
Ever find yourself sitting at a stoplight, feverishly applying mascara before three, two, one - green light! We've all been that girl at least once. Life moves quickly, and sometimes it feels like there just aren't enough minutes in the day. So here's a little tip to help avoid the frenzy between running errands around town or the play date that ran late, to lunch with the girls or dinner for two: keep your Mary Poppins purse (or the trunk of your car) stocked to take your look from multi-tasking mama to fresh, fashionable friend! From layers to products, these few key pieces will keep you looking sexy on the go!
- Flattering heels or funky flats can transform frumpy to fabulous! Throw on a straw fedora or show-stopping scarf and glide through a bad hair day with chic confidence! A cute cardigan ups the ante of even the comfiest t-shirt and jeans. And add fresh and flirty flair with a light scarf loosely wrapped around your neck. The perfect earrings can work wonders to brighten your face no matter how tired you feel and take you from the duties of the day to an elegantly eventful evening.
- And don't forget the beauty basics to be armed with at all times:
- Nothing says sexy like a sweet scent, and roll on perfume is perfectly purse ready! This spring we're loving Dream Angels Heavenly by Victoria's Secret. Add "glow" to places you want to highlight (arms, legs, collarbone, shoulders, etc.). For superbly sparkling skin, we recommend Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick for Body. Lip stain that can double as cheek and eye color is essential for the gal on the go. We love Benetint Pocket Pal, available at Sephora. This glossy color wand will be your best beauty pal. The kiss-proof, smudge-proof rosy lip and cheek stain is paired with a shiny clear gloss on the other end. We're also loyal to C.O. Bigelow's mentha lip tint, which offers great color choices while freshening breath for totally kissable lips. http://www.bigelowchemists.com/images/liptintlead.jpg
- For the days you don't have time to shower between work and your date, Tea Tree Oil Facial Blotting Tissues will keep your skin in shower-fresh shape. And the unique formula of dry shampoo instantly absorbs impurities and oil on the hair and scalp to quickly cleanse and soften hair. Sephora has a marvelous myriad of options! Rene Furterer styling wax is our go-to for sculpting and shaping dry hair on the go.
*Some of our favorite shoes and accessories that you see highlighted this week are from Christian Dior, Cole Haan, Bottega Veneta, Adia Kibur, Balenciaga, Jessica Simpson, Jimmy Choo, Nine West, and Calvin Klein.
Chatty CAbi: (686)
I love my CAbi clothes, especially the way the colors from season to season are the same. I can put a skirt from one season with a sweater from several seasons (years) ago.
I really enjoy the Canary too. I like this week's blog on "how to do wear it now". I'd love to see you take it one step further and incorporate last year's Spring Collection (or older) paired with something new from this season.
Posted By: Johna Carufel(Indianapolis, IN) on: February 06, 2010 06:59 PM
I am going to a CAbi party on 2/21/10! I cannot wait to see the collection!
Posted By: Ann(Cincinnati, OH) on: February 06, 2010 10:45 AM
It's sleeting & we expect another 6" of snow tomorrow. This isn't normal for our area! Meanwhile my wonderful customers are texting & calling to make sure my preview & shows are still on for this week. Thanks for getting the fashion show online today! We're all drooling over the clothes & excited to escape to Spring/Summer CAbiland for a few hours of girltime & temps in the 70's. Thanks design team for this absolutely incredible line.
Posted By: Kathy Callis(Glen Allen, VA) on: February 05, 2010 05:48 PM
Thanks again CAbi design team! I so appreciate your ideas each week in the Canary. My team conference call is next week and I'm sure we'll be incorporating lots of these ideas in our "Mix-it-up" discussion. Great for my long time customers as well! You ROCK!!!
Posted By: Marcella Rodgers(Southlake, TX) on: February 05, 2010 05:40 PM
Leslie, where are you in Louisville? I love CABi!
Posted By: Wils(Louisville, KY) on: February 05, 2010 01:04 PM