Category: Style

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Faux Fur for Fall?

fur boots

Today on BabyCenter I’ve opened up a discussion.  Faux Fur for Fall? What say you?

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how to: make your summer wardrobe last into fall.

Here’s a quick video that will help you transition your summer wardrobe into fall. Surely you have some tank tops floating around, yes? I thought so. Blazer: Gap $15 on sale Shoes: Dillards $20 Jessica Simpson suede boots {SALE central} Tank Top: GAP $1.98 on clearance {booyah}

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Natural Deep Hair Conditioner

Say maybe summer was hard on your hair.  And now let’s pretend that since your fall schedule is in full swing you’re ready to give your hair all the TLC it needs.  But let’s pretend for a minute that a} you don’t have time to head to the spa, and b} you’re short on actual cash if you actually managed to get there. Who’s pretending?  Times are tough ladies, and money doesn’t grow on trees.  You know what does though?…
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What’s in Your Purse Series: Week Twenty-One.

This week’s: What’s in Your Purse Series is from my friend Christine Koh of the famed blog Boston Mamas.  Christine is a great friend of mine, and as I suspected, her bag is rather organized.  She’s the organized sort. If you’d like to add your purse to the lineup, come on already, no one’s standing in your way.  Email me two nice photos, one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a description of the contents to: allisonATpetitelefantDOTcom. …
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Cute four piece outfit for fall

I couldn’t help all the grimacing that came with the talk of mom jeans.  It’s a vomitous phrase, really. Ingredients for a Cute Four Piece Outfit for Fall: -Skinny Jeans from Banana Republic -Cardigan Sweater from Nordstrom Rack -3/4 length tee from The Gap -Leather belt from Lands’ End {I didn’t count these, but I probably should have}: -black leather ballet flats

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What’s In Your Purse Series: Week Twenty.

coach bag

This week’s What’s In Your Purse Series purse is from my friend Sarah Visbeek who writes the really funny blog In the Trenches of Mommyhood. The purse is Coach.  I got it at the outlet with some “fun money” aka Sarah’s Secret Stash I had saved up! Contents: Kate Spade wallet.  Bought the same day as purse. Notepad and pen (for grocery lists, to-do lists, calorie counting, etc.) Nail file Compact mirror My work ID (Guess where I work??? A never-ending…
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How To: Tunic and Leggings.

You’ll die. I die. This is the easiest outfit known to man, truly. Leggings + Tunic + Boots for the win! Tunic: Gap $10 on clearance Leggings: Yummie Tummie $76 Boots: Target $50

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Katie Holmes Bob

katie holemes hair

I took your hair advice and chopped my hair off yesterday.  I was at an Aveda salon, having a day of beauty with my dear friend Marie LeBaron and chopped it all off. Incidentally, I crossed #49 off my Life List in the process.  I went to a spa and had every treatment available.  Best money I’ve spent all year.  Period. You like the hair? I’m so happy with it! p.s. thanks for all the hair advice this week! I…
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What’s in Your Purse Series: Week Nineteen.

purse

This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from the lovely Molly of My Favorite Things.  Her purse, like her blog, is adorable.  Incidentally, if you love her purse it’s from Paulina Carcach.  I do love it, I do.  Very much yes. If you want to play What’s in Your Purse, {please!} send me your photos {good ones}, and a listing of your contents so I can put you in the lineup.  Thank you! 1. pill bottle [with prescription…
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