Sample Sale Pick of the Day — Bill Blass Handbags @ideeli

I love big furry bags, this is so my style.  So I couldn’t pass up sharing this Bill Blass Jonathan Fur bag that I found on sale at Ideeli today.  It retails for $395 but is on sale today for only $139! How to wear it? Well, hang on to it for... Read More

What to wear to a summer picnic

Check out this video for sensible tips to stay clean while consuming masses amounts of messy... Read More

Shopping & Goodies gives you a “heel” up

A Few Goody Gumdrops heads off into the wild blue yonder with with Nicholas Kirkwood’s Sprayed Suede Lace-up Sandals! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy shows you how to do a dramatic purple & green eye shadow look for night! Child Mode reports Preen’s Thornton and Bregazzi To Launch Mini Preen... Read More

Tuesday News Day — Full Figure Supermodel and Get Your Veet On

OneStopPlus.com Signs Plus-Size Icon Emme as Brand Ambassador World’s First Full-Figure Supermodel Partners with Largest Plus-Size E-Tailer NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire/ — OneStopPlus.com, the premiere online destination for curvy women who demand high style in plus-size fashion, announces influential plus-size model Emme as the brand’s new ... Read More

Friday Fashion Find — Keds

Okay, technically it is Saturday but I vacillated about it (see yesterday’s tweet on twitter @fashioncents) since they are only available pre-order.  But I think they are so cool that you should know about them first and their only $60. These menswear inspired sneaks will look great with jeans and even... Read More

How to achieve the 10 minute face

Is it time for you to makeup?  No, not with that friend, husband, or relative that pissed you off but your face.  Do you avoid makeup because you think it is gaudy (my day used to say “Why are  you putting on that war paint?”) OR because it takes to... Read More

Shopping & Goodies — Win bling and other things!

Photo Courtesy of Shopping & Info A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a fabulous Virgins, Saints and Angels Necklace.  Enter to Win! Couture In The City shares with us the trend for fall Child Mode introduces us to eBay’s New Fashion App it takes shopping to a whole new level! Fashion Cents gets you ready... Read More

Tuesday News Day — National Underwear Day, Design your own phone

8th National Underwear Day Takes the Party to Your Underwear Drawer by Giving Away 5,000 Free Pairs NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire/ — This August 5th, Freshpair is gearing up to celebrate the eighth annual National Underwear Day, a chance for people all around the country to see... Read More

Sample Sale Pick of the Day — Furla Carmen L Shopper on Ideeli

Have you been dying for a designer bag but not wanting to pay the designer price?  You’ll love this Furla bag which is featured in the August issue of O Magazine but not just because it was featured in the magazine.  This purse which retails at $475 is available for... Read More

Friday Fashion Find — Win a Sensible T-Shirt

I am so excited!  We finally have our own branded t-shirts that you are sure to love.  My favorite is the “My fashion makes sense!” tank.  I will definitely sport it with my jean shorts this summer.  So grab your own by visiting the Fashion Cents store at zazzle.com plus you... Read More

What to wear to a summer concert

Summertime offers many options for concert goers — huge concerts at massive outdoor venues, performances in the neighborhood that allow you to party hard on a lawn, and even inside intimate events. No wonder you feel confused, each one could require you to dress differently. Just watch the... Read More

Roar Into Fall with Shopping and Goodies Animal Prints

A Few Goody Gumdrops has been “spotted” with her Cheetah Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy proclaims that animal prints are not just for Vegas anymore! Sonia Rykiel’s Enfant Collection Child Mode finds leopard print and diamante glamour in Sonia Rykiel’s Enfant Collection. Couture In The Cityadd a touch... Read More

More Tuesday News Day: Jeans survey and Mad Men Promotion

Jeaneology: ShopSmart Poll Finds Women Own 7 Pairs of Jeans, Only Wear 4 Women Spend $34 Per Pair on Average, with 1 in 10 Women Willing to Spend More Than $100 YONKERS, N.Y., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When asked about jeans, a majority of women agree: “We’d live in them if... Read More

Tuesday News Day — Donating for good and Kelly Ripa support Ovarian Cancer Research

One-Day Shoe Donation Drive To Be Held at Grand Central Terminal KIWI Shoe Care and Soles4Souls Team Up with Spokesperson and Celebrity Ballroom Dancer Cheryl Burke to Collect Shoes for People in Need EXTON, Pa., July 12 /PRNewswire/ — KIWI® Shoe Care, part of the Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE:SLE) , announced today... Read More

What to wear to a summer picnic

I am heading out, albeit very late, to a huge summer picnic.  I plan to eat lots so as I thought about my strategy for getting dressed, I thought I would share it with you too: 1.  Separates and layers — I would never wear a romper to a summer picnic... Read More

Links a la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup : July 8th

Questions, questions Edited by: Jennine Jacob, IFB They say the only dumb question is one you don’t ask, and these days the questions keep coming and the answers? Well, we try. In the fashion world… Lady Gaga, is she really doing it for the girls? What does working with Terry Richardson do... Read More

Shopping & Goodies is ready for the beach

This week the ladies get you beach ready so make sure you check out the links before you head to the beach. A Few Goody Gumdrops feels like a starlet on the beach in her Linda Farrow Sunglasses! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy guest blogger Sara gives you expert advice on great... Read More

Free hotel stay, now that makes cents.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine. It is always amazing to me that Chicago goes from cold to hot and I mean REALLY hot in 3.5 seconds. Now, I am not complaining because I love the summertime but... Read More

Tuesday News Day — Britney Spears at Kohl’s

Britney Spears Designs Exclusive Limited Edition Collection For Candie’s Spears Designs Collection & Stars in National Fall Candie’s Only at Kohl’s Marketing Campaign NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) announced today that international icon, Britney Spears, has designed her first ever collection of apparel and accessories for... Read More

What to wear to work the day after the 4th of July

Casual Pants by Spiegel Dress Pants by Spiegel If you happen to be one of the unfortunate people who doesn’t get this Monday off (the day after July 4th). You are probably hoping not to think about work until the morning but there is that little thing called “What to wear to... Read More