Look Hot in a Body Hugging Dress!

Who plans a wedding right after the holidays? Yikes! The thought of fitting into the new dress I bought pre-holiday pounds is just too scary.  According to Kim Kardashian the best way to look slim in your tight fitting dresses is to invest in a shape-boosting body suit which is similar to a SPANX like garment.  My Beauty Match.com in-house fashion junkie swear by Victoria’s Secret “So Curvaceous Slip”!  This nylon-spandex mini slip fits right under your bra and helps to create cleavage while sucking and smoothing down to the mid thigh.  Phew….Now I am ready to meet a cute guy at the wedding!

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Reebok Women’s Easytone Reenew Toner,White/Indian Magenta/Pure Silver/Steel,9 M US

We try and spend time in the gym but sometimes all the squats in the world won’t tighten our butt to perfection. Now we can tone outside of the gym to by just wearing Reebok’s Easytone Reenew Toner.  These lightweight sneakers are available in 7 awesome color combos. Easytone Reenew Toners strengthen and tone hamstring and gluteus muscles! With their affordable prices we can have a few pairs

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Missoni Home – Humbert Throw Pink/Multi

Missoni on a Mission…
September 13th was the day that Missoni launched Target into a whole new atmosphere! We all waited and counted down the days for this joyous event. Missoni created the most gorgeous line of clothes, accessories and house wares for Target. This Missoni line is everything you will need going into Fall. The knits are colorful yet dark enough to be worn with tights and a turtleneck. The capes are to die for-so Audrey Hepburn! From the computer sleeves to the throw blanket there is something for everyone!  Even thank you cards, so you can send one to Missoni to thank them for this fantastic line!

*Unless you were there bright an early Missoni for Target is sold out everywhere, but do not fret as there is more inventory on the way!!

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Michal Negrin Lovely Hoop Earrings with Blue Swarovski Crystals

Miriam Haskell Brass filigree hoop earrings with Swarovski crystals

Fall Fashion Trend Alert - Miriam Haskell Brass hoop earrings with swarovski crystals. Autumn hued beads and brass turn these hoops into a sparkly accessory to enhance any outfit. These brass hoops are wrapped with Swarovski crystals and glass beads.  Try them with a strapless dress for the next big cocktail party you attend. Visit Miriamhaskell.com for more detailed information – a My Beauty Match Insider favorite vendor!

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Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lip Gloss, Touch of Toffee 255, 0.23 Fluid Ounce (See all Lip Gloss)

Colorsensational Fall Lip color from Maybelline

Fashion Trend Alert: nude lips for the Fall!  Our friends at Maybelline have introduced 16 amazing nude shades. With names like Mochacino and Sweet Nectar they’re sure to make any man pucker up! Get your lips ready for the Fall season with these great new colors. My Beauty Match Insider top pick!

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I cannot tell you how much I love being invited to the annual French Lingerie fashion show!

Last year I went with my friend Krista, but this year I brought along with me my two product reviewers Eleni and Daphne!

There were people fashion, sexy shoes (which you’ll see on the video), gorgeous men and of course amazing sexy French Lingerie.

After attending a fashion show for the current collection of Mocha Design, I was so compelled to create this video which is followed by a slide show because I was dazzled!

These evening and wedding dresses are the latest collection by designer Vivienne Dacosta from Mocha Designs and the wedding hair styles are from Michelle at Atlanta Hair Designs!

You’ll be surprised by these designs because these dresses were created for women with curves who have loads of style and sophistication!

I hope you’ll enjoy the slide show as much as I enjoyed the fashion show!

Well everyone knows that First Lady Michelle Obama’s style has been the subject of a lot of conversations lately because the recent G-20 was a really fashion show in many ways. Indeed, the whole point of the top 20 leaders of the democratic world meeting for a few days in London was to talk about ways of improving the crumbling international economy. But, let’s face it, you could NOT open a newspaper or read a web site without hearing about “Michelle Obama’s fashion” … even CNN joined in and had daily fashion-flashes of the First Ladies designer  choices.

I know I might be a tad bit controversial here because contrarily to so many people I’m not always taken by Michelle Obama’s fashion sense and in some case I cringe when I see her choices. I still cannot believe the Isabelle Toledo lime green inaugural ensemble paired with forest green kitten heels. In my book, that was wrong-wrong-wrong.

Here’s also where I diverge from a lot of people: I say STOP comparing Michelle Obama to Jacqueline Onasis Kennedy – PLEASE STOP! They have distinct styles of their own and there have been forty years of fashion between the two First Ladies.

France and the U.S. are head to head on this ‘beauty AND brain’ race!

Have you noticed how the world of fashion is focusing on the battle of style between First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy of France and First Lady Michelle Obama of the US?

I think that it’s quite fitting because it’s been a long time since First Ladies of powerful countries have been oozing this much style and sophistication.

I should also point out that both First Ladies are the youngest First Ladies in recent memory: First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (41, born December 23, 1967) and First Lady Michelle Obama (45, born January 17, 1964). For those of my readers who didn’t know … First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy got married at 40 … Ladies there is hope to find love at any age!

As I was flipping the pages of Bazaar magazine (my favourite magazine for women who like style over trends), I have to say that I was extremely impressed with their “Shop Your Closet” in the January 2009 issue that featured Victoria Beckham on the cover.

It’s no secret that a lot of us will bypass the idea of buying new clothes because of the recession and we’ll do our best to recycle what we already have bought in past seasons. So many of us have already wardrobes packed and I’m sure there are a number of items that still have the price tags on them (by the way, if you’re not wearing it, sell it at consignment stores or on eBay for a little extra cash).

I think Donna Karan said it best when asked about how the financial situation will affect the world of fashion.

This spring season strongest trends are black/white and nude shades. Neither of these trends are new since we’ve been seeing them on and off on the runway for many decades. The big difference this year will be which items are you willing to invest in and which items you will recycle from your wardrobe.

>>>> Black/white keeps coming back!

When it comes to black/white, you’ll see a lot of polka dots and a lot of graphic prints. I don’t think I’ve ever warmed up to the idea of wearing polka dots and I doubt that I’ll start wearing that print now. That said, I do like some of the softer graphical prints that are coming out this season because they are less edgy than they were in the late 1980s when black/white was also very popular.

When it comes to the Queen of black/white you have to take a look at Chanel … because no one does black/white like she does.

>>>>Nude Shades are back!

I don’t have to tell you how much sexier you can feel when you’re wearing sexy lingerie. I also don’t have to tell you how the French master the art of lingerie. French women take their undergarments seriously and I think this is one of the big mistakes so many women make … they ignore the importance of sexy and properly fitted undies.

When I watch some of my favourite styles and makeover shows like Gok Wan’s “How to Look Good Naked” and Tim Gunn’s “Guide to Style”, there is always a HUGE emphasis on how the proper bra or panties can do wonders for your self-esteem because you end up looking much better in your clothes and that can only boost your confidence.

I read Sophie Kinsella’s book ages ago and I could not believe Becky Bloomwood’s shopping addiction.

In a few days, the “Confessions of a Shopaholic” movie will hit the big screen, but I’m curious to see how well it’s going to be received.

I was having a conversation not long ago with a contact of mine and I told her that I had a feeling that given the recent turn of events in the economy, there are a lot of women who won’t want to see the vices that landed them in the poor house on the big screen.

It’s no secret that since October 2008 (when the stock market crashed) the sale of most designer items including high priced handbags and signature shoes has come to a screeching halt because so many people have lost their jobs, seen their retirement funds fizzle into nothingness or seen the value of their house drop by several percent.

It’s gotten a whole lot harder to justify a $2,500 handbag or a $1,600 pair of Christian Louboutin high heel boots … no matter how killer they look on you.

Everyone and their dog had an opinion on the Queen of Soul’s Inauguration grey hat with big bow hat. I would never wear that kind of hat, but we’re talking about Aretha Franklin and she should be able to wear whatever she wants!

In fact, I think that Aretha’s hat got the most media coverage in terms of fashion statement and I might even be tempted to say that she might have received more press buzz than First Lady Michelle Obama’s couture choices.

This breaking news just arrived in my inbox one second ago about what Michelle Obama will wear today.

It seems the First Lady will go Latin with her design because she’s chosen to wear an outfit by Isabel Toledo at the swearing-in of her husband Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th president on Capitol Hill this morning.

Toledo is a Cuban-born designer who has worked under her own name for more than 20 years and briefly served as creative director for Anne Klein.

No word yet as to what the outfit will look like, but it surely will be stunning because this is a HUGE day for Michelle Obama and the entire Obama clan!!!