Time To Spring Clean Your Beauty Regime…
April 17th, 2012 by Christen
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If you’re still not convinced that Spring is here to stay (even after a near 90-degree day in New York City on Monday) look at your calendar, is it starting to look a bit fuller than usual? A filled calendar is the true indication that Spring has Sprung and with weddings, parties, vacations and more isn’t it time you stepped up and spring cleaned your beauty regime?
The warmer it gets, the less likely you are to pile on the makeup – so let’s start with the foundation instead shall we? Your hair, smile & skin. A clean pallette is the ultimate accessory this spring and there’s no better way to enhance your natural beauty than with these skin cleaning must haves.
- Clean. Get rid of dull winterized skin by exfoliating & getting a deep down clean with Neutrogena’s Microdermabrasion System.
- Water. Drink 8-10 glasses a day and watch mother nature purify your skin and rejuvenate your body from the inside out.
Go for bottled water or this handy filtered water bottle from Rubbermaid, either way they’re compact and can go with you anywhere!
- Brighten. Nothing says a healthier, more beautiful you than a nice bright smile. No need to call a Dentist, your neighborhood Walgreen’s has tons of smile brightening options from at home kits, toothpastes & oral washes too.
- Go Green (well sorta…) Did you know that there are hair styling tools that’ll give you a salon style without the use of a curling or flat iron? Toss those hairstyling tools away for the season and try using hair rollers, rods & pins to create stylish looks for Spring.
With Spring’s busy event season in full effect, there’s no reason why you have to sacrifice time or convenience while on the road to becoming beautiful. Check out a few of these bloggers and their stories on how to get fabulous in a flash, just in time for Spring’s busy event season…
- ELZABELZ - I’ve been dreaming of hosting a really cool fancy dress party and wondering what I’d wear. Time for a post on Special Event Style! What? You don’t dream up parties and imagine the outfits you’d wear?
- THE BABY SHOPAHOLIC - If you have been reading my blog longer then a week you know I attend a lot of different types of events. Remember Mister’s big Movie Premier? In my head, I hype it up like I am going to hit the E!
- MINORITY WEIRDOS - The great thing about being a lady is that we have so many options for our personal beautification projects from different colors, foundations to cleansers and more. It’s so much to decide on and make good decisions about.
- MUSHKI LOVES - Do any of you have special events to attend? What do you consider a special event? For me a special event would be going to a baptism for a niece or nephew. A church function or a family event, or going out for a date night with the hubby!
- MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG - It used to seem like I had endless amounts of time to get all dolled up for different things, like parties, dancing and baby showers, but now? What I wouldn’t give to have a whole afternoon to get ready.
Tackle The Trend: Floral Dresses Of Spring
April 10th, 2012 by ChristenIt’s official! Spring has sprung and although there has been few traces of a cold front returning – we can seriously get into spring florals and fashions this season! From roses to daisies and every floral design in between – we reveal a few of our favorite designer dresses that will inspire you into floral fashions this spring and beyond.
Roberto Cavalli silk-satin and silk-chiffon dress, $2,770
Tackle The Trend Tips:
Toughen It Up – Take a dainty floral dress and toughen it up with a leather belt around your waist and chunky leather sandals…
Tone It Down – Tone down a bright floral maxi dress with your go-to denim jacket and a pair of dark brown leather sandals…
Class It Up – Dignify a floral dress with a black background by adding a lightweight black blazer and black wedge sandals…
Either way you rock it, a floral dress is one of the most versatile pieces you can wear this season! Check out a few of our favorite designer floral frocks that’ll get you ready for floral fashions in no time!
What’s your favorite floral pattern for Spring and MUST HAVE accessory for floral dresses? Let us know below!
5 Key Pieces for Your Spring Wardrobe Today…
March 28th, 2012 by Fashion StaffRecently, Yahoo.com posted “5 Key Pieces For Your Spring Wardrobe” online for your fashionable viewing pleasure. The following items listed, would definitely be included in our top ten list of things, but if we could only limit it to five…not so much. Check out the list of items that Yahoo suggests should be in your closet today and let us know if you agree below…
1. The Loafer
Puddles and cool mornings don’t support sandals – yet. It doesn’t mean you can’t stash your boots in the back of the closet and keep feet sweet with flats. Loafers are perfectly preppy to go with your spring outfits, and are making appearances in everything from classic browns and tans, to bright, bold colours and patterns.
2. The Striped Top
Nautical isn’t taking a back seat this spring, and an essential key piece for spring is the striped top. Look for navy, royal blue, and red to keep this look classic. Find oversized or extra long pieces to wear belted as a dress, keep fitted pieces paired with your favourite pair of cropped denim.
3. The Mod-collar
Think school girl meets the 60′s with black and white contrasting collars on dresses and blouses. These rounded collars are showing up in classic colours, and newer versions with perfect combinations like black on green and white on royal.
4. The Pleated Maxi
Guess what? Maxi length is still here, and a key piece for your spring wardrobe (if you haven’t already jumped on this bandwagon). This spring, look for bright maxis in pleated fabrics and pair with a black and white striped top, or a sheer floral blouse. For cooler days, throw on an open-knit sweater or cardigan.
5. The Classic Trench
Save the spring showers for the flowers. Save your outfit in a classic trench, and pick khaki or black to last. Neutrals will let your stripes and brights show off in a big way (and in a good way).
DO YOU AGREE? If you had only ONE item to add to your Spring wardrobe, what would it be? Sound off below…
How To Tackle The Trend: Tangerine Tango
March 27th, 2012 by ChristenIf you are looking to breathe new life into your spring wardrobe, the color trend of the season is undoubtedly orange. As Pantone’s 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango, a vibrant reddish orange hue, has popped up all over the red carpets, runways, cars & is celebrities “go-to” color of the season!
As Tangerine Tango can be a tricky shade to wear, MyHabit Senior Fashion Editor, Jenny Feldman shares her tips and tricks of the trade.
“One of my favorite spring essentials is always the classic white jean. The crisp bottoms look fresh paired with a bright tangerine tee and a pair of matte, hand-worked leather sandals…”
Supermodel Elle Macpherson pairs white jeans with Tangerine Tango orange top...
“Complement with another juicy fruit color, such as corally pink, lemon or aqua. This season is all about color-blocking, which can be created by wearing 2-3 bold colors and layering appropriately…”
Celebrity Stylist & Star of VH1's 'Styled By June' rocks the colorblocking trend effortlessly pairing a tangerine blazer with vibrant purple slacks.
“Update your handbag. Spring is the ideal time for a bag that doesn’t take itself too seriously, so trade your winter black bag for a tangerine-hued satchel or tote in pebbled leather or a durable fabric.”
Nothing says springtime fab than this Michael Kors Bowlng Bag!
“Punch up your khakis with tangerine accents. This will add playfulness to your weekend look, whether it’s casual shorts, cargos or preppy chinos.”
Rolando's resort collection filled with khaki, chino and orange trends of the season.
“Go floral with a splashy sheath. This season’s blooms are oversize, graphic and, preferably, tangerine.”
This Dorthly Perkins dress offers floral & trend color elements this spring.
Interested in any of these looks. Find them online with MyHabit.com. MyHabit, Amazon’s membership-only shopping destination, offers designer and boutique apparel at up to 60% off with fast, free shipping and free returns.
Have you already purchased your Tangerine Tango piece of the season? Which accessories are you looking forward to buy with this haute color in mind? We want to know!
Spring Forward With Floral Smartphone Fashions
March 12th, 2012 by Christen
With talks about Spring trends and clocks around the globe sprung forward over the weekend – it’s safe to say that Springtime is on everyone’s minds! As a fan of floral goodness – you could imagine my surprise when back in January – I was introduced to the supercool smartphone accessories company – Switch Easy. Switch Easy is the company behind the BLOSSOM iPhone 4S case that I’ve been attached to for months.
The unique sculptured design caught my eye and definitely stands out among iphone accessories and now available in a variety of colors – perfect for SPRING!! Now available in pink and white the BLOSSOM case offers unique sculptural design for enhanced tactile and grip sensation and for complete protection it’s also included with headphone jack and connector protectors too!
Available online at SwitchEasy.com for $34.99
Fellas, not interested in florals? Represent Spring Forward with the CLOCKWORK iPhone case – in black, gold or silver too!
Available online at SwitchEasy.com for $34.99
Thinking about spring cleaning your tech wardrobe? Are you considering upgrading to a new smartphone? Let us know! We can help!
The Perfect Dress Silhouette For Spring!
March 8th, 2012 by ChristenThe latest trend for style savvy fashionistas is out! Tulip shapes are in for Spring! Typicially, April showers bring May flowers but this Springtime silhouette is perfect for almost any body type whether its officially Spring or not!
For my ladies who are a little more top heavy than others, you definitely want to use volume, colours and pattern to take the eye to the lower half of the body and create balance through the body. Avoid volume and detail at the bust, keeping your top-half simple, but without hiding the waist line. The easiest way to show off your best assets is in the hottest silhouette of the season – the tulip shaped dress!
Check out DVF’s version of the tulip shaped dress – perfect for Spring! A key silhouette for Spring, the Dallas is a modern take on the classic shift. Its subtle tulip shape is sophisticated enough for work and playful enough for cocktails. With front pockets, deep pleats and additional pockets at side seam.
Would you venture into Spring’s hottest trend with this shape-loving dress?
Curvy, Colorful & Contagious: Monif C Spring 2012
January 19th, 2012 by Cat Peoples
Who says curvy girls shy away from Colors? The 2012 Spring Collection from Plus Size Designer Monif C. has been revealed and the designs are bursting off of the web page with its bold colors and form fitting fabrics. Sticking to her classic draping, Monif never cease to amaze me when it comes revamping her classic looks and giving the curvy community fresh colors that pop. Spring cant get here fast enough!
Some of my favorite looks:
See anything you like? Which trend colors for Spring are you most excited to rock?
Visit the new plus size 2012 Spring Collection by Monif C at www.monifc.com.
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- “Marilyn” Long Convertible Dress
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- “Marilyn” Two-Tone Ruched Convertible Dress
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- “Marilyn” Long Convertible Dress
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- “Elsa” Color Block Ponte Knit Dress
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- “Marilyn” Two-Tone Ruched Convertible Dress
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- “Marilyn” Two-Tone Ruched Convertible Dress
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- “Blanca” Gathered Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress
New Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 Collection REVEALED!
January 3rd, 2012 by Fashion StaffHe’s baaaaaaaaack. The luxurious crimson soles that keep the women from across the world ‘swooning’ are back with a variety of colors and styles to choose from. Christian is back with a uniquely and luxuriously crafted collection for his ever growing legion of fans. Be on the look out for a colorful mix of textures, patterns and dare I say, glimpses of original artwork?
What do you think? Interested in seeing these styles on your favorite celebs? Better yet, thinking about grabbing a pair for yourself? We want to know! (…and encourage you to get us a pair – size 10 j/k!)
Top Five Spring Trends To Give As Gifts This Christmas!
December 21st, 2011 by ChristenThis holiday season, we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what on trend from the faux furs to leather EVERYTHING! But with spring right around the corner (well, we like to think optimistically…) there’s no better gift to give than the gift of trend. Here are our top five Spring 2012 trends to look for now, so that your gift receiver has plenty of time to enjoy later.
5. Geometric shapes…
Phillip Lim bag; Diane von Furstenberg bag
These Bold, geometric prints on oversized clutches and totes will be seen on the scene come Spring. Why not be the first in trendsetting this colorful prints and shapes next year?
4. Yellows…
Marc Jacobs bag; Derek Lam bag.
I don’t know why they call it mellow yellow…These eye-popping yellow bags make a statement.
3. Mixed Textures…
Proenza Schouler bag; Marc Jacobs shoes.
Add some metallics, mixed with wood details, stir and serve chilled.
2. The Tribe Has Spoken…
Donna Karan shoe; Donna Karan bag.
Two of our favorite designers, Donna Karan and Michael Kors focused on tribal accessories in their Spring collections and we’re sure that tribal will once again become our trend of choice while navigating through this NYC concrete jungle.
1. Cat Eye Eyewear…
Jason Wu sunglasses; Prism sunglasses
Here’s a trend that I couldn’t wait to start rocking with…Classic fifties cat-eye sunnies still look fresh but without the tint, I think they look haute! What do you think?
...Rocking my SoHo cat eye glasses...
Fashion According To Mom…
May 9th, 2011 by ChristenThis past weekend, I had the best conversation with my Mother. Although we weren’t able to be together on Mother’s Day – we had a fabulous time discussing the two F’s……Family & Fashion. I was so enamored with her thoughts on fashion & trends that I had to share it with you…directly from the ORIGINAL DIVA…my mom.
As we begin to chat, I ask my mom for inspirational thoughts or ideas for my next post on DivasandDorks.com. My mom then begins to reveal her likes and dislikes of fashion and seasonal change, she explains; “I love the whimsical, feminine designs that’s in everyday spring fashions. The old-world details that’s on skirts, blouses and even t-shirts.”
When I asked her about what trends need to go, she says: “Skulls. There’s nothing pretty about skull and bone designs. We’ve dressed them up with rhinestones and glitter and now it’s time to let it go to the grave already!”
I then ask, ‘So you don’t want to see anymore skulls, but what would you like to see more of?’ She emphatically explains, “If I want to see more of anything, it’s a nice tailored Ralph Lauren, seersucker blazer or box pleated linen dress. You can’t get any fresher than that!”
Ralph Lauren Callough Seersucker jacket (Ralph Lauren Rugby).
“Nautical fashion is where it’s at…”
“Let’s without intrepidation embrace the summer whites and linens – for there’s nothing better than any woman in a white linen suit.” – My Mom
Badgley Mischka Women’s White Linen Pant Suit.
“Let’s embrace life, its bright and its spring – we’re finally out of the clutches of winter. Let’s embrace it, the different hues of colors; the oranges, the sunrise. The yellow of fresh-blooming daffidiles. The greens of the earth, the rich color of the grass.”
Ann Taylor
As her poetic-fashionable monologue continued, I thought to myself, “WOW, she’s hitting the nail on the head with these…” we chatted for several hours more, discussing family vacations, news and politics and back again to fashion until she abruptly asked…
“…But it’s not about me…What would you like to see?”
What would you like to see more of in fashion? Ask your Mom, you’d be surprised at her answers…
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