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We here at The Fashionable Housewife are always looking for the next best fashion accessory, trick and tips to looking our best. Enter the new Jacqui Racerback Demi Camisole from Second Base. To say I was excited to try this out is an understatement. When you want a little extra coverage, layer a second base…
I don’t have a lot of cash to spend on a new wardrobe every season, so I love finding fashion bargains that look great but don’t put a huge dent in my wallet. Consider the following spring dresses – all of them are $50 or less! At these prices, you can afford to buy a…
Must Be 21+ Years Old To Enter! Inspired by the energy that illuminates the night in crowded tapas bars throughout Spain, the name Tapeña (tah-PAY-nyah) comes from a fusion of the Spanish word tapas (TAH-paz), flavorful foods to share and peña (PAY-nyah), slang for a group of close friends. Tapeña wines are crafted with de…
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to start focusing on those key transition pieces to take your winter wardrobe out of the frost and into the (sometimes) balmy temperatures. Colored denim is a hot trend this season, and a great way to bring some zest to your wardrobe without sacrificing the functionality…
Sassybax Shapewear Debuts The Cigarette Pant Look smokin’ hot this Spring in the latest creation from leading shapewear brand Sassybax: The Cigarette Pant. One part pant, one part legging, all parts shapewear, this genius fusion has the classic look of a svelte Cigarette silhouette, the comfy feel of a legging, and the slimming function of…
With yet another snowstorm scheduled to incapacitate the East Coast this week, my Ugg boots and I are becoming good friends. I was on the official Ugg website sussing out some new styles when I came across these beauties: The Classic Women’s Ugg Shortie in the super sequin style! Available in Black, Silver and Gold,…
My daughter is a big fan of TOMS Shoes and she recently turned me on to this wonderful footwear. Comfortable, practical and stylish, TOMS Shoes come in a variety of styles and colors, but what really makes them special is TOMS One for One Movement. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every…
If you are like me you overdid it at the Thanksgiving table, and probably overdid it with the leftovers, and then maybe, like me, overdid it with the group candy dish at work today. All this has left me with a wardrobe challenge; everything in my closet is snug and makes me look fat. Thank…
Sadly, winter is on its way. The chilly days of fall have once again brought out the UGGs for everyone-men, women and children alike. These cozy, Australian sheepskin lined boots surely make winter more ‘doable’, but there are several do’s and don’ts to be aware of when sporting this stylish boot. “Although UGGs are super…
Who says lingerie is just for the bedroom? Just ask Madonna, the doyenne of Lingerie-as-Daywear. Whether you are looking for something for day, a night on the town, or the boudoir, BRULEE has something for every occasion this Fall/Winter. Slip into the Vamp Collection Slip for day, paired with textured tights, a slouchy button front cardigan,…
The Korkease Kayla boots are made of supple, genuine leather and have a chic, motorcycle-inspired edge. COMFORT: They have a comfortable 2″ heel so they are ideal for all day wear. They have a padded insole with a small instep. My feet are on the wider side and these do not squish my toes at…
Downsizing is in—and that means your closet, too! It’s time for a fashion diet, and it’s a trend that’s taking off. Even fashion guru Tim Gunn believes in getting back to basics. Gunn tells us that all you need to be fashionable is ten essentials that can take you anywhere: a blazer, classic white shirt,…
We all know Gap is a go-to for wardrobe basics. Now they’re debuting a premium pants line. Great timing– pants are everywhere for Fall! Our customers know that they can trust us to deliver perfect-fit jeans,” says Gap’s EVP of Design, Patrick Robinson. “But we recognize that our customers need options for all the occasions in…
Fashion is always in the details– never more so than this fall when the emphasis is on classic, streamlined style. And one of the biggest details right now is the zipper. It was inevitable considering the hugeness of the 80s fashion revival, but zippers are everywhere. Functional zippers are being emphasized with contrasting hardware or…
CHINA GLAZE GOES RETRO GLAM FOR FALL 2010 COLLECTION Sultry Fall Colors Entice The Fashionable Palette For Fall 2010, the China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection captures the vivid and saturated hues of the 1940’s with this seductively complex palette. These classic shades of the season recreate the timeless tableau of movie land mystique, perfect red…
I recently discovered garlic scapes at my local farmer’s market, and I’ve started cooking with them on a regular basis. Garlic scapes are those long green things that grow from garlic heads when they get overripe. They taste like a cross between garlic and scallions and are wonderful sauteed over steak or mixed into soup to enhance the…