Product Alert: Introducing the Sultra Bombshell 1.5-Inch Rod Curling Iron

The NEW Bombshell 1.5-Inch Rod Curling Iron, with Dual-Heater Japanese Kyocera® Ceramic Heater Technology, emits Infrared Rays as you style making it perfect for color-treated, dry or damaged hair.

Create luxurious, romantic loose curls and waves in half the time of a traditional large barrel curling iron, without the clip lines.

DELICIOUS DETAILS • • • • • • • • Heater Technology mends and defends hair as you style with constant and even 360 °F heat, smoothing the cuticle and locking in your look. Perfect for color-treated, dry or damaged hair.

Easy to use—Wrap. Release. Repeat!

Curls in half the time of traditional “clip” curling irons with no clip lines. Even, full barrel heat from end to end and throughout the 1.5 inch rod barrel. Universal Voltage. Includes complimentary Bombshell Clipless Iron Sty*ling Glove. Plus The Sultra Standards!

The Sultra Bombshell 1.5-Inch Rod Curling Iron retails for $130 and is available at Sephora, Sephora.com, Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com and Sultra.com

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Style Life Fashion Interviews (Celebrity) Singer-Songwriter Dawn Richard

We had the opportunity to stop for a second and interview Dawn Richard (singer-songwriter.)   You guys remember her from Making The Band 3 and she was also an artist with Bad Boy Records.

Now Dawn has released a new album and her look is “very serious!”  She can (now) be seen wearing the latest couture, gracing magazine covers, or blowing up on social networking site such as Instagram.  I was eager to discuss with Dawn her singer career, style, and musical inspirations.

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Style Life Fashion Interviews Dawn Richard:

 

As an American songwriter and artist, when did you first start singing?

When I was 6 in church. My father was a choir director

Who are your musical inspirations (or what artist do you love?)

I love artist who aren’t musical but more visual. Marina Ambramovic, Gustav Klimt, and Charlie Chaplin

Where would you most like to perform?

Art Basil or Glastonbury

Aside from singing, what are your hidden talents?

I like to fly on Wednesdays

In terms of fashion, what are some of your favorite trends for this summer?

Hippie fringe and thigh high boots with minimal t shirts

How would you describe your personal style? What are some items you can’t live without?

Whatever works .. I can’t live without Givenchy thigh highs

Don’t forget to check her out on Instagram and Twitter

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Target’s Beauty Concierge Progam Launches in Baltimore: Contributing Post by Lydia Rochelle

Just in case you needed another reason to shop at Target, the store known for the “Expect More. Pay Less” brand promise has launched a Beauty Concierge program in 27 existing stores in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore.

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This program started in Chicago, and launched in the DMV on June 28, 2013. The Beauty Concierge is available at select times during the day, to answer all of your beauty and skincare needs with personalized and unbiased information.

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Melody, the Beauty Concierge at the store in Towson. Her impressive background as a professional make-up artist and extensive training in skin care and hair care, guided me through my beauty journey. During my visit, we perused the vast amount of ethnic hair care products (the largest selection that I have seen at Target) and developed a regimen that would work best for my hair type. Melody provided personalized and unbiased information and we also had a great time!

Additionally, the program will launch in 96 stores in Los Angeles/Orange County, 36 stores in Minneapolis and expand to 41 stores in Chicago, with approximately 200 stores implementing the program in 2013. Check with your local Target for additional locations with the Beauty Concierge. Happy shopping!

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Match Your Bodyshape to This Year’s Must Have Beachwear: Guest Post from Vivienne Ollis from Lilylola Beachwear Boutique

On any usual day it can be difficult knowing what suits your body shape but throw in a scorching hot summer and the possibility of a week spent around a pool or on the beach and the uncertainty can rapidly multiply.

Unless your blessed with the body of a supermodel you will be looking at your summer wardrobe, sarongs, bikinis, shorts and even sandals will be analyzed as you ponder if last year’s purchases were actually such a good buy?

So when it comes to shopping for your hard earned holiday and to avoid any mistakes again this year, here a few pointers on dressing different body shapes to ensure you make the most of your figure this summer.

Pear Shaped

If you have a pear shaped body you will be larger around the hips and thighs than you are on top, which can leave you feeling or looking out of balance. A general rule for those with this body shape and those who want to avoid appearing bottom heavy is to ensure that the fabric on your bottom half is understated compared to your top half e.g. the trick is to wear a brightly coloured or patterned top and team this with plain and simple bottoms. The two will contrast making the top half appear louder and bolder and the bottom appear slimmer and smaller. If you are a pear shape it’s worth remembering that when slipping on clothes to go walkabout try a sarong or a wrap as ‘shorts’ style bottoms will exaggerate the width of the hips.

Shorter Legs

Wanting to make your legs appear as long as possible is a great trick we all want to know. Try to avoid wearing shorts which are cut at mid thigh length or capri trousers cut at mid calf as these have a shortening effect on your legs. If you’re on the beach then wearing a high leg bikini will elongate your legs from hip to ankle adding virtual inches. For evenings out wear skirts or dresses which are ankle length, such as maxi dresses and long flowing garments. If these are paired with a waist length top you will exaggerate the length of yourself from waist to floor giving the impression your legs are much longer than they actually are.

Top Heavy

Almost polar opposite to the ‘pear’ shape having a top heavy figure will mean your hips and thighs look much smaller in comparison to your top. This doesn’t necessarily mean big cheated, you may simply have broad shoulders and larger arms making your overall appearance focused to your top half. In this case wearing a plain small top will help balance your figure but be sure this incorporates good support if you do also have larger breasts. Your bottoms can be bigger e.g. a larger knicker or shorts style and it’s safe to go for large bold prints. If you want to cover up then shorts or mini skirts are great as these will balance out your figure.

For more info and style advice on designer swimwear visit Lilylola Beachwear Boutique

Author Bio:  Vivienne Ollis Fashion Blogger specialising in Beachwear for Lilylola Beachwear Boutique

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Event Alert: Adornia {Fine Jewelry} Pop-Up Sail

Running the gammit from gourmet food to designer duds, pop-up sales trucks have been hitting the road hard for several years. This time around, ADORNIA will take the pop-up shop idea to the water for the first pop-up catamaran! ADORNIA will be hosting two “pop-up sails” this August on board their luxury catamaran SS ADORNIA docking at Montauk’s finest seaside spots, the Montauk Yacht Club and Navy Beach.  There will be two separate jewelry parties:

Saturday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 17th
Both Commencing
at 12:30 PM at the Montauk Yacht Club.
At 3:00 PM the SS ADORNIA will depart Montauk arriving at Navy Beach’s shores at 3:30 and will dock there till 6:00 PM. 

ADORNIA cofounders Becca Aronson and Moran Amir, aka Bex and Mo, will be on board to greet visitors to the pop-up sail and dole out the latest jewelry styling tips. They welcome Montauk’s weekenders to join them in viewing their latest summer vacation-inspired collection, The Palms. The SS ADORNIA will be the premiere Saturday party in August on Long Island’s shores. Nautical-clad models will don pieces from The Palms collection as champagne fills the flutes of visitors and music enlivens the spirit on the boat.

About ADORNIA 

ADORNIA is the modern girl’s jeweler—old world quality, luxury contemporary style. The online company fuses cutting edge design with real jewelry material and quality at an accessible luxury price point. Co-founded by Becca Aronson (Bex) former accessories editor for LUCKY Magazine and Moran Amir (Mo) formally of fashion houses Catherine Malandrino and Diesel. ADORNIA fills a void online for sophisticated women to shop for quality, unique fine jewelry. The premiere destination to shop for fashion fine jewelry, ADORNIA also provides jewelry guidance to its discerning female customers through its celebrated blog United States of ADORNIA and how-to styling video series Live from ADORNIA Studios! ADORNIA launched in November 2013 and has been featured in Forbes, Elle, Glamour, Lucky and Who What Wear, just to name a few. 

Summer Beauty Trick: How to Wear A Nude Lipstick

Wearing nude lipstick this summer is fun, sexy, and very sophisticated.  And I love wearing a nude lipstick because this color practically goes with any dress for any occassion.  But there’s a fine line between wearing a neutral lip color and appearing to have just “rolled” out of the bed.

When trying to achieve a neutral look this does not mean simply wearing clear lip gloss (and nothing else.)  This effortless look still requires make up application with the selection of the right products.  Lucky for us we have tips on how to wear a nude lipstick!

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 How To Wear a Nude Lipstick

  • Select a color that matches your skintone; the color should be at least two shades between your natural skin complexion.
  • Fair skintones should purchase lipsticks in a pink nude; Brown skintones should purchase lipsticks in a beige nude.
  • Use a neutral lip liner to help lipstick last longer.
  • Don’t forget to play up the eyes with dramatic eye shadow, mascara, and liquid liner.
  • Add bronzer to the cheeks for a beautiful summer glow! 

 

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Event Recap: Fashion Awards MD 2013

Photos from this year’s Fashion Awards MD event are posted below.  I was super excited to be a nominee, especially since this blog has only been active for one year (hooray!)  In addition, every nominee in the media category was very talented, so for me (personally) it was truly about the experience and being amongst those who share the same “love” which is fashion, art, and style.

The event production was also nice from nominees standing on the red carpet, to guest enjoying refreshments, and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.  Lastly, to give this event the fashion flair that it deserved Lana Rae (the event founder and owner of the KIS Agency) was able to have Lianca and Johnny from Kimora: House of Fab serve as the awards show host.

I look forward to attending this event again next year.  For additional details click on the link: Fashion Awards MD.com  Photos below are taken from my Instagram account.

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Photo of Fashion Blogger Teena Leone from Fashion for Breakfast

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Dress: shop.stylelifefashion.com | Bracelet: Nordstrom | Platform Pumps: Bebe | Envelop Clutch: shop.stylelifefashion.com

LOFT COMES TO GAMBRILLS, MARYLAND on JUNE 28 AT WAUGH CHAPEL TOWNE CENTRE

WHAT:

LOFT, the fashionable women’s retailer, is bringing women in the Baltimore area a collection of clothing and accessories that are accessible, fun, and of great quality—all at sensational prices.

Opening weekend guests will receive a special tote as a gift with purchase (while supplies last), on purchases of $75 or more. Also guests will be able to enter for a chance to win a $250 LOFT shopping spree and personal styling session.

• LOFT will be stocked with the latest trends including tribal prints, striking stripes, and pops of bold color in must-have summer pieces like versatile tees, tank dresses, tailored shorts and beaded belts and bangles to complete every woman’s wardrobe.

• LOFT is a trusted personal stylist to its clients: Each one of the associates is a stylist who can give fashion advice, ideas and inspiration. Women can have fun putting together looks!

• The new concept store is complete with plush seating and open space, that encourages interaction among clients and features larger groupings of mannequins to show guests additional outfitting options.

WHEN:

Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 from 10 am to 9 pm

Sunday, June 30 from 11 am to 7 pm

WHERE:

Waugh Chapel Towne Centre

1417 South Main Chapel Way,

Gambrills, Maryland 21054

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Brides Should Purchase Multiple Wedding Dresses: Contributing Post from Simply Bridal.com

Wearing multiple wedding dresses has become one of the biggest trends in the wedding industry. The trend has so permeated the industry that it is on the fast track to becoming standard bridal fare instead of a celebrity bridal trend. Yet, before you plunk down some serious change for two dress deposits, you should consider what comes with the territory when you decide to wear multiple dresses on your wedding day.
You Get to Dance the Night Away
Is your heart set on wearing a big, ball gown with a 27-foot train, even though it requires you to walk like a tin man? Well, have no fear because you can have your dress and wear another one too. Today’s brides have been wearing their big, beautiful gowns for the ceremony and then ditching them in favor of an easy, but still bridal, dress that allows them to move, shimmy and shake all night long.
You Become a Quick Change Artist
Your guests will be stunned when you walk into the reception in one dress, go into another room and then reappear with a completely different look. If you want to go the entire quick change route, enlist your hairstylist to create a completely different look. Now, that is really something you don’t see every day.
You Will Have a Bigger Headache than Most Brides
Finding your dream dress is stressful in itself, but trying to find two (or possibly three or more) dresses can give you cause to self-destruct. Just think, you have all of the dress one dress requires and then get to multiply it by how many dresses you want to wear. If you’re prone to stress, then this trend may not be right for you.
…and Unfortunately Your Wallet Becomes Smaller
All you need to do is walk into a bridal boutique to remind yourself just how much getting married costs. Dresses can be quite expensive, but if your wallet can handle it, go for it.
The trend of wearing multiple dresses is quite fun, but it also a little time-consuming and more stressful than usual. Although we love seeing brides’ reception dresses, we understand the pleasure and pain that brides must endure if they want to indulge in the trend. So, how many dresses will you be wearing?

SimplyBridal.com in an online retailer of quality wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns, and wedding accessories. SimplyBridal now delivers to North America, much of Europe, and parts of Asia. There are over 400 wedding dress styles and all bridesmaid dresses come in 28 colors.

 

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Event Recap: Mdurvwa Pop Up Shop hosted by Teena Leone

On Sunday, June 9, 2013 I had the opportunity to attend The Mdurvwa Pop Up Shop hosted by Teena Leone (from Fashion for Breakfast) along with jewelry designer Deborah Mdurvwa and R&B Singer, Lil Mo.  The event was held at a local boutique (in Federal Hill, Baltimore) titled The Lovelace Showroom.

I had a great time at this event for a variety of reasons.  Number one, I love supporting other bloggers because we truly have a passion for what we do and understand the dynamics and hard work that goes into maintaing a website.  Number two, it was my first time visiting The Lovelace Showroom and I adore the “vibe” that’s in this boutique.  From chandelier ceilings to sequin drapes, this is my type of boutique! Lastly, it’s always nice to meet other fashionistas living in the Baltimore area.

Everyone who attended the event also had the opportunity to enjoy cupcakes, light refreshments, and music played by a local DJ.

I give the event a thumbs up and looking forward to the next event hosted by Teena!

 

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Just another fun day for Style Life Fashion!
 

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