Are we tired of colorblocking yet? Not

22 Saturday Jun 2013

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affordable shopping, Clyde Walt Frazier, color blocked heels, colorblocking, love color, multi color shoes, networking attire, new york city dressing, Zara store purchase

Okay style stars. I admit I sometimes get caught up in a trend. And, that’s no different from all the colorblocking trends we see in every store from high end retails to the fun girl synthetic fabric selling mall magnets. Ugh. But, hey, when it’s done right, it’s soo right. What I try to always do is take a trend and mix it up. I just recently bought a pair of gorgeous multi blue suede colorblocked heels. I know a mouthful. Well, I was at first skeptical because this was an online purchase. But, when they arrived I was even happier with the vibrant colors and extra cushion for the balls of my feet. Yah! I had to share this with you. The shoes are apart of the Spring/Summer Zara collection. And, at $89.99 they’re more than what I wanted to spend, but so worth it. And, they can be worn during many seasons including fall with black tights.

I recently wore these shoes to an event at Walt Clyde Frazier’s restaurant in New York and paired them with a lovely blue dress I bought at one of my inexpensive stores for $24.99. That’s right ladies. Check me out. What do you think? I received compliments all night and a few interesting looks.

Your Style Sister,
Natasha

I’ve just went shopping.. in my closet

28 Tuesday May 2013

Posted by vantosh in Dresses, Shopping, Uncategorized

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anchor dressing, closet, dress, dressing for work, news anchor, news anchor dressing, royal blue, shift dress, shopping, suede

Oh Style Sisters what to wear?. I’m sure you’ve noticed dresses are the rage. And I have invested in a few. So let me grab one and get to work.. but wait what have we here. In the back of my closet I see a royal blue suede shift dress peeking out at me. Now here is a little background- I’ve had this dress for years. And no I do not subscribe to the two year rule (if you haven’t worn it in two years toss it or donate it ). In fact I haven’t worn this dress in many years. It was always too big, but it was suede and I didn’t want to part with it. So in the back of my closet it stayed until one day last week. I grabbed it. It was perfect to wear to work.

Oh I anchor the news so I don’t know if you saw it and maybe said to yourself – nice dress. Well I got it by shopping… in my closet. I’m rocking it here at the anchor desk. Vanessa

Sexy Every Day Lashes

27 Monday May 2013

Posted by vantosh in Eye Lashes, Make Up, Uncategorized

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cheap lashes, false lashes, lash glue, Lashes, natural looking false lashes, what to use to apply lashes

Duo glue in dark tone...The best Duo glue in dark tone…The best

Glam i lashes

Elite Lashes..Natural look

Hello Style Stars,

I have a confession. I know I’m not alone because I see many other women wearing long, fluttery, thick, thin, cow-like, giraffe like lashes spattered across their eyelids. Traces of glue oozing from the corners. Nooooo.. Make it Stop! But I have a solution. After trying expensive so-called lash specialist, Ugh, and, buying different brands in many neighborhood drug stores or beauty supply outlets, I have found what I feel are the best and natural looking lashes.

Elite Lashes #18 are great for a long, thin flirty look. This can be worned in the daytime or special occasions for the more conservative. I also love Glam i #747S. These are a bit thicker than the Elite lashes, yet they give that come hither look without looking overdone. Love love! You can pick the Elite lashes up in any Duane Reade nationwide. The Glam i lashes are found in beauty supply stores. And, the cost is $2.69 to $2.99. Yes, another affordable find.

Now, to apply the lashes, you will need Duo Glue in dark and a long bobby pin. The bobby pin will give you a thin application so you will not have excess glue leaking from your eyes. Not cute! You must remove the round tip of the bobby pin also. Once you apply the glue to the lash strip, gently press as close to your eyelids as possible. Hold for a few seconds. Warning: do not attempt this 10 minutes before leaving for work or while waiting for a car pick up for the airport. You should practice a couple of times. Now, walk out with confidence.

Your Style Sister,

Natasha

Floral ankle booties

19 Sunday May 2013

Posted by vantosh in Boots, Shoes, Uncategorized

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affordable ankle boots, ankle floral booties, bucco capensis, designer looks, fashion saving finds, Nina ricci booties, smart shopping

Nina Ricci floral ankle booties

Bucco Capensis ankle booties …

Hello my Style Stars…I love fashion just like alot of women out there, but I refuse to go broke trying to follow some of the trends that are here today and gone tommorow. I fell in love with the floral ankle booties this season, but I didn’t love the various high prices. So, what’s a Style Star to do! Start searching for affordable and fashionable looks without ridiculous high prices.

My first find were the Jimmy Choo Bolt Painted Python Peep-Toe Bootie…On the Saks website, this retails for $1,895…Um, mortgage or ankle bootie. I know better Style Stars! Keep looking!…

Well, my favorite designer discount store had a blow out sale. Daffys was my favorite store to find great affordable unique items without the high cost. Weeks before I noticed the most stylish delicate floral printed booties in cream with a spiral high heel. The boots were Nina Ricci and I had no idea how much they retailed for until I went searching. The boots were $1250. At Daffys, they were a little over $300. Nah, still too high. I waited until the very last 2 weeks before Daffys closed. I know risky, but I just hoped no one else loved the boots as much as I did. Sure enough, the fashion gods were on my side. There was only one pair in the entire store and I was able to snag them for a little under $100. Yes! I had a great pair of designer boots, and I saved a bundle.

I was not done with my floral bootie search. Two pairs are better than one. And, these floral high heel ankle booties by Bucco Capensis were less than $30 ! Yes, that’s right!. I’m done now. On to the next fashion find.

Your Style Sister
Natasha

Fun-Loving Flirty Leather Skirt

19 Sunday May 2013

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certain age, christian dior, clientel, economy version, joyce leslie, leather skirts

Ok I really wanted it.. I saw those shorty cutey flair flirty leather skirts in a magazine and I had to have one. So I searched and found it!

It’s a little pricey at Nordstroms. Well let’s be honest it is very pricey at $545. So I searched some more and viola!

This one is less $428 by Guess. Still too much. You know I don’t have to have a “real” leather one. I could rock a “faux” flirty fun skirt.

Bingo! This one is $59. But still I’m not satisfied. I’m watching every dime. And I just know my cheap stores would come up with the economy version.. and guess what?
BAM! HERE IT IS:
OH and did you check the price!!!
Yes that is $16.99 17 bucks! Same look, same design. I got it at Joyce Leslie. The super cheap -super trendy store- catering to the super young clientel.
Now what would ‘a woman of certain age’ do with a $17 skirt?- Why pair it up with a Christian Dior jacket and wear it to a luncheon at The legendary Plaza hotel. And NO one was the wiser. Vanessa Ciao