Already? Yes. Already. March means SPRING is on its way, and at least here in Los Angeles, that means it's time to start the nightmare of shopping for a swimsuit! Ugh! This is where shopping online comes in handy! Order it, try it on at home, and just return it if it isn't right for you. Check this one out:
This Sun-thru™ one piece is sexy and functional, and better yet, it wont leave you with tan lines! It wont leave you with empty pockets, either, at only $60!
Designer Eva, hand makes these adorable pin-up inspired bows that can be worn in your hair or even clipped onto your clothes! You can even share them with your daughter, the clips being the kind least likely to pull. Available in plain colored satin, or cute patterns like skulls, lipstick kisses, hearts, anchors... I absolutely LOVE these!
Eva was kind enough to send me samples of her product, and I can attest to both their quality and functionality, and their fashionability and uniqueness.
You can find her designs either HERE (her myspace page) or HERE (her website)!
Something else thats amazing about Little Lily Designs, is her "Pin-up Angels" line of camo-patterned bows. At $8 a piece, all proceeds go towards care packages being sent to our troops overseas! How generous!
the metallic jacket is awesome. you shouldn't be afraid to rock it. definitely attention-grabbing though. i like this version which is slightly more toned-down because it's more of a bronze-y tone...
Thanks to Amy Winehouse, the beehive is back, and has been seen lately everywhere from the streets of London to the catwalks of Chanel. In the past, endless teasing and ratting of our hair would have been absolutely necessary to do a beehive. But things have changed. Check out this great video on how to do a polished and easy beehive on your own: without having to matte and tangle the hair we work so hard to keep healthy and from breaking!
I admit I feel a twinge of guilt when I am at the grocery store and the checker asks if I would prefer paper or plastic. Either way you go you are either killing a tree or filling a landfill. One of the easiest and most basic things we can do to save trees and prevent waste from non-biodegradable bags is to use reusable bags to take our stuff home in.
Fortunately, I have recently discovered a reusable grocery tote that is actually VERY cute and chic! Envirosax are eco-friendly and reuseable, and they actually have me excited about the idea of using them, unlike the previous reusable bags I have seen that look like a plain jane potato sack with shoulder straps. Get me looking at it as an accessory and I am that much more likely to use it! Which is the point, right?
The designs are truly cool. In the graphic series, there are 5 sets of designs. You can purchase single bags for $8.50, or you can choose the pouch, which has 5 coordinating bags of your chosen design set, that all fit into a conveniently sized pouch which will easily fit into your glove compartment for only $37.95. The monochromatic set and the retro set are my favorite! They also have an organic series that is manufactured using bamboo, linen and a fine grade hemp.
Right now they are also giving away FREE with the purchase of a pouch set, a shower timer to help remind you to conserve our water resources. Who'd have thunk it... a company who cares!
Take a second to visit their website to check out the bags and learn more about the company! Or, check out these pics below, my fav's from each graphics set!
I have recently fallen in love with Twisted Heart. To be totally honest, I am SO over Juicy Couture velour, and yet my wardrobe still needs that sassy, sexy sweat ( say THAT one 3 times fast! ). In their designs, attention has been paid to every detail: embroidery, embellishments... top quality and wonderful fit!
If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, you can buy Twisted Heart at M. Fredric stores.
There is a website for the brand "Twisted Heart." If you click on "store finder," all the stores are listed where you can purchase the amazing sweat outfits. The website it: www.twistedheart.com There are more fun new styles available now as well that you won't see on the website, but are featured in the stores listed!!
Chunky knits with interesting cuts and unique appeal are all over the place this season! And I am loving that I am seeing navy blue make a comeback! Such a classy and refined color, with the same slimming effects as black, without the bore!
Here's some of my fav's, and if you would like to know more about either of these items you can click on their respective names for info and ordering!
ALANA JOY Los Angeles, CA alanajoy.tumblr.com
I work in the fashion industry in Los Angeles. This blog is a place for me to talk about all things fashion and beauty related, hopefully touching on the real art, emotion, and sometimes humor of the industry as a whole.
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