Friendly Reminder When Bathing Suit Shopping

Be aware that dark colors camouflage and light colors enhance (especially with seperates). Want to add volume to your top look for ruffles and prints. Want to slim your bottom half look for dark solids. Need to trim a midsection look for rouching on a one piece or tankini. Do not try to fit into a suit. Find the suit that works for you.

Last Minute Bathing Suit Shopping

It is hard to believe but it is Memorial Day weekend already! If it has creeped up on you and are need of a bathing suit ASAP not to worry. Check out these locations on your way to the pool or beach.

Target & Walmart - great for separates, an adjustable string bikini bottom will not cause an unwanted muffin top & paired with a tankini top you will feel comfortable strutting your stuff.

Marshalls/TJ MAXX &

Land's End (at selected Sears store) - wonderful one pieces and fabulous cover ups. Rather than a predicable solid grab a cover up with a bit more flare add a little drama Mama.

Kids Gap - a beautiful assortment of children's suits to die for.

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!

For the Little Fashionista

Parents Magazine found the perfect "in" sandals for your little darling.

Clockwise:

Golden Girl - Striderite.com $38

Pop of Purple - Oldnavy.com $15

Silver Lining - pediped.com $42

Gleam Dream - childrensplace.com $19

It's that time again - Nordstrom's 1/2 Yearly

Nordstrom

San Diego's "Escape in Linen"

Darling Dams of the Met

Last night was an evening filled with glitz, glamour and Lady Gaga at the annual Met Costume Institute Gala in New York City. It brought out fashion’s royalty from top designers, politicians, models and of course celebrities. The theme: American Women, which resonated through the attendees’ choice of dress. Old Hollywood glamour was evident from sweeping ball gowns, sweetheart necklines, elegant makeup and hair.

My favs:

Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci

Credit: Ariel Ramerez/Landov

http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20366016,00.html#20779844

Camille Belle in Jason Wu

Credit: Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan/Sipa

http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20366016,00.html#20779866

Anna Wintour in Chanel couture

Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

http://omg.yahoo.com/photos/2010-costume-institute-gala/3832#id=64

International Beauty Secrets

My newest TIVO obsession is The Dr. Oz Show. I now crave all the health & medical information Dr. Oz provides on his daily show. Do I sound obsessed?! The latest discussion: beauty secrets from around the world.

From Dominican Republic:

Add crushed garlic into clear nail polish, let sit for 10 days then apply

Result:

Will make your nails harder than acrylic ones

From Spain:

Spray Cranberry juice on your hair when going out in sun (apply ONLY to dark hair)

Result:

The fruit acids will lighten your hair while providing an amazing shine

From Chile:

Crush grapes and mix with flour apply the paste to your face for 10 minutes

Result:

Boost and lift your complexion

The Dr. Oz Show

Restore & Reuse

Go treasure hunting at your local thrift, secondhand or consignment shop. It is worth a peek, you never know what you'll find. I picked up this 70's glam metal clutch in excellent condition for only $14.00!