Here are a few names of sources for large size shoes and hard to find sizes:

• tallgirlshop.com
• kathrynkerrigan.com
• torrid.com
• roamans.com
• zappos.com
• gap.com
• jcrew.com
• svobodastyle.com

If you need help shopping, I can make your shopping time very efficient, and even help you shop online.

Two new Consignment shops just opened up in the Boulder/Longmont area. Check out Fabulous Finds at 600 S. Airport Rd. (cross street Nelson). They have cute clothes, fabulous furniture & sweet house hold goods. The owners are so nice! In Boulder stop by Hip Consignment at 1468 Pearl St, right across from Starbucks. Happy hunting!

 

 

 

GET THE RIGHT PROM DRESS!

 

 

 

 

Know a girl going to Prom?  Call me for complete stress relief.  I shop for prom dresses with your daughter.  Ahhhh…no fighting. mmm…

 

 

 

Not sure you want to take the plunge and have a personal style consultation?  Get some girl friends together for a Smart Style Fashion Party!  The hostess receives two free hours of personal shopping!

 

To make an easy, low-cost exfoliator, simply mix a quarter teaspoonful of kosher salt or large granulated sugar into your cream facial cleanser.  Scrub for two minutes.  Repeat once a week for glowing skin.

For Quality Alterations, Tailoring, and other Sewing Needs visit Elizabeth at Sew Biz at 2793 Iris Ave. in north Boulder.  She’s in the shopping center on the n.w. corner of 28th & Iris.  She’s  friendly, competent, and she knows how to fit a woman’s figure. 303-449-2793 and visit her website at www.sew-biz.com.

Most commercial hand and body lotions contain an ingredient called paraben.  I was told by a nurse that paraben has been linked to certain cancers in studies involving female mice.  Look for “Paraben Free” lotions in stores like Whole Foods.  I use “alba, very emollient body lotion.”

Always wear odd numbered strands of pearls.  In other words, one, three, or five strands.  They look just as fabulous with a little black dress as they do with trouser jeans and layered sweaters with some great boots.  You can wear the grey pearls if you’ve got grey, white, or black hair, otherwise stick with ivory or white pearls.  And don’t be afraid to layer you favorite chain necklaces with your pearls for an updated look.

Make sure that your concealor matches your skin tone or is a half a shade lighter.  To check if concealor is too dark, squeeze a tiny bit onto a white triangular make-up sponge.  Hold the sponge up to your cheeck.  If you have rosy skin tones, your concealor should have the words “rosy” or “ivory” or “light”  in the color name.  If you have golden or yellow skin tones, your concealor’s name should have the words “warm” or “beige”.  Concealor should cover up dark circles, blemishes or uneven skin tones.  Don’t make them darker; cover up and blend, blend, blend.  Use loose or pressed powder to set.

On hot, humid days of summer, when your hair isn’t going to hold a curl for more than five minutes, put it up in a French twist. For a soft, sophisticated look that works for the office or anywhere, blow-dry your hair with a round brush on the ends and at the crown of the head for lift. Back comb the crown and sides slightly. Gather the hair as if to put it in a pony tail, but twist it starting at the center of the back of the head. Continue twisting and bring the hair upward. If it’s long, tuck the rest of the hair under for a tidy look, or let the ends cascade over the clip. Use a barrette or two-combed clip to keep in place. Release a few tendrils of hair in front of ears and back of neck for a soft, romantic look. Lovely!

 

 

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How do you know what colors are best and what styles will flatter your unique body type?  Call or email me and we’ll figure it out.  You’ll try on styles that you never would have chosen yourself, but you’ll be able to see that they look great on you!  Wouldn’t you love to look more…confident, up-to-date, age-appropriate , and beautiful?

Please clink on Marian’s blog to read more on health, beauty, and lifestyle. Looking forward to hearing from YOU!