Month: February 2014

Just Add These: Spring’s Best Accessory Trends 2014

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Tip 1: Go Vintage   Whether you’re inspired by the gems in the Downton Abbey collection or if you’re bedazzled by Modcloth’s first vintage-inspired jewelry collection, vintage jewelry is in –or at least vintage-inspired jewelry is in. If you’ve ever been to an antique store and seen ornate settings for gems or peals, sometimes in chunky arrangements, those are the kinds of things that are getting attention this Spring. If you’re attending an evening event or something more formal, pick settings that are more ornate and gem-incrusted. If you’re looking for some great baubles for the office or maybe for a road trip, go with vintage-inspired looks that are more colorful and chunkier. Tip 2: Go Smart Flat loafers –sometimes with tassels- are in. These aren’t your professor’s loafers, however: both of these loafers (featured on Modcloth) show the loafer style as unique and different. Other loafers from Overstock.com and other sites may take a more conservative approach with leather loafers, or leather loafers with fringe or tassels. These are in for Spring, too, but be careful not …

Valentine’s Day Outfits for Every Occasion

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Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. With all the special planning you have to do, you also have the stress of planning the perfect Valentine’s day outfit. Figuring out what to wear on V-day is often just as stressful as planning the day itself. I’m here to take a little bit of stress out of the day for you, by giving you the perfect outfits to wear for any date night scenario.  I’ve got the clothes covered, finding the restaurant and making reservations is all up to you! 1. If you’re coupled up this V-day you will undoubtedly be heading out for a nice night out on the town, and I’m sure you’ll want to look the part. The key to planning the perfect V-day date night look is to make sure you look sexy, but also make sure you’re comfortable. That means nothing too tight and shoes that won’t hurt. I suggest the following look for those reasons. 2.      If you’re flying solo this …

2 DIY Hairstyles Perfect for Valentine’s Day

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The following looks are from Sasha Coefield’s (creator of the popular beauty and fashion YouTube Channel AskSash88) new book where she shares her braiding secrets in DIY Braids: From Crowns to Fishtails, Easy, Step-by-Step Hair BraidingInstructions (Adams Media, December 2013). Coefield features a ton of great hairstyles that are really easy to achieve (I learned how to create my first fishtail braid from the book!).  Here are two of my favorite styles that would be great for Valentine’s Day! 1. Dutch Braided Spiral  Step 1: Divide the hair at the front of your head into three sections. Make sure to use medium-size sections when braiding since his hairstyle looks best with a bigger chunkier braid. Step 2: Start Dutch Braiding by taking the section of hair on the right and putting it under the middle section. Then take the section on the left and cross it underneath the section in the middle. As you continue braiding towards the back of your head, make sure to add new sections of hair to both your left and right strands. Step 3: After all hair has …