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This year it’s all about a statement piece of jewelry that will update your outfit, or will make you stand out in a crowd. This trend has been covered by magazines, and worn by celebrities, and we have also talked about it before on our blog, but there is a designer his name is Erickson Beamon, who for years has been the go to top choice for costume jewelry for magazine and celebrities alike. Prices for his pieces can range up to thousands of dollars. But now he is the most recent jewelry designer doing a collection for Target. Check out his collection and treat yourself to one of these candy colored or rock and roll black and white pieces at amazing prices.

Erickson Beamon for Target multi-colored dangle earrings

Check out more great designs from Erickson Beamon at Target

This post comes via one of my loyal Fashion Cents readers who is seeking comfortable but fabulous shoes. Thanks, Deborah ;)! You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but I happen to love the look of fashionable flats just as much as I love heels, (I swear; it’s true!) especially when paired with cropped pants, rolled boyfriend jeans, or a great pair of skinny jeans. Here are some of my personal tips and picks that will have you looking totally fabulous and feeling comfortable all day!

1. Animal Print – Everyone needs a great animal print shoe. Opt for a snakeskin print–You’ll find yourself pairing it with everything, and it will be huge in 2009!

Dolce Vita “Sally” Snakeskin shoe – $96.90 at The Hip Chick

2. Texture, Texture, Texture – You can actually get away with a lot more when wearing flats, because they are so low-profile. Don’t be afraid to experiment with textures you’d otherwise never try.

Lace skimmer – $19.99 at Urban Outfitters

3. Color – Shoes are always a great way to add a pop of color to an outfit. Go crazy with your flats ;)

Red patent slingbacks – $24.99 at Target

Selena ruffled mary-janes – $13.99 at Target

4. Embellishment – Need I say more?!

Jewel-trimmed “Daphne” ballerina pumps – £65 at French Connection

Love,
Loren

This Spring, geometric prints were seen all over the runways. Designers like Dries Van Noten, Marni, and Philip Lim, all showed their interpretations of this trend. With black and white diamond patterns, colorful circle pattern skirts, and perfectly matching different patterns to create full looks, it all looked stunning on the runway. But how can you wear this look to work? Choose one piece that has a geometric pattern and pair it with a neutral color. Here are some options of work appropriate pieces at great prices.

Banana Republic skirt $69.00

Faux-Suede Geometric Print skirt $12 at Kohl’s

Alfani long-sleeved geometric print shirt $35.40 at Macy’s

Mossimo cap-sleeve georgette top $9.99 at Target

New year, new you! Give your work wardrobe a fresh start this year. Whether you are getting ready for a job interview or you just want to add some new pieces to your wardrobe, it is essential to start off on the right foot.

Start with the basic pieces, a new suit that fits you well and flatters your figure is a great start. Wearing printed blouses or bold colorful tops under your jacket will make it look fresh and on trend.

You can also wear the pieces separately. The blazer can be worn with dark wash denim trousers and a crisp button down for a casual but still work appropriate look.
The pants or pencil skirt from your suit can be worn with a delicate feminine blouse and a long cardigan for a soft lady like look.

Check out these great ideas to help you step it up at work after the jump!

Calvin Klein One-Button Pant Suit available at Macys for $129
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Save $15 off your order of $75 at Macys when you enter coupon code D59ML28GWF at checkout (expires 2/28/09).


Three-Piece Suit by Albert Nipon available at Neiman Marcus for $128 (was $320)
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Anne Klein 2-Piece Pantsuit available at Dillards for $128 (was $320)
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Ruffled Leopard-print blouse by International Concepts available at Macys for $31.50 (was $69)
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Remember, you can also save $15 off your order of $75 at Macys when you enter coupon code D59ML28GWF at checkout (expires 2/28/09).

Silk Buckle-print blouse available at Banana Republic for $40 (was $79)
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Save an additional 25% off sale items at Banana Republic by entering coupon code TAKE25 at checkout (expires 1/25/09).

Mossimo Black Georgette Novelty Top available at Target for $22
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Caslon long button front cardigan available at Nordstrom for $29
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Doing any job is much easier when you have the necessary tools. This same tips applies to plucking your eyebrows or even detailing that mustache, guys! By purchasing a quality set of tweezers, it makes the job much easier and the results much better. As far as tweezers go, I would recommend the Tweezerman tweezers. They are durable and extremely comfortable in the hand. Not to mention, “the beauty tool of choice” by makeup artists, celebrities and models throughout the world.

You’re probably thinking they sound expensive…luckily, Target carries both pairs priced at $20 for the Tweezerman slanted tweezers and $10 respectively for a pair of lighted tweezers with magnifier — to help you shed a little light on the subject.

Lady Elegance lighted tweezers with magnifier available for $10
[Image via Target]

Professional grade Tweezerman slanted tweezers for $20
[Image via Target]

Learn how to tweeze your eyebrows the right way after the jump.

With tweezers in-hand, here’s a great way to help frame your face…the right way!

First, you need two pairs (a pointed tip for drawing and a slanted tip for cleaning). First, make sure you pluck your eyebrows or other areas during the daytime. Trying to get that exact hair takes patience and time. To make things a bit easier, I also suggest using a smaller mirror — next to a window, so that you get the most light possible.

Secondly, grab the slant tweezers and start from the inner eye (do not pluck these though, because they are the beginning of your eyebrow) and run along the bottom of the brow. To best determine the shape of your eyebrow, follow the shape of your cheekbone.

Once you have finished the bottom, follow the same line you started with and continue upwards, making a natural curve. This is where you should switch to the pointed tip tweezers. Remember to pluck one hair at a time too.

As you pluck, remember this takes. Moving towards the outer part of the eye, grab the note that you should never tweeze the top of your brows.

If this is your first time tweezing, use a pencil to to shade in the missing or overplucked areas.

Have you got a tweezing tip that you’d like to share? Feel free to leave one in the comments section!

Much love,
Loren

Happy New Year! I’m sure you’ve all been very busy strategizing your game plans for those New Year’s Resolutions (as have I). Whether it’s excercising more, spending more time with your family,or trying to live more fashion “centsibly”; now is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and make it happen! One way to bring balance to your life is to ensure your surroundings are in order. The act of organizing to achieve balance dates back to ancient times. Take the Chinese practice of Feng Shui for example. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive “Qi” (energy flow). Modern interpretations of the ancient practice, claim that feng shui is the practice of arranging objects (such as furniture) to help people achieve their goals. I think the Chinese are definetely onto something with Feng Shui. For me, organization is very important as well. If my environment is in order, everything else will fall into place. For someone who lives and breathes fashion, having an organized, harmonious closet is a must! Check out some of my closet organization tips here.

Closet organization should ultimately solve that neverending problem of “lost” items in your closet, and it will also help you preserve the clothing you spend your hard-earned dollars on.

Clothing

* Begin by separating your items into seasons. Next, separate your season piles into items (i.e. pants, skirts, tops, accessories). Finally, separate your item piles into colors.

* I like to hang what’s in season in the closet for easy access. Anything out-of-season should be boxed away in storage. I shop at stores like Target for easy-stacking canvas storage boxes with windows and garment bags for hanging storage. Note: Always make sure your garments are clean before storing them away! You wouldn’t want those pesky moths going to town on your precious clothing.

Rubbermaid Configurations Low-Profile Box $13.49
Whitney Design Dress protector $11.99

*Hangers are also an important element for the preservation of clothing. Use shaped, wooden hangers for your jackets and coats to maintain the shape of their shoulder lines. Use heavy plastic hangers for your shirts and suit hangers for your pants and skirts. Use soft, padded hangers for your delicate silk blouses and dresses.

* Jersey knit dresses, long, delicate dresses, vintage pieces, and anything with heavy beadwork should be folded and boxed to retain their shape and to protect them from dust. Recycle your leftover christmas boxes or boxes from stores and label them on the outer corner of the box. Stack them on your closet shelf, or in mildew-resistant storage boxes if they’re out of season.

* Always fold and stack your sweaters in wire baskets on your closet shelf. Tissue weight knits that are easily damaged should be stored in individual sweater bags.

* An easy way to organize your hosiery and intimates is to purchase some inexpensive drawer dividers. Sheer hosiery can be protected by grouping into freezer-sized Ziploc bags. Bras, and silky delicates should be stored in a seperate lined drawer.

Accessories

*Organize your shoes one of two ways (depending on the amount of closet space you have available.) If you’d like to keep the floor clear, store your heavy rotation shoes in a canvas shoe file. All other shoes can be stored in clear plastic stacking boxes for easy viewing. Tall boots should be grouped together with plastic boot-shaping inserts to help retain their shape. Otherwise, invest in a quality, cedar shoe rack to display your prized collection.

*Handbags should be stored in their original dust bags or in a clear handbag file for protection.Whitmor handbag file $8.49 at Target.com

*Scarves, shawls, soft cold-weather hats, and gloves should have their own plastic storage box as well.

I prefer storing things this way because everything stays stain-free, dust-free, scratch-free and within easy reach–no worries! I’d love to hear your organization tips too!

Love,
Loren

Did you forget someone on your list this holiday season? Don’t fret! Starting at midnight, many of your favorite stores are offering free shipping on your order. Shop at Apple Store (USA), Circuit City, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart and many others on Thursday, December 18, 2008 to take advantage of this great offer! You’ll also be guaranteed shipping in time for Christmas delivery! Remember, free shipping day is only good December 18, 2008 until midnight! See the complete list after the jump!

7 For All Mankind
American Eagle Outfitters
Apple Store (Canada)
Apple Store (USA)
Baby Phat
Bare Necessities
Bloomingdales
Charlotte Russe
Circuit City
CoffeeForLess.com
Coldwater Creek
Dell Home
Dick’s Sporting Goods
EB Games
GameStop
JC Penney
Jos. A Bank
Kohls
Kmart
Macys
NBA Store
New Balance
NFL Shop
Nordstrom
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Overstock.com
PlanetShoes.com
Sears
Sports Authority
Steve Madden
Sur la Table
Target
Toys R Us
Urban Outfitters
Wal-mart
West Elm
Zappos.com

Love,
Loren