Splendicity Weekend Reads

The weeks Splendid best!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is giving away spa products worth $48.

Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint thinks that the K-Palette Real Lasting 24 hours Liquid Eyeliner is the best thing since sliced bread. See why.

Raging Rouge listens to expert advice from Dr. Jeanette Graf on how to stop (and reverse) the aging process!

Hot Mama Daily talks about a new color obsession for Spring 2008.

Aging Fabulous asks, Do you use eye cream?

She Knows Best wants Justin Timberlake to give Iggy Pop some lesson.

Haute and Bothered's psyched to see a Murakami grow in Brooklyn.

Style It Less wants to show Britney Spears how to wear a white halter dress for less.

Style Tots asks, an Xbox 360 or a Burberry Peacoat?

STYLEnosh quips that confidence is the most stylish thing you can wear.

Wardrobe Oxygen reviews plus size couture line Trentacosta New York.

A Touch of Blusher will be buying the latest fragrance from Stella McCartney.

My Wardrobe Today reviews a few beauty products from Benefit and Philosophy.

Snarkstress shares a lesson on how to completely overwhelm a small frame, compliments of the lovely Hayden Panettiere.

Teen Style Lounge is budget shopping in 5’s, finding 5 Super Sweet Easter Dresses under $20 and 5 Short and Sassy Prom Dresses under $75.

The Fashionable Kiffen celebrates St. Patrick's Day.

Raging Rouge listens to expert advice from Dr. Jeanette Graf on how to stop (and reverse) the aging process!

Beauty Banter speaks exclusively with Smashbox Cosmetics Lead Makeup artist, Lori Taylor, backstage at our dear friend, Nicky Hilton's, L.A. Fall Fashion show. Find out the inspiration for the look... and what products she used to achieve it!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you how to recreate the look Stila created for Wayne Lee, Fall 2008

The Wearing of the Green: Top It Off

On St. Patrick's Day, there are two things you need to top off - your outfit and your beer. The choice of beer is up to you (Guinness, people - it is good for you!), but here are some adorable green tops that have plenty of Irish spirit.

And a few more for good measure:

Get the best deal on these tops and more with Shopzilla.

The Wearing of the Green: Embrace Your Inner Magpie

St. Patrick's Day can be lots of fun. Jewelry and sparkly things can also be lots of fun. So why not combine the two and adorn yourself with some glittering green jewels? The right shade of green can be incredibly flattering (try warm shades - think yellow undertones - for warm skin tones, and blue-tinged green for cooler complexions), and an emerald-colored necklace or bracelet is a good way to show your Irish spirit on the 17th and it will be still be be wearable the rest of the year.

Get the best deal on this jewelry and more with Shopzilla.

And if none of these are your thing, check out Dasha Boutique's fabulous selection of green necklaces, earrings, and bracelets here.

The Wearing of the Green: Dress It Up

Just because St. Patrick's Day is typically spent drinking green beer and enjoying all things Irish in a rather casual fashion doesn't mean that you can't dress things up a little. Check out these simple but stylish shamrock-hued frocks and glam it up a little for St. Pat, or save your gorgeous green dress for future spring celebrations.

Get the best deal on these green dresses and more with Shopzilla.

The Wearing of the Green: Handbag Edition

Yesterday I featured some green shoes for St. Patrick's Day; however, a cute pair of pumps is definitely not the only way to show your Irish spirit. For instance, an emerald green handbag is another fun accessory that will stay stylish post-holiday as well. Here are some options:

All of these bags are under $100; the clutch in the middle is actually only $14.99 at Target, and the other two are available at Ebags.com (on the left) and Steve Madden (on the right). Perfect for carrying on St. Pat's, and afterwards - a bright green bag is a great accent with a neutral outfit.

Shop for the best deal on green bags and more with Shopzilla.

The Wearing of the Green

I heart St. Patrick's Day - I went to Notre Dame, after all, and I can definitely get behind a holiday that includes drinking some delicious Irish beer. Therefore, this week I'll be posting a variety of green items that are perfect for celebrating all that is Irish.

Let's start with shoes, because a great pair of shoes is the foundation for every outfit.

Whether you like classic pumps or something a bit more distinctive, there are green shoes for everyone. Need pairing options? Try mixing kelly green with navy or icy pink for a preppy look; it also works with yellow and other shades of blue. Just avoid red, as red and green don't exactly evoke the correct holiday.

Get the best deal on green shoes and more with Shopzilla.

The Chameleon Dress, Via Etsy

Long time readers of this blog might know that I am a huge fan of items I can wear multiple ways, like convertible dresses. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I covet this gorgeous deep blue dress by Etsy seller Isadora Clothing. I wish I had caught it before it sold out!

She's definitely a seller to watch - check out the rest of her creations here. And if you've never shopped Etsy, what are you waiting for? There are tons of interesting one-of-a-kind items to be found.

Yay or Nay: Leather Pencil Skirts

A while back I got an email from a reader, answered their question, and promptly forgot to post it on my blog (hey, at least I answered them, right?). Anyways, the question was about leather pencil skirts - trashy or potentially classy, with the right outfit? Or are they forever relegated to Halloween costumes and dominatrix apparel?

Now, any piece of leather clothing that is not a jacket can be tricky to wear - there is fine line between looking sleek and sexy and looking well, cheap. First of all, "fitted but not overly tight" should be your mantra; besides the fact that ultra-tight clothing flatters almost no one, you need to be able to walk in your skirt! Second, let the skirt be your va-va-voom eye-catching piece and keep the rest of your outfit on the tailored side. Crisp button downs, simple turtle-necks, and even basic tees all work.


Third, this is not the time to go for the mini - keeping it around knee-length is much more elegant. Last but not least, rich neutrals and jewel tones are easier to pull off than black or brights, so think chocolate, cognac, and burgundy, perhaps with interesting details like an embossed crocodile print.

Shop for this leather pencil shirt and more with Shopzilla.

Anthropologie Hops On the Marrakesh Express

Although Anthropologie is not a regular shopping stop of mine, after viewing their latest catalog I'll have to make it one. Everything is glamorous, exotic, and straight out of Marrakesh - perfect for a modern gypsy.



Many thanks to Maryam in Marrakesh for the tip - and check out her blog for much more on Marrakesh, Morocco, and tons of beautiful posts and pictures.

Target is Getting Subversive

Target's list of creative collaborations keeps getting longer - most recently, the Bull's Eye has partnered with Justin Giunta, the designer behind Subversive jewelry. The collection will be available at select stores and online starting March 23rd, and the prices will range from $14.99 to $59.99.

Here are some pictures:


Check out more Subversive for Target here.

Splendicity Weekend Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this week's splendid best in beauty, style and shopping!



A Touch of Blusher picks personal favorites from the Fafi for MAC collection.

It's an Urban Jungle out there! Style Goodies found ten, safari-inspired pieces from $20 to $365!

Snarkstress tells you how to handle a last-minute Oscar invite from George Clooney.

Miley Cyrus's Oscar look has Teen Style Lounge's vote for "Must Copy for Prom".

Beauty Banter gives you A Girl's Guide to Primers.... everything you ever wanted to know, including the best products to buys!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has an exclusive spring look from shu uemura.

STYLEnosh questions how you feel about yourself and your style.

The Scented Life is excited about a new Bond No 9 Andy Warhol scent, Union Square, just in time for spring!

The Latest Luxe has found her golden ticket to happiness in the Mulberry Mabel Bag.

My Wardrobe Today tries out the Turbo Ion Croc Wet to Dry Flat Iron - is it worth the hype?

Wardrobe Oxygen reviews two style savers under $10 that should be in any woman's luggage.

Every amazing hair style begins with a great brush - Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint tells all.

The Fashionable Kiffen lists the top ten trends for Spring 2008.

Raging Rouge falls in love with the California-girl beauty delivered by tarte Ready, Set, Glow.

makeup loves me goes on faux-cation!

eBeautyDaily talks about her favorite essentials, and some soon to be essentials, from 3 Custom Color Specialists.