I love your site – it’s sooooo fun! I need a little help…
I am in a wedding at the end of March. And my best friend is giving us bridesmaids the freedom of getting our own dresses with 2 requirements…the dress must be coral and it needs to be ‘vintage-y’.  Do you have any suggestions where I could find a coral color dress, with a vintage look – without breaking the bank?
Thanks,
Elena

I’m so excited that you wrote in! I have the perfect dress for you and I think your budget and bride will love it!  Coral is one of the hottest colors of the season so you’re in luck because this dress from Windsor will be something you can actually wear long after the ceremony!

I picked this dress for a few reasons: the cut-very 40’s “vintage-y”, the fabric- a hint of sheen and because it’s the perfect blank canvas for you to accessorize!

As a bridesmaid, you can get lost in your bride’s choices for you, but with a dress like this, you really have the ability to make it your own!  Depending on whether you want to go classic or colorful, here are a few options for the perfect wedding look!

And like anyone who’s been in multiple bridal parties will tell you, the cost of these dresses can really add up over time so the fact that this one costs less than $60 makes it a total no-brainer and everything I paired with it comes in well under $100 as well!

I’m back with another fantastic drugstore beauty find! Burt’s Bees (everyone’s favorite, easily-accessible natural brand) lemon butter cuticle cream is definitely one of my personal all-time favorites because it’s such a cute little a multi-purpose balm (it has the texture of a very thick lip balm)… with a cute little price tag to match ($5.00 to $6.00 at most drugstores!).

Find it… pretty much anywhere (Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.), as well as on Drugstore.com and Amazon.com.

Not only does this magic salve serve as a cuticle cream (admit it, the words “lemon butter” just sound appealing), I also like to keep it on-hand (no pun intended) for when my hands are dry (I’m not a fan of carrying around bulky lotion that can leak) and—my favorite–I also like to use it as a perfume (the citrus-y scent is so refreshing yet not overbearing; I love it) and as a hair balm/palm-aid in a pinch.

I’ve also been known to use it as a lip balm in desperate times. It’s a bit thick, but hey… it’ll do the trick. This is what is so great about natural products–you don’t have to be afraid to use them (in most cases) almost anywhere… !

I’m telling you, keep a teeny tray of this in your bag and you will automatically possess a wealth of beauty fixes… literally at your fingertips. What do you use your Burt’s for?

I’m totally loving the color and the studs on this jacket, but the length not so much…

This is one of those items that I’m going to have to check out for myself in person before I give my final verdict but I am seeing more and more of this style and it definitely caught my eye!

I think the styling in the pic is throwing me off a little…if you look at the full picture on the Forever 21 site, that t-shirt is way too long and this might be one of those jackets that looks best over a dress and not with separates. Remember people…it’s all about getting the right proportions!!

So what do you think? Is this a style you’d rock or is it a pass…leave us a comment and let us know!

Over the years I’ve collected a few of these styles but they all seem a little dated and in major need or revamping now, so inspired by this amazing cropped Burberry coat from their Spring 2010 collection I paid a visit to my tailor!

As someone who’s vertically-challenged a good tailor is my secret weapon to make everything in my closet fit and feel proportional to my body… and since I know she can work wonders I figured she could breathe new life (and hopefully a touch of Burberry) to my old coats!

We started by switching out the old tan buttons for  larger, over-sized black ones.  Next we shortened the sleeves to a more modern 3/4 length and finally we cut off about 6″ to bring the length way above the knee like the runway picture above!

For styling purposes, I got rid of the self belt and added a leather one instead to give it more of an edge! But I’m going to have to pass on the socks/sandals combo…that is one look this girl won’t be taking off the runway!

Now if you’ve got an old trench lying around, this mini-makeover could work wonders on your old coat and if you don’t have one yet, this style from F21 is def. a great buy…and I’m loving that checkered trim!  And these budget buys below aren’t too bad either…

To my surprise she responded that she had hair extensions. I was utterly in shock. Her hair looked so natural! From then on I was absolutely sold on the idea.

If you’re seriously looking to invest in hair extensions, I would first talk to your stylist to see what they recommend for your hair color and type. They will be able to lead you in the right direction…for they ARE the hair experts!

However just so you are up to date on your extension lingo, here is a very basic guide to those long precious locks:

There are two kinds of hair, synthetic and human. Synthetic will cost you way less but human hair looks more natural and you can keep it in for much longer…Lilliana even told me that she had her Great Lengths in for almost 3 months after her wedding!

She swears that the results were unbelievable and it’s all thanks to the kertain polymer Great Lengths uses to bind the fake hair to your real hair so that it blends naturally and so that it minimizes the damage.

But, if you’re looking for a simpler and cheaper alternative, there’s always clip in hair…

Jessica Simpson along with her stylist Ken Paves, have created their own line called HairDo which gives you the look of long, lush hair but without the expense.  These extensions simply clip in and they come in a variety of colors so you can get the shade and style that works best for you for a whole lot less!

What do you think about extensions…are they super chic or far from it?

Click it/ Skip it: Click it! I mean really, do you have to ask?  I’ve only been mini-stalking these since they first came out…they look like they’re Gucci!  And you can’t beat that price!

Fit: I just tried these on today and I’m totally dying over them! Unfortunatly they ran big (around the ankles) and they didn’t have a size 5.5 in stock so I would order down if you have small feet.

Shopper’s Notes: I love shoes like these because they’re a buy now/wear now.  They look fierce with tights but they will look even better with bare legs once it gets warmer outside.

That being said, if you are not accustomed to wearing heels these may not be for you.  Even with the platform they still feel very high and I have to admit that they did hurt somewhat just walking around in the store!

What if I told you that there is a fabulous eco-friendly luxury accessory on sale right now for over 50% off just waiting to be scooped up? What if I told you this amazing accessory came in 110 possible colors from which to choose? And yes, at just a click of a mouse away?!

When I got a glimpse of the OH-MAZING markdowns on gorgeous organic scarves and wraps on the eco-mega-site Nimli, I literally couldn’t believe my eyes. That was just before I freaked out and emailed literally every girlfriend in my address book (and some guys).

This Azuri pashmina shawl is–no joke—currently on sale for ONLY $25.00… down from $125.00 (!!!!!!!!!!). Really. You’d be a fool not to check this out. I’ve already bought two.

In fact, the sale has been on for a while (as in months), so I wouldn’t panic too much, but my advice is to act now if you have your heart set on a certain color.

However, no matter what… let me just tell you now… this is going to be an eeny-meeny-miney-mo kind of situation. Really, take a look at these (right), how can you choose?

Also, don’t forget that long layers were all over the Spring and Fall 2010 runways, so what better more classic way to incorporate a beautiful draped piece into your wardrobe than with an luxuriously soft pashmina shawl? Pair it with leggings, a relaxed, long t-shirt, flats, and your favorite hobo and you are set for the weekend, girl.

In the first look, a sweet floral dress paired with a cropped leather bomber jacket and thigh high socks is sweet yet cool, via The Vintage Valley. Look two, via All the Pretty Birds, wears a lace dress with a motorcycle jacket. The black and cream colors work together perfectly, and the tights with heels is a great way to transition your cute heeled sandals into spring.

Another lace dress with a casual canvas jacket, wrapped with a belt  is casual but flirty in look three, via Stil in Berlin. A loose fitting dress with a jacket of the same length a sweet hat and cute shoes is hip and easy to wear in look four, via Vanessa Jackman.