Trend Alert - Bib Necklaces

Want to make a statement? Decorate your neck with a bold bib necklace! Just remember to keep your clothing simple when sporting this trend.


1. Bouyant Bib Necklace ($38)
2. Sequin Bib Necklace ($17.80)
3. Gardenia Bib Necklace ($198)
4. Beaded Cutout Bib Necklace ($16.80)
5. Millie's Eating Contest Necklace ($188)
6. Jeweled Medallion Necklace ($6.80)

Bathing Suit a Pain in Your Neck?

Don't you just hate that back pain you get in your neck from your bathing suit knot or strings. The people of NySeas (nice-ees) have heard your cry and have patented a super soft silicon-based product to 'suit' your needs. The NySeas are designed to minimize or eliminate the pressure and discomfort exerted to the neck areas from bathing suit ties or strings.

These cool little do-dads retail for about $6 and are available for purchase at their online store or at various retailors throughout the US (a complete list is available on their site).

They are so confident their product will deliver all of their claims that they back it with a satisfaction guarantee AND they give away free samples. They also have a NySeas Network (which I have not yet joined) where you can also get free samples and earn reward points for great gifts.

Summer Maxi Dresses

This year’s maxi dresses feature bold colors, graphic prints, tie dye, and ombre effects. These dresses can go from casual to dressy, from a daytime BBQ to the most fabulous summer wedding. And with prices that start and just $19.99, there's room for this trend in everyone's budget.


1. Roxy 'Best Match' Colorblock Maxi Dress ($49.50)
2. Gypsy 05 Organic Maxi Dress in Fuschia ($120)
3. Ella Moss Flora Maxi Dress ($177)
4. Xhilaration Maxi Dress ($19.99)
5. AE Softest Maxi Dress ($24.95)
6. Gypsy 05 Zoe Maxi Dress ($121)

Polyvore - Express your style

My new shopping/designing obsession - Polyvore

Seriously this site is awesome! It's a free site where you can shop and mix and match products from your favorite stores to create custom looks. I love it! You can also browse other peoples looks for inspiration. Clothes and accessories range from the Abercrombie to Alexander McQueen.

It's pretty addicting once you get a hang of it.

Muffin Top - the Fashion Faux Pax

Muffin top - sure way to ruin ANY outfit and grab much unwanted attention. There are so many terrible reasons this happens - that time of the month, jeans left in the dryer too long, or the sad truth that your favorite jeans have somehow become your skinny jeans (a devistating thought I know).

The truth of the matter is you will look much skinnier in jeans that fit you right than cramming your ass into something that is simply too small for your body.

What ever the reason - Muffin top happens to everyone sometimes. While the best solution is to simply pick a pair of pants that fit you better, here are a few suggestions for those in denial:

Layer, layer layer
The worse thing you can do is wear a tight belly shirt - baggy is the way! Chances are you have muffin top because your jeans are too tight - never forget the rule: tight pants/loose shirt and vice versa. That's a good rule of thumb for fashion in general - revealing skirt/modest shirt and vice versa.

The Muffin Top Stopper
I found this product online at muffintopstopper - I can't vouch for it since I never tried it, but the theory behind it makes sense. It's a waistband extender custom made to match your jeans. It seems like they are targeting pregnant women which is smart - saves money on maternity clothes.

INCH-MASTER Waitband Stretcher
I have saved the best for last - this is a product that I know actually works. It's available on Amazon for $29.95 and is absolutely worth every penny! The stretcher increases your waistband up to 5" - really! Basically you place the stretcher in the waistband once they come out of the wash and let them air dry. This product is so awesome I am officially deeming it a necessity!


Bottom line is this ladies - we are women and by nature we are curvy, it is the way god made us and what makes us beautiful. We need to embrace our curves and be sensitive to what works and what does not.