Find The Perfect Drugstore Makeup

Take it from Lady Gaga, we are all born superstars. The only difference is that some of us get paid for it while others have to pull of smart shopping strategies to make that shine through. This Christmas, I’m going to help you with one of the important aspects of bringing out the superstar in you – and that has something to do with putting on makeup. (Well, okay it can be about walking wedge boots as well)

I know that natural beauty will always be the best. But for days when you just need a little help with conceal those under eye circles from that light night shindig with your friends, you never have to spend hundreds of dollars for that unless you’re a millionaire.

Here are 3 things that you SHOULD know when buying makeup items from the drugstore.

Try different brands. One great thing about shopping at drugstores is that they offer a wide selection of eye makeup, lipsticks and mascaras to name a few. These retail stores carry a number of affordable brands that offers different types of products that carry their own distinct features.

Finding the perfect makeup for your skin type is like finding the perfect leather boots during the somewhere – it’s difficult and it might seem that you’re going nowhere but your time and effort would surely pay off. As they say in fairy tales, you have to kiss a couple of frogs before you find your prince charming.

If you’re still looking for a brand or a particular product that will treat your skin well, here are 3 simple things that you can do to find the best one for you:

1. Take a shade of lipstick in two different hues. Always remember that there are tons of variations of a single color. Both of them might seem like the same color but bloody red is different from burgundy. And if you’d like to find the shade that suits you better, get two affordable lipsticks from the drugstore which you can put to the test. 
2. Bring a good item that you currently. This tip works best if you’re looking for a foundation that would match your skin’s shade and condition. If you already found one that’s working for you but it’s from a high-end brand, you just have to compare it with the one’s offered in drugstores. More often than not, you can find an affordable with the same features if you just look really good. 
3. Read product reviews online. Not all drugstores offer testers that you can tinker upon to check a product. To make sure that you’re getting the right one without actually trying it, take your search online and find out what other users are saying about a particular brand or product. Keep in mind that there could be biased reviews online so having a good judgment is also a must.

Look for deals before settling to buy. The Christmas season is a great time to go shopping for anything – including cosmetic products. Brands are pretty generous this time of the year with price reductions and freebies. Take advantage of the numerous sale events that take place before and after Christmas to beef up your makeup kit in time for next year.

Make a “save and splurge” list for your makeup. This trick has really saved much of my makeup budget. My savings from doing this for about a year has allowed me to get a swanky pair of sneaker boots just last month so I’m really recommending this.

Creating a “save and splurge” list is rather simple. The first thing that you have to do is list down your makeup staples. Then beside the item you can write the words save or splurge depending on how you intend to buy the product. For example, I’d write save beside mascara. This means that I’m okay with purchasing mascara from drugstore brands. If you tag one item as splurge, it means that it’s one of your non-negotiable items and you’d rather purchase them from high-end brands for any reason you might have.

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3 Simple Holiday Fashion Tips for the Busy and Hardworking Mom

When was the last time you wore high heels to a Christmas gathering? If you can’t remember, then you might have been on the mommy route for quite a while. Don’t get me wrong, being a mom is one of the most wonderful things in life. But the changes that it brings are a reality as well.

For the upcoming holidays, I’m making it my personal mission to help as many moms bring to life the stunning look they so deserve even if they’re just planning to wear a pair of well-made Bamboo shoes. I personally like wearing Penny Loafers.

Below, I have 3 Christmas fashion tips for every hard working mom out there. These guidelines aim to help you get an awesome time just in time for those sweet little kisses from your kids under the mistletoe. Feel free to share these with your friends so that we can all have a fashionable Christmas this year.

Hot Mama Holiday Fashion Tip # 1 Fit is in. Whoever started the loose fitting clothes fad for moms must be hanged. Kidding aside, it has always been so weird for me to see my figure-flaunting friends choose sweatpants and over-sized shirts when they start having children. They say their new style is comfortable – I say it’s hideous.

When dressing for your updated figure, it really helps to go back to basics. Here are 3 simple guidelines that you should remember when updating your post-pregnancy style:

1. Get familiar with your new figure. Going a couple of sizes up could be depressing but mopping around wouldn’t get your teenage body shape back. You have to proactively handle the situation by being rational. Ask yourself: How did my body change? From there, you get a better idea on which parts of your figure you should highlight and which ones should be brought away from the spotlight.
2. Find appropriate clothing. Aside from getting the right fit, you should also make sure that your new clothes fit your new status as a mom. Showing off too much skin may not be the best idea. Always remember that you can always look sexy when you know how to hit the right buttons.
3. Stock up on classic. If there’s one fashion rule that you should remember for the rest of your life that should be: you can never go wrong with the classic style. With that said, get a new LBD that flatters your new figure. Don’t forget about the dress pants and the white tops as well that you can easily dress up with accessories and a fashionable pair of shoes.

Having kids and starting a family is never a reason to let go of yourself. I know for a fact that it’ll be busy but you should still find time for yourself – and that includes spending quality time for shopping clothes and shoes that suit your new figure well.

Hot Mama Holiday Fashion Tip # 2 Hair, Makeup and nails count. Most mothers play the role of a superhero in the lives of their families and children. Many of them juggle their work life together with their family life just so they can give the best to their families. It’s amazing! And I salute all moms – especially my mother. So this holiday season, don’t forget to update your hairstyle and your makeup simply because you deserve it for all the hard work.

Looking good and feeling good is a holistic thing. You have to take care of yourself from head to toe to create that sassy aura.

Hot Mama Holiday Fashion Tip # 3 Choose comfort over anything else. Need I say more? With your new life role, being able to do things comfortable could change a lot of things. Keep in mind that a comfy outfit matched with an equally comfortable pair of shoes can boost your confidence really. Simply put, being comfortable in your clothes helps you be comfortable in your skin.

Always remember this tip especially during the busy Christmas season. I’m pretty sure that you’d be going to a number of family gatherings with your children where they would run and play endlessly. To be ready for any mommy-action, make sure that you’re wearing a more comfortable outfit that could keep you going and going like your energetic child.

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3 Smart Online Shopping Tips This Christmas

Online shopping is the best thing ever! If you agree with me, you’d most likely been shopping for great online deals right after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Did you score great deals during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? I did get an awesome deal from an online re-seller for free shipping on a pair of platform ankle boots at a discounted price. Neat, huh?

Today, I’m sharing with you 3 clever online tips that you should keep in mind while Christmas shopping in the World Wide Web. Feel free to send in your thoughts and share this practical guide so we could all be smart shoppers online.

Look for free shipping deals. Retailers would be more than happy to offer you deals that would make your holiday shopping more convenient this busy time of the year. Make sure to take advantage of this type of goodness in the holiday air by spending some time to look for or inquire shopping deals that online retailers might offer.

Do the bulk of your Christmas shopping in one online shop. One-stop shops can save you a lot of time and money when you do offline shopping. What can be better than getting everything you need under one roof, right? Just think of the hundreds of dollars you’ll save from gasoline and parking expenses to name a few.

Luckily, this holds true for online shopping as well. You can also get most if not all of the things on your Christmas shopping list in just one store. A good example of this type of online retailer is Amazon. The shopping mogul offers clothes, toys and books among many other things that are surely on your list. I’m just not sure if they offer a good selection of wedge boots but it’s worth the look.

When you shop online for Christmas presents and probably some decorations, you can always gather tons of options in just a few clicks. This advantage of shopping online can lead you to buy from different stores all at the same time. Keep in mind that purchasing goods from different stores would require you to pay multiple shipping fees. And that is on top of the price you’ll pay for the item and the headache you’ll get from monitoring all of the shipments.

If possible, shop from virtual department stores to get most if not all of the items you need in just one go. This would greatly cut down your shipping expenses and your waiting time for the goods that you purchased.

Only use one credit card for all of your purchases. This is more for your safety and convenience. Making use of just one credit for all of your purchases might seem limiting since ever card has a credit limit. But come to think of it, centralizing your expenses on one card would be easier for you when it’s time to pay for all of your purchases. Aside from seeing your expenses in one bill, you also have only one card issuer to pay which will save you tons of time.

This simple trick will surely help you to do more of the important things this holiday season.

Online Christmas shopping golden rule…

Shopping online at any time of the year spells utmost convenience for us shoppers; this is one of the most important things that we need in order to get through the busy holiday season.

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Slowly but Surely: The Only Plan you’ll Need for a Hassle-free Career Change

You feel stuck in your current job, right? I know. You wouldn't be reading if you love your job and you think it’s the most awesome thing to do for the rest of your life. But kidding aside, I know how you feel. I was once there too – together with a couple of family members and friends so it’s a pretty normal thing.

But you shouldn't take this matter lightly. Leaving your concerns to the expert tips and tricks of human resource books might not give to most suitable solution. Remember that every individual is unique so you definitely need to find that answer to your specific problem.

Changing careers is a leap of faith. Leaving a stable job to find a new pursuit is often a necessary risk you’d have to take in order to get to a better place. But since you’ll take leap, make sure to do it carefully or you’ll get injured. Yes, I’m talking about life here – because one wrong decision you make can bury you into a deeper hole.

Today, I’m going to tell you about The Plan which you can carry out in the first four months of 2013 to make sure that you only make the right decisions for your career change. Though you can do all of these in just a month, I suggest you take your time because from experience, my haste created much waste.

So save yourself from further trouble and take things slowly but surely. Here’s what you can do on…

January Determine whether there is an actual need for change. Would you still feel miserable if you worked for another company in the same industry?

Many individuals rush to think that leaving their current career and changing it completely is the only solution to the burning feeling of unhappiness that they feel for their current job. Given that you are unsatisfied, it is best to find out where this feeling is coming from. Keep in mind that there are tons of things in your current job that can drive you to lose interest in work. Problems can range from having bad office politics, an evil boss or simply not having a water cooler.

Before you bid your current career goodbye, make sure that it’s the one you want to leave. Not just your boss or the company that you are working for.

February Find the direction you’d like to pursue. If you’re sure that being in the corporate could kill you in the next 24 hours, decide on what you’d actually like to pursue. I hope that being a beach bum or a couch potato is not one of them.

When thinking about a new route to take, looking at your skills, hobbies and shelved dreams could be of great help. However, you have to be realistic with what you want at this point. You can’t be just be a hot rock star over night so you might want to keep that dream in the drawer if you’re not willing to work for it.

Mixing your dream with reality is the right way to go. If you want to be a full time artist or an entrepreneur, make sure that your resources can support you well throughout your transition until you make it.

March How much do you want it?

Now that you know where you want to go, do you really want to go there? How much time, effort and commitment are you willing to give to pursue your new goal? If your answer is still half-baked, you’d better stay where you are at the moment until you find something that you’d like to pursue.

This could be especially difficult if you have a family to fend for or bills to pay. Don’t forget to consider other important factors in your life before you make that big decision.

April Create an action plan. Write concrete steps on how you’ll arrive at that new destination. Think of it as a road trip that you’re planning to take to get away from your current toxic career. How would you get there?

During this time, you would like to think about the training's, seminars and certifications that you might need to successfully shift gears. You can also create a timeline of events to make sure that you don’t fall into a procrastination rut where you’ll aimlessly wander around until you get nowhere. Remember, go at great lengths to specify what you intend to do so as not to lose sight of the prize. It would help to write actual information on the training programs that you need as well as the other tasks that you need to do including research among many other things. Resource books on the field can provide you with tons of information.

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Cool Celebrations: How to Turn Your Thanksgiving Dinner into a Fabulous Fashion Theme Party

Celebrate this year’s Thanksgiving in style by hosting a fashion themed dinner. Get your wedge boots ready to walk talk and proud this coming holiday as you show your love and appreciation to the people who matter most in your life.

Today, I’m sharing with you tons of practical tips for a fabulous Thanksgiving. Read up on the useful tips below.

Choosing the Theme

Having a fashioned themed party can be exciting. But unlike going for a luau or a movie theme, fashion parties need you to be a little more specific which makes it even more fun. There are tons of sub-themes that you can choose from.

Two of the commonly used chic party themes are awards night and the fashion week. Both events are filled with glamour and they can surely lend this glitz to your Thanksgiving dinner. You could also go for unconventional ones like a Lady Gaga theme where guests can take a walk on the fashion wild side with their chunky wedge boots.

Keep in mind that when selecting a fashion theme, your top consideration should be your guests. It is best to take note of the age of the attendees so you can throw the party that everyone enjoyed.

Party Basics

This includes the event details and the invitations you’d be sending to spread the word out. To get the feel of a true fashion event, it is best that you reflect common practices in the industry. Awards night and fashion week after-parties always take place at night which makes them a perfect theme for your Thanksgiving dinner. Follow through with other practices like sending sleek VIP invitations to your guests. This would allow them to get a feel of your theme that would surely get them all excited.

Food and drinks

Give your guest the A-list treatment by getting their stomach’s fill in a sumptuous multi-course dinner. Serving a 5-course meal is easier than it seems. Just make sure to have an appetizer, salad, soup, main course and dessert ready at the dinner table to start the feast.

When serving an elaborate meal, remember that being creative pays off. There are tons of ways for you to get fresh ingredients, good tasting wine and turkey at more reasonable price. Using coupons and is a great way to save a couple of bucks. Don’t forget to hunt for deals way before the Thanksgiving time rolls in to make sure that you get ingredients in stock. Don’t forget to wear a pair of trusty boots when moving around to shop.

Another way to spend wisely on food during the holiday season is to have your guest bring in some of the food items especially if this is an intimate occasion between family and friends. Sharing the responsibility can surely lighten up your load.

Fun activities

Like what I said earlier, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars just to have a memorable fashion-themed Thanksgiving dinner. Instantly bring in the paparazzi to your party by assigning one of your guests as the official photographer and dress the part. Having him or her roam around the room and signal people to take their posses can surely create a celebrity feel.

You can also incorporate fashion show at the beginning of the party just to liven up the atmosphere. Towards the end, have an award giving ceremony to keep the spirit of Thanksgiving alive.

Are you celebrating your Thanksgiving in style? Let me know how you've been preparing to throw your Hollywood style party. Leave me a comment below or a link to your pictures of the fashion themed party. I’d love to know all about them so keep ‘em coming!

More ThanksGiving Tips? Maybe a Black Friday Sale? Check out Jewelry for a Sophisticated You! tackles on how a simple mashups can bring a classy sophisticated look this Holiday Season.

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Yes, No! Celebrities in Purple Fashion

Purple is a pretty funky color to wear. Unfortunately, because the fun color is not easy to partner and match with the usual outfits, not everyone can wear it on an ordinary day. Even celebrities, who have all the money in the world, still make some awful red carpet mistakes with their purple fashion jewelry and outrageous matching outfits. On the other hand, there are also other celebrities who make it easy to wear purple.

To get ideas on how to wear purple the right way, here are a few inspirations from celebrities and why they worked or didn't work.

What works: There’s never really been a time when Victoria Beckham wore something that didn't look good. And despite the fact that she’s changed styles so much in the past few years, we still cannot dismiss this purple and silver outfit she wore a few years back. Compared to her style today, this is definitely a downgrade. However, the outfit still made her look chic, with only one purple Swarovski ring and a matching purple handbag. The heavy cleavage may be a little too much. Despite that, the former Spice Girl still rocked the look. Cheap? Never. It just made Victoria Beckham look many years younger than she truly is.

What doesn't work: Well, where should we begin? Maybe it’s the fact that her dark red lipstick really doesn't match the purple dress. Maybe it’s because her dark coat doesn't do anything for her dark, purple dress. Or the fact that her neck is just brimming with accessories. Really, you should never overwhelm your neck with too many accessories. The dress already had sheer detailing around the neck and because she decided to wear two more necklaces, it only made her look dowdy and overcrowded. The same goes for her earrings. Because she had too many accessories on her neck, the earrings aren't even noticeable anymore. One word for this outfit? Crowded.

What works: Just like Mrs. Beckham, there’s never really a time when Natalie Portman looked bad. In fact, she just keeps on looking better and better every day. In this outfit where she wore a glorious purple gown with an appropriate cleavage, Portman was simply stunning. Not only that, she accentuated her outfit with a matching purple fringe earring set that highlighted her upper body even more. Because she chose to keep it simple in a long dress and a side-swept hairstyle with minimum fashion jewelry, Portman ended up looking classy and sophisticated.

What doesn't work: Despite the fact that Fergie definitely looks beautiful in this picture, it seemed as if the light purple color of her dress just wasn't complimenting the shades of her skin. When you choose the dress to wear to an event, you also have to consider the specific shade of your dress, otherwise, you end up looking a little too tan. Do be careful in choosing a dress to display your cleavage though, you wouldn't want people to think that your dress is too tight.

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How to Save Money on Your Wedding Outfit

Who says you have to spend more just to get hitched? In fact, you can easily make every expense go away just by getting married in the nearby church – no attendees, no frills, just you and your loved one. Married, but not broke. But of course, why create a memorable day when no one else will actually remember it?

Weddings are important. But this doesn't mean that you have to spend all of your savings on it. Just because your wedding dress or bridal jewelry sets isn't branded doesn't mean that it’s not beautiful. You can still look your best on your special day on a limited budget. Here’s a few tips on achieving a budget, but beautiful outfit.

1. Buy your wedding dress early. Did you know that there’s a wedding season? Yes, in fact there are months when there are more weddings and brides to dress. You might want to avoid these months because you’ll end up paying twice for your dress. June is a pretty popular month to get married on so if you’re looking for a dress on those months, you will end up overspending. Get your dress a few months before. This will help you avoid all the rush and keep you under budget.

2. Have your dress tailored. If you cannot afford expensive designers, have someone tailor your dress especially for you. Several small-time tailors can actually design and create beautiful dresses as well. Don’t be too overwhelmed with expensive designers who are known everywhere for their beautiful dresses. Small-time tailors can make dresses without the hefty price tag. Besides, if you buy branded wedding dresses, you’ll end up wearing the brand, more than the dress.

3. Get inspirations from old styles. Old styles are less complicated. They are simple, but traditional so you can pick from them if you want a cheaper rate. Don’t worry, you won’t be too out of style. Some of the classic dress designs are starting to come back again. Mix classic styles into modern wedding dresses. You’ll end up with a beautiful dress, minus the expensive price tag.

4. Buy jewelry online. Saving money on dresses can be a little hard. But when it comes to bridal jewelry, you have the option to save a lot of money. Jewelry can be bought nearly anywhere nowadays. Go online and check out various jewelry shops. You’ll find that the prices online are much cheaper. While you can’t see the jewelry for yourself, you’ll enjoy looking at them through pictures. The best thing about buying online? There are literally hundreds of different jewelry stores. Not only will you get inspiration for your accessories, you can also buy cheaper jewelry at the same time.

5. Wait for sales. If you’re in a rush to get married, you might not be able to use this tip. But if your wedding is still in a few months, you can always wait for a grand sale to happen before you make your move. Sales can give you huge discounts so you’ll be able to save a lot of money.

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10 Characteristics of Real Diamond Jewelry

Have you decided to get your own piece of diamond jewelry? Got a little tired of your usual Cubic Zirconia fashion jewelry that you decided to buy your own sparkling piece of jewelry?

But before you enjoy your diamonds, make sure that you have a real one at hand. It can be pretty hard to tell a real diamond from a fake one. Even if you've got an untrained eye, here are some ways you can tell if you have a real diamond.

1. Hard – diamonds are the hardest metals on earth. If your piece breaks at the slight drop on cement, then you’re definitely harboring a fake one. Hopefully you didn't pay too much for it, otherwise, finding out that you have a fake one can be totally devastating.

2. Different colors – the rarest diamonds are colored pink, yellow or blue. If the jeweler says that your piece is rare but not in those colors, you might want to ask for their explanation.

3. It can scratch anything – since diamonds are the hardest metals on earth, this also means that it can scratch just about anything. Test it on a piece of glass, if it makes a scratch and does not break, then you might just have a real piece at hand.

4. Does not have clear perception – if you have a real diamond, then there’s a possibility that you won’t be able to see through it. Fake diamonds are made out of glass so if you put the diamond over a printed piece of paper, you can see the letters clearly. On the other hand, a real diamond will break off any reflection from the prints.

5. Shades of gray – a real diamond can only portray reflections with gray shades. But if you’re holding a fake diamond, the reflections that come off it will be colorful.

6. Cleared fog – try breathing on your diamond. If you end up seeing the fog on your diamond, then it’s probably fake. A real diamond would've dispersed the fog even before you turned to look at it.

7. Reflection of light – a real diamond can reflect light no matter which side you test the light on. If one of the sides of your diamonds seems to deflect any shine, then you probably have a fake diamond.

8. Cannot be heated – a real diamond disperses heat as quickly as it does to fog. Try heating up your diamond for about 30 seconds. If the diamond remains hot, then it’s fake. A real diamond will not heat up nor will you feel it hot.

9. Scratches – although it’s pretty rare to find a perfect diamond, a real one would not have as many scratches inside as it does for fake diamonds. Real diamonds cannot be easily scratches so it’s rare that you find a diamond with too many scratches or scuffles.

10. Joints – when you do your tests, make sure that you test all sides. Sometimes, sellers connect real diamonds to fake diamonds at the bottom. To find out, throw your diamond in a glass of water. If it floats, then your diamond is either fake or it has been connected to a fake diamond. So, do you have the real deal? Or did you just get scammed out of your jewelry?

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Celebrity Inspired Holiday Fashion

No matter what occasion it may be, I’m sure you’ll still find many reasons to go after a celebrity’s stylish look. After all, they are the trendsetter’s of our generations. Now while Labor Day can be pretty depressing signaling the official end of summer, it doesn't mean that everyone will stop feeling the summer heat. So, in light of this special occasion, let’s see what celebrities don on this special day. Are they wearing white? Maybe some patriotic fashion jewelry? Check out and see if these stars look hot or not after Labor Day.

Heidi Klum – Formal

So technically, the tradition is to wear white after Labor Day. But I’m guessing there are some who break this rule from time to time. Now if you’re one of the unfortunate to have work on the last day of summer (can you spell bummer?), this is a good outfit to wear. Wear a white, fun jumpsuit with a very classy cleavage and a chic coat to cover up and confirm your formal wear. Spice up your outfit with a pair of blazing red high heels and you’re ready to go. I do think that Heidi could’ve used some hoop earrings or maybe a necklace. Without accessories, her catchy red shoes overshadowed her coat and plunging neckline.

Taylor Swift - Casual

Everyone’s favorite country singer went out last year wearing this blue sundress on Labor Day. A little too 4th of July? Of course not! Even if 4th of July is definitely a day for patriotism, it doesn’t mean that Labor Day doesn’t deserve the same treatment. In fact, this dress is perfect for the end of summer – catching up to the last rays of the season, enjoying a little sunlight. Fun and girly – two words which pretty much explains Taylor Swift’s whole wardrobe. Not that we’re complaining. She does have pretty classy sense of style. Especially now that she’s dating someone from a very important family in the US (ehem, Conor Kennedy).

Kristen Stewart – Summer Casual

Okay. So, there’s a lot of things wrong in what’s she’s wearing here. But when she wore this, let’s just say she probably didn't have a stylist yet. I included this in my list because it’s a pretty good combination of laid back and summer style. Her white midriff shirt is very summer-y, although I do recommend a good (possibly black colored) necklace to accessorize her plain top. Her bracelet is also definitely pretty and elegant. Her pants are laid back and her shoes are pretty much as summer-y as a pair of shoes can get. But really? Her best fashion accessory in this picture – she’s actually smiling!

Rihanna – Summer

Nothing like a sexy, white swimsuit to finish off your summer, right? That’s right, Rihanna! You go, girl! Our favorite pop singer looks happy in this sexy, white swimsuit. Her chains? Excellent addition to her swimwear. Her earrings? Great addition. If there’s someone who knows how to end a season, it’s definitely one of our best party gals.

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Guide to Choosing Necklaces for Different Outfits

Going on a hunt to buy different types of necklaces? Ready to make your debut with a new outfit? There’s definitely no better way to finish your look than with the right accessories. In order to avoid stepping out with the right outfit and the mismatched jewelry, here are some pointers to help you put together the perfect outfit.

Beaded Necklaces

The thing with beaded necklaces is that they are quite noticeable whenever you wear them. Because of the beads, you can easily create a design just by wearing this accessory over a plain outfit. The best time to wear beaded necklaces is if you want to spice up a plain shirt or blouse. Wear a beaded necklace over a white round neck. No matter how simple your round neck looks, a beaded necklace will always succeed in making it look elegantly fashionable. On the other hand, if you’re more into the boho-chic look, you can always choose to downplay your outfit. Wear a simple tank top with a long, flowing skirt. Finish off the outfit with a necklace with smaller beads. This way, your necklace only emphasizes your boho-look, but it won’t outshine your whole outfit.

Pearl Necklaces

Necklaces made out of pearls are pretty precious to wear to any casual event. Instead, use this elegant fashion jewelry for formal events. If you’re wearing a low-cut dress, accentuate with a pearl necklace. Just make sure that your dress doesn’t have any detailed designs on the chest area so that it doesn’t fight for attention with your pearls. The reason your pearls are there is to add detail and elegancy to your formal outfit. White pearl necklaces are best worn with dark colored dresses or outfits.

Long Chains

Now onto the more casual side of wearing necklaces. Once upon a time, men were the only ones who wore necklaces with long chains and extravagant pendants. Today, even women take interest in those kinds of necklaces, especially when they’re attempting to downplay their casual outfit. Long chains with big pendants are best worn when you’re wearing your best jeans. Whether it may be pants, jean shorts or even jump shorts, long chains are your best bet at accessorizing the outfit. Keep your top simple, though, nothing too fancy or you’ll beat the purpose of wearing long chains.

If you’re open to wearing see-through blouses, these are also perfect to match with jean shorts and a long chained necklace. Be careful on the chains you buy, however. You don’t want them staining your best white blouse.

Silver necklaces Long chains give an outfit a rather casual, casual look. But if you’re aiming to sophisticate your casual look, then silver necklaces will definitely work. Unlike long chains that will reach up to your stomach, depending on its maximum length, traditional silver necklaces are meant to lie just above your chest, enough to make a perfect V-neck look sophisticated and chic, even with jean shorts.

Remember though, fashion isn’t about having many stylish accessories. It’s in how you handle your outfit and accessories – no matter how many pieces you’re actually wearing.

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Blue Moon

Did you get to catch the blue moon last August 31st? A blue moon only happens when a second full moon occurs in the same month. Many say that it’s pretty rare occurrence. I’m just so happy to get my ankle boots on just in time to rush out and view its magnificence.

For August of this year, the first full moon occurred on August 1st. A Harvard University astronomer named Avi Loeb said that the moon is by far more important to lovers, literature and folklore than science itself.

For the mean time, here are 5 of the things you should wear for your Blue Moon date a couple of years from now:

1. Comfortable outfit

Thinking of wearing that tight body-hugging dress for your first date? Or are you going for that sky high stiletto just so you can show of your elongated legs? Though this ensemble may look flattering to you – does it feel that way? If not, skip it.

Chances are you’d be too concerned with pulling your dress here in there just because you've become too conscious of how you look. Also, high heels are fine – just make sure that you’re comfortable wearing them for long hours. You might also like to skip the stiletto if it’ll make you taller than your date. That’s so not an ego booster.

To get the perfect mix of style and comfort, go for ballet flats or boots. Always remember that the key to looking great in any outfit is being comfortable. When you have nothing else to worry about your outfit, you can certainly focus on making your date fall for you.

2. Light make-up

Natural looks work best for dates especially when you’re just getting to know each other. Wear make-up sparingly to avoid having to do touch-ups every now and then that may ruin the momentum of your date. If possible, only use make-up to play up your assets or to slightly cover up your problem areas.

3. Loads of Confidence

This is definitely a little something that money can’t buy. Though confidence may be at varying levels for everyone, make sure to bring yours especially on dates.

Dressing up comfortable and knowing that you look good can actually boost your confidence. If you’re still unsure of the date, just remember that you’re as worthy and interesting like everybody else. Hold your head up high and let that golden ball sunshine radiate from within you.

4. A Beautiful Smile

I really like the quotation by Gabriel Garcia Marquez which goes this way “Never stop smiling, not even when you are sad, because you never know who might fall in love with your smile.” Isn't sweet? I know it is. A smile is certainly one of the best accessories any girl can wear all the time – and it doesn't cost a dime. Flash your smile any moment you can. Though you know who might fall for you on that date, do it anyway to seal the deal. Also, don’t forget to let that smile show especially if your date gives you a ton of reason to do so.

5. Yourself

Many girls forget about this due to extreme excitement and anticipation. I say keep calm and carry on. Dates are not the time to role play. I’m pretty sure you would want that guy to fall for who you really are. So just relax, smile and enjoy the company of your date. Don’t worry if you’re clumsy or you think you’re weird – if he’s really attracted to you, he’ll find it cute.

I must say it’s a pretty romantic thing to see such a rare beauty with the one you love. If you didn’t get to see it this time, the Blue Moon is said to come around on July 2015. You surely have enough time to find that special someone to share this moment with.

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Jewelry Designer Creates Nail Polish Worth at $250,000

Nowadays, it’s not just jewelry on shining, elegant jewelry display that will cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, with the many luxurious things of today, you’ll be surprised to know how much more creative businessmen and women can be.

And now, even nail polish will cost you an arm! Talk about luxury, right? While most people think that diamonds can only exist in engagement rings and very expensive jewelry, they are wrong. After the steak knives embedded with diamonds, lots of publicity is being spent on the nail polish, decorated with special diamonds that make it worth the price of a small property.

Yes! Redefining the meaning of luxury, Azature releases its new nail polish adorned with diamonds to allow your nails to shine just as brightly as your diamond engagement ring. Interesting, right? Who doesn't want to see their nails shining with diamonds? Imagine wearing it with your perfect diamond engagement ring too! I’m sure it’ll be a perfect shining moment.

This luxurious nail polish includes 267 carats of black diamonds, making it worth of its title as today’s most expensive nail polish in the world. Shockingly, even if the nail polish is really expensive and luxurious, Azature has already had at least 25 inquiries from people who want to purchase it.

For those of you who have no idea what black diamond is, it is actually the ultimate fine jewel, with a combination of mystery, sophistication and beauty. This is why black diamond was the main piece of jewel Azature thought to showcase on nails. Azature have designs worn by celebrities like Megan Fox, like Tyler and Kelly Clarkson.

Of course, a cheaper version has already been made as well, to provide people with the opportunity to experience “black diamonds” at less than $250,000. Fred Segal will be selling the Black Diamond Babes version for only $25. According to the brand, at least 576 people have already been wait-listed for the product. Black diamonds on my nails? I think this would definitely be fashionable for elegant parties.

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Dress Up: Updating Your Corporate Look

Aside from a trendy pair of ankle boots, what else is a suitable update for a thriving professional like you?

An infographic from loveinfographics.com offers a couple of tips in making your wardrobe sparkle as you make waves in the workplace.

• Sweater dresses are great for winter. These pieces keep you warm and look every bit professional making it appropriate for your office wardrobe Wear classic pieces anew. Look for twists and surprises like a new cut, a plunging neckline or the use of lace.
• Pantsuits are still the safest choice. Get an instant pulled together look with this classic piece.
• Another winter staple for the office are wool or wool blended coats.
• In wearing heels to the office, opt for medium a medium height. Getting it right can lend you that professional aura without hurting your leg or toes.
• Blouses in basic colors like black and white are essential since they work well with absolutely everything.
• Gray pants are every bit professional looking. Wearing this pair of bottoms helps to keep your look appropriate for the work environment. Pairing it with colorful or trendy blouses and accessories bring in the fun to your look.
• Animal prints are not exactly for the workplace. But if you can’t help it, make sure to pair it basic pieces to subdue its attention grabbing capacity.

ULTIMATE DRESSING RULE: Mix and match the color of your outfits to preserve the sense of professionalism in your look. Make sure to balance bold colors with neutral ones to keep your outfit appropriate.

Here are more specific points you should remember when dressing for the corporate world:

Skirt 101

• Mini skirts are not appropriate for work
• When wearing a mid-length skirt that falls a little about your knee, it is best to pair it with flats of low heels
• Pencil skirts are classic and versatile In wearing long skirts to work, make sure that you hit the right length. This should be somewhere near the ankle.
• Having your skirt fall midway not look tasteful for everyone

Accessorizing 101

• Adding on a scarf to your outfit is a fun and easy way to change your look
• Acceptable jewelry pieces vary from one workplace to another. But as a general rule, it should be kept simple and at a minimum.
• Companies that perform creative work like in advertising or the show business can allow for the wearing of flashier statement pieces.

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The Coolest Fashion Jewelry Ever! Inspired by Miley Cyrus

Famous. Bold. Daring. Stylish. These are just 4 words to describe the newly engaged former Disney star. Pretty far from her squeaky clean image back in the days, Miley Cyrus has definitely stirred herself from the young, Disney star she used to portray. Whether her controversy came from weird poses in pictures, questionable activities, “WTF is she wearing” moments and who she’s kissing at the moment, she is definitely one who just cannot shy away from getting attention to herself.

While she may have a few negative issues, she is definitely one with a bold, daring and stylish fashion sense. And it may be one of the reasons why she’s still famous at all. Besides her adorable, daring fashion style recently, she also sports some of the best fashion jewelry among young Hollywood stars of today.

Layered Necklaces

Remember what we said about getting the attention of everyone around her? Well, she definitely has the talent for it. This is what layered necklaces are for – getting attention. While she also has the talent of putting together a stylish outfit just enough to top it off with a layered necklace, you also have to admit she does it well enough to catch just the right attention from the fashion police. And you really can’t blame her for sporting those layered necklaces. They really are an incredible set of accessories for her outfit.
Cocktail Rings

Just like every other girl in the world, rings kind of matter – even if they are not meant to mean anything as important as an engagement ring. When it comes to fashion, however, it’s important that you wear only the accessories that will emphasize or highlight the outfit you wear, even if it only takes up a portion of your finger.

This is why cocktail rings matter a lot. Cocktail rings are not as big or expensive as Miley Cyrus’ engagement may have been, but this special ring definitely looks like it cost her a few hundred bucks. Of course. We don’t expect anything less from this former Disney star. With tiny crystals surrounding the set of nature stones, she is definitely bound to attract a lot of attention.

Multiple Bangles

Just like her bundle of layered necklaces, Miley Cyrus also has a penchant for wearing multiple bangles or bracelets. Did you know that wearing multiple bangles has a few rules to ensure that it will look well? The colors shouldn't clash with each other. And they shouldn’t over-shine the outfit you’re wearing. Former Disney queen and fiancé of The Hunger Games Liam Hemsworth seems to have this trick mastered. In fact, she really knows how to put together her bracelets whenever she goes out into the red carpet. Check out this set of bracelets that she wore with her blue, shiny dress. Hot or not? We vote hot. Because despite the fact that she wears several colors in her set of bracelets, her dress still manages to complete her look. Her accessories are just there to make it look even more stylish.

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The Big and the Bold: The Things You Need to Know About Big Jewelry

Jewelry comes in all sizes and forms. There are those tiny necklaces that you can barely see on a person’s neck, the tiny pearl studs that hang on your ears and the one string bracelets that you wear on your wrist. Some people may like tiny jewelry so that they can splurge more on bold colors and extravagant clothes. On the other hand, there are also others who prefer to bank on the big and the bold. Fashion jewelry that comes in huge sizes is also very stylish. Unfortunately, if you happen to wear them with the wrong clothes, you might just end up looking like the jewelry grew a head.

Here are some things you need to know to help you choose the outfits to wear with your big and bold jewelry.

Style

Big and bold jewelry are very stylish. It can make any simple outfit look elegant and extravagant. If you wear a huge, noticeable necklace over a simple white shirt, you can easily upgrade your outfit to look perfect for a formal event. However, you do have to be careful with styling big accessories. If you happen to wear a noisy outfit or one with a lot of patterns and colors, you’ll end up looking like a science project. Avoid huge patterns if you plan to wear big jewelry. You don’t want to drown in all the accessories you’re wearing.

Just like newlywed Jessica Biel in this image, she looks classy and elegant because her big jewelry is paired with a simple, skin tone dress with no other huge patterns besides her bold jewelry. Keep your outfit simple if you want to accessorize big.

Color

One of the determining factors that make big jewelry work well with simple outfits is the color you choose. Despite how plain your outfit looks, if the colors of your jewelry clash with the colors of your outfit, you’ll end up ruining your whole get-up. You might end up like a wrongly colored cartoon character. And no, that’s not going to get you any points from the fashion police. Do not overdo the colors either.

Wearing a set of shiny gold jewelry like this on Jessica Biel is never good because it ultimately overshadows everything – from her make up, her look and the clothes she wears. It’s a total outfit failure, if you ask us. Statement

On the other hand, some big and bold jewelry are not just worn for style. Others are worn for statement. Just like this chain necklace that Jessica wears, she dons it because it represents her name – and possibly her now husband, Justin Timberlake. The newlyweds both have a name that starts with a “J” after all. Before you choose the jewelry to buy, make sure that you will be wearing them for the right reasons. So when you choose the clothes to wear them to, you can always choose an outfit which will highlight your accessories as well.

The success of your outfit and jewelry relies heavily on how you choose your clothes. Choose well and you maintain a reputation as a stylish, classy dresser.

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How to Wear Your Wedge Boots in Different Looks

Flip your style in a matter of minutes. Developing style principles that are entirely your own may take years or even decades. Getting it right and being comfortable with it is still out of the story.

If that’s the case, you might ask: how can I be stylish all the time? Well, it’s simple. Wear a stylish piece and pair it up with different tops and bottoms to explore different vibes. To

Here’s what you’ll get when you wear your trendy wedge boots with…

Shorts. If you’re vertically challenged, this is the easiest way to give your legs an extra mile. Donning a bottom the rests about an inch or two below your bun creates an illusion of having that extra length. Also, instead of cutting the perceived line that you’ve created the added inches provided by your wedge boots enhances the line by adding height. Wearing this style combo can help your legs look longer and leaner in every way.

Leggings or skinnies worn with an oversize shirt. This look is perfect for chilly fall and pre-winter days. Aside from being a really comfortable outfit for many Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, this laid-back look can easily bring out the girl next door in you. Add up a scarf, a blazer or a jacket to bring this look up a notch. If you prefer accessories over additional pieces of clothing, pile on a couple of bracelets or wear a statement necklace to make this look more fashion forward.

Dresses. It took me a while before joining the fans of this outfit combo. I used to look at boots in a conservative way like they should just be worn with pants like an equestrienne. Well, it’s 2012! Style conventions are changing and they are becoming more and more edgy by the day. Pairing a dress with wedge boots is perfect a perfect spring or summer outfit. Put on some tights and throw on a cardigan to get that cute school girl look at fall.

Short or mini skirt. Here is another unexpected match. Though it appears to be an unlikely pair, I think that is what exactly makes it appealing to many style stars that walk this fashionable planet. Make sure though to get the right length and cut that will help show off your legs.

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Craving for Nicki Minaj

Who’d have thought that someone can actually over-throne Lady Gaga when it comes to the outrageous fashion department, right? Lady Gaga is the Queen of Weird. But Nicki Minaj is definitely something weird, maybe even more. While only few people would be as bold as she is to try different things, here’s for everyone inspired by Minaj’s boldness in fashion and jewelry.

Have you ever wondered what Nicki Minaj would be without her songs and superstar status? Maybe a weirdo in high school? The coolest girl in town? Because this girl definitely has a lot of guts. To go out there and look like cotton candy is pretty embarrassing. But if you have the strength to actually do it and still look like the superstar that you are, then you’re definitely Nicki Minaj. In this outfit, she rocks pink “Simpsons-like” hair, pink blouse, colorful fashion jewelry and silver bling-bling attached to what looks like a cat. Hot mess? Definitely. She may not look elegant or sophisticated, but Nicki Minaj is one true superstar.

At first look, you won’t even know what she’s dressed as. But does it really matter? In this outfit/costume, Nicki Minaj outshines everyone in a pink and yellow headgear or wig. Although we can’t technically describe her outfit, she accessorizes her costume with some colorful bracelets, necklaces and a mouth-piece. The costume wasn’t anywhere near sophisticated, but her abstract costume was kind of artsy and fun to look at. If only we can pretend that she wasn’t actually wearing the outfit to an MTV music awards event, maybe we can appreciate the costume more.

There’s just something about colors, abstract designs and Nicki Minaj. When you put them together, they make one heck of a superstar. And an impression. In this wildly put together outfit that involves a pink and blue midriff top, a grey tutu, colorful leggings and some bright blue suspenders, Minaj is yet again, overly fashionable for the Prabal Gurung show during the Mercedes Benz fashion week. Accessorizing her outfit with a set of bright blue, red and pink bracelets on each wrist, a huge pink knotted necklace and a cute tote bag, Minaj was definitely the apple of fashion police’s eye that night. They may not approve of Nicki Minaj’s outfit, but we do have to say props for her cute knot necklace. From afar, it looks like some kind of meat. But up close, it looks pretty decent, if only worn with fewer colors, of course.

Is there anything more adorable than this outfit? We doubt it. While no, it doesn’t meet the standards of fashion gurus, it does resemble something really adorable. The outfit consisted of a bright yellow corset, paired with heart designed tutu-leggings (that looks as if it just came out of a cartoon series) and black and white gloves. Her hair was light pink with tiny curls and her accessories consisted of uber-cute, colorful gemstones in large, bright colors. Sometimes, her outfits are an eyesore. But this is actually pretty amusing.

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Hayden Panettiere: Tween Fashion No More

When it comes to young adult fashion, people always think of Disney stars like Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. However, someone NOT from Disney is definitely making waves in fashion for young adults. Hayden Panettiere, who was first known as the cheerleader from the superhero-thriller series, Heroes, is one gorgeous young lady to look up to. Despite her not-so-thriving career as an actress, she is making a big come back as the young pop star, alongside Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) in the new series Nashville.

And because the series is hitting positive rates with its viewers, let’s take a look at some of her best outfits and fashion jewelry.

In this outfit, Hayden Panettiere is simple, but casual in a white low-cut v-neck and jeans. She styles her outfit with a big, brown belt and a set of long brown chains to make her outfit appear casual, but pretty elegant. Trivia? This chain is actually from her own collection called Chain Gang. The chain is hand-made from clay beads and stones and turtle and gorilla skull charms. Her collection may not be ready for the masses, just yet, but they are definitely something to look out for. According to Hayden, her collection is part feminine and punky as well.

Only a few young adults can carry off gemstone chokers, with matching crystal dangling earrings on the red carpet. Sometimes, they really have to pull off the right outfit to make the accessories work. Hayden Panettiere wears a low-cut dress to give way for her choker to highlight her neck area. She wears her hair down, however, making her face and head area look a little too crowded. If only she had styled her hair up.

Only few people can pull off a bright red lips at the right time. This blonde bombshell can really wear her best on the red carpet. In this outfit Hayden Panettiere wore at the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she paired her gorgeous white dress with red lips and rose cut diamond earrings. Because Panettiere wore her hair up, keeping her face clean and clear, her earrings, dress and lips make quite a statement on the red carpet. At least, besides her teen and casual style, she can also pull off the elegant and sophisticated look.

Want more proof that Ms. Panettiere is more than just the casual dresser? In the Golden Globe Awards of 2009, young Panettiere wore this off shoulder, violet Gianfranco Ferre gown, looking neat and gorgeous with her hair swept to one side and completely accessory free, except for the beautiful crystal Fred Leighton earrings that added spice to her dress. The dress is very appropriate for her age and she looked sophisticated, especially for the event.

Young and fresh. This is how Hayden looks like in this picture. Just like Neutrogena advertises. Hayden Panettiere looks refreshed and beautiful in this multi-colored blouse and white pants, accessorized with a blue ring and necklace to complete the outfit. In this event, Hayden is fun, young and stylish.

What do you think of Hayden’s style? Too preppy or elegant and chic? Maybe Emma Watson's style suits your taste better. Why not check out her transformation from Hermione to Sam of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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