Dress Like a Celebrity

Nikki Reed recently hosted an event in L.A. in this casual look. I have to admit, I love it! Who would have thought a white blouse and jeans would look so fantastic? She just adds some pops of color and animal print...and it brings something that is so simple to a whole new level.

Snapshot Fashion put a similar look together for you to try---

1) Rolfs Tiber Envelope Frame available at Handbags.com- $28.00

2) Boyfriend Pocket Shirt available at GAP- $59.95

3) Pink Enamel Triangle Necklace available at t+j Designs- $48.00 $18.00

4) Vince Camuto Shoes Rhysons T-strap Mary Jane Pumps available at Macy's- $118.00

5) Modern Skinny Jeans available at LOFT- $79.50

What do you think of this look? Will you be trying it?

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Many Thanks!!!

I just wanted to say THANKS SO VERY MUCH from the bottom of my heart to everyone that donated, the fashion bloggers (Jen, Lar, Cath, and Maegan) that took part in this, the readers that reposted this fundraiser, all the kind comments that were left, and to everyone that took the time to write me wonderful emails. Everyone's support really means the world to me! I'm happy to announce that we were able to raise: $191.48. This money will be sent directly to the Endometiosis Foundation of America where it will go towards education, awareness, and research for endometriosis.

I hope to do another fundraiser for endo awareness in the future where we can raise even more money!!!

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Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness

So I was all set to do an outfit post but then my dog Rocko started pesting me so I would let him in on the photos for this last Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness post. So, I decided to save my outfit for another day, and post some cute pictures of Rocko in his scarf posing with my endo sign. He's cuter than I am anyway!!!

Again, we are doing this fundraiser because there is no known cure for endometriosis. There are plenty of ways to control it or prolong surgery. But I want a cure. I need a cure! I think it is so fantastic that other illnesses have such strong support systems, awareness education, and huge fundraisers. Endometriosis really does not. Go ahead, ask ten women that you know what endometriosis is. I guarantee you not all ten can explain. The scary thing is, one in ten women will get this condition. Education about endo is so important. How can you know the symptoms if you don't even know what endometriosis is?!?!

A huge thank-you goes out to all of my friends, family, and readers...as well as fellow bloggers that have been a part of this, and those of you that have reposted this fundraiser. Your support means more than anything. When your health has you feeling isolated and alone, it really means a lot to have all the kind emails, comments, and donations being made.

Please make a donation today! All donations will go directly to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. I ask that you make your donation via our secure PayPal link. Please take note that we are raising money through this Friday, October 5th. So get your donations in today!!!

Shopping Roundup

~The Limited is taking 40% off original ticket prices. This deal is going on in the stores and online with the promotional code: SHOP40.

~Get a FREE pair of shoes with any $99 boot purchase at Bakers.

~Stop by Bebe where you can take $25 off of a $150 purchase and $50 off of a $250 purchase. Print at a coupon on their site to use in the store, or use this promo code online: FALL2012.

~For a limited time take 20% off of regular priced items at the fall sale going on at BCBGeneration.


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Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness

Let me start out by saying thanks so much for all the kind comments and emails I received after putting up the initial Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis post on Monday. When I was first diagnosed with this condition I felt like very much alone. Even though I had the support of my husband, family, and friends...I still didn't think many people understood what I was going through. It really means a lot to me hearing from all of you. Getting my story out there is almost a form of therapy and makes me feel less ashamed about it all. It is what it is...and getting out information and fundraising for a cure/education about endometriosis is super important to me. I would be so happy if everyone could donate a little to the cause. Please click here to make a donation through PayPal. All donations will be going to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. 

Endo hurts. Badly. Before I knew I even had endometriosis I felt fine. I felt like my normal self. Everything changed when my doctor checked my ovaries during a routine check-up. I felt like I was being stabbed on my left side. When my doctor noticed that I have endo in my family he suggested that I go through some testing to be sure. Endometriosis??? I was shocked. He asked if my periods were painful...and of course I said yes. But I thought monthly pain was normal...for everyone. You always hear people complain, and I didn't know anything different. When I thought of endo I thought of the people I know that have it who literally can't get out of bed due to the pain. That wasn't me. I told my doctor this and he stated that I could just have a very high pain tolerance.

The next step was to have a pelvic ultrasound done. I'm not going to lie...this hurt. A lot. Probably due to the vast amount of endo that I had in my body. The result from this test was that I had an endometrioma cyst (AKA chocolate cyst) growing in and on my ovary that was the size of an egg. My doctor wanted to wait six weeks to see if it would grow or change. So I had to have another pelvic ultrasound done (ugh!). After the second one was done they told me that it grew to the size of a lemon. Now the pain really started to kick in because it was really starting to stretch my ovary. The pain was so terrible! I would come home from work and just go to bed, take my pain medicine (that typically didn't really work), and cry. I knew deep down that surgery really was my only option.

As you can see from the photo above, I am now all smiles. You would be too if the worst pain of your life suddenly stopped. Surgery might not be the answer for everyone with endometriosis, but it worked for me. What makes me not smile is the fact that endo will most likely return to my life one day. I had so much in me that the doctor took out as much as he could...but there was no way he could take it all out. So until the pain returns I'm going to keep this smile on my face and try not to think about my endo future...because that just gives me serious anxiety.

dress- Bebe

jacket- H&M

shoes- Fearne Cotton c/o Very.com

vintage fascinator- gift from my parents when they were in Ireland

I would love it if all of my readers could make a donation to this fundraiser. We started to get a few donations in this week...but definitely not as many as the optimist in me was hoping for! Even if all you can donate is a few dollars, it will help!!! All you have to do to donate is click this secure PayPal link.

If you cannot afford to make a donation, I would love it if you could please pass this post along to your friends to help get the word out there.

I thank-you all again for your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It means the world to me.

Also, be sure to check out Asian Cajun's latest post for endo awareness!

Look of the Day- Feeling Quirky

1) Jackie Cardigan available at J. Crew- $62.00

2) Flight Hearted Dress available at ModCloth- $234.99

3) Classic Bowler Bag available at Francesca's Collections- $54.00

4) Women's Sliver-Wedge Boots available at Old Navy- $44.50 $42.00

5) Faux Leather Triangle Necklace available at t+j Designs- $48.00 $24.00

6) Sheer Zigzag Tights available at Forever21- $7.80

Natalie's New Look

A few days ago Natalie Portman debuted her new hairstyle. Natalie dyed her hair blonde for an upcoming movie role. And no, it isn't as drastic as when she shaved her head a few years ago...but the internet is buzzing about this new blonde do.

I want to know what you think of this look on her. Do you think she should keep it after the filming of her movie is done? Personally, I prefer Natalie as a brunette...so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she returns to her darker locks.


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Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness

You may remember me telling you all how I had to have surgery last month for endometriosis. When I talked with people about my condition I got one of three reactions: 1) I never heard of endometriosis. What is that?, 2) I know someone with endometriosis, or 3) I have endometriosis too. Most people that I spoke with about this didn't even know what endometriosis was unless they had it or knew someone that...and that was just crazy to me. Since this condition affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide (over 5 million in the United States alone), I would hope that endometriosis would get more attention as far as women's health is concerned...and I am determined to do just that.

It is unbelievable to me that just over a month ago I was in so much pain that I could barely move, was on serious pain killers, and would cry myself to sleep every night. The pain was so bad that I literally begged my doctor to move my surgery date sooner (and he was awesome enough to move his schedule around to make it happen). Just over a month since my surgery and I'm feeling amazing. As you can see, I can now go out and walk my dog (isn't Rocko the cutest???)...all with a smile on my face. Surgery worked for me...but the thing about pesky endometriosis is that it will more than likely come back. There is no real cure for endo, which I find so upsetting.

After my experience with endo I wanted to do something to get the word out about this condition. Putting a fundraiser together with some of my favorite fashion bloggers that were sweet enough to donate their time (and blogs) to getting the word out there seemed only natural.

For the next two weeks the Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness that I organized will accepting donations. All donations will be sent to the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA). I'm hoping that with all of our blogs working together we can raise a large donation for them.

Please click to DONATE via PayPal to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Every little bit helps!!! I ask that you use the donation link above to donate so that we can keep track on just how much we all have raised...and in turn I will keep everyone up to date on the success of this fundraiser.

denim jacket- Highway Jeans c/o Body Central

maxi dress- Derek Heart

scarf- a favor from my friend's wedding

sandals- Urban Outfitters

earrings- gift

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Also, be sure to check out posts from some of my fellow fashionistas: Asian Cajuns, Jennif Hsieh, and ...love Maegan. Your help means the world to me!!!

Shopping Roundup

~Take an extra 30% off of final sale items at J.Crew when you use the code LOVEIT at checkout.

~Stop by Francesca's Collection and when you buy one piece of jewelry you will get a second piece for half off.

~To kick off the fall season Ann Taylor is taking 30% off of your full price purchase when you use the promo code 30FALL.

~The Limited is taking 40% off of jackets, pants, and skirts.



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Emmy Awards- What I Hope They Wear

One of the fun things about watching the red carpet before award shows is guessing what my favorite stars will be wearing. I do think that this year there will be pops of color, sparkles, and bold designs. Here are the dress I would love to see on the red carpet this Sunday.

I would love it if Zooey Deschanel wore this Christian Dior dress from their Fall 2012 Couture Collection. I think if I were to dress for the awards and could wear any dress in the world...it would be this one. It's so flattering and fun. Do you see that pop of hot pink? It's so quirky...like Zooey.

I would be so happy to see Julie Bowen in this emerald Elie Saab dress from Fall 2012 Ready To Wear. The color would look so amazing against her skin tone and blonde hair. She would be so stunning in this.

I adore Giuliana Rancic and I am always looking forward to see what the E! Red Carpet host will be wearing. She would look so fabulous in this Erin Fetherston Fall 2012 Ready To Wear dress. She would look so statuesque...like a goddess...don't you agree???

Seems like a lot of funny ladies never seem to get their award show look spot on. Kristen Wiig is one of these girls. I love her to death...but seems as though she either just tries to hard or not hard enough. I think this Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Ready To Wear dress would be so perfect for her. It's fun and bold like her, and she won't have to worry about accessories with it...because the dress speaks for itself.

Julianna Margulies would be so stunning in this J. Mendel dress from Fall 2012 Ready To Wear. The color would set her apart from the rest and we'd be talking about this dress for weeks.

What are your thoughts about my picks? Are there any designs or colors that you are hoping show up at the Emmy Awards?

Don't forget that on Sunday, September 23rd from 6pm-8pm eastern time I will be hosting a Google+ Hangout for E!'s Emmy Awards red carpet. If you are interested please email me so I can get you on the list!


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