Ann Taylor Sale

Have you seen the special sales at Ann Taylor? They are amazing!

Last week we took advantage of the 40% off all item, even new items. Boy oh boy did we luck out.

We picked up the sequin paneled 3/4 sleeve top in white for around $34 (original price $58) and brown and black stripped sweater ( now sold out).

If you missed that sale, do not fret! Ann Taylor is now offering buy one full-priced item and get the second 50% off.

We are loving their collection this season. The blouses, sweaters and jackets are fab! Our must have item for professional women needed a little umph to their work wardrobe for fall/winter, the leopard jacquard jacket. Click here to check it out.

See any great sales lately? Snagged some great buys? Let us know under "comments".

Jessica Simpson Postpones Her Wedding!

Uh oh... there may be trouble in paradise. Jessica Simpson's wedding plans have been put on hold.

It has been 10-months since Simpson and ex-NFL-playing boyfriend Eric Johnson got engaged, but there won't be a wedding in her immediate future, according to US Weekly.

Says one of the magazine sources: "Everything is up in the air. She can't figure out what kind of day she wants. Some days she wants a big wedding in Hawaii, then other days she wants something closer to home."

A "pal" adds: "She was so gung ho about planning their wedding, and now she's gone dark. She won't commit to a date."

US Weekly doesn't say that the couple are on the rocks. Just that they won't be having a wedding any time soon.

Click here to read the full story.

Do you think Simpson is having cold feet? Do you think the pregnancy rumors swirling are also true? Let us know under "comments".

The Power of Pink

Purchase these custom creations and help fund the fight against breast cancer!

Diptyque, Roses Candle: $32 diptyqueparis.com - 20% of sales aid Pink Agenda

Avon, Polyester tote: $5 avon.com - 100% of net profits are donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

Bobbi Brown, High Shimmer lip gloss in Bellini and lip color in Pink set: $44 bobbibrowncosmetics.com - The Breast Cancer Foundation receives a $10 donation from each purchase

Got Apples?

Health Magazine is helping you put all of those local apples to delicious in their October 2011 issue.

The recipe we will be trying, Baked Apple Fritters.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Total time: 2 hours and 50 minutes

Dough:

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk, warmed

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus up to 1/4 cup more

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tblespoons honey

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

Filling:

1 tablespoon butter

1 medium apple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1/4 cup apple juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon honey

4 teaspoons apple juice

Pinch ground cinnamon

Click here for baking directions.

1 fritter = 214 calories

Top 10 Spring 2012 Trends from NY Fashion Week

Calling all fashion followers! The top trends for Spring 2012 are in!

Fabsugar has recapped the top 10...

Source: Tibi Spring 2012

1. Colorblocking

2. Global

3. Seafoam Green

4. Prints Appeal

5. Soft Suited

6. '20s Glam

7. Leather

8. Whiteout

9. Asymmetric Hems

10. Sporty

Our favorites are leather and whiteout. We love anything and everything white and think using leather is creative colors and fabrics adds to fabulous and interesting apparel.

Click here to learn more.

Sunday...

Sunday's song to get you going - Cobra Starship's You Make Me Feel...

Bethenny's Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade

Who doesn't love sweet tea and lemonade? Put the two together with a little alcohol and what could be better?!

Bethenny's recipe for sweet tea vodka lemonade:

Ingredients:

1.5 oz citrus vodka

3 oz unsweetened iced tea

Splash lemonade or sour mix

Garnish with fresh lemon wedge

Enjoy and share responsibly!

Prevent the Common Cold

The common cold is all around us and we do not like it!

Follow these tips to help prevent the common cold:

1. Wash produce - we know how many hands produce goes through at the grocery store... enough said.

2. Disinfect commonly touched items - your phone, keyboard and mouse can house some pretty scary germs

3. Get enough sleep - enough rest will allow your body to fight germs if they attack your system

4. Wash your hands often - this one is self explanatory

Well wishes to all of our blog readers!

Emmy Fashion

Did you watch the Emmy's? Did you keep an eye on the fashion?

Our eye always goes straight to the fashion and we definitely have our favorites.

Glee's Jayma Mays in Zuhair Murad looked pretty in pink

We love Lea Michele and Marchesa, so put the two together and you have perfection! We aren't typically red fans, but Lea in Marchesa was beautiful!

What were you fashion favorites? Let us know under "comments".

Photo source: FabSugar

NYFW

New York Fashion Week has been in full swing and the fashions have not disappointed.

We are not NYFW goers, but instead we get all of the recaps and action via fashion blogs. Emily from CupcakesandCashmere.com gives a great summary of her favorite trends. From strategic cut-outs, playful silhouettes and head-to-toe white, see what Emily's favorites are - click here.

For a schedule of events click here.

9/11

We remember 9/11...

...yesterday, the 10th anniversary of September 11th, was filled with dedications, memorials and services to remember all of those who fell in the September 11th tragedy 10 years ago. We remember and thank all of those who fight for our country each day and all of those who lost their lives in the tragic events on September 11, 2001.

Paul Simon took the stage during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony and sang "The Sound of Silence". Watch his performance below...

Elizabeth Taylor's Jewels Coming to Auction

Elizabeth Taylor's iconic jewelry collection is coming to auction! The items will make their debut at Christie's auction.

80 of the most iconic pieces will be sold on the evening of Dec. 13. The following day, 189 more gems will be sold. About 500 pieces of Taylor's costume jewelry will be sold online at the same time.

Christie's also will be selling the star's haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, 20th-century decorative arts and film memorabilia from her Bel Air home on Dec. 14-16. '

We die for "The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond" from her estate, 33.19 carat, D color, VS1 clarity, a gift of Richard Burton, estimated at $2,500,000 - $3,500,000.

Click here to read more!

Skaist-Taylor

Remember the glamour gals who created Juicy Couture? Well, if you have forgotten, you will be reminded again with their new clothing line, Skaist-Taylor.

Skaist-Levy describes the new collection as, "A collection of things we're obsessed with and we want to own". The line is set to launch February 2012.

Details are under wraps, but the collection is said to focus on color and will include tees, outerwear, pants and luxurious knits. "We're creating pieces that we feel are standouts and that you have to have," said Skaist-Levy. "Amazing outerwear and incredible basics; that's how we dress." Prices will range from $175 to $3,000.

The prices seem a little high for us, but we have to admit we can't wait to see what this duo has in store!

Photo source: fabsugar

The Every Day Wave

Getting your hair to set wavy doesn't always come naturally. Luckily there are beauty tools and tricks to help us girls.

Check out the tutorial below of Lauren Conrad doing the "every day wave". Lauren Conrad is known for her wavy hair and now we know how she gets it!

The video above is from thebeautydepartment.com. Their step by step guide:

Follow these easy steps to get Lauren’s every day wave:

• Tools: protective serum or argon oil, 1″ barrel curling iron, light hold hairspray, comb.

• Work a small amount of protective serum through the ends of your hair.

• Using a 1″ barrell curling iron, curl sections of hair away from your face.

• (The section of your hair should be comparable to the size of the curling iron)

• Comb through curls to soften them up.

• To finish, spray hair with a light holding hairspray.

White after Labor Day - Yay or Nay?

It is an old fashion rule of thumb, that you cannot wear white after Labor Day. But, rules are meant to be broken, and it looks like some of the biggest fashionistas are saying yay to white after Labor Day.

They tweeted:

Rachel Zoe: Happy Labor Day! My advice? Break the "no white after Labor Day" rule and get ready to work your white! Click here to learn more about what Rachel Zoe has to say.

Kim Kardashian: Whoever made up that u can't wear white after Labor Day is NOT fashionable!

Brad Goreski: YES RT @CameronDecades:I would like EVERYone to wear white on Tuesday and get rid of the archaic rule no white after Labor Day.Break a Rule!

What do you think of white after Labor Day? Yay or Nay?