12/19/11 by Luxetips | Uncategorized |

Luxetips Best of 2011 List Giveaways Day 2: Effie’s Paper

12/19/11 by Luxetips | Best of 2011, Christmas, Contests, Effie's Paper, Giveaways, Luxetips, Luxetips Style, Style by Kalyn Johnson |

Hello Divas! We are on Day 2 of fabulous giveaways from our “Best of 2011” List. Next up is Effie’s Paper.  Effie’s Paper is a modern and chic stationery company with gorgeous designs and fantabulous themes.  Effie’s Paper is the creation of style expert, Kalyn Johnson, and it is all…

Luxetips Best of 2011 List Giveaways Day 1: Hexbug Nanos

12/18/11 by Luxetips | Contests, Giveaways, hexbugs, Luxetips, Luxetips Kids, nanos, toys |

Hello Divas! As promised, some of the items from our “Best of 2011” List will be given away all this week leading up to Christmas! Whoohoo! First up, HEXBUGS Nanos.  These are fantastic for school age children.  They will keep your child occupied while they are actually learning the science…

Luxetips Annual Best of (2011) List!

12/16/11 by Luxetips | Bath and Body Works, Best of 2011, Christmas, GAP, Giveaways, hexbugs, Hunter Boots, Lancome, Lumene, Luxetips, purlisse |

Hello Divas! I am slowly working my way back into mainstream.  I have to make an appearance in the office today and of course the luxe kids won’t let me be sad.  They are little rays of sunshine. But I had to appear for my annual “Best of” List for…

Peplum tops: The Key to Hiding the Holiday Midriff

12/15/11 by Luxetips | Anthropologie, blouses, Chamele, Eyelet Peplum Blouse, Luxetips, Luxetips Style, Modcloth |

Two years ago, I made the mistake of buying Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for Halloween trick-or-treaters. Unfortunately, we did not have any trick-or-treaters that year, and it showed all along my midriff. I found myself eating two or three cups a day. Boy did it add up. By the end of the…

Office Party Do’s and Don’ts: Do Get The Velvet Sleek Boot Cut Pant From White House

12/14/11 by Luxetips | Chamele, Champagne, dresses, Holiday Office Parties, leggings, Luxetips, Luxetips Style, Modcloth, pants, Victoria's Secret, White House Black Market |

I cannot believe it is that time of year again. It seems like just last year I was giving a sequin tutorial, and here we are again, 365 days later with sequins still at the top of the holiday go to list. With all the holiday merriment and eggnog abounding,…

Luxetips Style! Modcloth’s Maxi’s

12/13/11 by Luxetips | Chamele, Chevron and Roll, Ledger, Luxetips, Luxetips Style, Maxi skirts, Modcloth |

I know the winter is quickly approaching, but with the crazy Atlanta weather, a maxi skirt is your friend fall or winter.  For cooler weather just add tights and boots. My favorite way to wear maxi skirts right now is with tissue turtlenecks and a blazer. When you slip on the blazer and…

Luxetips Style! Child of the Rose Lucy Dress

12/12/11 by Luxetips | Uncategorized |

Hello Divas! I know there has been a hiccup in blog posts.  I have had major life issues.  My Mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on October 26 and passed away on December 1st.  It was the most heartbreaking event of my life.  I hope to one day get over…

Luxetips Style! My Grownup Wishlist- from Assouline to Zara

12/02/11 by Luxetips | Accessories, Assouline, Coca Cola Book, Micheal Kors, Modcloth, necklace |

I have to honestly say that the second part of this year really caught me for a surprise. I have not been shopping as much. Life happened fast and I became temporarily distracted, for the better though. I still love pretty things, I love creating new looks, and I did miss…

Free People’s Liberating Flats

12/01/11 by Luxetips | ballet flats, Free People, Luxetips, Luxetips Style, Sales, Swan flat |

My wardrobe staples, particularly tall boots, are rapidly changing with my growing belly. Yes, I am still rocking the heels for as long as I can, but with ample protest from Hubby. I have been on the hunt for some cute flats to work into my wardrobe for when I will…