You Style The Day Wrap Up

Big thanks to everyone who participated in You Style the Day! I thought it would be great to see all of you beautiful and stylish ladies together in one post. Be sure to click on the images below and read what each gal had to say!

Here they are in no particular order:

Jennipher, Pretty in Purple

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Rhea's cherry dress

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Printed sweater and dress

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Stripe top with red jacket and gold, sparkly skirt

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Trish's Sparkle And Shine

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Elaine's Earrings

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Black tank, sparkling necklace, grey pants and black DVF sandals

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Lisa shows off her sparkly bangles and ring

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Linda's outfit

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Bubble Gum Babe

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Sarah's Steampunk Vest

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Kristen's Pop of Pink

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Animal print rubber boots

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Trish's Cream Colored Mix

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Beauty Is …

I recently came across this quote and felt like it fit the motto of this blog so I decided to share:

Quote From Emma Stone

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Flats in LA: A Girls Best Friend

Today I decided to do a post on flats.  I use to cringe at the thought of wearing them, but living in LA, I’ve learned to love ‘em.  I think we can all agree that a great pair of heels makes your legs look great, but not if you’re hobbling around in them. I reserve my heels for any occasion where my husband and I are driving in the car. We walk A LOT and there are tons of hills and bumpy sidewalks to tackle so flats in LA are a girls best friend. Thing is, while walking about you still want to look good. Luckily, there are a plethora of fancy-shmancy flats to choose from.

I realize that for the rest of the country, you’re trading in your flats and sandals for boots, but here in LA we still have a few good weeks of sandal wearing weather. (Yes, there actually is a time when it DOES feel too chilly to wear flats and sandals all year round) Maybe these will inspire you to find some great flats for next spring. Enjoy!

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Nails

I’m not exactly a “go get your nails done” type of girl. Why? Because as soon as the polish is on, I seem to screw it up. I just can’t seem to sit still long enough to let those suckers dry! With that said, I did recently take a trip to the nail salon with a friend and I decided that if someone else was going to do my nails, I was going to go for something fun. Surprisingly, I seemed to keep my nails looking good all week! No smudges or screw ups … yet.

Manicure

I’ve also come across some DIY sites that show you how to create Ombré nails. I’ll definitely be trying this out! Whether it’s a gradient down the nail or across all 5, I love this! Here’s how you can do it at home: http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/04/pretty-polish-idea

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Samira 13 Fine Jewelry Photo Shoot

Recently, I had the opportunity to work with designer/sculptor Samira Sizdahkhani of Samira 13 Fine Jewelry. Located in the heart of the Sunset strip in Los Angeles, California, Samira’s pieces are beyond cool. Soft and sweet meets rock and roll. Sophisticated bad girl. No wonder Madonna, Kelly Osbourne, Lea Michele and other celebs are rocking her pieces! I instantly fell in love with her work, and I’m pretty sure you will too.

To learn more about Samira 13 OR if ya wanna grab a few of her pieces for yourself, visit: www.samira13.com

Big shout out goes to Sarah Goff Roiko of The Elizabeth Kill. Thanks for lending me your beautiful self for the photo shoot!

Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

Designer – Samira 13
Tahitian pearl waterfall necklace on brown leather.

Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

Designer – Samira 13
Fresh water pearl stretch bracelets with sterling silver fringe (or sterling silver spikes).

Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

Designer – Samira 13
Long fresh water pearl fringe necklace.

Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

Designer – Samira 13
Tahitian pearl stackable rings.

Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

Designer: Radá
Available at Samira 13 Fine Jewelry.

All photos Copyright © 2012 Amber Ward

Jewelry : Samira 13 Fine Jewelry

www.amberward.com

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Amanda And Lindsay vs. Laverne And Shirley?

Amanda and Lindsay” – Two starlets making their dreams come true … doing it their way.

My friend (and Lindsay look-alike) Jennipher Foster just finished up this hilarious project. It’s short, it’s funny and it deserves your attention for the next 87 seconds! Watch it, share it and vote for it on Funny or Die! The more views the better. Thank you!!

Amanda and Lindsey - Video by Jennipher FosterClick the image above to view the video

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Pearls + Zippers + Camo

The other day I rolled out of bed and said “I need camouflage pants!” Paired with pearls and zippers, this lovely lady-like look blends hard and soft styles together, setting it apart from the rest.

Camouflage, Pearls and Zippers

Samira 13 Jewelry

Jewelry from Samira 13 Fine Jewelry (Los Angeles, CA)

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You Style The Day – Kristen’s Pop of Pink

Kristen (Blogger at kcattaraugus.blogspot.com and thisuglybeautiful.blogspot.com ) is showing us how a pop of pink mixed with a neutral can make a statement … in more ways than one. Thanks for sharing your look with us Kristen!
Kristen Says: I have been really inspired by your blog to look at my closet differently. Mixing classic pieces with patterns and sparkly, blingy things. Today’s look is inspired by Style the Day, although a little Fashion Playtes style with top coming from one post-nudes, and the bottom-brights and color block.
 
I usually think about what I am going to wear in the shower every morning. Most of what I wear is a silent expression of what I am thinking at the moment or who I am. I wore this nude top as a commentary about that poor girl who got suspended this week from school because she wore leggings the same color as her skin. I was thinking while washing my hair how stupid that was. Hence the top.
 
The bottom and shoes were about mixing hues that don’t seem like they go together, like hots and cools, and I was inspired by the color blocking posts. I would usually pair this top with my standby black or a pair of jeans. Thank you for giving me a new perspective.
Other looks sent in from “Style The Day” readers:
Stripe top with red jacket and gold, sparkly skirtLisa shows off her sparkly bangles and ringPrinted sweater and dress
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Get Pretty In Punk

I decided to go a little bit punk rock / a little bit tom boy on you this week. Pair a look like this with heels and you take it from casual to sexy punk rocker in seconds.

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Beauty & Style Radiates from the Inside Out

Because I believe that being good to your insides will help you shine on the outside, I decided to ask Jamee Tuttle (Wellness Coach) to write a blog post on beauty from the inside. If you like what she has to say and want to learn more, visit her online at: http://thrivinglifenow.com or follow her blog: http://thrivinglifenow.com/blog  She’s got all kinds of ways to help YOU be a better YOU … inside and out!

Jamee Tuttle of Thriving Life Now

Have you seen those women (and men, too!) who walk down the street, around the office or wherever you may see people and they just seem to radiate with beauty, handsomeness and confidence?

They seem to mostly be in a decent mood, and are comfortable with themselves. And, even if you don’t like their personal “style”, or a particular outfit they are wearing, they seem stylish and always pulled together, too!

And on top of all of this you notice the best part: when they open their mouths to speak, communicate and interact with others, their outer beauty matches their inner beauty because they are coming from a place of SELF-LOVE.

They treat others with kindness and respect. They are free of jealousy, free of gossip and free of that constant comparison thing that happens to so many of us, myself included.

They are radiating their inner beauty. They may not even be “traditionally beautiful” (whatever that is?!!) or super-model attractive but they have got IT.

What IS that?

That is self-love. When you truly love yourself and feel and know you are a worthy human being, you vibrate energetically at a higher level in life. You interact with others differently, you speak differently and you dress accordingly. You are comfortable in your own skin and with your body – no matter what size – and you don’t fear self-expression nor do you worry about the opinions of others.

That is a beautiful place to be in one’s life, and that beauty radiates from inside you, out into the world.

When this happens, you are YOU and can express yourself in many ways, whether it be with fashion, art, music, sports, yoga, writing…however you like to express…it just pours out.

And that is stylish. That is inner beauty shining out for the world to see. In my way of thinking and expressing, that is thriving.

Take note of these people,  friends, co-workers and even strangers. Learn from them. Their radiation of light and self-love gives us permission to do the same.

Jamee Tuttle
Founder of Thriving Life Now!
Photo credit: Amber Rishavy at Pixel Dust Photography

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