If you have a hot date this week, a holiday party to go to or you are just really wanting to add something special and unique to your wardrobe, I suggest you accept this challenge. I promise you, you will feel amazing! I am all about feeling sexy and a corset can definitely do that for you.

So, who’s going to accept this week’s challenge? I already did!

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I issued my second Snarkstress Challenge yesterday and it was to wear a vest. I mentioned a vest I purchased for myself the other day. That’s me in the picture above wearing my new Kenneth Cole Reaction White Puffer Vest. And yes, it is cold where I live. I’m standing in my back yard where the snow gods dumped about 6 inches on us the other day. It is beautiful!

Anyway, back to the vest. It’s a feather down vest so it is super warm and so incredibly comfortable you wouldn’t believe! I wore the vest with a long sleeve gray Mossimo shirt from Target, a pair of dark skinny jeans from Wet Seal and my black fur-line boots from Aeropostale. You can wear this vest zipped or unzipped. I zip it up when I head out somewhere because it gives me that little extra bit of warmth.

So, a vest can add just a little extra something to a plain pair of jeans. It’s a great accessory for the winter. I am thinking about going back to the store and getting one in black or red too.

Do any of you have a vest or two in your closet? See below for a picture of me in the vest with it zipped up and tell me which way you like it best.

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It’s time for another Snarkstress Challenge! The last one was very simple and it was to wear a scarf. Easy peasy. This 2nd challenge is fairly easy too, at least I think it is.

What’s the challenge? To wear a vest! It’s another celebrity trend that I have noticed and it’s one of my favorite articles of clothing. I recently purchased a white Kenneth Cole Reaction puffer vest and I love it! It’s a feather down vest and it keeps me nice and warm, plus it just looks great with jeans and a pair of boots. Which is what I have been living in the last few weeks. I’ll post a picture of myself in my vest soon. My camera is working again. Yay!

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What I love about the puffer vest is that you can wear it open or zipped up. It can look great with a pair of boots or flats. And it’s just one of those articles of clothing that make you feel warm and cozy. I have worn the vest twice and have received compliments both times. Okay, one compliment was from my husband, but that counts!

You can actually get a vest for a decent price. Amazon has some puffer vests on sale from Target for just under $13 right now. Can’t beat that!

If you already have a vest, then great! Take a picture of yourself and send it to me or if you have a blog, post it there and then send me the link (by Friday!). If you don’t, go to the store and try one on. You might end up liking the look so much, that you can’t leave the store without it!

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My first Snarkstress Challenge was to wear a scarf and look who accepted it? Tom Cruise! Thanks for reading Snarkstress Tommy Boy. Okay, okay, I know he doesn’t read this blog, but he IS wearing a scarf, just like so many celebrities are during these cold months. Tom is in Toronto promoting his new movie ‘Valkyrie’. Brrr, it looks cold there.

I did go out and get a new scarf and it’s a cute one, but I have yet to get my picture taken. To say I am having technical issues with my camera would be an understatement. Yes, I am slacking on my own challenge (hopefully I’ll have a picture up by the end of today!), but Tracy over at Hot Mama Daily was all over this challenge. She posted a great picture of herself in a scarf and it looks fabulous! I love how the black scarf looks over that black and white stripped shirt. Tracy is hosting the challenge for next week called "The Hot Mama Challenge", which I am definitely participating in! Go read all about it!

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Another Splendicity blogger has taken on the Snarkstress Challenge and is updating her look. Michelle from Dating Dames knows that buying a new article of clothing helps tremendously with those first date jitters. Check out the gorgeous new shirt she bought. This is one of my favorite style of shirts. The elastic waist is so flattering. I wonder if Michelle will pair this shirt up with a great pair of jeans and some pumps. Go ask her!

Ever since I issued this challenge, and told my husband about the whole celebrity scarf wearing thing, last night he told me he has seen scarves everywhere on everyone! My husband is about to join the Snarkstress challenge but he doesn’t know it yet. My baby is getting his first scarf and he’s going to wear it! I’ll let you know how THAT goes.

Stay tuned for this week’s Snarkstress Challenge!

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Are you stuck in a wardrobe rut? Do you wear the same thing day after day and never branch out a little? Maybe, just maybe you don’t know how to branch out or you don’t have a fashion friend who makes you step out of your comfort zone.

Well, Snarkstress friends, I am introducing a new segment today called ‘The Snarkstress Challenge’! That is me over on the left giving you my challenge face.

What is The Snarkstress Challenge exactly? I am glad you asked! I am here to help you branch out, to help you spread your wings and fly, to help you…wear something different for a change!!

What if I had a stylist on here that could show you the right way to wear a corset? Yes, I just said corset. Or, how about a professional who could give you some tips on styling your hair? Doesn’t that sound like fun?!

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My goal is to issue a Snarkstress Challenge once a week and see who is up for it. I plan to play along too! I issued a very small one in this post (you have to read the whole post to see the challenge).

Eventually, I may ask you to submit pictures of yourselves wearing the ‘challenge’ item of clothing, accessory or shoes. There might even be prizes involved. Ooooohhhhh…..prizes. I’ll let you know when that starts. But for now, if you accept the challenge, let me know by leaving a comment on the post and tell me what you bought, what you dug out of the bottom of your closet, or what articles of clothing you paired together that you already owned.

This should be fun and I am looking forward to it!

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Scarves are all the rage this winter with celebrities. They are everywhere! On men, women, little kids and possibly pets. Seriously, I am waiting for Paris Hilton to walk out with her little scarf wearing pooch. That would be pretty cute.

Since I am a BIG fan of scarves and I have been seeing them on celebs like crazy, I thought it would be fun to show you some pictures of how celebrities are wearing their scarves. You can see what styles, colors and fabric they are going for. The picture above is of Isla Fisher at the LAX airport. She’s wearing a deep purple and black scarf, with a little fringe on the ends. It looks great with her purple sweater.

Speaking of scarves, did anyone watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last night? One of the models was wearing the biggest scarf I have ever seen. They had to help her walk down the stairs. She had two people holding the scarf up so she wouldn’t trip. The thing must have weighed as much as a small child! Here’s a picture of it. Just as a side note: I wouldn’t recommend wearing a scarf this big. It could get tricky.

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Katie Holmes quite often wears a scarf. She has a great collection that I would love to get my hands on! In the picture below, Katie is wearing a beautiful white scarf that would go well with any outfit. I can’t exactly tell what the fabric is, but it looks like it could possibly be cashmere.

Adrian Grenier was out last night headed to the Crown bar and he was sporting a brown and gray scarf. Men wearing scarves is HOT! I love a man in a scarf. I like how he has his so casually thrown around his neck, like it’s no big deal. He’s looking classy!

Emma Watson paired a black scarf with a brown leather jacket as she walked through LAX. The scarf she is wearing is very thin and probably perfect for the Los Angeles winter weather.

Brad Pitt is another male celebrity that can be seen often in a scarf. I’ve even seen him with one on the red carpet and it worked. Oh, did it work! Brad was doing an interview for his non-profit organization ‘Make It Right’ and he wore a gray scarf and cardigan. On anyone else I would say this is a Mister Rogers look, but not on him. Nope. He looks great.

Those were just a few examples of the celebrities I have seen wearing scarves. They really can add something to your wardrobe and keep you toasty warm at the same time. You do not have to spend a lot of money on a scarf to get a good one. This is an item of clothing that you can skimp on a little and still get a good looking piece.

My Snarkstress challenge for you today, is to get yourself a scarf and see what outfits you could wear it with. Grab a few in different colors. You will be amazed at how one little scarf can make you look. It can top off the perfect outfit quite nicely!

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