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Say Goodbye to Wardrobe Malfunctions

by Jen on July 17, 2012

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Sometimes your clothes just don’t want to cooperate and I’m not talking about a Janet Jackson type of wardrobe malfunction. But there are issues that can be a nuisance and I have found a couple products that should help eliminate any future wardrobe issues. I love the look of a white button down under a sweater, but I hardly wear them since it can look and feel bulky and the shirt never stays in place. Well, enter the SkinnyShirt. Its gives you the look of a button-front collared shirt, without all the bunchiness and bulk. The top looks like a cotton button down, but the bottom is a sleek knit shirt. The shirt comes in long and short sleeve and in black and white.  A definite must if you want to have that tailored look under a sweater.

On the subject of bulkiness, there are times when you need a belt, but don’t need a bulky belt buckle ruining the lines of a fitted top. So now you don’t have to worry about bulky belts thanks to Invisibelt. The Invisibelt lies completely flat. It holds up your pants without adding any bulk. You adjust it to your size and then snap the clasp for a slim connection.

So if you are sick of wardrobe malfunctions and looking for a tailored and polished look, check out SkinnyShirt and Invisibelt.

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All Set for Summer!

by Jen on June 21, 2012

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Summer is here and it’s important to make sure your hands and feet are ready for prime time. First, we need to make sure your nails are covered. I first saw this product on Shark Tank and thought it was a fabulous idea. NailPak is an all-in-one manicure system that ingeniously bundles nail polish, pre-soaked remover pads and a nail file. When you want to change or fix your mani/pedi, everything you need is in a single, travel-friendly container. On top is the salon-strength nail polish (it’s free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor). Below the polish is a circular nail file and a sealed compartment that holds 40 pre-soaked pads with a moisturizing, non-acetone remover.

To complement that great mani/pedi, a cute pair of sandals and jewelry are a must. Snakeskin is definitely on trend and these sandals from Piperlime and python bangles from Ted Rossi will definitely make a statement. Sophisticated snakeskin sandals and accessories are definitely a cool contrast to the bright and playful polishes of summer!

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Cool Color Cuffs by Tattooed Steel

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I’m always on the hunt for cool and unique fashion pieces, and I LOVE when something falls into my lap. I was out with a friend last night and the first thing I noticed was the very cool and colorful steel cuff she was wearing. She told me that the cuff is from Tattooed Steel. [...]

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Carrie Saxl Jewelry

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One of my favorite Saturday activities is to visit the Arts & Crafts Market at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco which is filled with local artists. I have bought several amazing pieces at this market and a couple months ago I came across a jewelry designer, Carrie Saxl. Even though I love junky jewelry, [...]

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Show Your State Pride with a Maya Brenner Necklace

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I LOVE jewelry and the state-shaped necklaces by Maya Brenner Designs are no exception.  These necklaces are elegant and dainty, but still make a statement. What a great way to show your state pride…I guess I will need a California and Texas necklace. For the state necklaces, prices span the spectrum including the custom 14k [...]

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Jewel of a Find

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If you are like me, your necklaces are probably a tangled mess in your jewelry box. Well now you can display your favorite necklaces, rings and bangles on this gorgeous faux-coral jewelry holder. Not only is it functional, but very chic.  I found this profiled in Better Homes and Gardens and thought it would be [...]

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Horse Around with Elizabeth Knight Jewelry

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Fall is almost upon us and I’m looking for cool and elegant jewelry pieces to add some punch to my Fall wardrobe.  I came across some pieces from Elizabeth Knight. All of her collections are very unique and I love the pieces in her Dark Horse collection, especially the Sterope (horse hide ring with gold plated [...]

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Fab Travel Jewelry Case

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To all my lifestylechick readers, I’m sorry for the lack of posts the last few weeks. Needless to say, it has been a little hectic since we sold our house and made the move from Dallas to San Francisco. I’m finally feeling settled into my old stomping grounds and I figured it was time for a [...]

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WeWOOD Watches

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Watches can be such a fashion statement, especially when you find a watch that is unique and chic at the same time. If you are looking for something different, check out these WeWOOD watches. “Sophisticated sustainability” is how WeWOOD describes its eco-friendly timepieces, each made of 100% natural, hypo-allergenic wood. WeWOOD has emerged out of [...]

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Way Cool Fashion Pieces from f. is for frank

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I have written about f. is for frank in the past and their very cool fashion pieces. The ladies over there have come out with some new pieces which are even cooler. I have several pieces from them – pewter woodgrain ring, gold twig bib necklace and most recently the gold twisted ring from their [...]

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GreenSewn Vintage Sari Scarves

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Along with statement jewelry pieces, I think a scarf is the perfect fashion accessory. I’m always trying to find unique scarves to dress up jeans and a tee.  So, I wanted to share these gorgeous scarves made from old saris in India. 
GreenSewn is an eco fashion design company that creates unique eco-chic one of a [...]

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Spring and Summer Statement Necklace

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Spring is here and as I cleaned out my winter clothes and accessories, I realized that I’m seriously lacking a colorful statement necklace for spring and summer. So, what is a chick to do? Well, it may be time to get a gorgeous and colorful necklace. I came across Veronica Riley Martens designs on Etsy.com and [...]

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Be Chic and Green at the Same Time

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How would you like to be chic and green at the same time? Well, these chic, eco-friendly handbags have style written all over them. Couture Planet™ was born from founder Connie Carman’s love of fashion and concern for the environment. As the buyer for the shop at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel located in Boston, [...]

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Gorgeous Enamel Cuff Bracelets

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I have to admit I have an addiction…to unique and gorgeous jewelry. You have to check out these beautiful pieces from Austin-based Leigh Elena Navarro. Leigh’s story is a great one. Her mother was an enamelist, and so she grew up traveling around to fairs and exhibitions, learning the craft. To create her enameled discs, [...]

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Alluring Agate Jewelry

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As you know by now, I LOVE unique jewelry pieces and I always want to share my finds with all of you.  I was flipping through a magazine and this agate necklace from Agate Ranch + Marfa caught my eye. Agate Ranch + Marfa is an agate jewelry company based in Marfa, Texas.  The brainchild [...]

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The Ultimate Undershirt for Layering

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I love the layered look, but I sometimes don’t like the bulk of all those layers. Or, I have a really cute shirt but is a tad too short to wear out and about. So, what is a modern chick supposed to do? Luckily there’s a clever solution: the Blush topless undershirt. Like a tube top [...]

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Hem Gems to the Rescue

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Are you tired of not being able to wear your favorite jeans or pants with high heels as well as flats? I just had this very issue the other day with some jeans where the hem was too long for the flats I was wearing. I ended up folding them under, but that didn’t work very well.   Now, I don’t [...]

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f. is for fabulous

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I love discovering unique jewelry designs, and I was lucky enough to stumble upon f. is for frank.   Not only do they have gorgeous jewelry (I just love these gold feather earrings, the pewter woodgrain ring and the gold twig bib necklace), but they also specialize in handmade accessories and gifts (wedding/party favors, ornaments, dog [...]

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Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

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Chicks love shoes, and I mean LOTS of them. I think most of us can agree, you can never have too many shoes. But sometimes, it can be difficult to find just the right shoe. I have spent hours trying to find the perfect shoe. I would find a shoe that would have the material I [...]

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Chic Laptop Bags

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Ladies, long gone are the days of using the bulky and ugly laptop bag that came with your computer. Now, you can be truly chic while toting your computer all around town. J’tote sells incredibly stylish and chic laptop bags, and you would never guess there is a computer inside of the bag. J’tote designer laptop bags were born out [...]

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Into the Deep with Eco-Friendly Jewelry

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I love finding unique jewelry pieces and these Alkemie pieces are no exception. I stumbled upon these fabulous creations as I was flipping through one of my magazines. I went to Alkemie’s website and fell in love with so many pieces, especially the stingray textured and octopus cuff pictured here. I’m already dropping hints that [...]

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The Statement Necklace

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always trying to find a unique statement necklace that I can pair with everything (from tanks to dress blouses).  I was recently back in my hometown of San Francisco and went by the Justin Herman Plaza Saturday market to see what the locals artists were selling.  I was immediately drawn to [...]

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