Luella Bartley @ Target

Score limited edition Luella items @ Target!

Beauty & Fashion Blog Directory

This is a brand new niche Blog Directory
Wiki that's strictly for Beauty & Fashion
Blogs! There's already a couple entries,
so do your part & enter either yours or
another good one you know of. Just make
sure you give proper credit.

Face Slimming Hairstyles

Just as clothes with horizontal stripes add the illusion of more
width, hairstyles with blunt edges will make your face look
a lot wider than it actually is. Avoid styles that have any type of
bold lines that will make your face look rounder than it
really is. Round faces work best with a lot of volume on top,
which visually lengthens the face.

Adding volume at the roots is one option to add instant height.
Ask your hair stylist to add texturizing or layers around your
crown area to add height. If your hair is naturally thin or fine
use a volume boosting shampoo to add fullness on top. Or,
you can use a root lift solution or volumizing gel to the roots
and use a round brush to lift as your blow-dry.

Updos add instant height. Try pulling your hair into a high
ponytail or other updo anchored at your crown. Pull out a
few strands on either side of your face to add subtle
slenderizing.

London's High Fashion

"London is a fashion capital offering everything
from large designer stores to fabulous boutiques
and markets."

Here's some of the highlights.

Petite Dressing

• Choose a monochromatic outfit. Monochromatic doesn't necessarily mean boring.
  Mix different textures to keep it interesting (i.e. knits with leather)
• Add contrasting color or texture with a blazer, cardigan or overshirt.
• If you are petite (5'3" or under) scale everything down: smaller prints, pockets, etc.
  so they don't overpower your figure.
• Leave the blazer or cardigan unbuttoned for vertical lines.
• Any stripes on a garment should be vertical.
• Tie scarves loosely with long, vertical dangling ends.
• Match pantyhose color to skirt or pant and shoe color.
• Avoid big belts, which will cut you in half visually.
• Use long necklaces or pendants to add vertical lines.
• Wear skirts that are longer than they are wide.
• Choose shoes with at least an inch heel: the taller the better (unless, of course, you're
  a rip-roarin' clutz like me. LOL!).
• Elongate the neck with V-necks.
• Don't go for all long items, Contrast proportions. Put a longer jacket with a shorter
  skirt, shorter jacket with pants, etc.
  

Purse Clutter

Aaack! My Purse Is Overstuffed! What Do I Do?

One thing I've learned is to buy smaller bags.

What you need to do first is look very hard
at the stuff in your bag. What do you REALLY
need?

Once you've pared down to neccessities, look
at the sizes of the items you carry.

For Example: To decide the width of my purse,
I go by my Parking Placard (I'm Disabled)
because It's the widest item I carry.

For the depth of your bag, figure out your
bulkiest item(s). (Checkbook wallet, Makeup
bag, etc.)

Then for the height, figure your tallest items
as well as what you'll put on top in your bag.

Then go just a tad larger than that so can fit your
smaller items in around your larger items.

But, don't go to much larger. The trick is to go
just large enough for your basics, with out
allowing for as much clutter build-up.

I hope these tips help you as much as they've
helped me! Happy Purse Shopping!

Beauty & Fashion Feeds

Beauty & Fashion Feeds
Right-Click on a link, then copy &
paste into your RSS aggregator.

About Beauty
About Fashion
Your Beauty tips
Style Portal
TeenFashionista
iVillage Beauty
Focus On Style
Fashion Report

World's Richest Fashion Designer

Giorgio Armani's empire, worth more than $3 billion
& spawned by his Understated Elegance, has made
him the richest fashion designer in the world.

What's Your Blogging Personality?

I took the Blogging Personality Quiz at
About Web logs and I am...

The Patchworker
Blogging is a way for me to comment on and consolidate
news, current events, useful resources, and other relevant
matters. In my blog entries, I usually add links to other
people's blogs or websites with original content instead of
writing my own.

UniversityChic.com

Get the lowdown on
campus fashion trends,
visit UniversityChic.com!

About.com's Style Guide

What's your style? Not sure?
Check out About.com's Teen
Fashion Site to get a rundown
on different styles & find out
which category you fit under,
or if you've got a style that's
all your own!

MagicScarf.com

This is the ultimate Diva
Wear! A fabulously soft
& feathery tube scarf that
can be worn many different
ways. Add some pizazz to
your outfit!

M & J Trimming

This site is perfect for fashion crafters! Want to add
some pizazz to a cardigan? Add some fur or marabou
feather trim at the collar! Want to make your own fabu
handbags? Browse their selection of purse handles &
other trimmings!

MakeupAdvice from the MakeupPrincess

This page hasn't been updated
in a while, but it's still a good read.

Blurb on homepage:
"It's all about me, a teenage girl, who
couldn't find a great site about beauty
anywhere! It seemed like everything
out there was either commercial,
copied from a magazine, or written by
someone who makes physics sound
terribly interesting! Since I'm on a tight
budget (like, zero dollars!), I'm going to
do my best without pictures for now.
Hopefully my English skills will be enough
to guide you into the wonderful world of
makeup!"

Style Portal

This Beauty/Fashion Portal is sooo cool!
Here's the blurb from the homepage:
"Welcome to the Style Portal, where
we have made it easy to find helpful
beauty and fashion shopping links &
tips!" - Style Portal

Speedway Do Everything Makeup

I bought this product awhile ago & I really like it.
Great, buildable coverage that's very blendable.
However, I would use a setting powder over it,
as it tends to stay very creamy on the face.
Other than that, GREAT product!

The Diva Shops

Isn't it great to find a bargain?
You almost get a high when you find
a great piece for a low price. I found
an absolutely fabulous dress at
Burke's Outlet. The dress was deeply
discounted several times over, & what
was once a $50+ dress at Beall's now
only set me back 85¢. That's Right
85¢, Woo-Hoo!

D'Orsay pump

This pump is too cute!
I'd like the pink to be
a tad cooler in tone
though. This design,
if adapted, would also
make a very cute ballet
flat!

Gap Jeans

I'm in love with the most perfect fitting
jeans I've ever worn. I found a dark pair
of Gap Jeans at Burke's Outlet. They fit
like they were made just for me, with one
exception. They had to be hemmed up to
accomodate my short (4' 9") stature.

Cosmetic Brand Websites

Here's a bunch of Cosmetic Brands With Their Own Websites!

Tattoo Lash: Superfaithful Mascara

This looks like something I'd be interested in trying.

MakeupAlley.com

Check out the following cool site!
Here's a little info from the site's
homepage:

"Product Reviews - where MakeupAlley
members in the-know review their favorite
(and not so favorite) beauty products. Check
out the top ten picks.
SWAP - Got goods galore? Trade your
gently used (or unused) beauty products
here with other beauty junkies. Now this is
recycling!
Shopping Diary - Tend to overspend?
Create a shopping diary to track your
shopping hauls and check out
what other members are buying."
- MakeupAlley.com

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FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Check out one of the premiere
Fashion Design Colleges!

Fashion Quiz

Take this Fashion Quiz to see
if you're a true Fashionista!

About.com - Designer Databases

WOW! About.com lists some fashion designer
databases so you can learn more about
designers & their fashions, Very Cool!

Designers I Like

In random order:

Ralph Lauren
kenneth cole
Kate Spade
Donna Karan
Dolce & Gabbana
Manolo Blahnik
Prada
Fendi
Armani
alexander mcqueen
Koltov
Michael Kors
Valentino
Lilly Pulitzer
Louis Vuitton
XOXO

StyleDiary

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Levi's Gwen Purse

I want this bag (Levi's Gwen style) in
Black. If anybody sees it for sale online
(in black), please let me know by adding
a comment to this post. Thanks!

Blue Jelly Cuff Watch

I want this watch, it's cute & happy for spring!

TeenFashionista.com

A very cool fashion blog "from a
self-proclaimed style obsessed,
fashion savvy teen's point of view."
AtomFeed

Victorian Cameo Brooch

Another Fabu eBay Find!

Onyx Crystals-Victorian Flowers Jewelry Set

Another Beautiful Set from JewelryTown8!

Victorian Style Jewelry Set

I got this gorgeous necklace & earring
set from eBay seller JewelryTown8.
Isn't it fabulous!

Some Cool Shops

These are some stores I love to shop at
(in no particular order):

Walgreens - for Beauty Buys
ULTA.com - for Beauty Buys
meetmark.com - for Beauty Buys
avon.com - for Beauty Buys
WalMart-lowCost beauty/fashion
TuesdayMorning-the BigLots of Luxury
Big Lots-Beauty on the cheap
Claire's Accesories
JC Penney
Burke's Outlet
eBay
Ross
Marshalls
TJ Maxx
Lane Bryant

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