3 Alternatives to the Skimpy Party Dress

When looking for something to wear to a party, you might feel like you don't have a lot of options besides those skimpy little party dresses. Let's be real, not everyone is into wearing something like that, so I thought of 3 alternative outfits to spark your style creativity. The jumpsuit i…

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Eating Well with FreshDirect

FreshDirect sponsored this post but all the thoughts and opinions are my own. FreshDirect.com , a leading online grocery store, invited us to take the Online Grocer Challenge. It was super easy and enjoyable to do your food shopping right from the comfort and warmth of your own home. Also with the he…

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Going Grey

Out of all the colors out there, one might wonder, why in the world would you want to purposely dye your hair entirely grey? We usually associate grey hair as a thing of old age, wisdom and/or something we want to cover up, but why not look at it as a thing of beauty. Well for one thing, it looks …

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Nina Garcia Answers Our Style Questions

Last week, JCPenney asked us to join in on a style chat with Style Voice Nina Garcia! We had they arranged into a Q & A format. In this video, Nina Garcia answers some of our my questions on how not to look like a over-layered penguin and which three items you'll need for the new year. Enj…

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5 Stylish Coats Under $100

Stay warm and chic with these five stylish coats from sites you'll grow to love. 1. Wine Red Lapel Long Sleeve Knit Coat  {Choies} $57 2. Lapel Long Sleeve Loose Woolen Coat  {Romwe} $37 3.  Md-long Notched-lapels Open-front Slim Cotton Coat {BlackFive} $48 4.  Long Sleeves V-neck Slit Coat {ChicNova} …

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How to Achieve that Perfect Brow

Founder and CEO of Uni K Wax Centers ,  Noemi Grupenmager,  gives us some insider secrets for shaping and maintaining beautiful  brows. Their New High Precision Tweezers are a beauty lovers dream, keeping your brows flawless in between visits. Keep reading if your interested in getting your brows right…

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Finding the Perfect Scarf

Disclaimer: Thank you Yahoo! for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from  Yahoo!, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Having a big cozy scarf is ideal for this time of year. I probably own 10 or more scarves, but I usually wear three of them the most. The fi…

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Happy National Cocoa Day!

Tomorrow is National Cocoa Day and while most of us love a cup hot cocoa on a winter day, why not pamper your skin with cocoa as well. Palmer's makes some amazing beauty products with their cocoa butter formula. I've been using their products for a while now and I love what they do to my s…

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Google+ Hangout with JCPenney, Nina Garcia & Friends

I'm so excited to announce that today at 3 pm EST, I will be joining JCPenney , JCPenney Style Voice Nina Garcia and A dam Moon, Women’s Fashion Director for JCPenney for a Google+ Hangout to discuss everything from holiday cocktail styling to emerging fashion trends for 2015 ! For today's lo…

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10 Gift Sets You'll Want for Yourself

Beauty gift sets are an awesome way to try out a new brand or items from your favorite brand that you've been wanting to try minus the full commitment. Best of all, most of the time you end up saving more money than if you were to buy each item individually, but I'm sure you knew that alre…

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November Favorites

Just a quick video showing my favorite beauty, skincare and hair products during the month of November! Don't forget to subscribe here:  bit.ly/1rZDzwc !

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Top Five Ways to Make Your Shopping More Enjoyable

Shopping season is well under way. Here are 5 tips on how to make your shopping trip more enjoyable plus a chance to win tickets to an advance screening of TOP FIVE! 1.  Wear comfortable shoes - Looking cute while shopping is a good thing, but don't over do it with shoes that will have you in …

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20+ Boots for Wide Legged Girls

For all my wide legged girls, like me, sometimes finding a knee length boot can be a daunting task. Well after searching the internet high and low, I've found over 20 pairs of tall boots for my ladies with a little extra thickness on their calf. If you found a pair that works for you, share th…

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My November Wish List

Since the cold weather is moving in, this months Wish List displays a few winter must-haves. I've been wanting Sorel boots for the longest. They're super durable, waterproof and perfect for any weather nature throws at you. These Carolee snowflake earrings are super adorable whether you li…

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H&M Conscious Foundation x CARE

This season the H&M Conscious Foundation has partnered up with CARE ,  a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by working alongside women and girls  to help them develop business opportunities to generate income, gain power and enhance self-esteem. These gift labels shown above will be…

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The Beauty Diaries: L'OCCITANE IMMORTELLE MILK MAKE UP REMOVER

If you're looking for an amazing make up remover that's gentle on your eyes, I highly recommend the L'OCCITANE Immortelle Milk Make-Up Remover . It removes any and all traces of your make-up gently and easily. I find that even after I wash my face with a facial cleanser, I can get most …

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Hunger Games Mockingjay Style

All this talk about Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1, inspired me to style this look. It's tough with a touch of girly like the attitude of Ms. Everdeen. Complete with a Maison Martin Margiela Flame T-Shirt and Mockingjay earrings you can find at Target . Will you be headed to the movies this wee…

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Things I Love: Decorative Pillows

This is the time of year when friends and family come over to visit and stay a while. Why not make it worth their while and decorate your home with a few fun pillows. Whether it says something inspirational or is a piece of inspiration from your last tropical vacation, these pillows are a fun way …

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The Beauty Diaries: Rimmel Scandaleyes

Being apart of  Influenster , sometimes I receive different products to review. Not too long ago they sent me the Rimmel ScandalEyes Mascara , which has become one of my favorite mascaras. If I'm not wearing falsies, this is my go to, #1 mascara. I truly believe the brush makes a ton of differenc…

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If You Missed: H&M Lancaster Grand Re-Opening Event

Special thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the H&M Park City Store! We partnered up with H&M to give 5 Fashion of Philly followers a $100 Gift Card to stock up on some stylish fall/winter items. If you didn't make it, check out this video to see all th…

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Thank You!

During our partnership with Jean Madeline, Inc & Jean Madeline Aveda Institute for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they were able to exceed their goal and have raised $20,360 for the American Cancer Society. With this year’s success, that brings them to over $90,000 in the past six years! That&…

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Hello Again...

Why hello there... It's Monday and I'm back from my fun, but relaxing vaca in Orlando, Florida. We even did a little vlogging while down there. You'll be able to check that out soon on our YouTube channel. (Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already.) There's a lot to…

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#ALEXANDERWANGXHM

Unless you live under a rock, I'm sure you know that the Alexander Wang x H&M collection hits stores and online today! The world is going crazy for the new collaboration and with good reason. The urban, sportwear influenced look has attracted the attention of celebrities like Rhianna, Chri…

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#HMLovesLancaster + Outfit Giveaway

Want to win an outfit from H&M?!?! Watch the video and find out how!

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Fashion News: BTS with Kate Spade New York

Kate Spade New York has named Anna Kendrick as the face of the Holiday 2014 Advertising Campaign. Shot in Sin City by photographer Cedric Bouchet, the pics are fun, playful, and nostalgic. Also beginning in 2015, Kendrick will act as the muse for Kate Spade New York's "The Year of Adventur…

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BCA: Lavanila

Traditional deodorants may contain harmful ingredients like aluminum, parabens, and propylene glycol. If absorbed, studies show these chemicals may have harmful effects on the body.  Lavanila’s innovative  Healthy Deodorant  is a safeand natural alternative.  Breakthrough Beta Glucan Technology combi…

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My October Wish List

We all have those things we would love to add to our closet. Here is just a few things I'm loving this month.

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BCA Spotlight: Aveda

One of my favorite brands, Aveda is continuing their effort to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Organization! With each purchase of their Limited-Edition Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme , Aveda will donate  $4 towards cruelty-free research through the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This…

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Burlington Grand Opening + Giveaway!

With one visit to Burlington , you can get something for everyone in your family. I grew up going to Burlington, back when it was Burlington Coat Factory, but now they're so much more than coats. From houseware to beauty and fragrance there's so much to see and shop. On my most recent trip,…

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Style Post: H&M Outerwear

The weather's getting cooler and it's time to find that perfect coat for transitioning into winter.  Of course, H&M is has an amazing selection of outerwear in all the latest styles at great prices.

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Just B Beautiful Bridal Boot Camp

Just B Beautiful is hosting its first ever Bridal Boot Camp, Sunday October 19! Brides-to-be can enjoy a panel of esteemed health and beauty professionals covering a wide range of topics to get you ready for your big day! Special guest include Ashley Piotrowski, Owner of The Bronzed Bee; Danielle L…

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BCA: Agraria

Agraria is donating 35% of proceeds from all Cedar Rose purchases on its website,  www.AgrariaHome.com to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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#PoweredByFashion

Rockport's new line of Total Motion footwear allows you to be stylish while living your day to day life. With mostly everyone living a busy and hectic life, there's not much time to allow things to slow you down, especially your footwear. With that being said Rockport has launched the #Pow…

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Disney Crazy

Every year my family takes a trip to Disney for their Food & Wine Festival . We have an amazing time and I'm sooo looking forward to it this year. If you've never experienced Walt Disney World's Food & Wine Festival,  it's a great chance to experience the grown-up side of Di…

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BCA: Palmer's

Palmer's is going “pink” once again for National Breast Cancer Awareness month: donating 15 percent of the sales price (with a minimum donation of $100,000) from specially-marked bottles of its core Cocoa Butter Formula products to Susan G. Komen® beginning October 2014 through June 2015.

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BCA: Carolee

Carolee introduces Word Play ™ Double Take bracelets, which allow a woman to “wear” her own personal story. This collection will specifically benefit Stand Up To Cancer, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, which funds groundbreaking cancer to bring therapies to patients quickly to s…

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Eagles #NFLfanStyle

Philadelphia is known for having the best sports fans and Eagles fans are flying high this season. Just walking around the city on game day (or any given day) you'll see tons of guys showing off their favorite Eagles gear. Sharpshooter (my fiance and photographer/videographer) is definitely on…

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#DiscoverPHLMills

Philadelphia Mills (formally known as Franklin Mills) has always been a shopping destination for me. There are tons of great designer name brands to discover around the mall including one of my favorite stores, Neiman Marcus Last Call. Recently, I was invited to recreate some Fall fashion looks fro…

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BCA: Chamilia by Swarovski Group

In honor of the American Cancer Society Makin Strides Against Breast Cancer Initative, which supports women in the fight against breast cancer, Chamilia is proud to offer these new additions to their collection. Shop the collection here .

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#FBF H&M Cherry Hill Opening

We love interacting with our readers especially at store openings and events like this one at the newly designed H&M store in the Cherry Hill Mall! Special thanks to everyone who came out and joined us. We had a great time. Hope to see you at our next event!

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BCA: Paula & Chlo

Paula & Chlo joins the fight against breast cancer with an assortment of pink-themed cosmetics  bags that donate a whopping 100% of profits to B4BC  (Boarding for Breast Cancer), a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated to providing breast cancer education, prevention and support programs.  The c…

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BCA: CureDiva.com

For the month of October, CureDiva.com is offering an Acquarella by CureDiva nail polish, sold exclusively for Breast Cancer Awareness. This limited edition bottle will help benefit research and finding a cure for breast cancer. Appropriately named, " Brave ", it will be available for purc…

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BCA: Jean Madeline, Inc.& Jean Madeline Aveda Institute Giveaway

Happy October Everyone! It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as mentioned before , Fashion of Phillly has teamed up with Jean Madeline Inc. and Jean Madeline Aveda Institute to support an awesome cause. To kick things off we will be hosting a giveaway for a $50 gift card to be used towards an…

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Things I Love: Army Green

I'm absolutely obsessed with Army Green and fall is the perfect time to rock it. Whether it's small touches of Essie's Armed & Ready nail color or a splurge worth staple bag like the Givench y  Medium Antigona , it's a must have color for Fall.

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Freeman Beauty Mask Review

I've been obsessed with facial mask lately. I just think they're a great way to enjoy a mini-spa session at home. Plus t hey're really convenient and inexpensive.  Since there's so many great options from my favorite, Freeman Beauty, I just want to share with you a few I'm loving …

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Thread Society + Giveaway

I love dressing up a comfy sweatshirt and local brand, Thread Society makes some of the world's most comfortable , softest clothes. The best part, Thread Society  donates brand new apparel, including blankets, sweatshirts, winter hats, or a pair of gloves to a child in need with every single pur…

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Century 21 Comes to Philly #C21Philly

I've been waiting to share this with you for some time now and I'm sooo excited for this event! As you may or may not know Century 21 is coming to Philadelphia and Jade Barnes of JadeAndTheCity.com and I are taking over Dilworth Park! We'll be there from 10 am to 2 pm with your chance …

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Philly Mag Shops 2014

Philly Mag Shops is back October 5 from 12 to 3 pm at the Crane Arts Building. Join Philadelphia magazine for Philly’s Ultimate Designer Warehouse Sale featuring fall’s most sought-after designer apparel, accessories and footwear. Over 30 of Philadelphia’s best shops and designers come together to …

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Food Should Taste Good x Fall StrEAT Food Festival

I'm always down for a snack. Especially one that's good for you! Which is actually why I'm obsessed over Food Should Taste Good products. Just one bite and you'll be hooked. I'm a huge fan of their Sweet Potato tortilla chip, but their limited edition Harvest Pumpkin may be my n…

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Jean Madeline, Inc. Beauty Ambassador

I am so happy to announce that Fashion of Philly has been chosen as a Beauty Ambassador for Jean Madeline, Inc. and Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in their fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society!

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Get the Look: NYFW Nails with OPI

Nude nails are big for Fall and by the looks of the Houghton Runway Show during NYFW, this mani isn't going anywhere for Spring. Acclaimed nail artist, Miss Pop, created a light, feminine look with an unexpected edge on nails and toes for the show held at Milk Studios.

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#FBF: Pinot Boutique Wine Cruises

One of my favorite experiences this summer was taking a wine cruise with Pinot Boutique & Patriot Harbor Cruises! Check out this video to see what it was all about! The final cruise departs on October 10 at 7 p.m. so grab your ticket today before it's sold out.

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#HMFallFashion + Gift Card Contest

H&M has some really awesome finds for Fall! From denim to jackets, H&M allows you to expand your fall wardrobe without breaking the bank. Lately, I've been trying to add more pant styles and colors to my closet besides blue denim and these mustard colored slim fitted pants are amazing!…

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Show Your #NFLfanstyle

*This post was sponsored by the NFL, but all opinions are my own. To all my Football Fan Fashionistas, the season is well on it's way and I know my Philadelphia Eagles ladies are pumped up after Monday's game and now their a record breaking 2-0! Even more exciting, Fashion of Philly has tea…

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The 5th Annual Bellevue Gets Engaged

The 5th Annual Bellevue Gets Engaged returns on October 12, 2014. If you're getting hitched, like me, this is the ultimate wedding event! Come celebrate with the city's finest in the bridal industry. Guest will enjoy creative cocktails, elegant hors d'oeuvres, a high-energy fashion sho…

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Naturalizer Sweepstakes + Fall Collection

Our frie nds at Naturalizer have a few fun things going on! First, a sweepstakes for you to win a Girl's Getaway with a  Grand Prize that includes a $2,500 Visa Gift Card to use toward airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation and meals. Plus $200 in Gift Cards from Naturalizer!  Also join Na…

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Macy's Fall #FashionRocks

Disclaimer: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Fall Fashion is my absolute favorite! The layering, the colors, the weather, to me it's just the perfect time of year. Ther…

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The Philadelphia Collection 2014

The Philadelphia Collection returns next week starting Wednesday, September 17 through September 25th. Enjoy runway shows, panel discussions, trunk shows and much more! Each year The Philadelphia Collection proves to be bigger and better than the following and this year will include over 45 fun an…

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100% Bloomingdale's Collection

Today Bloomingdale's launched their 100% Bloomingdale's collection featuring over 1,000 exclusive products from 100 top designers. Big names like Cynthia Rowley, BCBG, Gucci, Kate Spade, and Alex and Ani are just a few of the designers collaborating with Bloomingdale's to create this o…

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Dom Streater S/S 2015 Fashion Show "Elevated"

Dom Streater presented her Spring/Summer 2015 "Elevated" Collection last night during NYFW. The event was held at the No. 8 lounge in NYC in the middle of a crazy fashion filled week! Inspired  by her landscape views during a flight to Los Angeles,  ELEVATED  is a collection that includes co…

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