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The Diary of Elizabeth Hearst
Dieting? But Are You Wearing the Right Clothes?
To so many of us, we can’t seem to pass a mirror without thinking of those 10 pounds that we want to drop. Sometimes those dieting thoughts can impair how we really see our fabulous selves. Every January we are all about the “D” word since we have often indulged in too many yummy cookies and cocktails during the holidays. And ever since the books, French Women Don’t Get Fat, and The Karl Lagerfeld Diet hit shelves we have really wanted to know the secret to weight loss because many of us equate skinny with pretty. Not always true. You ARE fabulous, right now. The secret is to find the magic in making yourself look amazing without dieting or while we’re in the process of shedding those few extra pounds. What shapes and styles you select for your wardrobe can significantly affect how your body appears and often the wrong outfit can add 10, 20 or more pounds to how you look. Shocked? Don’t be, it’s true. If you aren’t sure how to select the right clothing for your body type or you would like help in assessing your current wardrobe and where to go from there we can help. Check out our “Services” and book your “Initial Consultation” today.
Editor: Valerie Elizabeth
Staff Writer: Karen Yannacio Morse
DAILY FASHION TIPS:
1) Skip the bulk – get rid of that oversized outfit and wear clothes that fit your shape! You’ll look more true to your size instead of 2 sizes larger.
2) Spanx a lot! Use form flattering foundation garments to help hide those imperfections and smooth everything out!
3) Hair we go! Pull your hair off your face with a glittery clip or cute headband! You’ll be surprised at how much thinner your face will appear.
4) Pass on the pleats! Flat front pants will take pounds off of your waist-line and slenderize you, whereas those pleats will only add pounds. Who wants that?
5) Flaunt your favorites! Do you have awesome arms? Go for those sleeveless shirts. Fabulous feet? Make sure to rock those peep toed shoes. Accentuate the positive, girl.
A New Kind of Statement Jewelry
May I Introduce…. a designer that YOU need to meet… now! As I was perusing a local artisan bazaar I was lucky enough to meet an amazing new jewelry designer. Her name is Allie M. and she has taken jewelry to a more thoughtful level. Thoughtful? What? Yes, I said thoughtful. Her pieces are gorgeous, but what caught my attention was their cleverness. In each piece that Allie makes, she has a sentiment, a thought or an idea that is prominently displayed. For example, I purchased a charm that I wear daily on my silver bracelet that says, “What you think, you become” and that reminds me of the book/movie “The Secret”. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie as advertised on Oprah’s show, I highly encourage you to do so. It’s positively the best reminder of how to find your way through life. I try to think where I want to be in life, how I want to treat others, how I see my life progressing but when I forget I can be reminded by my charm. Another necklace that was amazing was the cut-out pendant with the inspirational quote of “Create Happiness”.
Allie M Design’s dedication to creating hand-made pieces for you means that what you wear is a one of a kind inspirational piece. Allie M. pieces are made from recycled silver, copper, and miscellaneous found objects. Her hidden messages are sterling silver or copper discs with a cut-out image on top and a quote hidden on a separate disc underneath the cut-out. Sayings such as “Happily Ever After” or “Be The Change” are two examples. Her “tree” rings and pendants are gorgeous – unique and inspiring without words. Reminds me to keep growing and reaching for my dreams. Want your own, unique necklace? Not a problem. You can easily create your own inspirational pendant and build a necklace that represents you. Choose phrases or ideas and let her know. Easy. Fashionable. Gorgeous. Unique.
Every time I wear my Allie M jewelry people actually stop and ask where they can get one! Her quotes and cut-outs can be custom made, so just let her know what your personal mantra is and she’ll create it for you! What a unique gift for a friend, or a great personal reminder for yourself on important mantras and thoughts. “Be the change you wish to see in the world”, Allie says… and do it fashionably! So next time you want to make a statement, visit: www.AllieM.com Want to WIN an Allie M piece for yourself??? We want to hear about YOU!!! Post your life dream or your daily mantra in the comments section below and you’ll be entered to win this adorable ALlie M creation, valued at $68.
Editor: Valerie Elizabeth
Staff Writer: Karen Yannacio Morse
5 DAILY FASHION TIPS:
1) Keep your nails polished! Use Vaseline as a trick to loosen up the neck of your nail polish bottles!
2) Find a motivational piece of jewelry or something that reminds you of important ideals in life.
3) Visit www.AllieM.com to customize your own motivational jewelry!
4) Find your fashion inspiration through your style, your voice and your beliefs.
5) Kate Spade, Tory Burch and others show their inspiration! Time to find your voice. What will it say?
Good Morning Texas: Styling Spring Trends, at Target.
Link to the article about this segment with shopping and pricing information, HERE.
Styling Spring Runway Trends. At Target.
The good folks at Good Morning Texas have invited me to present a weekly segment on styling on a budget. Though “budget” is very open to interpretation for our purposes we’ll say about $100 or less. For my first segment I am doing a special feature on styling the Spring Runway trends, at Target. You’ll be amazed to know nothing cost more than $40 and most looks were under $100 for the complete look.
Today’s Good Morning Texas segment has been one of the most fun to plan and also one of the most challenging. The fun part had to do with the styling while the “challenging” part just had to do with the road blocks of everyday life that we all have to deal with. After returning home about 7PM last night— from doing my “pull” at Target— I prepared dinner for the family and got to enjoy about 10 minutes of the fire alarm going off for who knows why…no I did not burn the dinner. Then just as I started laying out the clothes for the sement my son came in to tell me “you need to see something in my bathroom,” …where upon inspection I found the toilet flooding the bathroom. Umm…if the toilet is flooding scream “HELP” don’t casually saunter in to let me know there is something to take a look at. I can’t even begin to describe that mess but let’s just say by about 9PM I was resuming the styling for the show only to randomly have a roll of tape catch on my lip and spilt it open. Seriously!!! I am not even sure how that happened. All this to say, I truly hope you love the fun looks I styled for the show and enjoy the segment as I did because I’ll admit there was a point where curling up under the covers with a good book was looking REALLY appealing.
If you receive “The Book” from Neiman Marcus or the seasonal catalog from Nordstrom many of these looks and trends might sound familiar because shockingly Target presents a very similar product and very similar trends to even the pricier department stores. On this note, if you want style inspiration and don’t trust yourself to peruse the company website or step foot in Neiman Marcus I highly suggest signing up for their mailing list. Their catalog rarely disappoints, though I warn you, it often incites unparralleled desire for amazing— yet obscenely priced— pieces. I love the synopsis Ken Downing did on the trends for Spring. He has some of the same observations but then again he went to some of the same runway shows last Spring…LOL!
As we start into what I call “Transition Season”…where Winter is bidding it’s goodbyes but Spring has not yet arrived I wanted to give you the heads up on the trends you can expect for Spring and give you some examples of ways to styles these fun new looks.
Here is the short list of what is “HOT FOR SPRING:”
DENIM: this is music to my ears. I could live in denim, as it is, so tell me it’s on-trend and I am all about being trendy. Though this season you’ll see denim in a lot more than just jeans.
CRISP WHITE SHIRTS: this is a carry over from Fall and thank goodness it’s a staple in most of our closets…if you don’t have one, go out and buy two today.
BLUE: This trend was big for Spring in 2005 and it’s back. Whether it’s navy, robin’s egg blue or cerulean, blue is “in” in a big way.
WEDGES: For those of you who are always looking for a few extra inches, yippee!!! And for the tall gals (like me) when you’re this tall and few more inches can’t possibly hurt. And I love the cork wedges, super comfy and your feet will love you for the extra cushy padding.
A STYLISH TRENCH: Whether you prefer the classic tan styling or want to stand out in a bright red or bright green, a great trench is a staple for every wardrobe.
NEUTRAL HEEL: Whether it’s a sandal or a closed toe, a great neutral heel will get you thru the season…just make sure it is comfortable.
A GREAT HANDBAG: You’ll have to tune in to a future segment to hear my take on buying a great bag on a budget.
COLOR: Think bright, think bold. Wear it all, just not at once.
PATTERN: The more pattern the better, just keep to one at a time.
STATEMENT JEWELRY: This Fall trend is holding strong. Stacked bracelets, layered necklaces, big rings. Play “dress-up.”
DRAPING: More good news. Draping is in. Who doesn’t love a style that hides many flaws and is comfortable all at the same time?
So basically you take the “staples to any wardrobe” list, add a bit of color and some pattern and you are on-trend. Who planned things this season and can they plan every season because this is fashion made simple. Here is the overview of the looks shown. They are current season so you can pick any of these pieces up at your local Target. If you are interested in having us style your wardrobe email: Jenny@SocietyStylist.com to book an initial consultation.
LOOK #1
Total Price of Look #1: $67.96
Item: Navy blue long patterned dress
Spring Trend: Pattern, Bright & Blue
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $19.99
Item: Brown Leather Platform Wedges
Spring Trend: Wedge, Neutral Shoe
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $24.99
Item: Gold Necklace
Spring Trend: Statement Jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $14.99
Item: Gold Medallion Ring
Spring Trend: Statement Jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $7.99
LOOK #2
Total Price of Look #2: $129.42
Item: Green Trench
Spring Trend: Stylish Trench, Bright Colors
Brand: Merona
Price: $39.99
Item: Wide-legged Denim
Spring Trend: Denim
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $7.48 (on sale from $29.99)
Item: Tortoise Sunglasses
Spring Trend: It is always trendy to shade your eyes and over-sized glasses hide many things and add a touch of style to any outfit
Brand: Mossimo
Price $16.99
Item: Gold Necklaces
Spring Trend: Layered jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $14.99/each (2 shown)
Item: White Tank
Spring Trend: This is a great basic to mix in with your spring trends
Brand: Brand: Liz Lange (maternity…awesome because they are extra long)
Price: $9.99
Item: Brown Leather Platform Wedges
Spring Trend: Wedge, Neutral Shoe
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $24.99
LOOK #3
Total Price of Look #3: $97.20
Item: Tan Trench
Spring Trend: Stylish Trench
Brand: Merona
Price: $39.99
Item: Crisp White Shirt
Spring Trend: White Shirt
Brand: Merona
Price: $17.99
Item: Dark denim skinny jeans
Spring Trend: Denim
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $19.99
Item: Blue Pointed Toe Flat
Spring Trend: Blue, Bright Colors
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $4.24 (on sale from $16.99)
Item: Royal Blue Print Scarf
Spring Trend: Blue, Bright Colors, Pattern
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $14.99
LOOK #4
Total Price of Look #4: $100.95
Item: Pink Floral Cardigan
Spring Trend: Bright Color, Pattern
Brand: Merona
Price: $19.99
Item: Crisp White Shirt
Spring Trend: White Shirt
Brand: Merona
Price: $17.99
Item: Orange Skinny Belt
Spring Trend: Bright Color
Brand: Merona
Price: $12.99
Item: Dark denim skinny jeans
Spring Trend: Denim
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $19.99
Item: Neutral Pump
Spring Trend: Neutral Heel
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $29.99
LOOK #5
Total Price of Look #5: $112.93
Item: Aqua and Brown Cardigan
Spring Trend: Bright Color, Pattern
Brand: Merona
Price: $19.99
Item: Coral Tank
Spring Trend: Bright Color
Brand: Liz Lange (maternity…awesome because they are extra long)
Price: $9.99
Item: Tortoise Sunglasses
Spring Trend: It is always trendy to shade your eyes and over-sized glasses hide many things and add a touch of style to any outfit
Brand: Mossimo
Price $16.99
Item: Dark denim skinny jeans
Spring Trend: Denim
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $19.99
Item: Stacked Bangles
Spring Trend: Stacked bangles
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $7.99/set (2 sets shown)
Item: Neutral Pump
Spring Trend: Neutral Heel
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $29.99
LOOK #6
Total Price of Look #6: $90.44
Item: Floral Printed Blouse
Spring Trend: Pattern, Bright Colors, Draping
Brand: Merona
Price: $19.99
Item: Hot Pink Studded Belt
Spring Trend: Bright Colors
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $12.99
Item: Grey Sweater
Spring Trend: This is just a basic piece that will mix-n-match easily. Your closet should be full of pieces that will do this.
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $19.99
Item: Neutral Pump
Spring Trend: Neutral Heel
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $29.99
Item: Wide-legged Denim
Spring Trend: Denim
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $7.48 (on sale from $29.99)
LOOK #7
Total Price of Look #7: $82.52
Item: Navy Skirt
Spring Trend: Feminine
Brand: Rodarte
Price: $14.98 (on sale from $29.99)
Item: Green Tank
Spring Trend: Bright Colors
Brand: Liz Lange (maternity…awesome because they are extra long)
Price: $9.99
Item: Grey Top with attached chains
Spring Trend: This is a great neutral color with a fun detailing
Brand: Xhiliration
Price: $12.58 (on sale from $17.99)
Item: Purple Sweater:
Spring Trend: Bright Color
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $19.99
Item: Large Black Stone Ring
Spring Trend: Statement Jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $7.99
Item: Layered Black Necklaces
Spring Trend: Statement Jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $16.99
LOOK #8
Total Price of Look #8: $73.95
Item: Red Swimwear Cover-up
Spring Trend: Bright Colors
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $17.99
Item: Stacked Bangles
Spring Trend: Stacked bangles
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $7.99/set (2 sets shown)
Item: Brown Leather Platform Wedges
Spring Trend: Wedge, Neutral Shoe
Brand: Mossimo
Price: $24.99
Item: Gold Necklace
Spring Trend: Statement Jewelry
Brand: Target Store Brand
Price: $14.99
Don’t Be Afraid of the Braid
Braids. Believe it or not, they are in fact on-trend, right now. Does that worry you? Do you have images of the Wendy’s girl in your mind? Don’t worry… we won’t style you like Pippi Longstocking. However, these ladies did know a big trend when they styled their hair! Braids today are a little bit different than braids of yesterday. Today’s braids have some sex appeal, some class and some sophistication to them. No Cindy Brady braids. Think Lauren Conrad. Think Amanda Bynes. Think Rebecca Romijn. Ok, is that a better image? Of course it is!
Braids are gorgeous. They can be red carpet ready or they can be casual Sunday brunch looks. However you choose to braid your hair you know you’ll be in great company and in great style. Before you start weaving your hair into those three sections, you’ll need to know a few important style tips to secure the best braid. From styling products to hair products to braid ideas we’ll keep you in the “loop”!
Editor: Valerie Elizabeth
Staff Writer: Karen Yannacio Morse
5 DAILY FASHION TIPS:
1) Tease the braid a little to give it some edge!
2) Use a thickening lotion like Bumble & Bumble Grooming Crème to add more oomph to those braids!
3) Oscar de la Renta’s models rocked braid updos on the red carpet! Try it!
4) Add a pony tail extension, braid & wrap to create a sophisticated look. Quality extensions ONLY!!!
5) Wear braids, your way. Sophisticated or messy, try variations. LC seems to sport a new braid style weekly.
