Laura M: Coming soon to my closet, EXPRESS.

Express clothing is a MVP in my wardrobe, has been for many years. Their contemporary designs -  paired with reasonable prices and great quality cannot be beat.I purchased my first sweater dress in 2008 and I was hooked.  I love their basic tanks and work attire.


Below are my TOP 6 picks for the summer:

**PSST!!! - Check out the EXPRESS RADIO tab on the bottom right corner of their homepage for awesome playlists that change monthly.


xoxo Laura

Joana K. Mother's day Wishlist

I'm quite easy to figure out gift wise.
I like all things girly, classic, pink and fabulous.
The following are my top wishlist selections for this mothers day....hope your listening hubby!!! ;-D

This will be my 2nd year as a mother and I could use a trip to my all time favorite spa. If your planning a trip to this spa book now. They fill up quick. Coldwater Creek Spa in Simi Valley has been my favorite for the last 3 years because of the attention to detail and all around great service. www.coldwatercreekspa.com

I could also use a new diaper bag since my last PPB cake cameo clutch was stolen :(
the new PPB cake collection is, as usual, beautiful.
www.petuniapicklebottom.com

I am also running low on my perfumes and would like to bring back one of my all time favorites= Christian Dior's Hypnotic Poison which always reminds me of high school and a good friend who introduced me to it. Also Viktor and Rolf's Flowerbomb is a fragrance that reminds me of the
City Center in Las vegas. I have been wanting to purchase this fragrance since it debuted
a couple of years ago but never got the chance to.

I am also getting a little tired of applying my make up and doing my hair in front of my current mirror so a vanity would be quite nice.
www.amazon.com has the best online prices Ive seen so far.

Joana K. Favorite Brand & Girl: Lauren Conrad

If you think you can get away with telling me you don't like any of her dresses you are crazy. I wont believe it.

I have been a huge fan of hers (and practically predicted she would be a great fashion designer) since I watched her on ....well....all of her reality shows. From Laguna to the hills Lauren has impressed me 100%.

Looking at her line and her pictures just takes you away to a perfectly polished and preppy world. If only the world was ALWAYS like that....sigh....regardless Lauren does a great job of convincing me I can have that world simply through purchasing her clothes.I cant wait to see what she has in store for next season.

 Her New Collection for Kohl's can be found online at Kohl's:

 Below are my top favorite must haves from Lauren's current collection.

Joana K. Favorite Brand: Stop Staring Clothing

Alicia Estrada was taught basic sewing techniques from her mother. Not letting lack of money stop her creativity, one of her first creations was a plastic skirt, made out of a shower curtain her mother threw in the trash.With a positive attitude, and hard work, Alicia quickly forayed her sewing skills into a thriving business! 

Every time I log onto the stop staring site I am whisked away to a time when I was active in the "Rockabilly" scene. A time when I was a size 5 and could rock the pencil skirts. I have to admit (even though they don't fit) I still own a couple of those dresses . Although I am currently shying away from the body hugging styles, Alicia also offers a great selection of full skirts and plus size styles
( http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/sunshop/plus-size-styles-14-1.html )
THANK YOU FOR THAT ALICIA! ;-D.

Many celebs have rocked her dresses as well. If you visit her website and click on the press link you will find her shrine to celebs that have worn a Stop Staring Original. 

Here are my favorites from her site today. www.stopstaringclothing.com 
(top row is new products and bottom row is a mix of her vintage styles, clearance, and top sellers)

If your looking for that Va-Va-Voom dress to rock on
your date for mothers day, look no further ladies!