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Product Review: Hair Accessories from Sproos + Coupon Code

February 5th, 2012 by Denise Shively

Recently, the lovely Melissa Matos from Sproos sent me a couple of hair accessories to try and review for The Fashionable Housewife readers. Her shop offers unique hair accessories that are high quality without the high price – plus, her products are just so darn cute!

She sent me the Cheetah’s Roar Bow Clip, ($13) which you can use to add a bit of pizazz to your look. Plus, it functions as more than just a hair accessory – you can clip it to just about anything to really show off your personal style. I clipped it to my handbag and got so many compliments while I was out running errands. I also like to wear it with a basic t-shirt and jeans, because it really helps dress up an otherwise basic outfit.

I was also sent the Girl With The Pearl Bow Headband, ($29.) Now, I’m not normally much of a headband girl – they tend to make me remember the painful, uncomfortable plastic headbands I used to wear as kids. However, this headband is not only elegant and very stylish, but it’s ridiculously comfortable to wear too. If you love bows, pearls and classic style, you’ll definitely love this headband.

Melissa was kind enough to create a coupon code just for The Fashionable Housewife readers. If you’re interested in these hair accessories from Sproos, use the code “Denise20” at checkout for 20% off your entire order. How’s that for a fantastic deal? With a variety of bow clips, headbands and flower clips to choose from, you’ll have no trouble at all finding things to fill your cart with. Happy shopping!

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Smokin’ Hot Valentine’s Day Accessories from Payless

February 1st, 2012 by Denise Shively

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Whether you’ll be spending a romantic evening with your significant other or a wild night on the town with the girls, these smokin’ hot accessories from Payless can help you look your absolute best on Valentine’s Day.

Jazz up your little black dress with these killer red heels from Brash by Payless. They are the perfect fiery red shade for Valentine’s Day, and are made from faux suede – animal lovers rejoice!

($34.99)

If your tastes run more to the sparkly, these glitter sandals are just the thing. Available in silver, black or gold glitter, these 4″ heels will have you dancing the night away.

($29.99)

Carry all of your essentials with this fiery red crossbody bag from Brash by Payless. The gorgeous shade adds a vibrant pop of color to your Valentine’s Day ensemble while the detachable chain link allows you to carry it as a clutch, too.

($19.99)

Accessories can make or break an outfit, but this red faceted oval ring really helps jazz up any Valentine’s Day outfit you put together. It also comes with a stretchy band to ensure a perfect fit.

($7.99)

For a simple way to dress up an outfit, turn to this red bow cuff bracelet. It’s super cute and stylish, and the rhinestone accents add the perfect hint of sparkle to your look.

($9.99)

These red-hot Valentine’s Day accessories are the perfect way to spice up your look. Which one is your favorite?

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5 Hot Accessories You Need Right Now

January 22nd, 2012 by Denise Shively

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These five accessories are the perfect way to transition your winter wardrobe into spring, and will work equally as well in both seasons. If you’re looking for a few new pieces to perk up your look, you don’t want to miss these must-have accessories.

1. Metallic Heels

These gorgeous metallic heels are the perfect footwear for the season, and will jazz up your little black dress beautifully. Available in pewter and tan.

($80.45, Shoebuy.com)

2. Pastel Clutch

Every woman needs a gorgeous pastel clutch this season, and this one gives you just enough space to hold all of your essentials in a convenient, travel-ready form. Also available in pastel green and pink.

($31.19, ebags.com)

3. Statement Earrings

Make a statement with these beautiful filigree resin earrings, lovingly handcrafted and the perfect accessory to jazz up any outfit you throw on this season. Also available in indigo, spearmint and tomato.

($45, Nordstrom)

4. Eclectic Ring

What better way to make a statement in the new year than with an eclectic ring, like this one from Swell? This large gold plated ring features a vast cityscape and will definitely be a unique conversation starter.

($79.99, Swell.com)

5. Leopard Flats

Not every gal wants to totter around in heels, but you can still look just as stylish with these fierce leopard print flats. These even feature a gold-tone chain with heart detailing for extra oomph!

($80.57, ASOS)

Which accessories do you have your eye on for the winter/spring season?

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Golden Globe Goodies

January 15th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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Guess what all the fabulous Hollywood Stars will be getting in their Golden Globe Goodie Bags this year? CovFurs! That’s right – the very same CovFurs that you saw here on The Fashionable Housewife just last week!

Touted as America’s most prestigious and elite Hollywood event of the year, the Golden Globe award ceremony, and closely related events such as the pre-award gifting suites attracts world-renown A-list celebrities and other VIP guests to celebrate the year’s greatest film performances. At this year’s event, CovFurs will provide boot accessory slipcovers to celebrities, nominees, presenters, and other VIP guests at the Golden Globe pre-award Gifting Lounge.

In this year’s gifting suite, organized by Hollywood’s most seasoned event planner, Nathalie Dubois of DPA Productions, celebrities and other VIP guests will indulge in 2012’s newest brands and products. The gifting suite will offer guests amazing food and exotic drinks, relaxing massages and facials, luxurious manicures, and pedicures, along with other beauty treatments, and swag bags full of this year’s coolest and trendiest products. CovFurs’ products will be included in this year’s gifting excitement.

Celebrities and other Golden Globe guests will be able to take home CovFurs’ boot slipcover accessories in any of the following colors, prints, and patterns – Wild Leopard, Grey Chinchilla, Brown Chinchilla, Two-tone Mink, White Shag, and Snow Lynx.

Image courtesy of CovFurs

If you want to feel like a Hollywood star (and dress like one too!) click on the link and it will take you directly to the CovFurs website. Then head over to NetFlix to see all the great nominated movies that you missed…The Descendants and Midnight in Paris are my two favorites…

Posted in Accessories, Celebrity Fashion, Celebrity Styles, Faux Fur Related Topics: Celebrity Fashion, CovFurs, Golden Globes, NetFlix, Trends

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Fashion Conundrum Update

January 8th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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Elizabeth & James Manor Wedge Ankle Bootie

Well, I’m sure you were all waiting with baited breath…I ended up buying the ankle wedge booties (no surprise there – I’m TERRIBLE at resolutions…) and am pleased to report back that they are totally worth it! The style is available at several e-tailers, including My Habit, Shopbop, Piperlime and Zappos. While my favorite color was the Taupe Suede at My Habit:

Taupe Suede Manor Ankle Wedge Bootie $176 at MyHabit.com

I went with the black suede because I wasn’t crazy about the return policy at My Habit in case the boots didn’t fit or I hated them. Piperlime has them in Mocha Leather (not wild about it) and the price is almost $125 MORE!

Mocha Leather, $299 at Piperlime.com

Originally priced at all sites for $375, and currently ranging in price from $325 to $176, I decided to order from Zappos where they were listed for $177. I ordered them at 7 pm and no joke, they were on my front door step the following afternoon – less than 24 hours after ordering them! Way to go, Zappos! After several outfit pairings I’m happy to report that they look really cute with skinny jeans and boot cut jeans, and add the perfect rocker/bad ass vibe to a very full plaid maxi skirt that trends a little too much toward Ma Wilder for my taste. They are surprisingly comfortable, and don’t make my arches or heels ache after hours of wearing. The quality of the leather is very good, and the laces and lace holes are substantial and well cut. Best of all, paired with dark tights or leggings, they make you legs look a mile long…never a bad thing!

And unlike a certain pair of uber high wedge booties sold by a certain Fashion It Girl on her own monthly shoe site, you can actually drive in these because the sole is flat and you can feel the gas and brake pedals!

So all in all I’m giving the style and the shopping experience 5 stars. If you want to go on a fashion adventure of your own, this is one that I would recommend!

Posted in Accessories, Celebrity Styles, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping, Wardrobe Must-Haves Related Topics: Boots, Celebrity Fashion, Elizabeth & James, My Habit, Piperlime, Shoes, Shopbop, Zappos

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Cover Your Boots with CovFurs

January 6th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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Frigid temps finally hit the East Coast this week, and even if there isn’t any snow to speak of, winter is definitely here. Which means you probably are going to spend a whole lot of time in boots. Which can get pretty boring, because chances are everyone around you is wearing the same kind of boot. If you want to stand out in the crowd a bit, try the new CovFurs. Made of high quality faux fur, they add a rich elegant look to any boot and allow you to express your mood on any given day. Feeling Furocious (sorry!)…try the tiger print:

Tan Zebra CovFur

Or go glam with a sleek chinchilla style:

CovFurs look and feel like real fur but are always faux. And Best of all, all CovFur products are made in the USA. CovFurs also offers a line of complimentary faux fur scarves to complete your winter look. Priced at $39.99 per pair, you can create a whole new boot wardrobe without breaking the bank. CovFurs are available on-line at Covfurs.com.

Posted in Accessories, Affordable Fashion, Faux Fur, New Products, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping Related Topics: Boot Covers, CovFurs, Faux Fur Accessories, Shoes, Winter Fashion

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First Fashion Conundrum of 2012…

January 4th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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OK ladies, I’m back at it…this time it’s wedge booties. Thumbs up or thumbs down? There is something appealing about the shape and style of wedge booties but I can’t get over the clunky heaviness of the shoe. I worry that they will only style well with jeans and cords, and that they might only work for the under 20 set. Clearly someone is loving them because the Jolly has sold out TWICE on ShoeMint:

Jolly $79.98 at ShoeMint.com

And these Manor Ankle Wedges from Elizabeth & James are softly calling my name:

Manor Ankle Wedge $276 at Ssence.com

I feel that 2012 is the year to (gasp) become a bit more practical in shoe choices. Something tells me wedge ankle boots are too trendy, and honestly, I’m getting a little tired of the super-high-platform-built-into-the-heel-just-to-add-more-height theme. Seriously, those of us over 5’6″ could start our own basketball team wearing some of the latest heels!

But they are really cute…and they might “ground” a floaty plaid maxi skirt…and they are on sale…

So…I’m putting this one out to you, our fashionable readers. Yes or No to ankle wedge booties? Leave us a comment and tell us your opinion. And if you have any great styling ideas, tell us those too!

Posted in Accessories, Shoes Shoes Shoes! Related Topics: Elizabeth & James, ShoeMint, Shoes, Ssence.com, Trends

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