Sunday, May 30, 2010

little blessings

Well, I can say I have met some wonderful, gorgeous and intelligent women these past two months. They have allowed me to go in their homes, dig through closets and take out some of the most important items of clothing in their closets, they are all troopers. Starting over fresh and new gives us all a new perspective on our life . I want to say thank you to these wonderful women, they have encouraged me as well as inspired me to continue doing what I do. It takes a lot of strength to get rid of things that you have held onto for such a long time. You go girls!!!


What a wonderful job, I love clothes, I love helping others and being able to combine the two really is a huge blessing. Also, being able to meet new friends, sharing, talking about our feelings, and shopping for great buys, what more could any girl want. Thank you ladies for making my dream come true, and giving me the opportunity to do what I absolutely love!!! You are my little blessings. God is awesome!!! I pray that he helps me continue this journey that I have always longed for. And if the journey stops, I praise God for allowing me to be able to live my dream. Thank you all , and lets remember all the little blessing on our lives.

XXXX Laura

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Friday, May 28, 2010

Sex in the City

Hey friends,

I had the best time Thursday night. I went to see one of my favorite movies with two wonderful friends, we had such a great time!!! If you want to see a feel good, fashion forward movie then you need to see Sex in the City. I know the clothes are a little extreme, but they are so beautiful!!!

The one thing that I admire about the movie and who wrote it is that she takes it to a whole different level of confidence. These girls look great!!! They all have wonderful self esteem, and when you see how good they feel in what they have on, it makes you wonder why can't we be like that? I am not talking about wearing extreme outfits, I am talking about putting something on that looks great on you and feeling like you can take on the world. And that's what the gorgeous women do in Sex in the City!!!
So as crazy as this sounds, if you go and see this fabulous movie, be sure to take in everything, their personalities, Wardrobe, and self confidence . I feel sure you too will have, and want, the fun, positive, energy that these amazing women give out!
What a great movie!!! We all need to be like these ladies in some form or fashion ; )

http://fashion.about.com/cs/celebtrendsetters/a/sexandcitystyle.htm

If you want to pull off that Sex and the City look with out going overboard read this, or give me a call!!! I can help you get that look.

XXXXX To all my gorgeous Blogger friends.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Transition

Ok,
So if you read my blogs then you know what I am talking about when I say transition. I know we hate to spend a lot of money on clothes for a short time in between seasons. So here's a little tip that I like to share. Be sure to buy items that you can put jackets or cute cardigans over when you get into the fall and Winter months. Buy, tops that you can wear with leggings and or jeans, Skinnie or you regular jeans. You can put them with boots or a great pair of closed toe flats. And then add your gorgeous accessories and you are good to go!


Ladies, if you are short like me be sure to hang onto your pointy toe boots and shoes, this will make you look much longer in the legs

Charlotte Russe - BOGO 50% Mem Day

Charlotte Russe - BOGO 50% Mem Day
Check it out, great sale!!!

great time to shop!!!

Hey Friends, this is a great weekend to do a little shopping. You are going to find wonderful deals, as well as clothes that you can transition into fall and winter. Be sure to check out my blog. I tell you how to do those easy transitions.Enjoy the Gap Coupon. Remember about the t-shirts from Gap. You can dress them up or down. xxxx Laura

Also, I have another little in expensive tip. I talk about wearing Jewelry to add a little more style to your outfit. Well be sure to check out Claire's, they have cute jewelry at great prices!

http://www.gap.com/browse/subDivision.do?cid=5058&tid=gpembcm1030&EV=5272010_N_GT8&DI=49904605&CD=GC_GPR

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Body Type and Color

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33091361/ns/today-today_fashion_and_beauty/#hybrid_video
Hey Everyone,
Sorry for all the post on your body type, but I think it is so important that we know what shape we are. We all want to look cute and trendy and we get discouraged because it doesn't look good on us. Don't get discouraged, because we can all wear the latest trends. Figuring out your body type will help you take that first steep into the fashion feel good world!!!

http://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/What_Colors_Look_Good_on_Me

Ok, now lets figure out what our colors look good on you. This is just as important as the body type. Don't wear a color that will wash you out, or make you look bigger,this makes a major difference in how you find items of clothing that are right for you.

I also feel like if you enjoy wearing the colors that to not match your color tone, than put accessories with it that have your color tones in them. It can be a scarf,belt, jewelry and etc. I am not opposed to adding color where it needs it. Besides, we do that with our clothes, we add a belt if we need to make our waste look slimmer,we add shoes with heels to make our legs look longer and etc...

Being comfortable is so important, and that is what my goal is for each and everyone of you.

If you have any questions be sure to send me a e-mail or give ma a call.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Confident

Ok,
I went jogging today and of course that is my time to myself and to God. I was thinking about how many times I had people tell me that I wouldn't make it in life. I think them now, telling me that made me stronger. I jokingly tell my friends that school was not easy for me, and that I would much rather be taking my art classes or reading my fashion magazines. With that said, I had a lot of mountains to climb, as well as many disappointments. But, if I didn't have those mountains or those disappointments I would not be the person that I am today. I learned to be confident in myself , and with that confidence I am able to share my dream with you. Thank you God for putting people in my life that encourage me and discourage me. Because I would not be who I am today. I want us all to be more confident no matter what. We need to take the discouraging words and make them into somthing encouraging.
My family is one the the biggest accomplishments in my life. I pray I can teach my son how to love the Lord and others the way that I have been taught. If he is ever discouraged I want to teach him that with every discouraging word that there is an encouraging thought, and to keep pushing on.

How to Dress for Your Body Type - wikiHow

How to Dress for Your Body Type - wikiHow

Hey Everyone,
Take a look at this. I know it is hard to figure out what to wear. Here is a little guide for you. Remember, you really need to get a honest opinion, be sure to try the outfit on with a friend,sister,etc. This will guide you in that direction. And don't be affraid to try on diffrent styles of clothes, you might be suprised at how great it looks on you!!!

xxxx laura

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ann Taylor

Hey Freinds Ann Taylor extended their sale until Monday

www.anntaylorloft.com

Friday, May 21, 2010

weekend

Hello Everyone,
I hope you all have had a great week!!! I am going to check out some stores this weekend and tell you where to shop and who's got the best buys. Be sure to check out my blogs for coupons and the latest bargains.

Centsibly Chic is my dream job, God has given me this opportunity. I may or may not be successful at it, but I will continue to work in his name. The past two weeks have been such a blessing. I have made some sweet new friends, and I have also learned a lot about why the Lord is taking me this direction, that I so enjoy! So thank you all for reading my blog. And I will continue to help you out. I love what I get to do and I want every women to take what they can from my blog and use it for there everyday attire. My goal is make you feel confident and good about yourselves, inside and out . If I can help in anyway please let me know.

God Bless,
Laura

express

30 percent off of 75 dollars or more.

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Shoe Sale

Fabric Strap Slingback Sandals

Charlotte Russe is having a wonderful sale on their shoes. And they are cute!!! Check it out!!! I really want stress to invest in at least one pair of colored shoes. It will make a simple outfit POP!!!

Sale: Women's Clothing: LOFT

Sale: Women's Clothing: LOFT

Ann Taylor Loft is having a great sale, check it out. Remeber to check out all their basics.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Few Tips

Ok, so we all tend to rush when it comes to shopping. Have you ever bought that outfit and it just stayed hanging up in your closet for years. Well, we all have, and I want to give you a few tips while you are shopping.

1st- take a friend- they can tell you the honest truth.

2nd-take a camera if you can't find a friend. You can get someone to take a picture of you in your outfits. And no it's not crazy ; ) you don't want to purchase anything that you will not wear.

3rd- Try it on. If your not 90% about the outfit then don't get it!!!!

4th-Try it on and get the store to hold it. That way you can think about what you are purchasing, and you aren't making a impulse buy.

5TH- Call me ; ) I would love to shop and give you my opinion.

Father Walters

Hey Friends,
We had a great time at Father Walters this year. I want to thank our sweet committee members. You all did a great job, thank you! We are very blessed to have you all in our lives.

Thank you to the Hue- I found my Hot Pink skirt there for just 45.00. I can wear a white top, change out my shoes, jewelry, and I have a new outfit. They have a great selection of jewelry, I should know I bought a pair of earrings ; ). Heather, you are wonderful!!!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Wardrobe Makeover


Andrea after-too cute ; ) We added a great pair of white,skinny jeans, gold jewelry and a cute pair of gold shoes. There you have it! A totally different look and it didn't cost a much to do it.


Andrea before picture-too cute



Hey Friends! Here is my recent Wardrobe Makeover. Andrea was very kind to let me go through her closet and then we went shopping. Thank you NY and CO. What a great day with a sweet new friend ; )

Andrea was looking for clothes that she could wear during the day with her girlfriends to lunch and transition into the evening. I showed her how to take simple tank tops and pair them with skirts and jeans. I showed her how to add jewelry to her wardrobe which enhances the look of the outfit.

We bought a lot of bright colored accessories to give her neutral wardrobe a pop. She also bought a gold pair of shoes and a cute brown shoe to complete her wardrobe attire.We kept it simple but trendy when it came to her everyday outfits.

Adding a little color to your wardrobe can be fun. Don't be too crazy with your colors and make sure they blend.Take a look at Andrea's outfit with the yellow pants and light blue cardigan. This shows you how adding a little color can make a dull outfit more fun. The Cardigan is very versatile She can wear it with many of her other outfits. The summer scarf gives her outfit a fun blend of colors.We saw this gorgeous mustard bohemian colored dress and paired it with some leggings. Not only can Andrea wear this with flats but she can take it up a notch at night and wear it with some cute gold, black, or silver heels. What a great dress!!!We took those same leggings and paired them with a long, gray sleeveless, belted cardigan. You can also wear this same outfit during the fall. Put it with a great pair of boots or heels and you are good to go. When you are shopping be sure to choose clothes that can transition into the different seasons. This is a good way to use what you have throughout the year and save money.

Spiegel

Spiegel has great clothes at wonderful prices. Check out the sale items. You can find a lot of clothes to transition from summer into fall.

http://www.spiegel.com/shop/Clearance_index.aspx?clearance&tab=clea

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Hue

Hello Friends,
I want to tell you about my quick shopping adventure. I love to find great deals and wonderful stores that have friendly employees. Well I was wanting a cute outfit to wear to our fundraiser Friday night but I didn't want to pay a lot for it. So I stopped by the Hue (where they have the best customer service) because I heard they were having a wonderful sale. I didn't find my skirt on sale but it was a good price at $45.00 and I had a black tank at home to wear it with. What a bargain!!! Great versatile skirt at a wonderful price, and that is what you want to look for in stores. The hue has a lot of items that you can change up and I just love that. They also have nice jewelry at affordable prices. I bought some earrings to go with my outfit. I hope to post some pics of it. I want to encourage everyone to shop at our local stores. When you have great service and that personal one on one experience it makes you feel good about what you are buying. So please shop at the Hue, you can not ask for sweeter people to handle your shopping needs. Thank you Heather.

weekend

Hello friends I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend. Well it has been quite busy for me. We had our Annual Father Walters Fundraiser Friday night, and we had a great time raised alot of money. Thank you to all our friends and Father Walters supporters for attending. What a wonderful event, I am so proud to be able to host this with my husband. I want to encourage everyone to go and visit the sweet children out at Father Walters, what sweet little blessings they are.

Well I had a wonderful Saturday, what joy I had with my new sweet friend Andrea. She was so sweet to let me go through her closet and we had a great time. We found so many outfits that she could wear and mix with other items in her closet. After that we went shopping!!! What fun, Martin is her husband and bought her this for mothers day, how sweet was that ; ) Martin don't be mad at me, but we had the best time shopping and Andrea got alot. I hope to get pics up of Andrea soon. She was just adorable and it was so easy finding fun outfits for her. Thanks again Andrea and Martin ; ) Cheers.

xxx Laura

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Modal/Cotton Ribbed Tank Top

Modal/Cotton Ribbed Tank Top

This is a great Basic look. The natural colored belt, and Necklace tie the outfit together. If you are not comfortable tucking your tank in then you can always wear it out and belt your waist. Great basic look!! and the items on the outfit are very versatile, that is what you want to look for when you are making clothing purchases.

Ann Taylor T's

www.anntaylor.com

Hey Friends Ann Taylor is having a great sale on their T-shirts. Be sure to check it out!!! remember, you can do a lot with you T's. Dress them up or dress then down.

Monday, May 10, 2010

pricing

I was talking to a friend over the weekend and she didn’t realize how affordable my sessions are and was shocked when I told her. So I thought maybe I should explain on my blog…….The cost of a session is $50 which includes me looking through your closet to weed out clothes that are not appropriate for your body type, not in style or else has had a lot of wear. I also help you to put together new outfits from your existing clothes. AND this also includes me going with you to shop for new clothes. One last bonus is any correspondence after that is FREE for advice. All this for $50!!!!

Thank you Sam for the advice ; ) Where would we be without great friends.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

First Position Tee - Francesca's Collections

First Position Tee - Francesca's Collections

Consulting Fee

Hey Friends,
If you are interested my cost it is $50.00 to go through your closet and find out what you have and help you pull together those outfits that you have problems with. I also, help you weed out the things you don't need.

My goal is to help you with your wardrobe problems without paying a lot of money. After that consultation you can e-mail me or call me for any fashion questions. And I can shop for you as well. I do my research, find out your body type and if you have a budget then I find the best deals and work to find what fits your body type as well as finding items that you can were all year long. My goal is to make you feel great about yourself! Sometimes you may have to invest in a nice pair of jeans or top but I will find the best deals and what you have that you can wear with those items.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Before and After Jessica


Jessica Before
Just Gorgeous ; )
She has three kids so it is hard not to dress comfortable and to shop . So I took a few pieces form her closet and showed her how to be versatile with them.







We all have dresses in our closets that we get so tired of. Take that simple dress and add a little color to it. It will change the entire appearance of your outfit. Be sure that the colors blend, because you wouldn't want to mix the wrong colors together. you may end up looking like an Easter egg ; ) It really needs to flow.

I took those same red shoes and put them with jeans and a casual cardigan set. Make sure you purchase items that you can mix with other outfits.




Jessica was having a hard time trying to find something to wear with this top she purchased. We put dark denim jeans with it added gold shoes and a pop of color with with a shell pink shell bracelet that she had. You can also pair this top with white jeans or pants, and even find a pink or light green shoe for added color.


I gave Jessica a list of a few basic items that she needed to add to her wardrobe. We had a great time, thank you Jessica!!!

before and after Heather


I had two sweet clients that were so generous to let me help me out with their clothes.

This is Heather, she was was first. And we had a great time!!! I showed her how to turn her simple everyday outfit into a fun everyday outfit.



Before

Don't be afraid to use what you have in your closet. Take ribbons, belts, scarves. And tie it into your outfit. We took ribbon from another cardigan and added it to the cardigan she has on. That gave it a totally different look. If you are going to wear skinny jeans be sure to add some height, especially when you are short like me ; ) Add a little pop of color when it comes to your shoes when you wear solids. Even though Heather has neutral shoes, it stills adds a little flair and elongates her frame. We also, took a few pieces of her jewelry and that brought in color to the outfit as well. Adding a long necklace would be a great idea as well.

After







Before Heather bought this adorable denim strapless dress, it even had cute pockets on the side. This is the perfect dress to take from day into night. You can always add a long necklace with a bright pair of shoes or even a neutral shoe, like Heather has on in this picture. In the after picture we took that color and added a bright red cardigan along with a silver animal print belt. I showed her that she could take these neutral shoes and keep them with the outfit. Then to top it off we put a multicolored necklace with it. Remember you can take a simple dress and add a lot to it. Even if you just fun jewelry or add a little ribbon around the waste. Another idea for your solids is to put a fun animal print shoe with your outfit. Thank you so much Heather ; )

Scarf idea ; )

Ok Girls, I have a web site for the infinity silk scarfs. You can wear them in the summer time, they add color to your wardrobe, even that basic black dress!!! Check out the website, and shoot me a e-mail if you have any wardrobe questions. By the way this works with any age ; )

http://www.beso.com/infinity-scarf/search
This was the best priced website. The multicolored scarfs are great!!!

Stay tuned for pics of my sweet clients and more ideas for fashion fun trends!!!

any taylor

To all you Ann Taylor Shoppers, here is a e-mail I just got.

www.anntaylor.com

any taylor

To all you Ann Taylor Shoppers, here is a e-mail I just got.

www.anntaylor.com

Thursday, May 6, 2010

express

Hey friends, I know that express can have clothes that are a bit more than we want to pay for , but they also can have great deals. You can find a lot of cute trendy items for great prices. And I am going to post a coupon that I found on line. http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2010/05/express_coupons_good_for_15_of.html

Have fun shopping!!! and remember, Express can have a great deal on their t-shirts. Like I have said before you can't go wrong with a good T.They can be up or down. Don't forget to get a few.

God Bless Laura

few ideas



'Never Pay Retail Again'

hey friends, here are a few ideas for saving some money and shopping in your closet. I would still keep a basic black dress and maybe add a touch of color. Or keep a bright colored dress and black dress in your closet. I hope this helps a little. Still check out my blog for my basic staples that you should always keep in your closet.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

sale-ann taylor

Hey Friends- I am posting Ann Taylor lofts website. They are having a great sale on their Tops and Blouses. Be sure to check it out!! remember it is easy to dress up a top use that fun Jewelry that I talked about in my blog.

Another little piece of advice- You can carry your cute blouses and tops into the fall. So what a great investment!!!
www.anntaylorloft.com

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A little ribbon goes a long way.

Here is a great idea for those of you who are trying to add a little flair to that baggy top or plain dress. Take a ribbon, it can be off a old dress ,pair of pants. Or you can buy cut ribbon, but make sure you frey check it at the ends, then tie it below your bust or right above your waist, depending on your top,dress or body type. This is a simple and easy way to make something plain look new, in expensive and very fashion forward ; )

Make sure your ribbon has a pop of color. Especially when you are sticking to solid prints.

Mommies Kisses

OK Friends I want to share a little something that I noticed today with you all. My little boy is developing the best personality, he is learning so many things and I just love every minute of it. He certainly is all boy, until he hurts himself. He now comes crying to me or his dad and holds out his hand, foot, head or whatever he has bumped scratches or bruised, and wants you to pick him up and ever so slightly puts his injured little body part on your lips. And says Kiss,Kiss,Kiss. He wants to make sure that you kiss his boo,boo and hug him as hard as you can so the pain will go away. Who would of thought as tough and ruff this little boy is, that the first thing he expects is BIG FAT kiss!!! What love this little boy has to share, and what comfort it gives me. I pray everyday that GOD takes control of how Dillon is raised, and that we continue to walk as a family in Gods path. With that said, many of us are like children, we want to be excepted and loved everyday, and what harm is it telling someone you look gorgeous today or for that matter why not tell them that everyday. We are strong mom's, aunts, sitters, and cousins. Lets be sure to have total confidence in who we are and be sure to give someone that confidence in return. Happy Mothers Day!!! and remember before you re-do your closest you first need to be confident in yourself.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Pink Passion Tote - Francesca's Collections

Pink Passion Tote - Francesca's Collections

Hey Everyone, this is a great week to do a little shopping. Stores are starting to prepare their for the up coming summer fashions, so they are having great sales. Don't miss out and check out the sites that I have been posting.

Remember a cute tote goes a long way! make sure to stick with your simple but bold colors. Blues,yellows, and even reds are hot!! not only for the summer but for the fall. And yes, you can pair any of those bold colors with your latest fashion trends.

Ann Taylor