Do you have a bitch face? Is there someone in your class trying to cheat off of you? Need some cheap date ideas for your college boyfriend, apparently whom you’re “courting”? These are just a few of the burning questions that I help Leah and Mary answer in this week’s edition of “Cheers To That.” I love these girls, and you will too…so make sure to subscribe to their channel stat. And also check out their blog, AFabLife.com…today, my spring beauty must-haves are up on the site!
My good friend, Kelley Herman, is probably one of the most talented lingerie designers in the country, in my opinion, and so when I asked her to give me (and you guys!) the scoop on her top lingerie pieces for spring, I was honestly too excited for words when I saw her choices. Admittedly, my own lingerie closet has grown by leaps and bounds (and style) since meeting Kelley back in 2009, when I first moved to LA. So here are her top choices for spring, and why:
1. Topshop Sketch Floral Print Bralet: “The longline bra is the new bandeau! I like the all over lace ones for this summer but I also like the ones that look like a little cropped tops and not so much like a bra! (like this version and #4 below). The Topshop version is nice because it comes in many sizes, so you have a better chance of getting a good fit, which is super important in any bra- even a fun novelty one.”
2. Forever21 Seamless Layering Bra: “I live in these things, especially on those super hot LA nights…and for $5 a pop, it doesn’t matter that they start falling apart after about five washes.”
3. Blackheart Lace Longline Bralette: “The Blackheart version is nice because it has a lightweight foam cup with an under-wire, so you get the modesty and support of a bra.”
5. Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Demi Bra: “I love this bra! The lace band looks sexy when it peeks out of tanks, and the cups are super smooth, even under tight tees.”
6. Victoria’ Secret Lace Trim Mini Cheekster Panty: “Love this mini cheekster! it makes your butt look so cute! I just wish it didn’t come in all of these dorky prints…where’s the solid black?!”
I need help. I need retail therapy, but am not rich enough to buy as many new colorful things as will make me happy. I believe you will know the answers: where do I get inexpensive statement necklaces?! I need a style guide- please help!
“S”
Hi “S”!
I feel your pain. One of my fashion blogger friends, Sydne Summer, get me hooked on the costume jewelry from Forever21, especially for statement necklaces! It would be easy to buy one of the gorgeous (or designer) $300 versions, but even easier to get THIRTY statement pieces from Forever21, for the same price. Here are a few of my favorites (clockwise). Happy shopping!
I will never forget the moment when a guy said to me “what are you goth now? Why are you wearing black nail polish?”
The answer? It was 2006…and CHANEL “black satin” was all the rage. I mean, sure, mine was totally the Wet n’ Wild version (cause I’m cheap and lazy) but still…black nails were SO HAUTE that he didn’t even know it. The problem is this: when you wear black (or really any dark nail polish color) it gets stuck in the corners of your nails. For real. I thought it was just me, cause I’m sloppy, but turns out…it’s everyone. Here’s a trick that I recently picked up from a manicurist:
Use an old makeup brush, dipped in nail polish remover, to scrub off the remnants of your dark polish! I’m liking Stila Double Ended Smudge Brush #28 since you get TWO choices: one is flat and short, and the other is long and thin…making it easy to get into every nook and dark polish cranny.
When I saw this article on Fashionista, I got legit giddy. Why? Because I got my belly button pierced in 2001 and literally JUST took it out for a week…and what happened? The top hole closed up. In ONE WEEK. WTF?
I stand by my decision here, ok? While I’m definitely not going to get my naval re-pierced (for the THIRD time, mind you), I still think belly button rings need to come back. Let me be jealous of it. Admittedly, I have gotten a few eyebrow raises, especially over the past two or three years, but I always took it with stride. Then BAM- Beyonce rocks a belly ring in her latest H&M ad. So take that, haters.
The belly button ring is BACK (almost).
Let’s make it happen, guys.
Me and my friend Carleigh (and our belly button rings) on spring break 2005
Drybar Happy Hour Weightless Shampoo: My love for Drybar is never-ending so when they launched a line of products, I knew they would be amazing. I adore the Happy Hour shampoo…it’s a cleansing shampoo that still lathers nicely, which is true perfection.
Chan Luu EFI Combo Bracelet: This bracelet is amazing for summer and I love the combo of neon mixed with black and white…summer trends collide.
Diego The Cat Pillow: I don’t even try to pretend that I’m NOT a crazy cat lady (I so am), and I love this cat pillow…it’s so real-looking that it might actually scare your guests.
Caprese: With summer fast approaching, I’ve been studying this list of no-bread sandwiches…at the top of my list? Caprese. Bam,
