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Kardashian Kollection for Sears Fall 2013 Preview


Kardashian Kollection Fall 2013

This past Thursday, I attended a press preview for Kardashian Kollection's Fall 2013 line sold exclusively at Sears. These are the pieces you'll see beginning in late summer, and they revolve around four themes: "Drama Queen" is inspired by 1940s shapes in a palette of dark rose, black and houndstooth prints. "Modern Military" takes traditional military colors like army green, then adds a dose of neon and blood orange for an updated twist. "Uptown Gypsy" is all about lace and leopard, with ruffles, dramatic shoulders and flared sleeves. And finally, "Black on Black" channels chic sophistication with simple, clean lines and a palette of celestial blue, black and white, plus tweed jersey and white tiger print.

The bottom line? These pieces truly reflect the personal styles of Khloe, Kim and Kourtney, the collection's celebrity designers. And whereas most celeb clothing lines demonstrate a huge disconnect between the star and the product (at least in my humble opinion), there's no denying these designing sisters are truly involved in the design process for their cheap-chic Sears brand. Chatting with the PR team confirmed this - I was told all the girls really put a lot of effort into the line, and it shows. My favorite pieces included the sheath dresses that are great for day to night and work for all body types. Also loving the new line of premium denim that will be coming out for fall and the luxe-looking handbags. Are you a Kardashian Kollection fan?

The Look for Less: Beaded Flower Necklace

So technically this isn't really a look for less, but I wanted to share it anyways! Shop Ruche carries this springy beaded flower necklace for $16.99, but it's currently out of stock:




Until Shop Ruche restocks, you can get the look for $15.99 at Kohl's stores and kohls.com instead:



I also spotted this necklace at my local Kohl's store in ivory or coral red (but can't find these online):


Beaded flower necklaces at Kohl's


Need some inspiration on how to wear it? Try pairing this necklace with a chambray shirt and pencil skirt - perfection! (Image via TJMaxx on Instagram)


Styling inspiration for a beaded flower necklace and chambray shirt


60 Second Beauty: Glossybox Beauty Subscription Service

Glossybox review

Do you subscribe to a beauty subscription service? Not sure which one's right for you? There are tons of choices and equally as many reviews out there, but I wanted to share my experience with one popular company called Glossybox. Glossybox is a luxury beauty box subscription service that contains 5-6 products each month. Most products are travel size while some months you'll get 1, 2 or even 3 full-size products (it's always a surprise). Subscriptions range from $21 for one month to $220 for one year. For my complimentary trial, I got the "International Style" box. Here's what was included and what I thought about each product:

5 Under $50: Pretty Pastels

Spring 2013 Fashion Trend: Pretty Pastels

Some things in fashion require a leap of faith - like wearing neon at the office or wearing mixed prints head-to-toe. But pastel hues for spring? Total no brainer. Here are 5 pretty pastel picks under $50 that I'm loving right now:



  1. Joe Fresh Aqua Blouse, $39: This 100% silk shirt comes in girly hues like aqua, pink and pale yellow, while the classic buttoned up shape lends an air of sophistication.


  2. Kardashian Kollection Mint Jeans, $29.99 (down from $68): Everyone needs this irresistible shade of mint green denim in their closet. Try code SAVENOW! to get an extra 15% off through April 1, 2013.


  3. Candy Bubbles Earrings, $15: These lilac baubles are exactly what the name suggests: Candy for your ears! The simple shape has a chic retro vibe, too, that's so on-trend for 2013.


  4. "Pinking of You" Bag, $34: From new-to-me boutique Harmony Belle comes this delicious pale-coral crossbody-bag that will add a subtle pop of color to your spring wardrobe.


  5. Payless "Jordyn" T-Strap Pumps, $26.99: These ladylike heels will be easy to pair with skirts, dresses and ankle pants for spring. The tough part will be choosing between yellow, mint or pink.