Just launched: the Carnival of Thrift Store Addicts, hosted at Idyllic Dreams. Love the idea, so I hope it takes off.
Bloggers, if you have thrift-related posts you’d like to see featured in the next edition, you can submit them here.
Some of the best recent reads from around the web.
Queen of hearts
Pretty ways to communicate love towards your beau, friends, or self.
Flavor bedfellows
How to match wine and chocolate.
Luxe for less
Rosewater delivers a lot of loveliness for its negligible cost … a bargain way to add beauty into your life in a multitude of ways.
Put to the test
They look stunning on the catwalk, but how do the latest designer collections work in real life?
Why do we read fashion magazines?
And can you trust any publication which accepts advertising?
Tighten those belts
How the American economic slowdown is affecting trends.
Credit to you
The pros and cons of opening store credit accounts.
YouLookFab’s wardrobe essentials
Angie lists the bare basics for any woman’s arsenal… how does yours rate?
Required reading from The Bargain Queens this week:
Love is in the air
… but what will you wear? We’re here to help. Read our tips for how to dress on a date for an angst-free preparation so that you can be your most fabulous and relaxed self. And if you’re thinking of treating the man in your life, capture his heart via his stomach or appeal to his sense of fun. (Coming this week, dear reader: how to treat yourself this Thursday.)
Look your svelte best
Get the skinny on how to create the illusion of height using vertical lines, and how to project a slim line in a pencil skirt, plus we share the most crucial shopping tip for smart fashionistas.
Sassy style
A lantern-sleeve jacket perfect for spring, tailored black pumps for climbing the career ladder, and some cute convertible mittens in for late-winter cheer.
Some of the best recent reads from around the web.
Lazy Sunday?
You’re taking the day off work, but you don’t have to take the day off style. The WhoWhatWear ladies workshop some comfortable yet chic weekend looks.
Women in Power: finding balance in the wardrobe
The Wall Street Journal asks if the intense scrutiny of women leaders’ style reflects our difficulty in coming to terms with women in positions of real authority.
The rise of the non-label and
Required reading from The Bargain Queens this week:
OK, there’s no getting around it any longer — the holidays are well and truly over. Prepare to rejoin society by kicking your style up a notch with help from your Bargain Queens.
We
Some of the best recent reads from around the web.
Dress without causing the Earth distress
Soft as cashmere AND sustainable… so is bamboo clothing the answer?
How to apply eye makeup
Where to put the darker shadow, where to put the light: with a handy map of the eyezone.
The shape of denim in 2008
You Look Fab identifies the hottest silhouette for this year.
It’s nearly never too cold to exercise
There’s that excuse gone.
Working a jumpsuit
Another 80s garment makes a questionable comeback. Some pointers before you give it a whirl.
Required reading from The Bargain Queens this week:
We take a look at fresh spring trends: how to pull off sheer fabrics this season, lighten up with a fabulous clutch bag or two, and pick up some eco-friendly shopping bags to reduce your carbon footprint with style.
It’s not easy to track down a cover-up chic enough to keep buttoned-up indoors. We
Some of the best recent reads from around the web.
No Golden Globes? Now everything’s fugged up
Indeed. There
Here’s required reading from The Bargain Queen this week:
* Why smart girls keep one eye on trends
* How to incorporate difficult colors into your wardrobe
* Gorgeous exercise gear to provide some extra motivation
* Wear the pants in your office with this sharp black Via Spiga suit on sale
* Lighten up for spring with a lantern-sleeve coat or a fun, floral tote for under $10
* Play around with the coolest nail color
Some of the best recent reads from around the web.
Looking to get skinny in 2008?
You could do a lot worse than eschewing Atkins, diet sodas, meat and dairy for vegies and whole grains. Body image aside, it’s not an unhealthy approach to nutrition and food for thought for the new year. Try a recipe and get the lowdown on one of the hottest books around: Skinny Bitch.
How to look polished
It’s the Holy Grail of style. Allie of Wardrobe Oxygen has the definitive guide on how to look perfectly pulled together without losing yourself.
Searching for a wearable wardrobe
How are thirtysomething women to dress for the real world?
Smart beauty buys
Cosmetics cop Paula Begoun lists the best beauty products of 2007. (And the worst? Take a look at her archive.)
Inspiration or irritation?
Angie of You Look Fab coaches us to organise our closets for less dress stress.
10 new fashion commandments for 2008
The only thing we love more than rules are rule-breakers. Here are the fashion guidelines we really need.
Eye candy
Sarah Jessica Parker can really rock an unexpected shoe colour.
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