Ugh I can't wear shorts, I forgot to shave my legs

Don't you just hate those days?  Summer is upon us and shaving sucks! Lets be honest, it just plain sucks!!  Nine years ago prior to my wedding I have my first run in with a laser machine...I started easy, with the underarms.  It was life changing, I honestly haven't shaved under my arms since my 6th session.  AMAZING results, life changing... About a year ago, I had another run in with a laser machine when my husband Niko and I became part owners of Metro Laser in Exton, PA... is it my passion? That question I can't answer yet, BUT I believe in it and am beyond blessed to have such a quaint business with amazing employees and clients who we consider friends.  Interested in trying laser hair removal or want to see what its all about? Give us a call... we love to chat.  Well, I can't lie...I'm still a very hands on mom to Demi and Zoe, so I'm not there much but my heart is always there.  We're running a Groupon, who doesn't love a GROUPON?!!  Care to check it out, click the link...

                           

                                  http://www.groupon.com/deals/metro-laser-1-6

We're also running an insane special in a local publication, "Clipper magazine" ... $499 for a 6 session brazilian bikini laser...google prices for this service...this is INSANE!!!  Buy it now and use it in the fall... I will not paint a pretty picture, the brazilian hurts BUT imagine never having to shave again...bikini ready 365 days a year!!  Don't have the clipper? Just mention this note... tell them Patty sent you, you're sure to be taken care of.... Don't tell them Patty sent you and you still better be taken care of!!!

Our amazing Team...Angela, the girl who will hurt you a little...our amazing esthetician and laser technician, In the center is our Gracene, she runs the show a retired teacher so stuck bringing your little one to an appointment? Never fear, she will have art work for you after your treatment... She is the "Jane" of all trades and who will schedule and confirm and tell you everything you must have before leaving!! She's also who to talk to about the next photo... 

Oh and of course on the right, Me!

Host a laser party.... Find this NO WHERE else... invite your girlfriends and boyfriends and we create a special pricing menu for your party...why bother? OHHHH the best part, you the hostess scores your laser FREE!!!! We supply the wine and cheese... sure to be a fun night or day out!!! Call Gracene for details... 484-875-9800

This is my blog... its about fashion but really do I have to have rules? You know I love all things girly... I am beyond proud of my business and pretty quiet about it, so tonight I share with you a very special part of me!! I hope you enjoyed reading about it and seriously ditch the razor, call Metro laser! (that is sooooo catchy!!)

My babies love this place too.... 

Happy summer, make this your last summer to shave!!!!!!  

xo Patty

Full of useless information...

I just realized, I'm for sure that girl.  We all know one.  She just kinda knows really ridiculous stuff that really means nothing.  For example... my husband and I were talking the other night and he asked me a realtors commission on a property and I blurted out a number.  He gave me that look.  You know it, the look like, really? You made that up.  So what did I do? I pulled out the calculator and showed him that I was right.  I'm a numbers girl.  Ask me a percentage off anything and I have your number.  Not because I'm smart, just because I'm a shopper and I love a deal.  With that said I decided that I'm going to start sharing the knowledge.  Its late, almost 10pm but I will start with telling you that Bloomingdales Friends and Family day ends in 2 hours.  The code is FF14.  See a pair of $250 Tory Burch Sandals you love and can't pull the trigger? Well with this code and free shipping you just scored them for $200. See I told you I was quick!  I'm going to start blogging about these deals... never pay full price, its not fun and you don't have to do it.

Wooo Hoooo! Spring has sprung, finally!

I don't know if its just me, but this has been the longest winter ever. I'm literally counting down the days until spring break so I can be sure to have some sunshine in sunny ARUBA!  It won't be long until we have sunshine and warm weather on the east coast and today I am sharing with you my favorite Spring 2014 "trends"... I put trends in quotes because I'm a true believer that you should wear what you want and what makes you feel your best.  I love the "biker girl" look...it isn't alway on trend but I always put a little edge in my wardrobe.  Its my thing, and you too should have a thing...
My top favorite spring trend is the wide leg pant.  Again, something that is on trend this season but a staple in my closet... my most favorite jeans are called "love story" by J brand... they are a wide leg jean and a perfect addition to your closet.  I just got them in white as well... Right now Bloomingdales is running 25% off if you buy 2 pairs of jeans (just sayin') One thing I don't hesitate to spend money on is jeans.  I bought these years ago, machine wash, and hang dry and they are still in great shape.  They are that jean that can dress up a simple top, heels and a cute accessory.  I highly recommend for the wide leg "trend" pick these up...you won't regret it. And remember, you never have to pay full price... email me, I will find you a deal!

My next favorite is the jumpsuit... in my mind I am 5'10 but in reality I'm 5'2.  I love all things made for models but I am the furthest thing from one and guess what? I still wear them! I love jumpsuits, again these come in and out of "trend".  I wore one for my engagement picture almost 10 years ago and its still in my closet.  I say that like I'm such a sensible shopper, but actually I'm a cross between a hoarder and a hopeless romantic.  Can't part with the outfit that I was wearing when my honey dipped me in the middle of center city Philadelpha! 

here it is ....all together...awwwwwww :) 

Ok back to jumpsuits, I've bought 2 this season, both black (of course) ...I like to pair them with bold colorful jewelry or shoes and bag so I keep most of my clothing a bit more simple... My favorite one is by young fabulous and broke... this is one of my go to brands that is soooo comfy! I am yet to have his hemmed and its made for a 6'2 model I think! HA! 

and my last favorite spring trend is a makeup trend... again, a go to for me but huge on the runway for spring... the dewy skin.  I need to write a whole other post about what products I love to get that Kardashian Glow... which is formerly known as the J-Lo Glow!!  J LO gets full credit in my book, but we've talked about it.  I will leave you with one product that I can't live with out! 

MAC mineralize skin finish in soft and gentle...hands down my favorite way to get the glow!! 

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/782/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl

grab it here, you won't regret it! :) 

Happy spring...

Trust me on this one!!

Have you ever walked into a boutique or an unfamiliar store and saw a basic silk blouse and instantly fell in love until you nonchalantly peak at the price and see its upwards of $250!  For some reason, silk is a small fortune... I've fallen in love with a couple brands over the years, Equipment, Parker and Joie to name drop a few but I'll tell you what, I'm protesting the $200 silk blouse starting TODAY!   Why, you ask?!! Well, yesterday I took my 7 year old to the American Girl fashion show (locally, not in NYC) and had a specific look in mind... I wanted to wear a solid silk blouse half tucked into a skinny jean with high boots and a statement necks from Stella and Dot! Sounds easy, right?!!  Not so much... first I picked up a beautiful blue Joie blouse I bought from a local boutique last year for my Christmas pictures.  I only dry clean it and have probably worn it 4 times.  I put it on and there are at least 5 pulls and 3 or 4 little stains. I don't even know what to do with it, do I throw out a shirt that cost that much money? That makes me feel awful! Next I pick up a navy blue Parker number...SAME STORY!! I was beyond annoyed... My number 3 choice was another Joie in black... I see the seam is ripping... seriously? 

was this too much to ask for??!!!! 

 At that point I hit up old faithful... an ivory "portofino" blouse from Express... I have about 5 of these and priced at under $50 and made of silks step sister polyester, it has that feel and look but can be thrown in the washer and tossed if stained or pulled... Did I mention this blouse comes in 4000 colors and patterns?!!  I worked for Express for over a decade and it always drove me crazy how they brought out every color under the sun in the same shirt but in this case, I am thankful... I can pair this with ripped jeans, boots, silver spiky jewels and a leather jacket for a trendy biker chic look, tucked into a pencil skirt for the office, tucked into jeans with a jacket for that "safe" work week look or how I wore my ivory one yesterday with dark blue AG skinnies, my black boots and a blue and purple stone stella and dot statement piece... easy and comfy and I didn't have to worry about ruining it!!!! If you don't own one of these shirts, get on it!! I really do love them and am so happy I had it to throw on.  I put a cami under it yesterday but thats not necessary with all the colors. Click the link here... 

           http://www.express.com/clothing/Women/Portofino+Shop/cat/cat910002

With spring only days away, its time to spruce up the spring wardrobe...grab a Portofino or two and pair it with some amazing new Stella & Dot jewels.. I am loving the Aviva chandeliers and the sardinia bracelet in blue!!! 

http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/whats-new/new-arrivals/aviva-chandeliers-blue

Oscar fever!!!

Yesterday was the perfect day to be sick on the couch! I watched every last second of red carpet leading up to the big show and made it through almost the whole show!  If we're being honest, the only nominated movie I saw was Frozen (2x)...I'm a mommy the only movies I see are with my kids.  When I go out with my husband we like to talk, we never go to the movies, literally the last one we saw was probably 10 years ago.

I'm pretty sure every one who knows anything about movies or fashion was waiting to see what newcomer Lupita Nyong'o was wearing (do I need to even put her last name?!) I myself have fallen in love with Lupita over the course of this awards season... She glammed in gucci, looked lovely in Lauren but I think the Prada number she wore last night stole my heart... it was so her (it was made for her which didn't hurt!) and her heartfelt HONEST, kind appreciative words in her speech secured her spot as a household name for years!!!!  She is such a talent.. and now has the "Oscar award winning" in front of her name!!! If you live under a rock and haven't seen her dress last night here ya go...

Ok now that I got that out of the way, something has been majorly bothering me... I was a huge facebooker forever, stopped cold turkey about 6 months ago (only have business page now). I find myself with so much  more time on my hands and a new love of Instagram.  Seems much less "dramatic" for lack of a better word!  I will confess I follow some interesting people on Instagram.  Three of which are the Kardashians.  I don't faithfully watch the show, unless I'm sick on my couch like yesterday!  I feel like I got my fix for a while prior to the awards!  My point?  On Instagram they have MILLIONS of followers... its insane. I follow people I'm interested in seeing/reading about... doesn't that make sense? Isn't that what people do??? Apparently not... I was reading some of the comments that people write on their pictures and I was mortified... I get it "they ask for it" putting themselves in the public eye.  I see that side of it, but does that make it ok to insult someone publicly? Someones daughter, sister, mother, aunt, friend, wife?  I've had 41 solid years on this earth and have been on both the receiving and giving end of it and have learned my lesson.  A button clicked when I became a mother and I try to put my best foot forward daily... I'm human and of course there are people that I struggle with in life but to publicly call them fat, or ugly? (and those are some of the nicer things I read)

Its just not nice and where I come from, If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.... 

Be nice.... life is short.  Come back and see me soon! xo

all fired up...

I swear I get 15 emails daily about the "black and white" trend... news flash people, black and white IS not a trend...its timeless.  So don't believe the hype with all the emails from Neimans, Saks, Express, Shop Bop, just to name a few...you have this "trend" all over your closet... do you own jeans??!! YES.... do you own a black jacket??  YES... do you own a white tank or collared shirt? YES... well there you have it... the "black and white" trend.
                                      This look is a little trendy but cute nonetheless...

in love with all three of these looks! 

super timeless? Look no further... 

want to throw a perfectly polished statement necklace into the mix? 

For under $90 the "Allegra" will match everything in your closet... 

         http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/jewelry/necklaces/necklaces-all/allegra-necklace

Don't be pressured to buy into the "black and white" trend... everyone can perfect this by simply opening their closet and using a little imagination.... my favorite is to pop in a little color.  To do that without any thought throw the "Mae" into the mix! Red is the perfect pop and this beauty is under $50! 

        http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/jewelry/necklaces/necklaces-all/mae-necklace

        Hope this helps with a fun look...get to work because spring is in less than a month!! 

                                                           WOO! HOO!

Is it just me?

Is it just me or are turquoise and yellow about the cutest color combo ever?! Throw a little hot pink in there and I'm literally jumping up and down!! Pathetic I know but this combo is like hearing Will Smith's "Summertime" in April... You hear it and think OMG its that song that sets the season... you hear it on that first warm day and nostalgia sets in of all the wonderful summers in your past.  Colors, scents, styles, they all do it for me... I'm a visual girl so with that said...

tell me I'm wrong?!  

I'm going for this look this summer... I love it for the home, wardrobe, wedding colors, the skies the limit... I'll show you a few of my favs and of course a few of the pieces you too can have from the Stella and Dot spring line! 

how cute is this board... I mean it says it all. I'm redecorating my very heavy living room which is black and gold like the rest of my boring home! I'm popping bright yellow in...why? Because I can!! HA! 

These pillows would brighten up an indoor or outdoor space... 

ahhhh this bag... the classic... was sold out all last summer! I kept mine hidden as not to be weak and sell my sample... I'm a sucker for the customer!  Its back in stock and available on my website! 

http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/the-classic

http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/norah-chandeliers

the Norah chandeliers are PERFECTION... I love these and have worn them dozens of times since they arrived on my doorstep! Priced under $50...these are a great gift for a girlfriend or a treat to yourself... put them on with my very favorite mary margaret ring shown below... I wore this ring EVERY Single day last summer!!!  Love it... 

http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/mary-margaret-stone-ring

and last but not least the glue that holds it all together!! This palm springs scarf is amazing... its got the colors and makes the pink OK if you're not much of a risk taker. If you don't own this scarf, you are missing out.  I was in the grocery store the other day and saw someone wearing it, I pulled mine out and wore it the next day... its too cute to sit in my closet!  

http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/palm-springs-turquoise-ikat

Is there a color combo that pops into your head that you'd love to pair together but just aren't sure? Google the colors, you'll be so surprised what you will find.  Color is fun, don't be afraid to try fun combinations.  Its super easy especially if you have a closet full of black or neutrals... throw in a bright and get a whole new look!  Have a super fun weekend and CHEERS!!! TGIF!