Archive for April, 2009

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The Building Blocks of Style

April 27, 2009

 Underpinnings.  I’m not talkin’ ’bout your granny’s undergarments, I’m talkin’ ’bout lingerie made for today’s active woman.

Yummie Tummie Basic-T with slimming panel

Yummie TummieBasic-T with slimming panel

Lingerie that lifts, smoothes and supports works miracles; little bulges will disappear and clothes will skim over your hips perfectly.  If you’re not a believer in the holy church of all things shapewear, that’s just because you haven’t yet benefitted from the miracles it can perform! Yummie Tummie and Spanx really do work wonders.  No time to get to the store but in desperate need of a little nip&tuck? Dig out a pair of control-top pantyhose , they’ll do the trick in a pinch (cut out the legs if need be) …   As we age, bodies change and so do bra sizes; go to a department store with a sizeable lingerie section.  I’m partial to Bloomies on 59th Street in Manhattan – get sized to insure your foundation is rock solid!  Most of us haven’t been properly fitted for a bra since mom took us eons ago … Ladies, a good fitting bra will lift the girls and position them just right –  no more muffin top, no more sagging boobies and no more bra strap cuts.  Now to preserve your new brassieres, never ever put ‘em in the dryer.  Rotate your them on daily basis (i.e., you wear the same bra each Monday but no other day of the week) to prevent the arms (the sides for the uninitiated) from getting stretched out.  And lastly, invest in a good quality full slip as well as a half-slip to insure your dresses and skirts skim your hips just the way you want them to.  

“Slip?,” you asked perplexed, “that’s something my granny wore.”  You’re right, she probably did … who says we can’t learn from those Grand Dames - back in the day those ladies were suga’ sharp!  Take a page from history and include it in your lingerie drawer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Wedding STYLE By Kalyn Johnson

April 22, 2009

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He proposed!  You accepted!  The venue’s been chosen and you finally found the perfect wedding dress, BUT you haven’t had time to decide what to wear to your Bridal Shower or Rehearsal Dinner…you’re starting to get a little worried, right? You want to look fab for your BIG DAY, but not quite sure where to turn? Look no further, Wedding STYLE by Kalyn Johnson to the rescue.

Planning your outfits for each event and occasion leading up to your BIG DAY will be a cinch with Kalyn by your side.  You’ll look fabulous, your stress will be minimized, and they’ll wonder how you did it.

Whether you need assistance planning your wedding wardrobe for your Bridal Shower, Rehearsal dinner, a week-long wedding celebration in some exotic locale or your honeymoon, Kalyn will help you lookyour best.

Wedding STYLE by KJ Bride

Kalyn uses her vast resources, inspiration and creativity to develop truly amazing “Looks,” not only for the Bride, but for the Groom and the entire wedding party if requested.

Contact Wedding Style by Kalyn Johnson for a Wedding Wardrobe Consultation today.

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Eva Mendes Goes to Bollywood

April 22, 2009

Recently, Kalyn styled a Bride whose look was “Eva Mendes goes to Bollywood” for a week-long celebration in Jamaica. 

 

Eva Mendes Goes to Bollywood

THANK YOU! You definitely came to the rescue and made getting ready for every event, every evening, every afternoon for our week long wedding celebration in Jamaica seemless. The Gild the Lily book you created for me with the complete outfits (including jewelry, handbags & shoes) for each day from the date of departure to the date of return was extremely helpful. I used it to pack my bag (and avoid taking excessive things that I would not wear) and to get dressed each day (from breakfast, to hanging out at the beach, to dinners/social events). Everyone commented on how well co-ordinated me and the gorgeous groom were and how each day we looked fabulous. Who doesn’t want to hear that! You definitely hit the mark with the “Eva Mendez goes to Bollywood” look that I had asked you to create. Best of all – you used pieces from my wardrobe and matched it with other pieces, jewelry and shoes that I would have never put together, but that looked fabulicious. I would recommend your wedding style services to any bride, without hesitation. And…are you ready to style me for my 2 week long honeymoon?  You have an amazing talent, style and creativity. You captured my style and character and blended it with the occasion and location to create one fabulous and glamourous wardrobe, apt for our magical destination wedding.            

Thank you again,

V. Harris

Contact Wedding Style by Kalyn Johnson for a Wedding Wardrobe Consultation today.

 


LOOKING FOR A GREAT WEDDING SHOE?

Kenneth Cole Reaction Women’s Richie McRich Heels

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Motorcycle Bag Anyone?

April 19, 2009

The first-ever Balenciaga outlet opened in New York at Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets a few weeks ago. Balency who you ask? Ball -n – c -aga of course!  Dont tell me that you dont remember the IT bag of 2005!  All of the celebrities and models were carrying them – it was as if the Olsen twins didn’t leave home without one of the coveted bags dangling ever so precariously off of one of their skinny little arms.  You remember, they were those super cool big slouchy bags with the lariats dangling from them.  The house of Balenciaga is about far more than bags, but let’s face it few of us are traipsing around decked out in haute couture from head-to-toe.  But you never know, now that they’ve opened an outlet store, you too can be AbFab if you can get yourself to Woodbury Commons – it’s just 50 miles from 5th Avenue and well worth the trip for 40% off retail on ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, and shoes.   

 

Woodbury Commons, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, New York, 10917 (845-928-2006); daily (10–9). 

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Shop In Your Closet

April 13, 2009

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You’ve got a closet full of clothes and you never have anything to wear, right?I’d be a rich woman if I had $5 for every time I’ve heard that lament!  To make your mornings easier, spend a few hours this Spring “shopping” in your closet.

  • To start, donate anything that you haven’t worn in the past two years or that doesn’t fit. Then, arrange your clothes by garment type (sweaters folded with sweaters, pants hanging next to pants) and each garment type by color. Once organized, your closet will resemble a boutique.
  • Now, you are ready to shop. Think about what you will wear to work, your day-to-evening transitional outfits, working-on-the-weekend clothes, and of course your date and weekend outfits. Mix and match your jewelry, shoes and bags into the outfits. Doing this will save you time getting dressed and prevent you from purchasing something that you already own.
  • As you begin to grow your wardrobe, stick with the classics; integrate trends into your wardrobe by buying one interesting item or a few accessories each season.
  • It doesn’t matter how much or how little you spend on your clothes, all essential staples should be altered to a perfect fit by a professional tailor. Revive items by having the pants hemmed, waists taken in, sleeves shortened or buttons changed.