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It’s true that Barbie has faced some post-feminist backlash, but I have a soft spot for her. I remember how my sister Grace and I found our mother’s old Barbie clothes– still pristine in their early 60s cases. We oohed over Jackie Kennedy-inspired sheaths and fur-trimmed opera capes, and Barbie made us feel that growing…
Before I tell you about the Dr. Scholl’s For Her Fast Flats, I am going to tell you a story. I went to NYC to visit one of my besties evah! We had so many fun plans… we were going to see a show, do some shopping, walk along the Hudson, have a fabulous dinner…
We are absolutely obsessed with Olivia Wilde’s pieced pony tail from one of her most recent premieres for Cowboys and Aliens. It’s so sassy and cool… and what’s that? Totally attainable for the everyday gal! Some tips on getting this look at home? After blow drying you hair stick straight with a round brush, you…
We love independent women. We love strong sassy women… and obvi we love fashionable women. Enter Naomi Machin, a Stella & Dot Stylist who is a lady after our own hearts. Things we have in common? A love of Real Housewives (the shows and our blog), shopping (hello kismet) and beauty bloggin’. ( She has…
Between Fantasy Jewelry Box and Mimi’s the Look for Less, I have definitely got my jewelry needs under control. I had the opportunity to try (and fall in love with) a pair of earrings straight from the New Arrivals over at Fantasy Jewelry Box. I chose the Samura’s Bohemian Style Earrings because #1 I thought…
So we here at The Fashionable Housewife like to have fun and in having fun, we obviously love to get our awesome readers involved… enter the “You Choose Meghan’s New Do” Poll and Giveaway. We have a volunteer, Miss Meghan, who will be getting a new and exciting haircut based on what you, the readers…
We here at The Fashionable Housewife are always looking for the best way to get the most natural and gorgeous looking makeup and tans… so obviously we were really excited at the opportunity to try the Luminess Air Beauty system. Just the thought of trying something like this out made me immediately feel glamorous. I…
Sexy eyes, bold brows and great makeup were fashionably fabulous at New York Fashion Week for Fall 2011. Celebrity makeup artists Sarah Lucero and Lindsey Forrest from the stila cosmetics pro artist team used Ardell® lashes and Andrea® to show off the Fall’s hottest looks with some great designers. stila cosmetics artists were backstage at the Lela Rose…
I recently got the chance to review the new CustomEyes Shadow & Liner palettes from Revlon. I didn’t expect to be particularly impressed with these new palettes but I was pleasantly surprised! Six gorgeous color collections to choose from and each color palette contains four eyeshadows and a coordinating eyeliner. The collection choices are gorgeous,…
La Pochette is making daily life a little easier and more glamorous as well! These little mini designer bags are perfectly designed to fit your iPhone, blackberry, or droid! Finally, someone is making something for the Droid! (I love my little Droid phone!!) This is definitely the new must-have luxury accessory for you fashionable gals…
Nothing can update an outfit as quickly as a well placed accessory, and these 5 are absolute must-haves for Spring! 1. Big Bangles Bangle bracelets seem to pop up several times throughout the seasons, and it’s easy to see why. Infinitely wearable and available in a variety of colors and designs, bangles are an easy…
We here at The Fashionable Housewife love us some Oscar stylings so imagine how excited we are to have advice on how to recreate some of the stunning, effortless looks from the night! With the help of Sedu Elite Styling Consultant and celebrity stylist Tommy Buckett, us normal gals can re-create some of the loveliest…
Sure, we’re all curious about which movies the Academy voted for this year, but what we really can’t wait for is a glimpse of what the stars will be wearing on the red carpet. To help bring Hollywood-glam to its nearly 4 million members, ideeli – the fastest-growing, members-only online shopping site in the United…
A Glamorous Gift for the Gals Searching for a holiday gift to suit the ladies on your list? Jemma Kidd has the perfect product to please them. The Catwalk I-Kit, a stunning makeup palette featuring JK eye essentials, is bound to beautify them at-home or on-the-go. It’s a makeup maven’s dream! The must-have kit contains…
Holiday Entertaining Essentials Starts Thu 11/11 at 11:00am EST Feast your eyes on these entertaining implements that will make your next holiday affair look like you hired a professional party planner. Start out with elegant and easy-care damask tablecloths and napkins by Trendex Home Design. Then take your pick of pretty napkins rings, shimmering ice…
So excited to visit Ideeli today for a couple of fabulous boutiques. Both Repetto and C&C California are known for their classic, glamorous style. Repetto— I haven’t worn these yet but have been considering purchasing a pair of the ballet flats for a while. With the Ideeli boutique happening today and fall fashions on the horizon, I just might take the…