Summer is fast leaving us--and if you haven't worn your summer whites yet or if you have worn them but weren;t too sure if you pulled the look off, here are a few videos courtesy of NBC New York and the Today Show NBC New York The Today Show Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Fashion: How to wear your Summer Whites–while you still can!
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Strictly Fab Friday: Summer Fashion Emergency Kit
July 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ok, I completely fell off this week with my posting schedule. I will rewind and post the actual stories next week--it was a busy and exhilarating week! For now, enjoy some fashion advice from the Today Show about summer fashion emergency fixes--don't get caught out there! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Have a great weekend and keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Week in Review July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Happy Monday! This week in review: Monday: The Year of the Wedge Tuesday: Sweet Smelling Summer Scents Wednesday: MAN DAY--How to Build the Perfect Summer Wardrobe Thursday: Entertaining--How to Throw A Fabulous Couples Dinner Friday: Celebrity Look for Less and Link Love Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Friday: Get Halle Berry’s Look for Less and LINK LOVE
July 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Happy Friday! As promised, here is a celeb look for less and it is one of my most fave hot mamas, Halle Berry! Here is Ms. Berry out and about doing charity work: Halle is wearing a great eco-T-shirt, skinny cargo jeans, cheetah thong flip-flops, and some oversized square shades. The pants alone, from Rockstar Sushi Denim (from Kitson boutique), retail at $250. BTW, in case you were wondering, her shirt reads: “Insulating your water heater can save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Etiquette: Body Language–What are you really saying?
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why people are either more attracted to you or even shy away from you? You may be sending silent signals with y0ur body that either act as sort of aphrodisiac or as a repellant. Since most success comes from networking or simply working with others, the ability to decode what someone is really saying is truly essential. Here’s an intro course of body language breakdown. Ready for Body Language 101? Body Language is defined as a form of non-verbal communication, which … [Read more...]
MAN DAY: Feel the Fedora Fever
July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Happy MAN DAY! Hats off to all you gents who dare to wear a hat this summer and display your inner dapperness (yes--"dapperness" is a real word). For those of you who want some ideas on how to wear one of the season's hottest hat styles, the fedora, please look below... Let's start with Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman, with his head-turning hat style: I'm probably really late in discovering this, but Johnny Depp has apparently lent his name to a line of hats--no suprise, … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Beauty: How to Get that Sparkly Eye!
July 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Want to add some dazzle to your eyes? Try wearing a glittery eye--it smolders during the day and is on fire in the night.... Here's a how-to-guide: Choose a base color for your look. For a more summery bronze look , try a sparkly taupe or brown (mocha, caramel, beige) base. Some good choices are she umera pressed eye powder in ME 850, CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Tapestry Taupe, Makeup Forever Aqua Cream in 12, Bobbi Brown Sparkle eye shadow #4 mica, Stila eyeshadow in Golightly … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Fashion: I <3 IKAT!
July 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I love informing my readers about new...and just undiscovered...fashion trends. One that I am loving in particular is ikat, pronounced (ē′kät′), is a design weaving technique originating from Asia. From the annals of Wikipedia, it is the "method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibres. The dye is applied prior to the threads being woven to create the final fabric pattern or design." This pattern isn't for the tame, but if you … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab: This Week in Review–July 5, 2010
July 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Happy Monday Here's the Strictly Fab Week in Review: Monday: Your intro to Ikat Tuesday: How to Create the "Sparkly" Eye Wednesday: MAN DAY--get out your fedoras! Thursday: Body Language--what are you really saying? Friday: Link Love and Looks for Less Have a strictly fab week! Friday: … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Entertaining: Throw a Summer Party!
July 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Can you believe that half of the year is already over? Wow.... Anyways, you are probably either planning a Fourth of July soiree...or attending one...or you may just hide out like I plan to do... If you are planning on throwing a fab function, here are some tips for summer fun: 1. Pick a simple theme--whether it be a holiday theme, birthday party, or just-for-fun event, pick a theme where your guests can have FOA..Fun-On-Arrival! It can be a time-themed (40, 60s, 80s, anyone?), … [Read more...]
