Beauty & Style Buzz

I used to keep my necklaces in a jewelry box and of course it was a chore to untangle them when I wanted to wear one. I did keep some of my more delicate chains draped over a mirror.

But my mom bought me this cute necklace stand and it's made my life easier. Well, easier when it comes to finding an untangled necklace.

Photo from Urban Outfitters

There are tons of ways to wear a scarf, but a hooded scarf introduces a whole new look. I know they makes hooded scarves for kids, and why not make them for adults -- we lose our hats, too! 

I really love Urban Outfitters' 2890 by Arne & Carlos Intarsia Hooded Scarf ($48) -- kind of expensive though. Maybe it's because it's from Scandinavian designers? I love the print and the length. And it delicately drapes over your head.

I also found these....

Photo from LUSH

The holidays are coming! Eek! Where did the second half of this year go?!

For those of you who started shopping already, or want to get a head start, LUSH has some sweet deals (free stuff!!!) for the early bird.

LUSH is one of my favorite bath and body brands -- handmade, organic, fresh, and always yummy smelling. The solid shampoo bars and American Cream conditioner are my favorites. They also make really cool pre-wrapped gift boxes (like the one featured at left) that have a slew of great stuff.

I think I'm going to have to do some shopping. One for me, one for my sister. One for me, one for my mom.

Here is the scoop on the deals happening now....

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Kate Hudson has been at every Yankee baseball home game in the past few weeks (I think) and my brother-in-law seems to think she is Alex Rodriguez' good luck charm. Kate's been dating A-Rod for a while now.

Khloe Kardashian just married LA Lakers basketball player Lamar Odom, and she's been spotted supporting her man courtside along with her sister Kim -- who is also dating a sporty guy -- Reggie Bush plays football for the New Orleans Saints. (My husband's team! I think Reggie is so cute!)

When cheering on their men, Kate and Khloe still manage to look stylish. Oh of course they do!

Photo by RAW Essentials

Am I allowed to hate on supermodels because they always look perfect? Yes, yes I am. But how cool is it that Carol Alt is willing to share some of her skin care secrets with us? OK Carol -- I can't hate...it's only love. And I love her new line of products!

Carol lives a raw food lifestyle -- everything is in its purest state. And she wanted beauty products that followed suit. So she developed a line of products called RAW Essentials that are free of chemicals and are great for your skin. 

She's sharing some of her secrets with us that are proof that it's not just about what you do or use on and in your body, it's how you do it. Here are her tips to winterize your skin and keep a glow all year long.

There was nothing that was going to take my heels away from me. Nothing, I thought. Sure, the heels weren't always three-inches, but there was always a heel. Two inches were low to me.

Nothing...until I hit my third trimester of pregnancy. And it had to take that for me to understand the hype and get over my snobbery of flats.

I've said this before -- flats look great on others. But on me, they felt weird, didn't look good, even hurt my feet.

Photo from Superdry

I don't need another store to love. Seriously. H&M came along I don't know how many years ago, and I was hooked. Uniqlo. Mango. Forever 21, Topshop, Zara. Madewell. Anthropologie. Thanks a lot for making cute clothes that I must have.

And now there's a new store called Superdry. Someone needs to take away my credit cards.

I can never have enough bags. I have a diaper bag, the bags I try to remember to take to the grocery store when I shop, and of course, tons of bags I use for my wallet, makeup, and slew of personal stuff.

I have bags in solid colors and I have vibrant, colorful bags, too. And I have a sweet spot for anything vintage. Which is why I'm loving these Pepsi bags from Envirosax made from recycled plastic bottles.

They come in fun colors, but also feature vintage prints and they can be used for just about anything -- for your everyday items to shopping trips.

I have five different Heritage Designs (the vintage looks) to give away!

To enter to win, tell me...

Photo from Project Runway

Althea's look

Photo from Project Runway

Logan's look

Last week's Project Runway had me scratching my head -- what is going on with them? There wasn't much to like in this last challenge. Are they all too busy talking about each other to focus on their own designs?

There usually is a couple of looks I love, but not this time.

Spoiler ahead...let's dish....

My mom and dad on their wedding day.

I remember missing the bus as a kid and she'd have to drive us to school. She wouldn't leave the house without her lipstick. So maybe her hair was a mess and she had on PJs under her coat, but her lips were perfectly painted red.

Another woman in my life who had amazing style was my aunt Eileen. She too always looked gorgeous. I remember her hair being frosted in the 80s and I thought it was just the most glamorous look. She was like Farrah Fawcett meets Lauren Bacall.