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On March 3rd A|X Armani Exchange officially unveiled the brands’ first ever A|X concept store, located on L.A.’s historic and fashionable Robertson Boulevard! This is definitely young Hollywood’s next favorite hangout!! Located in the formerly ultra-luxe Armani Casa home design store, the new A|X store has been made-under to resemble a low key Hollywood nightclub,…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 9 “So How Do You Write an Effective Personal Ad for a Geriatric Mute Swan?” Wanted: Well-aged gentleman seeks lonely hearted-lady with similar interests and tastes in life. You must love fresh flowers which I will present to you at regular intervals– especially in Spring when the lily…
Well, I can go ahead and slack off for the rest of 2010 because I have already had a fabulous experience. I recently attended the Discovery Communications 25th anniversary gala, where I saw many familiar faces from the Discovery networks. Everyone from the Pitmasters to the stars of Little People, Big World were wandering about- snacking…
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…
Here are a few Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales you’ll want to consider taking advantage of to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Start with TOMS Shoes. For every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. TOMSshoes.com for the perfect gift this…
I have to admit that I grew up in a rather proper home, with a proper mother who knew how to set the table just so, and how to use which spoon when and with what. However, as proper as my own mother was, my grandmother was even more so. My grand-mother, having been born…
Yes it’s true. I kind of hate winter, What? It’s not like I hate Christmas, or the snow (much) or the jolly laughter of little children playing in the snow, I just hate freezing. Actually, I hate the cold waging it’s yearly war on my sexy skin, by drying it out and thus causing flaking…
You know how people often have little, out-of-character tastes that surprise you? Well, here’s mine: I love fur. LOVE. It’s weird because I am irritatingly responsible (even when it comes to fashion!), and fur doesn’t exactly scream “responsibility.” But something about it makes me want to throw all those good girl instincts to the wind. …
Here is a little look into my personal shoe collection… Most of these are Fall 2009 styles, but some are from this summer or last season. I wear most of these pretty regularly and have reviewed several of them on the blog here like the Sofft ‘Fiorenza’ Chianti Patent Pumps, Naturalizers ‘Voluminous’ Leather Slingbacks, Naot…
Recently, I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful blogger event, hosted by TJX- the parent company of both TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I’ve always loved both stores, but the event gave me some really great behind the scenes info about how the stores are run, and what their executives are doing to make the…
I never would of thought I would be posting about knit pants and fashion in the same sentence, but look at me go! Apparently knit pants are making a comeback in a big way. Take a look at any Fall 2009 collection on your favorite website and you’ll probably find Ponte Knit pants or Knit…
Please welcome Anna Davies, our newest addition to The Fashionable Housewife. See below a little bit about Anna and her quest for the perfect pair of shoes… Hi, my name is Anna, and I am searching for the One. And by “the one” I mean, the pair. Of shoes. The pair of shoes that will…
Normally when you think of premium denim jeans, you think of pricey brands you find in Nordstrom that are upwards of $200 a pair. Ridiculous for jeans, right? You’re probably thinking, “Gimme Old Navy jeans for $30 and I’m good to go!” And while I love Old Navy as much as the next girl, their…
Shoes: Clarks Erda In Peanut Leather These cute shoes feature an adjustable t-strap with a 21/2 inch stacked heel for added style. The insole is fully cushioned and the leather straps are soft. No running or pinching, just all day comfort. These are a great choice for the office, casual, or going out. I really…
Ladies, there is no reason to sacrifice comfort for fashion ever again. Comfortable shoes used to mean ugly, orthopedic-looking shoes that your grandmother would happily wear. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. Top shoes brands that are known for their comfort like Aerosoles, Clarks and Naturalizers have recruited some fashion-forward designers to make sure…
What woman doesn’t want a comfortable bra? Seems like we’re always searching for a bra that will fit well, look great, and not dig into our sides. I have about 67 bras, so I’ve definitely weeded out the comfortable bras from the do-not-buy bras. One of absolute favorites brands when it comes to comfort undergarments…