April Showers bring May Colors! Time to Liven it up!

Colors baby!

A head scarf turns any bad hair day into a better one!

So I did a double take, thought this was Oh la la!

I would love to have this many colorful pillows on my couch, my kids would love it too... for a pillow fight.

Diva Convention,  colorful experience in every sense of the word!

I Want To Be A Pin Up Girl!

I want to be a Pin Up Girl!

What these Pin Up girls might be thinking...

I have been sitting in this cold hard floor for hours and I still look amazing!

I need make a pot roast for dinner and do two loads of laundry when I get home.

I am freezin'!

So you think I look sweet, just you wait!

I AM TIRED,  I am have a cramp, I need a different job.

It's April 3rd: Tweed Day!

Did you know?

 April 3rd is National Tweed Day!

A Man in tweed who look like he is from Downton Abbey!

Tweed and leopard...need a say more?

A knock at your door... you look through the peep hole and this what you see... do you open the door? I do..wink wink

Classic Tweed,  Jackie O!

Tweed, sequins and pearls...Ooh la la!!!!

Milwaukee Fashion Show...I Am Hooked!

Milwaukee Fashion Show... I am hooked!

A girl can never have too many red shoes!

Nautical Theme...love the red Nine West Sandals.

Red sunglasses to match the shoes... this seasons must.

Well hello handsome....a man in a tailored sports coat.

Oh la la will look great in something like this at our book signing.

Head scarf... now only if my head was not so big!

Coral, coral, and more coral.

Killer shoes!

A Tisket A Tasket: H54F

Written By: Ooh La La (Danielle Marie)

Welcome to Friday!



Are you attending a cocktail party, dinner at a friend's house or a weekend cookout?  Are you not sure what to bring your host/hostess?  Here are a few High Five for Friday suggestions!

For those of you Southern Ladies and Gentlemen you will die for these mason jar glass with handles!  You can even get them personalized!



http://www.homewetbar.com/

 

 

If your host/hostess loves to bake and with macarons being the new dessert of choice, this book would be a huge hit!

http://www.amazon.com/

 

A gift of chocolate covered strawberries are always appreciated and can be served at the party or saved later for the host to enjoy alone!  These strawberries are from 1-800-baskets, but you can always pre-order them at your local bakery!

http://ww31.1800baskets.com/

 

If you know they are tea lovers, this Samoa Teapot would be a touching gift!  It can be used over and over again, how resourceful!

 



http://www.crateandbarrel.com/samoa-teapot/s236136

 

 

 

For the cheese lover, which here in Wisconsin we find a lot of, the "King of Cheeses"  (Roquefort) would be an amazing treat! 

 

Photo credit: REUTERS



 



If you want to be safe, a bottle of red or white wine (host's preference) is a fabulous gift!

Photo credit: http://britishgirlinparis.wordpress.com

 

 

Hope these gave you a few ideas for the next party you are attending, you host/hostess will be ever so grateful for the thoughtfulness.




 

Allure the Men with Amazing Clothes!

If you are looking for a few fabulous pieces of clothing at great prices, Allure Beautique started running a huge, I mean huge sale today with their low inventory items!  Here are a few great pieces that can be transitioned into your fall wardrobe!  Enjoy a great day of shopping!

Purchase all clothing at https://www.facebook.com/allurebeautique

Jazz up your evening on the town with this sassy dress.  Emphasize your womanly figure with this fitted silhouette, but leave a little mystery with the ever flattering ruched design.  The cowl neck-line gives a look of illusion, while it leaves room to accessorize with your personal style.  Throw your hair up in a messy bun and add those gorgeous chandelier earrings you’ve been too hesitant to wear for an unforgettable night! 

$19 Shipped

Available in:

Black 2S 2M 1L

Red 1S 2M 1L

Purple 2S 1L

This dress is great for work or play. $28 Shipped

Available in: Green 2 small 2 medium

Perfect for layering spring to late fall. $10 Shipped
Available in:
Black 2 small
Pink 2 small
Red 1 small

 

Cute ramped up basic. $25 Shipped

Available in: Coral 2 small Teal 2 small 1 medium

 

Flattering fit and great for your winter getaway or wall fall weather! $16 Shipped

Available in:

Mustard 2 Small

White 2 Small

Coral 1 Medium

Basic skirt perfect for... Anything! $14 Shipped

Available in:

Purple 1 Large

Take a slimming maxi skirt, with a trendy zig zag pattern and expect to feel fabulous, phenomenol and comfy for a relaxed but sassy look.  Compliment this skirt with a solid top and add your amazing personal style with ballet flats, bling sandals, kitten heels, a colorful scarf or even a trendy beret.  You will want to wear this skirt everyday!  So many options!

$20 Shipped

Available in: 
Navy Mustard 2 small and 1 medium

You will be the envy of your friends in this dress!  Show off your silhouette with the ever flattering angled color-blocking technique to define your curves and edgy style.  This is no dress for the faint-hearted!  Keep it simple and wear a shawl for those chilly autumn evenings or add a large statement piece of jewelry to this sweetheart neckline for a touch of personal taste and over the top pizzazz. 

$15 Shipped!
3 Smalls available

Bring out your love for boho chic in this trendy blouse with crocheted square neckline.  The draped dolman sleeves make an unforgettable mark as they flow into the bodice of the blouse.  Pair this top with a pair of dark wash jeans for a casual look or a fitted pencil skirt for a dressy flare.

$18 Shipped
Available in:
1 medium

Thick fabric and shorter length makes the semi-maxis perfect for fall. $12 Shipped
Available in:
Blue 2 small 1 medium
Red 1 small 2 medium 2 large

Visit the site at https://www.facebook.com/allurebeautique 

for more clearance items!

A Day for Lovers! H54F

Written By: Ooh La La (Danielle Marie) and Va Va Voom (Katrina)

Today is wedding day for a few close friends of ours, so we thought it was appropriate to base our High Five for Friday on things we love and inspire us!




1. The Beauty of Orchids!

2. An Adorer of Red!

3. A Lover of Simplicity but Sophistication!

http://www.travelblat.com/visiting-venice-for-the-first-time/

4. A Bit of Lover's Mystery and Allurement

5. A Way to Live and Love Life!

Sorry for the randomness, have a fabulous weekend!

Just Walk Away

Written By: Ooh La La (Danielle Marie)

I'm not sure why the concept is so difficult for people to get through their heads, but answering your cell phone while at the dinner table, whether it's at a small dinner party, a large cocktail party or in a business dinner meeting, it's just plain rude!  Why is it so difficult to excuse yourself and JUST WALK AWAY?

Let's enjoy each other's company with good drinks and lots of laughs!

We don't want to hear your awkward conversation with an ex-girlfriend or fight with your mother, so do us a favor and JUST WALK AWAY!  Besides, do you really want the entire world to know your personal business?  If you replied yes, then maybe it's time you rethink before shouting your problems to the world.  To tell you the truth, NO ONE CARES, unless you want to handle it like an adult!  Your friends are ready to be there for you, but only when you are ready to act like a grown-up and decide to have an intimate, personal conversation about it.  There is no reason to proclaim it to the whole world, unless you are looking for your 10 minutes of fame.  And that's not a good way to get sympathy either...just saying...

Just remember, mystery is more enticing than baring your soul to every person at dinner through your phone call!  Make your friends and colleagues curious about you, this is more attractive than making all your problems available for the whole world!  Are you ready for that kind of judgement?  I'm not!

A simple but beautiful friendship!