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Sassier than a check, more refined than a plaid. Houndstooth is one of my favorite patterns, and (partly due to all the menswear-inspired fashions) it’s showing up everywhere for Fall. Alexander McQueen’s been all over this trend, and nothing’s gotten more attention than his tote: I appreciate that he’s trying to break up the…
With the unemployment rates hovering at 10%, chances are a lot of you are looking for work. If you’ve been missing out on a paycheck for months, cutting corners where there are none left, and have nothing left to spend on an interview outfit, don’t fret. Ryan Kohnen gives 5 tips on how to dress…
Not, not men’s fashion! We’re talking about men-inspired pieces made for women. This no-frills approach to business chic is perfect for the office. Look for cute oxfords, tailored blazers and structured handbags in luxe materials. The menswear trend includes tailored suits, oversized double breasted jackets and blazers. The Boyfriend Jacket and Boyfriend Jeans are definitely…
Black and white has always been high fashion. Its CLASSIC! You can pick up choice pieces for your wardrobe and wear them over and over again. The beauty of black and white fashion is that it can be clean and professional but also edgy and cool. Pick up that black and white pencil skirt that…
In a moment of weakness, I fell into temptation… and bought the Jeffrey Campbell BURBS CHAIN. I don’t know what I was thinking of other than, omg I have to have those shoes… Maybe not my most frugal purchase, but I have to say it was one of my favorites! After receiving these in the…
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…
I bought this adorable Cotton printed tunic from Banana Republic on sale for only $19.99! It’s still on sale, but for $34.99. (Originally $49.00) It also comes in a light pink print, which is pretty cute too. I got the petite size small and it fits perfect. I love it because you can wear the…
Women frequently ask me for help determining their body shape, and so I wanted to share the advice that I gave to one very sweet woman I helped recently… She asked: Hi there, I am 36 (5?4) and I have always been considered to have a cute curvy small frame…but at 35 I gained 10…
Did you know that actress Isla Fisher was well equipped with Sassybax Shapewear throughout the filming of the movie? That, along with a rigorous personal trainer routine, is what helped her look so svelte in all of those outfits designed by Hollywood costumer Patricia Field — even though it was just months after she gave…
We asked Saks Fifth Avenue’s Fashion Director Michael Fink what he thought the best trends for Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 would be, and he said… “One of my favorite looks for women is a romantic blouse with ruffles, bows or lace worn under a slightly revealing suit jacket. Then you can easily ditch the…
Lawrence Zarian aka “The Fashion Guy” is the new host of TV Guide Networks hit original series THE FASHION TEAM along with Host Daphne Brogdon. The one-hour weekly series gives viewers an inside look at the world of fashion and what the stars are wearing from Red Carpet couture to on-set styles seen in Hollywood….
One of our Fashionable readers tipped us off to this uber fabulous sale! She said: I just recently found your blog and LOVE it! I recently saw a piece in Lucky magazine about fall trends and one being a look with a great tie neck blouse, pencil skirt and snug sweater. I found an outfit…
1. Rhinestone Tank (Newport News) $29.00 2. Green Zig Zag Jacket (Forever21) $15.50 3. Pencil Skirt (Newport News) $17.99 4. Indigo by Clarks Wembley Bootie (Shoebuy.com) $99.95 5. Ruffled Clutch (Accessory Bug) $34.99 6. David Yurman Inspired Cuff Bracelet (Dazzle Dames) $30.00 Thanks to my friend Kirsten at BarkingDogShoes.com for finding this super comfy bootie!…
1. Zebra Jacket (Charlotte Russe) $26.99 2. Pencil Skirt (Newport News) $17.99 3. Lace-Trim Tank (Newport News) $9.00 4. Tangle Bangle (Twisted Silver) $40.00 5. Purple Croc Satchel (Accessory Bug) $55.00 6. Purple Tights (Newport News) $5.00 7. Indigo by Clarks Wembley Bootie (Shoebuy.com) $99.95 Thanks to my friend Kirsten at BarkingDogShoes.com for finding this…
Last week I went a little crazy shopping on NewportNews.com again… They had so many awesome things in in the clearance section and I found lots of purple! And you know I adore purple… So here’s what I bought… all laid out on my futon… 1. Must-Have Stretch Denim Pencil Skirt This skirt is AWESOME!…
STYLE EXPERT & TV PERSONALITY DAISY LEWELLYN TEAMS WITH LEASETRADER.COM TO MAKE YOUR CAR THE ULTIMATE “IT” ACCESSORY!! Daisy Lewellyn Matches Popular Styles with the Right LeaseTrader.com Vehicle for your Look MIAMI – (July 9, 2008) – LeaseTrader.com paired up with style expert and television personality, Daisy Lewellyn – The Queen of Effortless Chic –to…