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Sun Kissed Society Dress from Conversation Pieces

March 29, 2011 By

 

 

Conversation Pieces comes through for us again, with the absolutely adorable and versatile Sun Kissed Society Dress. This dress is absolutely just what I needed to get excited about the Spring and then Summer! What with it’s pockets (you know I love ‘em) and ruffly goodness, this dress is just sassy enough in it’s simplicity. Thanks again, Conversation Pieces! What I love about this online boutique is that there is always something new and inspired… but more importantly you aren’t going to see every other lady on the scene wearing the same thing. Yay! You know what else? EVERYTHING on their site is affordable, super affordable in fact. Want an example? The Sun Kissed Society Dress is $39.00… WOW!

 

 

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Conversation Pieces is an 8-year-old e-boutique with its headquarters is in Los Angeles, California with a selection of indie apparel, accessories, and vintage all made lovingly in the United States. All pieces are cut from quality with affordable price tags. The boutique carries limited quantities so you won’t see your neighbor wearing your favorite dress. www.ShopConversationPieces.com The boutique has been featured in California Apparel News, LA Weekly, Beauty and the Dirt, PoshGlam, Neet Magazine, Mondette.com and others.
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Chadwicks® Spring Review and Giveaway *CLOSED*

March 28, 2011 By

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Ladies, with Spring just around the corner it is up to all of us to sluff off our Winter wardrobe and sass up our Spring one! Chadwicks® is giving us some great options for a sweet and stylish spring, and at some affordable prices. From Spring sweaters and cardis to absolutely adorable dresses for work and play, I think that Chadwicks® has really done a great job at providing apparell that is versatile and on trend, while keeping in mind that we would like to wear our clothes for more than one season.

Some of my favorite looks for the Spring come in many different colors to choose from and offer both regular and petite sizes. How can you go wrong?

What’s better than a great selection of affordably priced Spring clothes? Getting those clothes for FREE! Chadwicks® is offering a $50 Gift Card to one of our lucky readers! How awesome is that?! PRETTY AWESOME, I should say! Wanna win? Check out the different ways to enter below.

TO ENTER:

There are multiple ways to enter but your first, and mandatory entry is heading over to www.chadwicks.com, check out all their Spring styles, leave a comment on this post and tell us what you love!!!

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

Note: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will NOT be counted unless you leave a NEW comment for each one (not a reply).

Details

Contest runs from Monday March 28th until Sunday, April 10th 2011. Last chance to enter is Sunday April 10th at 11:59pm ET. Winner will be chosen with Random.org and notified by email within 7 days of contest end and asked for full name, address and phone number (for shipping purposes). If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email!

Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US or Canada only.

Prize will be provided and shipped by Chadwicks®.

The prize or prizes have been provided by the company and not myself. The brand or company is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of the company providing the prize.

If you are the winner of this giveaway and you do not receive your item within 8 weeks of sending us your mailing address, please email us and let us know.

Can’t wait until the giveaway is over to shop? Use this exclusive promotional code CHSP8 for $20 off $60 on your online purchase. The promotional code expires April 30, 2011

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Top Products for Every Skin Woe

March 24, 2011 By

Whether you suffer from acne and blemishes; want to minimize the signs of aging; have super sensitive skin or something else entirely, these are some of the top products for EVERY skin woe – and every budget! Check out the list and find your skin complaint; one of these products just might do the trick for you.

Acne

I’m a huge fan of Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask ($7.99.) Not only can it be used as a daily cleanser, but also as an intense deep cleaning mask that helps flush out impurities and leave you with clear, beautiful skin.

For spot treatments, nothing (and I mean NOTHING) has worked better for me than Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil ($8.49, pictured.) If you’ve never used tea tree oil before, be aware that it has a very strong medicinal smell, so I recommend using it at night. Honestly, tea tree oil works better at clearing up my skin than any other topical acne cream, lotion or gel I’ve tried.

Aging

Fans of Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum ($17.50) swear that it helps improve the appearance and texture of aging skin while helping to even skin tone and even minimize fine lines. There’s also a fragrance free version for women who don’t like the perfumed scent of the original. Plus it helps moisturizer and makeup go on smoothly!

To target the area around your eyes, use the serum in conjunction with Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum ($17.99, pictured.) Devotees rave about this cream and say that it really helps minimize lines and wrinkles, and even works to tighten and firm the eye area and reduce dark circles.

Redness/Rosacea

As someone who suffers from facial redness myself, I can honestly say I swear by Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser ($7.03.) This gentle cleanser works to calm red, irritated skin with Licocalthone, a naturally derived extract from the licorice root that minimized redness without drying skin. It’s strong enough to take off even the heaviest makeup, but won’t hurt your skin!

Used in combination with Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream ($40, pictured,) even those who suffer from rosacea will find relief. This oil-free moisturizer is very, very gentle and can even help prevent future flare ups from occurring.

Sensitivity

I was a little hesitant to use Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream ($13.99) on my face at first because it feels and looks very thick and heavy, but I was amazed how quickly it absorbed into my skin! I am very wary about trying new products because I don’t know if my face will have a bad reaction, but Vanicream really works. It kept my face moisturized and helped relieve the chronic dryness I was experiencing.

For a budget cleanser, I was very impressed with Eucerin Sensitive Skin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser ($5.99, pictured.) Too many products say they are for sensitive skin but cause a reaction anyway; Eucerin’s gentle cleanser doesn’t! I still get the deep clean I need without irritation or dryness that so many other cleansers cause, so it’s definitely an A+ in my book.

Whatever skin woe you’re experiencing, one of these products can help you obtain the complexion you’ve always wanted. If you give any of these a try (or currently use them,) please let me know what you think!

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Why I Still Love Rachel Roy

February 17, 2011 By

Rachel Roy, how do I love thee? Your style and love of fun and flirtation has made me a loyal fan. The new arrivals are no exception! Check out Rachel Roy’s newest additions to my fashion dreams! Prints and styles are awesome!

Who is your favorite accessible designer? Do you like to save up for their signature piece?

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Valentine’s Day Dressing for Grown-ups

January 26, 2011 By

Too grown up for glitter and sequins?

It used to be standard protocol to show up to a party decked out in glittering mini dresses and sequin tops, and sparkly ballet flats. As I get older however, those looks seem to be a better fit for Barbie. Don’t get me wrong, glitter and gold have their place, but for some of us, too much flash just leaves me looking like a disco ball (and not in a good way!). A more grown-up take on glitzy sequins? Jewel tones. Emerald, Champagne, Deep purples…need I go on? Rich colors paired with the right cut, give you a sophisticated look that draws every eye to you without you having to lift a finger. Sneaky, no?

Try some of these options for a luxe look that flatters virtually every shape!

Victoria’s Secret

Asos

Currently nursing? Try this gorgeous number from

Trendy Tummy Maternity

Photo credit- Giftstoystore.com

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Shopping the Summer Sales: Nordstrom

July 26, 2010 By

NORDSTROM.com Anniversary Sale. Fall Fashion Now. Shop Early. Save Big.

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 want in the size you need, but if it were easy, they wouldn’t be on sale!  If you’re up for the challenge, the savings make the extra effort worthwhile.

Today I’m hitting the event many shoppers look forward to all year long: the Nordstrom anniversary sale. This sale is legendary because it features a plethora of discounted items– including many for the upcoming season.  Since I’m looking to maximize my savings, I concentrated on pieces that are marked down 50% or more.  Here’s what I found along with some quick wardrobing thoughts via Polyvore:

Nordstom Dress

Paperwhite Stretch Cotton Shirt Dress ($168 to $83.90), Jessica Simpson Fit & Flare Trench ($138 to $68.90), Hobo International Pleated Shoulder Bag ($298 to $148.90), Circa Joan & David Darleen Pump ($88.95 to $43.90), and Cara Accessories Animal Print Wide Bangle ($38 to $18.90), shown with patterned scarf and black belt.

The khaki dress is great and can be worn well into the fall.  It comes with a fabric belt, which I’d definitely ditch in favor of a more polished option like the one shown above.  The Circa Joan & David pumps are timelessly gorgeous- a great buy.  The bangle is an affordable statement piece, and the mustard hobo is AWESOME.  The orange trench provides a luscious pop of color, and I threw in the scarf to pull it together.  Since this is Polyvore fantasy world, the scarf is vintage Hermes, but if I were shopping my real-world closet, I’d go for a less luxurious version of the same idea.

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Nordstrom jacket

Steve Madden Faux Leather Bomber Jacket ($68 to $33.90), Via Spiga Shanti Boot ($298 to $147.90), Fossil Embossed Floral Bucket Bag ($168 to $83.90), shown with Kendra Scott necklace.

The jacket is the star of this show.  I love it styled simply and accented with interesting accessories like the burgundy bag and statement necklace.  The Via Spiga boots are a sexy smoky gray color and a smart buy.  FYI- the jacket also comes in black if you’re looking for a basic at a great price.

Shop early and save big on the newest clothes, shoes and accessories for kids.

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Shopping the Summer Sales: Banana Republic

July 23, 2010 By

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 want in the size you need; they’re on sale for a reason.  But if you’re up for the challenge, the savings make the extra effort worthwhile!

Today: Banana Republic.  The tricky thing about BR clothes is that even on sale, they’re often closer to investment than deal.  However, they’re incredibly classic, so you can count on getting several seasons of wear out of them.  I usually take the sale as an opportunity to snap up a few timeless pieces.  Here are my picks from their sale along with some quick wardrobing ideas from Polyvore:

Serengeti wrap dress ($120 to $99.99), shown with denim jacket, red pumps, gold jewelry, and handbag.  Tribal prints like this one are still trending, and wrap style dresses will always be in style.  This is a great-looking garment that can dress up or down depending on your needs.   

Banana Republic Serengiti dress

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BR Monogram gold sandstorm skirt ($89.50 to $59.99) and Snake Embossed belt ($49.50 to $34.99), shown with boyfriend blazer, black tee, peep-toe booties, and necklace.  The reviews on this skirt are slightly mixed, but I love the way it looks.  From the customer feedback, it sounds like it might be challenging for those who feel self-conscious about their hips.  If that’s not a problem area for you, I think it would be really cute– especially with a belt for added definition.   

Banana Republic Skirt and Belt

 

Scout your own savings at BananaRepublic.com!

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