Posts tagged 'Style'
- Don’t overdose on chunky knits
- Buy one get two for you is not a smart plan (but it is a fun one)
- Shoe of the month clubs sound better than they really are
- Back away from the chocolate
- Back out of jewelry
- The internet is shopping’s best friend; take advantage of all the fabulous discounts currently being offered
- Scarves can multitask
- Moderation is not a four letter word
- Make a gift giving budget and stick to it
- It’s better to give than to receive is in the end, a theory
December 8th, 2009
Have you tried the new gap jeans? They rock. Great quality denim, a bunch of different fits and cuts for tall and petite people (less $ to spend on hemming – woo hoo). Oh, and they don’t cost $200 either.
September 11th, 2009
Remember, today’s “it” item will be on tomorrow’s sale rack so invest in the classic and shop at lower priced stores for trendier stuff:
- Thigh high boots
- Anything animal print (Neiman’s declares leopard print although the NY Times declares skins for the truly trendy)
- Red
- Leggings
- Motorcycle jackets
- Knits
- Big shoulders (yes, think ’80′s)
- Statement necklaces
- Accessories with hardware (studs, etc.)
September 10th, 2009
According to In Style Magazine, in 2008, women spent more than 5 billion dollars on heels!
The breakdown by inches:
- 0 – 1 inch: 1 billion dollars
- 1 – 2 inches: 1 billion dollars
- 2 – 3 inches: 1.6 billion dollars
- 3+ inches: 1.5 billion dollars
By anyone’s measure, that’s a lot of shoes!
August 3rd, 2009
Jimmy Choo will bring its international glamour and covetable shoes and bags to selected H&M stores. Woo Hoo – talk about style on a budget!
The collection will be available from November 14 in around 200 stores across the world.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124522785484222715.html
July 28th, 2009
Lace is so last year. In 2008, one of the big fashion trends was lace. In 2009, apparently it’s see-though. Now, I know there is a recession and that times are tough for a lot of folks. However, might I suggest that rather than forgoing a shirt, shop your closet and wear last year’s.
You don’t want to wear something you might really regret…and then have pictures to prove it:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/21/sheer-genius-2009-is-the_n_242275.html
On the other hand, you’ll certainly get your drinks paid for!
July 23rd, 2009
As told through shopping….
- Gluttony: Buying what you want, as much as you want, when you want it, regardless of whether you can afford it.
- Lust: Unrestrained, unbridled passion for any shopping item.
- Greed: Buying your tenth pair of black stilettos.
- Pride: Buying designer because you can’t been seen with anything less.
- Sloth: Not utilizing your eye and natural talent to find a bargain.
- Envy: Insatiable desire and coveting of your best friends Louis Vuitton Speedy Purse.
- Wrath: Your attitude towards the salesperson when they are out of your size and at yourself when your credit card bill arrives.
So, be a saint and not a sinner: Next time you hit the stores, try, just try, to exercise some shopping discretion.
July 8th, 2009
Let’s continue the last post. Why is an understanding of your personal risk tolerance important? Because if you decide to invest your money in anything more complicated than a CD, you’ll need to know how much risk you can stomach without getting queasy. Your risk tolerance helps determine what kind of investments you will be most comfortable with and where you should focus your attention.
Risk tolerance is different for everyone. You need to choose the risk level which feels comfortable to you. Most of the investments we will cover in this book are not federally insured. This means that if you lose any money, it’s gone. Obviously, some people tolerate this knowledge better than others. How do you know how much risk level you can stand? This quiz will help.
- Which Sex and The City Character do you most identify with: (a) Samantha, (b) Carrie, (c) Miranda, or (d) Charlotte?
- Which is your very favorite pair of shoes: (a) Stilettos, (b) Stacked heels, (c) Wedges, or (d) Flats?
- You are in Vegas! and you are down 500 dollars. How much money would you be willing to risk to break even? (a) Whatever it takes, (b) 1,000 dollars, (c) 500 dollars, or (d) nothing – you are done for the night!
- When do you stop to fill up the gas tank in your car: (a) not until I have to, (b) when the light comes on, (c) when the tank is one-quarter full, or (d) when the tank is half full?
If you answered mostly (a) you have a fairly high risk tolerance, (b) you have a moderate risk tolerance, (c) you have mild risk tolerance and, (d) you have very little tolerance for risk.
Note:
Any woman who regularly wears high heels understands the saying “no pain, no gain”. We all endure pain and discomfort in the name of fashion—and great looking legs—but we also know that those had to have them high heels could cause blisters, calluses, corns, bunions, lower back pain, and ankle sprains. Women everywhere know flats are inherently more comfortable. We balance—pun intended—how much we want the higher heels against the possibility of any pain or discomfort. Going after higher returns on our money requires the same balancing act. You must consider the risks of placing your money in less secure and more volatile investments against the security of federally insured but possibly lower returns. If you decide that your risk tolerance is low, that is perfectly okay. Flats are always “in” for a reason!
June 29th, 2009
With the current trends towards austerity – how do you maintain your fabulous self? To save money while still looking chic:
- Stretch your manicure/pedicure from two to three weeks (or at least your pedicure)
- Stretch your hair cut to eight weeks
- Go brunette
- Try half a head of highlights instead of a full head (or color instead of bleach)
- Re-learn how to park and skip valet when at restaurants or clubs
- Figure out how to look fabulous at H&M instead of Saks Fifth Avenue
- Skip your facial
- Try a self tanner (tanning salons are bad for you anyway)
- Try a new cheaper cosmetics line
- Try well drinks
- Hit the gym (a monthly membership is usually cheaper than separate Pilates or yoga classes)
- Skip waxing and try shaving
These are just some of the many ways you can cut back and still look great.
May 22nd, 2009
“Buy less, wear it more” is a great mantra for the season. When faced with an impulse to excessively shop, just repeat over and over while backing out of the shoe department.
Fashionista Fact:
Even Michelle Obama is repeating outfits: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/14/michelle-obama-repeats-an_n_186783.html
April 16th, 2009
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