Style-Delights: January 2014

January 30, 2014

Lookbook: Red Military Coat & Butterflies

Don't get fooled by the sunshine in these pictures. I took these pictures last week and it has since snowed a ton here and I feel like we will NEVER have warm weather again! LOL! Hope you all are keeping warm.
Jeans - Rose Royce (Note - I love the cut, length and feel, but it fits little bit tighter, get a size up if you are in between sizes)
Scarf  - Zara (Love this print too)
Shoes - Nine West

1 - Double Breasted Funnel Neck Boucle Coat - GUESS ( On Sale)
2 - Double-Breasted Military Coat - Trina Turk ( 50% off)
3 - Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Military Walker Coat - Lauren Ralph Lauren ( Only $89!)
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January 28, 2014

Star Style For Less With Sears: #ThisisStyle

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Olivia Palermo Yellow Coat, Olivia Palermo Look For Less, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop
My husband can vouch, albeit irritably,  for my addiction to fashion magazines. Irritably, because I subscribe to a number of glossies that take up lot of available surface in our apartment! But I tell him that these magazines are my research material and inspiration for the content. I love looking at the newest trends, designer duds, celebrity styles featured there. More often than not, the celebrity looks are way out of my budget, but that doesn't mean they are un-attainable. When we think of magazine spreads featuring chic dresses and trendy pieces, we usually think of boutique stores or expensive high end stores. So when I was asked by Sears to create a celebrity / runway look for less, I zoomed in my star style spying eyes on my favorite magazines and searsStyle! Today's post is all about getting the celebrity look for less with affordable yet stylish pieces from Sears. First up is a look from one of my favorite style star Olivia Palermo. Her bright yellow coat and printed skinny pants are perfect for Fall and Spring and with layering, can work in winter too. She, ofcourse, is wearing Alberta Ferretti coat retailing for more than $500, but I found a really chic alternative at Sears for way less! (Now it is on sale for $41.99!!). This boucle walking coat is fully lined, fits true to size and very sleek. The printed twill pants are my earlier buy from Sears that I wore all through last year! Similar style of printed pants are on sale for less than $17 on Sears. I tied the whole look with light mint pumps and blue floral clutch.

Yellow Winter Coat, Yellow Coats For Winter, Mustard Coat, Bright Yellow Coat, Canary Yellow Coat
Coat - Sears
Pants - Sears
Shoes - Nine West
Yellow Winter Coat, Mustard Coat, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop
It seems like Olivia Palermo is not the only celebrity loving the yellow coats! Even last year, this bright color was on trend for winters. I had been looking for a yellow coat for a long time, and really searched the internet for a perfect piece in my budget, ending my search with Sears
Yellow Winter Coat, Mustard Coat, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop

Yellow Winter Coat, Yellow Coats For Winter, Mustard Coat, Bright Yellow Coat, Canary Yellow Coat

Yellow Winter Coat, Mustard Coat, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop

Yellow Winter Coat, Mustard Coat, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop
Clutch - Nine West via DSW, Similar floral style from Sears
Yellow Winter Coat, Mustard Coat, #ThisisStyle #Cbias  #shop
Have you looked at the selection of dresses at Sears lately? Seriously, they have some major trends and looks that will be perfect for coming Spring and Summer! I found so many styles fit for a star, don't believe me, take a look at few looks I recreated with Sears pieces! I am also a member of Shop Your Way rewards program and every time I purchase anything from Sears, I get points that can be redeemed as cash during checkout! If you are not a member of Shop Your Way program, sign up now!
Laetitia Casta Floral Dress, Laetitia Casta Look for Less, #ThisisStyle #Cbias #shop

Anne Hathaway looks simply stunning in this vintage floral sheath with sleek silhouette and stylish boat neck. The dress price is not known to me, but a vintage piece specially picked out by a celebrity during a film promotion only speaks 'super expensive'! I found this very similar floral printed sheath at Sears that is a dead ringer of Anne's dress in terms of cut and lines for less than $50! Star style for less? Way less, more like!!
Anne Hathaway Floral Dress, Anne Hatahway Look for Less, #ThisisStyle #Cbias #shop


Supermodels have a leg (or two) up when it comes to looking like million bucks! Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks gorgeous and sexy in this Balmain beaded mini dress with plunging neckline. I absolutely love the geometric pattern play in this dress, but let's face it, this dress is not wearable for us every day women. But this Sears dress is a close replica of the geometric pattern, color scheme and sleeve length, with added benefit of a wearable neckline! And price is only 39.99!  Star look for less? Score! 
Rosie Huntington Whitley Blamain Dress, Rosie Huntington - Whitley Look For Less #ThisisStyle #Cbias #shop

If you thought you can't wear florals in winter, let Jessica Alba prove you wrong! The actress looks cool and preppy in Minkpink sweatshirt and a leather skirt and knee high riding boots. I found this floral cardigan and black riding boots at Sears to recreate Jessica's fresh look. 
Jessica Alba Look For Less, Anne Hathaway Floral Sweatshirt, Jesica Alba Look for Less, #ThisisStyle #Cbias #shop
For more styles from Sears, check out this Pinterest board and the ShopYourWay catalogs.

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January 27, 2014

Fun Super Bowl Party DIYs With Rubbermaid and Sharpie

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I have to admit I grew up watching cricket. For me, soccer was football! But after moving to the US, I was introduced to the exciting world of tackles and touchdowns, quarterbacks and crazy fans, tailgating and halftime, and of course the Super Bowl! Getting together with friends on game day is great but if you are hosting and cooking for a crowd, it can be a little stressful. But with a little planning you can make it easy and add a lot of fun in your homegating!  For any get-together, I like the idea of snacks that can be prepared ahead of time and take very little effort to assemble. I found a great recipe for artichoke olive crostini here, and it was very easy to convert it into a game day snack.
You can keep the leftover artichoke-olive paste in a Rubbermaid container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Add it with your favorite pasta and sauteed vegetables to make healthy dinner. It also works great as a sandwich spread on whole grain pita bread with some fresh arugula and mozzarella cheese.
Now, the fun part of Super Bowl party. Making the beverage tags. You can involve your kids in drawing and coloring and get them excited for the Super Bowl (as if they aren't already!)
On a card stock paper, draw and cut out the shape of a football. Find the center of the tag and cut out another hole. This will make a wine glass tag. With a Sharpie, draw the football stitches. Your guests can write their names on their glasses.

For beer/soda/plastic cup tags, cut out the football shape, decorate it with a Sharpie and thread a yarn on the top of the tag (I use the darning needle, but a punch out hole will work too). Hang the tag on bottle necks or tie it around the cup.

Here is another fun idea to make sure people don't drive drunk. I mean, by now we all should know better! 
For these DIYs, Rubbermaid and Sharpies are your best friends. I got mine from Target using the coupons to save money on both of these items. You can text COUPONS to TARGET on your cell phones and grab the $1 off Rubbermaid food storage coupon and the $1 off Sharpie 4 pack or larger.
How will you use Rubbermaid an Sharpie in your Super Bowl party?
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January 24, 2014

Splurge vs Steal : Stuart Weitzman Gladiator Sandals

One of the most popular pair of gladiator sandals has to be Stuart Weitzman gladiators. From bloggers to celebrities and style stars, these sandals have been making a wave for quite some time now. But $400 price tag is not everybody's cup of tea. Well, that and the popularity of these sandals made sure the look-alikes will be in demand too. So here it is!
Stuart Weitzman Gladiators Look Alike, Stuart Weitzman Gladiators

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January 23, 2014

Get Excited For Duane Reade Big Game

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#DrBigGame #Cbias #shop
Yes, this year's game is so epic that it took two states to host it! On February 2nd, New York and New Jersey will show us how to host a great  football game. To keep up with the New York spirit and New Jersey's style, New York's beloved drug store Duane Reade is gearing up the Big Apple for the big game. From hosting fun events with athletes to giving away exclusive big game party tickets, Duane Reade has the City excited for the biggest night in football. For the big game, DuaneReadeBigGame.com is your one stop source to get the deets on all the exciting events, up-to-the-minute updates from Twitter and fun photos. Make sure to bookmark this site for upcoming events and all the fun news leading up to February 2! 

Recently I got a chance to witness the excitement in person at Duane Reade store at Times Square. The store hosted an event to instantly award the tickets for the game viewing party at the Bud Light hotel located near Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The participants lined up to answer the questions and whoever got all the answers right, won the tickets on the spot!

#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop

#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop

#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop
 To enjoy the big game, Duane Reade has got everything you need - from Pepsi to Bud Light to Lays potatoes and Doritos tortilla chips and healthy munching snacks from their own brand Delish.
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#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop

#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop

#DRBigGame #Cbias #shop
How are you preparing for the big game? Share your tips with Duane Reade with hashtag #DRBigGame and don't forget to keep an eye on www.duanereadebiggame.com for upcoming football events, big game instagram content and vine videos for a great big game experience!!

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