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Isabelle Armstrong – Spring 2016 Bridal Collection

If you’re getting married over Valentine’s Day and you’re not afraid of the bold romantic statement.  There’s no better way to make an entrance on your big day than in the color of love. Isabelle Armstrong’s dramatic ruby ball gown is perfect for any Valentine’s Day!

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About Isabelle Armstrong

Isabelle Armstrong is a luxury bridal collection headquartered in New York City, creating beautifully crafted gowns that epitomize elegance, glamour, and allure. The exclusive design house is comprised of a select team, which combine their talent and experience to create beautiful, sophisticated pieces. Each gown is made with a precise attention to detail—from perfect pleats, delicate drapery, to the highest quality of fabrics and materials—which place the Isabelle Armstrong Collection on the highest tier of wedding gown designers. Less than 2 years old, Isabelle Armstrong is making waves on the bridal scene with features in Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination Wedding, LA Times, ClassicBride, Sophisticated Living Weddings, AOL style and Brides. For more information please visit www.isabellearmstrongny.com

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Luxury bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong showcases their 2016 collection. Classically elegant and naturally beautiful, Isabelle Armstrong kept timeless design in mind while using beautifully draped silks, hand beaded fabrics, delicate laces and textured fabrics this season. Looking for WOW? Check out their gorgeous red showstopper perfect for Valentine ’s Day and every day in between!

Trends from left to right:

– Pantone Colors:From pale pinks to beautiful blues, Isabelle Armstrong delivers the most important colors of the season

– Bye Bye Blush: It is all about new colors, Blush is old news, but Icy Blue and Peach are reigning supreme.

– The Cold Shoulder: This spring’s most important body part is the shoulder, and they are being dressed to the nines this season.

– All in the Details: Brides are going gaga over special details, beading, sequins, laser cut leather and embellishments.

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Christina Milian Sequin Gown – People’s Choice Awards 2016

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Christina Milian wore a sequin, fish-tail gown and coordinating shoes to The People’s Choice Awards 2016.

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Anya Liesnik – Instagram Photo

Her total look was from the following designers:

Gown – Anya Liesnik

Shoes – Tom Ford

Clutch – Lillian Shalom

Stylist – Icon Billingsley

 

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Ann Taylor Pantone’s 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity

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It’s officially 2016!  Get a head start on incorporating Pantone’s hottest colors of the year – rose quartz and serenity – with the help of Ann Taylor. Add a touch of the refined rose tone and cooler tranquil blue in everything from pleated skirts and polished heels to sleek clutches and effortless winter wear.

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Target Style – Red Cable Sweater and Faux Leather Leggings

There are so many reasons why I adore this holiday outfit.  Number one, I had no idea what to wear while visiting my family for the holiday season.  Number two, I was striving to look stylish and comfortable.  Number three, I’m a mom of two boys (and stepson) and my holiday budget consisted of several additional gifts.

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I was pressed for time and needed to finish packing!  On a last-minute shopping trip (for wrapping paper) I spotted this gorgeous red cable pull-over sweater in Target.  It was on sale and paired nicely with my faux leather leggings.  I also wore my Guess booties for a chic, edgey look.

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Both pieces can be worn with a variety of different items; such as a classic button-down shirt, denim jacket, or fur vest.  The possibilities are endless!  I love it when a great fashion moment happens on a budget.

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Packing Tips for The Everyday Girl – Infographic

It’s no secret that I’m a Pinterest addict and this week would be no different!  I’m packing for a holiday trip and want to ensure that everything’s organized.  My biggest obstacle is planning my attire for the entire week.  There’s nothing worse than realizing I left something at home and instantly start to locate the nearest Target.

Regardless, there are some girls that get it right (in terms of packing.)  We all know them and recognize them in the airport. They’re the ladies wearing dark sunglasses, a Tory Burch Carry-On, bottled water, and portable cellphone charger.  This elite group of women are effortless, cool but most importantly have not left anything.

To help the rest of us (that are like myself) with packing tips, I want to share the infographics below.

Click on the photos to visit the site that provides more details for proper packing.

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Lupita Nyongo Star Wars Premiere – Lancôme Get the Look

 

Last night, at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere, actress Lupita Nyongo look glamorous on the red carpet. The Lancôme ambassadress captured eyes in a classic, yet modern look. “We went for old Hollywood glamour complete with red lips and winged liner, but with an unexpected twist, ” explains Barose.  “The addition of an intense metallic silver liner created an element that made the look both classic and futuristic.”

 

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SKIN/FACE:

v  Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate

v  Miracle Cushion Liquid Cushion Compact in 555 Suede

v  Translucence Mattifying Silky Pressed Powder in 550 Suede

EYES:

v  Color Design 5 Pan Color Palette in Style Section

v  Sourcils Gel Waterproof Eyebrow Gel-Cream in Noir

v  Artliner Liquid Eye Liner in Noir

v  Drama Liqui-Pencil Longwear Eye Liner in Lumiere

v  Hypnôse Mascara in Black

CHEEKS:

v  Blush Subtil in Shimmer Petite Pomegranate

v  Le Duo Stick in Suede

LIPS:

v  L’Absolu Rouge Lip Color  in Absolute Rouge

v  Le Lipstique Lip Colouring Stick in Sheer Chocolate

 

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Queenstown Premium Outlets Holiday Entertainment

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Happy ho-ho-holidays! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Queenstown Premium Outlets is celebrating the season. In addition to extra festive holiday hours and special offers on quality brands throughout the entire month of December, guests are invited to Queen Anne’s County’s premier shopping destination Saturday,December 19 and Sunday, December 20 for festive frolics the whole family can enjoy.

On Saturday, December 19 from 12 – 4 p.m., Santa will make his final stroll through the center before heading home to the North Pole. Shoppers are invited to spend time with Ol’ Kris Kringle and submit their final gift requests. Guests are also welcome to take a photo with Santa, using their phone or camera, to keep as a souvenir and post on the center’s Facebook page at facebook.com/queenstownpremiumoutlets.

Shoppers are invited to take a break from holiday shopping to enjoy Yuletide entertainment provided by Bells of the Bay—a local hand bell choir. On Sunday, December 20 beginning at 2:30 p.m. near Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and finishing at 4:00 p.m. near Pepperidge Farm, shoppers can sway along to the holiday classics and listen to the sounds of the season.

WHAT:                                 Queenstown Premium Outlets Strolling Santa and Hand Bell Choir entertainment

 

WHEN:                                Saturday, December 19 from 12 – 4 p.m. & Sunday, December 20 from 2:30 – 4 p.m.

 

WHERE:                           Queenstown Premium Outlet – 441 Outlet Center Drive
Queenstown, MD 21658

 

MORE INFO:                   For more information on this event, please visit premiumoutlets.com or facebook.com/queenstownpremiumoutlets.

 

 

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Prime Now: Amazon Holiday Items to One-Hour Delivery

Just in Time for the Holidays: Prime Now Adds 4,000 New Items Available for One-Hour Delivery

From top gift-giving items across toys and electronics to wrapping paper and baking supplies, Prime Now has added thousands of items this holiday so you can skip a trip to the store and stay focused on doing the things you love

Starting today in Manhattan, Prime Now has added delivery of beer, wine, spirits and items from Eataly to the service

In under a year, Prime Now has grown from one location to more than 20 metropolitan areas across the U.S.

SEATTLE–Dec. 10, 2015– Amazon.com announced that it has added more than 4,000 items to its Prime Now service just in time for the holidays. Whether it’s a big-screen television, top toys and gift-giving items or supplies for yuletide baking, Prime Now has everything customers need to skip a trip to the store this holiday season.

“In the year since we first launched Prime Now for customers in Manhattan, we’ve grown rapidly to more than 20 metropolitan areas across the U.S. and we are excited to continue to expand our offerings whether that’s adding beer, wine and spirits in Manhattan starting today or continuing to increase the number of local stores and restaurants in the service,” said Stephenie Landry, worldwide director of Prime Now. “This holiday, we’ve also added thousands of products to Prime Now and we’ll be delivering up until midnight on Dec. 24—we are a procrastinator’s dream, offering tens of thousands of items that can be delivered right to your door in an hour or less.”

Prime Now is offered exclusively to Prime members:

Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manhattan, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orange County, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Seattle and Richmond. In select cities, in addition to the products offered by Amazon, the service also includes deliveries from local restaurants and stores. Through Prime Now, one-hour delivery is $7.99 and two-hour delivery is free.

Some highlights since launching Prime Now include:

  • The fastest order delivered to date was a four-pack of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino to a customer in Miami. The delivery was made in under 10 minutes;
  • In Seattle where the company offers one-hour delivery of beer, wine and spirits, the top-selling beer is Elysian Brewing Company’s Space Dust IPA and the top selling wine is Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon. Starting today, Prime Now is adding beer, wine and spirit delivery in Manhattan;
  • Prime Now customers in Baltimore, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle enjoy free, for a limited time, one-hour delivery from local restaurants. The most popular cuisines ordered through the service so far are American and Thai; and finally
  • Delivery from local stores is offered through Prime Now in Chicago, Los Angeles, Manhattan, Portland and San Diego. The most popular items ordered by customers for one-hour delivery from grocery stores include organic bananas, avocados, tomatoes and organic apples. Starting today, Eataly is being added to the lineup of local stores offered in Manhattan and Prime Now Chicago is adding local store delivery from Plum Market, Sprinkles Cupcakes and My Fit Foods.

You can see some of the top-selling items by city through Prime Now in the accompanying infographic. To learn more about Prime Now, visit www.amazon.com/primenow.

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Slanky Invisible Base – Layer Underwear – Secret Second Skin

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With Fall and Winter on the doorstep, office space air-conditioning and winter climates can put the freeze on your ritzy style if you have to cover up in bulky undergarments and sweaters. Enter Slanky: one-of-kind nearly invisible base-layer underwear that acts as a secret second skin. Perfect for the work place, special occasions or bridal parties -suitable for young and older alike! The essential undergarment when there is a chill in the air and everyone wants to look their best. In the workplace or out and about, you no longer have to choose between looking stunning and staying warm. Slip on your Slanky and be insulated from the cold without sacrificing your curvaceous silhouette.

Made of a supple, super-stretchy fabric, Slanky feels soft and luxurious against your skin. It¹s so thin, you can wear Slanky under your silkiest blouse or slimmest dress and only you¹ll know it¹s there. With skin tone-matching colors and an under-the-bust cut, Slanky can even be worn undetectable beneath sheer and plunge neckline tops and dresses. The body-hugging fabric gently smoothes, shapes, and lifts without squeezing for all-day cozy comfort. Slanky fits snug around your hips and the feminine lace trim prevents it from ever sliding up.

Slanky is available in four colors ­ blush, cinnamon, hazelnut, and black; and 2 neckline options: with or without a lacy neckline. Available in sizes XS to XL, Slanky is every woman¹s secret weapon for staying warm, looking beautiful, and feeling fabulous.

 

If you are tired of sacrificing comfort for style, then you should definitely give Slanky a try!

Click here for an interesting clip on NBC¹s TODAY show regarding the War over the office air-conditioner!

ABOUT SLANKY

 

Founder, Karin Nieuwoudt was dressing to attend a high-end Dallas trade event. Knowing that convention centers usually have the air-conditioning on full blast, Karin had a big problem: How could she maintain her sexy, polished appearance and not spend the day freezing or have to cover up with a bulky jacket? With a pair of opaque tights, some scissors, and a needle and thread, Karin fashioned the first Slanky there on the spot when the idea for Slanky was born.

Since then, Karin has developed a unique product that is both functional and sexy to help all women feel and look their best.

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