Hey lovelies! I hope you all are doing well tonight. Finally back on my regular schedule, tonight I'm going to talk about something I read a little while ago and have been seeing in every store as well as online. I read an article a few weeks ago talking about the color for our generation: Green. They said our generation gravitates towards green and chooses it more than any other generation. Also, green is one of the colors for this season. I believe it's perfect timing, but I understand the skepticism of the color green. I know that personally, with my skin tone, the wrong shade of green makes me look like I'm 2 seconds away from death. which is why tonight I will bring various shades of green to make everyone around you green with envy, mwa ha ha!
If anyone has been keeping up with New York fashion week, then everyone has seen that green has been popping up everywhere. Just for a few examples:
Good evening lovelies! I hope you all had an amazing day with your loved ones! Don't worry though if you forgot until the last minute, there are still plenty of gift ideas for both the men and women you have in your lives. That's the wonderful thing about shopping online; the stores never close. Below, I have your 24/7 ticket out of the doghouse. Also, when they ask why it didn't arrive on Valentine's Day, simply state that you didn't want to settle for just anything for them, and you didn't find the right thing until it was much later than when you usually give something. It's not a lie, you DON'T want to settle, which is what I'm here to help you make sure you don't do.
For Ladies The thing is, chocolates and flowers are nice. Don't get me wrong, they are, but they're a fail-safe. A few roses and a box of chocolates, you can't loose. It's the safest bet. Unless of course you do something amazing, like what my friend told me about. He was going to send the girl he loves 11 real roses and 1 fake one and write "I will love you until the last rose fades". THAT my friends, is amazing, thoughtful, and utterly romantic. THAT is how you do roses!
Below are some not-so-safe bets, but sure to earn you points because you're paying attention to her personal style.
flyjane.net
$10 off $50 or more, also easy to do when ordering for the women in your life.
Overstock.com
$1 shipping!!!
charlotterusse.com
Spend $25 and get a $5 gift card! + Lingerie sets starting at only $14!!!!
This dress is sexy but demure at the same time. It doesn't show too much cleavage, and short but long at the same time. Also, the color works with almost every skin tone. Throw tights on underneath, leave it bare, either way, it's a beautiful dress, and will be even more beautiful on the girl you love.
These heels are a wonderful wonderful gift because they're basic black, but they're sexy. Some might find them too high, i feel these are excellent for special occasions. I find any reason to wear sky-high heels. Warning to ladies though, wearing these on a date? Make sure you're comfortable in these!!! No man wants to carry his date home and hear about how much pain your feet are in, because lets face it, we wouldn't want to either. Break these in until you're comfortable enough to wear them for a decent period of time.
Ok, odd gift, right? That's why they're on here. They're adorable, reasonable, and go with everything. I've never seen a man give sunglasses as a gift. They're not really thought of as a gift, but they're a practical one. They protect our eyes from the sun and make us look cute. Yaaaaaay!
Don't we as women buy new things for our Valentine's Day dates anyways? How perfect would it be to receive a beautiful, retro-esque purse from your lover that can fit your necessities in? No need to fret, you have the perfect bag that will pop against any outfit. [And good idea men *wink*]
For Men We can't send men tool kits with a bow on it ladies. Ok, we could, but it'd be really cool to do something a little bit more personalized as well.
Jackthreads.com
Free shipping on orders $50 or more. Very easy to do when shopping your loved man, and you still have time to get them something wonderful!
I see a trend going on nowadays. Girls that are my age or older wearing shirts that say "My boyfriend is out of town" or "I'll be your valentine". Ladies, please stop. You look young, trashy, and like you're desperate. You're not trashy or desperate, but that's how you look when you wear crap like that. We're not 13 anymore, throw those shirts away! Don't worry though, if you're still feeling like you want to show off your Valentine's Day spirit, look no further than below to do it, age-appropriately.
Good evening lovelies! I hope you all are having an amazing week so far! Tonight is going to be a 2-parter. I am going to be showing you a fun and funky outfit tonight and why this works for specific body types. The other part will be awesome deals I've found on the web.
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Free shipping on orders $50 and over + Possibility of getting up to 40% off: Will be revealed at checkout.
Outfit for Today: Inverted Triangle Style
Most people say I have a strange and unusual style. I'm not afraid to pair things together that others might otherwise wear with simple, basic colors. There's nothing wrong with that way of dressing, but I prefer to take risks. Sometimes, my risks bomb, horribly. Sometimes, on a day like today, I feel they pay off tremendously.
Today I wore plaid-printed Oxford flats. This type of shoe does wonders for the calves and leg. My body type is: Inverted Triangle. Everything is on top. I have nice legs, small hips, waist, and no butt. I need to create the illusion that I have curves on the bottom while downplaying my large chest and broad shoulders on top. This is done by wearing a black long-sleeved shirt.
To create the illusion of curves on the bottom, i wear a lighter-colored ruffled mini skirt, use a light-colored belt to accentuate my waist and nip in a light blue sleeveless vest. This gives even more volume at my waist. Now, instead of being an Inverted Triangle, I have created the illusion that I am an Hourglass, or a proportionate figure.
The goal of dressing is to appear proportionate, unless you're Lady Gaga, then you do whatever you damn well please and still look fabulous every day. Lucky Gaga.
Awful Spelling Mishap: What is this world coming to?!?!
Good evening lovelies! Tonight, I want to talk to you about something that is becoming a growing problem in this country and unfortunately doesn't look like it will be dying down any time soon: bed bugs. Those nasty little guys are everywhere, and unfortunately popping up in stores now, mostly thrift! This has been a major bummer for myself lately because instead of being able to be excited about going into a thrift store and find a cool decoration or funky purse, I now have to worry.
Everyone should be very cautious about the possibility of bringing home unwanted companions since now they're on both coasts, but that doesn't mean you have to stop going to them completely. Anything you buy from a second-hand or thrift store, you must and i mean, YOU MUST inspect thoroughly with a magnifying glass. The reason why is because bedbugs aren't visible to the naked eye and they can survive without feeding or getting out of the item for up to 6 months.
It is very important to clean every single thing that you purchase from a store. If it's clothing, throw it into the washer immediately. DO NOT bring it into the house. If they're shoes, take a magnifying class and go over every inch. If it's an accessory, same thing. Anything you purchase you must turn inside out and have it cleaned thoroughly.
So long as you practice safe shopping, you won't have to practice finding a new house!
Good evening lovelies! I hope your week has gone wonderfully. Due to my extreme work schedule this past week, I was unable to post Wednesday.
Tonight, I am bringing you a bit of light reading. I have been on a serious reading binge lately. I read whenever I can. The past few purchases have been fashion-related reading and I have not regretted a single one. My favorite recent purchases have made me laugh more than most realize fashion books can do.
This is a wonderful style guide. I feel like I know a lot when it comes to building a wardrobe and translating outfits and pieces when it comes to packing for a trip or from occasion to occasion, but I'm not even halfway through this book and I've already learned so much. I recommend this for anyone, especially someone who feels like they're not sure how to tie a wardrobe together fully and what they might or might not need.
This book is HILARIOUS. It's also very educational because it has 100 mistakes that women make. Every mistake has a hilarious story behind it. Clinton doesn't fail to deliver. This book was worth every penny and more! My next purchase will be his "Freakin' Fabulous" book. For anyone who's watched "What Not To Wear", Clinton is hysterical and smart and stylish. I will take advice from him any day of the week!
Good evening lovelies! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve filled with good times and lots of laughter to remember for years to come. The other night I started watching the 3-part mini series entitled "Tin Man" from the SciFi channel, and I have fallen in love. Zooey Deschanel plays "DG" [Traditionally "Dorothy"] In it, she wears a sweet, simple, yet awesome traveling outfit. Much more practical than the one worn in the original movie by the original Dorothy.
Yes, this is $20 more than what I normally put into my blog. Trust me when I say, I searched the internet high and low for a more affordable jacket, but nothing went with this outfit like the Buffalo jacket. It was the closest to the one that Zooey wears.
I still decided to do this outfit because I feel like this outfit is the exact one that she wears in the mini-series, and I feel like this outfit looks great on anyone of any shape or size or coloring. This is one of those across-the board simple outfits. I'd rather bring you the exact replica than something less than what it should be.
