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Everyday Style and Lookbook Inspiration: #OOTD or #WIW

Recently, I have shared some of my personal looks on social media or as it’s said on Instagram #OOTD (outfit of the day) or #WIW (what I’m wearing) because I want to provide inspiration in terms of everyday style.

It’s always fun to play dress-up but what about the day-to-day hustle of getting dressed?  As women, we wear so many hats and it’s often difficult to find something that’s appropriate to wear.  My job on this blog (and through consulting) is to provide style solutions and I’m going to do just that!

Featured Photo Flutter Blouse and Sash Waist Pants:  Express.com

You can also shop my looks via Amazon or additional retail affiliate programs.  I decided to set up those links because I receive inbox messages asking where did I find certain clothing items.  I may not share the exact piece but you will find something similar if it’s available.

So here we go on this new journey!  Send me a message at kim@stylelifefashion.com or let me know if you need style advice.

Do I have the perfect shape?  No, I’m actually very short.  Do I have an hourglass figure?  No, I’m actually pear-shaped.  Do I wear a size 0?  No, I’m actually petite and curvy at the same time.  We have more in common than you think but the difference is that I dress according to my body-type!

Hanging out at the park with my kids.

Compared Faux Fur Vest:  Amazon |  Booties: Target | Fleece Leggings:  Amazon |  Sunglasses:  Tiffany & Co. // Compared:  Target 

Prepared to run business errands.

High-Waist Jeans & Sweater:  Express |  Tassel Earrings:  H&M | Lipstick:  Rimmel London 

Family members rented a lake house the weekend of Iron Bowl football game.

Blazer:  America’s Thrift & Consigment | Riding Boots:  JCPenney | Lipstick:  MAC Cosmetics | Faux Leather Leggings:  Target

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Amazon Prime Now: The Ultimate Destination for Thanksgiving Prep

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, Amazon Prime Now is the ultimate convenience for customers looking to skip the line at the busy store and receive all of their Turkey Day items right to their door with one and two-hour delivery. This year, Prime Now will be operating on Thanksgiving Day until 8 p.m. to make sure customers can easily get their last-minute ingredients, décor or even board games while still spending quality time with friends and family during the holiday. 

We can all relate to being in the kitchen cooking the biggest meal of the year and realizing you forgot the cranberry sauce, pie crust or are out of cooking oil. Prime Now can bring these items and more to customers in one hour or less so they can continue spending time with friends and loved ones. In select cities Prime members can also order beer, wine and spirits for superfast delivery right to their door. 

 Last year, Prime members around the country relied on Prime Now to deliver their last-minute Thanksgiving needs. See below for some interesting data captured by Prime Now around Thanksgiving 2016:

·         In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, some of the most popular items ordered by Prime members for superfast delivery were:

o    Yellow onions

o    Organic canned pumpkin

o    Russet potatoes

o    Salted butter

o    Fire TV Stick

·         On Thanksgiving Day, bestselling items included:

o    Starbucks Doubleshot

o    Haagan-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream

o    Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil

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Beyond the last-minute ingredients and cooking essentials, Prime members also used Prime Now on Thanksgiving for family fun items.

The most popular board games delivered around Thanksgiving last year were

o    Jenga Classic

o    Uno

o    Hasbro Pie Face game

 

 Through Prime Now, customers receive free two-hour delivery and one-hour delivery is $7.99. Prime members can download the Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices, and check eligibility of delivery in their zip code. Prime members can also shop on www.primenow.com.

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Style + Life + Fashion Men’s Gift Guide 2017: Beard Oil, Cuff Links, Bluetooth Headphones, and More

I promised to share a Men’s Gift Guide and delivered a variety of items below.  Shoppers will find everything from beard oil, sweaters, and cuff links!

The sole purpose of creating a gift guide is to assist everyone with their holiday shopping. Remember, purchasing in-store can be very hectic. If you’re limited on time between work and family responsibilities, then shop online.  The trick is to purchase items at least one week early and don’t forget to include gift wrapping.

If you’ve waited until the last – minute (because this happens) check the scheduled arrival date on items.  How unfortunate would it be to have gifts ship after the holiday!

To purchase from the kit, click on the individual product and it will lead to the direct purchasing site.

View the Women’s Gift Guide: Style + Life + Fashion Women’s Gift Guide 2017

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Celebrate Friendsgiving with Superfast Delivery of Party Essentials from Amazon Prime Now

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means that friends everywhere will be coming together for “Friendsgiving” celebrations over the next few weeks. Whether friends are gathering an impromptu party or pressed for time, Amazon’s Prime Now service can deliver all party essentials to customers’ doors with superfast one and two-hour delivery!

Featured Photo from People.com

Prime Now offers superfast delivery of tens of thousands of items, including decorations, beverages, and party games like Taboo and Jenga to entertainguests.

More guests than you expected or trying to avoid time cooking in the kitchen? Prime members in Baltimore can also order food delivery from local restaurants through Amazon Restaurants. No matter your Friendsgiving plans, Prime Now has you covered.

Through Prime Now, customers receive two-hour delivery and one-hour delivery is $7.99. Prime members can shop on www.primenow.com or download the Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices, and receive real time status updates on their order.  

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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now! Amazon Opens its Black Friday Deals

Amazon today announced the opening of its Black Friday Deals Store, officially marking the start of the holiday shopping season. The Black Friday Deals Store, available at www.amazon.com/blackfriday, offers deals across every category now through Black Friday. Customers can find deals on everything from toys and electronics to holiday entertaining essentials and wardrobe must haves – all in one convenient location. Today, customers can save up to 30% on favorite toys including Baby Alive Sweet Tears, Dropmix, Tickle Me Elmo and more. This holiday season, customers can also expect great deals on premium TVs from brands like LG, Samsung and Sony, as well as popular toys from LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Nerf, Paw Patrol, Star Wars and more.

“We’re excited to officially kickoff another holiday season, bringing customers better deals than ever before on everything they’ll need – from electronics and toys to clothing, home essentials and more,” said Doug Herrington, Senior Vice President of North American Retail at Amazon. “Customers shop Amazon year-round for our great prices, unbelievable selection, and free shipping on over 100 million products. During the holiday season, customers love to discover great deals and must-have holiday gifts for friends and family. Some of the most popular starting points for holiday shoppers are our Black Friday Deals Store, Amazon’s curated Home and Electronics Gift Guides, the Holiday Toy List, the newly redesigned Gift Finder, our Handmade Gift Shop, and Interesting Finds.”

 More Ways to Shop than Ever Before 

  • Voice Shopping: Customers can voice shop with Alexa for tens of millions of Prime-eligible items, including many of the products available in the Black Friday Deals Store and featured in the 2017 Holiday Gift Guides. Available on the Alexa family of devices including Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, and Amazon Dash Wand, as well as screened devices such as the all-new Amazon Fire TV, all-new Fire HD 10 Tablet, Echo Show and soon to be released Echo Spot, it’s as simple as saying, “Alexa, order [product]” and Alexa will find a top-rated product that ships with Prime. Just say, “yes” to buy it. Changed your mind? No problem, any physical product purchased with your voice is eligible for free returns. Customers must be Prime members with default payment and shipping information.
  • Amazon App: The Amazon App is designed to make your holiday shopping fast and easy. In fact, last holiday season, more than 70% of Amazon customers worldwide shopped using a mobile device. Customers can find where their holiday packages are in seconds, use camera search to quickly and easily find the items they want by pointing at an item or barcode, and never miss a deal by setting Watch-a-Deal alerts. Customers can also search and reorder with Alexa. Once Amazon boxes begin to arrive, customers can use the Amazon App’s Package X-Ray feature to scan the barcode and see what’s inside, allowing them to wrap gifts without ever opening the box or spoiling the surprise.
  • AR view: Amazon’s latest augmented reality offering within the Amazon App launched today for customers with iOS 11 installed on their iPhone 6S or later. Using Apple’s ARKit, AR view helps customers make better shopping decisions by allowing them to visualize the aesthetic and fit of products in their own living space. Customers simply open the Amazon App, click on the camera icon and choose AR view. They can then select from thousands of items – from living room, bedroom, kitchen and home office products to electronics, toys and games, home décor and more. Whether customers are buying a sofa or a kitchen appliance, they can overlay it onto their existing living space, move it and rotate it to get a full 360-degree peek in a live camera view to make sure it fits their style and aesthetic.
  • Amazon.com in Spanish: Since adding the option for customers to set their language preference earlier this year, millions of customers have chosen Spanish as their preferred language to shop on Amazon.com and in the Amazon App. Customers can shop, browse and search for millions of products, view their shopping cart, and place orders in Spanish. Customers can update their language settings in their Amazon App, as well as visit Amazon.com and click the ‘globe’ button – located in the navigation bar at the top of their Amazon home screen – to set and begin shopping in their preferred language. Preferred language settings will be saved for future site visits under ‘Your account’ settings.
  • Treasure Truck: Now available in 25 select cities, Treasure Truck is a new way for customers to shop this holiday season. Customers can opt-in to receive notifications from the Amazon App for special must-have offers from Treasure Truck, order the item, and pick-up at the truck all season long. Each time the truck rolls, one hand-picked offer will be available including gifts for the adventurer, foodie, hostess, kids and techie, as well as delicious seasonal food items, and more. Look for the truck at various locations this holiday season.
  • Amazon Books: Now open in Seattle, New York City (on 34th St and at Columbus Circle), Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston (Dedham and Lynnfield), San Diego, San Jose, Portland, Bellevue (Wash.) and Paramus (N.J.), Amazon Books integrates the benefits of offline and online shopping to help customers find books and devices that they’ll love. Whether customers want to discover a new book for the holidays or test-drive an Amazon device, Amazon Books offers gifts for everyone. Browse in-store deals and holiday features like Most-Wished-For-Gifts, Hidden Gem Gifts, the Holiday Toy List and customer favorites like Page Turners: Books Kindle Readers Finish in 3 Days or Less, Local Bestsellers, 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime.

Shop with Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Half of the items sold on Amazon worldwide are from small businesses and entrepreneurs, many of which will be offering deals on their products throughout the holiday season. Some of the small businesses and entrepreneurs offering deals include Sleepyheads, Furbo, Lightaccents, Owlee and TigerSecu.

Inspired Gifting for Everyone on Your List

  • Curated Gift Guides: Thoughtfully curated and inspired by Amazon product experts and influencers, Amazon’s 2017 Holiday Toy List, Electronics Gift Guide and Home Gift Guide take the guesswork out of gifting and offer customers quick and easy access to the top gifts for everyone on their list.

o   Customers can browse more than a thousand of the most sought-after products for kids of all ages and interests on the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List, available at amazon.com/holidaytoylist.

o   Those who want to shop more than 500 of the season’s hottest technology products, from TVs to gaming systems, can do so while shopping the 2017 Amazon Electronics Gift Guide, available at amazon.com/electronicsgiftguide.

o   And customers can browse the 2017 Amazon Home Gift Guide, available at amazon.com/homegiftguide for more than a thousand products for inside and outside the home.

o   New this year, the 2017 Business Gift Guide by Amazon Business is a curated list of more than 200 items designed to make holiday gifting easier for office employees, company clients and colleagues. Available at amazon.com/businessgiftguide, Amazon.com and Amazon Business customers can shop from numerous categories, including Electronics, Grocery, Entertainment, Audio & Accessories, and more. Shoppers can also discover white elephant gift exchange and budget-friendly gift ideas in the Business Gift Guide.

  • Handmade Gift Shop: Support small businesses and entrepreneurs this holiday by shopping Amazon Handmade where all products are handcrafted by local Artisans from around the world. New this year, the Amazon Handmade Gift Shop, available at amazon.com/handmadegiftshop, allows customers to shop handcrafted products for every occasion.
  • Gift Finder: For those in need of additional inspiration, the redesigned Gift Finder helps identify gift ideas when a customer doesn’t have a particular idea in mind. Gift Finder, available at amazon.com/giftfinder, offers a diverse collection of unique, but universally appealing gift ideas across categories. Shop gifts for men, women, teens, kids, toddlers, babies, pets or holiday fun.
  • Amazon Lists: Customers can find and shop friends and family’s Wish Lists at www.amazon.com/yourfriends to give them what they really want this holiday. To customize your own list, click ‘Add to List’ from any product detail page or go to www.amazon.com/yourlists to add multiple items in one convenient location. To save a gift idea in the Amazon App, customers can simply press down on any product image to fling it to the bottom of their screen.
  • Interesting Finds: Interesting Finds, available at amazon.com/stream, is an endless stream of beautiful products that inspires customers daily. There are a number of categories that customers can scroll through including “holiday toy list,” “gadgets,” “workspace” and even quirky customer-curated collections of products like “Nautical or Nice,” “Talk Nerdy To Me,” “Dog Gone Cute Dresses,”  “Rock Your Socks Off” and “Happy Glamping.” Customers can ‘heart’ products they love and we’ll get better at showing them more items like those. Customers can access Interesting Finds via the banner above the search bar on Amazon.com and in the ‘Programs and Features’ section of the Amazon App.

Free Shipping + Convenient Delivery

All Amazon customers can choose from more than one hundred million items that are eligible for free shipping this holiday and all year long. This includes eligible orders of $25 or more shipped by Amazon, as well as free shipping offers from the millions of small business and entrepreneurs selling on Amazon. For customers who prefer to pick up their packages when it’s convenient for them, Amazon Locker is a safe and secure way to receive Amazon packages. Available in more than 50 cities across the U.S., Amazon Lockers are strategically located near offices, major convenience stores, grocery stores, apartment buildings and malls across the country. To learn more about Amazon Locker, visit amazon.com/locker or to find the nearest Locker visit amazon.com/findalocker.

 Fast Shipping, Deals and More with Prime

Prime is designed to make your life better every day including the convenience of fast, free shipping and great entertainment. Prime members can shop thousands of Lightning Deals with 30-minute early access and, with the Amazon Prime credit card, members will earn even bigger rewards this holiday season. Members can also enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime, as well as Prime FREE One-Day Shipping and Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery on more than one million items in orders of $35 or more available to members in over 5,000 cities and towns. And, withPrime Now, Prime Members in more than 30 U.S. cities can benefit from one-and-two hour delivery. In addition, starting on November 8, Prime members in 37 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S. will have access to Amazon Key, the new service that radically improves the convenience of receiving deliveries. Amazon Key will allow Prime members to have eligible packages securely delivered inside their homes without having to be there.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

 

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Increase Savings with Dryel Cleaning Solution: Consignment Shopping

Summer has ended and the kids have headed back to school.  That means it’s time to re-evaluate the household budget.

One way to increase savings is by reducing the amount of dry cleaning services.  Many people are not aware that dry cleaning can be harsh, timely and expensive.

There’s a solution to this household concern.  Dryel is an at-home solution that’s easy to use and convenient.  This product can be picked up during your local Target run or online from Amazon for an reasonable price.

There’s several advantages to using Dryel instead of laundry services:

  • Dryel reduces fading, shrinking, and stretching.
  • Dryel ingredients do not contain harsh chemicals.
  • Dryel does not require the use of expensive machines.

After a day of consignment shopping, Dryel was an easy option that removed dirt and debris from my new items. They were placed on a hanger after 15 minutes with the use of Dryel products.

To learn more about Dryel products and use, click here.

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Self-Cooling and Sweat Proof Beauty Products

Although summer is almost over we’re still feeling the heat! To save us from accepting daily meltdowns, I’ve rounded up the best self-cooling and sweat proof products that create a soothing yet refreshing feeling on contact.

Please see botanical-infused offerings from Arbonne, a long lasting primer from Mehron Makeup and a cooling exfoliator from the creators of neuLASH lash enhancing serum.

Arbonne Rescue & Renew Detox Gelée ($58, Arbonne) This cooling gel can be rubbed on to help soothe tired muscles, as well as provide hydration for soft, smooth-looking skin thanks to green algae. Juniper berry fruit oil helps replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier, as aromatic lavender and tangerine peel oils promote a sense of balance and peace.

Mehron Skin Prep Pro™ ($12.95, Amazon) The clear, fragrance-free formula allows makeup to remain longer lasting under stressful conditions –  during an active day at work or play. The toner acts as a moisture barrier between skin and makeup while maintaining that sought after fresh finish. Once applied, a comfortable tightening sensation is felt signifying that makeup can be applied. Skin feels and continues to look fresh.

neuRADIANCE instant cell exfoliator ($79, Neiman Marcus) Exclusively formulated with a unique technology that provides a warming effect upon application and a cooling sensation when removed promoting a radiant, glowing complexion. The invigorating exfoliator is infused with radiance enhancing ingredients including magnesium crystals, pearl powder and meadowfoam seed oil.

 

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Ride the Waves with Bed Head this Summer

The beach isn’t the only place you can enjoy the waves this summer. With Bed Head’s exclusive Waver Tools, you can create envious waves anywhere you go.

The A Wave We Go Waver and the Wave Artist have endless possibilities for luscious waves, whether you desire a tousled, loose, or defined look. With tourmaline ceramic technology, you can expect soft, shiny waves are bound to turn heads. Get ready to ride the waves with Bed Head!

A Wave We Go Tourmaline Ceramic Adjustable Waver (MSRP: $39.99) The Bed Head A Wave We Go Tourmaline Ceramic Adjustable Waver lets you take control of your waves by rotating the adjustable barrel to the exact level of wave you want. Available at Ulta.com, Target.com, Amazon.com.

Wave Artist Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Waver (MSRP: $29.99) For distinctive masterfully sculpted waves that has everyone talking, the Bed Head Wave Artist Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Waver turns your hair into a work of art with softer, shinier waves without frizz.

 

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Amazon Prime Now Celebrates Mother’s Day with Free Two-Hour Delivery of Fresh Flowers

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Prime Now, Amazon’s superfast delivery service, will be offering FREE two-hour delivery of fresh flowers starting on 5/13 through Mother’s Day, 5/14.

 Featured Photo from Passion for Savings.com

Fresh flowers are always a great way to show the moms in your life how much you love and appreciate her. Whether you want to save time by skipping a trip to the store, you can’t be with your mom on this Mother’s Day and want to send her a gift, or you just forgot to get a gift until the last minute, Prime Now has you covered!

 

In addition to fresh flowers, Prime Now offers one and two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of items from Amazon, including awesome last-minute Mother’s Day gifts such as jewelry, cards, candy and beauty products.

 

Amazon Prime members can shop all items available in their area and place orders via the Prime Now app or on www.primenow.com. One-hour delivery costs $7.99, and two-hour delivery is free.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Amazon Warehouse Deals

Amazon Warehouse Deals, the largest seller of used products on Amazon.com, is celebrating Earth Day by offering customers 20% off select Amazon Warehouse Deals items across a variety of categories including electronics, home, kitchen, tools, and much more. This is in addition to the great discounts customers already get by shopping Amazon Warehouse Deals.

The deals, which are available now through Earth Day on Saturday, 4/22, include the following plus many more:

Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy from start-to-finish, and reusing is one of the most effective ways to save natural resources. In addition to encouraging the reuse of products by reselling returned items, Amazon Warehouse Deals also repairs many of the products so they don’t end up in a landfill. Amazon customers who shop Amazon Warehouse Deals can help prevent pollution, save energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

With the offer of great everyday deals on quality used products that are backed by Amazon’s award-winning customer service, eligible for Prime shipping benefits and come with a 30-day money back guarantee, Amazon Warehouse Deals might just be Amazon’s best kept secret.

Visit Amazon Warehouse Deals Homepage to shop all items, including today’s Earth Day deals, and get additional information on how you can help the environment and save on the Amazon products you.