Awe Scrap!

closet clean out and organize

Okay it's 2012 so it's time to get that closet of yours under control!! I'll give you some tips that should hopefully make this task a little easier. The rule of thumb to keep in mind is to build your wardrobe around your life right NOW. I am going through this myself, as a new mom my days of having drinks with the girls at trendy clubs just don't happen anymore. The same goes for dangling earrings and other jewerly that the baby can tug and pull on.

Seperate your clothes into three piles: keep, donate, take to a re-sale shop.

As you sort keep the following in your mind: Does this flatter me? Did it feel great the last time I wore it? Can I remember the last time I wore it? I know this is hard, I recently took my pagent dress to a re-sale shop, but seriously when am I ever going to wear it again?

Always: Wear what flatters you, no matter your size. With the right clothes a size 8 can look as pulled together as a size 18. Think about about a certain piece makes you feel when you wear it, if it's not good- let it go! Have a go-to outfit. Everyone needs to have an outfit you can grab and dress in a rush when that last minute invitation comes your way.

Never: Buy just because it's on sale!!

no more mascara clumps

I just read in InStyle Magazine this tip to avoid mascara clumps:  Brush the inner half of your lashes toward the bridge of your nose and the outer half toward your temples.  Two sweeps is all you need for a wide- awake look without too much mascara.

fashion emergency kit

Keep these on hand to keep looking good!

• Double stick tape (use for loose hems or blouses)
• Safety Pins
• Lint brush
• Shout Wipes or Tide to Go Pens
• Make-up sponge to remove deodorant from clothing
• Bra clip for bra straps  

attention denver fashionistas!

Bring out your girlfriends for Park Meadows Fashion Night Out.  Strut your stilettos on the red carpet.  Swag bags for the first 200!  Celebrate in style on Sept 8, 2011 6PM- 10PM.  Fun in-store events and style closets with tips and trends from 5280 style experts.    

hot fall color

According to InStyle Magazine Teal will will be one of the most popular colors for fall.  I challenge you to "try teal" on one of your craft projects, just for fun!!

Let me know what you come up with!! 

 

tuesday's technique - best place for do-dads for fashion

LOVE M & J Trimming for all the fun ways to dress up a basic dress or jacket into something super fun! 

rent-a dress

Guys have doing if for ages and now it's finally catching on for us gals.  You can rent one week for about 10% the retail cost.  Garment are professionally cleaned between each loan and you can even get insurance for about $5 to cover minor damage like broken zippers, missing stones, etc. 

Three to try:

www.rentherunway.com

www.weartodaygonetomorrow.com

And for the momma to be, www.bellybumpboutique.com

You can also rent designer handbags at www.bagborroworsteal.com

  

how to haggle like a pro

If you are like me, I hate shopping flea markets and antique shops because of the price game.  You don't want to insult the seller but you also don't want to over-pay either.  I know it's the way it goes so here's what I do, just ask "is this price negotiable"?  Now just offer less than you'd be willling to pay.  If it's marked $100 but your buy it for $80, offer $60 and work up from there.     

be a beach babe

Tips to keep you lookin' good on the beach...

Love the beach, hate the sand? To get stick on sand off, sprinkle baby powder into a dry towel and rub swiftly to remove stuck-on sand.

To look your best in swimsuit photos, suck in your stomach, arch out your bum, stand slightly sideways, and keep your weight on the front leg so the muscle is flexed.  I'm thinking I'd better pratice this a few times, but it's advice from the trainer of Victoria Beckham so it must work, then again isn't she tiny?  What on earth could she be sucking in? 

Highlight your tan with a fun orange pedicure. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!  

Ok, so now I am dying to hit the beach. 

how'd i miss that??

Oh happy day!  I just heard about the new Mango MNG clothing line at JCPenny.  Mango was one of my favorite stores to shop when I lived in London.  It's European fast fashion and now it's stateside.

Read more about it here 

www.mango.com