Category Archives: Fab Finds

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

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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…)

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 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 
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 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

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

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Take the stress out of getting Dressed–LITERALLY!

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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:))))

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

Fab Finds for Stress Free Dressing!

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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!

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Fashion Hmmmms… Answered

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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!

Curated Craze

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All the new rave seems to be surrounded by these subscription based companies that focus on a curated selection of merchandise and products, saving you the work of finding the new “best” thing. Take “Joyus” for example, it’s a website that gives a brief tutorial on each product and why its great. It’s free to join, and you have the option to buy the promoted items. There’s also “Birchbox” which caters to men and women. Every month for a fee of $10-$30 you’ll receive a package that ranges from cosmetics, gift cards, accessories, and sometimes even apparel items. What’s in the box changes monthly and the content is disclosed. Should you like what you find, you again have the option of purchasing the full size item from their website. Or “Svbscription”, the luxury box for men that is sent quarterly at $350 per quarter. This one differs greatly in price than most but it does offer items from designers like Loro Piana and Tom Ford. These are just a few of the companies catering to this trend – trust us, there are plenty!

Here at Hallie Abrams Wardrobe Consulting our thoughts on this differ a quite a bit. While some of us like the idea of being surprised monthly and potentially finding a new product we love, that we may have never found otherwise. There are some of us who don’t care to pay a fee without knowing what we’re going to get. There’s certainly a chance you won’t like or use everything that’s sent to you.

Have you guys used any of  these? Would you? We want to know!

Heres a list of some of these companies for you to take a closer look: Svbscription , Joyus , Birchbox , ShoeMint  , JewelMint

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Golden Globe Red Carpet Report!

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We tried to resist but couldn’t help it! Award season is highly anticipated and we were glued to the T.V. screen for none other than the highly anticipated red carpet! There were some hits, some misses, and some that needed tweaking, but we want to focus on the few who hit it out of the park from head to toe. So without further adieu here are our picks from the Golden Globes!

Kerry Washington:

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 Completely stunning! The hair was modern and added a nice edge to such this delicate sheer beaded dress. The nude flesh tone is completely on trend and I love how it was carried through from the accessories to the manicure. The midi-length of the dress complemented the perfect pointed toe shoe. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

 Kate Hudson:

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This is honestly one of the best looks I’ve seen on Kate Hudson! I’m a sucker for a long sleeve black dress but this took It to another level. The gold detail on the waist along with the mermaid cut gives the illusion of a beautiful hourglass shape. The plunging keyhole adds the perfect dose of sexy since the rest of her is completely covered. Her make up is fresh and a great contrast to the dark and dramatic gown.

Julianne Hough:

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This is the epitome of cool. Ball gowns can be very “girly” but she managed to add some punk princess to the look. The gold beading adds a gilded edge to the soft winter white. Her oxblood clutch and nails were the perfect deep punch of color to aid the regal element. I love that her hair was out of her face, it allowed the neckline to shine!

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This color popped! The perfectly paired red pointed shoe was spot on and complimented by the asymmetrical cut of the dress. The half exposed metallic belt added a bit of structure to accentuate her waist. Her straight her with a middle part pulled behind her ears is sleek. I love the cool grey nail polish against the bright red. This look was refreshing!

Which Red Carpet look do you love?

Fab Find! – Lavish Color Salons Blow Dry Club

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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!!!

Fab Find: Target X Neiman Marcus collaboration half off!

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banner_12_20_newAs a forerunner in the Designer + Discount Retailer collaborations, Target has done it again- this time with luxury retailer Neiman Marcus. Usually the discount store focuses on one designer at a time, but by teaming with Neiman Marcus they were able to offer apparel, accessories and home décor by some our favorites! Who doesn’t love Rag & Bone, Lela Rose, Marchesa, Tracy Reese, and Derek Lam (just to name a few)? But even better is the price- and especially now with it being after the holidays, everything is 50% off!

Here are a few of our favorite pieces—

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Marchesa (for girls): OpenZoomLayer-4

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Rag&Bone (for Boys+Men): OpenZoomLayer-2