Hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th sporting your chicest red, white and blue! ;) The past few months I've been a little preoccupied with onesies, bonnets and blankies (picking out a nursery is hard work!), but never fear my eyes are still on those Louboutins and Choos that I can't wait to get back into a later date (shoe stalking, I like to call it.)
Some items I can brush up on in the meantime are great accessories. Seriously, great accessories make an outfit (something like, the future's so bright, I gotta wear shades?). And whether you agree with me or not, I'm loving the new round sunglasses trend. Jessica Alba is ever-the-trendsetter (always) and I love this white pair she wore in Bev Hills the other day. (Is it me or is she looking much thinner?) While I'll prob skip them for now (a round body + round glasses is a trend I'm not so sure about, I do encourage all you trendsetters to set forth...and multiply! As in - when you love something, buy it in white, black, brown, etc. Go on now!
P.S. I found these white round shades at Forever 21 (an amazing spot to find accessories!) for just $5.80. Don't they look just like Jess's?!
Happy early 4th, lovelies! I'm sure you all have tons of plans tomorrow (besides reading my blog posts), so let's get to it today. I'm a fan of all Bath & Body Works has to offer (they even sell Molton Brown now, did you know that? I'm addicted to that stuff!).
Over the past few weeks, I've been sampling out what the new American Grown Collection ($7.50 each) has to offer - and I like it! I've mainly been using the Washington Apple shower gel and I can't get enough (i.e. it's all gone now!). These gels (and hand soaps) are all pure, natural extracts grown on American soil. What better way to show support for this great country, eh? And, of course, the bottles are absolutely gorge - wouldn't mind displaying these in my shower caddy or on the kitchen counter.
The other product I'm crushing on this week is from Smashbox - the Jet Set Eyeliner ($22) in Navy Blue (Midnight Purple shown here). I told you I had found "the one" last week, and this is it (so much better than that powdery, pointy L'Oreal stick I tried to use!). It's cream-based, which I love (such precision when used with a nice, thin eyeliner brush), and it seems to stay put for quite awhile. The pretty blue hue isn't something you might normally venture to wear, but trust this girly. It will totally make your eyes pop (my husband even noticed today - gasp!). The best part for the summer? It's waterproof!Now jet set on your way...
With the American Idol tour starting this weekend, it's amazing I had some time to catch up with Katy Allen, wife of winner, Kris Allen. Of course, I was crazy-excited to get a chance to chat fashion with her because Katy has always looked super-chic on the show! So how long does it take her to get ready and how does she shop? I've got the answers for you here (who knew Kris was so picky?!)!
I am most happy when I am wearing my... Riding boots - They are so comfortable and worn in - I wear them way too much.
My favorite drugstore beauty brand is... Revlon - I love their eyeliner!
I am absolutely addicted to... My eyelash curler - I have the straightest lashes.
Three designer clothing brands I drool over are... Catherine Malandrino, Alice and Olivia and Milly!
I own __pairs of jeans. I have no idea...but I have about five I tend to wear the most.
If I could be a shoe, I would be a... Gladiator sandal; trendy but casual. : ) My typical morning routine takes about ____minutes. An hour - or more if I'm really doing my hair because it's so long!
When it comes to style, I like to... Be comfortable but also take some risks!
My worst beauty habit is... Going to bed with eye makeup on when I'm really tired.
For a night out to dinner with Kris I might wear... A flirty dress and flats or boots (I hardly wear heels around him because I don't like to feel taller).
When I shop for Kris, I generally buy... Nothing! He has a stylist that does MUCH better than me! : ) Kris is actually really picky so it's hard to shop for him.
My fav celebrity's style is probably... Nicole Richie - I love how effortlessly and uniquely she dresses.
Thanks for your time, Katy! Best of luck with everything - we hope to bump into you in the shoe department sometime. - xoxo
Many of you know I'm obsessed with Alice & Olivia. The line has some far out there stuff, but some of the girliest, cutest stuff ever imagined. When I was lucky enough to get an invite to designer Stacey Bendet's Fall Fashion Week presentation in NY this past February, I almost fainted. And then, when I interviewed her a few months ago, I felt faint again. (Read it again here.) ObsessedTV conducted this exclusive 20-minute in-depth interview I thought you might all enjoy (Stacey is just a normal girl running her own billion-dollar clothing line and happens to be BFF with Mena Suvari!). I just watched it and learned so much about how to start your own line (a lot of work, whew!). Check it out and comment back if you heart Alice & Olivia like I do. - xoxo
Admit it, during the summer, you live in your flip-flops. It's hard not to down south where the heat is unbearable. If you haven't heard of Switchflops by now, you're missing out! These are genius (!) because you can switch out the pretty Velcro straps any time your mood or your outfit changes.
I love the wedges, in particular, because they give you a little more support and a little more height, which is more flattering (hello, think heels?). If you can't wear heels, wear wedges. I wore these (style: Taylor, $39) just last weekend to H's rehearsal dinner (it was themed with our college school colors, so the red fit in perfectly!). And I plan to wear them again this weekend in celebration of the big Fourth of July weekend. The denim straps are new from the Americana collection ($12 each) and look super-cute with jeans and a tank (beneath the fireworks, of course!)
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About Me
Julie
Born and raised in the Deep South in 1981, I'm a fashion and beauty expert, and it comes into play every morning when I put on my fancy lip gloss and patent leather pumps. After a brief stint as an intern in NYC at Seventeen and a former beauty editor for a local home magazine, I continue to scour the country (and nearest grocery store in town!) for the hottest finds that can make me, and hopefully you, the latest style star.
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Hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th sporting your chicest red, white and blue! ;) The past few months I've been a little preoccupied with onesies, bonnets and blankies (picking out a nursery is hard work!), but never fear my eyes are still on those Louboutins and Choos that I can't wait to get back into a later date (shoe stalking, I like to call it.) 
e pair she wore in Bev Hills the other day. (Is it me or is she looking much thinner?) While I'll prob skip them for now (a round body + round glasses is a trend I'm not so sure about, I do encourage all you trendsetters to set forth...and multiply! As in - when you love something, buy it in white, black, brown, etc. Go on now!
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