New shopping site-Wheretogetit

Mar 23, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I know one of my biggest shopping issues is finding items that I like in the store or online boutique. Sometimes I’ll be browsing through a magazine or watching television and I’ll see a cute piece that I’d like to own but I have no clue where to start looking. I found out about this really cool website where you can post a picture of an item that you covet and people can give suggestions on where to get it.

The name of the website is www.wheretoget.it and it’s a great resource. When you create a profile, you can post requests and answer the requests of others. You will also get points as you post and respond to requests that you’ll be able to use towards cool things in the future. The website is international so you’ll see things from other countries. Also, the great thing is that when people post suggestions on where you can get your item, they post a variety of price points. Here’s a screen shot of what it looks like when an item is posted and people post suggestions:

See how you have two different suggestions, one is $56 and the other is 300 pounds, which is probably more like $600 or so. I encourage you to incorporate this into your shopping arsenal. Spring is here and it is time to tuck those winter clothes away and brighten up your closet!

For more information and to sign up, visit www.wheretoget.it or click any of the pictures in this post.

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Mandrill Hardge Special Feature

Mar 17, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

Last year, I had the opportunity to give you some great hair care tips courtesy of Mandrill Hardge, Hair Extraordinaire. He shared some wonderful hair insights that I hope you were able to use to improve the quality of your hair care. I wanted to do a short video feature to give you more insight into Mandrill Hardge and what drives him professionally.

Enjoy!

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Back to Basics: The importance of accessories

Mar 5, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

Typically when I see someone doing accessories wrong it’s either one or two things. Either the person is under accessorized or they’re over accessorized. I am a big fan of accessories because if done right, they can really amp up your outfit. Now you may be wondering why accessories are so important.

Have you ever seen someone all dressed up in a fabulous black dress with a great pair of black shoes and a cute little black purse? Sounds cute, right?

Well imagine that same person with a pair of sparkly heels on along with a pair of sparkly earrings and a necklace with a solitaire diamond in it. Sounds sophisticated, right?

Accessories can take an outfit from cute to fabulous. If you’re unsure about how to wear them, start with one piece in a bold color. I found a great cubic zirconia earring set where they come in a variety of colors. It wasn’t very expensive (less than $30) and when I wear them, I’ll often put on a pair that is in a different color family from what I’m wearing. For example, if I’m wearing a red shirt, I’ll put on the pink earrings. Or if I’m wearing a black shirt, I’ll put on the light purple ones.

I know this may seem a bit on the basic side, but once you’re comfortable experimenting with the color of one accessory, you will begin to branch out with more pieces and feel more confident adding them to your outfits.

If you have a question about an outfit and what kind of accessories you should consider for it, please don’t hesitate to contact me at info [at] cluelessfashionista [dot] com. Send a picture of the outfit (you can be wearing it or it can be on a hanger) along with the question so I can keep the color in mind.

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Shoe Candy-Big Event Sandal by Kenneth Cole

Mar 2, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

Welcome to the latest addition to the Clueless Fashionista features, Shoe Treat!

I am a big fan of shoes…ok, let me be honest here. I am a shoe fanatic! Growing up, I wasn’t very much into shoes at all. I mainly wore tennis shoes and made sure I had one black pair and one white pair for proper accessorizing, you know.

Well, fast forward several years and I now own quite a few pairs of shoes in a variety of colors. I still only own two pair of tennis shoes but I barely wear them. I tend to lean more towards heels and boots in the winter and wedges, pumps and flip flops in the summer.

So with my new shoe fetish in mind, I wanted to do a special feature and highlight fabulous shoes that won’t break your budget. So, here is the first contender!

These sandals by Kenneth Cole are very cute! Plus, they’re a great neutral. You could wear these with anything from jeans to shorts to that cute sundress you’ve tucked away for the warmer months. Plus, at $59, all of those possibilities for wear make them a great value. You can get them Piperlime. If you’re looking for a go to neutral to wear all spring and summer, these would be wonderful for that.

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Back to Basics: Heels 101

Feb 21, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I am a big fan of high heels. I’ve always wished I were at least 5’7 and since I fall two inches short of that, I have always looked for ways to be taller. When I first started wearing heels, I started small with one to two inches and chunky ones but it didn’t take me long to graduate to three and then four and five inch heels. Currently, my highest heel is about 5 and a half inches, possibly 6. Here are some quick tips on how you can start building your heel wardrobe if you want to wear some of the popular, super high heels.

1. Start small. If you routinely wear flats or kitten heels, you shouldn’t jump right into a pair of 6 inch stilettos. Move up gradually. If you have never worn heels before, try out some 2 inch ones. If you typically wear low heels and want to upgrade, move to 3 inches. The key to wearing heels is balance. Balance is a learned skill and will develop over time.

2. Practice, practice, practice! There is nothing worse than seeing a woman out wearing a fabulous pair of heels walking poorly. Even if you’re a heels veteran, you should do a practice run around your house to get comfortable in your heels before you head out into the world.

3. Be realistic. When you try on your shoes in the store, if you simply cannot walk in them, don’t get them. Go lower or chunkier in your heel.

Previously, I posted a great video that gave tips on walking in heels. Here’s a link to it: Walking in Heels. I also found a cool video that gives some good tips on walking in heels. It’s a bit campy but there are a few good tips in it. Also, it’s an international video so the voice over in it references heel height in cm rather than in. For clarification, 10 cm=3.94 in. I hope these are helpful. How to Walk in High Heels

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Makeup Disposal-It’s important. Do it!

Feb 16, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I am a big fan of makeup. I think it’s a great way to highlight your best features and really do a lot to punch up your overall look. However, makeup does not last forever. I understand that if you don’t wear a lot of makeup it can last for a long time, but that doesn’t mean you should keep using it for years. Makeup is a lot like food. It has an expiration date. While it may not get moldy, it can still go bad and cause negative health issues. But I also realize that many people have no idea how long certain types of makeup last.

I found a great and easy to understand article on bellasugar that breaks it all down. Here’s a short summary of some of the basics:

Mascara should be thrown out every three months
Foundation should be thrown out after a year
Eyeliner should be thrown out after 18 months
Lipstick/lip gloss should be thrown out after 18 months
Nail polish should be thrown out after a year

I like to apply these rules to the first use of the product but if you’ve owned some mascara for several years, you may want to keep an eye on it to make sure it’s still suitable for use. If it starts to irritate your eyes or smells funny, you should throw it out. Here’s a link to the full article: BellaSugar-When to throw away makeup.

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Back to Basics: Day to Night Makeup

Feb 9, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

This is something I have a big problem with. I’m not very good when it comes to taking my daytime makeup into the night. Usually, I take the easy way out and put on a bronzer in the morning and touch up my lip gloss when I head to my evening outing. I would love to be able to step up my makeup game for evening events so I found this great youtube video where this lovely lady with a super cool accent gives some good day to night makeup tips. Plus, she shares what she carries in her purse to make the transition even easier. While she shares some great brands, what’s more important are the items and how she uses them. Enjoy the video and if you have additional questions you’d like me to cover in upcoming “Back to Basics” segments, please add a comment.

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