Win a "French Tip Dip" Manicure Set on 'Join the Gossip'

Leeann of Join the Gossip is always so innovative and right on! She is currently having a contest where you can win a "French Tip Dip" manicure set. All you have to do is comment on her post. AND if you do a write-up on your own blog, you get counted for two entries. So that's what I'm doing!

A little background on Leeann: she is a CSUF journalism grad (we are both Titans!), is a former Beauty Chat and PlasticSurgery.com writer (I hired her about two years ago), a traveler (she is always going on some kind of vacation to clear her mind!), she recently got her own LA pad (around the corner from Kat Von D's tattoo shop), and pours her fashion and beauty heart out in Join the Gossip. Oh yes, and she would give an arm and a leg to spend an evening chatting with 311. She is their #1 fan.

Sooooo...you gotta enter! I love this chick. Plus, she shows you a YouTube video about the application steps. Cool, right?

Photo Credit: My past birthday photo!

The September Issue: Anna Wintour Film

I can't wait! I better finish the unauthorized bio of Anna Wintour, called "Front Row," before I see this. I wanna get the juice first. A fashion blogger, writer, and editor who strives for ultimate success in the magazine world, Anna Wintour is one of my biggest influences. Her signature bob, big shades, and being supposedly represented as "Miranda" in The Devil Wears Prada. She has the "It" factor. Wow.




Thanks Clutch 22 for sharing the video! I got the idea about posting this video from you, my fellow Manhattanite blogger.

Pair Your Booties Up With a Flavorful, Summer Dress!

As the Good Girl Gone Shopping contributor for Manhattanite Blog (Thanks Jeanette!), my first post was about one of my favorite styles to flaunt: My black BCBGirls booties and flavorful summer dresses. Why can't you pair up both, even in the hottest of the hottest weather? My previous post shows me wearing a yellow Forever 21 floral dress, black leggings, and my black booties to the Project Ethos fashion event at Vanguard in Los Angeles. Call it funky or call it a contradiction, but at the very least, you can call it fun!

So check out my newest Manhattanite article. I hope you find some inspiration regarding your own wardrobe. Remember, what you wear should be based on YOU. Take a trend and make it your own! That's the philosophy I would encourage everyone to live by.

P.S. Manhattanite Blog derives from the ShopManhattanite.com website, where you can shop 'til you drop at amazing sale prices!

Photo Credit: ShopManhattanite.com, a Single Mya Dress in Floral Print (which can be worn with booties, peep toe heels, flat sandals, or wedges!)

I hit the Red Carpet with ClosetMouse.com!

I recently attended an event in Los Angeles at Vanguard off Sunset with some of the ClosetMouse.com crew! It was wonderful! Project Ethos put on a fabulous fashion event that featured uprising LA-based designers. With great honor, as an Inland Empire personal shopper and wardrobe consultant, I was able to chat with the majority of them before the show and interview them afterwards.

So be sure to check out some of these interviews! Fashion designer Daisy Gonzalez, makeup artist Rachel Lisa, and AUSFAHR's co-founder denim designers Steve Hohenwarter and Lauren Seldomridge are featured pros on ClosetMouse.com. (Interviews with Julia Lovan and GOCI are coming up!)

In this photo: standing next to me is the amazingly talented Michael Godinez who created the concept of ClosetMouse.com, and has poured his blood, sweat, and tears into this venture. Then going from right to left, Jessica Lopes (e-commerce, instore shop mgr), Kamile Kruc (Project Mgr), Michael McVean (ex-editor), and Mayra Mundo (ex-PR networker). When you have a strong team, the work that is involved becomes as exciting as the events we have attended, and will continue to do so. I'm one fortunate managing editor!

...And when it comes to being fortunate, now you can score couture handbags on sale! Our e-store offers you plenty. Please contact me if you have any questions.Stay tuned with all that develops with ClosetMouse.com. It's gonna blow your mind!

Photo Credit: ClosetMouse.com's in-house photographer

"Top 10 Hollywood Abs" from RadarOnline.com

Radaronline.com is my new favorite website for celebrity info and (tasteful) gossip chatter! My latest inspiration for getting and staying fit for the summer is their recent "Top 10 Hollywood Abs" article.

The photos of Madonna, Jessica Biel, and Cameron Diaz are enough to make me throw away my pizza and get my butt on the treadmill. (kickboxing is not ALWAYS enough.) Should there ever be a "Top 10 Inland Empire Abs" -- I want to be featured!


Photo Credit: http://ww.radaronline.com

Please Stay Tuned My Fashion Friends...

Make it a fabulous day! Stay tuned for more exciting news, tips, and giveaways (and contest winners!)...I'm busier than ever these days. But I love you all, and I could never leave my 'Good Girl' followers hanging. Ciao!

Photo Credit: http://www.myspace.com

I Need a Personal Assistant/ Intern!

My life is exciting, because I am living my dream. At 7 years old, I filled an entire Hello Kitty journal with cursive writing about my friends and family...in one day! I knew that I would never put the pen down...

But my life is chaotic at the same time. Here are my weekly, career responsibilities:

(1) Committing 40 hours to being the editorial manager at Plastic Surgery Studios

(2) Striving to create an interactive, insightful blog for you, with this 'Good Girl Gone Shopping' site

(3)Making it to kickboxing 2-3 times per week in the evening (my stress reliever...so it really IS a career responsibility...I need to maintain a sense of sanity)

(4) Brainstorming, writing and/or editing fashion articles and blogs for: ClosetMouse.com, AgendaMag.com, ChicGalleria.com, and ShopManhattanite.com's new blog

(5) Social networking and communicating with fabulous bloggers

(6) Brainstorming ideas on how to promote my personal shopping, wardrobe consulting, and styling business

Now where, you are probably asking, does my family, friends, and a social life fit in? Well, I have to be very conscious of separating my time so that I can focus on these priorities as well. Honest truth: me being a workaholic is negatively affecting these areas.

That all said, I need a personal assistant to help me get organized. Keeping me on track regarding deadlines, e-mailing contacts, filing, writing themselves,...all of these things will not only will give that person quality experience - it will provide me with some sanity. I am based in Upland, CA and looking for someone to commit only about 8-10 hours a week, with one day in my office and another day telecommuting from their own home!

For more info, whether you are interested or you have a lead for me, please e-mail me at elana@talkingchic.com.

Help save the 'Good Girl'!

Photo Credit: http://personalassistantweb.com

The Bikini vs. The Tankini

Which one is sexier - the bikini or the tankini? Which one is more comfy? And, which one is appropriate for your body type?

Although the tankini is typically a tank top style top with regular bikini bottoms, I refer to Paris' Carl's Jr. signature swimsuit as the sexy tankini. Whatever the official name is...I mean look at it! It definitely ain't a full suit.

On Chic Galleria, I show you a hot OC Housewife who can actually pull off this look!

3-Day Weekend...

How do you commemorate Memorial Day weekend? Is it a barbeque-packed day or lounging poolside?

I wonder if your day off from work is a time where you think about those who fought for our country. Yes, it is a freebie day, but it is also a day to be thankful.

So workaholics: Let's unite and acknowledge the fact that we don't need to be plugged in every second of this 3-day weekend. I'm going to try. Are you in?

Photo Credit: http://www.couturesnob.com/

My Fight with Fat: One Girl's Insight to Her Weight Loss Challenge

Visit Fashion, Love, and Martinis to view the latest YouTube video of Amanda Allison. Her honesty, integrity, and bravery will amaze you.

Fashion is for all sizes, shapes, and personalities. Remember this as you shop and browse through your favorite magazines.

Amanda will definitely evoke an emotional response from you. I am listening to the video as I write, and I hope that you take the time to listen to her words. I don't know anyone else who is this candid about her weight loss struggle. I wish her only the best. (In fact, I am going to text her - my Northern Cali buddy - my support!)

Photo Credit: http://fashionloveandmartinis.blogspot.com