Red Carpet Glam: Budget Friendly!!!!

Who doesn’t want to look as stunning as Angelina Jolie in her sparkling green Versace Atelier dress, or show off your sexy legs like Jennifer Lopez in her white goddess Zuhair Murad? Any woman would love to look ‘red carpet’ amazing specially when going to a black tie event, but with dresses costing thousands of dollars it almost seems impossible. Well, it is possible and more importantly it is AFFORDABLE! Designers like Marchesa, BCBG Max Azria, and even Tadashi Shoji make affordable ‘red carpet’ dresses that are budget friendly and with a glamorous impact. BCBG Max Azria’s one shoulder pleated silk gown with the thigh high slit can easily duplicate J.Lo’s look for a fraction of the cost at only $498.00 (check their website http://www.bcbg.com/). For the ladies that opt for the demure goddess look like Angelina Jolie at the Golden Globes, BCBG Max Azria also offers a similar dress in heather gray silk starting at a great $298 price tag. But for many, the lure of wearing a dress from a highly sought after designer like Marchesa is simply to difficult to resist, and ladies it is no longer out of reach! No longer do we have to work an extra shift or miss out on this month’s rent because with Marchesa’s affordable ‘NOTTE’ line sold at Sak’s Fifth Avenue, the dream can now be a reality! If you loved Amy Adam’s one shoulder Marchesa number during the Golden Globes, take a look at Marchesa’s Notte draped silk crepe one shoulder gown with a gathered bow detail $990 at Saks.com, YES! It is definitely an eye catching stunner! ‘Red Carpet’ no longer means ‘out of reach’, shop smart, look great, and more importantly stay on budget and be the STAR that you truly are.

Girl, You're Only a Size Small: 9 Months Out the Year!

Ladies, you are not alone! The festivities of the holidays can bring on endless dinner parties by friends, family, and even work, and for the ‘figure’ conscious woman this spells disaster! No amount of gym visits can deter the average person from denying themselves of that tempting homemade pie, golden brown turkey, and everyone’s weakness- CHOCOLATES! Don’t worry; it’s not the end of the world. For several years my friends and I joke that from November to January we all go one size UP and that’s simply the reality- but it doesn’t mean you have to lose your sexiness ladies. For a svelte and figure flattering look during the holidays and then after, I discovered that the Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF) wrap dress is a timeless essential to any woman’s wardrobe and a ‘must-have’ piece. With a myriad of prints, cuts, and designs the choices are endless. A DVF wrap dress can range from a plunging super sexy front, to demure covered silhouette appropriate for any work related function. Now, for the everyday look whether you want to look great shopping in the mall or strolling down Madison Ave. NY ( and still need a bit of forgiveness from our clothes), anything with a SPANDEX blend is a gift from the fashion gods! Jessica Simpson has definitely established herself as an affordable yet sexy fashion line, and with her cotton-spandex blend denim jeans she’s helping every lady look chic and comfortable- even with the extra holiday pounds. Pair up Jessica Simpson’s ankle-zipped cropped denim jeans with your sexiest stiletto pumps and your legs will go on for miles! So during the 3 months out of the year where you may not be the perfect size small, take these tips and use them to celebrate your body and enjoy the holidays- and go for anything covered in CHOCOLATE!!!