle spray tan that can hit all the nooks and crannies and crevices on your body with a bronze glow faster than you can say “spray me.” Let’s face it, there are a kagillion self tanner products on the market to choose from. Some are better than others at giving you a glow that says “sun-kissed” instead of “orange mist”!  But what’s a girl to do when trying to decide which one is going to get the job done in the quickest time and at a reasonable price? Well…word on the street (and at the beauty counter)  proclaims Clinique, as offering on of the best self bronzing sprays you can get for a mere $20.00 It’s quick absorbing formula dries  in 5 minutes flat and your color will develop within an hour.  And… if that wasn’t enough-the formula  contains a vitamin E and aloe leaf juice infusion that provides antioxidant protection and soothes dry skin. How FABU for YOU!  So.o.o. go forth..spray mist…bronze-up and be beautiful.

Clinque Self Sun from clinique.com $20.00
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Jun 22, 2010

Glamorous Gloves!

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

Every now and then a Glamour Girl, has to roll up her sleeves and get down to doing the dishes and other assorted household chores.  To add a bit of fashion to the tasks at hand-may I introduce  a  little “glamour essential” courtesy of Layla Grayce.com…. This wonderful website offers fashionable rubber gloves to protect your magnificent manicure and keep your hands softer than a new 100%cashmere sweater from Italy. Just log onto the laylagrace.com website and view a large selection of “gloveables”. All available at the  fantabulous price of $14.00 a pair!

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Jun 21, 2010

Skirting the Issue…Summer Cover Ups!

Posted By: Terri
Category: Fashion

The Sarong can be so right, or it can go “so…wrong”. To that end I wanted to share a few alternatives to the sarong that will cover your lower half and keep you looking fabulous and fashionable. Try on any of these items to help you “skirt the issue.”  

LaPalapa Cover up $27.00

Tommy Bahama Cover up was $48.00 now $23.90

Becca Color Code-$17.90-$23.90

Gottex Mesh Cover-Up $78.00

All items available at Nordstroms.

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