Posts Tagged ‘S.W.A.G.’
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: From First Date to 50 Years
Posted by Skylar Korby / Friday, February 1st, 2013
Finding a gift for the one who made you fall head-over-heels long ago can be just as difficult as finding one for the person who you’ve only just tripped for. There’s always some overwhelming pressure to give the “perfect” item, something that’s sentimental, thoughtful and playful that says either, “I am so in love with you,” or “I think you’re kinda cute.”
Well breathe easy, shoppers, because we’ve taken the guesswork out of Valentine’s Day gift-giving! Whether you’re about to celebrate your Golden Anniversary or have only been on your first date, we’ve found something for every level of love.
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Closet Crushes: Hayden Panettiere
Posted by Skylar Korby / Thursday, January 31st, 2013
Hayden Panettiere has come a long way from the pigtails and t-shirt she sported in “Remember the Titans” (2000). The 23-year-old actress is no stranger to the big and small screens, with stints in such movies as “Bring it On: All or Nothing” (2006), ”I Love You, Beth Cooper” (2009) and the TV series “Heroes.”
Most recently, however, the star of ABC’s “Nashville” has wowed red carpet audiences with an array of gorgeous dresses that lack neither glamour nor glitter. Panettiere has transformed into the picture of sophistication while still maintaining a carefree, girlish vibe, ensuring that we’ll get to fawn over her style for many years to come.
at the 2012 CMT Music Awards; s_bukley/Shutterstock.com
Steal her polished yet playful look with these.
Geo Bead Embellished Cami, $72; photo courtesy of Topshop
High Waist Fit and Flare Pleated Skirt, $69.90; photo courtsy of Express.com
Nine West Flax Black Leather heel, $75; photo courtesy of Zappos.com
Happy Shopping!
–Skylar Korby
Sales & News: SAG Awards Celebs Don Navy & Gold
Posted by Tasnim Eboo / Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Jennifer Lawrence looking very natty in navy at the 2013 SAG Awards (Joe Seer/Shutterstock.com)
Who knew that this year the top celebrities would be bringing in their gorgeous looks and fabulous style to the Screen Actors Guild Awards with not black but navy?
FYI, navy is the new black, and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Nicole Kidman and Amanda Seyfried rocked the runway to prove it. All three ladies brought individual style with gorgeous gowns by designers Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood and Zac Posen. The navy hues give of a less intense look and more of a soft and classy feel. Follow these trendsetters and make navy a must in your closet this season.
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Sure Things: Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Repair Creme
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Erno Laszlo Phormula 3.9 Repair Cream, the closest thing to youth in a jar. (Photo courtesy of Alison Brod Public Relations)
You know the old adage, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” And that’s exactly what yours truly was thinking when getting informed about the benefits of the Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Repair Creme. The company’s description of the product: “Phormula 3-9 Repair Cream is a daily nutritional supplement for the skin, offering superior hydration, strong anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties for renewed skin cell energy and a more youthful appearance.” Basically, consider the stuff youth in a bottle, err, jar.
Then again, there’s always the saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” And this stuff certainly doesn’t fall under the free category at a pricey $265 per 1.7 oz. My thoughts after getting tuned into the price tag: The stuff better be amazing.
In other words, there was a bit of skepticism at play as I started adding the Phormula 3-9 Repair Creme to my daily skincare regimen. Fed up with winter’s wrath on my dry-but-with-a-tendency-to-break-out skin, I started dotting on and rubbing in a few dabs of the stuff to my forehead, nose, cheeks and chin after washing my face with my usual face wash and applying my everyday moisturizer and eye cream.
Sales & News: ARTHUR Christine Keeps the Inauguration Natural
Posted by Skylar Korby / Monday, January 28th, 2013
The Inauguration was a week ago, but we’re still not over all of the beautiful styles that graced Pennsylvania Avenue. Of course, the fashion was appropriately breathtaking, but any woman knows that a fabulous night out can be ruined by not-so-fabulous hair, and that’s where Dusan and Rachel Grante of ARTHUR Christine Salon and Academy shined.
photo courtesy of pickworthbell communications
The pair was honored to be the exclusive hairdresser and stylist, respectively, to Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, half-sister of United States President Barack Obama. She is the author of the children’s book “Ladder to the Moon,” and is working on another book about peace education and conflict resolution in high schools.
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Posted by Tasnim Eboo / Monday, January 28th, 2013
For those of you who love to procrastinate on purchases by means of online shopping, keep.com will be sure to help you continue with that habit. The website is designed for shoppers to browse through the products shown on the home page, and scroll as they please among pages and pages of cheap finds, cute clothes, chic accessories and interesting home décor.
Similar to Pinterest, where viewers can ‘pin’ the page, with keep.com shoppers can ‘keep’ the page to view later on. If you like something you see, not only can you click on it to ‘keep’ it, but it will link directly to the page where you can buy the item. Be prepared to shop for days—scrolling down will keep you guessing!
- Garments, gadgets and gizmos galore! Keep.com has it all. (Photo courtesy of keep.com)
Finder’s keepers, no losers here!
Happy Shopping!
Tasnim Eboo
Style Sense: Kassie Rempel of Lillybee Shoes
Posted by Arienne Gascon / Friday, January 25th, 2013
So what’s all the buzz about Lillybee shoes? We recently interviewed owner/designer and local gal Kassie Rempel to get the scoop on what makes her shoes so sweet! If you are like Rempel, then you understand that trying to find well-made shoes with unique style that won’t break the bank can be hard to come by. That’s what makes Lillybee so refreshing.
Rempel’s reasonably priced and totally stylish Lillybee line, launched in 2008, came from the outgrowth of her shoe boutique founded back in 2004, Simplysoles. Lillybee quickly became the store’s best-selling line, selling out in its first season. Turning from shoe buyer to shoe designer Rempel transformed, designing shoes for the everyday woman with style. In 2011 she partnered with designer and brand manager, Lisa Palmer, and together the company took off.
Today more successful than ever and with the addition of Megan Dickens, operations manager to the brand, they are providing fabulous footwear as well as handbags women everywhere are embracing with enthusiasm.
Read on to see why women just can’t get enough of the designs, what new styles we all have to look forward to, what your alma mater has to do with your footwear, and the time of day you should never go shoe shopping.
Kassie Rempel of Lillybee shoes. (Photo courtesy Lillybee)
Etsy Adoration: You Are Too Kind
Posted by Skylar Korby / Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Today is National Compliment Day, and although the big day to show your love for your significant other is still three weeks away, it’s always a good time to let someone know you’re their biggest fan. Mama always said, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all,” but why not say it and give it with these delightful displays of admiration?
The best part of waking up is a compliment on your cup.
Good Morning Beautiful Mug, $20; photo courtesy of BeadedBandsbyLisa
Sales & News: FLOW Blow Dry and Beauty Bar Opens In Reston
Posted by Skylar Korby / Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
The fabulous hair you crave has finally arrived in Northern Virginia.
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Last week, FLOW Blow Dry & Beauty Bar opened its doors, celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a plaque presented by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce’s President and representatives.
FLOW is the first of its kind styling salon in the Northern VA area and is included in DC Modern Luxury Magazine’s latest “Best of the City 2013” issue.
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Sales & News: H&M’s Conscious Foundation for Textile Recycling
Posted by Skylar Korby / Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
H&M is offering a new way to ensure that the oversized sweater with embroidered cats from your Aunt Mildred won’t end up in a landfill (regardless of if it belongs there or not).
Recycle your old clothes with H&M; Tupungato/Shutterstock.com
Instead of throwing your old clothes away, bring them in to a participating H&M store. Through their Conscious Foundation, the Swedish retailer will then hand off the collected clothes to their partner, I:Collect, which provides a system to reuse consumer goods. The program launches next month, and they’ll take any clothing made by any manufacturer–just drop your goods off in the bins located by the checkout counter.
To reward you for being environmentally- and fashion-friendly, you will receive a discount voucher for an in-store purchase, so you can revamp your closet with something chic and feline-free. Aunt Mildred will understand.
Happy Shopping!
–Skylar Korby