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Steal Her Style: Nikki Reed’s White Blouse

Nikki Reed was spotted at the Axe Shower Pooling event in LA earlier this month. She paired her skinny blue jeans with a white Equipment blouse that usually retails for $389. Here is a wonderful alternative from Pleione that has the same billowy feel and it is only $$58 at Nordstrom. Just click on the image below to grab the blouse for yourself.

 

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Get Kelly Clarkson’s Platform Wedges For $80

Kelly Clarkson was spotted at the Entertainment Weekly & ABC-TV Upfront VIP Party earlier this week in New York City. She looked gorgeous in a multi-colored floral printed sheath dress by Erdem. Kelly accessorized with a matching belt and beige Aldo platform wedges. The wedges are $80 at Aldo. Click on the image below to grab the shoes for yourself.

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Harvat Wedges at Aldo

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Stylish Gifts to Give Mom for Mothers Day

Stylish Gifts to Give Mom for Mother’s Day

May 13th  is less than a few days away. For husbands and kids, the march to Mother’s Day inches closer and closer, requiring individuals to get creative with gift ideas. From the fancy purses to a new cell phone cover, this Mother’s Day you might be interested in getting mom something more hip and stylish.

With gifts well under 100 dollars, you can easily find something to buy your mother. If you’re one of many students attending online universities for fashion design, you could even make your mom a gift. If you’re just another regular Joe or Jane, you can always spend some time shopping on the Internet and buy mom something.

New Phone Case

The popularity of the iPhone has managed to spark a cell phone case frenzy. Manufacturers are pumping out new cases with different designs, materials and features. Today, case manufactures are always looking to stay as hip and fashionable as possible to appeal to customers. If you noticed your mom’s cell phone case looks dilapidated, then it’s time to buy her a new one.

With design logos and hip layouts, you can find all sorts of cases. From plain cases to products that resemble an old camera, you’re bound to find an original, fashionable item for mom this year.

Purse Brush Set

Mom may like to add a few facial touchups while at work or before the gym. Makeup bags succumb to numerous stains. Colorful bags lose their luster and turn into lurid shadows of their former selves. If you’ve noticed the dire state of mom’s makeup or brush set bag, do her a favor and buy her a new one.

With bags ranging from $30 or less, a purse set might be the perfect item, and with dozens of colorful varieties, you can easily find one for mom. Online stores or even traditional brick-and-mortar businesses might have the item, style and design your mother will love.

Stevie Block Bag

Two bags for the price of one–that’s the deal you get when you purchase a Stevie block bag. Mom might need a handbag one day but an over-the-shoulder purse the next. With a block bag, mom gets both. A block bag also comes in a variety of different color schemes and designs to appease mom. Less than $60 dollars, this stylish little item makes for the perfect gift.

If you cannot find a Stevie block bag at a store near you, you can always make your own 2-in-1 bag. Granted, most individuals who embark on such a project tend to have some type of degree in fashion or creative insight. If you’re interested in pursing a degree in fashion, you might consider attending a design school or visiting www.onlineclasses.net for more information.

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Huge Thank You…

 I want to thank Dee at Strings and Buttons for giving me this wonderful award!  As a blogger, getting comments are the best “you go girl”, and it was great meeting her via her comment on this site.  If you are not checking Strings and Buttons, it is a must – she has such a unique and inspired eye for fashion.

There are 3 rules to this award: (as well as for the bloggers I picked below)

1. Thank the person that gave you the award and link it back in your blog
2. Share 7 things about yourself
3. Give this award to 15 other bloggers and let them know about it

 

7 things about me:

1. I lived in India till I was 6
2. I’m a news junkie – I even leave the TV turned on to a news channel when I am sleeping
3. I grew up in Buffalo, but live in NC
4. I am a dessertaholic
5. My favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption
6. I’ve got a cat named Dolly, who I adopted from the local shelter – Don’t shop, Adopt!
7. I have all 6 series of The Real Housewives of… scheduled to be recorded on my DVR

Here are my choices for the 15 awards. These blogs are truly inspirational. Be sure to check them out!

1. http://www.bonbonrosegirls.com/
2. http://theshoedish.com/
3. http://www.seeprettythings.com/
4. http://cheapchicas.com/
5. http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/
6. http://www.ladyalamode.com/
7. http://www.thelook4less.net/
8. http://wreckedstellar.wordpress.com/
9. http://www.classycareergirl.com/
10. http://my-vogue.com/
11. http://www.soldierette.net/
12. http://work-girl.blogspot.com/
13. http://onecraftyfox.blogspot.com/
14. http://www.possessionista.com
15. http://www.copycatchic.com/

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