dress me up for the new year

coral is in

I love Neiman Marcus but unfortunately I can barely afford a scarf from there but it's a great place to get ideas . I recently received my email newsletter with subject "Plunge into Coral". Below is what I saw...I love the color coral

More affordable coral color items or mix & match colored items

cute little dress at 80s purple online

Not coral but great bracelet to compliment a coral dress

Purse from Urban Outfitters

Cute Pumps at Urban Outfitters

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sweater At Nordstroms

Estee Lauder Lip Gloss 

Chiffon Tunic from Forever 21

Christmas is right around the corner

Start your engines ladies and gents.. Christmas is right around the corner and I know you haven't finished or in my case started your gift shopping so I'm going to throw out some ideas.

Old Navy is a great place for those on any budget...

Fashion Necklace $10.00

Men's knitted Scarf $10

-Xmas fleece socks $2.00

-Men's graphic tees $5.00

-Tracks suits range from $8-10 a piece

Bed Bath and Beyond is also a good place to find interesting gifts and you can use your sunday ad coupon...

Earth Therapeutics® Pedicure Salon Kit $19.99

Jewelry Tree $19.99

More Men's gift ideas:

My husband has been wanting one of these since he saw my brother carrying his around so if he's a sports fanatic and enjoys a good drink then this is the perfect gift for him

$31.00 any sports memorabilia store

Other places to shop:

-Marshalls has great gifts for everyone on your list and they're affordable. (Riverpark shopping center has a great selection)

-Macy's has great deals just make sure to get the Sunday ad coupons

-Brookstone's has great gadgets for him and her (next to Guess? at Fresno Fashion Fair)

This one is for the Gossip Girl fanatic

I am a huge fan of Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl...I love her fashion sense, confidence, and ambition (not a big fan of her treachery though).. Besides being a little Manhattan rich kid, she's different from Serena because she actually strives for greatness and comes from a home with an actual working mother.

 One of my favorite quotes to Chuck Bass is "As long as I'm with you, I'm Hillary in the White House. And I want to be Hillary, Secretary of State. Except with better hair". 


She doesn't just want to marry rich, she wants to make it on her own and that says millions. Okay I know she's a character but when Monday comes around I can't wait to see what Blair Waldorf will be wearing next.....

I love Valentino Red (Oscar De La Renta mind you) and this dress is hot. The Best part is the pink shoes, handbag, and don't forget Harry Winston of course. 

Fashion ideas

Coat $79.00 Urban Outfitters

Dress-$310.00 Top Shop

Headband $16.00 Urban Outfitters

Handbag $298.00 Nordstroms-Michael Kors

Elbow length wool glove $48.00 Nordstroms

for the shoe lover

some shoes are fancy, some shoes are art, some shoes are beautiful, while others are not.........

Do you Etsy?

It's shocking how so many people have no clue what Etsy is and not shocked that my sister who resides in Mississippi did.
If you go on Craigslist to find used cr*p for cheap prices or go on EBAY to bargain your way into something new or semi used than I think you'll like Etsy.
If you enjoy craft fairs or shopping for jewelry at the Farmers Market than Etsy is for you.

Etsy is community of buyers, sellers of handmade products. They also sell vintage and supplies, You will find just about everything....jewelry, blankets, ribbon, clothes, dog collars. Below are a couple finds on Etsy:

Naughty or Nice Gift Hang Tags

  

$5.95 by Papereclectiquesdeux

Pink Pearl Triangle Earrings

$26.00 by sonyarasi

   

 Vintage inspired apron

           

   $28.75 by BOOJIBOO!

Women's Newsboy Crocheted Cap

  $26.00 by monarchdancer

Unique necklace w/ turquoise bird lariat 

$30.50 by tyrahandmadejewelry

*What it takes to be a woman and fabulous*

Being a woman isn't easy but we all do our best to look good and feel fantastic and empowered. It's not easy to keep up with changes in fashion and beauty when you're on a budget but it's not impossible.

 Some woman buy fabulous clothes for cheap prices, wear the latest perfume, and work out when possible. Everyone has their own way of being a woman and fabulous. Below are a few suggestions for the 2010 Holiday Season to continue the efforts we make to be fabulous in our everyday lives.

Holiday reads to EMPOWER the everyday Woman

Chanel: A Woman of her Own by Axel Madsen

Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence

BEAUTY for thought: feel, smell, and look fabulous

• Mani/pedi- personally I prefer saving my money and doing my nails myself so I try to keep it simple. I am currently in love with dark nail polish and apparently celebrities are too..I always look to CHANEL to see what new colors are out. Although I prefer not spend 25.00 a bottle on nail polish it's not hard to find a Chanel color knock off at Target or Sephora for a lot cheaper.

OPI for Sephora currently sporting color caffeine fix 

(not sold online but should be in-stores)

OPI for Sephora $9 

Butter LONDON nail color Union Jack Black 

(awesome if you don't mind wearing black even though it's not Halloween)

butter LONDON $14 

CHANEL nail color Black Velvet

(beautiful nail color)

   CHANEL $25

• Bath & Body- everyone needs to buy the perfect body wash but what if it's 3 in 1. Bath, Body wash and Shampoo. I recommend the new Philosophy product at Sephora or if you love the smell of freshly squeezed lemons then Bath & Body works is the place to. 

Philosophy- Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo and Shower Gel.

( perfumed gel that can be used for ll three, smells divine. If you don' take my word for it, ask for a sample at Sephora)

Amazing Grace 16oz $22, 24oz $30

Bath & Body Works- C.O. Bigelow's Lemon body cleanser
( I love the scent of lemon so this is a fave of mine)

C.O. Bigelow's Lemon body cleanser 10oz $12

Join reward clubs at all your favorite stores....especially Sephora. You will enjoy all the perks that  come with them.