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How To: Wear Sheer

March 27, 2012 By Alex

It’s no wonder sheer is one of Spring’s hottest trends. Like the season itself, sheer is wispy, delicate and very feminine. But as you linger over sheer pieces in the stores, you may wonder, “How in the world am I supposed to wear this?” Breezy Mama Fashion Editor, Vanessa Corbett, answers that exact question. . .

From Vanessa:

It’s all around us, in every store, in both solid colors and patterns. What is it? It’s the “all sheer” clothing pieces filling the racks with a rainbow of colors and designs! You may be asking yourself if you should go sheer, or not go sheer . . . and more importantly, “How Do I Wear Sheer?” Here are a few easy pieces you can [Read more…] about How To: Wear Sheer

Transitioning from Winter to Spring–6 Fashion Must-Haves

January 18, 2012 By Alex

Breezy Mama Fashion Editor,Vanessa, is back, this time helping you decide on what your holiday gift money should be spent on. . .

From Vanessa:

Were you given the wonderful gift of cash this past holiday season? Why not spend it on one of spring 2012’s top “must-haves”? By adding one, two, or all of these to your wardrobe, you’ll have an easy transition from winter into spring. The trends for spring are [Read more…] about Transitioning from Winter to Spring–6 Fashion Must-Haves

What to Wear to Your Reunion

June 21, 2011 By Alex

Chelsea and I have our high school reunion coming up this summer, and when it came to what we should wear, we had no idea where to start. So, naturally, we turned to Breezy Mama Fashion Editor Vanessa for some help. She took us to the local mall and put together some ideas consisting of dresses and cute top/pant combos that would work. And even if your reunion isn’t this summer, these ideas would work well for weddings, showers, even that summer tradeshow you may have for work. Read on. . .

We had two and a half hours to make some magic, so dear Vanessa headed to the mall earlier that day to do some scouting. She put things on hold in four stores–Ann Taylor, Nordstom’s, Banana Republic and H&M. Since we had no idea of what we were looking for, Vanessa chose a plethora of items–boxy shirts and sexy shirts. Dresses and pants. Here are some of the things we saw, that would work, store by store. [Read more…] about What to Wear to Your Reunion

5 Great Catches: Items of the Week

June 9, 2011 By Alex

From beauty products that amaze to a great new bread, here are five items that have recently caught our eye. . .

Miracle Skin Transformer, Treat & Conceal

So there I was, at the park with my friend Jen who, outside of my family, sees me more than anyone else. “Your skin looks so good!” she says, “I can’t see a single wrinkle!” I responded with, “You mean wrinkles around my eyes?” and Jen exclaims, “Yes, you don’t have any!” To which I happily respond, “it’s this great new concealer that I got!”

You read Kelly’s review on the tinted moisturizer, and now [Read more…] about 5 Great Catches: Items of the Week

Can’t Miss Styles for Your Little Girl

May 10, 2011 By Alex

lyra — Vanessa's daughter, Lyra, in one of her playsets from Tea.

This month, Breezy Mama fashion guru Vanessa takes a different path–she suggest collections for your little girl from brands that may not first come to mind. Take a peek for some adorable inspiration in dressing your kiddo this summer.

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Ahhhhhhh, little girls’ clothes. I was on the hunt for some fun girls’ clothing that is easy to wear, soft, fashionable and a maybe a little different from what you might usually shop for. Here are a few brands that met all my criteria. . . [Read more…] about Can’t Miss Styles for Your Little Girl