Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Cute Hats for the Kentucky Derby!

Hi Ladies,

The Kentucky Derby is this week: May 2-3, 2014! I don't want to come off as a cynic, but after the Royal Wedding, I didn't think it was possible to find cute, dressy hats. Then, as I was poking around Zappos.com, I came across the middle hat below. Then I saw more at Nordstroms! I guess Princess Beatrice and Eugenie did have better options. (Although any visit to the Derby will prove that we Americans have committed our fair share of "hat-related-crimes-against-fashion.")

Tasha hair accessory
nordstrom.com

August Hat vintage hat
nordstrom.com

Tasha headband fascinator
nordstrom.com

Home decor
zappos.com

I also want to let you know about another resource for petites: Bonjour Chica! She posts reviews on petite clothing, as well as introductions to other petite bloggers through her series:

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Last year, "selfie" was word of the year. As bloggers we're all wrapped up in our online personas, it's non-stop being on social media and creating content, all the while being fabulous. Does this take a toll on bloggers and fashionistas alike? Maybe... This week we have a lot of both sides of the coin in terms of fashion, style, and living online.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

April Wantables & Nailette Review

Hi Ladies,

I got my April Nailette and Wantables box, and more importantly...I'm blogging about them in the same month! Firstly, let's talk about Nailette. For $9.99 a month, you get two shades selected for you based on your interests and skin tone. (If you are interested in signing up, use the code meredith50 and you will receive 20% off your first box.)

Orly Gumdrop/ Essie Style Hunter

April Nailette Review | Nailpolish subscription service

Naughty and Nautical (Try the Nautical Trend for Spring)!

Hi Ladies,

It's time for a new wardrobe theme at Petite Career Girl...Nautical! It's perfect for spring and there is always a large selection in the stores. However, for some reason I never wind up buying any. Therefore, I've made a concerted effort to pick out Nautical inspired pieces from my closet and the stores, that mix n' match well. Here was my strategy:

A Riot of Color: Spring Cleaning in the K. Household

Hi Ladies,
In honor of spring, I decided to do a little cleaning...not the boring kind, like dusting and mopping, but the fun kind, like organizing my jewelry! I know some bloggers have figured out how to store all of their jewelry in drawers and little boxes, but I've decided to go with the "anti-minimalist" route. I call it "A Riot of Color", which I'm sure I've heard somewhere else, and it falls under the philosophy of "If it's pretty...show it off"!

I bought all of the storage items from Home Goods, Target and Ikea. I hope you have fun decorating and would love to see how you do it!

I also want to send a special shout out to Elba at Live Colorful! She has the best taste in colors and I always find her site inspiring. Check out her post on spring decoration: here!

Easter Sunday w/ NYC (New York Colors Review)

Hi Ladies,
NYC was nice enough to send me samples of their Cheek Glow, City Proof Lip Gloss and Sparkle Eye Dust which turned out to be perfect for spring! I spent Easter Sunday getting brunch with a girl friend and chatting for hours...it was great! What did you do?

(P.S. The earrings and watch are from my April Wantables Box and the necklace is from Hautelook.) Have a great day!