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by Renae Virata

You’ve waited all spring since spring break or President’s Day, and it’s finally arrived:  Memorial Day.  Memorial Day not only gives us a time to honor and remember those who have given their lives to protecting our great country – it also signifies the unofficial start to summer.   So don’t wait for June 21st (the official first day of summer!) to get bright and light.  Below is a list of different activities that you might partake in this Memorial Day and what to wear.

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If all you intend to do when you get to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year is party it up, add to your extensive plastic bead collection, and enjoy some pre-Lent indulgence (if you celebrate Lent), then you’ve got to make sure you are dressed just right for it! Whether you plan to visit the Crescent City or to celebrate in your own backyard, Mardi Gras is a great excuse to get dressed up and to have fun. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

New Year’s is now upon us – time to party!  Whether you are going to a house party, chillin’ with the fam or doing the glam thing this holiday, nothing will help you start the new year right than looking your best.  The most important thing to remember is to make your night memorable and festive however you plan to do it.   Fortunately, there are unlimited options to get into the Auld Lang Syne spirit with a sharp outfit for the big night out (or in).  Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

It’s that time of year – time to start thinking about getting that perfect gift for each of the special people in your life.  Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, but take it easy, plan ahead, and check out what we’ve got for that travelista in your life – all for under $50 (so you can treat yourself to a little something, too!).  Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

Friends are coming home, your family’s getting together for the first time in months, or (yikes!) you’re meeting your SO’s family for the first time.  No matter what you end up doing for Turkey Day or whom you’ll be with, you’ll definitely feel your best when you look your best. Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

Last night, I was invited to a birthday party / Halloween costume party.  Of course, I waited last minute to put my costume together.  But in the process, it really only took me (whew!) twenty minutes.  Here’s what I came up with and how you can put something together quickly with what you already have in your closet. Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

A good friend of mine was invited to a charity event recently that had a dress code of “Champagne Casual Chic.”  These days, it seems like event planners are coming up with more descriptive (and interesting!) ways to describe event attire in order to create a certain ambience pre-event.  So what exactly is champagne casual chic? Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

You and your girlfriends each play a special role within your circle.  So why not have some fun this Halloween and play out your unique personalities as a group?  Coordinating Halloween costumes makes planning your trick-or-treat get-up far more fun than going at the costume hunt alone.  Below are a few group costume ideas we dug up from way back when. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

We know it’s still sort of mid-September, but Halloween is really just around the corner. In order to avoid that last-minute scramble to the nearest party store to pick up the last sexy (fill in the blank) costume, we thought we’d help you get your costume hunt started with some creative ideas inspired by what was hot in 2010.  Check out upcoming blogposts for some great old-school ideas you’ve probably long forgotten but definitely need to bring back. Read the rest of this entry »

by Laura Milligan

The calendar hasn’t switched us to fall yet, but Labor Day signals the official transition from summer to autumn, and what better way to celebrate than a bonfire? Say goodbye to the beach while welcoming crisp evening air and a cozy fire: it’s a favorite coastal tradition no matter which body of water is your neighbor (although, admittedly, Gulf Coasters probably experience more balminess than chill).

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