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FLORAL FLAIR

Look at this awesome video:

I thought this video was very helpful on ways to cheaply purchase your floral essentials. :) Here is some info from the video:

Floral Coat $28 at Kohl's
Floral Dress $50 at TJ MAXX
Floral Blouse $15 at TJ MAXX
Floral Top $22 at Kohl's
Flower Pins $4 at Claire's
Flower Necklace $40 at Target
Flower Clutch $15 at Target
Flower Purse $35 at Kohl's
Flower Shoes $6 at Forever 21

Florals are so big this year…from delicate mini florals, to artistic oversized prints. In this month's edition of "Real Simple" magazine, there is even a five page spread, showing the best floral pieces around.

Many of the items are pretty expensive, costing hundreds of dollars. But after shopping around the Salt Lake Valley, here are some similar items, for a fraction of the cost!

[all this and more at: http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=58&sid=6178801]

floralfunnnxx.,
Katy

I know, I know.. I am a terrible blogger! My posts are beginning to get P-I-T-I-F-U-L, because of all the end-of-the-school-year work I am required to do! First of all, if you get bored by the lack of SMB posts at anytime, check out all 4 of my new story, "Once upon a Brass Needle" @ http://www.brassneedle.blogspot.com/. (:


NEW UPDATES!!!

Yes, SMB Has these new picture ma-bobs, which are in place of the bolded titles I usually put for different topics. Hurray for organizationnnnn! :D










In Girlsense news...

I have made a new Faboo* Episode, about the new updates, such as the outfits option and Trophies [below]. Also, there are fun games where you actually play another member in games like Checkers, Connect Four, and more! :)




[for wayyy better quality search "Faboo episode 32" on http://www.youtube.com/, or find my channel: Soccerluver222! Remember to select HQ to watch in HD]











In "Fashionness", or today called, "Trends"... we will be discussing some of the new Spring - Summer '09 trend predctions!


[---- from: http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/]

It will be a season high on bright colors, much fluorescent.

Claude Vuillermet, stylist of LE CUIR A PARIS says: "For this resolutely optimistic season, color takes centre stage and joins forces with materials. Impossible to predict which will be champion: blues are playing across all tones; greens are insistent; yellows are intensifying; terracotta, lobster and mandarin persist; colored neutrals calm things down. White covers all surfaces, black and red outline contours. Pink insists despite predictions of its imminent demise each season. A summer personified by a character whose hesitations and moods, we have chosen to relay, are described through 6 color stories."


[----from: http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/]

-Big shades and oversized handbags will be replaced by...actually, I don't think they're going anywhere. But alternative styles will abound.
-Designer duds will be more discrete, or so I hope.
-Individualism will flourish as more media outlets provide more information and provide a forum for more points of view.
-Shoe styles will become more practical. Yay!
-Dark denim will continue to reign supreme as the preferred jean of choice.
-More ladies will rock leggings for day and night, oh yes!
-Black will be big as fashionistas look to save money on fashion and still look stylish.
-Dry cleaning will be out, green cleaning (and washing stuff at home) will be in.
-Street style will continue to soar.
-Kate Moss will still be super. And modeling.
-Polyester and pleather will be cool as more eco-conscious fashionistas adopt a vegan/vegetarian outlook on life.
-Thrifting and consignment shop sales will continue to climb until the economy stops sinking.


[----from: http://www.myitthings.com/]

-Black-and-white - this retro inspired style always looks sophisticated and eye-catching at the events. This year expect occasional bows and bow-ties elements ala Zac Pozen.

- Metallics - everything including gowns, clutches and shoes. Unfortunately this trend is still going strong on red carpets, and I must admit it always does the work of attracting cameras to the spark.

- All black gowns - we've seen this trend last award season with stars like Jennifer Garner (remember the notorious Oscar de la Renta?). Flattering-any-body black gowns will probably be favorites again, in new one-shoulder or asymmetric shapes.

- Bold shoes - you've heard by now that shoes are the new bags, and we are about to see many of them attracting more attention than anything on the red carpet. In addition to all-stars favorites Jummy Choo and Christian Louboutin expect candy-colored Cavalli and Zanotti heels.

- Hard case clutches - patent, metallic or stone and jewels encrusted, this year the hottest clutches come in hard cases that look great against sleek satin or silk.


Ah-bviously, you may need to ad-lib to fit your price range, but Hey! Don't you love it when you know what's "in"?


willpostmoresoon,

xoxo Katy

[hope you all like the new Springy template I selected]


Easter is a 'comin.....

And you need somethin' to wear to granny's??


You're in luck! I will be showing you the best easter dresse[s] and tops [in my opinion] that are of reasonable prices. :)


#1 - Spring Floral Chiffon Blouse - F21



























#2 Tie-front Cardigan from Forever21 [shibuya mon amoure]




























#3 Delia Flower Cardigan [delias]


























#4 Printed Flutter Sleeve Dress - Aeropostale





























Happy Holiday. :)


xoxo Katy

Hey Everyone, I am terribly sorry for the lack of blog posts lately! I have been super busy, and have only gotten a few seconds of free time, which isn't enough to blog, go on GS, PV, and GU. *sigh* Anyways, lets cut to the chase...


Fashionness


IN: Converse



OUT: Sketchers


Today, we will begin the Fashionness with our new topic here on StyleMeBlog, Katy's Advice Column. I have asked some girls on the forum, if they would help me out by venting to me their fashion problems... Lets get started. [all are anynamous {SP}]


KATY'S ADVICE COLUMN


Dear Katy,

I am having a little bit of trouble finding inspiration to make fashions [on Girlsense], can u help me out with that?

-GSGamer



Dear GSGamer,

I hear that your river of inspiration has gone dry... No fear! I have some tips, and ideas for you!

1) Look at other successful member's boutiques and fashions for inspiration. [no copying!]

2) Look at clothing in the real world that is unique, and decorative. Try to duplicate the jist of the outfit/apparel in the FDS.

3) Be Creative and use your noggin! Think about an outrageous theme, or something very simple and chic at the same time.

4) Use your resources! In the FDS think about great and unique ways to use stamps, cuts, and decos to go wild with your own style!

Hope that helped!

-Katy

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Dear Katy,

well i am kinda wondering what styles to pick out especialy on shirts. i can't just wear anything because i am kinda over weight, so it has to look right, any advice?

-Fashionistatobe




Dear Fashionistatobe,


I most certainly have advice for you! I feel your pain, when you say that "it has to look right", because some shirt styles may wear you rather than you wearing it. Of course, things that are uncomfortable are definitely out of the question, because who wants that? Styles that I recommend are:

1) Colors that bring out your best features, like your lips, hair, eyes, etc.

2) For slightly overweight girls, wear tops and dresses that emphasize the waist line, and flow out from there. Try to wear belts around the waist [not hips] to also do this correctly.

3) Obviously like I said before, Comfort counts!

4) Pay attention to my blog for more info on what styles are in and out. ;)


Where you say "expecially on shirts," heres where I can help you out with that:


Empasized waist line looks like this:




















Try to find thick belts. ;)

xoxo Katy

P.S. To ask me more Questions go to the forum and the thread is under Advice Column [under interests]

"It doesn't have to match, It has to go."

Stacy, from "What Not to Wear" TLC

fashionness


SPRING '09 Trends-to-be


[all info below is from: http://fashion.about.com/od/, and written By: Cynthia Nellis]


Runway:
Yellow, pink and blue brightened runways around the globe. Even animal prints got a bright update at Cavalli and Lanvin.

Reality:
The official "It" color of Spring 2009 is yellow, and it's available in everything from a greenish-yellow hue to schoolbus yellow. Although there are plenty of separates and dresses in this sunny hue, the easiest way to wear bright yellow is to pick it up in bags, like at Marc Jacobs, or other accessories.
You're better off choosing a bright that flatters your coloring (blues and pinks are often easiest) than just choosing what's hot (like bright yellow).
Don't be tempted to mix the brights with black (too '80s). Pair with white, denim or other brights for the freshest look.

Go here: http://fashion.about.com/od/springsummer06/ss/springtrends06.htm for pics and more info about the latest fashion trends for spring


Katy's Fashion Predictions



~INforSPRING~



T-strap shoes:
















Yellow+Brown Swimsuits:


























xx. Katy

almostspringyay!

(MY FIRST POST IN MARCH! HURRRAAAAYYYYYY!!)

My First Ice-Skating Experience


(Keeping my experience short-but-sweet......)

Yep, Believe it or not, yesterday was my very first time ice-skating!!! I am still in one piece (sp) and only fell 3 times! [that is pretty good for a first timer] It was fun nontheless. I have one bruise on my knee the size of a large golfball, but I have no broken bones!



Katy's Wish List

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POLYVORE

I'm BACCKKK! See my latest sets on the side bar! My account is: Katylovesu!

Comment-and-fave!

xx.
Katy

Katy's Picks

Thanks for coming back to read my 3rd blog post! I really appreciate it. Anyways "Katy's top picks" is where I show you my favorite fashion items at the moment. I am working on trying to put these items on the side of the blog, but that work is still in progress. Enjoy!





POLYVORE

Polyvore, is an awesome website, where you can create "sets" of fashion related items, or create collages of MILLIONS and TRILLIONS of pictures. It is really cool!!! Don't believe me? See it for yourself at www.polyvore.com and then you will see! My username is KatyLOVESyou, so please come check out my latest and best sets. Or.... if you don't have the time, just scroll down!


Abstract Sailboat. by KatyLOVESyou


Be Different. Be Happy. :o) by KatyLOVESyou


Angie Mandy. :) by KatyLOVESyou


Lighten Up... by KatyLOVESyou


Rain. Let it Fall. by KatyLOVESyou


Lollipop Lollipop. by KatyLOVESyou


Dorky. Thats Me. by KatyLOVESu

xoxo Katy

(above) Ashley Tisdale, wears a casual plaid look on the go. She sports a short-sleeved plaid top, washed denim mini, and a brown leather handbag. I also have shown how, and where you can find a look similar to hers.

Plaid top ($19.90 at HERITAGE981)

Washed Denim mini ($39.50 at American Eagle)

Brown Leather Handbag ($34.80 at Forever21)

(above) Miley Cyrus struts the stage in another casual plaid look, but dresses it up with a simple, white canvas hat, that hints a bit of gold. Again, I have listed below, how and where to find her style, for cheap.

Plaid top ($9.99 at Gap)

Cuffed shorts ($27.50 at Wetseal)

White Canvas hat ($9.50 at Wetseal)

xoxo Katy

(I created these paint documents with images that were from other websites. I did not take these pictures on my own, and do not own any of them)