VH1 Single and Liking it Photo Contest

*Stretches arms* It has indeed been awhile. I come to you with a special request. My friends and I entered a contest that will send us to NYC to toot around! We need your votes..and your friends...and grandparents!





Please click below to vote:








Manual Instructions*
1. Go to http://apps.facebook.com/single-ladies/?play=31905
2. Allow VH1 access to your page
3. Click "Like" in the right hand corner of pic
4. Vote everyday

Yes to the Dress: The Shirtdress

Another great dress style this season is the Shirtdress. This is a cute casual day dress for work and for leisure. Look below for some great picks!

New York and Company has the perfect shirt dress for not looking to spend a fortune.

This dress retails for $54.75 is available in black,turq,melon,apple green,lavender, yellow,taupe and denim.

Penny Pincher Alert: The dress is also available in 3/4 length sleeves and is on sale for $29.97. Click here to get it!

How to Wear: Roll each sleeve up twice and add your own leather belt and chunky bangles to turn this into a sheik City Safari look.

My absolute fav is the Dade printed dress by Lilly Pulitzer!! It's from their Resort 2008 collection and retails for $228.

I tried it on a few months ago at Belk. It was a little big in the waist but after putting on a wide waist belt like the one above it was perfect :-)

Another note worthy style is the Liz Claiborne watercolor floral shirtdress. Get it at belk.com or in stores.

This style is great with a pair of skinny jeans and espadrilles or alone with a chunky necklace like the one below!

Readers Note: For maximum freshness, a popped collar is a MUST!!

Yes to the Dress: The Maxi

Hi Readers!
Cold snap got you down? Well I have just the thing to bring cheer to all! Maxi Dresses for everyone! Last year this trend barely scratched the surface. This season these lovely long dresses are back and in full effect. Below are some of my favorites...Enjoy!



First up is the AK Anne Klein Dip Dye Maxi Dress available on nordstrom.com. Click here to get it..I love this style because of the coverage up top!

And for my curvy girls....ta daaaa. Please don't wait to purchase. I have a feeling this dress will sell out! Click here and order expeditiously!!

I absolutely love this Moroccan inspired dress from Arden B! On sale now for $108.

Border prints definitely bring another design element to the plain maxi.

Check out Gypsy 05's organic cotton maxi dress with tye dyed border print here!


Splurge alert!!!

This Jay Godfrey creamcicle maxi dress is oh so fab..And just under $500!!


Now back to reality! This Karen Kane knot front dress is a perfect weekend dress and only $98 at belk.com. I tried this dress on last weekend and fell in love! Beautiful color and it was long enough!




The Essential add on:

*Before you walk out the door in your brand new look please make sure your undercarriage is in tact. Knits automatically cling to our skin and show everything..ughh. One way to smooth out your situation is to invest in a shaper. See my picks below:

Try the Slim Cognito by Spanx here!



Also try Assets Sensational Shaper for only $20 at Target.

You may also need to wear a half slip to act as a barrier between your shaper and dress!..My Grandma would be so proud :-)

LC Spring Fever!

Dear Readers,

Spring is here! This April look out for your comprehensive guide to all things Spring!

New Season.....New Post..... Lavishly Coordinated!

XOXO,

Shana

Christmas Countdown: Glamour Girl

Tis the season for Holiday Gift Giving- part 3. This is a comprehensive guide to all things beauty for the girl that has everything but wants more! Below are a few of my fav beauty and fragrance gift ideas..ENJOY!

Smash Box Cosmetics- Gift of Glow
A collection for the lips, eyes and cheeks

I heart the Two Faced all access beauty collection only 34.00 at Sephora. Click here for details about the collection

Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Makeup Set
Set Includes: Touche Eclat concealer pen,Mini Faux Cils mascara and Golden gloss
Click here to get the set at Bloomingdales

M.A.C Cosmetics Little Darlings gift sets !
Loving the eye shadow combo and the lip glass and lusterglass combo.

Toot to Nordstrom.com and select the perfect color combo! Brush set avail here

Okay readers, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the greatest beauty deals for the season!
***Estee Lauder Holiday Blockbuster***

The set is only $49.50 with the purchase of any Estee Lauder fragrance purchase. (The cheapest fragrance is 28.50). The set includes everything shown above *squeal*

Looking for a unique gift? I have the perfect solution. Last week I went into Saks to smell their exclusive Bond no 9 fragrance series and got turned on to Jo Malone Cologne. She is a chick from London that has a line of fragrances..to die for!

Above is her Cologne Collection 95.00 at Saks. It features 6 fragrances that can be worn alone or layered for a unique scent!

Go to jomalone.com to create your own custom gift set and to learn about fragrance combining

*P.S. my fav scent is Nectarine Blossom and Honey

Internet Deal Guide

Bloomingdales- Free shipping on any order of 100.00 or more through 12/19. Free Bloomingdales brush set with any 100.00 beauty purchase
Estee Lauder- Free shipping on any order 50.00 or more and free samples!!
Saks-Free shipping on 150.00 or more plus gift box and bow
Jo Malone- Complimentary shipping on all orders and 2 complimentary fragrance samples with any online purchase
Sephora- Free standard shipping with all orders 50.00 and over and 3 samples with every order

Christmas Countdown:Gifts for the Office

Tis the season for Holiday Giving- Part 2!

If you are like me, you struggle every year trying to pick out that perfect gift for co workers. Below are some ideas to get you going. Whether you are looking for gifts for a few or many..I have you covered! Oh yeah and everything is $25 and under!!

Monogram bottle topper- small sheik and timeless. Only $12.95 at Z Gallerie.


La' Occitane Hand Treasures' Set (Nordstrom Exculsive) only $20

Loving Bath and Body works new Aromatherapy sleep collection. Great subtle, calming scent! Check it out here!

I am really liking the Kiehl's Ultra Travel facial set. It includes cleanser,toner ,moisturizer and lip balm. Perfect for a co worker that will be traveling for the Holidays! Click here to check it out!

Also, make sure while you are in your fav boutique you check out their gift section. Monogrammed stationary, notepads, giftcards, or even a cute scarf are all great office gift ideas!

On a tight budget for the season? Not to worry. Try your hand at baking your fav holiday recipe for your office!

Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares


Butter Cookies


Ranch Snack Mix

Click here for an alternate snack mix recipe (one of my favs :)

Toot over to your nearest discount store (Dollar Tree,Dollar General) and stock up on inexpensive holiday tins or bags to complete the look! Also make sure you test your creation..

Don't have time to get out to the store? Now is a great time to take advantage of the free shipping and handling on most sites are offering for the holidays..

Christmas Countdown: Guy Gifts

Tis the season for lavish gift giving. This is part one of my gift series. I won't stop until you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones!

Men are usually the last ones we check off our list. This year let's make them first. I have outlined a few of my top picks for guy gifts..enjoy!!

The Home Body

For the man that enjoys the comforts of home

Loving this Dirty English by Juicy Couture robe! Get it here

Go classic with the Pony Terry Komono robe from RL


Also liking the contrast velor robe. Check it out at Bloomies

Slippers are oh so necessary for the man who thinks of lounging as a sport!

Boss "Nonnus" Slipper



Ugg "Indy" Mocs

My fav fragrance for men is Polo Black. Oh so sexy and classic! Get the Fall gift set here.

Bond No. 9 New York has new fragrance called New Haarlem available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. It boast a timely, androgynous scent that can be worn by men and women.

Well Traveled
For the man on the go

I am really liking the sleek modern design of Tumi 'T-Tech PC Plus' International Carry-On
40% off at Nordstrom!


MenScience Travel & Skincare Kit. A complete skin care and grooming kit!

I love the exposed watch face on the Emporio Armani stainless steel watch!

Looking for a more simple design? The Burberry round dial slim watch is the way to go. $325 at Nordsrom

Splurge alert: Nothing says Merry Christmas like a fresh Gucci dufflebag for your jet setting companion! Available at Saks for only $745!

random tidbit:Due to popular demand a customer may order only 3 every 30 days :)

Coming up this week: The gift guide for Lavish Ladies,Great Gadgets and Office gift solutions!

LC: Home Edition Mini Makeover part 2

Ok readers, I need your help..Yesterday I showed you my new living room. Today I need everyone to vote on their fav lamp!

Option 1 Basic floor lamp with red shade.

Option 2 Brushed steel tripod floor lamp.

Option 3 Contemporary floor lamp with partitioned plexiglass blades

Option 4 Classic brushed nickel floor lamp with glass shade

Readers sound off: Which lamp do you think would complete my look? (click on each purple option to compare prices!)