No Longer

My favorite Magazine has decided to close it's doors. Last issue is in March. I had a year left on my two year subscription. I hate this dang economy! I would have gotten this until the day I died if I could have. And honestly wasn't January's issue stunning? I could have looked at it for hours on end.

Let's Talk TV

I heard a rumor and I'm not happy about. I'm hoping maybe some of you who are still in Los Angeles know a little bit more about this. Is Ugly Betty getting canceled?Oh I will be so sad if it is.

Also Reaper has only been picked up for a half season more. The other half is dependant on the ratings.So all of you with one of those dang little boxes on your TV why don't you start watching good shows like these two. Instead of crappy ones like Wife Swap and The Big Bang Theory.

Oh It's Monday

So it's my post on designer denim. Denim is a huge part of any woman's life right? I mean I probably wear jeans 5-6 days a week. The number one reason to spend some extra money on a good pair of jeans is obvious. You get what you pay for. And trust me I should know. For example let's say you find this cute pair of jeans at Forever 21 for $14.50. I know for a fact that for $14.50 the quality of the denim is going to be low and the craftsmanship will be even lower. You will get 3-6 months wear out of these tops. That is with taking care of them really well. Forever 21 might fit these pants on a model once maybe twice at the most. All they are concerned with is getting it done and on the shelves as fast as possible and for as cheap as they can.

Now take a look at a similar pair of jeans by Hudson that I found on bluefly.com for $112. So before you freak out (some of you are perfectly comfortable with this price I know, but I also know a lot of you aren't!) I can honestly tell you that they are worth that amount. For that amount of money you are getting top quality materials and craftsmanship. This style of jeans was probably fit on a model no less than 5-6 times before going to the manufacturers. This ensures that you are getting the best fitting and the most comfortable pair of jeans possible. You will get years of wear out of these jeans.

So when someone says you get what you pay for I know from my previous job how true that is. Designers spend a lot of time choosing their fabrics, making patterns, designing pockets, fitting their garments, researching trends, and much much more.

Ok not everyone can afford designer cloths. Especially with the economy the way it is. So here are my tips for you. Go to Nordstrom's, Macy's, any department store and try on different brands, styles, and washes. Find what looks best on you. Then get online and find it on sale. Ebay is a good place to look too. You can usually find some great deals. As with any article of clothing you buy you will want to spend a little extra on classic pieces that will last a long time. For those here today gone tomorrow trends go to Forever 21, H&M, and other less expensive stores.

I know! Two posts in one day!

It's just these are both great posts. I Never Grew Up is having the best giveaway ever! They are giving away a Twin Bumbleride Stroller. So get over there and enter yourselves!

Free Makeup Anyone?

Have you heard? Some cosmetic companies are in a huge lawsuit and have to give away 175 million dollars worth of cosmetics. Go here to find out if you are eligible, what cosmetics are available, and what stores are participating.

PDA A OK!

So I hear there are people complaining about Pres. Obama and Michelle Obama's Public Displays of Affection. Seriously?!!?I find it refreshing to see our public figures showing the world how much they love each other. They treat each other like all couples should. President Obama your PDA is OK with me! Thank you for the example!

A Little About Me

So if you have ever read my profile you might be wondering what exactly does this girl do in the Fashion Industry? Well as it turns out nothing. I'm just having a hard time letting go of my last job. Right now I'm a stay at home Mom. Raising my wonderful daughter. Before she was born however I lived in Encino California. I worked for a Modeling Agency called Rage Models & Talent. I loved my job. It was a great place to work and I truly miss it. It's a full service modeling agency with a special niche. They corner the market in LA in what's called fit modeling (not to be confused with Fitness Modeling). A fit model is a model that goes out to the designers and acts as a live mannequin. Gone are the days that designers build their clothing on dress forms. Almost all designers make their garments with a fit model ensuring that you the consumer will get the best quality pieces possible. My job was to speak with the designers and determine which model would be the best possible fit for the job. Chances are if you've purchased jeans anytime over the past 15 years a Rage Model helped in creating them. It was a fascinating job and I learned a lot from working there.

So every now and then I will be posting some pearls of wisdom that I gleaned from my time in the fashion industry. I know I may not always look like the most stylish girl on the block. Primarily because it takes money to keep up. But I hope that some of you will be able to take something away from it. Next Monday I will be posting about Designer Denim. Why buy it?

I Can't Stop...

reading GOOP.Newsletters from the lovely Gwyneth Paltrow. I'm really enjoying the GET section. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. But then again I'm a fan.

Hola Jalapeno

I got this book for the munchkin today. I think I might like it more than her. I want to get the whole series now. Seriously fun/funny books for little ones!First book of Sushi and Yum Yum Dim Sum are next on my list.
World Snack Series By Amy Wilson Sanger

Speaking of Mexican Food. Here in San Antonio we have a restaurant called Taco Taco. It was voted the best Tacos in America by the Food Network and Bon Appetite! I'm going there in the tomorrow! Yay!

In 2009 I Will...

Run a Race.
Take More Pictures.
Float Down the River.
Go to this Grotto.
Use My Cookbooks.
Cut My Hair.
Do at Least 5 More Tutorials and Giveaways.
Play More, Watch TV less.
Go To Sandfest.
Drink More Water.
Attend a High School Football Game.
Paint My Nails More Often.
Go On A Trip.
Laugh More.
Argue Less.
Enjoy Life!

These are not resolutions. Just things I hope to do. If I get 5 of these things done I will feel accomplished!

Blocked

I've got a bad case of Blogger's Block. I'll be back sometime next week. Until then...I'll be taking a cue from Pico. Trying to get in some R&R after the holiday madness!