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Recently, I had the opportunity to try a few wonderful pieces from SWAK Designs. The company caters to plus-size women who want stylish, comfortable clothes. All too often I find adorable pieces in department stores that just don’t come in “normal,” much less plus-size options! I’ve been working on losing weight, so I tried the…
Stand out apart from the crowd on your vacation or during Spring Break this year in gorgeous and totally unique swimwear from Adjani Couture. About a month ago, I was contacted by Adjanys Marrero, a single mom, now a stay at home mom who used to work as the Director of Photography for Dillards. She…
Whether your hair is short or long, straight sleek styles will be a huge thing this Spring 2009. If you aren’t accustomed to using a Straightening Iron, you better get one fast! We recommend the HairArt Ceramic Straightening Iron and the Infiniti by Conair Ceramic Straightener. I personally use the Infiniti by Conair Ceramic Styler,…
(Click image to enlarge) I’ve learned that a basic tee can be spiced up by trowing on a vest and a cool scarf. Suddenly you go from looking like a frumpy high school student to a sophisticated chica! This basic tee (long sleeves) is from Forever 21. It’s not on there anymore for some reason……
October’s chill has diminished into a blustery November freeze and many of us have found hibernating in front of our televisions with a hot cup of cocoa more appealing than braving the elements for the sake of physical fitness. And to make matters worse, eating three times our normal daily intake over Thanksgiving is enough…
Allright, try not to be too shocked… I’ve never watched even a single episode of The Hills. I know, it’s so popular and everyone is talking about it, but it really just seems to juvenile for me! I’m not really into the whole boyfriend/girlfriend soap opera type drama. I like shows like Desperate Housewives, Brother…
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…
Posh Eclectic by thehousewife Put together a stylish weekend look with a ruffled skirt, black lace top, a Fair Isle cardigan, and some vintage style ankle boots. This look can also be achieved with a ruffled collar dress. Perfect for Fall and Winter. Here’s a few other pieces that will work…
Since I’ve been telling you all the things I brought in my suitcase, I thought I should tell you the things that made it into my suitcase that I put in smaller, travel size containers to save space. One thing I brought in a little container, that I am so glad I took with me…
For the first time, Rachel Zoe, Celebrity Stylist and Piperlime Guest Editor, picks her favorite handbags for fall from Piperlime. Calling all jetsetters. Celeb-stylist Rachel Zoe singled out this chic style as a great travel piece. “It’s big. Very functional. And I like the hardware.” Alexis Hudson “Aspen” ~ Mix and Match. This is a…
All you Fashionable Mommies want to stay in style too! We’ve got a bunch of products you’ll want to get your hands on, but here are our top 5 must-have baby products for the Fall season. Diaper Bags What: Ju Ju Be BeLight Diaper Bag This is the diaper bag I use everyday. I have…
I don’t know where Newport News has been all my life! I had heard of it before, but I never spent much time on their website or browsing through their catalog. About 3 weeks ago, I was looking at bras on Amazon.com and somehow find myself looking at dresses. (You know how that happens…) So…
It’s time to throw out your shorts and dingy t-shirt for a serious swimsuit cover-up upgrade this summer. You need something that is casual, but you need it versatile enough so it can also pass at dinner, if need be. Look for shirtdresses, tunics, sarongs and dresses that aren’t frumpy looking. You can be comfy…
African and tribal styled prints are a hot summer trend. Hard to find at affordable prices, but well worth the search! These fun prints are a great way to add a pop to your wardrobe, especially if you are wary of Florals. It adds a bit of earthy boho-type flair without being too “on safari”….
Summer is coming and although sunlight is a good source of vitamin D, we don’t want skin cancer either! Fashionable hats are a perfect solution. So many different shapes and sizes to choose from, but you’re sure to find something that will work for you. You don’t usually hear much about hats, but we’re here…
Having a hard time picking out a gift? Get a gift certificate at Shopbop.com! Or you could get a FREE $5.00 Gift Certificate from SwimsuitsForAll.com! and give it to your mom! Just enter code: 5gift at checkout. (Cannot be combined with any other offers.) Check out some of these cool items below that mom would…