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Say hello to Marie, who is guest posting for us today to share a little insight on plus size fashion! As plus size fashions become more readily available, we find ourselves with more options, choices, and motivations for wanting to put our best curve forward! But where does one begin to fashion her curves with…
Chocolat Special Hair Care Line Restore your hair’s natural velvety shine and splendor with Chocolat Special. Uniquely formulated with Cocoa Butter and Brazil Nut oils, Chocolat Special revitalizes and restores moisture to hair damaged by the sun, hair dye or other chemical treatments. And with its alluring chocolat fragrance, Chocolat Special is a treat for…
Under-pinnings! Behind every chic girl is a good stylist, but the secret to every chic girl’s look is encapsulated in her under-pinnings. I just love the word under-pinnings to refer to a lady’s unmentionables. It adds a hint of mystery, a little tension, the spice of the exotic. But, if you don’t buy that explanation,…
If you’ve been to New York lately, you may have seen some of Daniel Meredith’s work on the stages of hit musicals and the runways of haute couture shows. He’s helped musicians, celebrities, and models look their best, and recently, he made time to answer some of our most burning beauty questions. LA: If I’m…
Photo above from www.beautifulhairstyles.com Not everyone cares about fashion and not everyone wears makeup, but one thing is for sure… everyone has HAIR! Fixing your hair is a part of your daily routine whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to throw it back in a ponytail or prep…
Straight from the 61st annual Emmy Awards comes Lead Actress nominee Christina Applegate’s gorgeous red-carpet look. Nominated for “Samantha Who,” Physicians Formula’s celebrity makeup artist Joanna Schlip was inspired by Christina’s dramatic, navy sweeping gown by designer Basil Soda when creating her show-stopping look. The vintage glamor of her amazing navy blue gown called for…
Over the knee boots were all over at the Fall 2009 runways and promise to be the biggest and most notable trend for Fall 2009 and Winter 2010. The styles ranged from boots that hug the leg all the way up, to more unique ones that stand away from the leg. Over-The-Knee and Thigh High…
The Naot Trendy are my pick for the best purple shoes to invest in this Fall. I decided this based on style, comfort, value for the money, and versatility. Style: These in particular are classic because they have a comfortable 11/2” stacked heel that makes them easy to walk in for hours. The gorgeous peacock…
Keratin conditioning? Is this the answer? Zoe Saldana, Ashley Tisdale, and Halle Berry have all experienced the gorgeous benefits of adding in a little keratin into their hair routine. Salon stylists swear this treatment is an easy way to get straight, shiny hair the healthy way, sans the harsh chemicals typically used in commercial straighteners….
It started off as an act of desperation. I was three weeks into my new job as an event coordinator at a multi venue complex more than three times larger than my previous venue, and I realized that the heels that I had been wearing to work just weren’t cutting it. I had blisters and…
Normally when you think of premium denim jeans, you think of pricey brands you find in Nordstrom that are upwards of $200 a pair. Ridiculous for jeans, right? You’re probably thinking, “Gimme Old Navy jeans for $30 and I’m good to go!” And while I love Old Navy as much as the next girl, their…
Photo above from www.beautifulhairstyles.com Not everyone cares about fashion and not everyone wears makeup, but one thing is for sure… everyone has HAIR! Fixing your hair is a part of your daily routine whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to throw it back in a ponytail or prep your hair…
Do you want to win a brand new pair of premium denim jeans? Of course you do! Readers of The Fashionable Housewife blog have the opportunity to win a pair of YMI Jeans! The YMI name, a play on words asking “why am I?”, relates to all young women and girls seeking the freedom to…
A faithful reader here on The Fashionable Housewife recently informed me about a cool new site, www.ShopYourShape.com, where you can actually plug in your measurements and have it Calculate Your Body Shape. While the site is fairly reliable for calculating your measurements and determining your most possible body shape, the outfit suggestions leave a lot…
Don’t let the slow economy cut into your hair care routine. While we are all trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses, but getting a hair stylist you don’t trust just because they cost less, or buying cheaper shampoo that might ruin your coloring isn’t the answer. You can do simple things to cut back…
Urban Decay just released their best selling Primer Potion with a new angled wand! Most of you know I’m a bit of a newbie when it comes to makeup unlike my beloved Karen over at MakeupandBeautyBlog.com or my dearest Temptalia. However, I do know one thing about makeup and that is the single most important…