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Creating The Perfect Wardrobe According To Your Lifestyle

The purpose of my Instagram account is to share affordable outfits for the everyday woman.  I am a firm believer that the way you dress communicates your mood, profession, and outlook on life.

Although I have my favorite designer brands, I believe that anyone can look fabulous at any price-point.  If you follow my page, then you already know I shop everywhere!  Thrifting is one of my favorite hobbies while I adore the beauty of visual displays at Saks Fifth Avenue.

One shopping tip that I always give is that fashionistas should create a wardrobe according to their lifestyle.  For example, a stay at home mom should have a variety of classic pieces while the workout diva could select on-trend Athleisure.

Some of my personal outfits are shared based on civic meetings, church service attendance, mom events, clients meetings, etc. Remember, when working with a personal stylist, it’s important to create the best lookbook or closet cleanout according to your individual interests.  For this to be done, you must discuss your weekly activities!

If you have style questions, feel free to email me at kim@stylelifefashion.com or schedule a Personal Style Session.

 

Blouse: New York & Company

 

Dress: Amazon

 

Blouse: Ann Taylor

 

Kimono: Amazon

 

Dress: Who What Wear Collection from Target
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Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Jason Wu, and Isaac Mizrahi: Charitybuzz Fashion Auction

Charitybuzz is changing online fundraising by design with the introduction of their first-ever curated Fashion Auction, part of this year’s successful Charitybuzz Curates program. As New York Fashion Week pitches is tents, Charitybuzz is showcasing their fall line, featuring bidding opportunities on specially curated experiences and one-of-a-kind luxury items—all to benefit charity.

The Charitybuzz Fashion Auction runs August 8-24 at Charitybuzz.com/Fashion.

Bidding is now open on one-of-a-kind opportunities like:

  • Meet Heidi Klum at the Season Finale of Project Runway during NYFW to benefit the Television Academy Foundation
  • Meet Christian Siriano with seats to his ready-to-wear show to benefit Delivering Good
  • A private cocktail party—for 25—with Jason Wu at his NYC Studio to support the Dramatists Guild Fund
  • Sit down to lunch for 4  with designer Isaac Mizrahi in NYC to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
  • Tour the VOGUE offices and legendary fashion closet in support of the Girl Be Heard Institute
  • Meet Kate Spade CCO, Deborah Lloyd, with tickets to the Kate Spade NYFW show to benefit Fashion Fights Cancer
  • Join fashion journalist Jo Squillo at the catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, secure a 1-month internship with Swinger International in Bussolengo, Italy, or enjoy lunch with Ilaria Venturini Fendi at her Carmina Campus headquarters in Rome all to benefit The Wishwall Foundation
  • Assist Kelly Cutrone for a day during this year’s NYFW in support of PETA
  • Tour Zac Posen’s NYC Atelier and attend the ZAC look book photoshoot to benefit the Tribeca Film Institute
  • Tour the Glossier showroom and enjoy lunch with CEO Emily Weiss to benefit Vineyard Arts Project
  • Sit down to lunch with legendary designer Nicole Miller to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Meet designer Borris Powell in his Chicago showroom in support of Telluride AIDS Benefit
  • Celebrate with a private party for 20 at Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James in Nashville, TN in support of  the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park
  • Meet Mara Hoffman with a tour of her NYC studio to benefit The Gathering for Justice

Some of the guilt-free luxury accessories now up for auction include:

  • One of only 300 1979 White Cadillac Sevilles designed by Gucci to benefit the Malaika Foundation
  • An iconic Cartier 18K yellow gold panther link necklace to benefit American Friends of Soroka
  • A Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired vintage leather jacket hand embellished by Rocky Barnes in support of Heal the Bay
  • A custom-made Atelier Savas Leather Jacket & meeting with designer Savannah Yarborough to benefit Nashville’sMusicians Corner

The chance to attend all of this season’s best shows and presentations are also up for charitable auction including tickets to presentations by Rosie Assoulin, A Detacher, Naeem Khan, Tanya Taylor, and Nina Tiara to support Fashion Fights Cancer,Shahida Parides in support of The Wishwall Foundation, and Tracy Reese to benefit the Public Relations Society of America Foundation, among others. Additional fashion show experiences will be added throughout the auction.

The Fashion Auction is the fourth in a new series of specially curated auctions hosted by Charitybuzz to help nonprofits raise even more money for worthy causes all year long. The remaining 2017 schedule includes Charitybuzz Curates: Hollywood – October 3–19, and Charitybuzz Curates: Entrepreneur – November 1–16.

This year’s first three curated auctions, Charitybuzz Curates: Music, Charitybuzz Curates: Golf, and Charitybuzz Curates: Broadway have raised in total more than $1.2M for nonprofit partners.

 

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The Hottest NYFW Trends – PHYTO, Tata Harper & Sarah Potempa

PHYTO and Tata Harper Skincare were behind the scenes at Nicole Miller, Jill Stuart, Phelan, The Brock Collection, TOME and Zero Maria Cornejo during NYFW 2016.

GET THE FRONT ROW FIXTURE LOOK: EMILY BLUNT WITH SARAH POTEMPA (below products are available at Beachwaver.com & Ulta.com):

1) Create a natural middle part and loosely blowdry with The Beachwaver Co. On Set Styling Brush.

2) Using The Beachwaver Co. Darby Clips, section the hair starting at the bottom and working your way up. Curl the hair with The Beachwaver Co. BEACHWAVER S.75, but leave 2″ out to create soft, natural wave.

3) Smooth over the ends with the The Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro Styling Ironand add pomade for a subtle texture on the ends.

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GET THE LOOK: NICOLE MILLER WITH TOMO JIDAL FOR PHYTO PARIS

INSPIRATION:  A modern take on the French woman

LOOK: French beauty meets boho-chic, fringe and grunge

  1. Apply PHYTO PHYTO Phytokeratine Repairing Spray and PHYTOIntense Volume Mousse, section by section.
  2. Then distribute PHYTO Phytolisse Serum mid-lengths to the ends.
  3. Blow dry while raking fingers through the hair.
  4. Use tongs of a 1 inch or half inch curling iron (depending on hair length) to create a ridge sort of texture on hair. Style large sections at a time.
  5. Brush out the hair with a large comb or fingers.
  6. Attach the fringe/bangs clip (match extensions color to hair color) in which have already been texturized using the PHYTO Intense Volume Mousse and PHYTO Phytokeratine Repairing Spray.
  7. Cut the fringe to the right length.
  8. Apply PHYTO Phytovolume Actif Spray all over then shake the hair out.

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GET THE LOOK: JILL STUART SHOW WITH DIDIER MALIGE

  1. Prep the hair with PHYTO Phytokeratine Repairing Thermal Protectant Spray from root to end.
  2. Add a pea size amount of PHYTO 9 or PHYTO 7 from mid-shaft to end, depending on hair texture.
  3. Section hair in the fringe area and add a few light mists of the PHYTO PhytoPlage Protective Sun Veil.
  4. Sweep a section of hair behind the ears, leaving the fringe section up front.
  5. Smooth and set the hair close to the head with hands.
  6. Add a pea size amount of PHYTO Professional Strong Sculpting Gel from root to eyeline.
  7. Diffuse hair with a sock diffuser.
  8. Throughout the diffusing, spray PHYTO Phytolaque Soie Light Hold Hair Spray to set the hair]

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GET THE LOOK: PHELAN SHOW WITH TOMO JIDAL FOR PHYTO PARIS

INSPIRATION: The hair mixes masculine and feminine elements for a tight, soft, yet structured look.

LOOK: Sophisticated juxtaposition. 90’s minimalism meets graphic realism.

  1. Prep and saturate hair with PHYTO Phytokeratine Repairing Thermal Protectant Spray.
  2. Comb and smooth hair. Spray PHYTO Phytovolume Actif to create texture and a wet look.
  3. French braid hair from crown of head to bottom. Secure with elastic.
  4. Create hair wisps around ears for a soft, romantic look.
  5. Finish with PHYTO Professional Phytolaque Soie Hairspray.
  6. Smooth ponytail end or flyaways with PHYTO Phyto 7 or Phyto 9.

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GET THE LOOK: THE BROCK COLLECTION SHOW: SKINCARE WITH TATA HARPER SKINCARE

LOOK: Beautifully-undone

  1. Begin by cleansing skin with Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup, revealing a balanced, luminous complexion
  2. Spritz the face with Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence to deliver long-lasting, oil-free moisture and minimize the appearance of pores
  3. Apply Tata Harper Concentrated Brightening Serum to promote a visibly healthy, radiant appearance
  4. Use Tata Harper Rebuilding Moisturizer for balanced hydration with a smooth matte finish
  5. Apply Tata Harper Restorative Eye Crème around the eye area for a bright, rested look
  6. Finish with indulgent Tata Harper Fortifying Body Lotion for intense hydration and a glowing body from head-to-toe
  7. Lastly, to create a relaxing backstage experience, apply Tata Harper Aromatic Stress Treatment and Tata Harper Aromatic Irritability Treatment to pulse points inside wrists, on temples, and each side of neck. Rub onto palms and inhale deeply for the ultimate calming experience.

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GET THE LOOK: TOME WITH TATA HARPER SKINCARE

LOOK: Natural with an edge of universal and tribal (Dinka Tribe)

  1. Cleanse skin with Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup for a fresh, radiant start
  2. Spritz the face with Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence to deliver long-lasting, oil-free moisture and minimize the appearance of pores
  3. Apply Tata Harper Concentrated Brightening Serum to promote a visibly healthy, radiant appearance
  4. Use Tata Harper Rebuilding Moisturizer for balanced hydration with a smooth matte finish
  5. Apply Tata Harper Restorative Eye Crème around the eye area to refresh and restore
  6. Finish by applying Tata Harper Aromatic Stress Treatment to pulse points inside wrists, on temples and each side of neck. Spread over palms and inhale deeply for a luxurious, relaxing experience.

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