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All this month, I will be posting reviews on nursing cover-ups for moms who want to breastfeed privately and still be fashionable. The first shawl I reviewed was from “She Shawls”. She Shawls are an absolute must have for nursing moms. They allow you to discreetly breast feed in restaurants, stores, malls, church, or wherever…
Slouchy Trousers – the perfect spring pant that can be worn from work straight into your weekend. These menswear-inspired cropped pants are totally sophisticated and chic and go perfectly with layered looks and blazers. How To Wear: These cropped pants should be roomy, but still have a tailored look. You want them to fit like…
Baby-doll dresses (aka dresses with empire waistlines) is going to be this summer’s hottest trend. Once again, popular celebs are setting the standards and we must follow! Baby-doll dresses are characterized by an empire waist and a loose flowing a-line skirt that starts right under the breasts and goes to at least mid-thigh length. You…
The Budget Fashionista has some great tips for 2007 on incorporating more color into your wardrobe. I personally have way too much black and brown in mine and her suggestions might be helpful to you. Link: www.thebudgetfashionista.com Article: January’s Lucky Magazine has a very interesting spread on adding bright colors into your wardrobe. The eight…
I think this is the perfect Christmas party outfit. It embodies several hot trends and it looks clean-cut, festive, and sexy. Start with a perfect fitting pair of black pants in a flared or boot cut style. Every woman should already have a nice pair of black pants, but if you don’t, a great place…
Slouchy boots aren’t the only hot item this season. There also happens to be a pointy-toed boot trend that is quickly catching on among popular celebs such as Ashlee Simpson, Mischa Barton, and Gwyneth Paltrow just to name a few. Here are my favorite pointy-toed boots: Audrey Slouchy Boots – Wal Mart These boots were…
Winter is coming fast, so wrap up tight in these warm sweaters: Chenille Sweater – Carolyn Taylor This is almost exactly like the sweater I am wearing today. It doesn’t look like the color mine came in is still available though. Rollneck tunic sweater with cable hemline and sleeve cuffs. Available in several fashion colors….
Laundry will probably never go away, but now you can make some of the hassles of doing laundry disappear forever. With the new OxiClean Detergent Ball you’ll never have to measure or pour detergent again. In fact, each OxiClean Detergent Ball lasts for 25+ loads* of laundry. That’s about a month’s worth of laundry**! Here’s…
A reader recently said: I adore this blog. I’m here everyday! I’m short (5’1″) but have long legs. I guess they call that “short waisted”. But, I’m not what fashion calls “petite” aka – tiny. I’m a size 6-8. And I’m broke. And I don’t know what to wear with what. I love the daily…
A reader asked me last week: Could you maybe a section on body types and the best clothing choices for each one? First off, thanks for all your awesome questions! I’m going to do a post about body types that you can refer back to when I mention what types of clothes are good for…
This is your official housewife guide to body types. Anytime I refer to a particular type of clothing that will go best on a certain body shape, you can refer back this. If you have any question about what type of body shape you might have, feel free to email me and send me a…
I was bopping around on UrbanOutfitters.com when I spotted this amazing wrap dress, ON SALE!! Surplice wrap dress in a multicolored slim stripe pattern with solid trim all around and a twill belt that ties around the waist. More twill on shoulder straps and trimming the dress under the arms; subtle gathers at shoulder; raw…
Empire Waists and Blousey Tops are very much in style right now, so if you have a less then perfect tummy, take advantage of this trend! Here are a few items to consider: