Star Style For Less With Sears: #ThisisStyle

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My husband can vouch, albeit irritably,  for my addiction to fashion magazines. Irritably, because I subscribe to a number of glossies that take up lot of available surface in our apartment! But I tell him that these magazines are my research material and inspiration for the content. I love looking at the newest trends, designer duds, celebrity styles featured there. More often than not, the celebrity looks are way out of my budget, but that doesn't mean they are un-attainable. When we think of magazine spreads featuring chic dresses and trendy pieces, we usually think of boutique stores or expensive high end stores. So when I was asked by Sears to create a celebrity / runway look for less, I zoomed in my star style spying eyes on my favorite magazines and searsStyle! Today's post is all about getting the celebrity look for less with affordable yet stylish pieces from Sears. First up is a look from one of my favorite style star Olivia Palermo. Her bright yellow coat and printed skinny pants are perfect for Fall and Spring and with layering, can work in winter too. She, ofcourse, is wearing Alberta Ferretti coat retailing for more than $500, but I found a really chic alternative at Sears for way less! (Now it is on sale for $41.99!!). This boucle walking coat is fully lined, fits true to size and very sleek. The printed twill pants are my earlier buy from Sears that I wore all through last year! Similar style of printed pants are on sale for less than $17 on Sears. I tied the whole look with light mint pumps and blue floral clutch.

Coat - Sears

Pants - Sears

Shoes - Nine West

It seems like Olivia Palermo is not the only celebrity loving the yellow coats! Even last year, this bright color was on trend for winters. I had been looking for a yellow coat for a long time, and really searched the internet for a perfect piece in my budget, ending my search with Sears! 

Clutch - Nine West via DSW, Similar floral style from Sears

Have you looked at the selection of dresses at Sears lately? Seriously, they have some major trends and looks that will be perfect for coming Spring and Summer! I found so many styles fit for a star, don't believe me, take a look at few looks I recreated with Sears pieces! I am also a member of Shop Your Way rewards program and every time I purchase anything from Sears, I get points that can be redeemed as cash during checkout! If you are not a member of Shop Your Way program, sign up now!

AX Paris Women's Tropical  Print  Midi at Sears - $66

Kardashian Kollection Women's Dress Pumps at Sears - $44

Anne Hathaway looks simply stunning in this vintage floral sheath with sleek silhouette and stylish boat neck. The dress price is not known to me, but a vintage piece specially picked out by a celebrity during a film promotion only speaks 'super expensive'! I found this very similar floral printed sheath at Sears that is a dead ringer of Anne's dress in terms of cut and lines for less than $50! Star style for less? Way less, more like!!

AX Paris Women's Printed Midi Red Dress at Sears - $41.99

Supermodels have a leg (or two) up when it comes to looking like million bucks! Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks gorgeous and sexy in this Balmain beaded mini dress with plunging neckline. I absolutely love the geometric pattern play in this dress, but let's face it, this dress is not wearable for us every day women. But this Sears dress is a close replica of the geometric pattern, color scheme and sleeve length, with added benefit of a wearable neckline! And price is only 39.99!  Star look for less? Score! 

Ronni Nicole Women's Boat Neck Graphic Dress at Sears - $39.99

If you thought you can't wear florals in winter, let Jessica Alba prove you wrong! The actress looks cool and preppy in Minkpink sweatshirt and a leather skirt and knee high riding boots. I found this floral cardigan and black riding boots at Sears to recreate Jessica's fresh look. 

Laura Scott Women's Floral Cardigan at Sears $15.39

Route 66 Women's 'Tahlia' Riding Boots at Sears - $24.99

For more styles from Sears, check out this Pinterest board and the ShopYourWay catalogs.

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Fun Super Bowl Party DIYs With Rubbermaid and Sharpie

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I have to admit I grew up watching cricket. For me, soccer was football! But after moving to the US, I was introduced to the exciting world of tackles and touchdowns, quarterbacks and crazy fans, tailgating and halftime, and of course the Super Bowl! Getting together with friends on game day is great but if you are hosting and cooking for a crowd, it can be a little stressful. But with a little planning you can make it easy and add a lot of fun in your homegating!  For any get-together, I like the idea of snacks that can be prepared ahead of time and take very little effort to assemble. I found a great recipe for artichoke olive crostini here, and it was very easy to convert it into a game day snack.

You can keep the leftover artichoke-olive paste in a Rubbermaid container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Add it with your favorite pasta and sauteed vegetables to make healthy dinner. It also works great as a sandwich spread on whole grain pita bread with some fresh arugula and mozzarella cheese.

Now, the fun part of Super Bowl party. Making the beverage tags. You can involve your kids in drawing and coloring and get them excited for the Super Bowl (as if they aren't already!)

On a card stock paper, draw and cut out the shape of a football. Find the center of the tag and cut out another hole. This will make a wine glass tag. With a Sharpie, draw the football stitches. Your guests can write their names on their glasses.

For beer/soda/plastic cup tags, cut out the football shape, decorate it with a Sharpie and thread a yarn on the top of the tag (I use the darning needle, but a punch out hole will work too). Hang the tag on bottle necks or tie it around the cup.

Here is another fun idea to make sure people don't drive drunk. I mean, by now we all should know better! 

For these DIYs, Rubbermaid and Sharpies are your best friends. I got mine from Target using the coupons to save money on both of these items. You can text COUPONS to TARGET on your cell phones and grab the $1 off Rubbermaid food storage coupon and the $1 off Sharpie 4 pack or larger.

How will you use Rubbermaid an Sharpie in your Super Bowl party?

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Fall/Winter Fitness Routine Refresh With adidas #NeverHibernate

As we layer up for fall, it is tempting to take easy on our fitness routines and goals. After all, those pesky little love handles that would have given us grief during summer time are no longer visible under those cozy loose sweaters and coats!  Although, during the chilly weather, I won't blame anyone for not wanting to go for a 5 AM run! That's why I like to reshuffle and refresh my fitness routine to keep me on track. During Summer, I had shared my outdoor routine refresh and today I am sharing some of my tips for changing your fitness routine for colder weather.

With the arrival of cooler weather my outdoor play time with my daughter gets cut in half, so I try to incorporate the elliptical/treadmill for cardio and continue the core and strength exercises in my wonderful community gym. (Tip: Local community recreation centers are a much cheaper alternative to expensive gym memberships - my community rec center has some amazing group classes for the fraction of the cost of big name gym chains!) 

I love the indoor group classes (specially pilates and body sculpting) and my adidas gear keeps me comfortable and dry while I sweat by the bucket loads during my spin class!!The super stylish fit and colors keep me motivated and inspired to workout.

If you have been a long time reader of this blog, you might be aware of this post about how 6 years ago, I shed my pregnancy weight the healthy way. Since then I have made fitness and regular exercise a part of my life and have maintained a healthy weight and body. Changing the fitness routines with changing seasons is a great way to keep your routine fun and fresh.
If you too are looking to refresh your fitness routine for colder weather, here my top three tips. Please note that I am not a fitness expert and these tips are from my personal experience 
1. Join a spin class - With cold weather, outdoor jogs and run become less appealing, but we still need cardio exercise at least 3 times a week for 30-45 minutes. I find a group spin class a perfect way to achieve my weekly cardio goals. The energy and music (and peer pressure to not give in when the going gets tough!) make it a fun work out.
2. Recruit a friend - We all know that going solo sometimes make us prone to skip work out. If you have a friend, neighbor or a co-worker who wants to team up with you for exercise, go for it. You will be less likely to skip the gym/group class and the workout will be much more fun! 
3. Get the work out done in the morning - It is tempting to procrastinate the sweat and sore muscles once you jump into your daily schedule. Get the workout out of your way early, ( I keep my running shoes next to my bed and wear them before I brush my teeth!) so you won't get any chance to push it for later. We all know how it goes when we decide to 'squeeze in' a quick workout at lunch hour!
Make your workout your habit, a part of your everyday routine and just have fun! Join the conversation on twitter/instagram with hashtag #NeverHibernate to share your tips and tricks to stay active during cooler weather!

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Energems: Great Tasting Energy On The Go!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Energems

Ever wish there were either more hours in the day or less things-to-do in life? We all lead a busy life and we need to be on our toes to keep up with our jobs, our kids, our fast paced lifestyle!As a full time mom and a blogger, I constantly juggle (like everybody else, I am sure!) many things at a time. Between the daily chores, playdates, homework (and ofcourse outfit planning ;-)), sometimes I feel I need a sweet pick me up! But like rest of the world, I want to avoid stuffing myself with too much caffeine or too much sugar! I recently had the chance to try out Energems - the sweet nuggets packed with energy and great taste of chocolate. I loved the taste at first bite, and could feel the increase in my enerhy levels, specially at the late afternoons. Energems are made with real milk chocolate infused with energy by using caffeine, B vitamins and a proprietary energy mix. They are only 15 calories each! (yay!) and made in the USA! (double yay!!)

 Energems also contain L-theanine, a natural supplement which improves with memory, focus and concentration as well as counteracts the jitters associated with caffeine. Many energy drinks and shots contain Phenylalanine, a major ingredient in Aspartame. Energems do not which makes them healthier than most energy drinks - and you can even travel with them as they are easy to carry with you on the flights, unlike the energy liquid!

These gems come is three different flavors. I am loving all chocolate charge and mint fusion A LOT!!!

There are three servings per box and each box retails for $2.99. To try out your own FREE sample of Energems  visit the Energems Facebook Page. But hurry up -This offer is good until Oct. 4, 2013! To get 30% off of your order at energems.net  use code GETLUCKY - again the offer valid till October 4.

 So next time you feel like you need the quick energy with great taste, try Energems! Children under the age of 18, however shoud not take them. For more on it, please refer to Energems FAQ page.

Energems are energy supplements that are bite-sized, hard-coated gems made with real milk chocolate. Designed for the modern, on-the-go consumer, they contain caffeine, B vitamins and a proprietary energy blend. Think of them as a great alternative to traditional energy drinks and energy shots!

You can try Energems absolutely for FREE! Just click over to their Facebook fanpage and sign up now: http://bit.ly/1a7clXz.

Energems are a delicious and low-calorie way to boost your energy, focus and concentration! Please visit http://energems.net/ for more info.

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Get Summer Ready With Revlon Photoready BB Cream

Don't you love when you have just few pieces mixed together with polished makeup and you are ready for ANYTHING!! As someone who loves classic style and non-fussy looks, I appreciate those beauty products/ tools that slice through the multi-step 'getting-ready' routine, yet deliver impeccable style!

Summer is for soaking up sun, enjoy the longer days, plan vacations, spend time with school-free kids;-). Who has time for 10 step beauty routine, right? But still we gotta look and feel our best. Specially those of us who need some help from makeup to make the skin look dewey fresh! And that's why I am a big fan of BB creams! If you have not used one before, summer season is the great time to begin! I have to say for someone who is wary of trying new stuff (break-out prone skin and all) I am falling in love (fast) with Revlon Photo Ready BB Cream! This is one beauty basic that is truly multitasking! With tinted cream base, SPF 30, and moisturizing quality, Revlon Photoready BB cream leaves skin feeling soft and glowing. It provides even coverage and conceals minor skin imperfections (I still had to use my concealer for acne scars) and makes pores feel smaller.  As a long time fan of Revlon products, It was inevitable that this BB beauty finds a permanent space in my makeup cabinet! Minimal effort, maximum effect - I am so there!!

It is not just me who has fallen in love with Revlon Photoready BB cream, see what other beauty mavens are saying about BB cream revolution! Add your voice to the conversation, tell us what you love about BB creams?

Speaking of effortless summer style, I can't get enough of Revlon nail enamels this summer. I am having fun with summer colors and even mixing up shades on each finger to keep the fun going! Again, just a simple summer dress/ jeans-tee shirt/maxi dress and bright bold nails - minimal effort for a vivacious style!!

 

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Say Goodbye To Dry Eyes With Bausch + Lomb Biotrue® (and you could win $100 spa giftcard!)

As a contact lens wearer, I can tell you first hand how irritating it is when your eye feel dry. It is annoying and takes away from your productivity. If, God forbid, this happens while driving, it can cause distraction and even injury. {I usually feel my lens dry up when I work on the computer for a long time.}
Fortunately, the good people in white coats at Bausch and Lomb heard the dry-eye-pleas of contact lens wearers! Their new lens cleaning solution Biotrue is the 'solution' for dry eyes as well! 

Biotrue lens solution matches the pH of healthy tears and has the same lubricant found naturally in the eye. The innovative solution also helps keep certain beneficial tear proteins active, and removes deposited proteins that can blur your vision and make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. 
If you wear contact lenses, participate in Bausch + Laumb dry eye poll (takes less than a minute) and you can win a bottle of Biotrue to experience the comfort yourself! You can also win a pretty green tote bag or bio true printed water bottle or a $100 spa giftcard!!! 

So what are you waiting for?? Spin the wheel and play!

I took the poll and won a bottle of Biotrue! No more dry eyes for me:-)

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