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Peach Is The New Pink

Monday May 31, 2010

As far as blush goes, pink is a fun color the wear, but it also goes without saying that the most universally flattering color is peach. What if I told you that someone came up with a color that is an exact hybrid of peach and pink and one of the most lovely cheek colors I've come across this season? You can answer that question in a minute.

Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Pinch O' Pink ($3.99) is the most precious combination of shimmery baby pink in with an easy-to-wear walk on the peach side. Dust it on sparingly for a quick facial wake-me-up or layer it on with minimal color elsewhere for a cheeky modern take.

Budget Outfit of the Day: Gypsy Chic

Friday May 14, 2010

These harnessed peeptoe booties evoked images of gypsy wagons and dangly earrings, so I gave this simple outfit some chic gypsy details in a modern way.

  • 30s Vintage Boater, $17 - How Sweet It Was Vintage, Tucson
  • Vintage Lingerie Onesie, $2 - Thrift Store, Phoenix
  • Chandelier Earrings - Vintage, $2
  • Patterned skirt - Roommate Clothing Swap
  • Peeptoe Harness Boots - MustHaveShoes.com - Get $39 off with coupon code "QUARZO"!
Photo by Krysta Jabczenski

Deal of the Day: Ultra-Femme Floral Dress, $24.80

Wednesday May 5, 2010

As much as I try to avoid Forever21 in order to avoid looking like a carbon copy of all the other people who "try" to avoid it, their classic, vintage-inspired pieces are pretty irresistible. I can't stop thinking about this flutter-sleeved, liberty print magic and its teensy little price, so I may as well just give in now, like I did with that ice cream I had for dinner.

Deal of the Day: Assymetrical Sateen Skirt, 50% Off

Monday May 3, 2010

Take it from me, there is not a single piece of clothing you can have in your closet that will make you feel more like a vixen than a structured pencil skirt. Whether you tuck in your favorite sheer secretary blouse or top it with a sequined shell top, you've already got that alluring hip sway locked in place.

This little "vixenizer" from Newport News has the irresistible sophistication of an assymetrical bow embellishment, with strategically placed ruching that will get you addicted to being a heartbreaker.

If you make a purchase today, along with a few other goodies in Newport News' 70% Off Spring Sale, you'll get an additional 25% off your order of $75 or more with coupon code, 575.

Deal of the Day - Dance The Polka Dress, $27.50

Friday April 30, 2010

Lulu*s Fashion Lounge reads my mind when it comes to what a clothing boutique should be. This site always has an unmatched selection of trendsetting frocks, drool-worthy shoes and price points for all wallets.

Case in point, this sophisticated abstract print dress. You'll get plenty of use out of its neutral colors and flattering waistline. It would be so easy to dress up or down for work, play, or any day you're into being simultaneously sleek and chic.

Deal of the Day - Cowboy Ankle Boots from Must Have Shoes

Wednesday April 28, 2010

Cowboy boots are a beautiful thing. They lend a rugged, devil-may-care air to almost any frivolous frock. But finding the perfect pair of cowboy boots is like searching for perfectly worn-in denim jeans for your feet. It's an intensely personal task and one that it took me 15 years to complete.

Well, it turns out that my perfect cowboy boots are simple, modern, ankle height and have an alluring low-cut front. These boots are so versatile, and go so perfectly with my fringed leather hobo bag, that they even work with this sailor style mini dress. In fact, they seem to go with almost anything.

At a regular price of $135, these boots are a worthy investment. However, the kind folks at MustHaveShoes feel your need. From April 30th-May 7th, my readers get an exclusive 40% off these cowboy boots by Nicole with coupon code PASSIONATE.

You're welcome!

Hip Tip: Red Laser App for iPhone

Friday April 23, 2010

Bargain hunting, while not always fun, can definitely pay off in the long run. The Red Laser barcode scanning application for iPhone is one way to make bargain hunting, not only pretty fun, but also ridiculously simple. Just line up the bar code in the finder window and it quickly scans it and then pops up a screen with local and internet prices for the same product! Within a few seconds you'll know whether you're getting a deal or whether or not it's worth it to do some more legwork. While not every barcode is in the database yet, this app is so easy and fun to use, you'll want to try everything, just for the heck of it.

Deal of the Day: Free Mineral Makeup Starter Kit From E.L.F. Cosmetics

Tuesday April 20, 2010

Now that the sun is getting back on the job, it's possible you're current foundation is turning into the wrong color. Upgrade your face on the cheap with this ridiculous deal from E.L.F.

Everything you need to get started with mineral makeup is contained within the Mineral Makeup Starter Kit. Now through May 15, users will receive one FREE when they purchase $25 or more of E.L.F. products. Just use code FREEKIT.

Deal of the Day: Free Brow Lifting Pencil from Benefit Cosmetics

Thursday April 15, 2010

We all know that well-groomed brows are the most important way to stay fetching, but good pair of tweezers is hard to find. Get one at Benefit and they'll throw in a free brow pencil! Check out this deal.

Tweezerman: the ultimate brow shaping & lash curling tools. Get a FREE High Brow Brow Lifting Pencil, with any $50 purchase that includes any Tweezerman product. Enter HIGHBROW at checkout. Offer valid 4-13-10 to 4-19-10. Not valid with other offers.

Skirt Too Big? Wear It As a Dress!

Wednesday April 14, 2010
I, like you, tend to have a too large pile of clothing that needs mending / tailoring / alterations. Here's a quick tip for you! Got a knee-length or longer skirt that's too big? Try it on again, but shimmy it up to your chest and belt it for a cute bohemian strapless sundress. If the skirt is not quite secure, find some matching ribbon, measure to your shoulders, and handsew it on as straps! It's so easy! Keep this solution in mind when you go thrift shopping too. Check here for more solutions for clothes that are too big!

Photo by Kristin Cofer.

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