Skir-tastic!!!

Is it just me or is anybody else having a hard time finding really pretty (inexpensive) flirty skirts? Im seriously having a hard time. For once in my life I don't want to have to resort to Neiman Marcus for a really nice skirt. However, I manage to scrounge up some items. I just want you all to know that this list is not complete as I am still shopping and still searching. I can tell you that up and coming clothing boutique Anthroplogie has some very cute and intrisic skirts. I also managed to find one at Victoria Secrets.

Gilded Hive Mini $288 @ Antnthropologie

Peacocks-A-Plenty Skirt $88 @ Anthropologie
Right to Roam Skirt $118 @ Anthropologie
Pencey Pleated Box Skirt $258 @ ShopBop.com
Pleated Skirt $59.50 @ Victoria's Secret

Hopefully this list will be able to help some of you guys out on your search for the perfect skirt. However, I am off to continue my search for the ever elusive cute inexpensive skirt.

The Miracle Cure?

Just think, there will be a day when I don't have to exerise to continue to be slim, ahh I can't wait until that day gets here. But I hear we might be close. Within the last few months I have been hearing alot about a diet called the "Flat Belly Diet," which was featured on Rachel Ray late last month. The diets creators, whom are also editors at Prevention Magazine, Editor in Chief Liz Vaccariello and Nutrition Editor Cynthia Sass have dedicated a online website to help people with this http://www.flatbellydiet.com/


Claim to Fame:


The diets claim to fame is that you can get fit and in shape without having to kill yourself exercising. You can get a flat tummy just by eating a few essential foods, no exercise. According to the diets creators, you have to eat four 400-calorie meals a day that include MUFA's (mono-unsaturated fat) in each meal. The website says that a moderate fat diet is better for losing weight then a low fat diet is. it claims that the weight not only comes off easy but it also stays off better and what make this diet work is the good fats. The Flat Belly diet centers around five foods that have these good fats in them naturally and those five food groups are oils, chocolate, nuts and seeds, olives, and avocados. You simply need to eat one serving from any of these groups at a meal. This diet will give you energy and will melt off the stubborn belly fat.

Now I have not tried this diet out, but if this seems like something that you are interested in, please try it out. If you do so, please contact us at lexieincpublications@yahoo.com and let us know about your story. We will allow your story to be featured on out website with you as the feature.

Stylish Little Boyz

I promised you I'd do a piece for boys and here it is. Not a moment too soon. Who else but Ralph Lauren is going to keep our little men looking good in the time for spring, the "Striped Team Polo." (pictured at left) It's a sporty short-sleeved polo, with their signature cross-mallet-and-crown-crest embroidered at the chest. You can pair it with a nice pair of jeans or Ralph Lauren's "Andrew Chino Pants" or even their "Roundhill Twill Short." They all come in boys 2-7. The next selection is also by Ralph Lauren. It's his "Chino Suit" and boy is it ever cute. It's two pieced, impeccably tailored and it even has a lapel pocket for his hankie. Entirely too cute! I can see a little man walking around in this!





"You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round."
James Corbett

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Saving Face

What most people fail to realize is that make-up is just as much of a craze as the very clothing it helps showcase. And women, we love our faces, dont we. It's the one thing that we obsess about everyday of our lives. I have always been told that I have good skin and I want everyone else to have that same thing. So here are my basics for the flawless face with or without makeup, it's based on the Au Naturale trend this season:

THE ESSENTIALS:

• A cloth solely dedicated to your face (yes, some people do double duty, which is gross)
• A good facial cleanser (Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil Eliminating Foam Cleanser $7-$8)
• Moisturizer that helps fight acne (Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion, $7-$8)
• Water, everyday no matter what

FRESH PALATTE:

• Concealer, I normally don't use full concealer because it clogs your pores and leads to more breakouts. Rather if I spot a pimple I just put a dab of concelear on that area (MAC Studio Finish SPF 15 $24.50, it's really lightwieght so it doesnt cake)
• Blott Powder, this doesnt add any color it just adds a sheer coating and helps prevent shine. If you're clear from breakouts you can just opt for this instead of concealer (MAC Blot Powder $24.50, in your respecitve shade)
• Lip Gloss, dependant upon how I feel I opt for two types of lip gloss, lightweight or thick (MAC Lipglass in Sheer $12 or FUZE Lip Gloss in Two-Faced $18.50)

Kiddie Couture

I think I like to shop for pretty things for someone else as much as I like to shop for myself. I found this adorable little dress at Bloomingdale's. It's the "Ralph Lauren Children's Wear Toddler Girl Abree Cotton Dress." (Try saying that quickly three times) Available in Blue (shown here) and pink. It comes in size 2T, 3T and 4T. Is it ever cute or what? This got me to shopping and I just had to see what Nordstrom had. Where 3 little Angels are wearing "Us Angels Satin Tulle With Rosebuds." Available in White in sizes 2T -14. More than unique and special for your child, nieces, cousins, that special child in your life--whomever makes you want to run right out and buy these! The next two items are by Phillip Lim. OMG! The Trench Coat is too cute! It has a notched collar with bow detail, double-breasted front, button shoulder epaulettes, slanted side pockets, inverted back pleat; button closures to adjust ventilation. It is quite simply a little work of art. The Yellow, Petal Blouse and Black, Pleated Umbrella Skirt just make you go AAAwww!!! Available at http://www.31philliplim.com/ or e-luxury. Before you yell at me, in the interest of equal time, I'll be doing a piece on clothing for little boys but I could not resist these items.

Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.

-Og Mandino

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Perfume of The Moment

A woman's scent can be enchanting, mysterious, light, sensual, most of all, you want it to be memorable. The following scent is all of this and more. "Daisy" which is by Marc Jacobs is in a word extraordinary. It has been described as fruity/floral and I think it's really more like gardenias. The description of the fragrance is "happy and youthful." It's fragrance tells my senses tell that it's light, not overpowering, sophisticated and fresh. I would definitely restrict this to daytime wear. If you haven't had a chance to smell this one yet you're in for a treat. Of course perfume is a matter of personal choice however, this one rarely disappoints. It's available at Macy's, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and of course Marc Jacobs.

"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.--Frank Clark

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Another Neat Place

When I was telling you about my favorite places to shop (via catalog) I forgot to tell you about Anthropologie. It's a treasure trove of great fashion and style. Anthropologie's clothing line is unique and you may just want to check out their selections for the home too. Overall they have got some really gorgeous things for spring. Their "Juanty Jackie" at left, is just a sample of the really good looks you'll find.


"All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough; they will say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly.AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."

- Nike ad

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Ode To Escada

Brushes of Purple, Gold Flashes
Hues of Blue, Grey and Pink

All of these things mean so much to me.

My only wish,

Is for you to see,

How much I love you

And maybe send me some clothes

cheap or for free...

Bishop Blouse $1,050 & Jaquard Skirt $1,050 (Neiman Marcus)

Draped Colored Block Dress $1,750 (Neiman Marcus)

Floral Print Dress $1,790 (Neiman Marcus)

Full Sleeve Blouse $1,050 & Rose Print High-Waisted Skirt $1,050 (Saks Fifth Avenue)


Ok seriously, forget about my terrible crack at poetry. I just cant describe how in love I am with Escada and their selections right now. The main reason for my admiration is all of the clothes are simply perfect. The colors, designs and sophistication. Im not going to deny that it will cost you a small fortune to own some of these pieces. So as soon as I stumble across that large fortune I will be going to beat down the doors of Escada's flaship store.

Abbey Dawn

Latest from the fashion forefront tells me that pop-rock star Avril Lavigne is preparing for the launch of her own clothing line. The clothing line named "Abbey Dawn," which was named after a childhood nickname given to Avril, will be featured at Kohl's Department stores and debuts in July. Clothing items range from $22 to $49. "I actually am the designer," she told reporters at Newsweek for editions that will be available on Monday. "I [will] try everything on and approve it all." Lavigne says that the clothing line will be Rock-Glam, "young, fun, edgy and edgy." She plans to wear the line during her Best Damn Tour, which kicked off this month in British Columbia Canada. I guess the tidbit about her designing, fitting and approving makes her different from all of the other celebs-turned-designers. Well let's all wish Avril good luck on her clothing line.

**Photo courtesy of US Weekly

Catalog Crazy

Okay, you know how you recieve all those catalogs, magazines and whatever else in the mail pertaining to fashion? This week I've got some pretty good looks out of them. Let's start with Spiegel. They are having their final winter sale. They have a couple of good looks in there too! Like this wide-legged pants suit. It's cute and smart and affordable. They also have a yellow blouse and gray skirt in there that are from their spring collection. The other catalog that caught my attention is the Victoria's Secret. Now Victoria's Secret always has some really qute things. Brook's Brothers has got some really neat deals going on now too. This white dress over at Ralph Lauren. It's a Blue Label and it's called the Lex Cotton Voile Dress. Qute, isn't it!

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