FashionWhipped's Blog (23)

Ladies, don't fall prey to Shoe-icide. Even your highest, most gravity defying shoes can be transformed to feel to like butter. The key is to never leave the store with a pair that pinches, squeezes or rubs your pretty little feet in the first place.

Coming from a woman that appreciates high heels, I can tell you that if a shoe's uncomfortable from the moment…

I have to admit, I've been on a bit of a makeup kick lately. Reason being, you can gain or lose weight but makeup is universal and unlike squeezing into a garment that's too small; makeup can actually put a smile on your face.

What woman doesn't have an early memory of…

There is no shortage of beautiful young women in this world. It's when women reach a certain threshold, when their skin starts to lose elasticity and bags begin to form under their eyes that they start to scramble for a quick fix. But besides resorting to surgery and Botox, is there something else that we as women can do?

Stars have always seemed to defy…

What girl doesn't love the small luxuries in life? Nothing is more relaxing than escaping to your favorite nail salon, where you're greeted by a kaleidoscope of polish colors, one to indulge your every mood. Splurging on a mani and pedi has always been a guilty pleasure of mine and last Friday I met my match. (Thank you…

You've heard of the little black dress, well say hello to it's equally worthy counterpart, the "little lace dress." Once you're acquainted, this fashion must-have is bound to become a staple in your closet, if it isn't already. I've paid homage to lace in the past, but this particular post was inspired by a special request from a friend in search of the…

Dresses are like flowers, the warmer the temperatures the brighter and more beautiful the assortment. Wearing a dress is an intrinsic source of pleasure for women. They infuse life into our outfits and fill us with a sense of femininity that no other garment can offer. In my world dresses play a starting role. From work functions to evening events to a night on the town with the girls;…

What makes a winning outfit? Why jewelry of course. Nothing takes an outfit from drab to fab like a statement necklace or a pair of dangling jewels. Who could ever forget the stunning emerald earrings Angelina Jolie wore to t…

Contributed by the Skin Experts at Cosmopolitan Skin Care Solutions: The other day I went to get a get a manicure. As soon as the old polish was removed, my friend leaned over from her chair to inspect my naked nails. "OMG, you have nail fungus!" she shrieked, pointing at the white spots…

Body shapes are like opinions, everybody's got one. The question is, do you know your shape and what looks good on you? Why is this important you might ask? For one, the right garment can make you look up to 10 lbs lighter and who doesn't like the idea of that? Then there are always garments that flatter your body and draw the eye in. You don't have to make a fashion statement every day, but you do want to appear put together and look your absolute best.…

This week I will be channeling Coco Chanel in discussing all things nautical. She was the iconic figure who first introduced striped shirts to women's fashion in 1917 after being inspired by the outfits worn by French sailors. The sailor look stuck and has been popular ever since. What's great about this trend is that it's truly timeless, appropriate for women of…

Fashion design is one of the most fascinating forms of art. Designers are visionaries whose innovation in color and form stand the test of time. Their collections are a spectacle that captures the intricacies of an idea which through careful manipulation of a medium bring garments to life. The final product? Nothing short of sublime. It is not only something that you can admire, but…

If you are like me, just hearing the word tassels, paints a certain image of men's basket weave shoes with tiny little tassels on them. Not necessarily a bad thing, but up until recently tassels were…

Have you ever juiced? Well, this week, I decided to become a guinea pig of sorts and do a little juicing. My desire to try something new was apropos of last week's post on swimsuit trends. I assume that I wasn't the only one wondering how I would fit into a bathing suit.

Since I'm a complete carbavore, I became quite intrigued by a certain juice cleanse, known to detox your…

It's never too early to start planning for swim suit season. Especially this year, with a myriad of styles that will help you exude sophistication, femininity and spunk. Even the buzz around the new swimwear can't capture the scope of creativity in the new lines and trends. Think of this season as the "shake and bake" of swim suit fashions where anything goes; vintage meets modern…