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Get Beach Sexy On a Budget

I cannot wait to hit the beach this summer! Everyone loves to become a “beach bum” even if it is for a short time. I’m looking for a new swim suit.While doing “research” I found a few places that have cute  swim wear at reasonable prices!

An Addictive Love – Chanel

It started with a used pair of Chanel brown shades with Tortoise frames; an authentic pair I scored on eBay while in college in 2008. Then a year later, I started work full time and I purchased a black pair of sunglasses at Solstice in December 2009. The large shopper Cambon Tote was my first Chanel Bag; imagine my excitement! I justified it by saying it was my 25th birthday day present to myself. You only turn a quarter of a century once so surely a new Chanel bag was in order. In March of that same year I purchased another bag…a 227 Reissue in Metallic Black.

Taste the Rainbow: Hottest Nail Colors for Spring/ Summer!

I have never been a huge color fan until the past few years. What do I mean by that???

Last month was the first time the color yellow has made its appearance in my closet…since the 9^th grade! I usually stick with dark colors, black, blue, purple and white to balance things out. For the first time I purchased an orange shade of nail polish and…love it!

Now I’m hooked!

A Step in the Right Direction – Summer Fitness

This is not another fitness article telling you to eat right and exercise. Overtime doing both will improve your health; if you do them in moderation.

I am probably the last person you want to hear fitness advice from. Why? You might ask. Well, you probably won’t like what I have to say in the next sentence or two so feel free to close your web browser now.

For the people who know me, they know that I have a high metabolism. I hardly work out and eat just about whatever I want. Yeah, hate me now. LOL. But this article is not about eating right. It’s making sure your exercise routine is effective by making sure you have the right gear.

Not Just for Weddings – The White Dress

Just say YES to the white dress! The white dress is not just for weddings or Easter Sunday. I think they are so versatile. The “Little White Dress” (LWD) can be effortlessly transformed from day to night.

Dress, $128
Paul Joe Sister fitted dress, $319
Cut out dress, $140
Sole Mio Marie Lace Keyhole Dress, $35

And don’t forget to accessorize with these bracelets! Have fun with color accessories

Get Your Dream Closet – Spring Cleaning

This is the time when people are usually throwing away things they never use. I looked in my closet last week an noticed a lot of stuff that I am not wearing. I remember I did the same thing last year and though “Well, I can keep this because I can wear it with…” And here it is. A year later and guess what? I still have NOT worn the things I said I was last year! Have you ever done this?

Go from this…

To this…

These images are NOT of my closet but looking at mine made me think about what I could do to get it organized better to get rid of stuff I am not wearing or using.

I usually walk through my closet and yank stuff that I am not wearing off the hangars and place them in bins or piles.

To get organized create bins marked with…

1. Keep it. This works if you have a pile of stuff sitting on the floor like the image above. I don’t think its worth it to take clothes OFF the hangars and place them in bins. I will have to hang them up again. No point in doing it the hard way.

2. Toss it. This bin is for things that are damaged (stains, holes, tears, etc.). Instead of throwing them away get creative by visiting a fabric store or finding new uses for things. You can create a new pair of denim shorts if you have holes in the knees. You can use the remaining fabric for creating your own storage boxes. Just take sturdy cardboard and cover it with denim. This box goes for about $18.50 at Overstock.com. Save some cash and make your own!

3. SELL, SELL, SELL! On eBay or some other online auction site. I have a pair of Christian Louboutins I purchased 1.5 years ago that seem to have shrunk overnight. LOL. I can’t bring myself to selling. They are my favorite pair.

4. Be kind and donate. When I am donating or giving something away I ask myself “Would I wear this?” If not, don’t think someone else will. Especially if it is damaged. Another plus is the tax benefit. For single filers you have to donate over $5K and married filers it’s almost $12K in items. Of course it’s not that simple. I am not a tax authority. Contact your tax preparer for more info.

Hopefully you find this information useful to get your closet closer to your dream. Maybe the money you make in selling can help fund your new closet! I’m still aiming for a closet like Oprah’s or Mariah Carey’s! *heaven*

Which celebrity has your inspiration closet?

_{None of these images are mine.}

_{Messy closet image from: Inpursuitofprettythings.com}

_{Clean Closet image from : http://alifeofstyletheblog.onsugar.com}

Walking on Sunshine – Spring/ Summer Time Flats

Bright bold and beautiful. I love wearing flats. I love solid colors for the most part but I love designs in blue, purple, pink, multicolored, green and jeweled. They are my go-to shoe for the spring, summer and early fall. They are so comfortable although I need heel grips for my skinny ankles. *hehe* Here is a collection of some flats I wish I had (*secretly preparing to purchase a few* :-D)! So many beautiful colors!

BUSTED For FAKE Louis Vuitton in 3 States!

I am an advocate of “anti counterfeiting” especially in fashion. When my husband forwarded me this article (Feds nab $325 million in fake Gucci, Ugg, Coach goods) yesterday. I couldn’t help but talk about it. So many brands counterfeited! Gucci, Ugg, Burberry, Coach, Nike, Lacoste, Polo and Louis Vuitton.To me it’s sickening.

WHY AM I THIS WAY ABOUT FAKES???

Well, let me tell you. Back in 2003, I wanted a Coach wristlet. I went to eBay and found one for a “reasonable price” and purchased it. I could not wait for it to come in the mail. When it finally arrived I was immediately disappointed. There was plastic around the “leather” strap and the “leather” felt like plastic. I knew this had to be fake.

Color Me Denim! – Bold Colored Jeans

I can’t tell you how much I love this time of year!

I was browsing the EXPRESS site the other day and I couldn’t help but to notice their color pairs of “jeans” . They were really leggings. I like the colors they had fuchsia/ purple, light blue, grass green, and ruby red. I have to say that the fuchsia and ruby red are my favorite colors! I like them because they have actual pockets. I remember being in  5th grade and