Halloween's Best Dressed!

Halloween is just days away and what better way to get in the spirit than looking at some previous Halloween hits from the past! Everyday celebrities are critiqued on what they wear and some even awarded “Best Dressed” or “Look of the Day” … why should Halloween be any different? Let’s take a little trip down Halloween lane … as I analyze some of my personal favorites. Oh and predictions for this year, expect to see a lot of Jersey Shore grease balls, outrageous GaGa’ness, Betty White wannabes and Gleeks (Glee fanatics) … let’s begin, shall we?

#1) Heidi Klum – Looking fab in red … Heidi makes a very sexy Betty Boop. Love it!

#2) Regis and Kelly – These two are quite the pair on ANY Halloween episode they do. I must say, Kid Rock and Pam have never looked so good.

#3) Gwen Stefani – Looking Egggg’cellent …

 

#4) Jessica Lowndes – Is that Mini Mouse!?

#5) Beyonce – Makes a great Spiderman … or Spiderwoman I should say.

Beauty tips that will make you go ... "huh."

I love discovering new beauty tips & tricks … and these 4 are definitely worth sharing. In no particular order … here we go.

. For all those perfume lovers, this is something you should know. (And maybe you already do and I’m just slow … ?) Fragrance rises, so when spritzing on your favorite scent, be sure to hit up the ankle and behind the knee area. This will help keep you smelling fresh a lot longer throughout the day.

. Model Heidi Klum suggests swapping your usual black or brown eyeliner for a deep purple one. Purple is a subtle way to enhance ANY eye color and make your eyes really pop. Try using an eyeliner brush and dab across the upper lash line … the best part, no one will even notice it’s purple unless they are super close.

. Do you have long or short unruly eyelashes? Try heating up an eyelash curler by holding it in front of a hair dryer for a few seconds. (Please check temperature before you move onto this next step). Then use the heated curler on your eyelashes as normal. This will achieve a better curl.

. For a night out on the town a prominent eye is always key, so next time try applying your eye shadow with a damp small brush. The eye shadow color may look dark going on, but it will eventually dry to its true color and will hold/last longer.

Huh ….

Fall fashion must have ... a good scarf!

Fall is a great time to play around with accessories, especially the ones that serve a purpose while keeping you fashionable at the same time. The all mighty scarf is one of my favorite “must have” items for fall. And personally, the chunkier the better! This season you can expect to see big, long, full and overall cozy looking scarves. Neutral tones are also really big and fashion lovers will be sporting colors such as dark charcoal grays, camel, army greens and ivory. However, do anticipate seeing some really fun, loud colors too such as dark plums, navy, mustard and ruby red. Also popular this year (and always) is the Infinity Scarf or “circle scarf” and the VERY chunky Neck Scarf.  I love the look of both of these scarves and the Infinity Scarf in particular, can be worn so many different ways … a very versatile item to keep in your closet. So whether you are protecting yourself from the cold or wind, you might as well do it in style with a fantastic scarf! Big or small they are a good way to pull any outfit together and will complete your overall look.

Audrina Patridge's serious sense of style!

 

So this season I am totally hooked on Dancing with the Stars. I have always loved this show for many reasons, but since my girl Audrina Patridge from The Hills (still missing it by the way … ya ya ya) is giving it a go on the D-floor I can’t get enough. I loved watching her on The Hills for her sense of style … she always seem to have a bit of edge to her without ever looking like she had “tried too hard”. And even now, she still looks fabulous while practicing it up and giving it her all on performance night. The girl definitely knows how to dress let be honest. Whether she is playing it casual and cool or fashioning a super glam, red carpet gown she is always camera ready. Let’s take a peek at some of my favorite Audrina fashion moments!

Over the top for Oversized Sweaters!

Fall is in full swing and it is officially time to embrace all of those cozy pieces in your closet! One of my absolute favorite items is a good oversized sweater. Not only are these sweaters comfortable and will keep you toasty warm, they are also chic and super stylish. Because it is very easy to appear frumpy and not made up in such a garment, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

- Oversized sweaters look best when paired with tighter bottoms. (So leggings, skinny jeans, tighter dress pants, dress shorts)
- Avoid baggy or loose fitting pants/bottoms … you will look sloppy.
- Depending on how long the sweater is, you can even consider it as a dress and wear it over tights.
- Add accessories to keep it trendy and stylish. (A belt over top of the sweater will create a waistline)
- Like many other pieces, the oversized sweater looks fab with a great pair of heels or boots.
- Try putting a blazer over top to give it a sophisticated look.

Take a peek at some great examples of how to look fabulous and cozy all at the same time while sporting a great oversized sweater!

Aldo's hot finds!

Aldo Shoes have some fantastic fall footwear right now, and I had to take advantage of that last night! I have always wanted a pair of over the knee, flat boots that could be worn with pretty much anything. Jackpot! I purcahsed these gorgeous leather Rechtzigel boots in grey for $160.00 ... not bad. They have a small low heel, rubber sole and will be perfect for walking and being worn all day. Comfort for me is definitely key. I recommend everyone to check out Aldo’s latest shoes/boots collection … some great fall finds for sure. Happy shopping!

Boyfriend blazers are here to stay!

The boyfriend blazer is super hot and a total fall wardrobe necessity (but you already knew that). Making a huge debut last season … the blazer has proven itself once again and is here to stay! Why do we love it so darn much? The boyfriend blazer can immediately polish up any outfit and add a tomboyish, casual cool flair to all feminine/pretty looks. Look for a blazer that has a fun lining allowing you to roll up the cuffs for an even more chic look. You can wear your blazer with almost anything too. Dresses … short or long, boyfriend jeans (looks super cute with the pant legs rolled up just a touch and heels), skinny jeans/pants, leggings … and even shorts. The best part about this essential piece is that almost any body type can pull it off and look fab! Lets take a peek at some banging blazers in action ...