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Finish Your Outfit with Headband

Wednesday February 16, 2011

If you haven't tried wearing a headband lately, you're missing out on one of the easiest ways to complete your outfit.

This Tasha headband (Buy Direct) comes with netting and gems in five different color ways. It's dressy enough to finish off a party dress, but would also look cute completing a cardigan and jeans. (Photo Credit: Nordstrom)

Welcome Spring with Red Shoes

Tuesday February 15, 2011

Fashion trends come and go, but one classic is the timeless allure of red shoes. Not only do they look spectacular with more red, they really wake up all your winter neutrals like navy and black.

This awesome pair from Nine West (Buy Direct) has a sexy peep toe and a budget-friendly price tag ($79.95). Wear these with a basic suit to the office or pair with cropped slim jeans for date night. (Photo Credit: Zappos.com)

Bring in the '70s with Floppy Hat

Saturday February 12, 2011

Are you ready for this season's influx of the '70s? Floppy hats are a quick way to add a little groove to your everyday jeans and t-shirts. Shop for floppy hats

Wear the floppy hat with wide-leg jeans, but limit your '70s pieces (no fringed bags or fur vests) or you'll look like you're playing boho dress-up. (Photo Credit: Pricegrabber.com)


Share Your Heart

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Want to give the gift of a heart this Valentine's Day? For less than $50, you can buy your sweetheart a sterling silver heart bracelet (Buy Direct).

The thing that is so appealing about this particular heart bracelet is that it has funky graffiti all over it with words like "Love," "Peace," and "Courage." Perfect for someone young (or young at heart.) (Photo Credit: Macys.com)


Lunch Bag for a Good Cause

Saturday February 5, 2011

Tote your lunch to work or school in this cute Gap lunch bag (Buy Direct) and $5 of every purchase will go to a good cause: to help improve school food and nutrition education in America.

If you are concerned about the junk in kids' school lunches, there's a great review of a book/DVD program about changing school system programs. (Photo Credit: Gap.com)


Carry Your Computer with Style

Thursday February 3, 2011

Not ready to drag around a boring black computer bag, but you've graduated past the college nylon bag?

Try this adorable zebra print rolling computer bag from Big Buddha (Buy Direct). This computer bag is clearance priced at $79.99 and has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a much more expensive bag like a retractable handle (it rolls, so that saves your back!) and lots of pockets. (Photo Credit: eBags.com)

Get the Look of Kim Kardashian's Ring

Monday January 31, 2011

Kim Kardashian sported a purple sparkler at the SAG awards to match her plum dress. Get the same effect from this Ariella Collection ring (Buy Direct) that has multiple crystal colors.

If you are trying darker hues like this purple for the first time, make sure your makeup and nail colors are dark enough to compliment. Note that Kim went with a gorgeous deep plum-black nail polish (like Essie's Luxedo -- that sets off the colors beautifully). (Photo Credit: Left, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Right: Nordstrom)

Open-Toe Flats for Spring, Under $20

Sunday January 30, 2011

What could be more spring-like than a perfect little pair of open-toe flats? These animal-friendly (faux suede) shoes from Old Navy (Buy Direct) come in a pretty pink for spring that is even embellished with a flower for even more feminine appeal.

Not sure how to carry off pink? Well, you really can't go wrong with it, especially if you mix it with earthy neutrals like gray, khaki or chocolate brown. Or take it more '80s and mix pink with black if you like an edgier, retro look. (Photo Credit: Old Navy)

Great Leather Bag, Under $80

Thursday January 27, 2011

If you've shopped for leather handbags lately, you know that cute ones often go for more than $200. So this Tignanello bag (Buy Direct), at just $77.99 on sale, looks even better because it's such a bargain.

The hobo-style leather bag has up-to-the-minute military details that elevates it beyond the typical leather handbag. And it comes in three color ways. Perfect! (Photo Credit: Macys.com)

Party Headband, Under $20

Tuesday January 25, 2011

If you need something to dress up your Valentine's Day look, try this fabric and jewel wrapped headband from Cara Accessories (Buy Direct). At just $18.90, it's currently 50% off its regular price and the perfect finishing touch.

Jewelled hair accessories are a great way to finish off party or dressy looks for all types of hair, from short styles to longer hair. Although some hair accessories won't overpower a look, the general rule is that the more elaborate the hair accessory, the less jewelry you should wear near your face (especially earrings.) (Photo Credit: Nordstrom.com)


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