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Fun, Funky, Fabulous Flats!

February 11th // 1 Comment

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

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Trends and News – Geometric Prints

January 27th // Comment Here

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

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Fashion Tip – Step It Up

January 23rd // Comment Here

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 Nilpon from Neiman Marcus
Three-Piece Suit by Albert Nipon available at Neiman Marcus for $128 (was $320)
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Ann Klein 2 Piece Pantsuit
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).

Women's tall: Tall silk buckle-print blouse - Flame orange

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 georgette novelty top from Target
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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Golden Globe Trends – Shades of White

January 12th // Comment Here


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Here’s more great Golden Globes fashion! If you watched the spectacular award show last night, you may have noticed that the top choice for color was white or off-white. From white, embellished gowns like the ones Angelina Jolie and Beyonce wore, to the curve-flaunting, halter style Salma Hayek wore; white ruled the red carpet this year. Eva Mendes even combined the ultra-hot Mermaid sillhouette with the color of the night!

White can be a hard color to pull off, but by the look of all these beautiful actresses, white can be a very flattering color!!! And I really think that if you find the right style for your body type, it can really flatter your figure. Here are a couple of options of great white dresses to get you ready for your next party–all at affordable prices–after the jump.

Issac Mizrahi gown $62.99 at Target.com


Embellished jersey gown $188 at Nordstrom.com

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Motives Beauty – Tweezing

January 8th // 2 Comments

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
Lady Elegance lighted tweezers with magnifier available for $10
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Tweezerman slanted tweezers

Professional grade Tweezerman slanted tweezers for $20
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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

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