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Sonia Kashuk at Target, Beauty for Every Woman

In 1999 the Sonia Kashuk beauty brand was born in partnership with Target stores. At around the very same time, while wandering around Target one day, I found a perfect little eyeshadow brush and, because it was so pretty, I bought it. It was a Sonia Kashuk product, and it was the first eyeshadow brush I bought that didn't come free with an eyeshadow compact. I remember feeling very professional about having purchased it. Though I don't use it daily, I still have the eyeshadow brush - over 10 years later, and I am now well aware of the "luxury at mass" brand that is Sonia Kashuk.  Read more >

7 Things Mom Taught Me About Clothes

"Um, is THAT really what you're wearing to school today?"  Read more >

Shopping Fashion Bloggers' Closets. The New Way to Shop!

If you love fashion but are on a tight budget, there may be a new solution for you! You may follow hundreds of fashion bloggers on Google Reader or Bloglovin' and lust over the outfits they wear, but here's the thing: Many of your favorite bloggers sell items from their closets they don't want anymore in a variety of ways.  Read more >

5 Great Mother's Day Gifts For Stylish Moms

Daughters, Sisters, Friends, Mothers... are you ready for Mother's Day this coming Sunday? Well if you need a little help, here are five fabulous gift ideas for any stylish mom from high-end to low, it's the thought that counts, remember? 1. Fashion-loving mom? The ultimate book on Dior. Gorgeous, luxurious, fascinating.  Read more >

Why Beauty Product Packaging Is Like Kryptonite

I’ll admit it. I’m a total sucker for product packaging. Nothing gets my pulse racing like gorgeous, pretty, clever packaging. Indeed, I’m a company’s dream consumer as I’ve bought countless beauty goodies based solely on the oh-so-appealing packaging. That whole don’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover thing is completely lost on me, especially when it comes to buying beauty products. And apparently I’m not alone as almost 90 % of consumers do the same.The Power Of Packaging  Read more >

The Cost of High Fashion for the Youngest Consumer

Today's New York Times "Thursday Styles" section features the article, "That Dress Is SO Preschool," covering high fashion (in every sense) on models who look to be about five years old. We're talking a "Lanvin tulle dress, $1,200, and taffeta coat, $1,570, both at Barneys." Didn't you just know Barney's would be in on this? The clothes? Completely adorable. The price tags? Utterly ridiculous. But can we all take a breath here?  Read more >

5 Plus-Size Clothing Tips for Job Interviews on a Dime

Hello... ladies. I dare say this will be a lady-centric entry. If you are like me, your wanderlust has summoned you to websites likes Careerbuilder, Indeed and Google searches for jobs. And, once you've set your target, you're out into the world on the job interview trail.  Read more >

Printed Shoes Put a Spring in Your Step!

Beyond classic and timeless animal prints, which everyone seems to be accustomed to now, Spring shoes are bursting with fun bold and floral patterns! From platforms and wedges to ballet flats and lace-ups look for pops of color in stripes and polka-dots, gingham and plaid, florals, tribal prints and hearts and lips. There seems to be the very very high-end versions and the very inexpensive lines but not too many options in between.  Read more >

Brooke Moreland is Changing How We Dress

Brooke Moreland, CEO of Fashism

Game Changers is a series of interviews with awesome women who are changing the landscape of the web. Does this look good on me? We've all asked ourselves that question. And, if you're like me, you spend minutes (okay, let me be honest, hours) in stuffy dressing rooms pondering this question. I used to wish that I had a portable style consultant in my pocket. Thanks to Brooke Moreland, I now do.  Read more >

How Do You Even Know Where to Begin When Buying a Sports Bra for DD+?

If you're the type of woman that thinks wearing two bras when exercising will “make do”, then think again! This short blog post will help you understand why I think it is  important to get the right support (and feel great) while exercising!Q. If I’m not doing an aerobic exercise, do I still need to wear a sports bra?  Read more >