MAYDAY MAYDAY . . . I've Outgrown My Closet!

I can't begin to tell you the number of times I've heard the following line from clients or potential clients: "I will call you to go shopping for clothes when I lose weight." Now, I totally understand wanting to get to that perfect size so you can rock that fabulous LBD you have now tucked away in the back of your closet. However, should the goal to shed those extra 5, 10 or even 20 pounds mean that you put off looking good until you reach your optimal weight? I think not!

Creating your personal style is a process, and it shouldn't be governed by the almighty scale. It is important that you look and feel good at any age, and at any size. I'm not advocating that you run out and buy an entirely new wardrobe at a size you absolutely loathe, but it will only make you feel worse if you don't have a few pieces in your closet that make you feel fabulous when you wear them. We as women are very emotional, and the constant reminders to lose weight (e.g. the rack of clothes in your closet that are two sizes too small) tend not to push us to the gym, but rather to the head table at a pity party. In my experience, you will only lose the weight when you look in the mirror, embrace how you look today, and think: "Wow! I could look even better if I shed those additional pounds."

Instead of declaring "I refuse to buy anything until I lose some weight," take an inventory of your current wardrobe.  If you need a few pieces to look good NOW, buy them. Just resist the urge to splurge. And about that rack of clothes you can't fit . . . HIDE THEM! They will only make you feel worse every time you open those closet doors, and that my friend is a NO NO!

Summer Must Have: Feminine Sun Hat

Sad to say, my internship blogging for Be Fashion Fierce has come to a close.  As my final blog, I'd actually like to talk about something I've had an interest in for a while now, but haven't had the chance to address.  After never wearing a hat in my life (except for playing softball in my younger years), I've been intrigued by the hats that are in stores for Summer 2010.  Since purchasing a large black hat that looks like I'm ready to go to the Kentucky Derby--in a sundress--I've grown to love hats, and I think everyone should have at least one. They are the best accessory to a sundress! Here are a few of the hottest styles . . . wear them to church, to weddings, to the shore, out for a day of shopping with the girls, or whatever occasion you may find.

Can't Get Enough of those Wendy Brandes Gold Snake Earrings?

"The size, style, feel and quality of the original Cleopatra earring kicks asp!" ;-) Well said by Wendy Brandes herself! Since Sex and the City 2 made it's debut last week, the talk of the town has been about Wendy's gold snake-like Cleopatra earrings. If you took a look at last week's blog, you'll notice that I found a look for less for these earrings. Since then, I've had the pleasure of communicating with Wendy Brandes regarding these earrings, and I decided to do a follow up for all of you on how to get the REAL DEAL earrings -- still at an affordable price! These earrings retail for only $450 dollars and are beautifully shaped and made out of sterling silver. Every fashionista must have a statement piece of jewelry, and these earrings are certainly a MUST HAVE for summer.  Make sure you check out Wendy's website at www.wendybrandes.com. You can even check out her blog where she talks about the earrings in the movie and her trip to see the movie with friends -- all of whom sported the Cleopatra earrings!

Wendy Brandes wearing her signature Cleopatra earrings