Bang Bang Bang Bang.....

Hello ladies!  So I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow.  I'm just trimming the length, because I'm still growing out my hair, but I wanted some type of change, so I decided I'm getting full out bangs.  I've had side bangs for a while, but I haven't had full out straight bangs since high school.  I'm hoping it turns out ok.  I figured it's a good way to change my look without cutting off a lot of length.  These are some of the looks I'm loving right now, and what I plan on showing my hairdresser.  What do you think?  Good? Bad?  I hope it turns out!

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Sunday Style

Ladies there has been a lot of gorgeous looks this past week!  Certain stars are rocking the events!  Check out these lovely ladies:

One of my fav looks, Nina Dobrev from Vampire Diaries!  Love the black lace detailing and corset top, and the bright pink heels add an extra pop!  She wore a Monique Lhuillier dress paired with fuchsia Brian Atwood pumps at The Ripple Effect charity event in Los Angeles Dec. 10.

 Taylor Swift looks so elegant!  Wearing a pale blue strapless Reem Acra gown with House of Lavande jewels and Jimmy Choo heels at the 2011 Nashville Symphony Ball.

AnnaLynne McCord wore a strapless navy Alice + Olivia dress with matching peep-toe pumps at the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute in Los Angeles Dec. 11.  She looked spectacular!

Miley Cyrus looked pretty in a nude silk chiffon Jenny Packham gown with matching heels and jewels by Loree Rodkin at the American Giving Awards Dec. 9.

Again with the pop of bright color!  Love this look on Brooklyn Decker!  

Wearing a black Nha Khanh dress paired with Jimmy Choo pointed pumps at Spike TV’s 2011 Video Game Awards in Los Angeles Dec. 10.  Also rocking bright fuchsia lipstick!

Also looking stunning, Jessica Biel, wearing a crystal-embellished, drop-waist Valentino dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and gold Christian Louboutin shoes at the New York City premiere of New Year’s Eve Dec. 7.

Photo credits: USmagazine.com

Sweater Weather

Hello Girls!  I hope everyone has been having a fabulous week so far!  I have pictures to share with you from the vacation but I'm going to save that for another day.  Today I would like to get back to fashion!  This is indeed a fashion blog! Sometimes I get a little distracted! :)

Now, I don't know about you, but here in Indiana, the weather is bitter cold!  All I can think about is being bundled up in a warm sweater!  I'd like it even more if I never had to go outside this winter, and could just stay in curled up in a bulky sweater, with a good book, and a hot drink, like hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, tea, pretty much anything hot at this point will do!  Doesn't that just sound lovely??  Sadly, work and life in general doesn't allow that, but a girl can dream anyway!

And although, I've gone on a shopping ban in the new year, I can still look at all the amazing comfy sweater options out there, and maybe help you girls find something you like!  So here it goes.  I've broken sweaters, for this time of year, into 3 categories

The first one being:

COMFY CARDIGANS:

Comfy Cardigans by DreamyGirl22 featuring merino cardigans

Free People Kitty Kat Cardi in Natural - as seen on Ashley Tisdale, $128
ALICE by Temperley Corinna zigzag cotton-blend cardigan, $158
Strickjacke, 119 EUR
MyShape - Karen Kane - Sequined Dolman-Sleeve Cardigan, $118
MERINO LONG CARDIGAN, 135 GBP
Chinti and Parker Cashmere cardigan, $258
Old Navy Womens Cable-Knit Tie-Belt Cardigans, $40
Natural Aran Cardigan, 140 GBP
Stella McCartney Chunky-knit wool cardigan, $1,137
SHORT SLEEVE CARDIGAN, 69,825 JPY
Ashley Tisdale[-.*Snickers.&.mars*.-]
Black Patent Mac Strip

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Oh I would love to be wrapped up in any of these right now!  My favorites are the center three, the light cream colored Natural Aran cardigan, the MyShape- Karen Kane-Sequined-Dolman-Sleeve Cardigan, and the Strickjacke, which is the one with the bow!  Aren't those amazing??!

Which ones are you eyeing?

Onto category #2:

BOLD PRINTED SWEATERS

Fun Sweaters by DreamyGirl22 featuring leopard sweaters

Wildfox Love Potion Crew Neck Sweater in Cream, $212
Wildfox Red Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Jumper in Clean White, $113
Love Raglan by Illustrated**, $60
Sweater - Der kaiser, 67 EUR
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Cashmere intarsia sweater, $350
Bella Freud Dream wool-blend intarsia sweater, $175
Blue Leopard Print Sequin Long Sweater By Sister**, 95 GBP
Alexander mcqueen knitwear GREY, 320 GBP
Yellow Leopard Print Sequin Long Sweater By Sister**, 95 GBP
Cutie grey bow jumper, 24 GBP
Draped wool-blend sweater, $119
Sweater - Der kaiser, 67 EUR
MARBELLA - EMBELLISHED BOW ADHESIVE TATTOO, 75 EUR
Black Mac Strip

Taylor Swift has been seen sporting cute sweaters with fun bold prints on them!  I love the ones with the bows, as well as the Karl Lagerfield sweaters!  How fun!  Also the leopard print ones look so cute and comfy!  They would look great paired with leggings or tights, as well as skinny jeans!

The Last category, #3:
PATTERNED KNITS

Patterned Knit Sweaters by DreamyGirl22 featuring a chunky 

Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater in Multi, $350
Knitted Navaho Cardigan, $125
ALICE by Temperley Chara cotton oversized cardigan, $198
ELLIOT ARGYLE SWEATER, 24,150 JPY
Missoni Seraphina crochet-knit cardigan, $1,035

Paul & Joe Sister Merino wool Fair Isle hooded cardigan 

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Reversible Navajo Blanket Sweater in many...Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater - rona - stylists' picks

 

I just love Blake Lively's twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater!  I wouldn't mind wearing a "blanket" out in the cold, if it looked as stylish as that!  These, almost like tribal printed, knitted sweaters are everywhere this season, so be sure to find one that suits your style! 

So girls, will you be shopping for any sweaters that fall into these categories?  Anyone in particular catch your attention??  What have you been doing to get by during this dreadful weather??

Anyway, have a wonderful afternoon!!!

How To Pull Off the Country Western Look

How To Pull Off The Country Western Look:  

without looking hokey pokey!  Like the girl to the right!!  Please do not try that look at home!!

Ok, now since I've got that warning out of the way, let's continue! :)

I'm not a big fan of country music.  That's just not my thing.  Every now and then I do hear a country song and think to myself, wow, that's really not that bad!  Or that song as a good message in it, but I usually keep those feelings to myself!

I do however like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, but as most of you girls now they not only get played on the country stations but on the more pop type radio stations as well.  Anyway, I got to thinking about Carrie's and Taylor's style.  They usually always look great, and a lot of times they incorporate a piece that is totally "country western" inspired, but they do so in a smart way!

Key Items to consider wearing:

Long sleeved plaid or solid color button down shirt ( can roll up sleeves as well)

Cowboy boots  (see the boots Taylor is wearing above) or just a brown shade of boots 

Dirty washed jeans

Brown belts -can be worn over dresses ( like below on Carrie) or with jeans  

A floral or laid back summery dress  

Like on Taylor.  Doesn't she look beautiful below?!  

Word of advice: Don’t be country from head to toe.  You don’t have to wear a cowboy hat to complete this look, not everyone can pull of a cowboy hat.

Makeup:

Natural, nothing too dramatic, neutral tones

Hair:

Natural waves ( you can scrunch your hair when it’s wet with some type of curl/wave enhancing product)  Let your hair air dry

Soft loose curls ( use a big curling iron to achieve this look)

Another route:  Major volume: teasing from the crown

Qualities to remember : Naturally beautiful, sweet and endearing

I know when you hear the words: Country Western some of you may run in the opposite direction, I myself would have in the past.  But I think sometimes it's a good idea to look in places we wouldn't normally look to for new ways to spice up our wardrobe.  Take an idea from this post and incorporate it into an outfit one day to try something new.  Most importantly though, make it your own! :)

Have fun!  And I hope you liked the ideas!  

pictures: found through bing search engine 

Taylor Swift Straightening Up

So girls, have you seen Taylor Swift's new straight hair do? When I saw the picture below I didn't even recognize her!! I am so envious of her hair!! Not only does the new straight look, look amazing, but the blonde highlights, look gorgeous!! That's how I wish my hair actually looked!! Who knew Taylor would look that different with just a straightened style???





I've never heard anything bad said about Taylor Swift. You never hear any scandals tied to her. All I hear is how loyal of a friend she is, and how big of a heart she has. I think she is actually a great role model for young girls these days! She never shows too much skin, and her songs aren't about, well to be blunt, sex, there just about real life issues, written and song in a beautiful mature and wholesome way. Let's applaud Taylor Swift and hope that young girls follow suit!


What do you think about her being a good role model? What do you think about her new hairstyle?? Let your opinions be heard on The Hot Spot!