The Fashion Archives

I was tired of the bumps. Instead of red bumpy skin on my legs and arms, I wanted smooth tanned skin that had a healthy glow. For years, as a third generation dry skin victim, I was tired of hiding away and wearing long pants in the sweltering summer heat. That was my life until my mother urged me to tried a sea salt body scrub that scrubbed away at the bumpy dry skin and left it feeling the healthiest and softest it’s ever been.

Sea salt scrubs first scrub away the bumps and discoloring like NO OTHER PRODUCT that I’ve used before! It also has a moisturizing oil to it that stays on the skin so lotioning after stepping out of the shower is unnecessary! I absolutely LOVED that feature because I hated standing there still damp from moisturizing just waiting for my legs and arms to dry so I can put on my sweatpants without getting them all gunky from the superficial lotion that didn’t sink in.

Here is a GREAT sea salt body scrub that will give you healthy and soft skin no matter what. And the funny thing is, that I will swear by this method and it WILL work for you! Just try it - there’s nothing to loose at all!

Now, most sea scrub products are more expensive that your run-of-the-mill “deep moisturizing” lotions that come $10 at your local Wal Mart. The kind my mother introduced me to was $60, but of course I couldn’t keep affording to pay that, so I found another alternative that STILL produced the same miraculous results!

Sephora has released the “Groove Sea Salt Body Scrub” by Carol’s Daughter. The scent is that of a fresh ripened mango and leaves your skin feeling baby bottom soft. For a 16.9oz glass bottled “Groove Sea Salt Brody Scrub” you can get it at the price of $28.00.

Click here to FINALLY get rid of your bumpy skin and start wearing less clothes to show off your new healthy skin!

As we’ve been going through some of the hottest trends in bags for spring and summer of 2008, we’ve decided that the drawstring bag just can’t be left out!

Below are some designer options that are compiled together to give you a better idea of what to look for when shopping for your own.

I love love LOVE this purse! The orange accent is stunning when paired with a light gray and white thick stripe! Designer Francesco Biasia got it spot on with his “Perfect Harmony Two” back available for $235.00 at Piperlime.com.

Features a center zip, a magnetic closure, and a double shoulder 9” strap drop. Click here to see this bag.

The people over at Lucky made sure to keep up with the trends this year when they introduced the Canvas Daisy Chain Bag for only $148.00 at LuckyBrandJeans.com. Click here to see this bag.

Nordstrom bags are always an essential, but let’s be real…most of us can’t afford to pay for bags like the Via Repubblica Wrap Handle Hobo Bag (don’t ask me why it has two “b”s, I thought it was spelled with one).

This bag goes for the price of $498.00 and can be bought online at Nordstrom.com or at your local Nordstrom store. I love the details on this purse - the braided chunky handle, and the big front pockets with the white stitching that adds just the right amount of color to the strong yellow. Click here to see this bag.

The hardest thing for ladies with curly hair (myself included) is finding a hair product that will define curls without adding stiffness. All I wanted was soft bouncy curls, was that too much to ask? Well do I have the product for you!!!!!

I have been a faithful consumer of Garnier’s Curl Shaping Gel! This AMAZING products leaves my hair soft, but doesn’t loose the curl and takes care of frizzes like nobody’s business! It also leaves my hands free of the gunk that gels from a bottle come from (I dislike that feeling so much). And the greatest thing of all is the price is only $3.99 at Walgreens (at other stores, prices will vary). I was so used to having to spend a fortune to tame down my golden locks, but now I found a product that not only allows me to run my fingers through my curls without them getting all messy, but also creates a healthy finished glow.

Click here to get this product at Walgreens.com. Garnier’s Curly Shaping Gel spray can be found at Target and Walmart (prices may vary).

Amanda Bynes was spotted leaving a hair salon wearing a Love Quotes scarf by Pink Mascara. Now you can get the look too!

This love quotes scarf can be bought here for $85.00.

I’ve kept on saying how color color color is in for this season, and here is a great way to translate that into makeup! Max Factor makeup has designed the Max Vivid Mascara collection that features colors that will show a bit of color, or a lot (depending on how much is applied). This subtle way of the catching the eye can be done with a single glance and everyone is staring at your eyes wondering if there’s really color on your lashes.

Carmen Electra is the spokesmodel for the line. Check out her ad below.

If this hasn’t convinced you, then how about getting this look for the price of $11.24 online at drugstore.com or visit your local Wal-Mart (price may vary).

Hand held satchels not only have a unique body design, but are great for carrying the essentials. It gives plenty of room without looking overly large, but makes sure to keep you looking stylish all the while!

Below are some options for the satchel YOU could be carrying this spring/summer!

Leather bags are always a good investment because they last for a while. So when choosing, make sure you’ll be happy with this bag down the road as well!

The designers at Rafe New York may have created the bag just for you. This handheld satchel comes in two different colors - bright blue for the more adventurous gal, and a classy tan leather for the professional lady. The leather is ostrich imprinted and comes at the price of $550.00. Click here to get this bag.

Botkier is my new favorite accessories designer! They have designed this beautiful Cleo Satchel for the price of $525. Yes, it’s a hefty price, but look how pretty it is!!!!! The material is made of Italian lambskin, which means it feels like butter. Yes, literally. Haha. Click here to see this bag.

For those of you *ahem* me *ahem* who really don’t have the wallet to purchase the purses feature above, here are some GREAT alternatives with a more affordable price tag! The CL by Laundry Quilted Satchel is available at Target.com for only $34.99. Click here to see this bag.

This Merona quilted bag is available at Target for the price of $9.49 (online price). I can’t believe it! Target always has great deals. Red is also a color you can’t go wrong with. One, because it’s my favorite color ( hehe ), and two it’s a great accent color to any outfit! Click here to see this bag.

Celebrities like Jessica Alba, Victoria Beckham, and Katie Holmes have fallen in love with the wide leg denim jean. Specifically, Jessica and Katie have gone to designer Lisa Kline for their denim.

You can get the above look for $196.00 at LisaKline.com. Click here to be taken to the site.