Currently Obsessed - Prada F/W 2013

I recently saw the video promotion for Prada's F/W 2013 collection and I was super happy and then super sad because I knew there's no way in hell I could ever afford any of the pieces. Nonetheless, it's still exciting to drool over the vintage inspired line. I just adore the feminine style of the coats with a defined waist and a flared bottom, the bold lip, cute belts, and fur cuffs (only if it's not real fur)! The only thing I'm not obsessed over is the wet hair look. I never got that appeal, what's so great about looking like you were running late and didn't have enough time to blow dry your hair??

 

 

 

 

 

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Currently Obsessed

I was wasting time on Pinterest the other night and came across Elle Magazine's pins for Elie Saab's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013 and I'm OBSESSED!! The sparkles, the glam, and vintage style gets me, gets me to my core. Ahhh, if only I had the money and was a princess, I would were these gowns every single fucking day! You hear me? Every day! 

Let's just marvel at the beauty below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 You can view the rest of the collection here

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Winter Brights

If you've been to Target recently, you've see racks full of amazing winter and fall clothing deeply discounted. I could hardly contain myself and I bought a few pieces that I'd been eyeing for weeks. As you can see, I'm obsessed over these colorful and bright pieces. The outfit is a fun way to stand out from the throng of winter's grays, navys, and blacks.

everything in this outfit - Target ;)

Chic, Cute, Cheap - Winter Edition

Last night, after donning a onesie (yes, don't judge, it's so warm and comfy), a hoodie, and sleeping under 4 blankets, I realized that it IS winter. With last night in mind, it's time for another round of cute, chic, cheap - winter edition. Every piece is $25 and under and is unbelievably cute and chic. I incorporated 2013's IT color, the beautiful winter whites, and a few trendy pieces. 

 Winter Whites

Mid-length Skirts
Pumps

 Emerald Obsession

Cocktail Dresses
Boots

Trends & Sales

Raincoats & Trenchcoats
Sunglasses

Which piece is your favorite?

January Wish List

New month, new year, same wishes. This month, I'm craving cute retro shoes, bold statement jewelry, and other fabulous pieces. I've been reading about the infamous chambray top and I would love to see what all the hubba bubba is about. Why is there a purple pillow? Well, I'm slowly redecorating my living room and the color scheme is gold, silver, wood, and purple, hence, the need for more cowbell purple ;) Although I'm not an animal print lover, I can do without, I do like little touches of the wild print so maybe a ballet flat would be the purrrfect amount (sorry but not sorry about that pun).

Day Dresses
Flats

What's on your January wish list?

How To Winterize Your Hair

The holidays may be over but winter is here to stay. As much as I enjoy the snow, my hair doesn't enjoy the harsh wind and dry air. The ice cold air zaps moisture from our strands, creates annoying fly aways, and embarrassing frizziness. Winter's other culprit is the artificial heat we crank up to protect us from the cold. All the humidifiers and heaters add to our lackluster and damage prone mane.

Here are some great tips that will bring back your shine, tame frizziness and fly aways, and bring back moisture to your stands.

Listen to your momma, don't go out with wet hair. I'm not saying this to prevent a cold but heading outside with damp hair can lead to breakage. Wet hair will freeze outside which leads to wimpy damage prone mane. You could either take a shower at night or wake up a little bit earlier and blow dry. Just make sure to protect your hair before you blow dry.

Heat Protection, if you blow dry or straighten your hair regularly, think about investing in ceramic and ionic tools. These tools heat hair more evenly and quicker so you won't need to expose your stands to more heat. Ionic tools helps prevent future damage by neutralizing the electric charge of already damaged hair (fancy science, huh?).

Deep Condition, Deep condition (with a mask) your hair once a week to help tame fly aways and lock in moisture. Also swap out your regular shampoo and conditioner for moisture rich products.

Trim it up, getting your hair regularly trimmed prevents ugly split ends which are more obvious in winter.

Go Light, ease up on the products you use whether it's hairspray or mousse. Dry cool air makes it harder for hair to be managed and if you overdo the products, you might look like a wet head all day.With that being said, stay protected with a travel sized bottle of smoothing cream to help tame random fly aways.

Let it shine, I've noticed my hair color and shine dulls quickly in the winter. To bring back the shine and rich color, use products meant for colored hair.

Not just an accessory, have you thought of using silk? Silk scarfs and pillow cases can help combat static and breakage. Replace your cotton pillow case with a silk once and before you put on your hat, cover your hair with a silk scarf. The scarf will act as an armor to your hat's material and dry air.

What tricks do you use to protect your hair?

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Sweater Of The Moment

Thank you for being patient with me! After spending a week out of town to see family, working on the weekend, and dealing with a nasty blocked tear duct, I can blog again!!!

Get ready for some amazing posts coming up. I'll be blogging about creative and fun gift guides, what to wear for holiday parties, great sales from your favorite retailers, and so much more!

Because I work for J.Crew, I get to see the gorgeous pieces and there's one sweater that has recently caught my eye. I love this sweater for the sequins which is fabulous for the holiday season. Isn't it gorgeous? The sweater comes in three colors combos: poppy and navy, graphite and navy, and pink and navy. J.Crew's Scattered Sequin Sweater was originally $118.00 and is now $82.60!

J.Crew's Poppy and Navy Scattered sequin sweater

 

 

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How To Find The Right Coat For You

Coat season is upon us and I'm sure there are some of you who are dreading its arrival. It's a tricky situation when you want to stay warm without looking unshapely and blob like. Every woman's body is beautiful and we need our warm, breathable, and wind protected coats to show us off! Each coat picked out by me is $250 and under. By shopping for our body types we can be feel good and warm about the next few frigid months.

BODY TYPES

Athletic (Slim, straight shape)

A belt and clean lines will help define your waist and add curves. A belted peplum and a double breasted option will be magical.

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Hourglass (Tapered waist, bust and hips are almost equal size)

Go for a bright coat that flatters, not flattens your assets. Try a single-breasted option with a skirted bottom and a thick belt to show off your waistline.

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Petite (Small frame)
Pick a coat that won't swallow you up, the length shouldn't go pass your hips.

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Apple Shape (Thicker mid section, broader shoulders than hips, slim legs )
A coat that doesn't cling to your bigger measurements works best. Look for a coat with a A-line design and fun embellishments near the top.

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Pear Shape (Large bottom than top)

A straight shape coat with either a big statement collar or dramatic decolletage will draw eyes to your top half while balancing your gorgeous bottom curves.

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Coats

Busty

Tailored solid styles with a linear shape, a V- neck, and/or a single breast option will slim your figure while keeping you warm and toasty.

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Coats

Plus-Size

A hip length or longer asymmetrical cut will wrap the body, hugging you in all the right places for total flattery.

Coats
Coats

Short Torso

A hip length coat like a blazer style is super flattering and will elongate your torso. Try a coat with an above of the waist toggles and buttons. The more space between them the longer you'll appear.

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Coats

Short Legs
A hem that hits below the hip and a belt that ties above your natural waistline will create a higher waist and therefore longer legs.

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Coats

Broad Shoulders
Softer oversized lapels are more comfortable and graceful. Oversized sleeves or cocoon shaped coats with wider sleeves are the trend this season and will work wonders for you!

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Coats

More Tips

Color - Avoid predictable colors like black or gray.Try branching to a gorgeous emerald green, cream, oxblood or your favorite color. 

Accessorize - Wearing matching undies and bra is usually a happy accident but maybe we can make our accessories match on purpose? Invest in two sets of accessories to match your coat. I define an outerwear accessory set as: umbrella, gloves, scarf, and boot. 

Small Spaces, Biggest Chill - Walk outside and after a few minutes the chilly air will find its way to reach your body through the small gaps of your coat via your neck, arm openings, and the gaps between buttons. Keep this in mind when shopping. Make sure all of the small gaps can be closed if possible.

KISS - Keep it simple stupid sweetie. Coats with buttons, zippers, and belts can be a hassle to take off and on, especially if you're in a hurry. Speaking from experience, it's a pain in the ass when I'm rushed outside and am still trying to zip out my coat before the cold slaps my body.