HTC OneX+ GIVEAWAY!

It's that time again. Fashion Week has begun. This week...Paris.

So as editors, bloggers and style junkies ooh and ahh around the globe and capture the runway trends with their fave tech gadgets, I thought it was the perfect time to partner with HTC and giveaway the new HTC OneX+ smartphone to one lucky winner!  Now you can capture your own fashion inspiration.

On Trend: Fur Hats

Apparently I was on trend, before there was even a trend of tall, Marge Simpson-like fur hats and didn't even know it. I thought it was appropriate to at least acknowledge that us Stylists and Bloggers are not always the most fashionable.  No, our jobs aren't always beautiful and glamorous as some may think.  We are real, everyday women who enjoy hitting a theme park (without any makeup), indulging in cotton candy, while pretending we're 10 years old again.  Oh yeah, we also like to play dress up.

Laughter is what keeps me sane.  It's what keeps me going through these busy work periods. It cures all ailments, it's the cheapest form therapy around. Laughter is truly the key to my happiness. I hope I was able to send a chuckle or two out into the universe through my everyday silliness. Happy Monday!

{image: portraits of elegance}

ASOS Collection: Bold, Budget-Friendly Baubles

I always find it funny when everyone I know (including myself), are playing catch up in their bank account.  It's like these tiny little elves just jumped in our purse last month and stole all our money! But fear not, my fellow friends... budget-friendly earrings that will knock your socks off!

It's no secret that I have a weakness for brightly colored, fancy-schmancy things. In fact, my heart palpitated just a little when I saw the jeweled disc earrings (top center). ASOS has their own collection and if you haven't paid attention in the past, now is the time to do so.  Bold beauties all under $45!

Today's message:  Be good to your lobes and decorate them.

{bird doorknocker $43.98, jewel perspex disc $35.18, brooch spike $26.39, rhinestone spike doorknocker $43.98, jewel bauble $31.66, summer doorknocker $31.66}

2013.

It's here, it's already the middle of January and I'm still playing catch up. My posts will be few and far between for January while I sort things out. This year has already started shaping up to be an ah-mazing one with projects, new opportunities and growth. So much in store for 2013!

p.s.
As you may have seen on twitter, I'm looking for a new intern to join the Stylist Diva team and assist with styling projects. If you know of any great gals in LA, send them my way!

{image via pinterest}