It's Emmy time, which can only mean one thing...

Bringing back the classics

Thank you InStyle. Get the Aug2010 issue for all the trends!

I realize we're in the middle of summer, but in the retail world it's all about fall. Since I read at least a dozen mags a month it's inevitable that I stumble across a few items I'd love to own, and as I perused the latest trends in InStyle I was smitten with #6 - Mismatch Your Prints. They show a gorgeous Etro pencil skirt paired with the a sweet and sexy polka dot blouse from L.L. Bean.

You can guess what happened next ... My search for the perfect fall blouse started. Unfortunately I didn't have any luck on the L.L. Bean site, but like a little gift from the US Postal Service I received the L.L. Bean Signature Catalog in my mail! Known for their unbelievable quality, duck boots, and canvas totes, now they're adding a line of classic clothing and accessories that are surprising beautiful and sensibly priced. A few of my favorites for right now and into the fall:

• Farnsworth Lawn Dress - so Nantucket-chic
• Chambray Shirt Dress - only $39.50
• Wool Tartan Pants - fall fabulous
• Slate Tall Boots - the perfect shade to gray

Check it out and let me know what you think! With some sassy styling and forward thinking they may just give J. Crew a run for their money...

Cheers!
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Colour obsession

Maybe it's the fact that dark nail polish has reigned supreme or my secret love for all things preppy ... I'm not sure, but what I do know is that essie has me falling back in love with color! I always look for new nail colors at Smooch but this time I was totally caught off guard by how much I wanted a pedi and paint job with kelly green polish.  What!?!?

Essie's Pretty Edgy is like the perfect blend of punk prep for nails. It's the beauty version of Libertine's navy duffel with embroidered whales and skull and crossbones happily coexisting on the same bag. Yep, same thing now in a polish. And even if that's not your thing, who doesn't love kelly green?

I snatched up the last bottle and was beauty tipsy until I saw the cashiers perfectly stunning robin's egg blue polish. Yes, I do tend to have a short attention span when it comes to beauty and all things sparkly! As you can imagine, when I found out the shade Turquoise & Caicos wasn't available, I had to have it. My determination has paid off and my toes now make me beam every time I look down. Amazing how a little bit of beauty can lift your spirit!


Colour me happy!
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Protect Your Pout with Love Lisa from Too Faced!

In my book sun protection should be an every day event, which is why I LOVE almost any product with SPF built right in. I'm guessing the same could be said for Too Faced founder Jerrod Blandino. To honor his sister Lisa's battle against Stage 4 Melanoma he created Love Lisa Luxury Lip Balm Sunscreen.

For starters, it's the cutest lip balm EVER and the little Lisa-inspired bauble on top makes it so easy to find in your handbag! With orange essential oils to sooth and SPF 15 to fight off the sun's damaging rays, this should quickly become a summertime staple. Pick up multiples at Sephora and know that a portion of every sale is not only protecting your sassy lil smile, it's also helping to fund the Too Faced Love Lisa Melanoma Research Foundation. 

Show your love!

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Haircuts for Your Hometown

You have until 7PM tonight to check out "Haircuts for Your Hometown" hosted by eco-chic Salon Re: located on Fulton in Grand Rapids. In an effort to support the local Red Cross, the talented stylists will be offering haircuts for a minimum $10 donation. All the proceeds raised will go to helping those in need in your local community.

Here are Joy and Amanda talking about the event on WZZM13 salon re: haircuts for hometown

Give back and look great!
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Obagi and Ellen

Obagi has been a coveted skin care line for quite some time now, and it's getting major kudos today on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Tune in to learn more about their Nu-Derm Skin Care System and how it works to give skin a smooth, even appearance. The only bad part, Obagi products are only available through a physicians office. Check their website for locations near you!

Oh, and then be sure to catch Ellen tomorrow as she makes her big entrance on American Idol!

Cheers,
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Only 16 hours left to shop...

Last night Kathy Rose was named the winner of Bravo TV's Launch My Line. She's amazing and so are her clothes! Her line is available exclusively on Rue La La for the next 16 hours and here's your invite to shop 

Hurry! These clothes are going fast and guaranteed to make you look fabulous.

Shop on!
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