Styled By Amy

Black to Bright – Your Summer Shopping List

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:31:42 +0000

With summer just around the corner, women are veering away from their blacks and wearing their brights. Here are a few tips for transitioning your wardrobe to look fresh and colorful for summer.

As always, it’s less expensive to change your wardrobe with accessories. For summer, I love to use white as my foundation. Try pairing a white dress with a colorful necklace and pair of wedges. The look is fresh and by simply changing your accessories, you will have a whole new look. Have fun by playing around with any summer colorful shoes and accessories on white. You will be amazed by how many options you can come up with.

Here are the bare essentials for your summer wardrobe:

1. At least one white dress is essential. I suggest having one or two casual short dresses and a more dressy short dress for evening.
2. Two colorful necklace that can go with your whites or any other solid tops or dresses.
3. For your feet you will want a bold wedge shoe; a bright pair of sandals, and a knockout embellished, bright, or patterned heel.
4. Make sure you have a great bright summer bag. This is a must to mix in with your basics. You can even go with a print if you are sticking to a solid colored wardrobe.
5. A pair of white jeans looks great paired with a colorful camisole or top you already own. A skinny jean is the most versatile, as it can be hemmed ankle length and worn with flat sandals or heels.

For summer, less is always more. So simplify your wardrobe, add a pop of color, and go.

A Perfect Solution To Washing Your Bra

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:30:57 +0000

Hand washing delicates is now a thing of the past, the Berry Ball is the perfect solution for the girl on the go. Open the hinged ball, lay a bra in it, add the small porcupine like ball, and secure the closures. Berry Ball bends only in the very center of the bra, between the cups. This unique molded plastic ball has cut-outs to allow the water and soap to get in while perfectly maintaining the form of the bra. The small ball inside massages the delicates to get them ultra-clean. The Berry Balls are sized for a perfect fit. You can also put panties or hosiery in it as well. For information on where to buy visit www.berryperry.com . After using it for months, I couldn’t be more pleased.

Beautiful Medical ID Jewelry

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:38:51 +0000

If one of your friends or loved ones needs to wear medical ID, we have the perfect gift for them. Whether you want a contemporary clean bangle, a casual waxed cotton bracelets with a charm, a beaded necklace or bracelet, Rona Dayan Jewelry has a beautiful line of fashionable medical ID jewelry to suit a wide variety of taste. Prices range from $35 – $95. All styles are available at www.ronadayan.com . I had the pleasure of trying both the bangle and the leather bracelet and they are perfect combination of fashion and function.

Giiv – Gifts Via Text

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:18:17 +0000

The ultimate in very last minute gift giving is using a text message gift certificate from www.giiv.com . There are endless options to choose from and you can be very specific or give general gift certificates. For the specifics you can choose massages, chocolates, wine, flowers, and more. Or if you want to give your loved on the option of picking something out themselves, some of the participating stores include Zappos, Amazon, Sephora, and Overstock. It’s easy, fast, and still very unique. Simply go to the website, choose the certificate you want to send, enter the cell phone number of the receipient and check out. Giiv only charges a $.99 service fee and will have your gift delivered in seconds. They also give you the option to email a copy too.

Introductory Flying Lesson

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:52:55 +0000

One of the most truly amazing experiences I have ever had was the introductory flying lesson through the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Let’s Go Flying Program. For around $99.00, you get an introductory flying lesson that is truly memorable. You really do fly the plane! It’s a great gift for anytime or at the last minute.

The recipient will get a bit of classroom training on the basics of the plane and flying. Next, they will be taken out to go over the pre-flight inspection checklist. When that is completed, they will step in the plan for a tutorial on the instruments and controls. Fiunally, they will taxi, take-off, fly the plane, ascend, descend, turn a few times, and get the plane back ready for landing. The instructor completes the landing while you actively observe

The experience is truly phenomenal. My instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, a great teacher, and constantly checking to see if I had questions. He was able to keep it simple and always very calm. It was bliss from start to finish.

Giving this gift is incredibly easy, you simply visit www.letsgoflying.com and navigate to a flight school in your area where you can arrange for this introductory offer. It’s the perfect gift for the person who has everything, has always wanted to fly, or is just an adventurer.

Lumnique – Custom Candles

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:26:46 +0000

A custom candle from Lumnique is a thoughtful, unique, and perfect for anybody; but of course it’s a great Mother’s Day gift as well. On their website, you can choose your intention, color, fragrance, and gift set options. Gone are the days you have to have a color and scent combination you don’t like. The Deluxe Gift Set comes in a beautiful box with a matchbox, customer certificate, and the double wick candle. They smell great!

Bagettes – Custom Photo Bags

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:30:38 +0000

There is nothing quite like a custom gift. Bagettes are a a one-of-a kind custom photo bag that are the ultimate way to show your family and friends just how much they mean to you. You can choose from a variety of make-up bags, wristlets and more. These are the perfect way for Mom and Grandma to show off their pride and joys. My Mom loves the attention she gets when she pulls her make-up bag out of her purse. They are great bridesmaids gifts too. Order by April 10 for Mother’s Day.

Isabelle Grace Jewelry

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:15:56 +0000

Isabelle Grace Jewelry has simple yet interesting personalized necklaces that will be a keepsake worn close to her heart. Their Signature Mini Tag Necklace is their most popular style and another great custom gift options. It includes one initial tag with a small cz inset and a small tag with a gold heart and is $125.00.

However, the choices are endless, so create something she will love. Choose custom charms, stones, and several types of chains. From heart shapes to lightening bolts or from amythest or pink tourmaline, we are certain she will cherish a necklace from Isabelle Grace. If you can’t decide, buy her a gift certificate to www.isabellegracejewelry.com and let her create her own.

Jenny Present – Custom Jewelry

admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:52:49 +0000

With Mother’s Day is fast approaching, why not get a custom item that Mom will love for year’s to come. Jenny Present creates unique and beautiful custom necklaces. Choose from “Proud Mama” pendants, gemstones, and charms. Then you can pick the chain and metal type. I thought outside of the box and created a piece with bones engraved with my dogs’ names, a heart charm, and each of their birthstones. These necklaces are great for everyday wear and are truly special.

Scandle Candle – Sexy Gift

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:12:56 +0000

Scandle Candle is more than just a basic candle. It burns into a shimmering body lotion. The Warm Vanilla Sugar scent is universally appealing but they are available in over 15 scents. At $13.95, this is a great affordable and sexy gift. It’s made from 100% natural ingredients, gives the skin a natural shimmer, it hides wrinkles by deflecting light, hydrates skin, and adds aroma and ambiance to any setting. The travel tin canister is perfect to take to a romantic get-away.