Top Tips for Finding Jeans That Fit Your Curves

February 22, 2016January 1, 2014

Top Tips for Finding Jeans That Fit Your Curves by Megan Barnes is a passionate stylist. She loves blogging about classic looks and flattering wardrobes for the everyday woman.

If you’re petite, you may inspire the protective instinct in men and women alike. People use words like “cute” and “youthful” to describe you and your looks. As a result, jeans should be a natural for you. The problem is that too often the jeans you love seem to be made for women who are six inches taller than you are. You don’t have to give up on wearing jeans or resign yourself to cutting off every pair that you purchase. By following a few simple tips, you will find those just-right jeans for your figure and your style.

Wearing Dresses for Beginners

February 22, 2016July 26, 2013

Some women are anti-dresses. To me they are the most comfortable things in my wardrobe and you don’t have to match a top and bottom! I writing about wearing dresses for beginners so that women will try out wearing a dress so that they can join in the bliss that is being female. One of the few things women can do that men cannot is wear a dress. Embrace your femininity and look slimmer!

Cutout Top

February 22, 2016June 16, 2013

Pregnant or not, I love this cutout top look. It is especially effective if you want don’t want to show off too much cleavage. The cut out look shows off just enough skin. The cut out look is easily obtained with a scissors and a little DIY spirit. This top is a tad more sophisticated than the cutout button down top DIY that I have been seeing bloggers wear.

Wear Sunglasses

February 22, 2016May 12, 2013

If you haven’t already, head on over to xo Christine Marie to check out my guest post featuring the my take on sunglasses. See how I pick out my shades and how to wear sunglasses. Interested in a collaboration? Email me through the Contact Me page with your ideas.

Law & Hors d’oeuvres

February 22, 2016May 8, 2013

Nik of Thread Conscious is an intellectual property attorney and fashion blogger with a great sense of style. I met Nik at the IFB CON, Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference in New York this February. Since Nik is a fellow attorney, I asked her to put a post together that shows how to dress for law … Read more

Shot Rockers

February 22, 2016May 6, 2013

Shot Rockers has amazing classes to help you take better photos. I have been trying to get better at photography for a while now and my husband has been trying to explain the concepts to me for a while, but for some reason the numbers just do not sink in. I think it is partially because the numbers are so counter intuitive. I end up using the intelligent auto setting on my NEX-5n more often than not. My camera even explains what different things mean and I still just don’t get it.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

February 22, 2016May 2, 2013

I met Nik at the Independent Fashion Blogger Conference in New York in February. She presented on Intellectual Property Law for Bloggers at the conference. The information was invaluable and her style was awesome. Considering all this, I asked if we could swap guest post. I recently wrote a Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Nik’s … Read more

New House Frustrations

September 16, 2013May 1, 2013

We just moved into our new house and it is so nice to finally be out of our old place and just be done with renting and landlords! I have been so frustrated and overwhelmed lately by the contractor on our new home and the management company from our old place. People just try to … Read more

green&glam

February 22, 2016April 30, 2013

green&glam produces 100% natural hair and skin care. All products are formulated with certified organic ingredients and sustainably sourced essential oils. The team at green&glam are a passionate group driven to create natural beauty products that rival the performance of even the biggest names in beauty while keeping the world, and its inhabitant, beautiful and pure.

Coconut Oil Beauty Regime

February 22, 2016April 27, 2013

I am huge fan of Coconut Oil for cooking and part of our beauty regime. Coconut Oil can be used in so many ways! Start a Coconut Oil Beauty Regime!

Here are 10 ways to make Coconut Oil part of beauty regime:

1. Soothe Dry Hands
2. Use as a highlighter
3. To shave your legs
4. As a deep conditioner
5. To remove makeup
6. As a body moisturizer
7. To clean your face
8. To add shine to your hair
9. With sugar as a scrub
10. As massage oil

Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

February 22, 2016April 23, 2013

In order to get the right wardrobe that will flatter your figure, your must avoid buyer’s remorse so that you will wear and feel confident in the wardrobe that you have. You can hire a stylist or just ask yourself these 5 questions while making purchases. You might even want to print them out and … Read more

Personalized Birthday Gifts

February 22, 2016April 22, 2013

My birthday just past and I have been on the hunt for personalized birthday gifts for myself to celebrate my new last name. I finally got to the social security office to change my name! I am now an Erhard! I chose the galvanized beverage tub with stand to be used at the several of the parties that I will be having this spring and summer. We just purchased a new home and will be having a house warming party, baby shower, and several pool and BBQ parties. This tub is perfect for drinks by the pool area.

Buying a New Home

February 22, 2016April 20, 2013

My hubby and I have been in the market for a new home for quite some time. We have been house hunting all over Boca Raton, Florida for over a year. Most of the homes that we have looked at in our price range need a ton of work. Considering this, I have been exploring buying a new home. Newly built homes allow you to trade your to-do list for a want-to-do list. There is no need to spend time on repairing and remodeling. The new homes are more energy efficient than others on the market.

Teacher Appreciation Day Gifts

February 22, 2016April 20, 2013

Teachers are the best and deserve to be recognized for their contribution to the education and sometime upbringing of our children. If you’re anything like me, you think that every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, but May 7 is extra special. That day is the official National Teacher Appreciation Day. And a great way … Read more

Pantone Spring Colors 2013

February 22, 2016April 19, 2013

Every season Pantone comes out with a list of 10 colors of the season and names one color of the year. Emerald is the color of the year for 2013. The Pantone Spring Color for 2013 are Nectarine, Grayed Jade, Emerald, Dusk Blue, Monaco Blue, Lemon Zest, Poppy Red, African Violet, Linen, and Tender Shoots.

Nectarine

Pantone Nectarine by aprilgolightly featuring fernando jorge

Introducting Tiny Prints iPhone Cases

February 22, 2016April 19, 2013

Non-Maternity Maxi Dress

February 22, 2016April 18, 2013

I am getting bigger by the day and the only piece of clothing that is comfortable for me right now is a maxi dress. I have been buying a ton of non-maternity maxi dress from T.J. Maxx by Max Studio. The dresses that have been gravitating towards either have an empire waist or are scoop necked t-shirt maxi dresses. I figure that I can wear these non-maternity maxi dresses after the pregnancy is over. I hate to spend more money on maternity clothing when I could be buying these non-maternity maxi dresses.

xo Christine Marie

January 19, 2019April 17, 2013

Hi April Golightly readers! My name is Christine Marie and I blog over at xo Christine Marie. I am a kindergarten teacher who loves sharing both classroom appropriate attire – all my teacher readers out there know the difficulty when trying to be appropriate yet stylish – as well as weekend/date night/casual ensembles. Throw in a beauty tip and some nail polish and that’s xo Christine Marie! Did I mention I give prices and locations for each item I mention? Yep, you can run out and purchase it all!

Prince Charming Necklace

February 22, 2016April 16, 2013

The Sphere of Life necklace Giveaway features a beautiful necklace from Sphere of Life called Prince Charming. The Prince Charming necklace is the perfect mix of metals with a gray pearl. I have been wearing mine non-stop! Learn more about Sphere of Life and the Prince Charming necklace and check out how I wore it with my new wedge sneakers and with my watermelon top.

Maternity Bikini

February 22, 2016April 11, 2013

My husband are buying a house with a pool this week. We are sad to say good bye to the private beach access, but who are we to complain! Since summer is right around the corner, especially in Florida, I was in desperate need of a maternity bikini.

Heidi Hess

February 22, 2016April 7, 2013

Heidi Hess is an amazing designer of hand-loomed sweaters. The fabric is hand-loomed in New York and feels like a dream. I tried on so many pieces just so that I could keep touching the fabric without having to pet the sweaters on the rack. Regardless, I ended up petting some on the rack as well as while I was trying them on.