Purchase with a Purpose

Q. from Dana-With all these sales going on I want to buy something , can you recommend what I should get?

A. from Joyce- First and foremost, do not buy ANYTHING that you would not pay full price for! End of season sales can really help when trying to stay on budget, if it is something you need and looks great.

This Sutton Studio Exclusive Merino Wool Military Jacket from Bloomingdales is the perfect example. It is available in black and Ivory. What a great classic sweater to have for the fall. With current accessories this jacket will stay stylish and functional . And it is on sale for $55.00. http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?upc_ID=262235&ID=91856&Quantity=1&EXTRA_PARAMETER=BAG&PseudoCat=Cat5243%20Sweaters%20:%20ba-xx-xx-xx.index

Face the Truth

I have secretly have replaced my very expensive daily facial moisturizer with Olay Total Effects7-1 daily moisturizer.

I love it. It smells really good, ( they also have a fragrance free option for those who do not want a scent.)
And I have to say that my skin looks and feels just as good.

So , to whom and why was it a secret?
Simple.
My Husband.

And why? If I did not like it, I was going to go back to my pricey option.

http://www.olay.com/ca_en/boutique/totaleffects/products/te1000

The Plaid Fad

Q. from Ann-I heard that plaid will be big this fall. Really?

A. from Joyce-Really.

But do not worry.

First of all, you do not need to follow every trend of the season.

Dolce&Gabbana shows this plaid look for Fall 2008.

Pick the trends that work for you, your style and age. You may not want to go out and buy a plaid top or coat, but you may enjoy wearing a plaid scarf.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2982742?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=scarves+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults

Pillow Talk

That last couples of weeks I have been busy shopping with my clients for Fall clothes.

Many of them have asked me if they need to store their wools, or could they just put them in their closet.

They need to be stored-The good news is that they are already clean, so all you have to to is bag them up. Make sure to take them out of the plastic hanging bags first.

If you have run out of your special sweater bags, try a pillow case. Pests cannot permeate cotton.

I know I have several extra king size cases at my house (I have been saving them for stairs sliding - one of my favorite activities as a child)

Think Cool

Is it getting a little too hot out there for you?

Let your mind wander off to a cool fall day.

Hmm...what will you be wearing?

Nordstrom's is having their Pre Fall Sale until the 8th of August

http://www.nordstrom.com/

And Bluefly is having their Fall Coat Sale

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/custom/custom.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2093168755&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=209316875

No Lines, Please

Q. from Kelly

I am having a problem with panty- lines, but I will not wear thongs. Any suggestions?

A. from Joyce

On Gossamer.

This hip-bikini cut is 100% nylon. Super thin, panty-line-less perfection!

Also try their boyshorts and high cuts

http://www.ongossamer.com/contrast-trim-gossamer-mesh-hip-bikini_p_22-142.html

Floppy Boots

While organizing closets, I like to put everything where it best fits.

Tall boots fit nowhere, until now...

The Container Store sells spring loaded boot shapers with hooks!

They fit any boot and can be used with or without the hook. Some of us have more hanging space than others-either way your boots will keep their shape and look neat and organized.

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=14973111&itemIndex=1&CATID=156&PRODID=59773

Peek A Boo

Why does this skort look so good to me?

Well, glad you asked.

Yesterday, as I was standing on the dock in my oh so cute skirt,

I was talking to some kids in the water when I realized that they could see right up my skirt. Nice.

This LLBean skort will be my new casual wear for dock days. Although, I will wear different shoes- probably wedge flip flops.

LLBean $39.00
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=comfort-trail-skort&categoryId=53509&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=503255&cat4=503254&shop_method=pp&feat=503255-tn&np=Y

Fun In The Sun

And the winner is....

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Body Mist!

I have been at the beach with my three children for the last week-which means lots of sand and lots of sunscreen.

We have gone through many cans of spray and tubes of lotion. So I feel confident when I tell you that this is our favorite.

It sprays on clear, no rubbing in. When it dries you cannot feel it on your skin-no crunchy feeling.

It has broad spectrum UV protection against UVA and UVB.

Waterproof and sweatproof.

You can spray your kids down in seconds and spray yourself while walking out the door to the beach, carrying chairs, towels and a sand buckets. Sound familiar?

http://www.neutrogena.com/ http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_386.asp?lProductLineID=15