So many stars and fashionistas are enjoying a new trend. The Statement Necklace and other Statement jewelry can be seen in all celebrity magzaines and websites. Fun clothes and over sized baubles are making a comeback. Bold and chunky can be worn without looking like your statement is, “I’m playing in mommy’s jewelry box” . My personal style still is to tone down even these large pieces. I’ve never been able to seriously wear the Wilma Flintstone sized “pearls” lol So, these necklaces from Forzieri.com are just right for my taste. They have large prices but are still held together by a classic sterling silver chain.

Poster girl from Fashion Trend Guide gave some great tips for How To Wear – The Statement Necklace. Her first two suggestions were right on target. She says to avoid mixing bold jewelry with prints and to make sure to keep the neckline simple. I think these are key. You don’t want to look like a cacophony of wild animal prints and yard sale finds. Make your necklace look classy by making them the main attraction. For more great tips from her see How To Wear – The Statement Necklace.

Still not sure what I’m talking about. Check out the Accessory Report at WhoWhatWeardaily.com for some examples of stars going bold.

Have fun!
Hope

The summer is bringing out great sales. I keep getting notices of some wonderful deals to pass on to you. This one really caught my eye. How often do you get to buy women’s clothes for just $1 ? Fashion Bug is giving us the opportunity to purchase almost anything from their site for just a dollar. There are no coupons necessary for this great deal. You simply buy one item and then get the lesser item for just a buck. Pretty good huh? The items must be in – stock and there are some brands that didn’t want to participate so be sure to read the details. The biggest thing to watch is your timing. This is a short sale. It’s on now until midnight PT June 8th. So enjoy some at home shopping this weekend and get a great deal to tell your friends about! Follow the link below for details and begin shopping.

Buy One Get One for $1 Sale at Fashion Bug. Sale ends 6.8.08. Shop Now!

They are just the right size. Larger than the legendary Fendi baguette they allow you to carry more for a busy day. However, they aren’t so large that they become awkward and heavy. The strap is leather and adjustable so you can’t say it wont fit onto your shoulder comfortably. The signature FF Fendi monogram jacquard fabric is accented by leather trim and is very chic looking.

Best of all is the price. You can search high and low for a bargain designer purse but I can’t find a better deal. Normally this bag sells for $595 but you can have your choice of colors for as little as $209. It’s true but unbelievable you can save $386. lol I can do a lot with $386. (more shopping!) So you see, you can be fashionable. New Customers receive 7% off your first order on all brands including Prada, Fendi, Tod’s and Balenciaga!Give yourself a treat it doesn’t hurt to window shop!

Hugs, Hope

The green bag on the left is a Balenciaga Handbag Mini Anis (Baby Green) Balenciaga bag, the hottest handbag of the world! Soft high quality leather all around the handbag gives it a fashion look. Double 9″ handle with 17.5″ strap serve 2 carrying purposes. The zippered top closure secures all personal belonging inside. High quality black fabric interior consists of one zippered pocket. Extra zipper pocket is on the front of the bag. Accented with gun-metal hardware. A controllato card and cosmetic mirror included. Made in Italy, you can purchase this little beauty at the eDesignerShop not for the retail price of $825 but for the great deal of $329.

The bags on the right are a great a great alternative for those of us that can’t quite swing the hundreds for a purse. They have the same fun feel and you can get it for $40 but on sale now for just $24 at Fashion Bug! At that price you can get a couple in different colors to match every outfit!

No matter what you can afford, these great purses add flavor and fun to any outfit. I find that I used to carry just one purse all the time. When I started using small bags to hold all the crazy items I carry in my purses it became much easier to transfer stuff into another purse quickly. No matter the amount of money in your wallet there are great deals out there. Enjoy the colors of spring and a little colorful flower on your arm.

Hugs, Hope

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To help make any outfit look great there are three simple items. By just changing these things up you can update your look.

• Your purse… A handbag says a lot about you. Huge and cavernous; seriously scattered. Tiny and toy; you have too much time on your hands. lol A mid sized purse gives you enough space to be real and doesn’t throw your back out. You know what I mean. We tend to over load our bags as if we were still toting around a diaper bag. We don’t need to carry around the kitchen sink anymore. Just gage the size you need by your body type. If you are a good sized lady make sure it’s not too small or it just makes you look bigger. Are you petite? Find a nice tailored looking bag to give you a polished look. (wink)
• Your Shoes… Stop wearing the same pair of convenient shoes. I have the standard black flip flops by my door and it’s all too easy to just slide into them when I’m in a hurry. You don’t have to go shopping right now. Just go back into your closet and do a little hunting expedition. I think you will have a few “ah-ha” moments where you find that old pair of shoes you used to love wearing. Spice things up again by popping them on and see how your mood changes. A little height in those heels does great things for those of us who are short. See what’s going on out there.
• Your jacket… a great jacket can add a whole new feel even if you are just covering up “house clothes” and running an errand. Stay away from those slouchy worn out looking coats that make you disappear in a crowd. What are you saving that nice jacket for anyway? How many times have you pulled out the “good” coat to find dust on the shoulders?? Enjoy it. What’s the worst that will happen? A dry cleaning bill for a spilled coffee instead of those dusty shoulders? If you are like me you may have a few lighter jackets around. The smaller fitted jackets as well as layering are really in the year. Let’s update that look! Don’t forget to add a splash of color and see what it does for your mood. Spring is almost here. Spread a little sunshine.

Hope these tips help freshen your step. Have a tip of your own? Send it to me and I’ll share it with the other moms here at The Stylish Mom. Just go to my Contact page for an easy to use form. Don’t forget to give me your name!

Hugs from Hope!

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