Stylish with Substance

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HalloweenExpress.com has a large variety of costumes for any occasion, plus wigs, makeup, props and some pet costumes. It doesn't, however, offer enough selection for everybody.

Their pet selection is tiny, and offers absolutely nothing for the fashionista doggie or cats at all. That's my major gripe, but the shop also is missing what I need for my own costume (I'm making mine out of an adult pumpkin costume, but I'm making it into something else!) - they're also missing my wig.

The plus sides of the stock are that there are more than the sexy costumes for women's, and they even have plus sizes. (Some actually photographed on plus models - wow.)

So all in all, many people, many years, may find just what they need here. It's probably more convenient than eBay or Amazon Marketplace. Sure, one finds anything there, but we have to deal with different sellers - so there's a big guessing game we risk. Besides - bonus! - Halloween Express offers a "no hassle" return policy. Sweet - ya can't get that with most individual sellers!

The good thing about Halloween Express is the express in the title is a part of the point. This established business cares about getting costumes to you in a timely manner. They have detailed information and tools to figure out when your shipment might arrive, but I didn't find it that easy to use. Ya just have to inspect it closely.

 

Still, you should always know not to put off your costume or costume supplies shopping, especially when done online (however I must note that online stores probably run out of stock later than your local party shops). Nothing is ever guaranteed from any supply once October arrives.

If you are able, hurry hurry, time is an issue -- get your costume secured (and/or possibly made?). Unfortunately, I am both moving and making my own costume. Eep! Certainly, when the orange and black season arrives, do keep HalloweenExpress.com in mind as an option - it's certainly a fair shop, and I doubt it will flake out on your order.

This is a sponsored, 100% honest review of Hairstyles.info. Learn more about paid reviews at ReviewMe.com.

 

A quick glance of Hairstyles.info lets you know the creators know style, with the glammed up cover model's graphic-meets-tresses diva look.Hairstyles.info is just that, a collection of articles, and even galleries, about styling one's locks. There aren't even any ads to be seen on the website's pages, at the moment. Admittedly young, but off to a great start with plenty of content already, this educational yet fun site is setting up to become a staple go-to and a must read before a big salon trip.The site as it is now contains categories with both photos and infotaining articles based on style type. Each type runs through descriptions of the best within, but there aren't enough photos attached to each style in the articles yet to aid and give eye candy. (Perhaps take some from the galleries?) On the plus side, the writers, even early on, have covered so many of the best 'dos! I'm also wishing for more detailed how-tos as well though. Step-by-step photos would be fantastic! My biggest how-to wish --- any info for the woman yearning to create curly hair out of perfectly straight boringness. ;-) ('10 Things You Must Know About Getting a Perm', is one example.)

There is, of course, some great info, even in the site's infancy. 'Should wavy-tressed girls brush, comb, or what?' is an example of a Q&A --- something I'm thinking will be done a lot as the site grows. Many gaps in the site's content can be excused, and no review can be perfectly fair about it being small --- but I am disappointed that the suggestions for very long hair are the old and boring, which frankly don't work to make a woman a fabulista. (Ponytails, braids and buns? Oh my! Oh no!) Get a little more creative, and you'll have us mousing for those social bookmark buttons. That's a dare!

Other great aspects to the site that can only improve with time are sections like "men's hairstyles" (Yes! They didn't forget the men [something I actually do - te he]) and ... "emo hairstyles"? Wow, I didn't know that existed! Good job covering it, Hairstyles.info. Perhaps every personality deserves its own hair style! Maybe this means Hairstyles.info supports the individual, and that's something I admire! Except still needing to be added are tips for face/body shape, and I'd even like to see what styles go best with each hair color! Indeed, you should explore every path you can, and eventually, you can be a master on the web.

There's no crime in copying Marc Jacobs when his Marc by Marc Jacobs line uses LEGO brand brick toys!

Find LEGO-made accessories on Etsy.com, like from new seller, Kasi Made This.

Or you can make your own! Get creative.

What happened to Vera Wang's skills as a top wedding gown designer? Her entire collection for Spring/Summer 2008 is a bunch of *Sad Sacks*! :-( It's like "burlap chic" with better fabrics but equally bad colours, oh and sans chic. *Snort* Puh-leaze! Next!

Well, the authentic diamond ...

 

The stone on the left is the real diamond. The photo is tricky, but really, one can't tell from a picture on the Internet. In fact, the quality of diamonds is a science and experts need a special magnifier to inspect quality.

 

One thing any woman can tell though, is cut. An "ideal" cut sparkles with rainbow flecks much more. I like that! To learn about diamonds, and have fun picking out rings, visit www.diamond.com!

A woman really needs to educate herself ... and her man. ;-)

 

*falls over* ...

 

I'm sorry, I'm very excitable today. Quite overwhelmed with the entire collection, actually. It's Ralph Lauren's 40th anniversary, to note. I really must do a more detailed post later in the week, as the show deserves it really. But there are so many notable pieces and I'm a bit *dizzy* - lol. :-) Way to go, Ralph! That's all for now.

Um, since when does NY Fashion Week start on a Wednesday? My bad, I didn't even know what today's date was. I'm so out of it since I got out of school, but luckily now I have plenty of time for reporting the catwalk!

OK so I honestly didn't GET why Gwen Stefani has been respected for fashion design - I didn't see her as more than a celebresigner. That was until I saw her Spring 2008 collection for L.A.M.B.

Now since when is Gwen Stefani, miss Harijuku-ex No Doubt-Mrs. Rossdale - preppy? (Unfortunately I see Autumn as the preppy season, not Spring. But it's my fave look, so I won't complain too much.) Well, her collection was delightfully preppy-youth-hip and her models still looked sexy, funky and cool. Hats off! (Seriously, take that hat off!)

Now one may still see the clothes as still on the teen-music-scene side, but when you see the dresses, it's all over---you give in. Gwen's a good designer, and this collection is fantastic. I may even already have my favorite of high fashion Spring 2008. Oh Gwen, come over to H&M real quick, okay? ;-)

By the way, it wouldn't do to tell you how those dresses rock with class, so here are a couple photos!

 

 

There's still time to enter to win a $3000 shopping spree for SHOES with Neiman Marcus! Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail updates (I think, and past entrance doesn't count, I also think) on www.neimanmarcus.com. You have until late night on 9/9/2007 to put in your name.

A hot bag this past fashion season for the desirers out there has been the Burberry Beaton. Shown here in this season's Baby sized House Check style. Take a square body and cinch it at the top, with double handles, then add a top off of signature Burberry print or leather, and we have the Beaton style. This Beaton has been made special with the oversized check so symmetrical, I'm proud to refer to it as "House." The baby comes in at $1395, but if that pricetag doesn't blend with its 11" x 8" high child-like size, I feel ya. If you decide to turn to eBay, all I have to say is ask a trusted message board's members, like eBay's own or at www.forum.purseblog.com. And good luck!

Seeping in the sophisticated and elegant with the past (and current) quirky and oft even western purse styles, is designer Isabella Fiore. The brand is my new favorite for intricacy, quality and ladylike-ness mixed with that COACH pricepoint.

The line seems to be increasingly popular on eBay, too, for I lost an auction. Oh drat! Well, I need to save my pennies, 'cause I think I've found an apartment to move into!! Oh yes.

While it's hard to admire such great work as Fiore's from afar, when even the small house now demands drooling attention. I can do it. Because - afterall, I can't afford all the styles I see that I then want, can I?