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Summer Must-Have: Linea Pelle Dylan Crossbody Handbag

July 9, 2011 By

We teamed up with our absolute favorite handbag designer, Linea Pelle to give our lovely readers here on The Fashionable Housewife, a chance to win the hot Dylan Cross Body Carryall Handbag worth $295!



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DYLAN CROSS BODY CARRYALL-SND

Indulge in Linea Pelle’s new hot summer Dylan Crossbody Handbag! Available in two great colors; Moss and Sand! Linea Pelle is known for its fabulous luxury leather accessories that are worn by celebrities and fashionistas alike! Linea Pelle is hands-down my favorite handbag designer.

Readers of The Fashionable Housewife can get 15% off using exclusive coupon code AFFASHION15 on lpcollection.com

Click Here for details on how to enter to win this fabulous bag, but HURRY, giveaway ends tomorrow 7/10/2011 at 11:59pm EST.

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Summer’s Latest Looks from Conversation Pieces

June 30, 2011 By

April flew by in a flash, and May popped up with soft warm weather.  Along with that, we want pretty swishy dresses that catch the wind…. dressy maxi dresses that feel so ladylike draping in a soft heap over our laps at an fresco bistro Sunday brunch…  fluttery blouses and feminine details that are polished yet drizzled with sweet goodness.  Before you head out for that long summer vacation, be sure to check out the latest warm weather additions from Conversation Pieces (one of our faves here at The Fashionable Housewife)!

 

Some of our absolute favorite new dresses for Summer? Check it, ladies:

The Swept Off Your Feet Dress $54, Everyday Jersey Dress $33, Lilacs and Haystacks Dress $ 38
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Outfit Ideas In Bright Colors for Summer Parties!

May 23, 2011 By

After one solid week of rain, I am definitely fantasizing about warmer weather! Whatever happened to “April showers bring May flowers?” All we’ve had all this month is RAIN RAIN RAIN! Of course I’m sure the flowers are loving it, but I’m NOT!

With warmer weather on the way (supposedly), it’s time to start planning your summer full of fun activities! I am all about summer BBQs! Plan a fun party in your backyard and serve your guests Bacardi Classic Hand Shake Daiquiri* while wearing bright pops of color – one of Summer’s hottest trends!

Here are a few outfit ideas to spice up your summer parties! Ranging from pricey to budget-friendly, you are sure to find a colorful option below that will inspire you!


Pricey Outfit

Kate Spade, Sephora, Kara Ross, Sonia Rykiel


Mid Range Outfit

Kate Spade, Kenneth Jay Lane, Juicy Couture


Budget-Friendly Outfit

Chico's, Michael Antonio, Bebe

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* Don’t be stupid – Drink responsibly!

 



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Summer Dresses – 70′s Style

April 13, 2011 By

The summer is fast approaching and it presents the perfect opportunity to get those summer Dresses out again! None more so than those 70s styled glam hippy dresses!

 

This spring/summer will see a renaissance of the sublime 70s with patterned tops, Dresses, and playsuits styled with subtle hints of flared silhouettes. These looks are perfect for the summery days which are upon us as they exude the style and vigour associated with hot summery days, taking us back to the hedonistic decade which was forward thinking enough to re-shape an entire generation’s outlook on fashion.

 

Summer Dresses and playsuits will dominate emulating the iconic allure of Studio 54 and the hippy chic trends of the 70s including maxi Dresses and floral print Dresses which became synonymous with the period.

 

High wasted shorts and trousers will also see a revival, such styles should be worn skin tight at the top and flared at the bottom to get the full look.

 

To add that hint of 70s romance to your style follow the quick guide below:

 

-          Retro sunglasses – go for big frames with colourful frames and tinted lenses.

-          Wedges – everything about them oozes 70s groovy style

-          Jumpsuits/Playsuits – Glam up your 70s look with the fabulously styled playsuits and jumpsuits perfect in bright colours and funky patterns

-          Maxi Dresses – Boho chic is back! Use maxi Dresses to convey that bohemian look using flats for the casual day look and heels for the evening.

 

 

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Great Lengths Swimwear Updates Classic Looks

August 20, 2010 By

Do your Labor Day plans involve time by the pool?  Great Lengths Swimwear suggests looking to classic bathing beauties for inspiration!

The One piece is and always will be a classic and iconic wardrobe staple. The style has stood the test of time and continues to be sensual and sexy as ever. Great Lengths has taken some of the most recognized beauties and icon pieces of swimwear and added modern technology to create the latest swimsuit. Great Lengths made sure to keep your modesty while enhancing and slimming your silhouette with Powernet technology. With still loads of sun and fun to be had become a bathing beauty of this millennium with Great Lengths.

Selection varies from store to store, but check out a few of Great Lengths’ fabulous bathing suits and the seaside sirens that inspired them: 

So if you’re still on the hunt for a swimsuit to make a splash in, definitely consider the Great Lengths line at Macys.com– offered in sizes 8-16 and 16W-24W.   

 

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5 Tips for Looking Great in Your Swimsuit

August 20, 2010 By

Yes, it’s that time of year when we’re all dreaming of falling leaves and fabulous boots.  But in reality, many of us are still struggling with triple-digit temps.

On the positive side, that means there’s still a lot of time for hot weather socializing.  And of course, that often involves a bathing suit.

Mary McCoy of Longitude Swimwear offered the following tips for looking your best while you’re by the pool.  And check out the samples of her popular line at JCPenney.

Scrunch It: Ruching is a woman’s best friend. The extra fabric and gathering are a great way to disguise problem areas.
Draw It: Draw attention to the center of your body with vertical stripes, patterns or colors.
Disguise It: Black can be any women best friend to a disguise and look slimmer.
Accentuate It: Accentuate your best feature, whether it is your hips, tiny waist, or bust.
Dress It Up: A swim dress is a beautiful take on a suit that is sure to cover front and back.

Best news of all?  It’s easy to put these great tips into action; many Longitude swimsuits are on sale right now– for as little as $20.70! That should make it easy for you to treat yourself before your next poolside bash.

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Dip-Dye Looks for Summer

July 19, 2010 By

Maybe it’s the ungodly heat wave we’ve been suffering through, but when my Martha Stewart Living arrived in the mail today, it looked like the most refreshing thing in the world.  I think it’s because the cover featured a bunch of DIY dip-dye projects.

While I’m not up for the DIY crafts (since my DIY never turns out like Martha’s), it’s got me craving some similarly patterned apparel.

Now, two tricky things about this pattern:

  • Dip-dye owes its fresh appeal to the crisp contrast between very light areas of fabric and darker ones.  That can be flattering… or not.  But don’t automatically shy away from dip-dye just because of the horizontal color segments.  If you remember to coordinate the darker segments with any problem areas you might like to camouflage, you may find some pieces that really work for you.
  • This is a very summery look and– although it’s been hot for a couple of years now– a trendy one.  For me, that means I don’t want to spend a ton on it.  So while I might LOVE this maxi dress:

Lilly Pulitzer “Carrie” dress ($298 at LillyPulitzer.com)

…It’s just more than I want to invest.  (Plus, I recently made a blood oath with myself promising to shun all strapless bras unless I’m dressing for a black-tie event, so I can’t go back on that.)

In fact, I’m struggling to find a dip dyed dress that comes with the price tag I want– given that the season’s already half over.  Banana Republic has some great looking shifts, but they’re still well over $100, so that’s a no-go for me.

I may have to settle for adding touches of dip-dye to my summer ensembles.

Maybe this uber-cute skirt?

Dip-dyed skirt ($54.50 at Gap.com)

Or something like this tee, which would look great with white pants and a lightweight denim jacket.

Bootheel Trading Co. dip dyed tee ($29 at Dillards.com)

I’d also love to find some cute accessories in this pattern.  Maybe a bag or a tote?  That might even be something I’d be willing to try DIY.  What about you?  Are you feeling the dip-dye?  And have you had any success with creating your own dip-dye garments?

Lucie Amberg is also a contributor to Powder Room Graffiti.

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