Midnight Velvet – Dress To Impress

May 20, 2014 by 3 Comments

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Thank you to Midnight Velvet for providing me with this gorgeous blouse to inspire this post.

When I am going to a special event or meeting someone for the first time, it is important to me to look my best. A great outfit gives me confidence and allows my personality to shine, instead of holding me back with a case of the how do I look? jitters.

Midnight Velvet has an impressive selection of clothes that are designed to make you look and feel beautiful, stylish and classy. To sweeten the deal on fabulous fashions, the prices can’t be beat for such lovely clothing, accessories and items for the home.
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Hanging Out With Peter Som

April 9, 2014 by 7 Comments

Disclosure- I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Kohl’s. I attended a live event and received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

WP_20140402_18_14_01_ProAs you know, Kohl’s is now working with Peter Som to bring the fashion of the islands to you.  With all of Peter’s pieces under $88, it is more affordable then some other brands.  As a frequent traveler, I was looking forward to the event and checking out the new styles.  I love this time of year- you know, when winter bites the big one?  Spring and summer fashions are a breath of fresh air to most of us, especially after this especially brutal winter.

WP_20140402_18_54_15_ProIt was fun talking with Peter Som and stylist Mary Alice Stephenson (a friend of Peter’s, who supported him by wearing his clothes from head to toe).  He explained to us his inspiration, and that he wanted to make fashion that made all women look beautiful.  Mary Alice took the time to swap out pieces of outfits that ladies in the room created to show how they can better show off certain aspects of the clothing or the body, or even just brighten up the outfit.  They both told everyone in the room not to be so “matchy-matchy” with colors and prints- they don’t need to be exact matches, and to try to have more fun with clothing.
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Holiday Outfits Made Easy with Kohl’s

December 2, 2013 by 8 Comments

I have very little in the way of fashion sense.  For this reason,  I try to keep it simple, all the time.  This time of year, I take more photos then usual, which is quite a lot.  I like to do our holiday cards with less posed, cornball “look what a perfect and happy family we are” photos and more real ones (because we are far from perfect- and I readily admit to that!)  I also like to take one nice family photo every year, where we are all looking at the camera at the same time, hopefully with our eyes open.  For this photo, I like us to look decent- and we loved our new shirts ordered just for the occasion from Kohl’s Holiday Collection.

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This year, it was easy to look decent in our photos.  I shopped at Kohl’s, where the prices are affordable and the clothing will last as well- even on my husband.  My son wanted us all to wear blue for the photo (which worked out- I loved this Apt 9 crepe shirt), and he wanted us to all sit with Santa.  Why not, right?  We dressed in our new holiday clothes and headed over to Macy’s on Herald Square to check out the holiday window displays and visit Santa Claus.

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Turns out, it would be a little harder then you would think to take photos with Santa.  He took the day off, which was sort of uncool since the employee we spoke to gave us his hours for the day, LOL.  But, we had a great time looking at the windows, visiting Santaland, and then took a walk over to FAO Schwarz as well.  Why not?  It’s Christmas time in the city, after all  🙂
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247 Frenzy Clothing and 3 giveaways

October 2, 2013 by 19 Comments

Disclosure: The shirts below from 24/7 Frenzy Clothing were provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
247 Frenzy

I am a girl that loves my clothes, but I always feel guilty if I go on a shopping spree for myself. I must say that these shirts from 24/7 Frenzy fit great, and are affordable.

About 24/7 Frenzy:

This company all started with one goal- to offer trendy items at an affordable value and at the same time deliver a delightful customer shopping experience.

Their staff works non-stop in scouting for the best deals on the latest styles all hand selected around the world and from coast to coast.

They sell dresses, tops, rompers & Jumpsuits, bottoms, swim sets & separates, sleepwear, intimates, and plus size items.

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#searsStyle #NYFW Blogger Brunch

September 12, 2012 by 6 Comments

It is that time of year again- Fashion Week! It is so much fun seeing all the new styles and watching what the designers will come up with next. I had the pleasure of attending the SearsStyle Blogger Brunch, and got up close and personal with the latest styles from Sears.

Some people don’t think about Sears when it comes to shopping for clothes, but they are missing out. You can find tons of great brands and sizes, from infant, to kids, Jr.s, Womens, Mens, and Plus Size all in one place. Easy peasy one stop shopping. Then you can head on over to the other departments, and get what you need for your home. Love the convenience factor.

My Little Man and I hopped on over to the brunch just after his Kindergarten orientation. He was one of 3 dudes in the room, LOL.

We not only got the chance to see some of the latest from collections like Bongo and the new Kardashian likes, but we were also able to choose a pair of jeans we like, so we can be in the most [Read more…]

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Mondetta Pitch Jacket- Review and Give-it-Away (and discount offer)

August 29, 2012 by 27 Comments

Please forgive this short review- I just got it today, and I have not had much time with it! I can tell you that I like the weight of the jacket, and I think it will be comfortable in the fall and spring. It fits true to size, and the colors are bold and bright. I have not yet washed it, so please stay tuned and I will let you know how it turns out after the wash, as well 🙂 You can choose from several different countries to show who you are rooting for, or where you stem from.

Product info:
Mondetta signature unisex soccer themed warm-up zippered track jacket featuring rich colors, carefully hand-crafted felt appliqué and embroidered details.
Polyester bonded jersey full zip soccer themed jacket
Two-toned contrast elastic rib trim on collar and sleeve cuffs
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Daily Deals and Fun Finds

August 13, 2012 by 1 Comment

Express is having a sweater sale right now. They have sweaters under $30, and for Express this is a great sale!

Living Social is having a great deal for those of you who enjoy reading magazines. Pay $12 and get $25 credit to shop for magazines at Magazines.com!

Right now you can grab Lunchskins2 as low as $6.99! After discovering that 20 million plastic sandwich bags are dumped in landfills every day, [Read more…]

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Tatyana Vs The SwimSuit

August 12, 2012 by 4 Comments

My friend Tatyana spent the summer seeking out the perfect bathing suit- and I think she has finally found it. Read on to see why she loves this suit so much- and why it may be perfect for you, too! We have very different body types, and I think it is good to see how different shapes and cuts can benefit different women. Take it away, Tatyana!
Can I just tell you how much I love my A.N.A. bathing suit? I was happy to know that the A.N.A. line comes in various styles from tankini, bandini and a two piece. The A.N.A. line also has some great colors to suit every woman’s taste. I was happy to know that this line also has accessories like shorts and cover-ups to go with their bathing suit.

It has pieces to mix and match as well to allow flexibility in swim wear. My one piece, chocolate colored swimsuit fits like it was made for me. The silhouette it creates would never let you know that I was a bit overweight. From a slight distance, I look like a very curvy woman, and close up I still look like curvy without the “extras”. The ruching in the front hides the little bulge with ease. The straps are wide and do not hurt the shoulders or leave any ugly red marks. The little skirt in the front and the back allows me to hide my little bathing suit lines on the bottom.

It does not ride up when I went diving or swimming and it does not balloon like some other skirted bathing suits once you get in the water. After putting in on, I felt like stepped out of a 1930’s movie [Read more…]

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