Fashion Friday

Staying Warm: Fall 2012 Outerwear

Fall is approaching and we are all getting ready by prepping those coats for frequent wear. Since it is going to be chilly, and you're unlikely to show off any of those layers outside, having a coat that is warm, functional, and stylish is key. We put together a couple of our favorites, and we hope you like them. Stay warm beautiful!

(Photo courtesy of nyandcompany.com)

Colorblocking is still in with this trench coat from New York & Co.

(Photo courtesy of polyvore.com)

Military double breasted jacket from BCBG

(Photo courtesy of raindropsofsapphire.com)

Feminine burgundy coat from Topshop

(Photo courtesy of coolspotters.com)

Pre-Fall 2012 Chanel tweed jacket

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Cropped motorcycle jacket from BEBE

(Photo courtesy of polyvore.com)

Puffer Jacket from Victoria's Secret

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Makeup Monday

Fall 2012 Hair

Ladies, the weather is still running hot, but it is going to start cooling down before we know it and we are all going to be making the trip to our hairstylist for that "fall change". We've put together a couple of photos that show what is in for Fall, so you have some options before you take the plunge and step into the salon.

(Photo courtesy of cliquehairdesign.com)

If you opt for blonde, go lighter and icy (if it will complement your complexion) or lighter and ashy

(Photo courtesy of sheknows.com)

 Brunette? Go for a rich brown, like dark chocolate, and skip the caramel tones

(Photo courtesy of beauty.about.com)

If you don't want to change your hair color and are willing to cut some hair off, then a bob might be for you. Make sure to talk to your hairstylist so you get the cut that works for you!

(Photo courtesy of elle.com)

Lastly, if you don't feel comfortable making a big change for fall, then just try a really popular runway look that requires no commitment. The Deep Side Part.

 

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Fashion Friday

Fall 2012 Fashion Trends: Strappy Heels

Fashion week is the place to get all of your fall trend inspiration and insight, and one of the trends we picked up on was clicking away at the runway.

Heels are an essential part of any woman's wardrobe, and depending on the style, they can take a casual outfit from polished to trendy, demure to sexy, and every place in between. The ones we wanted to talk about today are strappy, and could easily get lumped into the trashy category were it not for the lack of a platform, and clever design.

Glamour featured this pair in an article (http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2012/09/the-high-heel-trend-that-was-a.html), and we love them too because they are just so gorgeous.

(Photo courtesy of photos.yournextshoes.com)

Guiseppe Zanotti is a genius when it comes to fashionable shoes, and these balance between a vixen like quality and chic design. As Glamour points out, they are on the very pricey end of the heel spectrum, but if bought, they would make a great investment piece that you could get lots of wear out of.

We are nothing if not relatable though, so since we can only dream about buying a pair of those shoes without breaking the bank, below are some alternatives that would look fabulous for less!

(Photo courtesy of myglassslipper.com)

Ivanka Trump "Halley" Sandal

(Photo courtesy of lyst.com)

Isola "Benne" Sandal

(Photo courtesy of polyvore.com)

Herve Leger Laser Cut Sandal

(Photo courtesy of polyvore.com)

Michael Antonio "Jennings" Sandal

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Special Event

Girls Night Out Event, Tonight!

As we announced on our last Special Event post, our "Girls Night Out" event with Excess Baggage is TONIGHT! We would love to see all of you there, and get to meet and talk to you about Fall trends for 2012, and do some shopping. Once again we just want to say thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!

 

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Makeup Monday

Best Looks from the MTV 2012 VMA's

Award shows are a great way to see what trends are going to be popular in the upcoming season, but more than anything, they are a great way to see our favorite celebrities looking their best (or worst) for the cameras. We didn't want to miss any of the looks and below are some of our favorites, so if you missed the VMA's, enjoy!

(Photo courtesy of examiner.com)

Taylor Swift paired bronze smokey eyes with perfect red lips

(Photo courtesy of glamour.com)

Katy Perry in a brown smokey eye, pink lips, and flowing wavy hair

(Photo courtesy of mediaocu.com)

Rihanna rocked red lips, black eyeliner, and lots of lashes

(Photo courtesy of glamour.com)

Zoe Saldana in a faux bob, smokey eyes, and nude lip

(Photo courtesy of salonmagazine.ca)

Emma Watson in a braided updo, gray eyeliner, and lilac lips

(Photo courtesy of mtv.com)

Miley Cyrus chose a bouffant, black eyeliner, and nude-peach lips

(Photo courtesy of au.tv.yahoo.com)

Kesha stunned in a brown smokey eye, thick eyeliner, subtle peach blush, and a nude-rose lip

What was your favorite look? Would you wear it? They are all gorgeous, you could (and should) try any or all of them!

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Special Event

BeautifYou and Excess Baggage Event!

Come join our BeautifYou experts, Laurie Brucker & Phoebe Dawson, hosts of a Beauty & Style ladies night out with Excess Baggage (www.shopexcessbaggage.com) We will be showcasing Fall trends on live models! There will be champagne, snacks and shopping sales! September 13th 6-9pm at Excess Baggage.

 Thank you for all your support, and we can't wait to meet you!


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Fashion Friday

New York Fashion Week: Spring 2013 RTW (BCBG Max Azria)

Fashion Week has officially kicked off! It is time to start looking at what will be on trend for Spring, so that once we've worn our coats, boots, scarves, and jackets for all they can give in the Fall/Winter, we can go into the next season with a bang.

(Photo courtesy of glamour.com)

BCBG is simplifying the transition by having kept some of the elements of Fall/Winter gear, and adding them into the structural components of this season's garments. Azria has done this by including leather in bodices of some of his dresses.

(Photo courtesy of blog.shopstyle.com)

We know what you're thinking, leather and lace? But surprisingly it works. The contrast of the ladylike, with the tough, come together harmoniously and add to the "femme fatale" look.

The collection wasn't just a one-note wonder though, because despite it having pieces that balanced leather and lace, it also had pieces that showed that pretty can be just as alluring.

(Photo courtesy of vogue.com)

This dress shows how this works, mostly due to the plunging neckline, cheery color, and tastefully revealing details.

Stay tuned for more Fashion Week looks!


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