Studded Accessories at Overstock.com
September 10, 2010
by Lucie Amberg
Filed under Accessories, Fall Fashion, Handbags & Purses, Rings, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping, Trend Alert
Studs are one of the hottest embellishments this fall. Adding a studded accessory to your wardrobe is a wonderful way to bring your perennials up to date. It also melds beautifully with the 80s Revival and Rocker Chic trends. To help you find your perfect stud, Overstock.com put together the following lookbook. BCBGeneration Studded Messenger [...]
Transitioning Into Fall with Overstock.com
September 6, 2010
by Lucie Amberg
Filed under Accessories, Blazers & Jackets, Fall Fashion, Handbags & Purses, Jeans, Rings, Shopping
I’m itching to bust out my Fall looks, but the temps aren’t going to cooperate any time soon. Since this is a common problem, Overstock.com put together this helpful lookbook of their best transition pieces– the kind that bridge the gap between now and the crisp, falling-leaves-and-hot-cocoa weather I’m craving. Kenneth Cole Women’s Lamb Short Shape [...]
Shopping the Summer Sales: Banana Republic
July 23, 2010
by Lucie Amberg
Filed under Accessories, Affordable Fashion, Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion, Fashion Advice, ON SALE!, Outfit Ideas, Retail Therapy, Shopping
I’m browsing the summer sales in search of great pieces– the kind that will transition into fall. With significant discounts available at even pricey retailers, it’s possible to shop some splurge-y stores without blowing your budget. Of course, we all know that shopping sales can be an exercise in patience. It’s often difficult to find the items you [...]
Belts are a Must-Have Summer Accessory
June 4, 2010
by The Fashionable Housewife
Filed under Accessories, Summer Fashion
I’ve noticed a serious lacking of belts in most women’s wardrobes. My friends and family are always asking me for fashion advice and they’ll show me a top they just bought or a dress in their closet and give me the same story – “I just don’t know how to wear it!” Almost every time, [...]
My TJ Maxx Maxxinista Shopping Spree
November 19, 2009
by The Fashionable Housewife
Filed under Shopping Sprees
Shopping with Jaclyn for over 3 hours in TJ Maxx for her Maxxinista Makeover was so much fun. And even though I tried really hard to focus on shopping for her, I managed to fill a shopping cart of my own! During Jaclyn’s little maxxinista shopping spree, I helped her find some absolutely fabulous pieces [...]
Summer Outfit Ideas: Wide Belts
June 6, 2009
by The Fashionable Housewife
Filed under Accessories
Belts are frequently a forgotten accessory. We only think about them if our pants get loose (ha, when does that happen?) or if your dress or ensemble came with a belt already included. I know I for one, always forget about my belts and I actually have a pretty sweet collection. So that got me [...]
Affordable Solution For Poor Fitting Jeans
November 19, 2008
by The Fashionable Housewife
Filed under Jeans
If you can’t afford to spend $100 for a pair of jeans and then another $30-$50 to have them altered to fit perfectly, then we feel for you. We’re in the same boat! Don’t feel bad though. Just because you bank account doesn’t have 6 zeros after it doesn’t mean you have to suffer with [...]










































