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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March's Crushes

All throughout February I was a super exercising machine! I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about my formerly pencil-like limbs gaining muscle and definition. It has been so great that I have maintained excitement about working out and about things related to my exercising efforts. As a result, my biggest crushes are again more sporty than posh; but, they are also more practical for everyday than my crushes often are.

I spend a lot of time in LnA's Jane Muscle Tees. They are typical of LnA's loose, comfy style, plus the light fabric and sleeveless cut, make them great for throwing over a sports bra to workout. I got mine from HauteLook, but, now, LnA's website has them for the same $15 price I paid.



I developed a love for Naked Juice's Protein Zone which has 30g of whey & soy protein per bottle (16g per serving) and is made from real fruit with added nutrient "boosts" but no added sugar. It also comes in a 100% recycled bottle. There are two other flavors, but the pina colada flavored original is my favorite.


Watch Instantly. iPhone app. Enough said.


Newly toned and in shape body.


These mesh running shorts from Nike are another new staple in my drawer of exercise clothes. They are breathable and comfortable and just perfect for my daily one mile run.


This Thermos SiPP tritan water bottle that I picked up from Target is great for getting me hydrated. I stuff it full of ice and then fill it with water and drink from it all day. it is BPA-free and environmentally friendly because it eliminates the need to buy bottled water.


After having a twitter account for almost a year and a half, I have finally gotten into actually using it.



After trying (and failing) to drink my water with lemon lemon in it on a regular basis - lemon juice is reported to be very good for the skin - I opted for this sugared version from my favorite juice company. Though it has more sugar than the proper version, it also has more lemon juice. It is 11% lemon juice and, along with my increased water consumption (see above), I am seeing a real difference in my skin. (My favorite zit zapper helps out too).



I've had a real thing for clutch purses for the past several months now and my love for them is just growing stronger by the day. From this bright knockoff of Alexander Wang's Jena Clutch that ShoeDazzle sold in February to benefit American Heart Health month to this Paparazzi magazine clutch that gets noticed every time I carry it to the Pieces studded leather clutch I mentioned in a previous crushes post, I just cannot get enough of them. I say forget the cross-body bag trend! Nothing is as clean and sophisticated as a clutch.



Personal trainer, Marie Purvis, who helped develop the new Nike Training Club app loved by both me and Lea Michele, is a new favorite of mine. She tweets for Nike and is full of amazing info. If you are at all interested in working out, she is definitely worth the follow.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Leather & Lace

Though, technically, the title references two different trends this season, we have become obsessed with pairing the two. We have even taken to polyvore to play around with mixing and matching lace dresses, pumps and shirts with leather tops, leggings and motorcycle jackets. You can see SPiCY's vision of how to wear the lace pumps by her favorite Jeffery Campbell here and HiPPi's vision of how to dress with a more colorful pair here. HiPPi also put together a cornucopia of leather accents that complement a black lace top like the one from The Edge by Supertrash.



Below are some of our favorite pieces from these two trends.

Lace
Charles by Charles David Nightlight $125.00 or Charles David Nebula $234.00
Go Jane Paneled Asymmetrical Sequin Lace Dress $31.10

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sparkle

If there is anything that is as ubiquitous as the chain trend this fall, it is the sequin trend.  Every brand and designer, from those that sell their clothes for $20 to those that sell them for $2,000, are embellishing everything with sequins.  It makes sense, since embellishments of all types are an overriding trend this year.  Studs, zippers, chains, buckles, straps and fringe are everywhere this year and it is a natural progression to add sequins to the list.

We admit it.  We're not at all fond of sequins.  It is one of the things that the trendy, edgy SPiCY and the laid-back, free-wheeling HiPPi have in common (that and a love for 4 inch heels).  Even though one has a fondness for Demi Lovato's rocker style and the other would like to play in Vanessa Hudgen's closet full of bohemian staples, they both agree... no sequins.  However, starting with the clutch that inspired our name, the two of us keep running across pieces that are full of sequins but... actually... don't... suck.  On the contrary, this season is full of clothes and accessories that use sequins so expertly that they put our prejudice against sequins to shame.


Antik Batik, Haute Hippie and Gryphon did this trend especially well this season.  Look for less expensive clothes inspired by pieces from these brands.  Take a cue from the pieces in this list to add sequins to your wardrobe in a way that dazzles.

Herve Leger Sequined Degrade Bandage Dress $2,900.00
A Mi Clubwear Sequin V-Neck Minidress $34.99
Young, Fabulous & Broke Hazel Sequin Dress $297.00
Dior Nail Lacquer in Black Sequins $21.00
Stella McCartney Silk Organza Sequined Dress $2,365.00
Prezzo Square Ball Mesh Clutch $39.00
Oscar de la Renta Sequin Top $1388.00
Kardashians by bebe Sequin Hot Shorts $89.00
Report Signature King Pump $127.50
Twenty Cluny Sequined Jacket $908.00
ModCloth Red Carpet Royalty Dress $109.99
Antik Batik Dream Embellished Blazer $575.00
Lane Bryant Bella Cheetah Print Clutch by Elaine Turner $175.00
Tibi One-Shoulder Dress $870.00
Sam Edelman Novato $100.00
Herve Leger Sequin-Embellished Bandage Dress $1,590.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Skirt $79.50
DKNY Sequin Embellished T-shirt Dress $390.00
Banana Republic Marble Sequin Ballet Flat $79.00
Velvet Sequin Detail Cropped Cardigan $276.00
Avenue Plus-Sized Sequin Sheath Dress $79.90
Red Valentino Tiered Sequin Skirt $300.00
Lulu's Sparkle or Someone Shift Dress $61.00
Marqus Lupfer Sequin Stripe Dress $1157.00
Juicy Couture Sequin Mini Hand Warmers $45.00
DKNY Jeans Plus-Sized Sequin Top $59.00
Tibi Sequined Jersey Mini Dress $295.00
J. Crew Sequined Ribbon Cami $98.00
Ashish Sequined Shift Dress $1,450.00
Lane Bryant Wide Widths Sequin Ballet Flat $26.50
See by Chloe Sequined Tulle Tank Top $250.00
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Across the Universe, Happy Birthday or Boom Boom Pow  $18.00+
J. Crew Pearlized Sequined Tank Dress $650.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Turtleneck Sweaterdress $128.00
Lulu's Glitter-ally Speaking Black sequin Dress $46.00
Oscar de la Renta Embroidered Sequin Ballet Flats $560.00
Lane Bryant Sequin Tank $29.50
J. Crew Icicle Shift Dress $1.595.00
By Malene Birger Acier Sequin-Embellished Maxi Skirt $580.00
J. Crew Sequin Drizzle Tank $98.00
Alexander Wang Sequined Goddess Dress $780.00
Avenue Plus-Sized Zebra-Print Tank $19.99
Alice + Olivia Marina Sequin Dolman Tunic $396.00
Miu Miu Sequined Ballet Flats $307.20
Lane Bryant Multi-Stripe Sequin Tank $34.50
J. Crew Dulphine Sequin V-Neck Sweater $138.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Knitted Sequin Cropped Sweater $530.00
Velvet Kenna Ikat Sequin Dress $185.00
Lane Bryant Scored Sequin Bow Clutch by La Regale $44.00
Antik Batik Wallice Sequined Gown $950.00
Porter Grey Sequin Dress with Cutout Back $775.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Dress $198.00
Donna Karan Stretch Sequined Maxi Skirt $1895.00
Tibi Eclipse Sequined Silk Dress $1238.00
Victoria's Secret Sequined Blazer $159.00
Kate Spade Pop-Art Pearle Clutch $525.00
Jane Norman Grecian Knot Sequin Bandeau £12.50
Haute Hippie Sequined Fringed Chain Dress $595.00
Avenue Cardigan with Sequins $64.99+
Sachin + Babi Sima Sequin Gloves $100.00
Haute Hippie Chevron Sequined Mini Dress $695.00
Coast Felicity Sequin Top $165.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dee Dee Sequined Bolero Sweater $498.00
Lane Bryant Sequin Fold-Over Clutch $39.50
Velvet Sequined Detail Jersey Dress $315.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Leggings $39.99
Haute Hippie One-Shoulder Sequin Dress $595.00
Coast Maggie Knit Top $165.00
Pissaro Nights Sequin One-Shoulder Blouson Dress $198.00

Dressing hint: The more "liquid" the sequins make the piece look the better.