Tuesday, January 31, 2012

How to wear a simple white tee?

Hello everyone! Last week, I had a hard time wearing my white tee 'coz I don't have enough accessories to choose from. So I decided to wear a zebra print earrings. It's pretty cool! I also pair my white tee with a black sleeveless cardigan and jeans - It looks exactly like the example image below.



Here's how the earrings look like.



Maybe some of you have been in this situation before or experiencing it now. So let me lend you a helping hand.here are some tips I grabbed form various sites I visited. 


1. Layer it! - Try to wear it underneath a colored top.




2. High Waist It - All you have to do with this look is simply tuck your plain white tee into a high skirt or short. The plain white tee has a great draping effect. It can look like you didn’t try hard and you threw it on mindlessly, or it can look crisp and fresh.


3. Wear a Vest - Vests are always a great way to layer your plain white tee and can be a great going out look. Look for great vests in the sale section of Urban Outfitters and even the Salvation Army.


4. Belt It - Buy a white tee shirt that is a little bit bigger than you’re used to, and wear a skinny belt that you can find at any clothing store (I personally like the J. Crew skinny belts). This look makes it seem like you’re not trying too hard.



5. Wear it With Suspenders - All you have to do with this look is find a cute pair of suspenders, tuck your plain white tee in, and you’ll look fabulous enough to go out to lunch with the girls in a look borrowed from the boys.


6.  Layer it Under the Oversized Cardigan or Blazer - For this look, all you need is an oversized cardigan and your plain white tee. You can wear it to class with skinny jeans and a cute pair of flats, or you can wear it casual with leggings and a heavy pair of boots.


7. Pair it With a Scarf - This look is meant to be relaxed enough to wear to class or to go out on a first date. Just wear the plain white tee with an over-the-top bright scarf. The plain white tee allows the scarf to have the spotlight.


8. Accompany Your Tee With Leggings - This look only works with an oversized Hanes tee shirt, because we all know that it’s not in style or attractive to have your booty hanging out of your leggings (HC Contributing Writer Scott Rosenfeld agrees in is his article “Her Gay Best Friend: Fashion Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making”). It’s a comfy look that you can wear with boots, flats, or flip-flops when it gets warm.

9.  Play with pleatsYou're about to meet your sweetie's parents for the first time. What to wear? Not something too sexy, or too uncomfortable, or too stuffy. And it should definitely show off your personality. Hmm. 

Before you tear through your closet like a mad woman, we have a suggestion. Pair a fitted white tee with a knee-length pleated skirt. And to keep it from being too boring/office-y, skip the classic black pleats and opt for a bold color. How's that for a polished T-shirt look with a meet the parents stamp of approval?



10. Go longFollowing in the fashion footsteps of Mary-Kate Olsen and Kate Bosworth, we decided to try the T-shirt/long skirt combo. While those girls chose a really fancy ballgown bottom, we went for the less expensive option: a cotton floor-length tube skirt. Our thoughts? Double awesome. 


Since the skirt is cotton just like the shirt, Sharon wore flats to keep the look casual. As for where she would wear it? "This outfit is perfect for a lazy Saturday brunch with the girls."


11. Wear a necklace - Brightly colored necklaces with funky geometric shapes add a touch of girly flair. You can also try the black-and-white look with black jewelry.



Additional tips:

  • You can also try pairing it with a colored jeans. 
  • Don't be afraid to pair it with prints such as floral, animal and aztec.
  • ACCESSORIZE! and have fun :))




There you are guys! Plain white tee is one of wardrobe basic. Go out and enjoy accessorizing!

*Tips and images from Hercampus , BeautyRiot , Wikihow and Google.


December try-outs update

This is an update from my December try-outs post. Last December, I decided to do a product review of the following: Zizmore Whitening lotion, Glam work's Hair Luxe, Watson's Green Tea & Cucumber Body scrub and Ysa Botanica's  2 in 1 Papaya with  Kojic Acid soap.






1. Zizmore Whitening lotion with sunscreen 
    
       I still use this product on my feet and other dark part of my body. Somehow it helps lighten my dark spots. Yeah it's okay but honestly, I don't recommend it as a body lotion for those people who do have sensitive skin. like me. 






2. Glam work's Hair Luxe for Damaged Hair

    I use Hair luxe at least twice a week and the results were great. After using this product, my hair feels smooth and manageable. I recommend this product for girls with dry to damaged hair. The Avocado & Jojoba Oil will lessen the dryness and frizziness of your hair. 









3. Watsons' Green Tea & Cucumber Body Scrub

   If you've read my first post about this product, you'll notice that I didn't comment much about it's effect. I love body scrubs. I used this product twice a week as recommended by the dermatologists for those who have sensitive skin. After using it, I noticed that my skin feels smoother and lighter. It also lessen the appearance of dead skin cells. 



 4. Ysa Botanica's 2 in 1 Papaya with Kojic Acid Soap

 I have a problem with whitening soaps and lotions. Blisters occur whenever I use whitening products, so I decided to use it twice to thrice a week. I prefer using this soap every night. After using it for more than 12th time, I notice that my skin is much lighter than before. I will buy another one and will continue using it - but not everyday. 







There's a lot of product's to choose from, but first, you need to identify you skin type. Is your skin dry? oily? or combination? This is very important before you try a product to avoid any harm. 

Who Needs a Little Sunshine?

I do, I do!  Therefore, my husband and I are going to Key West this week and I can't wait.  As you all know, going and coming back from vacation is no vacation... it's a lot of work.  My list is a mile long of things I need to get done as well as errands I need to run.  Today, I'm going to list a few of my must do's before going to the beach.

1.  One Month Before- Work out and diet!  I love, love, love the results I get from Pure Barre, and in as little as 10 sessions, you really see results.  We also cut out breads and grains during the week.  We do treat ourselves on the weekends, of course!

2.  One Week Before-  Hair cut and highlight, as well as get those toes that have been neglected this winter a fabulous and much needed pedicure.

3.  Three Days Before-  Micro peel.  Have you all done one of these?  I highly suggest this before vacations as well as before big events such as a wedding or a party.   I go to Karen at Profiles in Hendersonville, TN and she is amazing!  You usually have to go to a medical office to have one of these procedures, but once you try it,  you will be addicted.  It is a light glycolic acid peel followed by Derma Planing.  Derma Planing, for those of you who don't know, is a procedure where the esthetician uses a straight razor blade to "scrape" all the peach fuzz and dead skin off of your face.  It leaves you with a very smooth surface and accelerates skin cell renewal.  Your makeup and sunscreen goes on effortlessly and your face will have a healthy, radiant glow.  You must try this!

4.  One Day Before-  Spray tan.  This is a must for me since I have fair skin and don't like it to see the light of day.  Spray tanning has come so far in the last decade and you can have such a natural looking tan without the damaging UV rays.  I suggest going to a person to spray you, versus the Mystic Tanning Booth because it last longer, and if you are going to the beach for a few days, you don't want it to fade after the first two days.  You can expect a spray tan to last about five days. 

5. Pack your bags!  Check back tomorrow to see what outfits I will be taking....

Monday, January 30, 2012

80's Fashions, Must or Bust?

My husband and I went to an 80's party this past weekend and let me just say....WOW!  The outfits were hilarious and I can't believe people (including me!) actually used to think that style looked good.  Now I will admit, some of the 80's styles that have come back as of late, I kind of like.  My latest obsession is a great pair of black leather leggings. 
This pair, on ASOS, was originally $80 and now is on sale for $48. 


I love this pair and lots of other stores like H&M are carrying them as well.  While you're deciding if you will participate in this latest 80's fashion craze, check out the pics from this weekend.  They just might inspire you to channel your inner Madonna.







So..... will you be wearing black leather leggings? 

Thanks to Heather from blondeundercoverblonde and Katie from thenerdykatie for sponsoring our book swap!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

SHOP MONOCHROME BY MONOLIK - 'MAPS' FEB 2012

Maps Unique Fashion Magazine
February 2012
Vol. 50

'Shop Monochrome by Monolik' is a space that serves as our showroom and atelier.



Directions
Walk along Garosugil until you reach APC (former location of A-land store) on your left.
Turn left and head towards the alley where 도쿄맑음 is.
Turn left at the Japanese restaurant O,HEYA intersection and ta-da!

Monolik awaits you!

SHOP MONOCHROME BY MONOLIK - 'BLING' FEB 2012

By Bling Magazine 
February 2012
Vol. 12

'Shop Monochrome by Monolik' is a space that serves as our showroom and atelier. 



Directions
Walk along Garosugil until you reach APC (former location of A-land store) on your left.
Turn left and head towards the alley where 도쿄맑음 is.
Turn left at the Japanese restaurant O,HEYA intersection and ta-da!

Monolik awaits you!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Reality Stars Real Fashion Lines

In the past five years I have had three babies and one thing that has really changed, besides developing constant bags and dark circles under my eyes, is my television viewing.  Countless up all nights with babies caused me to be glued to mindless, yet very entertaining programming.  I'm talking about reality T.V.  My DVR became filled with reality shows that I would watch at all hours of the night.   That is where my new favorite shows have come in.... TMZ, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Orange County, Tori and Dean, Giuliana and Bill, Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency (which I think is canceled now) The Hills (also over) and Gossip Girl (which I know isn't a reality show but I'm still addicted!)    Have you all noticed all the fashion lines these reality stars are lending their names and their ideas to?  I've heard that some of these reality stars, mainly the Housewives, don't get paid much for their shows, so they use their celebrity to launch fashion lines then use the shows to plug those labels.  Reality show stars lending their name and then promoting their lines on their shows has become big business.  Here's a few that you've probably seen or heard of. 

The Real Housewives Franchise...where do I start?



Lisa Vanderpump's restaurants 







https://www.google.com/search?q=Gretchen+Rossi&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=MrW&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rH4gT8r1L-OC2AW5zaCvDw&ved=0CD8QsAQ&biw=1016&bih=51
 Gretchen Rossi's handbag, accessories and makeup line,  Gretchen Christine



Alexis Bellino, Alexis Couture 


Then the numerous other reality show stars...


Paper Crown by Lauren Conrad (I happen to really love this line!)


Whitney Port's Whitney Eve

                                                    

Tory Spelling- Little Maven, InvenTori, countless books


Giuliana Rancic had plans to launch an affordable clothing line this month, but maybe because of her health, it has not yet launched.  Stay tuned...

So tell me.... will you or have you purchased anything from these lines?  If so, what did you think?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Kelly's Kids and Arhaus....Two Great Brands

Today I'm excited to announce two great brands I'm working with,  Kelly's Kids and Arhaus. Those of you who read regularly know I love to buy clothes, and children's clothes are no exception.... I have three kids under age five after all!  I have shopped Kelly's Kids for years and they have always had fabulous kid's clothing, but it was only available at trunk shows. This year they have not only added a way to shop online, but also added some super cute styles and fabrics any little one would look great in!



 To order or see the complete line...visit http://www.kellyskids.com/JenniferMulrooney and enter 
Party # 1507 at checkout!

The other stylish, drool worthy brand I'm partnering with is Arhaus. My friend Anna from Atlanta introduced me to this amazing interiors store and now I'm hooked! They are located in Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, however, I will be bringing you some fantastic pieces from them you can purchase here....all items will be less than $100 of course. Happy shopping!

 So they put this hand painted tapestry over a sofa and then put these cool plates on top of it.  I love this idea!  If you have wine taste, yet a beer budget, you'll love these plates.  They are only $12 for the small and $22 for the large ones. 



To order, please e mail me.. shannon@winetastebeerbudgetnashville.com



I absolutely adore how they place these painted shutters above the bed and then use shopping bags filled with greenery to give a pop of color on the inside. 

This is another inspiring idea.... they hang this beautiful light fixture in front of a mirror to give added dimension to the room.
I will be bringing more great items from Arhaus to the shopping page on this blog in the future.  Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Who's your Muse?

Yesterday I picked up this adorable top, belt and necklace from one of my favorite new stores in Nashville, Muse (yes, I shopped right off the mannequin, original I know!) All three were only $84 including tax so I couldn't resist. 

 Well it got me thinking, who is my muse?  I have to say a long time ago it was totally Cameron Diaz from My Best Friend's Wedding...

I really loved her classic looks, her jewelry.. I even had the haircut. 


Then it was Jennifer Aniston.  I love her simple yet classy looks and I have always wanted that hair...not to mention that body! Jealous!


And here are my current muse's.... 



and lastly.... 

Anna from Fashion Boulevard Blog
 Anna showcases daily some of the coolest, wearable outfits and most items are super easy to find and very affordable.  If your not following her, you should start....she has amazing style.

So who's your style muse?
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