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Essential Summer Pieces

Kori Ellis — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:59:06 +0000

Lloyd Boston, Jones New York Style Guy and star of Fine Living Network’s Closet Cases, talks about his essential summer pieces that are stylish yet classic and easy on your budget.

“White Denim is a MUST for Summer, they’re as close to universal as you can get, next to your natural bare legs.”

“Stylist trick — Nude underpinnings will not show through even your lightest weight white’s this summer so be sure to have them on standby by for any occasion!”

Image: Jones New York

“Summer is all about bold, intense color — the hottest and easiest way to start sporting this look at your next summer fete with one item and pair with white to cool it down”

“Wraps are a year round essential. They travel perfectly for those unpredictable airplane temperatures and then easily transition into an elegant evening wrap, when the sun goes down during a wonderful dinner by the ocean.”

“Whether you are heading for a day at the beach or just to a brunch with your girlfriends, a simple, yet elegant pair of sunglasses add the finishing touch to any look this summer!”

These are Lloyd’s choices and they are definitely hot picks for summer. I have my own summer essentials list too. Some of these aren’t so economical, but they are could be staples in your summer wardrobe.

What are your favorite fashion trends or essential pieces this summer?

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Bargain Tuesdays – It’s Bikini Time

SP Bragg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:36:49 +0000

It’s time to look for something gorgeous that won’t hurt the budget and some days things just seem to fall into your lap!

Just in case you are in love with polka dots… do I have the bikini for you. Just too cute for words so I’m giving you a photo to help convince you. And take special notice of the bikini bottoms. I love the way the brought the pink ribbons in to match the top. And just $14.99 for each piece. Not bad on the budget at all and with these kinds of prices, you can have as many bathing suits as your heart desires!

Photo Credit: Target

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Monday’s What I’m Wanting – Kimchi & Blue Juxtapose Vest

SP Bragg — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:04 +0000

Today’s the day I get to pick what I want… for no good reason and today, it’s a vest…

And not just any vest. This one is big time different. It is so different, that I just had to provide you with a photo of the back as well. You have to admit, it is an easy way to dress up a simple little t-shirt.

Now is that cool or what? Available at Urban Outfitters

Photo Credit: Urban Outfitters

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A Little Link Love for a Friday Afternoon

SP Bragg — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:27:20 +0000

This is what five of my colleagues are talking about today…

Sasha at Tops2Bottoms has found the cutest trenchcoat. You are going to love the color!!

Kori at Glamor Gift Guide has a great little bag for you… and it looks just like a dragonfly!

Edie at Just a Formality has the most gorgeous dress. I love the fact that the color fades! Take a look. You will see what I mean!

Chloe at Gleaming Things has a very unusual bracelet to check out! Check it out!!

Christina at Ebeauty has a book that you might not want to miss.

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Thursdays at Sephora – What Everyone Is Looking At

SP Bragg — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:39:09 +0000

It’s time for another stroll through Sephora to see what they have that I/We might want. Thank goodness we have access to Sephora on-line. Makes it so much easier for those of us who haven’t a shop close by. I think that my closest is downtown Toronto. Going to have to do something about that! And something is in the works!

Today, I have fallen in love with another product from Two Faced. It’s called Glamour Gloss and this company is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine. To start off, I have already picked two shades for me that will be perfect. If you have yellow skin tones like I do, check out the Love Bites (plum shimmer) and Material Girl (golden pink shimmer) I also like the fact that they are promoting clear colors, which we all want for the summer months. We can leave the heavier pigments for the colder weather which we all know will be with us far too quickly. The line also contains a high concentration of essential oils that will feel so soothing to the lips.

Other colors available are: Girls on Film and Strange Love. Definitely worth checking out. Now tell me… can a girl have too many glosses in her make-up collection??

Photo Credit: Sephora

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Product of the Day… Schick Quattro

SP Bragg — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:06:03 +0000

You might think that all women’s razors are created equal. Trust me… they’re not. Just tried Schick Quattro for Women last night and I’m impressed. *One of the first thing that I look for is how it feels in your hand. The weight is perfect and it’s not going to slip out of your hand in the middle of your bath or shower. You really don’t want that to happen now do you?? There is also two conditioning strips, but I wasn’t expecting that each strip would feature different conditioners. One is aloe and the other is Vitamin E and B5, which makes for a very smooth and silky shave.

Another feature is that each cartride contains four blades which means that you should be able to shave each section of your leg ONCE. Gone are the days when you have to go over the same area several times. Don’t you hate that!! I want the process to be as quick as possible. I have a lot of things to accomplish in one given day. The faster I can cross things off my list the better!!

You are also going to like that the head pivots. That means no nicks as you shave the knee area. Definitely been there and done that!

*In short, you are going to love this razor. It does everything it promises and I like that!!

Photo Credit: Schick Quatro

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Tuesday’s 4 Pick

SP Bragg — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:59:29 +0000

With summer technically right around the corner, I thought that I would go looking for some MUST HAVES. Here’s what I found for you today. It’s all about new summer colors and summer hair. I am sooooo ready for summer to arrive and here’s hoping that it sticks around until at least December. Wishful thinking I know, but that’s what I want!

Stila Summer Eye Shadow Palette

Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves 5 fl oz (150 ml)

Evian® Brumisateur Mineral Water Sprays

Sephora Brand Summer Blockbuster Palette

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Monday’s What I’m Wanting – Ugg “Lourdes” Leather Wedge

SP Bragg — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:02:55 +0000

Today’s the day I get to pick what I want… for no good reason and today, it’s yes… another pair of shoes, but look at how cool they are. I love wedges and this style is even better! Just love the detailing and especially the metal studs! You could get tons of mileage out of this pair and the colors are perfect with my wardrobe… which means I really should have both colors. Remember today is all about what I want… not necessarily what I need.

*available in Black or Rust

Photo Credit: Bloomingdales

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Time for a Wish

SP Bragg — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:51:14 +0000

Well, I pretty much got my wish this week, but it can’t hurt to have some back-up! I have my computer back thank goodness. Hubby managed to wipe everything off and re-install what was needed. Now all I have to do is go and collect all of my favorite links and I’m good to go. If nothing else, it has taught me a lesson. Keep track of EVERYTHING because you just never know when it’s going to be gone in a poof!

*Any way check out these bangles. Are they cool or what? I love the little charms and I’m kind of favoriting the little key, but I might change my mind. And yes, they are from Nordstrom (a store I know a lot more about thanks to the digging I did last week!) You have to love Juicy Couture! Don’t think that I have seen anything belonging to them that I didn’t like! Should do a little digging on this company too. I had so much fun learning about Nordstrom, I just might make these articles something I do on a regular basis!

Photo Credit: Nordstrom

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Hydro Flavon Summer Travel Set by BABOR

SP Bragg — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:08:20 +0000

Wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your skincare items all in one spot and ready to go the minute you set off on vacation this year? Babor has taken all the work out of it for you by packaging up their signature cleansing duo, Hy-Ol and Phytoactive Base, Hydro Plus beauty fluids and BABOR’s 24-hour Hydro Flavon cream. Suitable for all skin types so no surprise breakouts…

Now all you have to do is decide where you are going to vacation this summer.

Photo Credit: Babor

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