Every now and then a working gal needs to live a little and let her hair down. I want to share with you a fun opportunity where you can win a trip to NYC – the Kohl’s Rock & Republic Fashion Week Sweepstakes! Kohl’s is sending one winner and guest to NYC to see the runway debut of the new Rock & Republic collection, available only at Kohl’s.
For the sweepstakes, bloggers were asked to create a Total Rock Star Look. Here is my Rock Star outfit for the sweepstakes. Coming up with this look was a delightful good time as I love playing dress up especially for something like an edgy, rock-chic look.
My first and foremost must-have item for a Rock Star look is a biker jacket. This particular black bomber has an all-over quilted pattern that yields a wonderful luxe appeal.
The next key item has to be the shoes, and what is better than a pair of sexy heeled-booties? These black ruched booties play well against the pale gray trousers. The trouser pants soften the biker jacket.
And the accessories. I’m not a pile-up-on-jewelry kind of girl so I’m sticking with one bold necklace. Last but not least, you can’t go wrong with a simple clutch.
Now I’ve picked out my outift, enter for YOUR chance to win a trip out to the Rock & Republic Fashion Show in NY. What a fantastic experience that would be? It will be an ultimate girls night out! All you have to do is enter here (No purchase necessary. Ends 1/28 11:59 pm EST). The winning package is impressive to say the least. Good luck to both you & I!
Prizes:
Roundtrip airfare for two to New York City
3 nights’ hotel accommodations at the W New York-Times Square
Ground transportation to/from the airport & to/from fashion shows
Two tickets to the Rock & Republic fashion show
Rock & Republic makeovers for you and your guest: clothes, hair & makeup
Three hours of lost time I can’t get back. Completely wasted. Never again will I put myself in that predicament – the day after Christmas shopping at the mall. I have gradually lost interest in visiting local shops or malls while online shopping has become a integral part of my life. I haven’t gone holiday shopping at the mall for the last couple years as I have became an avid online shopper so I thought, why not this year, just for one day. I missed out on Black Friday so let’s go out to find some good deals the day after Christmas. Big mistake!
Me & my hubby (poor him!) helplessly stuck in the mall parking garage for a good 45 minutes. Talking about claustrophobic. I couldn’t bare wasting more time, we attempted to find a parking spot outside. Again with no success then to finally give up after wasting another 30 minutes. We came home exhausted without stepping a single foot inside the mall. Waste of gas, energy, and mostly, our precious time. I couldn’t even imagine the wait times in line just to check out. It’s all about waiting, waiting, and more waiting. No thanks! I’ve got better things to do.
What chaos that was. Would you rather fight the traffic and the crowds or browse and buy in a split second all on your own terms?
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As technology continues to advance there are more and more reasons every year as to why one would prefer online shopping over actual brick and mortar stores. Whether it be price comparison, lack of time to actually drive to your local mall or any other reason the conveniences online shopping provides will make even some of the hardcore in-store shoppers consider making the switch.
I woke up to a “today’s special value” from QVC on TV this morning that I simply couldn’t miss out on – Keurig Platinum Plus Series Brewer w/ 62 K-Cups& My K-Cup for $149.95$181.50. Â Just in time for a new coffee maker that I so desperately needed! Â What I really like about this latest Keurig brewer is the hot water on demand and the new hot water rinse features. Â Along with a quite brewing technology, made to fit a 12 oz travel mug, etc.
Also, this special set includes a My K-Cup to use any coffee grounds (a big bonus!) plus 62 K-Cups for you to enjoy. Â If you need a new, better coffee machine and want each and every cup to be fresh, try this on sale which is good for only today – one more reason to get it now! Â Available in Cinnamon, Platinum, and Black. Â I chose the platinum to go with our kitchen appliances. Â QVC also offers easy payment options.
We all have or have had laundry dilemmas. In my early years of college all I knew to do was shove a big pile into the washing machine. Washing instructions? What’s that? Who knows just how many tops and dresses I ruined in those years. One bad wash can completely ruin clothes, and believe me I’ve learned my lessons.
A wardrobe is a sizable investment for many of us especially working women in professional careers where suits and/or suit separates are required. Proper laundering plays a crucial part in lengthening the life of garments. Just remember back to a time where you bought a new top or several for that matter only to see the material breakdown after only a few washes?
When it comes to laundry, I treat all my clothes as delicate items including more durable cotton tops and jeans. By washing these items according to the instruction labels in “hot water & regular cycle” I noticed that the end result was speeding up the wear and fade compared to washing them using a gentle cycle in cold water. Since then I’ve stopped using hot water all together and only use gentle or hand wash cycles for all of my clothes.
Thanks to Tide Free for Coldwater in HE – my top choice for laundry detergent. It makes cold washing that much better and more effective. I occasionally use all-natural detergent from other brands but none compare to the cleaning power of Tide. So my Tide never runs out!
Specially formulated for cold water conditions in your high efficiency washer, Tide Free for Coldwater HE provides a brilliant clean, smart savings on energy and money, and is free of dyes and perfumes.
I’ve successfully washed countless delicate items (most of my wardrobe) with this detergent from little black dresses to sheer blouses, and much much more. It has helped to prolong my wardrobe and stretch my clothing budget, not to mention saving on energy costs.
Leather garments occasionally get wrinkles no matter how well we take care of them. Wrinkles are unsightly and take the beauty away from leather. The best way to restore a wrinkled leather garment is to have it professionally cleaned and pressed. If you want to save time & money, there are a few ways to get rid of wrinkles yourself. Some methods include using a steamer, hair dryer, or an iron.
Here are some quick tips on removing wrinkles using an iron & steamer. Irons seem to be the quickest way to smooth out the leather when compared to other methods. It is safe to iron leather as long as it’s done correctly. Always use extra caution working with leather garments.
Do you have any tricks to remove wrinkles on leather or tough wrinkles in general? You can watch ShopNBC on their Youtube Channel for more tips like this, hot finds and even shopping deals!
Farfetch brings some of the most renowned boutiques from around the world together in one place. They carry collections of unique and luxe designer clothing from Givenchy and Chanel Vintage to Isabel Marant. You can find tons of items that you won’t easily find at your local mall. Here are some of our favorites from the site, all of course would be wonderful additions to your work wardrobe. Also, for a limited time only, they are offering free returns worldwide. Be sure to stop by and check it out.
If I could afford vintage jewelry it would no doubt be Chanel. This ‘CC’ logo necklace is fabulously timeless and so easy to wear. The ring on the right is perfect for summer with clear quartz and silver band. Notice how the rock sets on the side instead of center?
I find smoothies are simply wonderful for breakfast. It’s a quick and healthy meal that will rev up your body prior to starting your work day. Smoothies provide energy, are very filling, and best of all they are mighty tasty. I switch up between veggies and fruits every few days to mix up the taste and nutrition.
Here is one of my favorite smoothies. I don’t have a name for this yet, maybe a Strawberry Almond Smoothie? There is no need for ice when using frozen fruits. Smoothies are incredibly versatile – use whatever ingredients you prefer. Jut throw in & blend away!
Ingredients (adjust each ingredient according to your liking)
Whether working for a corporation or in the comfort of your own home, the office is where people spend from as little as a couple of hours to the majority of their day. I work out of the house so having a well organized, efficient and stylish office is essential for me to be productive and inspired. Well, mostly to be inspired for me that is. Here are some decorating inspirations for your office or study room to bring a smile to your face every time you walk in.
Let the natural light pour in! Offices with big windows are so welcoming & inviting.
Here is an article, “Winter Workwear Essentials“, that we recently wrote for sheckys.com. Combat the cold weather in style with these must-have items.
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