What Does Your Zodiac Sign Say About Your Style?

You simply must pop over to Elle.com to find what you Zodiac sign has to say about your personal style.  Being a Gemini with my dual personalities, I can be expected to go from ultra conservative to va-va-voom in a drop of a hanger.  I suppose that explains a lot!   

I also loved gaining some insight into my friend's style personalities.  For instance, I can expect my Libra BFF to be "polished and well groomed" at all times.  (You know who you are!)

So I suggest that you curl up with you computer and some nice leftover pumpkin pie and see what your Astrological sign has to say about your personal style.  Just remember, not too much pumpkin pie ladies, or we will not be able to fit into these fabulous fashions.  

Follow this link:

http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/A-to-Zee-Sign-Language

Happy Thanksgiving!

Who is ready for the Superbowl of Shopping?   Macy, Neiman Marcus, Saks – oh my!

I don’t know about the rest of you fashionistas, but this one will be at home snoozing, dreams of after-Christmas sales dancing in my head.    I have no need to wake up at 3 in the morning and fighting the crowds to hopefully catch a deal on some gadget for somebody else.  I don’t want to deal with the masses who are yipped up on coffee while fighting their turkey hangover. 

For the past few years I have been eternally grateful that my children are past the “toy of the year” stage.  I don’t spend sleepless night worrying about the perfect gifts and the perfect Christmas.  In fact I am grateful now that I can truly enjoy the season with my family and friends without having to play Santa.  I no longer have to participate in the feeding frenzy of consumerism. 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!  

Why does the counter viewpoint push my apparent sketch?

Great Recipe for Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving is the time to suspend our diets for one day and enjoy a great meal with our friends and family.  Even though this is not related to fashion, this is the best recipe for stuffing.   Consider this my Thanksgiving gift to you and enjoy!

Southern Living Stuffing Recipe
 
¼ lb Bulk pork sausage
¾ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
½ cup margarine or butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp. pepper
5 cups dry wheat bread (7 slices)
5 cups crumbled corn bread *
¾ cup toasted chopped pecans (optional)
1 to 1 ½ cups chicken broth
 
In a large skillet cook sausage till brown. Drain and reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Set aside.

In same skillet cook onion, green pepper and celery in hot margarine or butter till tender but not brown.


In a large bowl use a fork to beat eggs; stir in poultry seasoning and pepper. Add bread cubes and corn bread; toss till coated. Add sausage, reserved drippings, vegetables, and pecans. Add enough broth to moisten (3/4 to 1 cup), tossing to mix.

Use to stuff one 6 to 9 pound bird (I have never put it in a bird).Place any remaining stuffing in a casserole; drizzle with enough of the remaining chicken broth ½  to 1 cup to make a stuffing of desired moistness. Bake covered, in a 325 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or till hot.  Makes 10 to 12 side-dish servings. 

Irresistible Frenchman - Christian Louboutin

I am having a love affair with Christian Louboutin, the shoes not the man.  I first recognized the beauty of Christian Louboutin’s creations when I saw The Proposal with Sandra Bullock.  Who can forget  the scene where Sandra Bullock, in desperate need of a green card, gets on her knees in the middle of a busy street in New York City, and proposes to Ryan Reynolds.  During this scene we had a glimpse of the fabulous shoes Sandra was wearing, the Roloando leather by Christian Louboutin.  The rest of the movie was entertaining, but shoes left a lasting impression on me.

A pair of Christian Louboutin’s can melt credit card of even the most well-heeled fashionista.  This pair retails at Neiman Marcus for $695.  The Rolando is clearly a classic pair of shoes, and a wardrobe investment.  Christian Louboutin, a Paris native has been designing shoes since 1992.

Photo Credits:

http://famewatcher.com/christian-louboutin-mini-bout-pumps-sandra-bullocks-celebrity-shoes.html

http://www.beso.com/christian-louboutin/womens-pumps/christian-louboutin-rolando-leather/753963897/detail

Story Credits:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod60190035&ecid=NMCINexTagFeed&003=5839325&010=X07ZW&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=24-109969779-2

http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/une_vie

Lending Luxury for Fashionistas on a budget

Do you need the perfect outfit for a hot date, or a girl’s night out, or a formal event, or even a job interview?  With the advent of social media such as Facebook, who can bear to be photographed in the same outfit twice?  Who can afford to purchase a drop-dead gorgeous outfit for every special occasion that comes along?  

Two inventive Tampa entrepreneurs, Sara Jon and Jennifer have got a fashionista covered.  Lending Luxury (lendingluxury.com)   is a website that was recently launched to save time and money while looking for the latest couture.

Sarah Jon and Jennifer travel to New York City to meet with the fashion designers and deliver the latest in fashion direct from the designers.  The collection currently has approximately 400 different styles, in various sizes, and they continue to add 30 to 40 dresses a week.  Not to worry, this is not for size 0’s only, a range of sizes are available, depending on the designer.  Sizing charts are provided with every dress to help determine which size to order. 

Most dresses can be rented for under $100, and labels include such fashion designers as Betsey Johnson and Nicole Miller, to name only a few.  Rental prices included in the price of rental, and the rental period is for 5 days, beginning on the day the dress is received.   

From high school dance, to high school reunion, and any other special occasion when looking fabulous is the only option, this is a great solution for any fashionista.


The pictures to the side and below are just a small sample of what is available.  For a full list of the available styles check out the website:

http://www.lendingluxury.com/

Better with Age

Wine isn’t the only thing that gets better with age. Women also get better than age. Believe it. By the time we are in our 40’s we are smarter, sassier, more financially secure, and no longer insecure. We don’t blow off our girlfriends for some cute guy, because we all know, if he is worth it, he will wait. We know which products, colors, and styles work best for us. We have finally found the perfect hairstylist who “gets” us. We are not fashion victims any more, chasing the latest trends, we make trends. We have evolved into fashion icons. Need some convincing? – Check out these photos.

Nobody can deny that Jennifer Aniston has evolved into a fashion icon. In 1990 she was just an unremarkable pretty girl.

Halle Berry proves she can still rock a pink outfit, but her fashion choices are so much more sophisticated now than in 1986.

I don’t even know, nor do I want to know, how old Michelle Pfeiffer is. She was a pretty girl in 1985, but today she is a timeless beauty.

Today she is an international beauty, but Elisabeth Hurley was just a cute girl from United Kingdom in 1991.

Before there was "Sex and the City", there was “Square Pegs”. Sara Jessica Parker has successfully evolved from high school geek in 1985 to fashion icon today.

Today she is a Desperate Housewife, but in 1990 Terry Hatcher just looked desperate.

We can forgive Nicole Kidman for marrying Tom Cruise, but that hair in 1989 is unforgiveable. She is absolutely stunning today, and an Oscar-Winning actress to boot.

I couldn’t resist adding just one man.  Brad Pitt was a cute guy 1987, but today he is a certified hottie.













Photo credits:
http://www.eatliver.com/celebrities/6.html

10 Commandments for Fashionistas

It happens to all of us… we are walking through the mall, grocery store, park, or worse yet work, and we see some sort of fashion disaster. We think to ourselves “she would be so pretty, only if…”. With that in mind, I compiled my 10 Commandments for Fashionistas.

1. Just because they make in your size, does not mean you should wear it.


2. There is a difference between tailored and tight. Recognize it.


3. Buy a full-length mirror and use it, daily.


4. Athletic shoes belong in the gym.


5. If you have not changed your hair style in the past 10 or 15 years, you hair is probably out of style.


6. If you hairstyle involves a Scrunchie, your hairstyle is probably out of style.


7. Bling shirt are out.


8. Nobody wants to see your bra straps.


9. The same goes for your thong.


10. A beautiful smile is your best accessory.

This set of rules is by fashionistas, and to be used as a guide for the fashionally-challenged to follow.  Please feel free to share, repost, or possibly post on your cubicle wall at work.  Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.  Make it a great day everybody!