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Without a doubt, your local mall or favorite boutique is the place to go for checking out the top trends. But if you don’t have time or patience, there is a better way for you to shop. With the summer months coming up, chances are you’re planning a vacation get-away, maybe have a wedding or…
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big fan of The Children’s Place. I appreciate that the clothes are well-priced yet still made with quality, enough to withstand typical kid activities. Also, in contrast to the self-consciously hipster aesthetic of some pricier brands, TCP items never seem to take themselves too seriously, instead playing with contemporary…
First off, try to look beyond my red, swollen feet! I was 33 weeks pregnant when this picture was taken (last week) and I had been on my feet all day. At least I have a fabulous french pedicure to show off, courtesy of my darling niece, Zaylie! These are the newly released YOU by…
Please pardon my red, swollen feet as I am 33 weeks pregnant now and this is just what happens! The Softspots Caylee (shown above in Navy) is a bold, patent gladiator dressed up with soft gold stud embellishments and a soft gold adjustable buckle. They have an extremely comfortable 2 1/2 inch wedge heel that…
Looking for the hottest hairstyles and hair trends for 2010? We have them all right here with detailed information on each style and how to make it work for you. Hairstyling this season has a purpose. Clean and finished are the themes for this seasons styling looks. Choose a new look from the list of…
No, it’s not the dress itself or the fact that it’s see through… One thing you don’t rock during Fashion Week, no matter who you are, is big pit stains. According to Fox News: “It’s the only part of former Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul’s dress that you can’t see through!!” This is a major…
Who Took the Gloves Off???!! Reminiscing on How This Fashion ‘Must’ Became Passe It used to be that one of the very core items a lady possessed was a pair of white gloves. A lady could be seen wearing her white gloves at all times, except when she was eating at a prominent citizen’s house….
As a Matter of Fact I Can’t Fit into My Size 4 Jeans After Having Just Given Birth… Dear Readers, all of us mothers have certainly come across that urban myth about the friend, of the friend, of an acquaintance who went to high school with the so-and-so who used to know our sister, but…
This New Year’s Eve, I Am Seeing Red -And ALL for Under $100.00!!- Girls. Come on, how about let’s make a resolution BEFORE New Year’s Day. Let’s make the resolution to look awe-inspiring in a saucy shade of red as we bravely meet the year 2010. You know exactly the kind of red I am…
Fashion For Dummies is your full-color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobe. “In Fashion for Dummies, fashion expert and three-time Emmy-nominated television personality Jill Martin and co-author Pierre Lehu help readers build a stylish and functional wardrobe suitable for every occasion. Whether it’s a holiday-chic cocktail party, an 11:00 AM wedding in February, or…
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…
By now you’ve probably heard about the WrinkleFree Eyes 20-Minute Eye Lift. It’s the latest product from University Medical, the makers of Acne Free (the ProActiv knock-off). The company approached The Fashionable Housewife blog to review the 20-Minute Eye Lift system. I jumped at the opportunity since I am 61 years old and could use…
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…
Summer, as wonderful as it is, is filled with temptations. Between cook-outs, weddings, company picnics, and a million other events, we all face constant incentives to munch. When I host a summer event, I have an easy secret weapon that prevents me from overloading my guests with sugar and calories. And amazingly, it comes right…
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 for a fabulous hairdo with curlers…
One of the hot hairstyles we saw on the Spring 2009 runway was off-center Chignons. These structured side buns starred at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring 2009 show and promise an easy, updated look that you’ll want to rock this spring. A Chignon is just a fancy word for a bun. It’s very versatile and can…