PA Live: DIY Gift Guide

The holidays are steadily approaching. Presents must be ready. But wait, it’s not too late … to be cheap, crafty, and DIY a gift. My top three skinny budget ideas 1. Kettle Corn Hostess Gift – Idea by Entertaining Guru Matthew Mead. -Kettle Corn – Angel’s at Wegman’s. -Nice Jar – at your local hardware store. -Pretty … Continue Reading

Pink Is The New Blue (Jean)

We’ve been seeing colored denim for much of 2011 and it’s kind of gone in waves – blue was popular, then the pastels, red, green, and now PINK! So many magazine have started showing this shocking color, yeah bright pink is the “IT” shade. Rihanna works it, and so can you! Tag: Britt Low-Rise Skinny Color … Continue Reading

Trend-Trifecta Desert Wedges

Animal print is everywhere, but now instead of covering the whole shoe, the design is only on the heel. Have you, too, seen this lately? I’m kind of loving it. These ankle boots got multiple trends going on – pop of color, animal print, and they’re desert-bootie wedges. All these trends aren’t competing so make … Continue Reading

Jen Groover’s Daily Deals

When serial entrepreneur Jen Groover dished about her three favorite daily-deal sites, I knew my skinny-budget fashionistas would want the 411. I’ve already been loving ‘Rue La La’, but the other two weren’t even on my radar. Pretty sure ‘Chinoki’ will be my newest obsession. Simply show your phone to snag the deal? Yes, please! By: … Continue Reading

TV: Mix & Match Holiday Fashion

Guess what? You don’t have to go buy a whole new wardrobe for the holidays. A few key pieces can go a long way. Lulu*s hooked me up and together we created three distinct holiday looks using some of the same pieces. Video: PA! Live Shopping 411: Trend Hungry Hope you like!! Xo, Jessie   P.S. … Continue Reading

Turbans for Everyone!

Hi! I’m Jessie and I am craving turbans. I am craving wearing to the mall, to the club, and even to holiday parties. Check out my new turban from Apricot Lane Ardmore. If you, too, have this obsession I can help satisfy your turban hunger. Etsy.com. They’ve got the hookup and for a skinny budget. … Continue Reading

PA Live: Three Holiday Looks Using Same Pieces

This holiday look book is all about partying like a rock star this holiday season, but without buying a whole new wardrobe. I partnered up with LuLu*s, one of my favorite online-shopping boutiques, to create  three holiday looks reworking some of the same pieces. Here’s a pic from the shoot from WBRE’s PA Live! airing today at 4pm!! Unfortunately one of models … Continue Reading

ShoeMint Test Drive

By: Kate As you may know, ShoeMint is the newest edition to the “Mint” family! Superstars Steve Madden, Rachel Bilson, and Nicole Chavez are the design team behind the ShoeMint brand and the first collection of six shoes just came out – all on trend and adorable! Like the other personal-styling sites that came before, create an account, … Continue Reading

Open-Shoulder Dress for Less

I keep seeing this trend more and more, but not sure how I feel about it. But, I do love the Missoni vibe. Tag: Open-Shoulder Dress, $79.90 at Zara. Open shoulder or closed? Comments, please!!

Designer Deal: DKNY Neck-Tie Blouse

By: Theresa W.  Neck-tie blouses are a great twist on the average button-down blouse.  It is a versatile piece that can be worn to the office by day and holiday party by night. They are perfect for the fashionista who loves a touch of vintage 70’s flare. Retro-secretary chic!             … Continue Reading