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How To Mix & Match: Find the Perfect Outfit

Finding the right color for your outfit is no easy task.  You have probably read a thousand articles online telling you what works which makes it even harder for you to get the best results out of your wardrobe.

Use a Color Wheel

A lot of people talk about colors that compliment each other, which may lead you to believe that you should use colors that are similar to one another. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Black and white for example are actually classed as being complementary colors. This is why they look so great together and as they say, opposites do have a tendency to attract. Every color out there has a color that compliments and for this reason, you may want to try to use a color wheel. When using a color wheel you will quickly see the colors that work well and this is a great way for you to spice up your outfit.

Get Inspiration Online

You may find a top and jeans that you like as well. The problem is that when you put these items together, you may find they just don’t work. If you want to avoid all of this then it helps to look at the clothes that models are wearing. This will help you to know what style they are utilizing so that you can then apply it to your own wardrobe. Buying full outfits online is a great way to know if something is going to work and you would be surprised at how easy it is for you to get a deal online. If you don’t want to buy online because you are worried that the clothes won’t fit, simply go to stitch it and they can alter it for you.

Black and White is Your Friend

Neutral colors can really go a long way. If you want to mix colors but you are not sure if it is going to work then black and white is a brilliant way for you to stay safe. If you don’t want to go black and white then consider opting for colors such as white with beige or even grey. It does help to opt for colors such as brown as well, as this will help you to stay neutral while also making a very strong fashion statement. Long coats in beige or grey are also great and this is especially the case when you pair them with jeans and even some black boots as well.

So it isn’t easy to find the perfect wardrobe, but shopping for you and not for trends, you can be sure to find something that makes you feel more confident. Remember that jeans can work with just about anything and that black pants can work with nearly every single top out there. If you want to branch out, use the above tips and even use a color wheel as well.

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Love is in the Air with Ann Taylor: Valentine’s Day Gift Selection

This Valentine’s Day, stray away from the classic chocolate and roses combination and find your partner a gift that is as beautiful as they are. Go on a date with Ann Taylor to help find that perfect gift for that special someone.

Featuring sparkly accessories, romantic hues, and a velvet touch at a budget-friendly price, even Cupid would be impressed with Ann Taylor’s Valentine’s Day gift selection. See gift ideas below featuring NEW accessories and shoes from Ann Taylor’s Spring 2018 collection.

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Get The Red Carpet Look At A Red Ticket Price: NAACP Image Awards Issa Rae, Halle Berry, Laverne Cox and More

We only get a few opportunities to make a statement with our look.  Sure, the world’s a catwalk and when you carefully plan your ensemble before stepping out to work or play, you never know who you’ll dazzle, but let’s be real here.

Featured Photo and Images from People Style

A special occasion demands a special look. Whether it’s a prom, a wedding, a friend’s birthday or some other gala event.  What’s a girl to do when she needs to create a red carpet look but only has the budget to shop red ticket prices?

Fear not, an ensemble can be dazzling without going bankrupt. With a little time, effort and research you can make substantial savings on every look…

Hair

We all know that a dazzling look starts with the hair. But we also know how expensive great hair care can be. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. If the occasion calls for a stylist you may be able to save a fortune by getting your usual stylist’s apprentice to approach your hair. They’ll be fully supervised and will be able to create a gorgeous look either for free or a fraction of the price.

Makeup

Every girl needs a healthy array of pallets, glosses, foundations, and mascaras to make sure she turns heads. If your stores are running low, however, you needn’t max out your credit card trying to replenish them. Check out these hacks for getting the last few drops out of seemingly empty mascara and lip-gloss containers. You can even hit the high street and stock up on samples. Nobody’s going to judge you!

Dress

This is the big one. Your dress will be the centerpiece of your look. But who has thousands of dollars spare for a dress that will truly drop jaws? The good news is that there is a multitude of cheaper dresses that are indistinguishable from the big brands. Check out the selection at JVN prom dresses and tell me they don’t stack up with the best on the market. If you absolutely have to wear designer labels you’d be amazed at what you can find on eBay or online stores that specialize in last season’s lines.

Shoes

You have a pair of shoes that are just perfect for the occasion, but closer inspection reveals that they’re a little worse for wear. They’ll need to be replaced right? Wrong! For just a few bucks you can get those babies re-heeled with a little loose fabric or other embellishments. There, good as new!

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NAACP Image Awards 2018 Red Carpet

PASADENA, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA – JANUARY 15: 49th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on January 15, 2018 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Splash News)
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Laverne Cox
NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 15 Jan 2018
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 15: Mandy Moore at the 49th NAACP Image Awards on January 15, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage)
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Samira Wiley
NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 15 Jan 2018
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Tracee Ellis Ross
NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 15 Jan 2018
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Danielle Brooks
NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 15 Jan 2018

49th NAACP Image Awards – Arrivals

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Get The Look: Olivia Munn at the Critic’s Choice Awards with ISDINCEUTICS

If you caught the Critic’s Choice Awards last night, you may have noticed the stars were not fully dressed without flawless skin. Olivia was no exception, and by using ISDINCEUTICS Skin Drops, you can have red carpet-ready skin too!

Perfect for a long night ahead, Skin Drops are a silky and lightweight foundation that last up to 12 hours. Just a few drops will conceal skin imperfections from acne scars and discoloration, to tattoos and vitiligo.

Skin Drops come in three shades – Sand, Bronze and Caramel, which can be used separately or blended, to achieve the best match for your complexion.

Shop now for flawless skin at ISDIN.com/US, $52

 

*This celebrity is not wearing Skin Drops, but we wanted to demonstrate how you can get their look using ISDINCEUTICS. *

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Holiday Style Recap and Self Motivation: #OOTD or #WIW

January is the perfect time to get going with a solid list of deadlines and goals.  One of the resolutions on my list is to attend weekly pilates or zumba.  Visiting the gym is an excellent way to eliminate pre-summer weight gain and keep the endorphins circulating.

It’s also a strange month in terms of being self-motivated due to the cold air and limited amount of sunlight.  Moderate exercise can help fight the winter blues!

I wanted to share a few of my holiday looks in the midst of celebrating birthdays and attending church service.

For Christmas, we started a new tradition of wearing pajamas for family brunch.  I coordinated a wool wrap, lounge pants, and cowboy boots.

My youngest son also celebrated his birthday during the month of December.  Some of you can agree that little boys are very active!  My fur mules were a pleasant option due to feet warmth and they gave me the ability to move around.

The last photo was my outfit selection for attending church service.  The peanut butter toned leather jacket was a gift I received during college.

I paired the jacket with opaque tights and high waisted pencil skirt to look chic.

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Ann Taylor Style Expert on Ways to Wear Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year

Pantone recently announced the 2018 Color of the Year – “Ultra Violet.” The blue-based purple hue already has a significant cultural presence – from the podium (Hillary Clinton wore purple for her concession speech) to Prince’s Purple Rain. This year, make the streets your runway with the color of 2018 and Ann Taylor.

Ann Taylor offers consumers a variety of ways to incorporate shades of the “complex and contemplative” Ultra Violet into their wardrobe with a collection of tops, skirts and dresses that combine their classic, tailored aesthetic with an on-trend effortless vibe.

Mix, match and accessorize Ann Taylor’s classic pieces to create stylish looks that can go from day to night while allowing you to showcase your own personal take on the new color of the year.

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Sophisticated Socks from DeadSoxy and Street Style | #StaySoxy

Socks are considered the most under-stated fashion accessory. They’re normally tucked away in a hidden department next to the hosiery!

In the last few years, socks have made a huge comeback! They can be found in an array of designs and styles. For example, invisible socks can be worn with dress shoes and crew socks are for sporting activities.

DeadSoxy is an innovative shoe company that specializes in superior high quality socks.  Here’s why their socks are so amazing:

  • The Feel: Uber-soft, high-end yarn enables a cool and dry environment for your feet and means no shrinking
  • The Look: Superior dyes keep socks from fading and the distinct patterns give your outfit an extra dose of style
  • The Design: Engineered in a U.S. knitting mill to create a unique technical design that no other sock on the market has
  • The Magic: These technical specifications keep our socks, whether crew or no-show, from slipping or falling; so you get a comfortable wear & put-together look ALL day
  • The Deal: They are THE ONLY company ever to offer a money back guarantee if they slip off your foot.

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DeadSoxy shipped a pair of invisible and crew socks. Upon opening the package I was skeptical but the quality of the socks speaks for themselves. Each pair had a unique design and fit nicely on my feet.

Street Style Trend: Socks and Heels

I like to wear high heels for various events but often leave with sore feet. By wearing a pair of crew (or invisible) socks this eliminated that issue. The Steele Woman sock is stated to match your fun personality and I actually like that mindset!

DeadSoxy has both men, women, and youth socks along with sophisticated accessories such as colored shoestrings.

Also, quick side note: if you’re searching for a bulk order of groomsmen socks, the company provides personalized packaging.

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #StaySoxy

Sharp purple and lilac sock with crosses
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MARIA MENOUNOS WEARS PRONOVIAS FOR HER NEW YEAR’S EVE WEDDING

I am excited to share that Emmy winning host and New York Times bestselling author Maria Menounos wore a Pronovias gown for her wedding to Keven Undergaro on January 1st, 2018.
The wedding took place just after midnight in Times Square as part of Menounos’ appearance as co-host on Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square. 
Menounos wore the Randala gown from the Atelier Pronovias 2018 Collection; the exact style can be viewed at www.pronovias.com.

 

Maria Menounos wedding at Times Square

WHO: Maria Menounos, Emmy winning host and New York Times bestselling author

WHAT: Maria Menounos wears the Pronovias Randala gown for her wedding to Keven Undergaro on Fox’s New Year’s Eve in Times Square.

WHEN: January 1, 2018

WHERE: New York City

PHOTOCREDIT: FOX

STYLE CREDIT: Atelier Pronovias Randala Gown

LINK: www.pronovias.com

About Pronovias:

Pronovias Fashion Group continues to consolidate its position as a global leader of the bridal sector year after year. It started out as a family business in Barcelona in 1922 and is now the world’s leader in bridal gowns, present in more than 105 countries with 155 stores and more than 4,000 sales points.

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Winter Clothing Essentials and Dryel At-Home Cleaning System

The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to stock up on winter clothing essentials.  Everyone gets the urge to update their wardrobe, especially with so many after-Christmas sales.

One aspect to consider when purchasing cozy items such as sweaters, socks, and jeans is the laundry/care instructions.  For those that don’t know, care instructions are generally found on the tag of most clothing pieces.

Those small symbols teach us how to keep the longevity of our clothing.  There’s nothing worse than shrinking or fading your favorite pair of jeans!

Some people believe in using the dry-cleaners to ensure the longevity of clothing.  Dry-cleaning can be time-consuming and costly.  This is a limited solution for those with a large family.

Dryel at-home cleaning system will not shrink, stretch, or fade clothing.  The system has simple instructions and your clothing will come out clean and fresh in a matter of minutes!  Dryel can be purchased at Target, Publix, Amazon, and Walgreens.

To learn more, click here:  Why Dryel

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Khloe Kardashian Beaded Yousef Aljasmi Jumpsuit and 2017 Holiday Card

The Kardashian Clan celebrated Christmas in style.  Newly pregnant Khloe Kardashian didn’t let a baby bump stop her from enjoying the holiday!  She was seen in a Yousef Aljasmi beaded jumpsuit and high ponytail.

According to social media, the Kardashians shared snippets of their holiday card for 25 Days on Instagram.

The family opted for a classic look wearing white shirts and jeans.  Kylie Jenner was missing from the traditional picture.