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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Why a ‘Sale’ doesn’t always ‘save’ you
Monday, August 16th, 2010Are you that person that bolts straight to the sale section of the store? I totally get it. Clothing can be extremely expensive, and every penny saved counts.
Being a personal stylist, part of my job sometimes includes cleaning out or editing people’s wardrobes. On the job, I have seen the down side of ‘sales’ many times – clothes that still have the Sale tags on because they have never been worn.
Here is a typical scenario: You cannot bring yourself to spend $150 dollars on a pair of jeans. So instead you buy 3 pairs of jeans that look ‘okay’ on, and you still are in search of the perfect pair of jeans. Before you know it you have 5 pairs of jeans in your closet that you don’t really love and honestly don’t look that great on. Let’s say each pair of jeans cost $50, times that by 5, so this turns out to cost you $250 dollars. It would of been cheaper for you to just spend the money up front and buy the expensive jeans that look fabulous on you. Who cares that they would be your only pair, your butt looks awesome in them.
I also find that people get obsessed with the label attached to the clothing. Just because an item is designer doesn’t mean it belongs in your wardrobe. I know this one can be hard to swallow. But seriously, having a discounted $500 Burberry dress just sitting in your closet with the tags attached is a complete waste. I understand not being able to afford or justify paying the full price for higher end brands. Through my experience of cleaning out closets, I know that buying ugly, discounted and high-end merchandise would be better spent on something you love and actually wear. Buying clothes on sale is only great when you find what you need and will wear; not just buying because you believe it’s a good sale.
So here is my solution: Before you enter the mall, edit your closet and make a list. ONLY PURCHASE items on your list that you will wear, then don’t look back.
If this approach seems overwhelming, Google a personal stylist for the city you live in. You are not hiring Rachel Zoe, believe me, a stylist is within your reach. A stylist can help you make the purchases that are right for you and can teach you how to start buying clothes for yourself that you will wear.
The moral of this blog post is that next time you’re out and see the sale rack, remember that everything you buy you should love and love to wear, whether it’s on sale or not.
SATC 2 IS HERE
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Despite all the bad reviews, I can’t wait to see Sex In The City 2. Sara Jessica Parker has 41 costume changes.
What I love about Sex In The City is the characters and the clothes. Remember you go to the movies to be entertained. I am anticipating that Pat Field (costume designer for SATC) will not disappoint.
Besides being entertained I hope you leave the theater being fashion inspired. If you liked the the movie, comment about what you liked best.
Nu Sanctuary Lounge/ Town Square Las Vegas
Thursday, May 6th, 2010I recently read an e-mail regarding the opening of Nu Sanctuary in Las Vegas’ newest mall, Town Square. The advertisements for this place have been up for months, and as a result, my curiosity to try it out was at an all time high. So I jumped on an opportunity to check it out and ate lunch there today. Here are the summary points from my review.
Pro’s:
* Fashion TV was on all the televisions in the restaurant
* Food was exquisite, from presentation to taste!
* Portion sizes were perfect
* A large selection of specialty drinks
* Location, location, location. Great location
Con’s:
* Seating sucked, the chairs sit too low for the table height
* Decor did not match the price point of the restaurant
* The lounge has a good concept, but they hired the wrong designer
* Hostess had an attitude because I entered the side gate instead of the front gate
With that said, this joint has been open for less than a week. My next visit will be for a happy hour in June; hopefully they will have one by then. I would encourage you to give them a try for yourself, but would go for a causal dining experience. If you are starving the place might not cut it. For you gentleman out there, this is where the ladies will be drinking their fu-fu drinks.
Sex & The City 2
Monday, April 12th, 2010I love Sex and the City, well who doesn’t? I can remember watching episodes with my best friend and us drooling over Sarah Jessica Parker’s wardrobe. Ummm, even today, I still want “Carrie Bradshaw’s” wardrobe. While I was in search for something on u-tube I discovered the latest trailer for the new Sex & The City 2 movie coming out May 27th. Check it out.
I can’t believe Aden is back. This movie is going to be good! I can’t wait!
UNDATEABLE
Friday, April 2nd, 2010“Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won’t be Dating or Having Sex.”, by Anne Coyle and Ellen Rakieten. There are so many reviews about this book, I just had to read it. It is intended to be funny, and the reality is, the things that made me laugh are true. I read this book in about an hour. Here are my top 5 examples from the book that made me smile, because it is so dead on.
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# 14 Dad Jeans
# 56 Ed Hardy-Esque Wear- I would also like to include TapOut, Affliction, and Christian Audigier
# 86 Sleeveless T-shirts- If you want to wear a tank top purchase a pack of wife-beaters
#161 Quoting Lines From Movies in Character- Is not cool or sexy
#309 Ordering Wine @ a Sporting Event-
My vote is that it is worth reading for every single guy looking to date. Don’t get your feelings hurt, laugh and then change it up. If you would like to win this book please leave a comment on this blog post to enter. Prize winner will be e-mailed April 15, 2010.
Crazy For Sharpened Crayons
Friday, March 26th, 2010If you color with your son, daughter, niece, or nephew you will appreciate this deluxe electric crayon sharpener. I was personally frustrated when coloring with my daughter, because crayons became dull very fast. Coloring with dull crayons is no fun for me, or for that special kid you know that loves to color. After complaining to my husband, he surprised me with a solution. The Elmer’s Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener. This electric sharpener cuts the paper automatically from the crayon as it sharpens. The sharpener features an automatic stop mechanism that prevents over-sharpening. The result is a perfectly sharpened crayon. With that being said I have jammed my crayon sharper over a half a dozen times, and it is a little bit of work to clean it out. Being a personal shopper I am always looking for out of the box gift ideas, and this is one of my favorites for kids, ages 5-12.
Valentines Gift Idea’s for Him
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010In my experience men are easily pleased, and are very simple creatures. Men believe in this hallmark holiday, because if they didn’t, you will be disappointed. This not worth the grief. So with that, said give him a special treat with these out of the box gift idea’s for valentines 2010.
*Buy him something super sexy for yourself- that you will actually wear and feel sexy in. Just the fact that you will be dressing up for him will be a treat
* If he is into music purchase SADE’s new album “Soldiers of Love” released February 9th 2010
* Shaving products- this item will always be on my gift list. I have never met a man who didn’t enjoy using them. Give your man a silvertip shaving brush with matching razor and stand. If he has never used shaving products get him a starter kit for $40, if he likes it you have future gifts ideas for him!
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*The Apple iPad- for $499 you can get a touchscreen computer. As my husband would say it is the “Next Generation” of consumer electronics. When the iPad released January 27th I received over ten e-mails about this product. Take it from me ladies he wants this new toy.
Farmers Market Vegas Style
Sunday, January 10th, 2010If you are a Vegas resident and want to get the freshest produce available, look no further than the “Farmers Market” located at 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106. This market is only open on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1p.m. Watch the you-tube video below to learn more about the Las Vegas Farmers Market. If you are not a Vegas resident, do some homework about the local farmers in your area, you might be surprised about what you discover.
New Year Resolution
Thursday, December 31st, 2009What’s your New Year’s Resolution? If don’t have one yet, but there is still time. I love New Year’s. I feel like you can officially start fresh on basically anything with a resolution. I went to www.43things.com, and found lots of information on goal setting here are some tips from Lia Steakley Dicker.
1) Be deliberate-Resist the urge to impulsively make pledges for the upcoming year based on what’s bothering you at a specific moment. Spend a week, or longer, evaluating your priorities for the new year and think about how your resolution fits with these objectives.
2) Leave the past behind- Refrain from adopting old resolutions to prevent past regrets from following you into the future. Instead, redefine failed goals. If “lose weight” didn’t work last year, consider the new approaches of “eat healthier” or “exercise five days a week”
3) Stay positive-Swearing off bad habits such as “I will never bite my nails again” only emphasizes the forbidden behavior. For better results, cast resolutions in a flattering light and vow to “Take better care of my hands and nails”
4) Shorten the deadline-Recent research found 80 percent of people don’t keep their resolution past Valentine’s Day. Maintain yours until July 1 and you will have accomplished more than most. We’re betting the buzz you get from successfully making reaching the six-month mark will carry you the rest of the year.
5) Define the obstacles-Acknowledging and preparing for the challenges upfront allows you to better navigate bumps in the road ahead.
6) Go public with your plans-Telling others about your goals helps you in a couple of ways. Writing the goals down and sharing them with others can increase your sense of responsibility to meet your objectives. It also gives others insight into what you are trying to accomplish and opens new doors for support.
I always make goals. This year my goal is to be more optimistic. I will be putting a sticky note on my bathroom mirror to remind me to be positive each and every day. There is always room for improvement with oneself. If you can’t think of a New Year’s resolution, try being more fashion forward. Easier said than done, I know. Go to www.imagebylauren.com, and get started in no time at all.
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