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Apr 26, 2012

Hop on the Pantone Color of the Year Trend: Tangerine

April 26, 2012 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

The Pantone color of the year is tangerine and great tangerine items are popping up everywhere for summer! Here are a few of the best ways to rock the hot tangerine trend this summer.

Bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pot Holders Rosie: A fun and bright bag for summer that is perfect for any fun in the sun outing.

Dress

Mason by Michele Mason Color Block Tank Maxi Dress: Get two trends in one with this tangerine and white color block dress! The perfect dress for either a relaxed day or upscale outdoor function.

Makeup

Sephora+Pantone Color of the Year Set: This is a wonderful makeup set that plays off the tangerine color trend while still keeping a pretty and easy to wear look. A great value set!

Scarf

Made Well Victory Scarf: A beautiful and functional scarf with varying shades of orange and tangerine.

Watch

Rumba Time Fresh Squeeze Perry Slap Watch: A bright orange watch for summer fun!

Shoe

Rag and Bone Sigrid Thong Flat Sandals: A comfy flat sandal with a thong toe and a touch of on trend tangerine.

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Apr 3, 2012

Never Settle For Less

April 3, 2012 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

Do you believe in never settling for less? I do! A couple of areas where I don’t skimp are in some of my favorite personal and fashion items.

It may seem silly, since I regularly bargain shop for fashion, but I hate to settle for anything less than top notch when it comes to handbags. I also will not settle for a bag that is not quite what I am looking for, especially since I often am spending higher amounts of money on one! It has to be perfect!

I recently bought my dream luxury handbag. The experience was an accumulation of hours of research, shopping, and lots of indecision as I carefully chose the perfect luxury bag that would be my go to bag for the next few years. A few times I worried about the cost, but ultimately I decided that this was the bag. I did not settle for less, and the result was a bag that I love, and I feel particularly special when carrying it. The feeling of luxury from it was worth the effort and money, especially since I can’t spend that kind of money regularly.

How have you refused to settle for less?

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Mar 7, 2012

5 Trendy Fashion Accessories Making a Spring Splash in 2012

March 7, 2012 By Guest Post Leave a Comment

Guest Post

Fashion trends are exciting and heavily anticipated by the public. This is due to the fact that clothing styles continue to change and evolve from one season to the next, and this year is certainly no different. 2012 is the year that you can expect to see a perfect combination of styles that combine futuristic looks with fashions that may best be described as 'blasts from the past'.

Five Fashion Accessories To Check Out This Season

This season abstract prints will battle for center stage and these runway fashions will do battle with the year's top designs that feature feminine pastel prints and colors. Fabrics containing computerized images are going to generate a great deal of buzz. Look for computer generated designs to show up in many of the clothes and accessories that are being sold by leading designers.

Accessorizing is going to achieve new heights in 2012. Accessory designers are attracting more attention this usual this year. Even a Gucci original straight from the Milan runway still needs to be styled correctly and it is the accessories that are responsible for transforming a standard look into a stunning sensation.

Here are 5 of the trendiest fashion accessories that are going to be making a splash during the 2012 spring season:

Pastel Bags: You are in luck if purses are high on your list of favorite accessories. Those designer handbags are once again a top choice for fashion divas who want to add some extra spice to their favorite new wardrobe ensembles. Look for a style such as the Gladstone bag if you want to experience sophisticated style and elegance. Many of the newest handbags are going to be featured in pastel shades such as beige, pale yellow, soft green and baby blue.

Wristbands and Lanyards have also carved out a niche on the style totem pole. While some may prefer to use a single item the more fashion savvy folks are looking to up the ante. Watch for lanyards and wristbands to show up as multiple units when they are being worn with most outfits. Combining textures and colors is one way of making a personal style statement. Wristbands and lanyards are being constructed from both fabric and metal which means you can create a look that will get noticed.

Hats: Topping it off this year will be a variety of fanciful hats that can be worn with skirts, dresses or casual jeans. Berets, fedoras and wide brims are just a few of the looks that will be seen adorning the heads of divas around the world.

Modified platform sandals are expected to generate a lot of sales for retailers this year. These styles are very similar to the 70s platform shoes but the new designs are far more 'foot-friendly'. Expect to see more shoe construction that incorporates natural materials such as straw, cotton and leather.

Neck chains are once again in vogue and this year there will be styles suitable for every taste. Instead of making a fashion statement with one chunky chain this year it is all about personalizing your look by combining multiple chains at once.