Sarah Michelle, The Fierce Glamour
I m a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger. I have a huge passion for makeup, clothes, accessories, hair products, all styles, and trends, designer homes, flea markets, and any piece of furniture I can redo.
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How Attitude Can Make or Break a Breastfeeding MomPositive support for a breastfeeding mom is one of the biggest keys to success. -
Beauty Guru: Guide to Fresh, Healthy Skin After Having a BabyMy face has taken a beating over the last year, with all the hormones raging thru me. It has gone from combo to oily (during mid-pregnancy) to dry and back to combination now. I've had my fair share of breakouts and discoloration since baby girl was born -
Beauty Guru: Photo Tutorial for Date-Worthy Smokey EyesFebruary is the month of love and of course that means dates. Who doesn't love a good smokey eye for date night? Smokey eye makeup doesn't have to be a scary thought. Follow theses simple steps for a quick easy smokey eye for your next date night! -
Beauty Guru: How to get newsprint nail artNail Art is all over the web! Including THIS Shine Beauty Guru assignment! Every few pins from Pinterest are nail art. Some people have major talent and major teaching skills too! One of my favorites is s Newsprint Nails. -
Beauty Guru: Fall makeup trend - winged eyelinerAutumn is teasing me every morning with light breezes and cooler temperatures. It makes me ready for jackets, dark denim, pretty wavy hair, and darker shades of lipstick! This beauty guru assignment is about fall makeup trends, I chose winged eyeliner! -
Beauty Guru: Top summer beauty secretsSummer is well upon us and record heat around the country have us grasping for any beauty tips we can. Instead of melting, hopefully these tips will help you beat the heat the rest of this summer.
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Beauty Guru: My worst summer beauty mistakesSummer heat is hard on a beauty routine. Some of my biggest beauty mistakes have happened during this season. Avoid my mistakes or share your own.Also published on:
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Beauty Guru: 5 favorite items in my makeup bagSarah Michelle, of The Fierce Glamour, reveals her 5 must have essentials in her makeup bag. All add up to a flawless fresh face to give your morning routine a quick kick! -
Beauty Guru Review: Braun Satin Hair BrushThis month was all about the hair! I got to test the Braun Satin Hair brush with Active Ion Technology. I was pumped. Who can't use new hair brush, plus when it says "satin hair" who wouldn't be on board? Let's break it down.The Braun Satin Hair brush boasts, "an active ion jet releases millions of
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Beauty Guru Post: Skin Truth, How Sensitive Are You?During the last few years, I've come to realize (the hard way of course!) that I have sensitive skin! It's especially been bad lately when I've tried a different product. What?! How did this happen? Great questions, which I can't answer. But I here are a few ways I found out that I now need the "sen
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How to Keep Your Clothes Looking Brand NewAre you hard on your clothes? Do you give away alot of stuff through out the year because its faded or thinned? Has something been ruined from colors bleeding?
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What I Want To Wear on July 4thThis weekend is a LONG weekend! Yay! And it's time to celebrate the 4th of July!
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User Post: Quick Style Guide: Pattern/Print Mixing Made EasyAre you as obsessed with pattern/print mixing as I am? I love looking through my favorite blogs & magazine to see how they mix florals, prints, and patterns together! But when it comes to wearing it myself, I get stumped. I'm afraid I'm going to look stupid or just plain confused about what to put t
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Beauty Guru Review: Gillette Venus Pro-Skin MoistureRich RazorThis time around us Beauty Guru's were sent Gillette Venus Proskin Moisture Rich Razors to test! Since it's the start of summer, this razor couldn't have come at a better time!
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User Post: Wear Neon Without Looking Like an 80′s Movie ExtraWhen you think of NEON, what comes to mind? The 80′s of course! Big hair and neon everywhere!
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Beauty Guru Post: Accordion to Me: Why I want a Pleated SkirtHave you seen this new trend of accordion pleated skirts? Aren't they gorgeous??
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Beauty Guru Post: Essential Summer Must HavesIt has hit 90 degrees here over the past few days. Ladies and Gentlemen, summer is here. Oh joy! (I have a love/hate relationship with summer..) With it here, that means there are some things you just must have! Now, this isn't your normal must have list. These aren't shoes or dresses, these are pra
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Dear Body Lotion, you’re fired and have been replaced. Please leave.Dear Body Lotion, You're fired and have been replaced. Please take your cap and leave immediately. Sincerely, My Skin I've had to switch body lotion. This transition from winter to spring to summer (yes, summer it was 90 degrees today, *hate*) has been truly rough on my skin. Worse than ever, actua
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Shine Beauty Guru Review: SoftSoap Body Butter Strawberry SmootherIn Texas, it has already hit the high 80's so shorts, dresses, and smooth legs are a must! And with that dry flaky skin is no beauty "do"!Enter: SoftSoap Body Butter Strawberry Smoother. Which promises "this skin-pampering body buff wash contains juicy strawberry & jojoba butter extracts to help ret
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User post: My 5 favorite Spring Trends"What are the top 5 Spring trends that you are looking forward to seeing/sporting this season?" 1) Shorts, Shorts, Shorts
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User post: Splurge vs. Save: The Little White DressEaster is in a month, Spring is here, and gosh darn it, I'm ready for WHITE! So enter this edition of:::Splurge vs. Save::: The Little White Dress
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User post: Chic Transitioning from Winter to SpringSpring has sprung. Or at least on the calendar! If you're anything like me, you want spring and summer clothes NOW. Here are a few quick ways to update your wardrobe with spring touches that are still weather appropriate.
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How To Make A Headband HolderI've been looking for a headband holder or how to make one for a long time? Well I didn't get any where with it so I decided to make my own. Here's how I made it!
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User Post: How To Feel Good About Trying On ClothesTrying on clothes, sucks. Most people don't like to. And in my own experience, it usually ends up with disappointment. "Nothing fits right." "I'm not tan enough." "This looks horrible!" The bad thoughts only increase and I feel worse about myself than when I went in.
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Guru Review: Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume MascaraOur latest product to test was Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara, whew, that's a mouthful!! So does it do all the things that are in its title?Yes.
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Colgate 360: Hello, Pretty Shiny Teeth!The new Colgate 360° ActiFlex SonicPower Toothbrush that I got to test at a Beauty Guru was a suprise! An electric toothbrush with a smaller head, good battery life, and good bristles. Amazing! This brush is really good!I've had more expensive "high-quality" (notice the quotes!) electric toothbrush
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AMA Red Carpet Rundown: Worst and WeirdThese kind of all fall under the same category I guess. These are the worst dressed and the weirdest dressed from last night's AMAs.
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AMA Red Carpet Rundown: Gorge and OKLast night were the American Music Awards on ABC. All my fave musicians showed up and while I didn't catch the show, I sure did find the pictures of the red carpet. Let's run it down! Originally I was gonna have three categories: Best Worst and Weird. But I wanted to include more pictures.
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User Post: Open Letter to Baby FeverDear You,
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Do you whip your hair? I’m gonna start!I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair... A) She's got genetics of hollywood.
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Shine Beauty Guru: best beauty advice I've ever gottenThis month's beauty guru assignment was to reveal the best beauty advice I've ever gotten. I admit, I sat on this one for a long time. Till due day actually. I considered hair advice, skin advice, make up advice, and only one word kept popping into my head. My mom always told me:
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Quick Style Guide: Ways to feel more chic in your glasses!First off, I'm contacts girl. I've worn contacts since I was about 12. My glasses have always been my backup. I wear them when I'm too lazy to put in my contacts, when my eyes get too dry, and around the house. Because they are the backup plan, I don't really like the way I look in them and don't we
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User Post: Fashion Week is here! Watch the shows live!Fashion week is here loves! Its finally time! I'm beyond excitement at this point. I'm totally bummed I can't attend the Independent Fashion Bloggers conference, which is taking place as we speak, but I'm staying updated through Grit&Glamour's updates !
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User post: Quick Style Guide: Labor Day Weekend WearSo its what most people think of as the last weekend of "Summer"! An extended weekend, family gatherings, friend gatherings, mini-vacays....go out with style this summer! Here's a few suggestions to make your wardrobe this Labor Day weekend stylish and fresh!
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User post: Quick Style Guide: Dealing with a “Not-So-Fall†FallI'm tired of the heat. Sick and tired of it. For the last few weeks, the average temperature has been 100 degrees. While usually the temps may begin to drop in other states, around here it's gonna stay hot. See, we don't really get a fall. (Two Thanksgivings ago, it was 75 degrees) We get hotness th
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A New Dress every day around $1, oh yes she did!You may have read this report on Yahoo! last week, which is where I found it. But I'm still fascinated and if you haven't, stay tuned for an awesome read about the creative idea a girl had to save money and get cute clothes! -
Love My Links: Fall style preview!Loves, it may be the hottest part of August (yesterday got up to 105 degrees!) but I'm already dreaming of tights, cardis and all fall clothes. The back to school clothes ads don't help either! Of course, I need a whole new wardrobe for school, even though I don't attend anymore. Let's shop! Well I'
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Love My Links: Summer HairThis NO DYE JULY isn't easy. I can see roots growing already and I don't like it. I'm having to style my hair around the roots. No tight ponies, or center parts anytime soon! I've already decided that as soon as July is over (Hello, Sunday!) I'm going to make my hair blonder. At least for a month my
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Shine Beauty Guru: My Summer Beauty Secret makes waves!This month's Shine Beauty Guru assignment is:
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User post: Sephora’s Chic Prints For Nails equal patterns of love!We all follow celebrity fashion and beauty for influence and inspiration. So when Katy Perry, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more starting sporting awesome patterns on their nails, I took notice! (hounds tooth, zebra, silver fishnet, floral, cherries, leopard print) Welcome to the
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No Dye July: Buying the right shampoo!Half way through July! So far so good. Have you dyed lately? I haven't. Right now, I'm concentrating on getting my hair to a healthy state and protecting my current color. *horns and trumpets* Bring on the color safe shampoo! But which one is the right one to buy?
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First Outfit Post…ever.Lots of fashion blogs focus on personal style and outfit posts. I especially love to read …loveMeagan's blog ! She has great style, pictures, and more. So I've decided to give this outfit post thing a try! Here we go:
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User post: What's your signature nail color this summer?Every time I give myself a DIY pedi, I pick the same color. It is just inevitable. Pink Parka by Essie is my go-to summer toe color! It's bright neon pink and screams summer!While neon pink is one of my favorite colors, I can't wear it everyday on my clothes. So what better way than on my toes!!
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User Post: Sweat and Water get the knockout with the right Strength!As soon as clinical strength deodorant came out, I was on it. Texas heat + weak deodorant don't mix well. So Secret Clinical strength was a blessing. When I found out, we would be testing the WATERPROOF kind, I was stoked! Summer is upon us and this couldn't come at a better time. I opened that baby
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Month Long Mission: No Dye JulyLast year, I did a month long feature called No Buy July ! Do you remember? I attempted to not buy anything fashion and beauty related for an entire month. I fell off the wagon once or twice but it wasn't a total waste of a mission.
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User Post: Do you hide behind accessories?I'm not just talking statement jewelry, which of course makes a statement. Do you let jewelry be the prominent part of your outfit to cover other things? I think I'll go more in depth in this topic one day. Today, I let my necklace do the talking. I'm hoping that it will distract others from noticin
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User Post: Sweat and Water get the knockout with the right Strength!As soon as clinical strength deodorant came out, I was on it. Texas heat + weak deodorant don't mix well. So Secret Clinical strength was a blessing. When I found out, we would be testing the WATERPROOF kind, I was stoked!
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Red Carpet Rundown: Twilight EclipseOh loves its here again! Time for the Red Carpet Rundown for Twilight's Eclipse! I'm totally psyched about the premiere next Thursday at midnight! For now, let's focus on what the stars were wearing!!!
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Easy Access: Summer's Hottest TrendsSummer is in full swing, I'm already getting bored with my clothes. I don't really wanna buy more but I need some inspiration, STAT! I'm in need of some major fashion voltage! I'm obsessed anyway so why not share! So today I've searched through some of my fav magazine websites and found the hottest
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User Post: Quick Style Guide: Staying Beautiful in the HeatOh, its been to long since the last quick style guide! And you know how I love them so! It's summer ya'll! And in Texas that means 85 degrees by 9:00am. It's hot, its sticky, its hard to stay beautiful! So of course I've got some fabulous things to offer to help stay looking hot all day long!
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Downtown Girls on MTV: Maybe worth watching!Last week, a new show premiered on MTV-Downtown Girls. I watched a rerun over the weekend and stumbled upon the new episode last night! It reminds me of a "regular girl" version of The City. I'm not completely sold yet but a couple of things intrigue me:
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User Post: My Spring Wedding-Dresses, Shoes, Jewelry, oh my!I think every little girl dreams of the day she gets married starting around the age 3. Its encouraged and though of as cute. This includes visions of big dresses, long trains, flowy veils, and lots and lots of tulle, bridesmaids in colors all matchy. I was no exception. I was into drawing around 12
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User post: How many times did you change clothes this morning?Some mornings getting ready for work and picking out clothes is easy. I already know what I feel like wearing and it's easy to put together. Other days it's misery. Clothes strewn everywhere; shoes all over the house!
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Step out of your normal beauty box-I dyed my hair red!For our May Shine ! Beauty Guru Challenge, we were asked to "document a beauty transformation". We were challenged to step out of our normal beauty routine and try something new/different! -
Moulin Tennis? More crazy tennis fashionA few months back we talked about Maria Sharapova's interesting outfit during the Australian Open, well now its Venus Williams' turn!
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User post: My Spring Wedding-Hair and MakeupLovelies, as you know I got married in April (Mine was a week before MJ's, crazy small world right?). I finally am back to a regular routine and can blog out the wedding! (plus we got the pictures back so I can show too!) Our wedding was outside on a Saturday in the afternoon. It was a small intimat
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User post: Product Review: Goody's Spin PinSometime last week, I saw the tail end of a commercial for a new hair product/accessory. Whoo-hoo! The name: Goody Spin Pin
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Product Review: Goody's Spin PinSometime last week, I saw the tail end of a commercial for a new hair product/accessory. Whoo-hoo!
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User post: Sunglasses Philosophy: Man vs. WifeI love sunglasses. They are the best accessory for summer and can instantly make you look trendy! You can buy expensive ones, cheap ones, medium size, over size, kid size. Whatever your want you can find it.
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User Post: What's your most complimented article of clothing?Do you have a piece of clothing that always gets compliments? I do. It's a red patterned dress with flutter sleeves and a high waist. (I ordered it off of Just Add Jeans who just opened a store in the Dallas Bishop Arts District, I'm DYING to go! Seems like you can't order online anymore *crying*) I
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Southern Charm on the Red CarpetSouthern Charm on the Red Carpet Last weekend was the Kentucky Derby! Get out the flowers, hats, and dresses because here comes southern charm and frill! I have absolutely NO interest in horses, races, and the like. But it sure is fun to look at the celebrities on the red carpet. I really only foun
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Beauty Guru Review:Cover Girl Smoky Shadow BlastAs a guru, I'm always super excited to try our new products. This month it was Cover Girl's Smoky Shadow Blast in Purple Plume. I was suprised to see that it was a cream shadow and a stick. Who knew that combination could happen! I've used cream shadows before and it hasn't been a pleasant experienc
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Break time! Who needs the blues, perk up in White Jeans!Ok loves, its time! My wedding is this weekend! I won't be blogging until after we get back from our honeymoon on the 26th. Don't give up on me! I'll have lots more time after we get back and we'll start to delve into these summer/spring trends full force! YAY for florals and sandals! Until the, tak
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User Post: love my links!Love My Links! on a gloomy Tuesday! Its a gloomy cloudy tuesday, so here's some fun links to get you out of mid-week blues! LOVE MY LINKS!
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Paint Nude! on your nails! Love the effect! Beauty Guru ReviewBeauty Guru Reviews Nail Polish Shade In Nude!That would make quite the headline wouldn't it! But its true! We got to review one of this season hottest trends-Nude/Neutral nail polish! We got to test CND's Colour & Effects line in Desert Suede and Gold Shimmer polish.Their website touts "Content you
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User Post: Varying Temps= layers, layers, layers!It's a lovely afternoon. Sun is shining and it's a good 75ish degrees. My wardrobe: a black/white striped floral print dress. The top half is tiny black and white striped with a wide stretch band empire waist with a floral print pattern on the bottom half. And I'm wearing leggings underneath it with
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User post: What kind of borrower are you?This past weekend was a girl's weekend at my house. Three of my best friends and I had a big girls night out and borrowed each others clothes, shoes, makeup, and accessories. In all the clothes swapping, I came across a dress to borrow from CLK to wear on my upcoming vacation. This got me thinking.
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User Post: Quick Style Guide: Mens Casual stepped up!A few days a go I had a twitter follower ask for a few tips on how to dress up a casual wardrobe. Pretty easy right? Well this follower happens to be male! Men's fashion is an area that I usually don't do, but let's try it out. Just to be clear, I judge Men's fashion on if my boyfriend would wear i
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User post: When is your clean time?I'm a habitual night shower taker. I feel like it relaxes my body and makes me mentally prepared for sleep. Plus I love sliding under the sheets feeling clean and fresh. When I stray away from my normal routine and have to get clean at a different hour, it kind of annoys me. So this morning before I
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User Post: Beauty Obsession. Don't give me Lip! Wait, actually do!OBSESSION:Main Entry: ob·ses·sion -
What are you wearing today?On a rainy Friday, let's play!
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Because its time to giv'em Kell! Kell on Earth premiers tonight!Its finally here! The premiere of Kell on Earth happens tonight on Bravo! If you are a "Hills" lover, you know who Kelly Cutrone is! She is also featured on "The City" sometimes, as Whitney Port's boss. People's Revolution is where Whit got her start. I'm super pumped about it!Here's a little info!
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Doppelganger Week-who do I look like?Occasionally, trends go around on facebook and everyone puts a phrase or link in there status. Well this week its "Doppelganger Week"
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User Post: What are you wearing today?Time for another edition: What are you wearing today?
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user post:Dress Codes-Decoded!About a week or two ago, an acquaintance asked for some advice about proper party attire. She was attending a black & white party and didn't know what exactly it was or what to wear. This situation (no, not the Guido from Jersey Shore) got me thinking.
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Dress Codes-Decoded!About a week or two ago, an acquaintance asked for some advice about proper party attire. She was attending a black & white party and didn't know what exactly it was or what to wear. This situation (no, not the Guido from Jersey Shore) got me thinking. Proper attire to any event is a grey area. Unle
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SAG Awards: best, worst, what?? dressedThe Screen Actor's Guild Awards were this past Saturday. While I missed the show I've been pouring over gown pictures. Here are the best, worst, and "what?!" dresses of it all!TO SEE THE REST OF THE GALLERY,click here! -
Maria Sharapova: Couture on the Court?Maria Sharapova, noted tennis player and sex symbol, lost at day one of the Austrailian Open this past weekend. But her performance was more overshadowed by what she was wearing! Maria opted to wear Nike Golden Set Women's Tennis Dress .
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Dead Winter Days= Dreaming of Spring Feet!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 f
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My face + Kiehl's= Frenemies!When I recieved the Kielhs Ultra Facial Cream, I literally jumped up and down like little girl! I read all the Gossip Girl books and one of the "luxury" brands they use is Kielhs. Hence, I was super excited to try whatever was inside and have an expensive beauty experience!So here's a little about t
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Hair Rut? Two easy, quick solutions!This week I've felt like I have been in a hair RUT! The cold air already sucks the moisture out of my hair enough without blowdrying or straightening, so I've been trying to layoff the heating tools. Well this has resulted in air -dried, wavy in spots, thrown back with a headband or ponytail hot mes
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User post: Trends or Basics?This morning on E!'s Daily 10, they ran a segment called New Year, New You. It was all about Spring 2010 trends. They included motorcycle boots, and a white motorcycle jacket. I usually love segments like this but today it rubbed me the wrong way. I love to be a trendy as the next girl. But I don't
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2009 Rewind! Tell me your best and worst moments!Hope everyone had an amazing Holiday!! I did! Whoo-hoo for Christmas engagements! Back to the grind! Now its time for the New Year! A time for looking to new goals, dreams, and more. 2009 has been a great year with good and bad moments! Instead of doing a cheeky retrospective, I want you to tell me
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What are you wearing today? Xmas Eve Eve EditionLet's play a Christmas Eve EVE edition of , What are you wearing today?
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User post: Christmas Day Style-quick and easy!Is anyone else stumped what to wear on Christmas? I am! Going to multiple families, cooking, eating, standing, sitting, opening presents= the need for a breathable, comfy outfit. Here's the breakdown:
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Social Network + Fashion=ObsessionIf you add a social networking site website like Facebook or Myspace, with millions of users, and the Do's and Don'ts section of Glamour.com, with thousands of pictures of street style, what do you get?+
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User Post: Redken Body Full Review-Body, Yes Please!For this review I decided to jump in with both feet, well more like whole head. I abandoned almost all of my other hair products (still had to apply my split end treatment) to use all of the Redken samples I received. The 4 tested are from the Redken Body Full line which is supposed to "provide norm
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User post: Christmas Honesty: why I don't ask for fashion related itemsThe shopping season is in full swing as people rush to find the perfect gifts, and hope to receive the perfect gift. TV Commercials are ripe with deals and sales. My favorites has been the Target ads, with the little girl who confesses all her bad behavior when she thinks her parents spent too much
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Help! Where do I begin with red lipstick?Every Christmas, I throw a holiday party. It has evolved from a few friends coming over randomly to a nice cocktail party.Its this saturday. YAY! I have my dress, shoes, jewelry, and hairstyle all picked out. But make up is throwing me for a loop. I've decided to do ruby red lips. But I have no red
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User post: How to find the perfect winter coatWith 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!
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Quick Style Guide: Thanksgiving Attire..leave room for the turkey!Thanksgiving is upon us! Family, Friends, Food, Clothes? What does one wear for a meal with family, or more than one meal with different families? Here's your quick style guide for Thanksgiving dressing! (haha, so punny!)
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5 Thankful Thoughts About Your Body ImageThanksgiving is just a few days away loves. And now is the time to name what we are thankful for! I have plenty to be thankful for, and I'm not gonna bore you with all, but I will share with you 5 things.
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5 Thankful Thoughts About Your Body ImageThanksgiving is just a few days away loves. And now is the time to name what we are thankful for! I have plenty to be thankful for, and I'm not gonna bore you with all, but I will share with you 5 things.
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User post: Re-wearing an outfit 2 days in a row....do or don't?Ok, so at the end of last week, I may or may not have committed a fashion faux pas-and I don't care. I'm pretty sure this is what MJ would refer to as a " fashion crime "
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New Moon-Red Carpet RundownAbout 2 weeks ago, I finally watched Twilight. And I'll admit, since then, I've watched it 4 or 5 times. As we all know, New Moon comes out Friday! (w0o-hoo!) And the lovely vamps, werewolves, and humans walked the red carpet on Tuesday. Here's the rundown:
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What's so wrong with being jaded? At least your nails...Salon visits get expensive! And lately, who has time and money to sit down and get their nails done! I'm all about diy manicures/pedicures.
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Its Here, Fierce Glamour’s new home!!Hip, Hip, Hooray! Fierce Glamour Blog has a new home!! We have our own web address, with pages and pictures and whatever we like!www.thefierceglamourblog.comIts our new home! We hope you like it! Its still not quite all the way done, but from now on, you can find us there. All the old posts are ther
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User Post: Clutch Time!When you go out, do you lug around your big huge purse? Does it get in the way everywhere you go? Do you hate keeping up with it? My answer to this all of the above is yes! I've been looking for a super cute clutch for a long time. I finally found one! Its a little long but I can't wait to use it!
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Winter Weddings...what do you wear?! Quick GuideSo 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!
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Oh boy, Olsenboye!Unless you've been living under a rock with no tv, or media in the US for the last 23 years, then you definetly know who the Olsen twins are. Mary-Kate and Ashley have built an empire in their life so far, and made a huge impact on the fashion world through their own line, Elizabeth and James, and e
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My Stiletto Saviour--a story from SwedenAs you know, there are big changes coming to the blog very soon, and Tiffany a mid-westerner transplanted to Sweden by love is working on it! She's doing an amazing job!! THANK YOU TIFF! She shared her feelings about her stilettos with me earlier and I had to share:"As a mid-western girl living abro
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User Post: Belt Buckle Bulge Solution!The waist of most of my pants (especially my jeans) stretches out pretty fast. Thus they require a belt. But I like to wear fitted tops that are longer than my pants waist. This leads to a dilemma.
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User post: Obsession of the day: LeggingsI could wear these every day for the rest of my life (or at least until I get tired of them). I mean work, play, and sleep in them. Mine are unbelievably comfortable. Today, it is basically flooding outside so rain boots are a must. And leggings are the perfect "pant?" to wear with them. They slide
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Is this trend really worth it? Thigh-high/Over the Knee Bootsam patiently waiting for just the right time to wear my boots . And this has me wondering if one of the biggest trends this season is worth the hype- thigh-high boots ? I haven't bought any, nor do I really plan too, but they sure do look fun to wear! But they also look extremely uncomfortable?!
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Makeup Wonderings...I go on tangents a lot, usually because I've just had a number of experiences with whatever I'm talking about. Well, today it is about makeup. ULTA is opening soon! ---As you know, we are finally getting an ULTA in Tyler . Yay! I'm patiently waiting for it to open, and drive by every once in a
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The Death of a HeelIt's a sad dreary day in more ways than one! I live in the South where we are experiencing mass amounts of rain. Every time I look out the window, rain, rain, and rain! Now normally I don't mind the rain because I have an umbrella, rain boots, and/or coat. Today was not one of those days. I didn't e
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As season change, I change other things too. Do you?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 pla
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The hunt is on for the elusive, PBP!Hunting season has started, but I'm not looking for any cute furry/feathery animals. What I'm searching for is of the clothing variety ( a MUST-HAVE) but very hard to find. I'm searching for the Perfect Black Pant (PBP).Does anyone else have this problem? I have 2 pairs right now. One is too long to
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User Post: Does your hair really matter? I believe it does.Within the past year a big focus has come upon African-American women's hair. Michelle Obama's hair has especially garnered a lot of attention! This article, "Why Michelle Obama's Hair Matters " on Yahoo! News caught my attention, opened my eyes and made me think. When Tyra Bank's talk show premiere
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User Post: Trend that confuses me: One-Long Sleeve Dresses. Hit or miss or awful?Last night I was watching Dancing with the Stars, not a normal activity since Gossip Girl is my #1 monday show, and noticed an odd outfit.And it wasn't on a dancer!!It was on Samantha Harris, she's the host who interviews the dancers backstage. She had on a one-shoulder long dress, ok, but the other
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fall edition: what are you wearing today?Today actually feels "fall-ish". Yay! So we must celebrate! What are you wearing today?I'm wearing a Delia's short-sleeve green/blue striped boyfriend cardigan with a white tank, black leggings, cheetah print flats, vintage double looped black glass beads, and rhinestone studs. My hair is straighten
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User Post: Dewy skin is in and YOU can get it with Olay Regenerist!When I think about skincare, wrinkles and fine lines are usually the last thing I consider. I mean I'm 23 and shouldn't have too many wrinkles yet right? So when I picked up the Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller to test as a Shine Beauty Guru, I was really skeptical. But what could it hurt? I me
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User Post: Fall's Here, Let's Review!So today is the first day of fall. And I'm starting to pull out those cool weather pieces even if its still 80 degrees.I'm just itching to try this season's hottest trends. But as fast as the fashion industry moves, I sometimes forget what's hot right now. So let's take a quick review of Fall's hott
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user post: The shoe I think every woman should own!Pumps, heels, stilettos..these are words that some women fear because they aren't "that type of girl" Well, I don't agree with this statement. I think that there is one type of pump that every woman should own. The black patent leather high heel will never go out of style. They instantly add chic to
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User post: At 13 aren't you supposed to be awkward? This girl is anything but!When I was thirteen, I didn't find myself pretty or confident and definelty not stylish (especially a budding fashionist) Well this little girl is nothing of the sort! Meet Tavi !
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User Post: TCM’S 15 Favorite Fashion Trendsetting Classic FilmsTCM's makes a list of its favorite films in a certain category every day. Well, yesterday they chose fashion. YAY! Here is their reason for making this list: "Film has provided fashion inspiration for audiences and fashion designers alike; costumes not only help create a character, but can spur real
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user post: The Wonderful World of Online Sample SalesLet's start with the most basic principle, the definition!Sample Sale : used by retail businesses in order to discard excess merchandise. Associated with the fashion industry. These sales are an opportunity to get near perfect merchandise at a fraction of the price. [Wikipedia]I've heard and read ab
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user post: wow! "The Vogue Guide: 100 under $100" worth a 2nd look!Fashion week is fast approaching!! YAY!! And NYC is gearing up for it with Fashion's Night Out and the release of "The September Issue" an inside look at fashion's most infamous characters, Anna Wintour Vogue editor-in-chief. Well, Vogue also decided to do us "regular folk" a favor in honor of Fashi
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user post: *sigh* It is August, but I'm ready for Boots already.The title says it all. I am ready to wear boots and dresses, jeans, tights, leggings, and more. I popped into payless earlier this week to see if Christian Siriano's new line was in yet (the clerk didn't even know about them) but they weren't. I did however get wrapped up at looking at their boots.
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User Post: I die! The Rachel Zoe Project is back, TONIGHT!The Rachel Zoe Project is back for its second season! Tonight at 10/9c on Bravo, tune in to see the crazy skinny eclectic RZ! Last season was filled with d-r-a-m-a!
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User Post: Doing the Dye!Last night I attended a going away dinner for a friend, and for some reason the conversation turned to eyelashes. The girl across from me was a natural blonde and mentioned that her eyelashes are so light that she hates spending 15 min putting on mascara. Then she said something that made my jaw dr
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SITE ALERT: Fantastic for ShoesGo to http://www.lulus.com/ right now! Don't check FaceBook first, don't check email first, go NOW! I just stumbled upon a great new website! I'm sure its been around but its new to me! I haven't gotten very far on the clothes part, but the shoes...Oh My! The offer some fantastic styles and brands a
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User Post: Haircut Dilemma. HELP!I'm in a pickle! I got the most adorabe, expensive haircut back in May. I cut off about 5 inches to get a cute "lob--long bob" with bangs. I have terribly missed my long hair but did love my fabulous new haircut. Well fast forward 3 months later, my hair has grown out to a length I'm super happy wit
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Comfy is the way, today.Today, I appeal to your comfy senses, instead of your fashionista senses. We all have are beautiful dresses, edgy tops, rocker heels and so on…but we also have our comfy clothes. Why? Because you're not going to wear your 5 inch stilettos and liquid leggings to clean in right! Anyway, everyone has
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A few things I want for fall..A few things that look enticing for fall:
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User Post: What are you wearing today?The fabulous Jennifer Romolini, Fashion and Beauty editor of Shine, used to ask what we were wearing occasionally. I thought It might be a good day to ask?I'm wearing a forever 21 tank dress with black/white stripes and 3 red buttons on the top with a blue jean material skirt, and black stretchy bel
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User Post: 5 Ways to Stay Feeling Fab in Horrendous HeatAugust is the worst of the summer months. The temperature is beyond just hot and its almost impossible to feel sexy. Clothes feel tight and sticky; make up feels heavy and pore-clogging. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here are 5 products to make yourself feel sexier quickly and easily! -
When is it appropriate to go sleeveless to the office? And at what age?Its 101 degrees here. My office building was built in 1888 and doesn't have great A/C. Thus, I'm constantly hot.My usual wardrobe has sleeves but lately I've been going sleeveless, wearing dresses and tops (not spaghettie straps, but with about 2 to 3 inches thick straps). Its just too too hot to we
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Look for summer! What do you think?Rihanna was spotted this week in NYC wearing this cute little number!I happen to love this patterened dress. Its perfect for summer! And her simple black sunglasses still make statement. But those shoes! They are fabulous no doubt! I'm not sure I love them with this sweetllittle dress.
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What store needs to come to your town?Tyler, Tx is only so big, but more and more stores are being built every day. Well, the stores that I want are NOT being built. Here are the two stores I think Tyler should have and why:
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What is your Go-To backup item?This morning I woke up 20 minutes later than I normally do. It left me with about 15 minutes to get ready. Eeek! So, I slapped on the bare minimum of makeup and put on a headband to tame my crazy hair. Then ran to my closet for clothes.
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User post: What is your most mortifying beauty product?Last month, we talked about the one beauty product we couldn't live without. But is there a product that you use that you would be horrified if anyone found out you used it? Some beauty trick that everyone always compliments you on and you tell them its natural, when really its something only you we
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Do you buy things when you feel sorry for yourself?Well No Buy July is quickly coming to an end. Here's and update. It hasn't been the easiest but I've been getting through it. Sure there has been plenty of temptation but I've done really well and resisted. That is until last Saturday. I had a terrible morning at the car repair place and then headed
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User Post: Bump-its: at the height of the sensation!Are you flat? Is your hair? Do you need a boost?
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How has your style evolved over the years?I was getting dressed for work yesterday, pulled out various outfits, making various combinations, ran out of time, threw one on, and walked out the door. Later, I caught my reflection in a window and was pleasantly shocked. I looked nice and pulled together with very minimum effort. This got me to
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Are you an impulse buyer?So we've made it half way through the month! Yay! I am happy to say that i haven't purchased ANY of the banned items. Now the temptation has been there, but that's never going to go away. I must confess, it is quite easy to not buy anything if you don't go to stores. So basically I have been avoidin
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User Post: How do you organize your stuff?So I've talked about organizing clothes in the closet , but what about everything else? Like jewelry, makeup, and hair/beauty products?How do you organize your stuff? Is it organized at all? Mine is about 1/2 and 1/2. Its more of an organized mess, because I still know exactly where everything else
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TREND ALERT: Black Lace Tights for Fall!This week is Fall Couture Week in Paris. Oscar De La Renta, Christian LaCroix, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Christian Dior, Givenchy, and more presented their collections of exquisite clothes. No of which I can afford and none of which I would wear because I don't have an couture parties on my calendar thi
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Buying Dilemma!Ok, Day 6 of No Buy July. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd say I'm at about a 7.5. I managed to go to Target and NOT even go near the clothes, shoes, or beauty aisles the other day! But on the 4th I ran into my first question of whether or not to buy. I was shaving my legs, ( a must for a day in shorts) an
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Confession Time: Online ShoppingConfessional: Just because I'm a "little" tired of shopping doesn't mean that my fingers don't want to do the clicking on store websites. A few days ago (in June) my happy little digits wandered right over to Victoria Secret's website. I mean Come On, they are having the semi-annual sale, how hard t
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New Feature starting July 1st! Are you in?Tomorrow is the beginning of July, and also the beginning of a new feature. Yay!During June, I was fortunate enough to be able to go to Chicago for two days. And found the wonderful stores of Forever 21 (Two HUGE ones might I add), H & M (Which is NOT around here and I had to check out all they hype
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The one beauty product EYE couldn’t live withoutI could NOT live without black eyeliner!
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Random Wonderings About Eye MakeupOk so I've been gone a little while, SO SORRY! Everyone needs a vacay now and then. But now back to seriously importmant topics: eye makeup! haha! SO here are some random wonderings:1) My summer saving grace at the pool, beach, and lake has been waterproof eyeliner! Unlike any gorgeous celebrity or
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5 trends for summerHarriet Mays Powell & Doria Santlofer of New York Magazine predict that these 5 trends are of "You'll See It Everywhere" proportions:1. Round Sunglasses
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For every season, there is a reason for a new purse?I'm going on a trip soon and I want to downsize my purse. I should go through my other purses to find the right one but of course, I want a new one. I would rather save my money to spend on the trip than buy a new purse FOR the trip. So, I'll stick with my first option.But it does seem like I just h
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My New Boyfriend! Blazer that is!Ok so I want a "boyfriend" blazer and I want it NOW! After seeing this adorable picture of Nicole Richie and her little Harlow in Hollywood, I want one. Nicole looks so chic without even really trying! I mean seriously what is easier than a white tank, jeans, and black boyfriend blazer, a few layere
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User Post: For every season, there is a reason for a purse?I'm going on a trip soon and I want to downsize my purse. I should go through my other purses to find the right one but of course, I want a new one. I would rather save my money to spend on the trip than buy a new purse FOR the trip. So, I'll stick with my first option.But it does seem like I just h
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Things I Want This WeekOk, so I've been looking through magazines and flippin through webpages and stumbled upon some super cute stuff lately that I want SO BAD! Of course, money is tight for everyone so these are just day dreams. But it sure is fun to dream. Alot of them are dresses because I lovethem! but we already kno
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user post: Weekend Wear- Whats your "uniform"?Ok, its Friday! Time for the weekend, I'm ready to slip out of heels and dress pants and into somthing comfy yet cute! Now we all know that the evening wardrobe for weekend is different for day, so lets stick to daywear. Tomorrow morning, I have errands to run "relatively early." I've been daydreami
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Weird and Wacky, but would you try it? Latisse-lash treatmentThe lastest wacky beauty treatment: Latisse solution "is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker." "the first and only FDA prescription treatment for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes"
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Weekend Wear- Whats your "uniform"?Ok, its Friday! Time for the weekend, I'm ready to slip out of heels and dress pants and into somthing comfy yet cute! Now we all know that the evening wardrobe for weekend is different for day, so lets stick to daywear. Tomorrow morning, I have errands to run "relatively early." I've been daydreami
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Summer time...change if you dare!So in January, I made a New Years Resolution to grow out my overly-dyed hair and continue growing the length of my hair to get it healthy and happy and natural and also not spend so much money on salon visits.Fast forward 5 months.... My roots have grown out about 5 to 6inches (i have slow growing h
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User post: What to wear to a Katy Perry Concert?Katy Perry will be in concert this next Monday at the House of Blues in Dallas! and guess whose going? Lil' ole me! I'm super excited to see the wacky singer. But I have a HUGE dilemma?!?!
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Katy Perry, What to wear?Katy Perry will be in concert this next Monday at the House of Blues in Dallas! and guess whose going? Lil' ole me! I'm super excited to see the wacky singer. But I have a HUGE dilemma?!?!WHAT DO I WEAR? -
From the Boring to the Wacko of the 2009 Met Costume Institute GalaThe 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala also brought out boring and wacko outfits. Take a look at some of the most boring and craziest styles. Who do you think was the worst? Who do you think lost their mind?Michelle @ Fierce Glamour Blog -
The Simply Elegant and Gorgeous at the 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala!Wow...fashion has hit its peak this 2009 with none other than the " Oscars of Fashion " the 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala. Celebs, Models and Designers came out swinging in their amazing attire. From wacko, to futuristic, to classic it was marvelous. My style radar is exploding with these pictures -
Sgt. Pepper at your command! or at least the jacket..Sgt. Pepper is back in command! Some of the hottest celebs and models have been sporting some retro wear like the Beatles did on their Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover: -
Heidi Klum: Pregnant Again?Ok, so we are by no means a celebrity gossip site but we just had to report what the web ( here, here and here ) is spinning with: reports say that, supermodel, Heidi Klum is pregnant with her 4th child!! Perhaps thats why she was wearing this heinous sweater and large coat on April 13? To cover a
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Maxi Dresses = Maxi MessesThis past weekend, I went out to a restaurant with a live band; the weather was nice enough to sit outside and from the way people were dressed; you would have thought it was summer. Of course to no great surprise, maxi dresses are back! With quite a vengeance, I saw at least 5 different girls with
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Let's talk about tan, baby, let's talk about you and me!Ok so spring has sprung and summer looms soon…meaning short shorts and bikinis. All in all, its time for skin to be shown in all its glory. I don't know about anyone else but my legs haven't really seen the light of day since September. I've recently started tanning (in a bed) again. I know I know
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What can brown do for you?The UPS man dropped off a package a little while ago decked out in all his browness, when i happened to look down and notice his feet! Ups takes their uniform seriously! They even have brown UPS socks with the golden label on them!
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Designer of the week-Betsey JohnsonI happen to LOVE Betsey Johnson. So of course it was time to feature her as designer of the week. Betsey does a little bit of everything: clothing, jewelry, accessories, handbags, and shoes. I have a few Betsey pieces, 2 pairs of earrings, a necklace, and a cocktail dress. I simply adore every piece
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Don't of the Week--Overdone PatternsPatterns are great all year long, and as the spring flowers bloom patterns come in bright pretty colors! Yet, people abuse this lovely trend so violently! Take a look:1. Floral patterns are great! Just not mixed on top AND bottom with the same pattern. Makes your eyes sore! With big prints, keep it
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Designer of the Week-Erin FetherstonI first saw Erin on The Rachel Zoe Project when Rachel attended her runway show. I also remembered Target featuring her as one of their Go International designers.
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Rain Rain…go get cute rain boots!So last week it was sunny and 80 degrees, Friday it was rainy and 38 degrees. Got to love the changing seasons! Since it was so rainy, let's pay tribute to the boots that don't get worn that often but when they do are definitely worth the money!RAINBOOTS!!!!Ok, first thought: ugly bright yellow rubb
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Don't of the Week-Denim OverloadOk, today's don't is another pretty simple don't overload on denim! It's never flattering and you look much sillier than you even know.Point 1:Denim shirt AND denim shorts! Double whammy! And the start of a "Texas Tuxedo" All one color; all unflattering.
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Spring Foward... to new colors!COLOR! One of best things about spring and summer is the rainbow of color that comes with the changing from dreary winter blacks and greys to the bright and bold prints, stripes and textures of the Spring/Summer season. Though in some parts of the country tempertures are freezing, it doesn't mean th
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Painted or Unpainted...does it really matter?Ok, so I live in Texas. The weather changes like crazy here. Two days ago it was 40 degrees; Today it will be 80 degrees. So picking clothing and shoes for weather is very crucial. Otherwise you'll end up very cold or very hot. So since its in the 80's today, I decided to wear cute black sandal wedg
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Designer of the week...Basil SodaI first became aware of Basil Soda when Katy Perry and Paula Abdul wore his creations to the 2009 Grammy Awards. Perry in a soft pink number with beaded detailing, and Abdul in a golden yellow dress with lots of metal detailing. While I wasn't loving Abdul's choice, Perry hit it out of the ballpark.
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Maybe for Fall, but I want it now!NYC Fashion Week Fall Collections 2009 has come and gone. Yet while looking through dozens of the designers, I found so many outfits I would LOVE to have now! These outfits would be great for the summer! Then paired with tights, they could take you right into fall!
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Seeing spots under clothes...and a mistake you don't want to make!Ok so this morning, I woke up a little late. I threw on my clothes, a simple yellow jersey dress with awhite lace cami and some flats.Got to work and didn't think twice about anything. While sitting at my desk, I looked down and saw dots. And not the kind from being dizzy!
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How much should we give this Octuplet Mom??Every other story on the news seems to be some new revelation about the Octuplet mom, Nadya Suleman. Now, she has launched her own website:( http://www.thenadyasulemanfamily.com/ )
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Bouffant BarrymoreHas anyone noticed Drew Barrymore's hair lately??? She had an awful bouffant thing at the Golden Globes and now in a new interview with Jen Aniston for the promotion of "He's just not that into You" she has it going on again!!!! What the heck? Does she think this is cute? Does she think it's attract
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Six More Weeks Of Winter StyleAs you know, Monday, February 2nd, was Groundhogs Day, and according to "Phil" the groundhog, we are gonna have 6 more weeks of winter! So don't break out those spring styles and colors just yet. Cherish those boyfriend cardigans, fluffy sweaters, suede boots, ugg boots, and tights just a little bit
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Idol StyleDid anyone see American Idol on Tuesday? Ok, dumb question, more specifically did anyone notice the fashion choices on Tuesday? *raises hand* I did!! There was a pretty Latina girl who looked super cute, and she could sing too! I don't remember her name but she had on a great grey tiered dress with
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To hair, with loveHello loves,I have a great love of headbands. They are super easy to throw on and look fabulous! So I decided to show you some of my favorites and some friends favorites. These headbands are from places like, Forever 21, Aldo, Steve & Barry's and Target. I especially love ones with bows! Thats why I
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Large hassles or Immense Glamour?I have a love/hate relationship with oversize purses/handbags. I love love love how they look and love to carry them. But, I overstuff them until my shoulder feels like its going to fall off with its weight and hate them for the moment. I have the basics of course: makeup bag, wallet, checkbook, pho