Dear Girlfriends,

Wearing bright maxi dresses during the end of spring and beginning of the summer season is ideal! Bright colors feel good, are light and give you that extra “vibe” to take you throughout your day. 

Summer is the perfect time to make a style statement with a maxi dress.  We would recommend some of these options for you to consider. This chiffon long dress from Halston Heritage features a deep V neck and accordion-pleated overlays and offers 19″ side slits, hidden back zip, spaghetti straps tie at shoulders and its even lined.

From C&C California, this striped jersey long dress features a scoop neck and a racer back. Drawstring waist and deep side slits. Ribbed banding at neckline and arm openings.

Designer Rory Beca showcases this silk-chiffon maxi dress features ruching at the V neck and a drawstring at the waist with a 2′ slit at front and spaghetti straps.

Haute Hippie takes you from inner to outer, day to night, and metropolis to sanctuary by emphasizing the art of layering and by embracing eclectic style and sophistication. As a single destination for fashion basics, layering items, and loungewear with a designer aesthetic and contemporary price, Haute Hippie provides inspired everyday looks and attainable luxury. Look sexy, be confident, and feel relaxed with an air of independence, freedom and style.

This scoop-neck silk maxi dress features a drawstring tie at the neckline and a keyhole at the bust. Flounce hem. Seam at waist and hidden zip at side with 1″ straps and double-layered.

Maxi dresses are trendy, stylish and comfy pieces for the summer!

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Dear Girlfriends,

There are definitely Spring wardrobe essentials out there.  Take it from the experts at Kmart: These are the must-have styles this spring. Shop the best pieces at every price!

For example, a knitted bodice and cap sleeves combine with the vibrant solid color of this Attention women’s slimming top for a slim and trendy look. Featuring V-neck, cap sleeves and knitted bodice. With Spring collections inevitably come floral motifs and prints. This season is especially blooming with beautiful blouses, dresses, and skirts in the finest of allover floral prints.

Women's Slimming Knotted Bodice

Regardless of what age you are, every woman faces those times where they want to be a little slimmer here or a little tighter there and that’s where Slenderiffic comes in. The pieces look like every girl’s favorite wardrobe essentials, but inside we’re hiding 360 degrees of built in seamless smoothing. No one will ever guess that you’re using these slimming solutions because first and foremost they’re great fashionable styles!

Check out this vidoe on “Tips to Shape a Slim Fabulous Wardrobe for Spring”  below and see here and remember to explore Kmart’s latest fashion trends, join the conversation and discover how you can add the latest looks into your style!

Until the next style adventure with Kmart ~ Happy Spring!

Monica

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Girlfriends,

We are all trying to find ways to save money during this economic season!  And what better way than to discover fashions that are fun, chic and affordable.  Explore the latest fashion trends, join the conversation and discover how you can add the latest looks to create your own personal style.

Kmart Fashion This Spring!

We’d love to know what kinds of trends you’re exciting about this Spring!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Membership Rewards: The Social Currency

 

Dear Girlfriends,

Fashion, “Girls Night Out” and Theatre, Making Social Connections its the “in” thing to do!

Making connections online and offline can be beneficial when used the right way.  From a  concert ticket with the girls to a dinner certificate for a night out on the town, making social connections is the “WOW”.

Great news for girlfriends, friends and fashionistas alike.  American Express launched Membership Rewards 20 years ago as a first of its kind program that overtime has continued to innovate through new partners, categories and features. Membership Rewards are more than just points, it’s a social currency that connects Cardmembers to the people, experiences and things they love.

Traveling Anyone?

 

Social currency in a nutshell is shared information that encourages further social encounters. It’s not a new concept, but the social web increases its prevalence. For example, building and maintaining relationships is the social reward. This “social reward” economy assist programs like Membership Rewards in building the brand among all platforms beneficial to you.

Whether it be through loyalty points, reward programs or a combination of the two, having social currency nowadays ensures you will always be connected to the brand and relationships that you want.

Dinner Out?

From travel, dining, entertainment and charity giving American Express is at the pulse of social currency.  Girlfriends, essentially social currency acts as an “icebreaker” and is fuel for conversation.

• Ready for a vacation or just a trip overseas? Use Pay with Points to fly any airline at any time without fear of blackout dates, or use points towards hotels, cruises and vacation packages.
• Want a “Girls Night Out” on Friday night? Simply use points for a wide range of dining and entertainment experiences, including concerts, sporting events, theater, and even online gaming.
• Did you see that new Tory Burch handbag in the window?  Use points to get items or gift cards at some of your favorite stores and online retailers.
• Not quite sure what to do or how?  Have a heart to give? Use points to give back to any of over a million worthy charities.

Toast the Night

No matter the platform of how we “spend offline and online” what we do and say in social networks equates to “social capital”.  Girlfriends, the time has come to be mindful of the value we create in networks such as Facebook and Twitter, for ourselves.

Socially, what we share, what we say, the smallest of actions from “likes” to retweets to the simplest of updates form a digital representation of what we are!

Until the next style adventure ~ stay connected!

*About The American Express Membership Rewards Program:

The Membership Rewards program from American Express offers more than a million rewards from over 500 brands. The program allows Cardmembers to earn one point for virtually every dollar charged on eligible, enrolled American Express Cards, with many opportunities to earn points faster. Membership Rewards points are redeemable in a wide selection of reward categories. Points have no expiration date, and there is no limit on the number of points a Cardmember can earn. For more information about the Membership Rewards program, visit http://www.membershiprewards.com.

Notes

Disclosure: “This is a sponsored post and compensation was provided by American Express via Glam Media”

“The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of American Express.”

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Dear Girlfriends,

Don’t just get your winter wardrobe in gear, glam up your nails!  Serena Williams, tennis player and fashion icon, has teamed up with Suzi of OPI to create a duo of new shades.

Serena says, “Everyone knows that I’ve always loved fashion and design, but they might not know that I’m manic about my nails.  That’s why I’m super excited to partner with OPI to create my Glam Slam Collection.  And on top of that, I am well on my way to receiving my nail technician license.  Working with OPI is really a dream come true.”

OPI-Serena-Williams-Glam-Slam-Collection

OPI-Simply-Smashing-Black-Shatter-swatches

Arriving just in time for the Australian Open, Glam Slam Australia includes Simply Smashing, a shimmering gold-green lacquer, and Black Shatter, a revolutionary new color that creates a “shattered” effect when applied over dry lacquer.

Try the shades together for a smashing hot look that’s fierce and fashionable-just like Serena.

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Urban Expressions Lace Clutch

La Regale 28985

Dear Girlfriends -

Are you ready for a fabulous night out for New Year’s Eve?  Are you heading to a hot party?  an indoor celebration and chic soiree?   Do you know what you are carrying? 

With this welcomed winter weather and this season carry a party-inspired clutch.  When selecting a clutch for the New Year’s eve celebration its very likely, you’ll want to buy more and more!  Generally, the size and style of the bag can be selected to suit your personal style preference.  But of course, girlfriends here are a few that I would consider carrying to a chic soiree or night out!

Want to dazzle at your next party? Do it with sparkle! The Lulu Townsend Sequin Flower Clutch is adorable and sure to grab some attention. 

Lulu Townsend Sequin Clutch

From designers Whiting and Davis this clutch a plated brass mesh minaudiere with metal frame featuring top clasp closure with 24″ drop in snake chain and satin lining with shirred gusset.

Whiting and Davis Heart

Adorned with an oversized bow, Valentino’s black satin clutch epitomizes the label’s ladylike aesthetic. Carry this glamorous style to add sophistication to a contemporary cocktail look.

Valentino Bow Embellished Clutch

Fancify your evening with La Regale’s 28985. This fabulous fabric clutch has a sparkling crystal mesh overlay that glistens and gleams. An optional strap allows for easy, hands-free carrying throughout the night.

SANTI Sequin Camo Clutch

This pretty little Santi bag will add a breezy air to special occasion attire. Fashioned from soft satin and dripping with beautiful sequins, it shows both elegance and playfulness. An extra-long drop-in chain adds easy, across-the-body wear.

Vintage chic and modern appeal combine flawlessly in this Menbur clutch. Its softly pleated, beautifully sheened satin is topped with a neat-as-a-pin frame, and emboldened with a retro-modern resin clasp.

Menbur Pleated Satin Clutch

Bring back the 80′s with a hip handbag. The Urban Expressions Lace Clutch is fancy and fun. The Lace exterior is oh so chic, and with plenty of interior room for lip gloss and more, you can’t go wrong.  This flirty silk evening bag features playful silk ruffles and laser-cut flowers.

Liven up your winter wardrobe with bags so affordable you’ll want them all.

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Thread Social Dress

Masquerade Haute Halloween!  Have a haute Halloween party to attend?  Why not go for gothic glam and chic all at the same time!?  Simply put, here are some style options:

This straight goat-fur skirt features a hidden side zip. Or these jersey fingerless gloves feature a sequined mesh overlay.

Brazeau Goat Fur Skirt

Sima Sequin Gloves

These glitter sandals feature a buckled, wraparound suede ankle strap. Hidden zip at suede heel cap. Suede piping. 4.5″ poly stiletto heel. Leather lining and sole. Consider this sequined silk dress features a beaded crew neck and a blouson bodice. Seam detail at waist and hidden zip at back featuring chiffon trim at hem, sleeveless and lined.

Giuseppe Zanotti Glitter Sandals

Rachel Roy Sequin Dress

ADAM Long Tank Dress

This scoop-neck silk-chiffon maxi dress features a print skirt and a grosgrain waistband. Exposed back zip. 1.5″ straps.  This 3-strand suede necklace features antiqued silver-tone ball chains and draped fine chains at the oversized bib. Necklace is 30″ (76.5 cm) long. Bib is 12″ (30.5 cm) long.

Anka Necklace

And if that isn’t enough inspiration for a Haute Halloween, this silk-chiffon maxi dress features flocked lamé polka dots and a lamé-trimmed satin waist tie. Mandarin collar and hidden 8-button closure. Gathered elastic banding at waist and ruching at single-button cuffs.  These leather gloves feature gunmetal chain fringe. Gathered elastic banding at wrist.

Chandelle Vest

Chain Gloves

WOW and Haute! These jersey over-the-knee platform boots feature a leather toe cap and top line. Vertical leather banding at shaft. Covered elastic gore inset at asymmetrical top line. Exposed back zip. 1″ (25 mm) hidden platform and 5″ (125 mm) covered heel. 28″ (71 cm) shaft and 17″ (43 cm) circumference.

Haute fashionistas don’t forget this V-neck feather vest features a felt panel with rhinestones and beads at the hook-and-eye closure.  And to finish it all off with this scoop-neck jersey tank features a sequined, cut-out mesh overlay. 1″ straps.

Weekend Warrior Tank

Have a Haute Halloween!

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A girlfriend called me this evening asking if she can wear her white jeans to work tomorrow for casual Fridays? First, can’t believe she is getting her clothes out the night before (isn’t that what tomorrow morning is far – smile).  And I thought to myself, ‘you don’t have to be a bride in order to wear white’.  Actually, just a hip gal wearing what’s trendy this spring.

I told her that wearing white at the start of Spring is perfectly fine.  White really is just everywhere, and everyone is going to wear it.  There’s a way to wear it for every person, regardless of how much money you want to spend, your body type and your style. There are so many ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe.

Even consider the 5-pocket Cheap Monday jeans in soft denim with spandex for movement. Or a classic Seven style just right for warmer temps. Ultra-skinny stretch jeans in a clean white rinse are styled with tonally embroidered back pockets for a clean finish.

Roxanne Skinny Jeans

Cheap Monday Fit Jeans

Ultra Skinny Jeans

So whether it’s a white eyelet sundress with white patent leather platform shoes, an all-white suit with a white belt or a pair of white pants and a white button-down, pale garments are all the rage.

Vida Long Dress

Sweetees Maxi Dress

I know fashionistas a lot of people really shy away from white.  I know some of us have our fashion myths and rules – its time to debunk the rules. Don’t be scared … it’s not scary anymore.  Wearing white is chic and fresh.  And it’s not just pure, bright white that’s making a splash. White’s cousins, including cream, off-white and ivory, are having a heyday, too.

Sound a little too blinding or just plain boring to you? No worries – I want you to  spruce up the white with a little something-something from the opposite end of the spectrum — as in black or color!  Wait … but fashion isn’t all black-and-white now that the weather is getting warmer. There are some actual colors that are in for Spring, like sunset orange, mint green, royal blue and pink, to name a few.

I’m just getting off the phone with her and I told her to make tomorrow one of those sultry days - go for it wear white jeans, colored top and wedge sandals!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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