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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Frugal Friday - Protect Your Face

The most precious part of your look is... your face! Proper skincare is imperative for keeping a healthy glow for years to come. No one wants to grow up and look like an old leather football. Gross! Keeping your skin protected is always within budget, especially with these items.

I never ever leave the house in summer without a hat. Wearing a hat has the added bonus of making your look effortlessly chic. I swear when walking around town, random strangers will stop me on the street to compliment me on my outfit. But I know it's really just the hat pulling it together! So grab a fedora, keep your face protected, and your look projected.

Francesca's, $24 @

J. Crew, was $65, sale $29.99

Nordstrom, was $68, sale $44.90 @

Another MUST have item is sunblock. You should never ever leave the house without a little spf splashed on your face. Not even in winter. But adding another thing to your beauty regimen may get you feeling overwhelmed, so do what I do - a two-in-one spf/moisturizer. Keeps my skin glowy and moisturized and protects it from the sun at the same time. I recommend going at least SPF 30 to get a good layer of protection going.

Aveeno, $16.39

Bare Minerals, $28

Okay, this isn't under $50, but it's also TWENTY FOUR OUNCES of protection. Talk about a deal! Just a quick pump into your hand and you're off!

Supergoop, $68

Josie Maran, $14-$32

Philosophy, $38

@Available in more colors

Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean you should stop paying attention to your skin. Keep those faces protected!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Random images I like today

Friday, July 8, 2011

Frugal Friday - Swimwear Edition

Today's Frugal Friday brings you something to spice up your summer - swimwear. Nothing like laying by the pool or hitting the beach when the temps reach 90. Yes, it's been super hot here in Chicago and I'm experiencing a shortage of swimwear. And for being made of such little cloth, it's amazing how much swimsuits cost. But today on Frugal Friday I'm bringing you swimwear for $50ish and under. So treat your sexy beach bod, these suits are a steal.

Victoria's Secret, was $68, sale $51 @

Victoria's Secret, bandeau top: was $$38, sale $22.99; bottoms: was $28, sale $15.99 @

Victoria's Secret: top $20, bottoms $19 @

Victoria's Secret, halter top: was $34, sale $29.99; matching bottoms (ranging from side tie to ruffled) were $28-$38, sale $16.99-$22.99 @

Perry Ellis, was $98, sale $67.95 @

J.Crew, Ruched Betty french top: was $48, sale $34.99; ruffle underwire top (pictured above): was $50, sale $34.99; shirred ruffle bandeau top: was $44, sale $29.99; smocked ruffle hipster: was $44, sale $29.99 @

J.Crew, was $80-82, sale $24.99-39.99 @

J.Crew, polka-dot underwire top: was $52, sale $24.99; polka-dot bikini: was $44, sale $19.99; polka-dot wide-band hipster: was $44, sale $29.99 @

J.Crew, was $80-84, sale $24.99-39.99 @

J.Crew, was $78, sale $54.99 @

O'Neill, halter top: was $36, sale $24.95; tie side bottom: was $34, sale $23.95; tab side bottom: was $34, sale $28.95 @

Jantzen, was $100, sale $49.95 @

Hurley, triangle top: was $43, sale $20.95; boyshort bottom: was $43, sale $20.95

@ Available in more colors

Friday, July 1, 2011

Frugal Friday - Summer Sandals

For today's Frugal Friday, I set out to do the seemingly impossible: find shoes for under $50. Luckily I limited myself to summer sandals, a much easier proposition, and something we all could use, I'm sure.

Of course, no sandal post could exist without these shoes. The loves of my life, my soul mates. I want to marry them and have their babies... so that I could then wear the babies.

Aerosoles, was $69, sale $49 *@

SO, was $39.99, sale $

Mia, $19.99-$29

Unlisted, was $59, sale $39.99

Ciao Bella, $39.99-$56 @

Restricted, was $75, sale $29.99 @

G by Guess, was $59, sale $39.99 @

Pierre Dumas, was $49, sale $29.99 @ *

Kenneth Cole Reaction, was $89, sale $39.99-49.99 @

Jessica Simpson, was $79, sale $49.99 @

Dana Buchman, was $44.99, sale 24.99 @

Ciao Bella, was $65, sale $19.97 @

A2 by Aerosoles, was $59.99, sale $44.99 @

@ Available in more colors

*EWP fave

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Got My Eye on Eyelet

There's something about the summer that makes me want to wear a white eyelet dress. That is, when it's not making me want to dress like a sailor.

There's something about eyelet that calls to me - the daintiness, the femininity, the airiness. When the heat comes calling, I want some eyelet.

Once upon a time I had a lovely white eyelet dress that I wore all darn summer long. I wore it here, I wore it there, I wore it everywhere. And then, sadness of sadnesses, it snagged on something and ripped wide open. It was devestating. So I find myself this summer with no eyelet in my life. Okay, not no eyelet, but no white eyelet dress, and it breaks my heart. And while I was searching for a replacement, I thought I'd give you all the eyelet options that caught my eye.