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Spring is coming… and after that is summer. And you know you’re going to have to put away the jeans sooner or later and trade them in for shorts or capris. After having a baby, my body is not quite what it used to be! Not as bad as I expected it to look, but…
As a very busy mom who is always on the go, it’s hard to tote around my 6 month old and still get things done. When my daughter was only a few weeks old, I couldn’t get anything done. I was carrying her around all the time, because she refused to be happy anywhere else….
LET YOUR HAIR COLOR DO THE TALKING Clairol survey reveals how color influences personality perceptions January 2007, Stamford, CT – Would a blonde or a brunette appear more presidential? Would you sooner trust a brown- or blonde-haired surgeon? Would a redhead make a loyal employee? The Clairol haircolor team recently posed these and other questions…
We recently got an email question from a reader, that we thought you would enjoy. Eileen wrote: Hi–Can you help? I’m looking for something fun for the holiday season. Everything looks so dark and drab, and I’m tired of red… I love these party skirts from J. Crew, but the prices are way too high….
Since I work in NYC, I pass by the “tents” at Bryant Park almost every day where they are currently holding “Fashion Week” and it prompted me to write about how to interpret runway fashion. As you are probably aware, the fashion industry shows the next seasons trends way in advance. Right now, Spring 2008…
I just discovered an online boutique called www.misamu.com which sells designer labels such as Nanette Lepore, LaROK, Ya Ya, True Religion, Rachel Pally, Velvet and many more. Right now, you can get 15% off all non sale items by entering the coupon code ‘thehousewife’ at checkout. Have questions about this? Leave a comment!
Fellow fashion blogger “Closet Therapy” has some EXCELLENT tips for Spa Etiquette for both women AND men. Here is the article: The next time you book a spa appointment, invite your boyfriend or a boy-friend. According to Allure, 1 out of 3 spa visitors is male and the numbers are increasing rapidly. Of course, men…
Per request of one of the readers here, I have put together a “Makeup 101” post to help women who need some makeup application tips. Follow these easy guidelines to get the look you want in as little as 10 minutes. Day Wear You want the makeup you apply for during the day to be…
I’ve been tagged by Ageless in Los Angeles to do a popular meme called “Five Things You Don’t Know About Me”. This is going to be difficult! Some of you know me well and other don’t know me at all. 1.) My favorite color is purple. Since I was really young, I have always loved…
Since a lot of you have been asking questions and sending me emails, here’s a little update for those who are interested: Hanging out on the in-laws couch paid off! We finally found the perfect apartment and we move in on the 10th of this month. I can’t wait! The apartment is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful…
I think this is the perfect Christmas party outfit. It embodies several hot trends and it looks clean-cut, festive, and sexy. Start with a perfect fitting pair of black pants in a flared or boot cut style. Every woman should already have a nice pair of black pants, but if you don’t, a great place…
That’s a close-up of my handmade beaded necklace that I get so many questions about. I’m sorry it took me so long Amethyst (Marie)!!!! It was handmade by a little old lady who makes jewelry and then sells it on eBay. So yes, I bought it on eBay. It has gorgeous beads in different colors…
Now it’s your turn to try to copy this Celebrity Fashion outfit! Start with a rocker chick logo or screen tee like this one or this one. Even this one would work. (Those tees are from Delias and are all about $24) You just want a black shirt with some funky graphics on it. They…
I am often inspired by Lindsay Lohan’s outfits. This is not something I would usually wear, but I thought it was a cute casual outfit. I have a few shirts like this… It’s really easy to find logo tees. Juicy Couture, BCBG, Grail, etc. If you are looking for an inexpensive alternative though, try this…
Here is another installment of Celebrity Fashion. Today we have the always adorable, Jessica Simpson sporting the following pieces: Shirt: Plaid shirts are a celebrity trend that seems to be taking off to a slow start. I think it’s cute the way Jessica is wearing it though. She is wearing a cute green plaid shirt….
Buying Designer Shoes on eBay Author: Allison Thompson If you are considering making that ultimate purchase of a pair of designer shoes on eBay then here are some simple rules that you should follow to make sure that the item you get is what you want and the price you pay is right. 1. Advanced…