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Polo + Olympics = Well Dressed Athletes

Posted by Michelle February 4, 2010

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Get ready for the gold, silver and bronze, hopefully won by the red white and blue! The Olympics are coming!

Ralph Lauren has dressed the US Olympic athletes for the Opening Ceremony!  Talk about true American spirit.   Take a look! Designers don’t get much more red,white, and blue than POLO!!

“Inspired by designs worn during the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, these outfits are so American they basically play Bruce Springsteen songs.” (Yahoo!)

“Down jackets, turtlenecks, knit caps, and the ubiquitous slim-leg trousers make up the kits that will be worn by every athlete from the lithe Tanith Belbin to the decidedly un-lithe John Shuster. I’m guessing the pants will look better on some people than others, but in general, the traditional look is really nice.

Belbin is excited to wear the gear, telling USA Today, ”It’s great to have such an interestingly designed collection. I know that’s something that all the winter athletes were jealous of when we saw the Beijing Games. We wanted to stand out and look really well put together.” Easy for her to say. She’d look good in anything.” (Yahoo!)

“There’s a lot more than just the Opening Ceremony outfits though. Ralph Lauren has produced an entire line of clothing that the competitors will be wearing around Vancouver. Shawl-collar cardigans, hooded sweatshirts, and down vests make up the collection.” (Yahoo!) 

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If you wanna  dress like the atheltes, it’s all available online. (but it ain’t cheap!)  I like this clean cut look and love that its all designed by classic designer Ralph Lauren!

What do you think of the designer Olympic wear? Would you buy it?

Are you excited for the Olympics?

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Dead Winter Days= Dreaming of Spring Feet!

Posted by Michelle January 13, 2010

We are now in the dark days of winter, where the fun and anticipation of holidays is over, and now we anxiously wait for spring.  I love my boots and tights; I really and truly do.  My collection is perfect and I wear either, or both almost everyday.  But deep down inside, my feet are already itching for spring and summer shoes!

Pretty painted toe nails, sumptuous sandals, cute flip-flops, killer wedges! *sigh* I’m especially looking forward to wedges.  I happen to be getting married and honeymooning this spring.  My mind is wandering with all the pretty wedges I want to wear to wander around some tropical locale! 

 I’m slowly thinking of a check list to the kind I need:

  • White cork
  • Black Wood
  • Brown/bronzy
  • A fun colorful pair 

Shoes and packing are a painful topic for me, since I usually want to take all of them and should probably only take 3 at most.   I like wedges the best. Since I’m pretty short, the height is always the biggest plus, and the solid base doesn’t make my feet hurt.  Here a few pair I’m lusting after for spring/summer:

White WedgeRed WedgeBrown WedgeBlack Wedge

Photo Sources: Delias, Modcloth, Modcloth, Papaya

What items are you itching for this coming spring?

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How to find the perfect winter coat

Posted by Michelle December 3, 2009

With the holiday season here, and temperatures dropping lower every day, now’s the time to pull out your winter coat and/or buy new one.  I bought a new one last year, and it took a bit of trial and error to find the right one.  Now if it’s your turn to buy a new one, let my lessons be your guide!

How to find the perfect winter coat:

Tweed Weaved Jacket1)      What is the main purpose of you coat?

Stupid question right? Wrong.  You wouldn’t wear a puffy ski jacket to a cocktail party and you wouldn’t wear a floor length wool dress coat to an outdoor sporting event.  Coats have certain occasions.  One of my wants was a coat I could wear to work and over jeans and heels.  I wanted something a little bit dressier than my hooded bomber jacket.

 2)      Location, Location, Location

Sure that puffy red Land’s End jacket with the faux fur trim is adorable, and it will sure keep you warm in -32degrees.  Do you really need that when you liveLONGSLEEVE TRENCH COAT IN HOODIE in Florida?   Where you live and the average winter temperature need to play a big factor in what warmth your new coat provides.  If the temperature fluctuates often during a day, you might want to consider a medium weight coat made of a lighter fabric or even one with a removable lining. 

 3)      Price is always a factor

Know before you shop, whether online or in-store, how much you are going to spend.  It’s pretty easy to find a coat priced between $100 and $200, but if you’ve got a smaller range like $20 to $40, it can still be done.  Web shopping might be your best bet.  Sites like Forever 21,Papaya, and Lulus offer some great options with a smaller price tag.  I found my coat for $20 at Forever 21. 

4)      Length and Color, No, not of your hair.

Floor, Knee, Mid-Thigh, or Waist.  What is the perfect length for you? If you don’t know which you would prefer, go try on a whole bunch of different coats in different lengths. You’re never obligated to buy.  Try on and once you find what you like, look online for a better deal.  Color lights up your life, but maybe not your coat.  Determine if you want a bright color like purple, pink, red or yellow, or if you want a more neutral shade, white, cream, black, brown, grey or navy.  If you like white or cream, think about the upkeep of it. You will have to be more careful where you lay your coat.  Also, think about pattern, hounds-tooth or plaid are always cute options.

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5)      The difference is in the details

Think about what details you want on your coat-pockets, a belt, lots of buttons, a zipper, a hood?  The pocket and hood are especially important, as they are sometimes as much necessities as they are accessories.  I once got home with a jacket without pockets, and it bugged me so much I had to get rid it.

 Good luck on your coat buying adventure!

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Winter Weddings…what do you wear?!

Posted by Michelle November 6, 2009

So we’ve talked about winter weddings/bridesmaids dresses, but what about when you are a guest to a winter wedding. What do you wear? Heck I have trouble picking out what to wear to any wedding. This question has come up quite a few times lately, by me and a reader. So, Lets figure it out! 

First off, think of dressing this way. If the bride weren’t getting married, but just attending the wedding what would she wear? (Applicable if you know her only) Might help you get an idea of the appropriateness. Now, let’s break it down

 Semi-Casual Wedding
I was faced with this problem last weekend. My friends had one of the most unique/memorable weddings I’ll ever attend (She wore a black dress, he wore jeans, it was so them!) Anyway it was a semi-casual day and I had a super super hard time deciding what to wear. I didn’t want to be too dressy or too casual. And decided that I just couldn’t wear flats to a wedding, it’s against my nature. So I ended up with black leggings, a grey/white pinstriped shirtdress slightly pulled over a red belt around my hips and black patent pumps. The leggings made it a little more casual but the shirt dress made it appropriate. If you attend a semi-casual wedding, keep it pretty simple but in your comfort zone.

Options:

  • A nice sweater with slacks
  • A shirt dress with flats
  • A loose fitting tee with a fitted skirt
  • A long tunic with leggings or patterned tights

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Day/Inside Wedding

All weddings are hard to dress for. Unless you’re in the wedding party, cause you’re pretty much set. Day/Inside weddings are no exception. I usually consider these among the “something you wear to church” appropriateness. To amp it up just a notch and be totally on trend, pair this outfit with black tights, or a boyfriend blazer. Also belt it. Add one over your cardigan, dress, jacket, or skirt. HOMERUN! (Michelle Obama does this fabulously!) You’ll look fashionable without being inappropriately dressed. 

Options:

  • A dress with a pretty cardigan
  • A pencil skirt with a flowy/ruffly top (one fitted/one voluminous piece work well)
  • A print skirt and nice fitted blazer
  • A broached cardigan/blouse with sharp black pants

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Day/Outside Wedding
No one should be having and outside wedding in winter. It’s cold! But if you do attend one, wear a cute warm jacket with some great lines. Try some of these options for a dressier approach:

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Evening/Cocktail Wedding

Here’s where you can have a little fun! Wear sparkly, statement jewelry! Wear fun shoes! Just make sure you look conservative and put together. You shouldn’t look like you’re headed out for the nearest club. Cover all your parts! Especially in winter, jewel tones and metallic are lovely! Avoid too much black. Though we all know the right LBD can be amazing!

Options:

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Here’s a quick review: To be super trendy add black tights, a belt and/or a boyfriend blazer. Hello chic! Jewelry and shoes are your friends. Wear a simple outfit and dress it up or down by changing your shoes and jewelry. Its not your day, it’s the Bride’s. Never wear too much black or too much white/cream. You don’t want to upstage the bride!! Simple is better sometimes!

 And if all else fails, wear your little black dress accessorizing and finishing accordingly to the wedding type.

 Good luck dressing for your next wedding!

All photos and products are from LuLus.com, visit for more great finds!

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As seasons change, I change others things too! Do you?

Posted by Michelle October 8, 2009

As seasons change, more than just the weather switches, we all wear to warmer clothes in darker tones and colors, makeup palettes change from dewy skin to a more matte finish, less bronzer more blush, and richer jewel toned eye shadows and nail color.

Well, same goes for my hair. I don’t really plan it but somehow, my hair changes with the seasons. As winter fades to spring/summer, my hair usually gets lighter with highlights, and as summer fades to fall/winter, my hair usually gets darker with the help of my preferred hair dye.

So a few days ago I made my transition to fall/winter with 6WNLight Chocolate Brown/Nonstop Chocolate by Clairol’s Perfect 10. I’ll admit it was darker than I expected, but I’m loving the color and getting more used it. Here’s my transformation:

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After
Do you change hair shades season to season? Or are you a naturalist?
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