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  • Winter Fashion For Ski Bunnies

    Posted on Tuesday December 29th, 2009 at 22:03 in fashion, winter fashion

    Winter is officially here...and that means it's time to take inventory of your winter wardrobe to see what you need to get during your next shopping excursion.  There are many after-Christmas sales and bargains right now, so actually it's a perf...

  • Giving Back Is Beautiful

    Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 16:45 in fashion, beauty and fashion news

    The holiday season is just around the corner, and I know how much fun and exciting it is to receive gifts. Have you got your holiday wish list down?Well, although it is nice to receive, I think it's just as exciting to give back. Those of you who h...

  • Don\'t Get Caught Wearing the Wrong Bra

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 14:22 in fashion, bras

    It was a Friday night and I was on my way home from spending the day downtown. A woman in her 20's boarded the trolley and all eyes turned to her. Hair was fabulous, nails were fabulous, and the heels were oh, so cute. Her yellow halter top and white...

  • Two Colors You Can Count On Every Season

    Posted on Tuesday October 6th, 2009 at 02:42 in fashion

    There are two colors that I can always count on to be "in style": black and white.Black and white brings back memories of high school when I would call up my friends to plan out what we were going to wear to school the next day. We always ended up ...

  • I\'m Part of San Diego CityBeat\'s Fashion Brigade

    Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 16:33 in fashion, san diego fashion

    Want to know what four fashionistas in San Diego think about upcoming trends and fashion in America's Finest City?Check out "The fashion brigade" over at San Diego CityBeat. I was one of the four interviewed for the article ;)Laura Shingles intervie...

  • New Fashion Philosophy: Life Is Too Short to Settle For Clothing You Don't Love

    Posted on Monday August 3rd, 2009 at 23:18 in shopping, fashion

    As I get older I’m beginning to notice that I have a more “refined” (read: expensive) taste in clothing. My outlook on clothing purchases used to be, Well, why would I want to spend $200 on a dress when I can buy 2 pairs of shoes and a dress a...

  • Fourth of July Fashion Inspiration

    Posted on Friday July 3rd, 2009 at 07:02 in fashion

    Shopping for an outfit for that Fourth of July bash? Take some inspiration from this fashion spread created by Looloo...(Mouseover and click on images to shop!)Tees by G by GuessWedges by Charles by Charles DavidClutches by GUESSBracelets by Chamak ...

  • Jimmy Choo For H&M: The Saving Begins

    Posted on Monday June 22nd, 2009 at 14:43 in fashion, jimmy choo, beauty and fashion news

    I read quite a bit of fashion news and I like to keep up with who is designing for which brand, up-and-coming fashion designers, etc.So, I was on Twitter the other day and noticed that "H&M" was a trending topic. Of course I was curious as to wh...

  • Look of the Week: Bright Yellow

    Posted on Friday June 5th, 2009 at 12:00 in fashion

    This morning in Starbucks I saw this girl with such an eye-catching outfit on. I sat there absorbed in a conversation with a lady next to me, but the vibrant yellow of the girl's outfit made me stop and stare.It was the cutest outfit and I couldn't ...

  • Which Wedding Dress Is Right For You?

    Posted on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 at 14:01 in fashion, wedding dresses

    When shopping for a wedding dress, many brides want to know the latest trends in wedding dresses in order to help them decide on the perfect dress for that special day.My philosophy about finding that perfect dress is that you shouldn't be focused on...

  • Bulldog T-Shirts: Turning Passion Into Profit

    Posted on Friday May 15th, 2009 at 13:43 in fashion, bulldog tshirts

    On a recent trip to the Glendale Galleria in L.A., I wandered into the fragrance department in Nordstrom...On that particular day there happened to be some kind of fragrance festival and the sales floor was packed full of customers, vendors, and sale...

  • Prada Sunglasses on My Mind

    Posted on Thursday April 23rd, 2009 at 15:42 in fashion, Designer Sunglasses

    The summer season is fast approaching and one must-have item that every Californian like me owns is a pair of sunglasses.If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you probably know that I own quite a few pairs of sunglasses. I have a black pair...

  • Esprit Making a Comeback

    Posted on Wednesday April 15th, 2009 at 23:51 in fashion, events, esprit, 80's fashion

    Here's a flashback:Back in the 80's when I was in junior high, (Oh, gosh, am I that old?!?) I was in love with ESPRIT clothing. I had this green and white t-shirt dress that I wore all the time...and of course, let's not forget the old school Esprit...

  • Bridesmaid and Flower Girl Dresses That Can Be Worn After the Wedding

    Posted on Monday March 23rd, 2009 at 23:16 in fashion, Wedding

    The busy wedding season is right around the corner! I got engaged last Valentine's Day, but my fiance and I have been so busy this past year with building our businesses that we haven't gotten around to making any wedding plans. Actually, to be quit...

  • Become a Girl ExtraOrdinaire! Interview With Tiffany Bressan

    Posted on Sunday January 25th, 2009 at 13:12 in fashion

    I'm always inspired when I come across other entrepreneurs like myself - women who have a dream and are determined to succeed.Recently I came to know about Tiffany Bressan and Courtney Noelle, two friends who founded Girl ExtraOrdinaire. They began ...

  • Look of the Week: Effortlessly Chic

    Posted on Tuesday December 16th, 2008 at 23:46 in style, fashion, fall fashion

    Want to create a look that is effortless and chic? Well, if you've been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I always say that accessories can make or break your outfit. Really, all you have to do is add a few quality accessories to your outf...

  • What Do Michael Kors and Candy Stores Have In Common?

    Posted on Wednesday November 19th, 2008 at 13:21 in fashion, michael kors

    I wish you could have seen my face when I walked into the new Michael Kors store at Fashion Valley. I was just like a kid in a candy store. I was in fashion-candy heaven.The salesgirl (Marilyn) commented on my purple handbag and I told her that purp...

  • Fashion Tip: Mix It Up

    Posted on Monday November 17th, 2008 at 18:18 in style, fashion, Fashion Tips

    Fashion is a personal thing and it's important that you find your own style that best expresses who you are. There are many fashion stylists and magazines who will tell you what's "in style" and what's "out". Everyone has an opinion of what's good ...

  • An Interview With Upcoming San Diego Fashion Designer, Petra O.

    Posted on Monday November 3rd, 2008 at 20:55 in fashion, fashion designers, fashion week san diego, petra o

    During Fashion Week San Diego, there was one fashion designer who really stood out - and not just because she jumped off the runway into the pool! Petra O. really stood out for her sultry designs that really appealed to my inner diva.I was able to t...

  • Fashion Week San Diego 2008 Review

    Posted on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at 02:29 in fashion, runway shows, runway looks, fashion week san diego, jorge corella

    After much waiting and anticipation, Fashion Week San Diego made its debut at the Hyatt San Diego. The "Fashion Week" actually got consolidated into four days in which Friday night was the one and only night we got to watch any runway shows.As with ...