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Hpnotiq had the privilege to catch up with fashion blogger extraordinaire Bess Byers, creator of bessbyers.com, at the Be Your Best You styling suite, the day before the Snowball gala, to chat about fashion trends, ugly sweaters and living louder.
How would you describe your style?
I would describe it as a mix of hippie-Boho meets edgy rocker, meets northwest. I like for it to be comfy, but sometimes you’ve got to dress it up and dress it down. It’s good to be versatile. Continue reading
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Hpnotiq caught up with Los Angles-based blogger Elizabeth Watson, creator of behindthecocktailring.blogspot.com, during the Be Your Best You styling suite to talk fashion inspiration, holiday fashion and Christian Loubitouns heels.
What’s your style inspiration?
I love classic pieces, but I feel like I also dress girlie and sometimes more edgy, so a cross between the two. I love statement pieces. I’m always looking for statement jewelry, statement shoes, statement lipstick. I love statements! Continue reading
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We recently caught up with LA fashion bloggers Emily and Terea, creators of the blog theSTYLEmap.com, at Be Your Best You’s styling suite to talk fashion, trends and the holidays.
What’s your style inspiration?
Emily: My style inspiration is definitely Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. I know that’s cliche, and everyone lists them as a style icon, but they’re definitely my biggest inspiration when I’m getting dressed.
Teresa: I would say my biggest inspiration is street style, and other bloggers’ style. If I see something cute, I’ll try and emulate it and see what I have in my own wardrobe that I could put together that looks cool like it too. Continue reading
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Dozens of fashion bloggers and influencers in the Los Angeles-area gathered for the 2nd annual TwoPointOhLA Snowball, hosted by Kelsi Smith, this weekend in LA. But before everyone donned their best evening wear to the greatly anticipated event, hours of pampering ensued!
Lucky attendees headed to Be Your Best You studios to be treated with manicures and pedicures, tanning by The Chocolate Sun, hair styling by EDIA, shoes by Sole Society, photos by Pose and drinks by yours truly. Continue reading
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With Christmas less than two weeks away, your email is probably overflowing with holiday party invites. While you might have a few ideas of what to wear to your friend’s holiday party — like that super short body-con glitter dress you’ve been dying to wear — you’re a bit stumped as to how to address your office’s holiday party look. There’s no time to go home to change and lugging another bag with an extra wardrobe is just out of the question, so what do you wear? Simple solution: Keep it simple with basics and add a few festive touches.
Here are three looks to take you from office daytime drab, to holiday party nighttime fab! Continue reading
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1.) To meet a handsome stranger under the mistletoe…preferably not at the office work party.
2.) A close group of girlfriends whom you can rely on for late night phone calls, brunch dates, shopping excursions on a budget, and to remind you that you are a beautiful woman, worthy of true love. Continue reading
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You know that euphoric feeling you get when you step into a pair of jeans that make you feel like a million bucks? Well, according to Jessica Matlock, there’s a science behind that feeling associated with great fashion.
Matlock, a fashion lover, realized that when you put on a great outfit and look your best, you begin to feel your best as well. That’s why she created Be your Best you Studios (ByBy) where she combines fashion and psychology to help clients look and feel great. Continue reading
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These starlets rank high on the sexy-meter, and this instance is no different. Vanessa Hudgens opted to keep it plain in simple with a black version of this A-line dress, while Julianne Hough kicked it up a notch with fucsia. While both these girls looked lovely, but who werq’d it best?
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Meet Valerie Vargas, creator of the blog Modish Means.
What are some of your favorite looks this season; this season’s must haves?
Seventies inspired looks, faux fur, leather, wide-leg trousers, silk blouses and loafer heels.
What is the perfect Girls Night Out outfit?
Anything that makes you feel comfortable and confident! Continue reading
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Shopping for the guy in your life can be tough, but when the guy in your life is new, barely two months, coming up with gift ideas can be even more challenging. You don’t want to appear as if you’re buying your way into his heart by spending too much, nor do you want him to think that he doesn’t matter at all with just a measly key chain. After all, you actually do like him and want to see where things lead. So, what kind of gift do you buy a guy of two months? I say go practical, funny and under $30. Here are five simple and cool gift ideas for that guy who isn’t quite your boyfriend, yet. Continue reading
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Hpnotip: Scratch the bottom of new heels to avoid slipping on the dance floor!
Fashion alert! Floral print is totally rockin' this spring. How will you wear it?
Why match your shoes to your bag when you can match you bag to your drink ;)
