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Unfortunately if you look out of the window its pretty clear that we’ve got a long winter ahead of use just around the corner. Depending on where you live the winter season can take forever, sometimes lasting all the way until April. Luckily for us, there are a lot of great looking winter wardrobe pieces coming out this fall and winter boots are on the top of the list.

 Most winter boots are deigned to try and keep the foot well ventilated, comfortable and warm. This is to accomplish several things; one of course is to keep your feet warm in the winter months. They are also made to be walked in. If you live in a bigger city sometimes it can be a nightmare walking outside in the winter. Sure your feet might stay warm, but sometimes it might be easier to just walk barefoot! Lastly, it’s very important to keep the foot well ventilated so that your feet don’t seat too much in your warm boots. This is also beneficial on those days where you may not NEED to wear boots, but they just look too darn cute with your outfit. This season there are a lot of great looking boots on the market that accomplish all of these things and more.

Over the last 20 years white gold has become a standard metal for wedding bands. Yellow gold has been the standard for practically any marriage band for hundreds of years and it wasn’t until recently when some brides decided that they would try a white gold band to be different. Since then the trend has exploded. After all white gold goes with pretty much everything and won’t clash with some colors like yellow gold will. It also has distinct advantages over silver bands as silver tarnishes and degrades far faster than gold.

White gold is actually much easier to work with from a jewelry maker’s standpoint as well and because of this we’re seeing styles of rings that traditional ring makers never dreamed of before. In fact there seems to be more varieties and styles of white gold wedding bands than any other precious metal in the world. White gold is typically cheaper than yellow gold rings simply because of the cost to make them and the demand for it.

As the fall season looms just ahead of us, professional women should really consider updating their workplace wardrobe. Fall is a great time to mix and match new and old pieces to put together brand new looks. The fall season is great for fashion because it allows us to integrate summer and winter outfits into fun and trendy fall ensembles.

 Here are some of the new fall trends for professional women.

 Retro vests and complimentary suits are making a huge comeback this year. Whatever the style or cut women are wearing vests with a variety of dark pants and colorful tops. Vests also have a very subtle masculine influence that really gives a strong pop to any work outfit. It’s expected that the big vest revival will continue into the spring season as well.

Every woman eventually has to face the big 4-0. However you’re makeup can help stretch out that 39^th birthday for many years to come! Here are just a few great makeup tips for women that want to stay in their 30’s for just a little bit longer.

The foundation for applying makeup professionally is having a good canvas to work with. Good skin is vital to applying good looking makeup. Make sure to fully clean and moisturize your face before applying any sort of makeup. Try to use products that are rich with retinals, peptides and antioxidants to help smooth out those tell-tale bags and lines. Before applying foundation, make sure to use something to smooth out the face like cover-up. Cover-up is a great product women over 40 can use to smooth out problem areas on the skin.

Some women have problems with the skin getting to red. Here is the solution:

Just thinking about the name Gucci immediately makes most people think about high quality fashion, perfection…the good life. Gucci has not only made an everlasting make on the Hollywood fashion industry, but it has been able to transcend the limitations of other high-end fashion companies. Gucci bas are based on durability and functionality first, and fashion second. This is the sole reason why the bags are revered as much as they are. Not only are they made from the most respected designers in the world, but also it’s going to last years longer than other bags.

 Gucci has introduced thousands of pieces throughout its history and they stand by every one. Their dedication to quality, fashion, functionality and customer loyalty has led them to the front of the pack in a very competitive industry.

Staying fashionable while traveling can be difficult. It’s easy to substitute a top or skirt mid day when your home closet is only a door away, but when you’re traveling, your choices are few and far between. When you don’t have a lot to work with there’s only two things you can do. Pack your suitcase correctly and go back to fashion basics. Follow these few tips and you’ll never have a fashion emergency when away from home.

Make sure to bring a lot of separate pieces in your suitcase. Instead of packing a bunch of predetermined outfits, try to load up only the pieces you wear most often. If you stick to separate pieces that are all interchangeable you can mix and match pieces with different shoes and accessories that you can wear more than once, which will make your luggage and packing much more manageable. .

Eye makeup is especially useful to really make the color of your eyes come alive. Eye

makeup products can make a smaller set of eyes look brighter and larger, and already large eyes can obtain a beautiful depth of color and richness as long as you are using the right shades and products.

It seems sometimes like we are more artists than anything else in the morning when it comes to makeup. 9 times out of 10 it takes years of practice to really understand how to use makeup properly for your skin tone and shape of face. There are some women unfortunately that will probably never understand how to wear makeup properly. I’m sure you’ve seen a couple examples! The first step in applying make up each day should be the eyes. The main reason for this is because the creams and foundations used on the other parts of your face can smear very easily and will make it next to impossible to apply eye make up properly.  

Pearls have unfortunately been given a bad rap over the last few years as being “grandma’s accessory” or “old-lady wear”. This is far from true. How did we come full circle in the last 50 years from pearls being one of the most expensive accessories you could buy to being the outdated child star of the accessories world? Pearls are special and should still be treated so. There are several things you can do to re-introduce pearls into your wardrobe, updating them for a trendy new look.

One way to accent a pearl necklace is by using an accent piece. Try finding a small broach or pendant with a bold color to use as a focus point on the necklace. Instead of the typical gold or silver chain, a string of pearls can be a wonderful accessory to pair with your favorite pendants.

Louis Vuitton is one of the few designers known for being one of the only high-end retailers that keeps a tight grip on its various production and resellers. Unfortunately, most women don’t know that Louis Vuitton doesn’t provide secondhand or used inventory to any resellers. Unfortunately this paves the way for far too many scams involving these popular bags. A quick search for Louis Vuitton bags online will show you 100 companies online that are selling fake Louis Vuitton bags. Many of these companies claim to sell 100% authentic, late run or used bags. Of course this isn’t true. Some of these scam artists will even buy real bags on ebay discounted or used and then rip apart the bag for its various labels. This way they can take a picture of the kickoff bag with 1 piece of authentic material sown in.  Although it may seem like every purse seller out there is trying to rip you off but there are a few ways that you can still ensure you get a real deal.

There are several things women of all shapes and sizes can do to stretch their wardrobe money. Check out these 5 tips to help you revitalize a wardrobe that you already have.

Most women are already aware that you can mix up pants and skirt suits and use the coat, slacks, and skirts as individual pieces. Take these loose pieces and pair them in different ways. For example, instead of just pairing the dark top with other dress pants use them with your casual jeans or shorts or over a long skirt. Rearrange your various levels of formal a bit for a brand new outfit. Mix various colors, especially ones that are associated with the spring and fall. Another great idea that’s along these lines is by mixing high-end pieces with bargain bin tops or jackets. This will give you even more options.