Look of the Week: Nicole Richie

In honor of the sun we've been enjoying, I'm going to kick off the week with a fun, casual summer look a la Nicole Richie!



Tomorrow, Get Her Look!

Style Inspiration

A little weekend fashion to keep you motivated!


...at a BBQ



...running errands



...evening soirée



...grocery shopping
(as casual as you should get in public)



...meeting up with your gal pals



...anytime!

Trend Alert! Lose the Layers!

Ditch those long winter layers and go for something new and fresh!
Here are some ideas to get you started!

Long and Blunt

Long and Soft



Voluminous Bob



Sleek Bob



Asymmetric



Pixie



You can do it. It just takes a little bit of courage and a pair of scissors!
Good Luck!

Thanks to People for the pics!

Love It or Loath It? Elisha Cuthbert Sophisticated Lady

Alright, the proportions on this ensemble aren't perfect, but I think she looks great! Very chic, but still youthful (a hard combo to pull off). What do you think: Chic Chick or Youthful Yuppie?

Get Tina Fey's Look!

So I know this is a Diane Von Furstenberg number. What I don't know is where to find it! This may have been a sample, made especially for Tina Fey, or is simply sold out! The print top wrap style is called "Brea" and the print is "Spring Shadows".


Jessica Wrap Dress $345 at Nordstrom



Renny Mini Wrap Dress $322 at L.A. Fairchild



Keane Shirt Dress $275 at Nordstrom



Brea Wrap Dress $398 at Nordstrom



Try these cheaper alternatives!


Wrap Dress $88 at Nordstrom



Wrap Dress $88 at Nordstrom



A great Diane Von Furstenberg resource I found was:
http://dvfs.blogspot.com/


Enjoy!

Look of the Week: Tina Fey on "30 Rock"

So the cutest bit of fashion I've seen this week has to be Tina Fey's incredible dress from the "Cleveland" episode of 30 Rock. Fashion is not generally what I watch that show for, but I was pleasantly surprised to come across this little number!
(Unfortunately, these were the best/only pictures I could find!)



Tomorrow: Get Tina's Look!

BEAUTY BONAZA! THE BEST CHEAP MAKEUP!!!

The Votes Are In!!
Together, you and I (and some beauty experts) picked our favorite inexpensive beauty/hygiene products on the market, and here are the results:

# 1 Item - C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Gloss. Delish!

# 1 Brand - E.L.F! Congrats! High quality and inexpensive? No wonder it rules the roost! Check them out here.

Tools

• Conair Velvet Touch Cushion Base Brush $4
• ELF Eyelash Curler $1
• ELF complete set of brushes (below) $9

Soaps

• Ivory Bar Soap 3 for $2
• Caress Body Wash (below) $6
  
• Aveeno Foaming Facial Cleanser $7
• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $7

Moisturizer/sunblock

• Dove Deep Moisture Day Cream $8
• Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock $9

Makeup

Foundation/Powder

• Loreal True Match (below) $10
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Powder $12

Blush

• Bonnie Bell - Blend and Glow (below) $5
• ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder $1

Eyes

ELF Expert Eyes Kit (below) $5

Mascara

• Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara $5
• Maybelline Full N Soft Waterproof Mascara $6

Eyeliner

• NYC Black Liquid Eyeliner $1.99
• NYC Black Pencil $.99
• ELF Professional Eye Widner $1

Eyeshadow

• L’Oreal Paris Wear Infinite Duos $5
• Cover Girl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit (Urban Basics, below) $5
• ELF Brightning Eye Color (Drama) $1

Lips

• C.O. Bigelo Mentha Lip Gloss $5
• L’Oreal Color Juice Lip Gloss (B.L.)$7
• Burts Bees Lip Balm (B.R.) $2

Other

• Degree Invisible Solid anti-persperant and deodorant in shower clean $3.50
• Rosebud Salve $6
• Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion enriched with Vitamin E $4
• OPI Nail Polish $8
• Preference by L’Oreal Paris Permanent Hair Color $10

More Suggestions:

• Wet n' Wild Silk Finish Blush in Mellow Wine
• Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face
• Vaseline (as a moisturizer and a lip balm)

Most of the products mentioned here are available at Target, your local drug store, or (for your convenience) drugstore.com!

Thanks to everyone who voted!

Style Inspiration: Mischa Barton

Mischa has, in my book, become queen of the "a dress for any occasion" look.
Sit back, relax, and let Mischa inspire you!



Cocktail




Party




Weekend




Casual




Work
(ok, maybe a little fancy for work, but you're not going to see her in a power suit!)




Day




Evening




Glam




Out on the Town: Day




Out on the Town: Night




Anytime!


Thanks to In Style for many of the pictures!

Love it or Loath it? Kylie Minogue Baby Doll

First off, love the shoes, love the bag...
Not loving the sheer dark tights with the pastel pink dress. I feel like Kylie can do sexy like nobody's business, but she might be a touch too old for cutesy.
What do you think, Precious Pinup or Mismatched Missy?

Get Zooey's Look! (with a little vintage shopping help)

The key to achieving Zooey Deschanel's style is capturing that youthful, vintage, individualist vibe. So most of the clothes you'll see her wearing wont be found in any old chain mall store. They're usually designer (like the PRADA dress from this week's look) or vintage. Since most of us can't afford the designer stuff, I'm going to talk about the vintage.

• The best place to find vintage dresses will be at your local (and by local I mean the closest small town) thrift store. You have to look harder but the finds will be worth it. Tip: go early. The store will be more organized and that's usually when they put out the new merchandise.
  
• The next best place will be ebay. Here you'll also find treasures. But make sure you get CLEAR pictures and measurements. Don't be afraid to ask if they're not provided. Any seller worth buying from will gladly provide these essentials (and answer any other question you may have). Read all info available on the seller; if they have bad feedback, don't bother! And don't forget to check out their shipping rates. That's where some sellers will get you (a clue: it doesn't cost $10 to ship a tee!) Tip: One seller might have several things you like, ask if they'll combine shipping!
• Next, check out resale, consignment, and vintage stores. The right one won't be too expensive and they take out a lot of the hunting! Tip: My completely unbiased choice (wink) is Buffalo Exchange. Good selection (mostly) and you're NOT going to find lower prices.
• Lastly, try checking out antique stores. You'll be surprised at the things you can find there and, generally, the clothing is very reasonably priced! Tip: a quick glance around the shop will usually let you know weather that store carries clothing. But again, don't be afraid to ask!

But if you MUST go the mall route, here are some lovely options!

Dress


$27.50 at Wet Seal




On Sale! $85.80 at ASOS





$22.80 at Forever 21




On Sale! $85.80 at ASOS





On Sale! $32.18 at ASOS





$22.50 at Wet Seal



Accessories

Zooey's downplaying her accessories to let her dress do all the work! Brown tights, pumps, and hair!

$79.95 at Zappos.com

Stock up on opaque tights at foottraffic.com 3 for $25!


and if you're daring...


L'Oreal Superior Preference in Soft Black
(It's what I use!)