The Flu Got Me

Hey everyone! I feel like it has been ages since my last post. On Monday I woke up with a very scratchy throat and felt like I was losing my voice. My husband told me to drink some orange juice and that it would go away. Well, he was wrong. Later that evening I was curled up in a ball with a high fever, shaking with chills, and aches all over my body. I knew it was the flu!

I haven't had the flu in over eight years...and I honestly forgot just how terrible it really can be. Finally on Thursday I went to the doctor. Yep, they confirmed it...TYPE A FLU. So I was then given a prescription for Tamiflu (even though it was a little late to take it the doctor wanted me on it because of my heart condition). When I went to CVS to fill the prescription they told me I got the very last Tamiflu that they had.

I am sooooooooooo happy to say that I finally am feeling almost back to normal. Thank goodness!!! I know the flu is quite an epidemic this year and I really hope none of you are dealing with it. I have a huge phobia of needles...but I think next year I will definitely be first in line to get a flu shot. I don't want the flu any time soon.


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Shopping Roundup

~Take an extra 40% off of all sale items at Ann Taylor.

~Save an additional 40% on already reduced items at Banana Republic. This deal is an online exclusive. Just use the promo code BRSALE40 at checkout.

~Joe Fresh has markdowns up to 75% off.

~Guess (online and in-store) has up to 50% off. Also take advantage of free shipping when you spend at least $75 with the code FREESHIP75.


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Tell Me About It...Stud!

1) Maddie Studded Booties available at Anthropologie- $239

2) Riveting Rendition Blazer available at ModCloth- $59.99

3) Trinidad Stud Crossbody available at Free People- $58

4) Hearts & Bows Studded Sweatshirt available at ASOS- $52.75

5) Premium Contour Studded Skirt available at Topshop- $120

It looks like the trend of studs will remain with us for 2013. I have to say, I'm all for it! No matter how you choose to wear it, added studded embellishments to your wardrobe instantly makes them edgy and hip. And another thing that I love about this trend is that you don't even have to accessorize when you are wearing studded pieces if you don't want to. It's like there is already jewelry in these amazing pieces! My only tip to you is please do not wear studs from head to toe...unless you want to look like Billy Idol in 1985. A little bit of studs really does go a long way.

What do you think of this trend? Will you be fashioning it in 2013?

Look of the Day- Earth Angel

1) Color-Goes-On Necklace available at Anthropologie- $58
2) Aether Metallic/Tweed Mid-Rise Crop Pant available at Brooklyn Industries- $78 $49.99
3) What's Your Secret? Top available at ModCloth- $37.99
4) Aldo Prue Platform Court Shoes available at ASOS- $114.34
5) Mini MAC by Rebecca Minkoff available at Piperlime- $195

It's a New Year Full of Resolutions

This year my New Year's Eve started out pretty well. I put on a great gold lace dress, threw some pink Hypercolor streaks in my hair, and a faux fur jacket. No parties planned, no huge celebrations...but my husband and I went out for an amazing Thai dinner around the corner from our apartment. We are still exploring our neighborhood in NYC and we came across quite a gem for dinner, Spice. Dinner was fantastic...and we ate way.too.much.food. Then we decided to just come home and spend some time with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin...because celebrating NYE without them would just be bad luck or something. While I was watching I realized that my dog and husband were nowhere to be found. They were in bed...sleeping! So I woke them up like 15 minutes before the clock struck midnight. I guess we're getting a little too old for staying up late. And to think we even napped! *sigh*

What did you do to celebrate? Did you go out to a party or stay in for a low key celebration?

This year I made a handful of resolutions for myself...

1) Network and be social. I feel like this is super important this year. I just moved back to NYC, and a lot of my friends that I had here have moved away. So I really want to meet some new people and network to grow Snapshot Fashion and my photography business.

2) Get off my butt and lose some weight. Yes, I know I'm not overweight or anything...but I am for me. I'm extremely out of shape, and since I do have a heart condition I want to be more healthy and in shape. The last two years I haven't done much as far as exercise in concerned...and my waistline can prove it.

3) Use my degrees. I have my B.A. in art history, and my M.A. in museum professions (with a concentration in museum education) and I would love to finally put this education to use. I definitely would love to try to get a gallery/museum job!

Did you make any resolutions???

I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year's Eve and here's to a great 2013!


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Shopping Roundup

~Check out the annual winter sale going on at Roxy. You can get up to 70% off!

~Take an additional 30% off of all sale items at Anthropologie.

~Stop by Express for their end of the year sale. Take up to 60% off, and an additional 20% off of clearance items.

~There is a huge sale at H&M...items starting at $3.


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Anastasia Beverly Hills- Hypercolor Brow & Hair Powder

I absolutely adore Anastasia Beverly Hills. They were kind enough to let me review their brand new Hypercolor Brow & Hair Powder that just became available at ULTA (retailing at $12.50, each sold separately).

The artist in me always thought adding bright and bold colors to my locks would be so fun...but then my practical side kicks in saying, you'll never get a job with pink hair! What I love so much about Hypercolor is that it washes out! So there is zero commitment. The other thing I love is just how easy it is to use. I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to hair...but this was so simple. I threw in a few streaks and it took me all of two minutes. All you have to do is prep your hair with some styling cream, swipe the powder color compact on your hair, and set it with hairspray. It's that easy!

Hypercolor comes in five great colors: In The Pink, Teal Tornado, Mega Watt Green, Electric Blue, and Ultra Violet (which I am wearing here).

Hair chalk tends to dry your hair out, and that is something that you do not have to worry about with Hypercolor.

I'm so excited to try out all of these amazing colors. Such a fun way to spice up my hair...don't you agree?


*All opinions expressed about this product are those of Snapshot Fashion.

Look of the Day- Blue Houndstooth

1) Freshwater Necklace available at Anthropologie- $198

2) Houndstooth Dress available at Joe Fresh- $49

3) Merona Saffiano Crossbody available at Target- $19.99

4) Round Toe Patent Pumps available at Forever21- $27.80

5) Tights For Every Occasion in Cobalt available at ModCloth- $14.99

Direct From NYC...Again

Hello loyal readers! As some of you know the past few weeks have been a mess. Computer problems, getting sick, apartment hunting, moving back to NYC, car problems, unpacking...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

I am happy to say that after looking at about 25 apartments I found one...even though it is super tiny, it's in a great location and in a nice building. So I can't really complain. We still have to move a few things this weekend...like our bed. Sleeping on an air mattress for a few days is NOT fun.

Now that I have my high speed internet hooked up Snapshot Fashion will be back to regular updates. So stay tuned!!!

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Links à la Mode

Strictly Fashion
Edited By Taylor Davies 


This week’s round up is seriously savvy. From pre-fall collections to runway shows, the submissions you all contributed this week were highly high-fashion-focused. And you know what? I love it. Last week we delved into some deep topics, and it’s nice to change things up with some thoughtful consideration of clothes and designers as well, don’t you think? Whether you want to know how to style this year’s Pantone color of the year (emerald green) or a little about the life and times of Diana Vreeland, you’ll get your fix from this week’s round up.

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 13TH

• Aesthete: Mario Testino – In Your Face


• Culture Keeper: An Afternoon with Zuhair Murad


• Dress Code High Fashion: Coat Trends F/W 12


• Elegant Idiosyncracy: Basel Part I


• Girl Loves Color: Best Foot Forward


• Fashion Moriarty: Things I have to explain to people who aren’t into fashion


• Fashstash: French Couture Week 2012


• IFB: Design Tips – Color Combinations For Your Blog Made Easy


• Incognito: Young Republic, The Emerging Designers E-Shop


• Ive2tellu: Diana Vreeland, The Eye Has To Travel


• Peace Love Sequins: Rachel Zoe Pre-Fall 2013


• Penny For Your Shoes: A Word on Keeping Organized


• Sam ipsa Loquitur: Recap & Top Ten 30 for 30 Tips


• She’s All Smiles: Interview With Remember A Day CEO Jenny Rose


• Snapshot Fashion: Hinesite Vintage


• Style Curated: Fusing the Individual into the Future of Fashion


• The Curatorial: Damien Hirst x The Row Capsule for Just One Eye – An Exercise in Frivolity


• The Fashionistyle: {good reads} How To Look Expensive


• The Fashionable Wife: Weekend Style Files


• Une Dandizette: How To Match Emerald

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