May202013 by BlondieNo Comments

#LikeTheLook

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Last time on Like The Look I gave you guys tips for thrifting. Well this time I put those tips to use & my friend Alaina & eye put together some looks using our finds! [youtube http://youtu.be/ljRB9ca-Ki4] Check out the pics from out fun shoot! [gallery type="rectangular" ids="5368,5367,5365,5366,5364"] Follow my fabulous & fashionable friend Alaina @amgseries88 & look out for her in future #LikeTheLook segments! Have some cute looks you created using thrifted items? I'd love to see!!! Tag me in you pics @BlondiesLipstk
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May202013 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: #HRCG Spring Pop Up Shop

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  5-25-13 | HRCG's Pop-Up Shop | Spin (259 Peters St. Atlanta, GA)     "I never really went to any concerts that I wasn't in" - Slick Rick It's Like that Sometimes... Unpolished & Unapologetic series...This phrase comes from being stuck in a particular space of not really caring what society thinks. It's the difficult times and negative situations a person overcomes, which makes them great. So for those people who have overcome adversity in any form and have the scars to show from their struggle; we created a visual representation that encourages you not to be apologetic for your journey, regardless how others may feel about it. #PardonMyExcellence
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May162013 by BlondieNo Comments

DIY: Runway-Insipred Raffia Earrings

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When creating their Sicily-inspired S/S 13 collection, no detail was too small for designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. You could see the Italian island’s rich and vibrant culture in everything from street theater puppet prints to brightly hued crochet wedges. Even the collection’s crowd-pleasing jewelry, most notably the Clip On Pom Pom Raffia Earrings ($565), nodded to the brand’s Mediterranean theme. While we're not in the print-making business and haven't crocheted any shoes lately, we had a hunch we could create our own version of the mixed-media earrings--with a little help from D.I.Y. expert Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This, that is! -Forever 21 Filigree Drop Earrings ($4) -Raffia Ribbon ($13/yard spool) in Red, Yellow, Navy, and Orange -Assorted Beads and Stones (Erica used a mix ofwooden beads ($0.01 per bead), rose quartz stone ($7 per strand), and lapis stones ($8 per…
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May152013 by BlondieNo Comments

Target’s Big Announcement

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FIRST LOOK: Target Collaborating With Phillip Lim For Fall! Target just announced their latest collaboration… with designer Phillip Lim! And while some of their more recent collabs have received a lukewarm response from customers and editors alike, Lim’s legitimacy within the fashion world has everyone riled up. As Racked pointed out this morning, the line ”revives collab excitement,” after a downward trend in the public’s interest in high-low collections. According Target’s blog, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target will include 100+ pieces ranging from bags to shoes to travel accessories and men’s and women’s apparel. The limited edition collection will hit Target stores and online September 15th, and is priced $19.99-$299.99 – “with most items under $49.99.” Oh happy day! For a sneak peek of the collection, watch Target’s teaser video here: [youtube http://youtu.be/G3Ln5Yom-xI] For more collaborations news, check out Matthew Williamson x Benefit, Nike x Liberty London (they’re customizable!), and Kirna…
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May132013 by BlondieNo Comments

Abercrombie & Fitch Should Be Ashamed

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5 Reasons We Won’t Be Shopping At Abercrombie & Fitch Anytime Soon Abercrombie & Fitch and it’s outrageous CEO Mike Jeffries are no strangers to controversy. Shirtless salesmen aside, this is the company that openly owns up to the fact that they’ll only hire attractive people and that sells padded push-up bikinis for toddlers. Grossed out yet? Oh wait, it gets worse. I just finished reading this article over on Elite Daily and it turns out Mike Jeffries is even douchier than previously imagined (if that’s even possible). If you’ve ever shopped in an Abercrombie & Fitch store and wondered, “Hmm, why can’t I get this shirt in an XL?” there’s a reason. Jeffries doesn’t want fat people wearing Abercrombie & Fitch. No, really. We’re not just making this up. According to an interview Jeffries did with…
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May132013 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: Kontrol Your Destiny Awards

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Kontrol Magazine Presents Kontrol Your Destiny Awards 2013   Celebrate The Best In Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment and Philanthropy Hosted By Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter    Syleena Johnson   Thursday May 16th 2013 @ Metro Fuxon 554 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta 30308 7-10PM   Performances By Jade Novah and Elite Noel   Vote for your nominees at kontrolmag.com/kydawards Get your tickets @  kydawards.eventbrite.com
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May102013 by BlondieNo Comments

Floral Blazers for Spring

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Ask a STYLIST   What are some stylish ways to wear a floral blazer? We always love menswear-inspired blazers--from shrunken schoolboy styles to oversized options--including this season's must-tryfloral-print interpretations. Wearing thisfemmed-up jacket is easy; just follow our two styling suggestions to ensure you get it right!Styling Suggestion #1: Pair it with tailored shorts to create a summer suit. Surely you've seen some of your favorite starlets and stylesetters rock shorts suits? This look was all over the spring runways, so now's the time to partake in this bright and fresh look. Start with shorts that are tailored, but also a little relaxed in fit. (Neutrals likewhite, camel, or light gray work, but you can also try something brighter if you're feeling daring.) Grab an easy blouse to wear under your floral blazer--perhaps in silk or satin. Button your blouse all the way…
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May92013 by BlondieNo Comments

White Jeans For Any Size!!

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No More White Jeans Guesswork! Shop The Best For Big Butts, Short Legs And More You’ve waited all winter for this moment–it’s finally time to bust out the white jeans! Now if you’re grimacing instead of smiling, fret not friends. Wearing white jeans is supposed to be liberating, not something you dread. From pastels to leather, white denim goes with everything when the weather is warm, so your closet isn’t complete without a pair. That being said, white jeans come with a whole slew of challenges. Are they see-through? Will my cellulite show through them? What color underwear should I wear? Skinny or bootcut? The questions are endless! Fortunately, we did the dirty work and hunted down the best white jeans for every conundrum for you. Petite? We found the best straight leg pair. Worried about…
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May82013 by BlondieNo Comments

Forever21 Is At It Again

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Umm, Did Forever 21 Really Just Blatantly Steal The Givenchy Rottweiler? Forever 21 is famous–err, infamous–for their designer knockoffs. First there was the Celine trapeze rip-off and who could forget all of these. But even still, we’re still pretty shocked when we find that the retailer literally carbon copies something iconic. Case in point: the Givenchy Rottweiler. Everyone from Rihanna and Nicole Richie to Kanye West and Liv Tyler have rocked tees and sweatshirts emblazoned with the ferocious mutt cementing its icon status. But rather than let Givenchy have this little victory, Forever 21 had to go and copy (again). Here’s the Givenchy Rottweiler: Givenchy Rottweiler Crystal Accent Sweater ($865) And this is the Forever 21 version: Forever 21 Studded Dog Muscle Shirt The similarities are, well, can you even tell the difference? We can’t. Except, of course, that…
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May82013 by BlondieNo Comments

Floral Footwear

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Put Some Spring In Your Step With A Pretty Pair Of Floral Print Shoes From short sets and pant suits to handbags and denim, this is the season of the print and none is more popular than a good ol’ floral. The only thing not covered in pretty flower patterns? Shoes–until now, that is. Thanks to designers like Rag & Bone, Loeffler Randall and Manolo Blahnik, you can now put some spring in your step–literally–in a pair of floral print shoes. Whether you opt for a pair of floral print Doc Martens or ladylike, bouquet-inspired pumps, flowery kicks are an easy way to add interesting detail to any otherwise dull outfit. Try slipping on a pair with your black pencil skirt for work or with jeans and a tee. Shop our favorite floral print shoes in the slideshow. Check out other shoes we’re loving for spring: perforated…
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May72013 by BlondieNo Comments

#LikeTheLook

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"I'm gonna pop some tags, only got $20 in my pocket . . ." One of my favorite things to do is SHOP!! And a great way to find steals & great deals is at a thrift shop or consignment store! Here are some tips you can use on your next thrifty adventure. [youtube http://youtu.be/gl6DnlTGacM] What are some tips you use while thrifting? Leave a comment below! Have some great buys you wanna share? @ me in your pics @BlondiesLipstk
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