HELLO friends!

So I've found this amazing new gem about a year ago when I moved here to Utah. Being from Portland, a place with lots of weird, cool, forgotten little stores.... I though I'd venture out and see this new place. It's a consignment store. Used items that are available for great prices!

Check out this website: http://customer.monalisaconsign.com/

MonaLisa's Consigment is located in American Fork, open Tues-Sat 11'ish-6'ish.

Easy access for both Salt Lake and Utah County residents! I have found their store to be full of amazing finds.

A few months back I decided to do a "Paris" themed bathroom. I bought the bright red shower curtain, the old-fashioned pictures with old bathtubs, and cute black clay letters that spelled out P-A-R-I-S.


I WAS MISSING THE EIFFEL TOWER!
I went to MonaLisa with that purpose.
I came out with the CUTEST little Eiffel Tower like this one!

Bought it for only $10!

(Mine is cuter by the way.)

SUBSCRIBE TO THEIR NEWSLETTER AND RECEIEVE COUPONS AND DEALS!

I had a great experience there. I'm one that gets lost VERY EASILY. I had taken the wrong road, (my fault) and had typed in the wrong directions. I called the store. The lady working there stayed on the phone with me the ENTIRE TIME until I got there. Best customer service ever!

So excited to have found this great store! Great customer service when you walk through their doors. Lots of help provided, especially for someone like me who had something specific in mind.

Organized store. Not just a "whole bunch of stuff" laying around.

I noticed there are sections. A paris section, cowboy themed area, old antiques, new modern cars, clothes, accessories, and lots of furniture!

Check it out! And share your great finds.

53 East State Street, American Fork UT 84003

The Interview: Get cute AND cheap clothes!

Pretty pretty lashes.

Hi my dear ladies!

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It's a great service done by a professional! I had a wonderful experience and will keep my loyalty with Evermore Aesthetics. Easy to find location in Orem, Utah!


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Little black dress.

Hello lovely ladies! (and gents, if there be some).

I'm writing to you this evening about one of my favorite fashion topics!
Give it any season- you can wear this classic item:

How many of us are scared to search for it?! They can be so expensive, never look right, your butt looks too big, and wow do I look like a football player with these broad shoulders!??! YIKES!

Well. After I taught you some trendy tips on how to buy your clothes, go get that sexy black dress you want to wear to that dinner party, Valentines date dinner, Summer is around the corner, winter holiday parties for the future...

One of the best places to find these dresses right now is at Plato's Closet. I went tonight to see for myself and I was very impressed.

Here are some classic looks from some of our t.v. ladies. (And just think... they're paying hundreds-thousands for these few yards of fabric- you come out paying $10 for a "copy-cat" look!

(This is one of my favorites. The neckline is high, but with the still sexy look of shoulders. It has that regal 'old fashioned' look.)

(This dress is so elegant, yet has that lower neckline... a more romantic look for a date or an evening out where you want to be noticed.)

(This dress is to die for! The cross over in the front, near the neckline, gives women with 'more to love' curves a cleaner look. The flares near the waist are dramatic, but with the neckline, it really helps calm the tone of the dress.)

(This dress is less formal. With some long necklaces and some heavy, thick bracelts, this dress can be glammed up. Or wear it to the beach with smoothie in hand.)

(What a beauty this dress is. Very modest to the neckline, and the pleating in the front gives it more a formal look, especially as the bottom of the dress tickles the knees. Best to wear to church, job interview, wedding... very versatile.)

AND MY FAVORITE OF THE NIGHT FIND:


(trumpets please...)

I am a sucker for lace! Such a beautiful dress! So elegant. The bow in front gives it a sweet, romantic, young look. The lace has an old, classic, elegance to it. It almost could pass for a plunging neckline, but with the sleeves so perfectly outlining the neck, it gives a soft look. BEAUTIFUL!

I saw most of these same dress looks tonight! Check for yourselves and get back to me! Get that Little Black Dress you deserve to wear.

Winter jackets in July... well, sort of.

Remember:

October-March (start buying summer clothes)

April-September (start buying winter clothes)

This will save you tons of money. You'll keep up on the current trends while not burning a whole in your pocket! Happy shopping!

The grocery store excuse.

            When I saw this picture of Sarah Jessica Parker I said, "Hey, that's me!"

The laundry never seems to end, the dishes are always piling up, the homework pile is teetering more and more, the cell phone keeps ringing, .... ahhh!!

Oh. And now the fridge is completely empty.

I find myself guilty of this excuse (a lot): "It's only the grocery store... no one will notice me!"

C'mon, ladies! Give yourself some more respect! What's the harm of walking into Walmart at 8pm and looking fabulous?! That doesn't mean you have to glitz and glam before you go... that's just weird. Just look presentable.

Here's a few tips to help you look, and better yet, FEEL nice when you think you're exhausted:

1) Wear earrings. I know- it sounds rediculous. But try it! I usually save my dangly, flashy earrings for a night out, but even if all you're feeling are studs- go for it!

2) Wear cute jeans. NOT SWEATS! Are you at a gym? No. Are you in bed yet? Hopefully soon, but no. Wear some cute jeans that fit your body type.

3) Wear mascara and eyeliner. Even if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, your hair isn't straightening right, you have dry skin... who cares!? Put on some mascara and eyeliner, and you'll feel a little bit better.

I promise. Try this out next time you have to quickly stop by the store for those carrots and apples. You'll come walking out like this...

Share your comments and ideas!

Hey fashionistas!


I really want all of your comments and ideas! Send me pictures of outfits you've put together, comments about different stores, and new ideas that you'd like to share!

Shops4shoez@netscape.net

or

comment at www.diamondsfordimes.blogspot.com