Blonde Episodes

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Summer is for Sandals

I hope you're all having a great weekend! It's been so nice here in sunny Southern CA this weekend. It's sandals season for sure. There are so many cute styles out that I had to share. All styles are from Nordstrom of course. Take a look.

All photos courtesy of Nordstrom

Which are your favorite?

Monday, May 20, 2013

Street Style--Cannes 2013

It's been a while since I've done a street style post. To be honest, I haven't seen anything that I loved or found inspirational. Maybe it's the transition between seasons? The Cannes Film Festival recently showed a few summer-ready looks I love.

Images courtesy of Diego Zuko for Harper's Bazaar

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Let The Sun Shine In

Courtesy of Pinterest

I've mentioned bronzers, sandals, and tans the past few days. Now it's time for some fabulous sunnies. I'm on the constant lookout for some adorable sunnies to protect my eyes, while at the same time looking fabulous. Right now I'm dying over a Gucci pair.

It's rare to catch me without sunnies anytime it's not raining. I'm a bit obsessive about avoiding eye wrinkles, and what better way than with a gorgeous pair of shades? Whether you have a round, square, or even heart-shaped face, there are so many shapes and colors to choose from this year.

Courtesy of Pinterest

This year, the trends are showing that tortoise is the most popular color. Black and deep purple are coming in a close second. The most important thing when you choose a pair is to make sure you have enough coverage, to protect your eyes, and that the frames fit your face. If you're looking for a place to start, check out Optical Express for some great choices. Visit them here.

Photos of sunglasses courtesy of Optical Express

How Much Do Women Spend on Clothes?

How much do you spend on clothes?

People often joke about how much time women spend shopping and how long it takes them to choose an outfit in the morning, but research has revealed that the actual average amount spent on clothing and the amount of women who struggle to find an outfit may be more shocking than you might think.

The average woman spends almost £84k in her lifetime on clothes which includes

£13,989 ($21,502)

on shoes, £7,699 ($11,834) on dresses and £5,420 ($8,331) on bags. As well as already confirming what most men thought they already knew, the research also revealed that 60% of women reckon that they still struggle to find something to wear when it comes to going out with friends or getting ready for work, with 41% admitting to at least two outfit changes per day.

Although it may seem like these women are spending a lot on clothes, our spending habits as a whole appear to be changing with less money on average going towards food and eating out, and more going on clothes and shoes.

The average family still spends less than they did before the recession (£35 a week less to be precise, $53) and although they spend £6.40 ($9 a week less on food, the average weekly spend on items like clothes and shoes now sits at around £9.60 ($14) more than 2007. One possible suggestion for these figures is that shopping for things like clothes is often seen as somewhat of a ‘treat’.

As the UK is still feeling the effects of the recession, some people may be indulging in clothing and fashion as a way to try and forget about daily life and, with the increasing popularity of outlets like online clothes shopping at Very.co.uk for those treats, it’s never been easier to buy a pair of shoes or a new top on your lunch break..

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Bronze Babe

The time is upon us to be tan and fit. I love this time of year. The best way to get yourself summer ready? Get a great bronzer. I love to be tan, but have to admit, I don't tan my face. I'm paranoid about getting sun spots and irreversible damage to my face. So, I buy a great bronzer (my favorites are Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess and Physician's Formula Ultimate bronzer) to achieve that glow. How to apply it? Take a look: