Fashion Me Fabulous

I love nail polish. I also probably own a bit too much nail polish so when I wanted a great spring/summer teal color I was reluctant to buy into the Essie or even Revelon colors at $6 to $8. Target had a sale on New York Color polishes so I grabbed a 97 cent Tudor City Teal polish for 89 cents (Woot! Eight cent savings!) I was a bit leary of the cheap polish, but it it was 89 cents. Also, looked more like a gloss, which I kind of liked. It does wear more like a gloss so you need two or three good coats for full color, but this stuff really is long wearing like the label claims. It has held up better than any of my pricey polishes and worn for longer than my most invincible Sally Hansen polishes. Because it goes on a little sheer, I find it easier to get a streak-free look. It get endless compliments on the color, and several people I know have purchased after seeing it on my nails. I'm anxious to go back and try other NYC polishes. (But I'm scouting out the ones that hav...

July 4th can be a long day of celebration. There are parades, barbeques, picnics, reunions, and a night of fireworks. Be super prepared for casual fun in denim bermuda shorts, cute Keds, a light cotton top and sunglasses. $150 Challenge: Independence Day by fashionmefabulous cotton top, Target $18 denim shorts, Target $20 foil star Keds on Amazon $30 * corn husk bag on Amazon $37 sunglasses, Target $13 *I bought these a few weeks ago for yard work and general summer outdoorsiness. They have mild arch support!

Shop: THREADBEAT Why We Love It: There has always been something about summer that feels old-timey. The heat makes me want to don a retro dress and a big hat before heading out to pick some berries, make some lemonade, skip stones off the dock, ride a bike, have a root beer float and finish the day watching the sun set from a Ferris wheel while eating some cotton candy. I love a hazy, lazy good ole summer day, and these clothes would form the perfect wardrobe for a whole season of just such days. Price Range: $75 - $300 Links: Facebook Favorite Items: (Click through the slide show below to see some favorite items.) View this collection on Polyvore Etsy Shop of the Week: THREADBEAT by fashionbeccafabulous on polyvore.com Pictured: Floral Maxi $210 ; Yellow Linen Dress $210 ; Toile Peter Pan Collar Dress $210 ; Pin-tuck Floral Sundress $175 ;  Floral Cap Sleeve Dress $210 ; Pin-tuck Camisole and Petticoat $195 ; Bralette and Bloomer Set $175 ; Tie Front Max...

Have you seen Man of Steel yet? For a long time, I thought it wouldn't be possible to write a relatable, modern Superman story, but here it is. At least the beginning. The end is a punchy-punch-punch fest. Seriously, stop punching each other; that hasn't garnered you one result. I endured that silliness by focusing on the hotness of Henry Cavil. He might be reason enough to watch the movie. Alas, you cannot buy your very own Henry Cavil, but Etsy is full of other Superman paraphernalia. Comic Book Capelet by Sophster Toaster Kryptonite Necklace by Love for Achilles Clark Kent Dress by Hipster Princess Comic College Heels by Maizy Cakes   Lois Lane Purse by Trash Deco Superman Emblem Necklace by Apple Latte poll by twiigs.com

This summer I am doing a thorough assessment of my wardrobe -- what it has, what it needs, and what is wearing out. One of my needs is a white dress for summer. While I am a noted loather of beige, I adore white. It is so clean and accepting of my wild accessories. White cotton doesn't get much more summer chic. I think I will add both The Gap's gauzy shirtdress and J. C. Penney's eyelet sundress to my watchlist. Top: maxi shirtdress, ASOS $127 geometric lace shirt, J. C. Penney $51 (sale) gauzy shirtdress, Gap $60 eyelet fit and flare dress. J. C. Penney $65 Bottom: sleeveless sheath dress, J. C. Penney $45 lace 60s shift, Nordstrom $188 cotton sundress, Old Navy $37 (sale) fit and flare skater dress, ASOS $70 Do you like white dresses or do they pose a cleanliness issue? Too bridal? Which dress suits your summer needs?

Tiffany's is featuring a Jazz Age collection , which draws inspiration from The Great Gatsby film. Ever since I saw the movie, I've wanted to adorn myself in all things 1920s. While I can't quite afford the Tiffany tea set ( $34.550! ), I can find some delightful art deco pieces in a variety of price ranges.  Pictured: Black and Diamond Earrings, jcpenny, $65 / Circle Brooch with Rhinestones, Last Call Neiman Marcus, $87.50 / Silver-tone Floral Bracelet, Kohl's, $15 / Crystal Drop Earrings, Saks Fifth Avenue, $125 / Flapper Hair Band, ASOS, $25.46 / Crystal Drop Earrings, Saks Fifth Avenue, $120 / Rhinestone Deco Bracelet, Last Call Neiman Marcus, $136.50 Pictured: 100-inch Strand of Pearls, Bon Ton, $60 / Metallic Fringe Earrings, Arden B., $24 / Rhinestone Cuff, Last Call Neiman Marcus, $140 / Shield Ring, Piperlime, $12 / Art Deco Pendant, Forever 21, $5.80 / Black Gem Ring, Juicy Couture, $58 / Enamel Bangle, Beauty.com, $150  

Every time I get my eye makeup nearly perfect, I smudge mascara or slip up on the winged eyeliner. Sure, I can dab off makeup with cotton swabs, but it smudges and smears and removes too much. When I saw an elf Makeup Remover Pen for $3 at Target (Amazon is linked here because Target doesn't list them online), I had to give it a try. The pen is the perfect tool for fixing mistakes. It's precise enough to rub away rouge mascara without taking all the eye makeup around it. It also helped clear those last bits of eyeliner I can never remove with regular eye makeup remover. The tip stains easily (wipe it off after use), but that doesn't seem to alter the performance. At least, it hasn't yet. It doesn't leave a residue either so you can go right back to applying makeup after you use it. This product is really meant for small scale use. The package even says so. Don't try to use is as a primary eye makeup remover. It isn't made for that. Also, it is rather ...