January 24, 2011
In early December I ran the post and Carlos by Carlos Santana giveaway, Help Me Pick the Perfect Pair of Carlos by Carlos Santana Holiday Shoes: And Get the Same Pair for Yourself!
You voted, and the CARLOS BY CARLOS SANTANA Women’s Windsor in Red/Red won! Here’s the complete look, with the winning pair of shoes. Thanks again for your input, and I hope you like the look with these rockin’ red Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes!
January 22, 2011
From Blake Lively to Alexa Chung, camel coats have been everywhere and on everyone this fall/winter season. If you’re still planning to add this piece to your closet but are wondering where to pick one up, we did the dirty work for you. Here are five FPD picks to get you looking chic in camel, and all for under $250. We wouldn’t want you breaking any new year’s shopping resolutions on our account.
Sleek and slightly curved, this Gap Wool blend funnel neck coat is at once timeless and sophisticated, for a mere $59.99 (was $168)
The J.Crew Glen plaid trench combines sporty accents and feminine detailing with a slight 70s throwback vibe. $249.99 (was $250)
Get your variety on at Topshop. From the top, go oversized and slouchy with this camel mohair mixed boyfriend coat, priced at $190. For a trench with a difference, opt for the camel belted capelet coat, also $190. Color blockers unite! For more than straight camel, get this version with bold black accents for $185.
-Kaci Hamilton
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January 21, 2011
Guest post via LollieShopping.com
One size does not fit all. And even if you grab a group of women who are all the same size, what looks good on a 5’10″ size 8 may not look so good on a petite size 8. But fashion comes with various fabrics, styles and silhouettes, and whether your are tall, short or full figure, there is chic spring fashion fit for you. Try these tips.
Tall Ladies
Oh, how I envy the tall ladies. But they don’t have it so easy, finding that many pants are too short for their long legs or the sleeves on shirts are not long enough. In the spring, the too-short sleeve problem is obsolete. However, where pants are concerned, tall ladies can turn to capris to keep them looking spring chic without length being an issue. Capri lengths can vary from ankle to just below the knee, so there are plenty of options and looks. In the spring, the tall women of the world can leave their long pants behind and depend on capri pants to keep them stylish.
Full Figure Ladies
Ladies, the maxi is here to stay. It took us by surprise when it arrived, and it has proven that it is not going anywhere. Plus Size Maxi Dresses create a sexy, slimming silhouette and can feature anything from bright, bold color to a stunning print. Select something with skinny straps or completely strapless, and show off the arms, shoulders and back, because skin is in.
Petite Ladies
I fall into this category. One thing about being petite is that my short legs allow me to wear heels with anything, including shorts. Click here to read the rest at LollieShopping
January 20, 2011
I’m from Pittsburgh, and in that town, we like the Steelers. I mean, we really like the Steelers. As in, it’s all people talk about. It’s all they care about. And it’s pretty much their uniform. I’m really not kidding; people dress to the hilt in Steelers gear all the time; regardless of if it’s a game day or not, or where they are — fancy restaurants, an office job, scanning your boarding pass at the airport – everywhere (even dinosaurs in Pittsburgh get decked out)!
It is the norm and acceptable! It’s nice to have hometown and home team pride, and I can personally vouch for that, since I have a line of Pittsburgh-based t-shirts I design, but I wanted to get something special for the upcoming Steelers vs. Jets AFC Championship game this Sunday. I did some comparison shopping to find some cool Steelers gear that wouldn’t completely swallow tiny frame, that wouldn’t be overly girly (i.e. Steelers jerseys in bubblegum pink), and is reasonably priced (relatively speaking). My favorite finds? See below! And who are you rooting for this weekend? Please say the Steelers!!
Pittsburgh Steelers Women’s V-Neck Tri Blend T-Shirt. $24.99 This shirt is a simple, clean design, and gets the point across – perfect!
Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers Ladies White Basic Slouch Hat, $15.95 There’s just something about a white hat…well that is, until it gets dirty, but still – love the look — it’s slightly different than the normal licensed gear, and again, straightforward design.
<Pittsburgh Steelers Ladies Black MVP Jersey Tote Bag, $39.95 I’ve seen a few ladies in the ‘burgh wearing these slung across the body, and I think they look way cooler in person and on-body.
Pittsburgh Steelers Black Quilted Tote Bag, $39.95 This bag is definitely more upscale than the former one, and more subtle in it’s messaging. You could definitely shove a few cans of beer in there for the tailgating before the game!
KE Specialties Pittsburgh Steelers Spa Set with Gift Bag, $44.99 When you see that products like this exist, I think it affirms how truly ga-ga people go over the Steelers. I wonder if sweet Troy Polamalu uses the bath salts after a game? And do you think those nail polish colors are perfectly Pantone-matched to the actual Steelers colors? My guess would be yes…
