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Celebrity Inspiration: Lauren Conrad
July 5, 2009Lauren Conrad is one of those people who can pull off almost anything. Whether dressing up for a night on the red carpet or sporting the boyfriend look with a button down shirt and jeans, she looks fabulous.
LC recently left “The Hills” in order to embark on a new adventure which started with writing her very first novel titled “L.A. Candy.” I just finished reading this book and loved it. If your looking for a fun summer read, I would definitely recommend “L.A. Candy.”
Top Five: Summer Accessories
June 30, 2009
Summer 2009 is all about making a statement. Stand out of the crowd with these summer accessories.
1. Headbands – they are not just for little girls anymore. Simple headbands are nice but stand out with an embellished headband. Betsey Johnson makes fabulous ones but they are very hard to find. Also try Free People.
2. Statement Ring – change the look of any outfit with a beautifully oversized ring. Definitely not for the timid!
3. Painted Nails – finish off your look with nail polish. Choose black or a deep red for a modern look or a bright color to lighten both your outfit and your mood. My favorite color is Schiap (bright pink) by Nars.
4. Cuffs – the perfect accessory for summer tank tops and shorts. A definite summer must-have!
5. Watch – don’t let boring watches hold you and your style down. Betsey Johnson offers a very fun and fashionable collection of watches.
Inspiration: Confessions of a Shopaholic
June 22, 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray tomorrow. It is an adorable movie about a girl obsessed with shopping that needs to find a major reality check if she ever wants to get rid of debt. Isla Fisher’s character has an over-the-top style which makes watching this movie so much fun. Just a word of warning, this film may want you to go shopping at Henri Bendel immediately. Lets just hope you are better at controlling your spending than Isla’s character.
Also if you haven’t read any of Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a Shopaholic books, I would highly recommend it. They are a great summer read!
College Life: Design Your Dorm
June 22, 2009
I just found a great site that I wish I would have known about last year when I was staying in the dorms. This site is called Design Your Dorm and it allows you to create an online 3-D dorm room which gives you a great idea of what to bring to college and what you should leave at home. You can also have your roommate join which makes it very easy to collaborate especially if you don’t already know them. Best of all, it is free. When you register, you will select your university and residence hall from a list. You can then pick from several different types of dorm rooms. If you are going to be a student at Florida State University and will be staying in the suite style dorms (or hope to), make sure you choose the double with bathroom setup. I have stayed in both Wildwood and Gilchrist halls and it is the exact same setup. Another great thing about this site is that on the right side of the screen, it has a shopping list that helps you keep track of everything you have put into the room and how much it will cost. This site really helps take some of the hassle out of moving!
Spotlight On: VS Pink Collegiate Collection
June 19, 2009
Last summer, Victoria’s Secret Pink launched their collegiate collection. They started with off with only a few of the major universities where lots of students shopped at Victoria’s Secret. They have expanded their collection throughout the year and recently announce 24 schools that have been added to the list based on the number of votes received with the “Nominate Your School” program. VS Pink offers a fashionable alternative for school spirit. The collection includes t-shirts, sweatpants, hoodies, dresses, flip flops and even swimsuits. Best of all is that a portion of the proceeds from the products will benefit each university which can be used to justify all of your school spirit “needs.” Here is a list of the 24 schools recently added to the collegiate collection:
Binghamton University
Syracuse University
University of Connecticut
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia
Rutgers University
Oklahoma State University
Washington State
Georgia Tech
West Virginia University
Michigan State University
Navy
Stanford University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Missouri
University of Cincinnati
University of Louisville
Oregon State
University of Iowa
University of South Florida
New York University
University of Central Florida
Indiana University
Purdue University
The new collection will be available online starting June 22 and in stores starting June 30. If your school didn’t make the list, no worries. You can vote for your school through the “Nominate Your School” program and, to make it fair, all previous votes have been erased so that every school has a chance to start fresh and have a chance to be the next university added to the list!
Glam Tech: Fashion Applications for the iPhone
June 8, 2009
Who says you can’t mix and match fashion with technology?
The iPhone and iPod Touch both offer tons of different applications to download. Among them, I have found some great fashion applications. I will talk about my top three fashion applications so far.
1. Style.com – This application allows you to view exclusive runway photos and party pictures at the palm of your hand. Just open the application, click on fashion shows and scroll to find the designer you want to view. You will instantly have access to their entire runway collection with just the swipe of your finger. Amazing application for those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to attend fashion week in person. Best of all, it is FREE!
2. My Style Fashion Assistant - I just downloaded this application yesterday but I am already in love! I am a huge fan of free applications and occasionally a $0.99 application but when I stumbled upon My Style Fashion Assistant, I just could not resist. This application allows you to basically import your entire closet onto your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can either import these photos by using the camera on your iPhone or you can upload them from your photos. Once your photo is uploaded, you can then categorize into what type of clothing it is, what brand it is and into what you would wear this item for (going out, casual, working out, fancy, business). Now you can view the items in your closet individually or mix and match the items into an outfit that you can save and refer back to later. Amazing! This application also lets you keep track of what you wore on what day with a fashion calendar and keep track of the items you want with a “fitting room.” Seriously, amazing application! Well worth the $4.99.
*TIP* For the best results, make sure you try to take the picture on a solid white background or use Corel Paint Shop Pro to get rid of the background. Paint Shop Pro makes it easy to get rid of almost any background with their background eraser. I take the pictures on the ground with my digital camera since I have an iPod Touch. I then upload them onto my computer using Paint Shop Pro, re-size the image to a smaller size, crop the image to get rid of excess background that would distort the image and then erase the background. This program really makes it extremely easy to do all of this!
3. Shop Style- This program is great if you just want to do some online shopping. You can shop by brand and shop by what you are looking for or just check out there entire collection. You can also filter items by price and sale. If you love shopstyle.com then definitely check out this application. Definitely a great application for people who like to shop while on the road and best of all, it is FREE.
Know of any other great fashion applications? Let me know and I will definitely check them out!
Celebrity Inspiration: Paris Hilton
June 6, 2009
Paris Hilton premiered the second season of her show Paris Hilton’s My New BFF on MTV this past Tuesday. Why watch? One good reason (and quite possibly the only reason) is to see what dress Paris will be wearing. Paris Hilton has been known in the previous season to wear gorgeous, sometimes even outrageous, dresses to the elimination ceremony. Tune in to see what she will be wearing every Tuesday night on MTV. Photos courtesy of MTV.
Spotlight On: Ulta Beauty
June 2, 2009
I am not sure how many of you are familiar with Ulta Beauty. I had never heard of the store until it had opened in a nearby strip mall. Ulta Beauty has ALL of your beauty needs. They carry brands like Benefit, Smashbox, Urban Decay, Pur Minerals and many more. They even have their own line of makeup as well, Ulta and Ulta Professional. What I love about this store is that it offers a variety of brands and products which makes it nice when you need to buy from different brands or you just want to browse. Ulta Beauty is your one stop beauty shop. The other great thing about Ulta Beauty is they always have great deals on their products. Online they seem to always be having a special going on. Right now you can enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more. If you go in store TODAY ONLY and are a college student, you can enjoy 20% off your entire purchase just by showing them your student ID. Not bad. Ulta Beauty has many sales so if you have some products that you have been dying to try but don’t want to payfull price, you need to check out an Ulta Beauty store or Ulta Beauty online. They have tons of sales, discounts and deals. Also subscribe to their mailing list, you won’t regret it!
