This Monday, my article at Savings.com was about fashion for new moms. So many women I know have the hardest time figuring out how to dress this new and ever-changing body so I offered some quick tips that helped me that first year or so. I received a comment saying women should be reminded to…
Navy jersey and cotton dress – Lands End Canvas Black patent belt – Ann Taylor Black tights – Nordstrom Black leather booties – Cole Haan ‘Air Talia’ booties Raspberry trench – Ann Taylor LOFT (no longer available – purchased several years ago on clearance) Black coral necklace – Gift from husband from his trip to…
Black sheath dress – Mossimo for Target (no longer available)Gray tights – Spanx Tight-end TightsBlack booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”Necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available – couple years old) So after Southern Belle’s recent rave about MoroccanOil, I decided to take the plunge. I had $10 worth of Amazon Gift Cards thanks to…
Navy cotton shirt – Gap Printed Pintuck TopJeans – Not Your Daughter’s Jeans “Hayden”Black leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia”Necklace – Tags-n-StonesSilver hoops – Ralph LaurenSilver cuff Clothes are cheaper in Gap stores than online. This top was $29.99 in the store and then an additional 40% off that price. This top isn’t something…
Pewter shimmer dolman sweater – GapGray trousers – Gap Perfect Trouser PantsBlack booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootieEarrings – Nordstrom (no longer available, purchased in ’08)Necklace – Tags-n-StonesSilver cuff Big thanks to reader Lee who told me that Gap was having many of their pants on sale. Of COURSE I chose a style that…
Dress – Gap (no longer available – from this past summer)Cardigan – only mine via Nordstrom (no longer available – from early fall 2010)Belt – Old Navy (no longer available – bought late summer 2010)Tights – Spanx Tight End TightsBooties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootieSilver cuff So I am at a point where I…
I am a huge fan of thrifting – it’s a great way to shop on a budget, and I have found some ridiculous fashion scores at thrift stores. My favorite thrift store chain is Goodwill – they do an amazing job at organizing their locations, the money goes to such a great cause, and we…
Be you a size 6 or a size 26, it sucks shopping for woman’s swimwear. The fluorescent lighting in the fitting rooms, trying to gauge proper fit over your underwear, dealing with clueless shop staff, and being forced to examine all the trouble spots on your body. Click here to read about my experience of…
When I worked retail, I would often work a 16-20 hour shift, race home for two hours of sleep and head back to the store. Working such crazy hours and being required to look damn good while doing it had me and my coworkers get super creative with our beauty routines. I loved the smoky…