Let’s face it. We live inSouthern California and for that, we are pretty darn lucky. As we all well know, one of the most amazing things about living here is the three perfect months that we call summer. The fact is, that as a SoCal Woman, our wardrobes can consist of 5 key pieces – a cute tank, a pair of cut offs, your favorite skimpy sundress, a bikini top, and a bikini bottom.

  However great as this may be, it also makes the foreboding transition into fall a bit of a shock. After 3 months of wearing nothing but clothing designed specifically to make you look great on the beach, the prospect of actually going into your closet and trying to put together that perfect, memorable “first day of school” outfit is slightly intimidating. As you contemplate the practicality of wearing pea coats in 85 degree heat, memories from years past of choosing the best outfit from all of your freshly purchased wardrobe come flooding back. All this anxiety from what started as a simple attempt to redefine and reinvent yourself for the new school year to come…

 Yeah. We get it. It’s a lot of pressure.

 This is why the style savvy ladies of Lilikoi Boutique are giving you, our beloved Beach Bunnies, your own personal back-to-fall play by play. Here, we present to you what’s hot (think updated preppy classics circa The Dead Poets Society, Cher Horowitz’s chic pleats, and Molly Ringwald’s fabulous belted skirt & boot combo in the Breakfast Club) while guiding you away from what really, truly is not (now go ahead and think Drew Barrymore circa Never Been Kissed).

 Featured here in our Back to Fall Spectacular are 14 different looks that will leave you walking down the hall feeling confidant and looking fabulous. Take it from us – if you walk into a classroom decked out in faux feathers and synthetics, you will be dubbed 2011’s “Josie Grossie.” So we suggest that instead of giving yourself a minor panic attack while trying to figure out what not to wear, strut on over to Lilikoi for the next two weeks and enjoy 20% off all of the pieces featured here in our Back to School glam guide as our talented in-house-stylists help you define “Fall” for yourself.

Look #1:

 Look 2:

Look #1

Alternative Apparel, $48

Quiksilver Catch button down. $82

William Rast Jerri $168

I Jewels Crystal Necklace, $150

 Look #2

Quiksilver Graduate Cardi, $126

Quicksilver Pacific henley, $44

Hudson Collin skinny, $190

Jess Loves Jewels Initial necklace, $49

 Look 1:

 BCBG Vintage Ruffle dress, $108

 Quiksilver The Catch button-down, $82

 Lilikoi Belt, $30

 Moda Viajando studded handbag, $82

 Look 1:

 Free People Beauty tank, $98

 

Billabong Gabbie Coat, $70

 

Hudson Ferris Flares, $198

 

I Jewels Shell Necklace, $33

 

 Look #1:

 Despite being pretty damn near perfect, I have one flaw. This flaw is one that is so detrimental that it has single handedly ruined relationships and even caused my family to stage an intervention. What could be so bad that such dramatic actions were necessary you may ask? Well I am here, shame faced and with my head held low to tell you why…

I suffer from the incurable affliction of being a loudmouth gossip monger or “selective Tourette’s” as my loved ones might say. I much prefer to label myself with having the gift for gab, but that would be dead wrong and more accurately surmised as “word vomit”. It is my guiltiest pleasure to spread news, good or bad, to the uninformed masses. No amount of pinky promises and solemn vows of sealed lips will actually do anything to inhibit the velocity at which your deepest darkest secret will be spread, and I apologize in advance for that. Another form of destruction that my illness takes is the fact that I get sick pleasure out of ruining endings. Seriously sick. I luxuriate in the fact that being an avid reader and frequent visitor of ruinedendings.com makes it possible for me to demolish the ending of a book or movie my victim happens to naively mention in my presence. Texting and Facebook offer me a platform to reach and jade the masses from the comfort of my couch, and all while watching the Bachelorette….she picks J.P.

 But there is an ugly side to my addiction, and that is in the seconds immediately following an uncontrolled outburst. The look of total shock and anger that crosses peoples face makes me immediately regret giving in to the fiending monkey on my back. No amount of stammering or apologies can offer redemption from those who have been wronged. Believe you me I have been on the receiving end of verbal lashings, hung up phones and even death threats. My best friend and I are STILL in therapy because of the fact that I ruined A Walk to Remember for her over 10 years ago. Rock bottom recently came when I told my boyfriend the ending to Harry Potter mid-way through the movie…I am now single.

So unless I want to end up disowned from my family, friend-less and holding a cardboard sign spoiling as many endings on the corner of MacArthur and Bison as my ghetto signage will allow, I need to make a change. The time has come for a major rehab of my naughty reputation – maybe Lindsay and I can get a 2 for 1 deal? I’m pretty sure there is some sort of 12 step program that should help guide my blabber mouth rebirth, but that just sounds like entirely too much work so I’ll just swomise (combination swear and promise) to try my damndest and call it a day! In going with the tradition of addicts past, I need to indulge in one last binge before fully embracing my new “mum’s the word” lease on life. I watch enough Celebrity Rehab to know that it’s perfectly within my rights to expect a fully pardoned verbal diarrhea tirade for my last hurrah…

Lilikoi Boutique is now carrying BCBGeneration!!!!!!!!!! Ok, so I planned on making that big fat announcement with a little more fanfare, something along the lines of a barber shop quartet or sky writing, but I’ll keep those in my back pocket for the next time I spill the beans about something monumentous (I am aware that I JUST made a solemn oath to change my loose lip ways, but I’ll just have to take my recovery one day at a time). I digress. Back to the extremely exciting news at hand…your eyes do not deceive you; BCBGeneration will be available to the fashion masses at your favorite local boutique this month!!!!! Yup, the super street chic label will be hitting our racks in mere days! For those of you not in the know, owner and designer Max Azria of BCBG has his daughter Joyce at the creative helm of BCBGeneration. That’s your last fashion history lesson for the day I promise. Anywho we couldn’t be more ecstatic to welcome this prolific brand into Lilikoi! The luxurious fabrics and flattering silhouettes are the back bone to an already amazing line, throw in a nod to the hottest new trends and killer attention to detail and we have a real fashion fatale on our hands! Joyce wanted her brand to be one that could be accessible to any and every woman and made it her aim to stay within a price point that made it possible to load up on this drool worthy line without selling a kidney. She describes the line best by saying,

  ”I find women wonderfully intriguing, with so many unique perspectives and passions. My mission is for each woman to fall in love with herself and her distinctive qualities through an exploration of style. All beautiful things come from loving oneself, and good style is certainly no exception. Fashion stimulates the senses and evokes an expression of individuality. Creating beautiful clothes that support a woman’s self-expression is an honor and a privilege I don’t take lightly”

  We cater to the fashion loving masses!  So give us your tired, bedraggled and clashing and we’ll give you a head to toe fierce ensemble! So stop by the store and let us dress you up in BCBGeneration finery!

 Now that summer is well underway I find myself longing for the one quintessential balmy weather activity that I have yet to partake in. There hasn’t been a margarita I have not drunk, a bon fire I haven’t participated in or a 3^rd degree burn I have not inflicted upon my pale hide. So it is at this time, smack dab in the middle of summertime that I find myself in the throes of an existential crisis. I simply cannot stomach another day of my toes in the sand at Newport Beach, or my hair whipping in the wind as I cruise down PCH. It’s a hard knock life. And it is all of those infallible reasons that bring me to the rash decision to embark on a road trip. RIGHT NOW!!!! Nothing is more summer, or more American than hittin’ the open highway with my handy dandy Garmin and cooler full of treats. It is on this fateful Monday that I will embark on a 5 day, 5 state journey to check out first hand all things fashion in each perspective state. Impossible you say? Not without all of you! Yup, that’s right I am inviting all of you lovely ladies to join me on this fashion road trip (the carpool lane benefits alone are totally worth it). So sit back, buckle up, put the iPod on shuffle and get your motor running to visit New York City, Miami, Texas, Seattle and  L.A with us!!!!

So here’s the scoop, every outfit that’s featured in our fashion road trip will be available for 20% off!!! Yup, every adorable accessory and stitch of clothing shown to represent every states look is at Lilikoi Boutique and ready for you to snatch up!

                                         New York:

The first stop on our road trip dumps us off in the middle of the perfect stomping ground for sophistication and style (and after spending 3,000 miles on the road I sure could use a big dose of both!).  New York style is a look in and of itself, and after careful studying and copious note taking we were able to pull together an outfit from our tres chic pieces at the store! Hats off to RVCA and William Rast for taking a page out of our notes and making it possible to get my little hands on some East Coast fashions at my favorite little local boutique!

(From left to right)

Look #1:

Blazer: RVCA Cult Logic Blazer, $119

Tank: Quiksilver Just Friends Tank, $38

Pants: William Rast Kara Skinny Jean, $160

Clutch: Moda Viajando Hu Fabric Clutch, $54

Gold bangle: Jess Loves Jewels Initial Bangle, $55

Look #2:

Tank: Quiksilver Pacific Marled tank, $38

Pants: William Rast Jade Trousers, $179

Purse: Moda Viajando Tess Messenger bag, $68

Bracelets: I Jewels Sparkle Wrap Bracelet, $121

                                        Miami:

Muy caliente! And not just because my A/C busted somewhere between New York and Nashville. We are now in a city so inundated with the spice of life and saucy beach friendly fashion that I just don’t know what to do with myself…salsa dance perhaps? With so much life in this city it’s easy to see that the fashion closely follows suite and the sexy body conscience shapes are a main stay on Miami beach! So 3 cheers for Line and Dot and Luli Fama for making it possible to have the sexy Miami flavor here at Lilikoi!

Look #1:

Jumpsuit: Line & Dot Ruffled Jumpsuit, $80

Clutch: Moda Viajando Sentosa Clutch, $54

Ring: J. Fein Vintage Rings, $45

Necklaces: I Jewels Layered Crystal Necklace, $130 and I Jewels Short Crystal Necklace, $64

Look #2

Coverup: Raviya Jeweled Leaf Tunic, $48

Swimsuit: Luli Fama Cosita Buena top, $82 w/ Luli Fama Cosita Buena bottom, $77

Purse: Moda Viajando Studded Canvas tote, $82

                                        Dallas:

Can I get a yeeehaw?!? Ok, I know that got old 500 miles ago and I promise it’s my last!  But here we are in the sweltering heat and with even hotter fashions all around. The Southwest must have been alerted about our road trip and made sure to bring it!  Thanks to Billabong and Quiksilver we can all dosey doe in the latest Dallas trends from the comfort of our So. Cal homes!  There is not an adorable dress adorned with turquoise that I would not rock, a bouffant teased sky high that I would shy away from, or a cute matching cowboy that I wouldn’t take on my arm!

Look #1

Dress: Billabong Croatia dress, $43

Necklace: Jess Loves Jewels Long Turquoise Pendant, $99

Bracelets: I Jewels Turquoise single strand, $40, I Jewels Leather/Turquoise wrap, $174

Look #2

Dress: Quiksilver Coastal Stripe dress, $60

Bracelet: I Jewels Multi Colored Bead Necklace, $174

                                        Seattle:

Ok ok ok.  Admittedly I expected to feel a little out of my element in the grunge capital of our fair country, but upon arriving I immediately saw that was not the case. Forget about Teen Spirit, these ladies have fashion spirit!  The lovely ladies of the Northwest have found a way to form fashion and functionality into a drool worthy sense of style. The effortless funky look is one that runs rampant and one that I can’t wait to bring back home!  Luckily, with the help of Free People and Quiksilver we can all look like natural born Seattle-ites!

Look #1

Tank: RVCA Lexington Tank, $25

Skirt: Free People Striped Pencil Skirt, $58

Sweater: Free People Lace Cardigan, $108

Jacket: RVCA Stimulus Jacket, $135

Look #2

Thermal: We the Free Love Bug Thermal, $58

Jacket: Free People Cargo Jacket, $148

Jeans: Quiksilver Brewster Slim Jeans, $88

                                   L.A:

After a frenetic 5 day journey I couldn’t be happier to see the L.A skyline and hear the hustle and bustle of downtown. Right at our back door is such a cool, casual way of wearing the trends and looking like a knock out.  Maybe it’s that old East Coast/ West Coast rivalry but New York has nothing on us! Our killer weather makes it possible to rock the cutest summer inspired frocks year round, and eclectic bohemian roots add a twist that makes for a stunning effect. Billabong and Free People have perfected that So. Cal look and I couldn’t be more grateful!  Home sweet home, and now time to stop by the store to load up on all these amazing looks!

Look #1

Shirt: Line & Dot Striped Crop, $66

Cardigan: Billabong Love Letters Sweater, $97

Shorts: William Rast Scarlett Shorts, $112

Sandals: Bernardo Milan Sandals, $152

Necklaces: I Jewels Long Stone Necklace, $115 and Jess Loves Jewels Initial Necklace, $49

Bracelets: I Jewels Orange and Leather Necklace, $174 and The Trend Bracelet, $28

Look #2

Tank: Free People Ruffle Tank, $98

Jeans: Hudson Stone Collin Skinny Jeans, $178

Earrings: Raptor Feather Earrings, $58

Even the mere thought of winter sends a shiver down my spine. Seriously, what is with this arctic breeze that has settled over So Cal?!? I feel compelled to warn you that I find any temperature below 70 degrees completely unbearable and my incessant complaints of the frigid weather to anyone in my vicinity usually fall on deaf ears. Though I am grateful to be spared the nasty winter elements most people around the world experience, I can’t help but think, “Isn’t that why I got the hell out of the East Coast and fled to the Golden State?” Before moving West, shows like Real Housewives of Orange County beckoned me with the promise of brown leathery skin and natural bleached blonde highlights all at my fingertips with the minor inconvenience of 3,000 mile relocation. So is it too much to ask for this refugee to have a sun kissed tan and flip flops on year round?

As I type, my leopard print Snuggie (don’t knock it til you try it!) and striped Target mittens are mocking me and this is why, in my tacky ensemble, I find myself on the precipice of a very big decision…Has my aversion to all things cold gotten so unbearable that I need to take a cue from birds and head south? Cabo, Fiji and Hawaii all offer the option of spending 365 days with a permanent Pina Colada buzz and achieving my lifelong goal of having a tan that camouflages my freckles, moles and any other blemishes.

Even though the option of not having to shave my legs after every soul-shaking shiver sounds enticing, I need to be a responsible adult and carefully consider the feasibility of my pipe dream. Questions such as, can I afford sun-block year round on my budget? And more importantly will I be able to pull off the quintessential white chick in the tropics Bo Derek hair?

With so many unanswered questions surrounding this move it’s time to bust out my tried and true “pro’s and con’s” list. This little baby along with the added assurance of my Magic 8 Ball has guided me through all relationships, hair cuts and presidential elections since high school. Cross every crossable appendage that this list steers me towards the decision of hightailing it outta here and becoming a resident of the aforementioned locations for a lifetime of winterless winters!!!

Moving Pro’s (the undisputed benefits to never having to experience the icy clutches of winter again):

1. Shoveling snow… 

I despise walking from my car to the front door so the forced cardio of shoveling my car, house or self out of a snow pile will NEVER be missed. Plus when your shovel happens upon a patch of yellow snow it’s just gross.

2. Hat head…  

There hasn’t been occasion that I’ve willingly worn a hat since the 1984 Olympics, and that only happened because I was too young to know any better and took my fashion cues from my fanny pack wearing mom. Without the necessity to shield my cold little ears from the elements with a hair deflating beanie I will have full voluminous hair, hopefully…

3. Runny nose… 

As soon as the temperature drops so does my snot. For a good 4 months out of the year I have to deal with the vicious cycle of, #1) an uncontrollable runny nose, #2) a red chafed nose that is created from all the sniffling and wiping, #3) and lastly the subsequent boogers that get frozen in and around your nose if you aren’t quick to administer step 2.

4. Salted roads… 

Hell on shoes and tires. Plus the crunch of driving over chunks of salt is just annoying.

5.  Winter layer… 

The 10 lbs of survival insulation one must gain in order to safely make it through a winter. Admittedly there is a certain amount of guilt free Rene Zellweger type gluttony that comes with packing on the pounds, that goes right out the window once the snow melts and your butt does not.

6. Short days… 

After a long day at the salt mines nothing is more heartbreaking then tasting temporary freedom only to walk outside and find that the winter solstice has robbed you of experiencing daylight. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, admit defeat and head home for another night of The Office re-runs and Rice-a-Roni.

7. Pasty skin… 

Months of cloud cover and foul weather do nothing for my complexion. Seriously. Unlike Anne Hatheway and….vampires, I look sickly and gross with butt-white skin.

Moving Con’s (the perks that make suffering through winter TOTALLY worth it):

     1.  Boots… 

The timeless, buckled boot, falling just below the knee, is back for yet another run this fall/winter season, proving to all of us fashion fanatics that true style remains consistent, displaying qualities that are both effortless and classic. Throw on these boots for a marathon run through the mall, a girls night out for cocktails, or as a funky alternative to traditional work footwear, and rest assured that no matter the situation, true, definitive style makes statements that, like the boots themselves, last a lifetime. From the totally matchable mid-brown tones to the gold buckles, these boots have the ability to be dressed up or down – a quality that every fashion-hungry woman knows is both hard to find and imperative to a wardrobe. Find your very own pair at an unbeatable price at your favorite Newport Beach boutique.

 ‘Nuff said. No boots, no move. Without my wardrobe staple I would be like David Arquette without Cortney Cox, a hot mess! Good thing I have hoards of our boots to help me through the winter blues.

 This Holiday season I find myself in the midst of a conundrum…so many outfits needed…so little money! Short of doing the tried and true “tuck the tag and return routine” I’m at a loss for what to wear that’ll get the most bang for my buck. Mission impossible??? Not on your life…

Enter the BB Dakota Hasley Dress:

This silk vintage fitted dress just has me drooling all over it, and only $110 for this signature piece! The unique coloring and pleating truly makes this little baby a wardrobe must have. With Hasley at your disposal there are o’ so many options at your disposal for gussying yourself up!

Ensemble #1. Day. All you naysayers might say the Hasley is too fancy for day. Well you’re wrong, dead wrong! With only a cardigan and boots the dress easily becomes a daytime frock meant for leisurely lunches and errand running.

 Cardi- Heartloom $159

Boots- Soda $75

Belt- $30

Purse- $75

Necklace- I Jewels $210

Tights- $10

 Ensemble #2. Night. Buenos nochas! With a minimal wardrobe change you are ready to kick up your heels and paint the town red!

Blazer- Quiksilver $78

Earrings- $20

Belt- $30

Heels- Liliana $80

Clutch- $48

Ensemble #3. Work. You’re eyes do not deceive you, that is the very same dress…only merchandised to kick some butt in the board room and take names!

Pea coat- BB Dakota $110

Belt- $30

Necklace- $30

Tights- $10

Boots- Delicious $80

For the first time in my uneventful life the planets have aligned, the sun is shining brighter, and the daily grind of life seems to be on the up and up. Very Prozac of me I know, but the very catalyst for my uncharacteristically optimistic mood is so monumentous that I would be doing all of my fellow Lilikoi-holics a disservice by not sharing the blessed news. So this is to you, the fashion masses, clothes connoisseurs and all you well meaning dressers in between….ready for it…..

 The latest and greatest in denim has just landed!!!! Some of you naysayers might be asking, “why all this fuss over a pair of jeans?” Let me tell you why. The incomparable Hudson jeans has one upped themselves this season by offering a super stretch fabric for all of their tried and true styles. If you didn’t just pee a little out of sheer excitement, we’re done here. There is nothing else I can say to convert you to my righteous denim diatribe, but let me offer this warning….this innovative new fabric makes it possible to rock your classic Hudson signature boot cuts or Collin skinnies while simultaneously having all your naughty bits sucked in and smoothed over by the super stretch fabric, and if you choose to shun this modern miracle you will be left in the cold with your old jeans and some jiggle in your wiggle!

 Not only is this magical fabric able to showcase a more svelte you, but the lighter denim also makes them infinitely more comfortable than your other, less awesome denim. It’s like that glorious feeling of sashaying around totally unencumbered by pants…but with pants! The cherry on top of my denim cake is all the amazing washes that you can get with this fancy new fabric!

 Being armed with these new pants opens up a world of opportunity for me, gone are the days of shuffling around with my big butt bouncing freely behind me. No more fat jeans will be found hiding in the corner of my closet, actually adios to fat jeans altogether. This new denim movement encourages the use of “make me look less fat jeans”, and I for one can hop on that band wagon. With my new super stretch distressed Collin skinny jeans (try saying that 10 times fast!) I will no longer need to pop a button after a big meal…or glass of water, but my pants will remain an unprecedented zippered and buttoned up ALL DAY LONG! Next time I have the urge to run an impromptu 5k, my lack of proper attire will not dissuade me because I have my uber comfortable jeans, which make it realistically possible for a quick jaunt or for any situation life throws at me. There is no going back now, I am forever a changed woman, and it is my hope that womankind is ready to stand with me and embrace the lifestyle these jeans can offer.

I must bid you adieu in order to get back to work to supplement my newest addiction. But I leave you with this, haven’t you always agonized over what it would really be like to bounce a quarter off your butt? Let me tell you, it is everything you’ve ever imagined…and more.

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Since the dawn of time whether it be fresh off the runway, red carpet or photographed on Linday’s drunk hot mess back, the latest and greatest of trends are being constantly dictated to all of us willing fashion participants. While ther are some couture creations I can not wait to pawn my kidneys to get my hands o…there are a select few trends that send chills to my core and are so very bad that they make the option of shunning clothes and embracing a life of nudity seem far more appealing than rocking the grotesque garment!

Enter the “Fashion Faux Pas.” This handy little phrase encompasses a truly heinous wardrobe choice, overall band trend concoction or a nasty lil combo of both. The faux pas is a tricky little booger and extraordinarily hard to spot when it’s glamorized in magazine and hanging effortlessly perfect n celebs rail thin bods. Opinions are also very subjective so one woman’s faux pas could be another’s favorite frock.  That being said, here is my tale of the newest crime of fashion I have stumbled across…

Once Upon a Time (last week) whilst doing the buying for our fair store (fall 2010 + all of our brands=prepare to be dazzled) I noticed an alarming trend creeping up on the fashion horizon. A trend so heinous that I spend 36 hours in the fetal position dry heaving after viewing… Skinny jeans with cargo pockets. Again, I would like to reiterate that though this offends me personally there are I’m sure a plethora of ladies ready and willing to rock skinny cargo jeans; according to my own deduction and logic, no good can come from this unholy union. Unless you’re skin is pretty much spray painted to your skeleton, then the extra cargo bulk tacked onto your thigh region will not be that devastating. For pretty much everyone else however, I think the results will be disastrous! Skinny jeans are hard enough to pull off without adding saddle bags to the mix.  I say off with this fashion crimes head!!!

Ahhhh, I feel infinitely better after getting that off my chest!! Now I urge you, neigh challenge you fashionable followers to share some of your own big fat faux pas on this discussion!

Lilikoi To-Go

Lilikoi is offering to box up and personally deliver the amazing shopping experience that comes with our store! Like rock stars, we are packing up and hitting the road to offer a customized shopping tour. Now, it is possible to enjoy the unique Lilikoi Boutique shopping experience from the comfort of your own home, with the added bonus of our great deals, ahhh-mazing clothes, and unparallel customer service! We’ve taken the basic concept of Tupperware parties past, and put a modern fashionable twist to it. Now, with just the snap of your fingers, Lilikoi Boutique will appear at your doorstep with an arsenal of this seasons wardrobe must haves for you and your party guests to peruse at your own leisure. We’ve successfully blended shopping and socializing into an unforgettable evening!

We understand that every fashionista’s wallet could always use a little more cold, hard shopping cash; and this is why Lilikoi is offering the hostess of our to-go party 10% of the profits after the initial $500 is made! Roughly translated, not only do you have the opportunity to offer your friends a unique evening of entertainment, but will make the easiest $$$$ you’ve ever made!

If this sounds like an opportunity you simply cannot bear to refuse, please contact us for any additional information! (949)644-2330

Recently I have been pondering a seemingly unanswerable question in life…what’s a girl to do to avoid a wardrobe malfunction without resorting to band aids and scotch tape? Bristol-6 has divinely intervened by offering up a unique line that wholly eliminates nip slips and many unnecessary trips to the tailor!

Nippies. Why didn’t I think of that??? So simple. So very very useful! Bristol-6 proves pasties aren’t just for strippers anymore by offering a more demure alternative. These little heart shaped life savers come in a variety of colors and are even made from real lingerie fabrics for functional coverage in your flesh baring fashions!

Stylin’ Tape. This handy dandy lil packet of double stick fashion tape is both hypoallergenic and sweat proof. (something that my old Scotch tape fail safe was NOT!!!) Though I’ll leave the plunging neckline to the pro’s, I plan on formally adopting Stylin Tape into my beauty arsenal for any and all wayward straps, gaping tops and slippery silky fabrics!

Hem Tape. As soon as womankind gets their hands on this uber useful product I expect to hear a collective shout of “AMEN!!!” Say adios to the days of buying a pair of fancy new jeans only to have them sit and collect dust waiting for a trip to the tailor. Staples and Scotch tape can now be used in my actual office instead of doing a mediocre and unreliable temporary altering, because Hem Tape allows you immediately wear your denim that might otherwise need shortening… effectively eliminating the middle man (sorry Mr. Tailor) No more making the gut wrenching decision to make a pair of pants flat shoe compatible, forever extinguishing the hope of wearing that particular pair with heels. With this durable denim double stick tape it feels like Christmas came early…8 months early!

 Adjust-a-button. Because I still have yet to abide by my New Years resolution and work out 2 times daily, consuming only a strict macrobiotic diet…my pants are a tad snug to say the least! This handy dandy adjust-a-button has quickly become my best friend! It is basically a movable pin-like button and can add or reduce a waistband up to 1 ½ inches. To all my fellow pear shaped girls out there, that means no more gapping because A-a-B (my nickname for it) will tighten the waistband.