Client Numero Uno

Although he does not know it; my husband is my very first client. You have to start somewhere right? My husband is actually a very fashion savvy guy. However, he has about a dozen pair of khaki work pants and khaki pullover sweaters. Yes, he is a real estate developer and therefore, his staple is khakis with Polo shirts; sometimes the occasional jean and t-shirt or jeans and khaki pull over. My mission- something that will work for everyday life, but still a decent choice for dinner and a movie? Remember we live in the boonies of New Hampshire. Aside from, eating, eating, eating, and eating our choices are...the UN-delightfully trashy pin ball bowling alley, one movie theater servicing about 10 towns, and oh yeah...eating. Taking into account size, height, and general sense of style below are my findings.

Work functional and a night out on the town worthy? I think so!



















Banana Republic

My work here is done.
Sen

Online Personal Shopping...hm???

Recently and frequently a friend of mine suggested I market a service. A personal online shopper of sorts. I have given this much thought; while I am certainly not an expert I think maybe I might be able to lend a hand to some of the not-so-fashion savvy. So bring on the clients....free of charge?....o.k....for now I guess....still waiting....hm....I guess my first client: Husband oh husband. He is going to laugh in my face and sprint to his closet where he will proceed to hide all of his "metro" post-Boston wardrobe. Does it fit? Is it still in style? Will he ever wear any of this over the top stuff again? No! As he states "Sen...each piece contains memories; a bit of history of the city days; a part of my identity"...Here's to new beginnings! Cheers....and much luck; to me that is.
Sen

Watch Envy

I have been addicted to The Real Housewives on Bravo since season 2. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to catch season one. If you watch the show you may have seen an episode last season when one of the O.C. housewives receives a Rolex for her 40th birthday. As if it is not painful enough to see someone being given a $40,000 watch you then find out it is an upgrade. The woman already had a Rolex! Can I please get dibs on the hand me down? Now one of the episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta shows one of the housewives receiving a Rolex watch for her birthday as well. When she talks of this Rolex gift she refers to the color she received and how she wanted the blue or pink or whatever color it was she received. What?! She had MULTIPLE Rolex watches. Not one, not two, probably not three, and maybe not four but more! INSANITY!!!

Naturally, I had to find out what these darn Rolex watches looked like and why someone in their right mind would pay that much money for a watch. I am not going to lie; I did fall in love. While there are different flavors and styles the pure idea of owning a Rolex had my heart fluttering. However, did I fall in love with the watch, the idea of owning something that expensive, or the feeling that maybe if you could afford a watch that expensive you likely have made some kind of financial milestone in your lifetime?



I decided I would do some investigating on watches out there that might pass for a good alternative and to my surprise I found some decent watches out there that are less than $1000. Seiko and Citizen are classic brands and actually are pretty trendy with their current styles. Guess has fabulous watches as well. I must tell you however, that I found a watch out there for less than $100! I went with the Fossil MOP dial Style #: AM4141 watch http://www.fossil.com/ as shown below yours for $85.00 (What a steal!). This watch has everything I was looking for. Stainless steel, pearl dial with date function, and a glitz bezel to achieve the diamond bezel look I wanted. I have recieved so many compliments on this watch and hey I didn't need to splurge (not that I could have) on a Rolex and likely never will.

Never Fail Lip Gloss

Who knew drugstore cosmetics could be so addicting and actually work while not breaking the bank. My new addiction is L’Oreal’s Infallible Never Fail Lip gloss. www.lorealparisusa.com/lipgloss/never-fail-lip-gloss.htm My color of choice is Raisin.

I have done some digging and it seems the mauve colors do provide for the best results. How can it work so well you ask? I have no idea! I am only a proud consumer. I took this little gem on a test drive this weekend for Valentine’s Day. After drinks, dinner, and dessert I will tell you the color was still present. Clearly not as vibrant as before 2 glasses of water, vino, appetizer, entree, and dessert; however, one touch up coat is all I needed for the entire evening. I typically reapply lipstick 3-4 times a night; no need with this new little wonder. The top of the tube can also double as a mini-mirror to help you stay within the lines just in case you do not have immediate access to a mirror. This product gets two thumbs up in my book.

Fall Fashion Trends - Update that wardrobe!

Fall fashion is always an exciting topic for me. While I am not going to break the bank and buy a new wardrobe each season, I will splurge on a few pieces to carry me through.

COLOR - When it comes to colors this Fall different shades of Blues, Reds, and Purples are the way to go. Blues with purple undertones, combinations of purples and reds, burnt orange, mossy green, brownish pink, pale mustard tones, dingy grays are all part of this season's color pallet.

LAYERS - Flowing tops over skinny/form fitting bottoms continues to be a trend this Fall. Three must have items: lean black pant, the pencil skirt, and a comfortable pair of leggings. Couple any of these with a loose fitting top (length is key) and you have a sure winner. Not everyone can wear the dreaded "skinny jean" or "legging" for that matter. Not to worry the wide leg pant is not going anywhere. Be sure to use a tighter fitting top with the wide leg so to not achieve a frumpy look.

Make sure to stop on by for me next topic: polishing these looks with the right shoes, bags, and jewelery.

-V