Stress free Mom’s day gift giving ideas and $100 off*!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

When I think of gifts for Mother’s Day (both those I want to give AND those I want to receive – hint, hint Greg and children!!) honestly, jewelry is the gold standard – and yes, the pun was intended Lucky for us, the folks at Alson Jewelers have an amazing selection at various price points. They are conveniently located for those of us in the CLE but are happy to ship if needed. They are also offering $100 off* of your mom’s day purchase if you mention you saw this post – how nice is that!

Two of my wish list items (again, hinting…)

This fun and summer ready Michele rubber watch – I love the pop of red it will add to any outfit and its a big step up from my iron man Timex! Functional and fashionable – love it! Michele watch $345

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This bold yet delicate Ippolita necklace – it can be worn long or doubled for more impact and the turquoise color will totally update my spring/summer looks. Also available in sterling silver. Starting at $495

If my picks aren’t right for your mom or wife Alson Jewelers has Lalique, Cartier, Roberto Coin AND some wonderful estate pieces too. If you have not picked out your gift yet, let Alson help make your gift giving stress free – trust me, the lady in your life will thank you!

*$100 off any Jewelry purchase of $250 or more. Offer good thru Saturday, May 11, 2013

Take the Stress out of your Tress!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

StyleBook-The App that takes the stress out of getting dressed!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

Take the stress out of getting Dressed–LITERALLY!

Every now and then the technology world makes life a little bit easier for us. Well, in this case they’ve helped take the stress out of getting dressed! StyleBook has become my new obsession. So, what is it? StyleBook is basically a virtual wardrobe, it allows you to organize your clothes, style looks, create packing guides, and add outfits to a calendar – all using pieces you already own. Stylebook is extremely user-friendly and available on your iphone or ipad. Here’s the rundown of how to use it and what it does for you!

-Take pictures of items you own i.e. clothing and accessories that you would want to use in outfits (works best if taken on all white background, a white sheet works well)

-The app automatically edits and outlines the pictures, then all you have to do is organize them according to your preferred category (tops, pants, shoes)

-Next you can create complete outfits by using the pieces you’ve uploaded and organized–you can even categorize the looks based on your life roles i.e. work, saturday night, luncheons etc.

-Some great extra features of this app include the packing guide (great to add looks to and helps you avoid over packing), the calendar (add looks you wore or will wear to the calendar to help you remember and not wear the same outfits with the same people, the app will also keep stats for you) and the ability to add inspiration pictures you may come across!

Stylebook is truly revolutionary and one of the best tools to take the stress out of getting dressed (next to hiring me, of course:))))

Have any of you tried StyleBook? Would you? We want to know!

Fab Finds for Stress Free Dressing!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

Stop the presses! Finding a proportionally balanced cropped cardigan for dresses and skirts is nothing short of a treasure hunt but we’ve found a great option not to mention its only $15.00!!! Old Navy’s cropped rib-knit cardi comes in over 10 colors/prints and ranges in sizes from XS to XXL. It’s available online and in store. At $15 a piece I would recommend getting a few in different colors and maybe doubles in the basic colors like black, white, or oatmeal. Don’t miss out!

Fashion Hmmmms… Answered

Posted on February 11, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

Covered legs are making a comeback

Kate Middleton has helped change the mindset of what used to be a faux pas–wearing sheer hose.

Whether its flesh tone or sheer black you can’t go wrong but my personal favorite is an opaque! Why opaque? For starters they are a great way to stay warm! In cold winter climate (especially Ohio) this helps! They also add modesty to shorter pieces and slim and lengthen your legs. As I always say dressing is optical illusion. Black opaque stockings are functional and fashionable. Giving you the ability to show your leg shape while hiding the fact that they may be veiny, scaly, pale, or not shaven(we’ve all been there!). I personally am a fan of the Wolford and DKNY brands.

Take advantage of the trend now, because after April it WILL be a faux pas!

Fab Find! – Lavish Color Salons Blow Dry Club

Posted on January 11, 2013 by TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GETTING DRESSED!

Here is a fab find that’s sure to help with budget, convenience, and sure to keep the compliments coming! Now, introducing the “Blow Dry Club”! For a limited time, the lovely stylists of Lavish Color Salon offer UNLIMITED blow dry’s for just $65 a month! I personally am part of the club and had to share this great offer. Good hair days here I come!!!