What’s in Your Purse

November 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Purse Management,Makeup,Tips and Tricks

Audrey suggests the following items in your purse:

1. Compact make up bag

2. Ladies emergency kit

3. Child’s age appropriate emergency kit (if needed)

4. Medical Emergency Contact card

5. Wallet & Keys in a safely secured area

6. cell / blackberry / treo or other

7. sunglasses / reading glasses

On your medical emergency card you should include the following:

Name, address and telephone number

Emergency contact person’s telephone number

Insurance number and information

Doctors name

Allergies

Blood type

Donor information

– Note you may want to highlight certain information such as allergies and emergency contact information so it is easy to read.

An Emergency Woman’s kit should include:

Aspirin / Tylenol/other

eye drops

Band-Aids x2

feminine products

tissues

mints

pen note paper

tooth brush and tooth paste

hair spray

deodorant

sewing kit

antibacterial wipes

Makeup Bag items should include:

powder

lipstick / gloss / lip balm

foundation

mascara

eyeshadow quad

eyeliner pencil

concealer

blush

travel brushes

emery board

travel size perfume

small compact or mirror

comb or small hair brush

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Dress Like A Chic Mom

September 22, 2010 by 5 Comments

Mothers are busy! I know…I’ve been there, done that. I’ve had 10 minutes to get ready between dropping the kids off at a sleepover party and attending a dinner party. That doesn’t mean I went inside a happening lounge in a sweat suit — which has become many moms’ “official outfit of choice.” As a working mother and an expert in beauty and fashion, I can honestly tell you that YOU can be fashionable and functional – in just a few minutes and with only a few staples of clothing in your closet.

Here are sample outfits for those more casual occasions….

When You’ve Got the Kids in Tow

Denim Jacket, Denim pants, Striped belt, Shoes, White Long Sleeve T,shird, Gloves, Handbag, Necklace

Movie Night!

Jeans, shirt, hat, Oxford shoes, Handbag, Jacket, Necklace

Weekend Warrior

Jeans, Turtleneck, Cape, Gloves, Handbag – from Marshall’s, Shoes, Necklace

Now, when it comes to dressing it up a bit ….

Cocktail Party

Necklace, Dress, Shoes by Nina, Evening Handbag, Bracelet, Tux Style jacket,

Sophisticated Mama

Skirt, Belt, Turtleneck Sweater, Necklace, Handbag,

Out With the Girls

Long Jacket, sweater, Necklace, Gloves, Handbag, Oxford Shoes,

Ladies’ Lunch

Knit Dress, Brown Belt, Brown Leather Gloves, Brown Handbag, Brown suede ankle boots, Vintage Burberry Scarf,

HOT MAMA!

Black ankle boot, Black Leather Jacket, Leather gloves, Handbag, Scarf,

Now that you have your mom’s guide to style, I dare you to dump your wrinkled go-to T-shirt! Tell me: What’s your least fashionable “outfit of choice”? What’s your “Hot Mama” look?

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Downsize Your handbag

July 11, 2010 by 1 Comment

ARE YOU BURDENED BY CARRYING A HEAVY HANDBAG ??

Many women are weighing themselves down by carrying overstuffed handbags, we have been carrying on average 7 to 10 pounds and now we are complaining of neck, shoulder and back pain. And we’re surprised!!!

Technological advances using smaller gizmo’s  like the  Iphone and Blackberry mean that we no longer have to carry around a phone book, appointment book or lap top . So ladies is it time to empty all the stuff out of our handbags and revaluate it’s contents and start downsizing.

Experts agree that our handbag should only weigh  between 3 to 5 pounds ,or 10 percent of your body weight. A resent UK retailer Debenhams survey revealed the weight of a women’s handbag in Europe has fallen by 57% the lowest weight in seven years.

The Fashion trend in handbags for Fall 2010 is for smaller handbags so if your handbag is insanely heavy and you are guilty of over stuffing it ,now is the best time for a good old fashion clean out.


Look for Lady Like and Lady Sized handbags this Fall with classic hardware for the best finishing touche to any outfit...

YOUR EVERYDAY HANDBAG  CONTENTS:

MAKEUP BAG.Makeup Brushes [ These brushes should be short handled so that they don't take up a lot of your in your makeup bag].

Foundation /Mineral,cream,or Liquid.

Eye shadows [ A small compact containing 4 shades is an ideal size for most makeup bags the compact should include a shade that can also work on your brows, and dark shade that can be used close to your lashes,a contour color, and a highlight color, or something with a little shimmer in it.

Black / Brown Mascara

Creamy Lipstick/ Lip Gloss

Black or Brown Eye Pencil (always sharpen before using)

Cream/ Powder Blush

Blot Powder / Blot papers for touchups

Concealer

Perfume

Now you are ready for anything the day or evening will bring... Bring It On!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emergency bag containing;

1.Tampon

2.bandaid

3.tissues

4.asprin

Sunglasses or Reading Glasses

Pen / Notebook

Brush / comb

Wallet containing;

Drivers license

Credit cards

Medical insurance card

Laminated card that has your,Doctors telephone number ,Contact info in case of emergency number

Cash

Car and House Keys

Umbrella

IPhone,Blackberry,Cell Phone

IPod

CLEAN out your handbag every other week to stay organized,wipe the inside of your bag,and do repairs or give it a good polish to keep your investment in great shape.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CLEAN OUT

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