secrets of fashion stylist's....

These are things that every girl should have on hand and packing these when traveling will help you look your best too!

A must have to close a gaping shirt or keep straps in place!  It is also an easy way to create an instant hem!

Handheld Steamer... this one is by Conair and costs around $25.00.  Easier and more fabric friendly than ironing!

A Lint Roller.... a must for picking up lint and pet hairs!

Needle and Thread..... Use for sewing up any rips or loose buttons

Safety Pins... Have various sizes on hand for last minute adjustments

Small Scissors... For cutting loose strings, tags, etc..

Seam Ripper... Opens pockets and other items that arrive sewn shut!

Static Eliminator..... no explanation necessary!

Stain Remover... erase spots the instant they happen!

If you are really pressed for time, a spritz of this will send unwanted creases packing!

smiles....

Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face today!  Happy Friday......

gotta have shoes.....

Zara
Laminated Heel Sandal
$159

Victorias Secrets
The City Sandal by Colin Stuart
$68

Nine West
Black Suede Peep Toe Pump
$99  

DSW
Kelsi Daggar "Felicia" Sandal
$69.94

Bakers Shoes
"Josie"
$80.00

Bakers Shoes
Cheynne Sandal
$55.00

cravings.....

just a few of the things I am craving right now.....

From top left:

Loving double breasted blazers... always in style and this one is by Malene Birger Karam and available at net-a-porter for $595.

Chanel perfume.... Chance is my signature scent and I ran out so it is on my list of must get soon!  Chance eau de parfum spray is available at Nordstrom for $115.

Monogram necklace....this is one of my "have to get it soons!"  I love this one which is available at Max and Chloe.  They have small, medium or large sized and I want the large which is about $210.  I love this layered with other necklaces!

Ippolita Glamazon Chunky Link Necklace.... only $8,500 (hahahaha) from Neiman Marcus!  Over my budget for a necklace but I'm sure I can find one similar in my flea market travels!!!

Valentino polka dot chiffon blouse at theoutnet.com.  On sale from $900 to $220.... Definitely a maybe!?

J Brand "Lovestory" jeans...  I am a huge fan of the flare jean for two reasons... One, because they are a reminder of the 70's (yup, bringing back memories for me!)  and the big reason is that they actually make you look slimmer because of the flared leg!   J Brand is one of my favorite jeans.  It is a bit expensive at $189 but worth every penny!

love this....

From time to time I find something that just strikes a chord in my heart and soul and this little piece written by Paul Harvey is just great!  Wanted to share with all....  It is from a wonderful little blog Hollies Quotes


Radio Personality, Paul Harvey writes.....


- We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse.  For my grandchildren, I'd like better.  I'd really like for them to know about hand-me-down clothes and homemade ice cream and leftover meatloaf sandwiches.  I really would. 


- I hope you learn humility by being humiliated, and that you learn honesty by being cheated.  I hope you learn to make your own bed and mow the lawn and wash the car. 


-  And I really hope nobody gives you a brand new car when you are sixteen.


-  It will be good if at least one time you can see puppies born and your dog put to sleep.  I hope you get a black eye fighting for something you believe in. 


-  I hope you have to share a bedroom with your younger brother.  And it's all right if you have to draw a line down the middle of the room, but when he wants to crawl under the covers with you because he is scared, I hope you let him.


-  When you want to see a movie and your little brother wants to tag along, I hope you let him.  I hope you have to walk uphill to school with your friends and that you live in a town where you can do it safely. 


-  On rainy days when you have to catch a ride, I hope you don't ask your driver to drop you two blocks away so you won't be seen riding with someone as un-cool as your Mom. 


-  If you want a slingshot, I hope your Dad teaches you how to make one instead of buying one.  I hope you learn to dig in the dirt and read books.  When you learn to use computers, I hope you also learn to add and subtract in your head. 


-  I hope you get teased by your friends when you have your first crush on a girl, and when you talk back to your mother that you learn what ivory soap tastes like. 


-  May you skin your knee climbing a mountain, burn your hand on a stove and stick your tongue on a frozen flagpole.  I don't care if you try a beer once, but I hope you don't like it.  And if a friend offers you dope, I hope you realize he is not your friend. 


-  I sure hope you make time to sit on a porch with your Grandpa and go fishing with your Uncle.  May you feel sorrow at a funeral and joy during the holidays.  I hope your mother punishes you when you throw a baseball through a neighbor's window and that she hugs you and kisses you at Christmas time when you give her a plaster mold of your hand. 


-  These things I wish for you - tough times and hard work, disappointment and happiness.  To me, it's the only way to appreciate life. 

inspired by pearls.....

Lauren Hampton
One of a kind belt

Lauren Hampton
One of a kind
Agate and Pearl Belt

Lauren Hampton Belt 

Lauren Hampton Belt 

Lauren Hampton Belt 

somewhere over the rainbow....

Have some fun with color this season and get a pair of either bright or pastel colored jeans..... It's one way to brighten up your day!