Shannon’s Fashion Picks

Choosing a Flattering Swimsuit

Swimsuit Season
Breathe. It’s okay. Breathe. Swimsuit season shouldn’t send ya’ into a hyperventilating tizzy. I know it’s not fun to try on swimwear under florescent lights, in a 3×3 box of a fitting room, with a five-foot-seven, one hundred and ten pound, supermodel like salesgirl asking if “everything is alright” over... Read more »

Fashion Trends

Top Fashion Trends for Spring and Summer Sandals and Shoes

Hi, my name is Shannon and I’m a shoe-aholic. Sandals, oxfords, pumps, flip flops, wedges, booties, shooties and more, I just can’t stop. I like to think of it as my own personal plight of stimulating the economy (strangely, my husband does not agree with my... Read more »

Personalized Jewelry

Personalized Jewelry
Welcome to April. This month we are tackling the ever important task of: personalized jewelry. And truth be told, we are tackling personalized jewelry because, it is personally, my favorite.
Personalized Jewelry Packs a Punch
Personalized jewelry packs a punch. It hits the sentimental cord in us all, gives the giver a slam dunk, sure fire... Read more »

Basic Skincare Tips

Spring Cleaning – Basic Skincare 101
Ahh Spring, time to ship shape with cleansing abound. And we aren’t talking about sweeping, dusting and purging your home, we are talkin’ about exfoliating, tightening and brightening.
Spring means color and new beginnings, so let’s get our groove on ladies and jump into Spring skincare 101.
Cleansing

First things first, cleansing.
Not only... Read more »

How to Clean Out Your Closet

Wardrobe D Day: 5 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet

No need to wait for Spring Cleaning, January tis the Season for Cleanin’!
Best start to a new year: a clean closet. Here at Busy Bee we’ll have your
closet ship shape for the low low cost of free if you follow these simple
nonnegotiable rules:
If You Haven’t Worn... Read more »

Dressing for the Holidays

December To Do
They’re here, the holidays. If our daily To Do List isn’t full enough, the holidays just sent the To Do List into a tizzy.
First things first.
What are you going to wear?!?! Remember our motto: less is more. Less prints, patterns, accessories, even makeup. And, if you are a dedicated reader of... Read more »

Knit One, Pearl Two for November

Okay class, lesson of the month: know your knits. And we aren’t talking about knit-wits Perez and Paris, but those cozy and warm, wintertime staples.
Knits!
I love knits. Granted I live in a mono-smog-season-climate, but I love knits nonetheless. For the most part they are fashion fool proof. Note the ‘for the most part’ I put... Read more »

Ghoulish Glam

Macabre is the new black in the world of fashion. Be it a result of the Twilight phenomenon or the ever reoccurring Goth trend, dark hues are hovering this season so grab your garlic necklaces and stakes.
Black, Charcoal, Plum and White!
Colors to be drawn to include: black, charcoal, plum and white. Yes white, think Tom... Read more »

Menswear Mania

We’re hoping when you read this your kids are back in school, routines have been reestablished, and life is back to normal (say it with me, “Me Time!”).
Summer is over and Autumn is upon us. With that said, let’s jump into September 101.
From Pinstripes to Button Downs
Fashion is giving back this season with a minimalist... Read more »

Fall Fashion Trends 2009

Fall Fashion Fabulosity
Summer is coming to a close and though I am beyond excited for the rug rats to be back in school and someone else’s responsibility 6 hours a day, I am equally excited for my back to Fall shopping! So let’s start thinking less sandals & swimwear and more leather & lace (cue... Read more »