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From April 28th to May 28th check into Blues on Facebook every time you visit and on the third visit you get $10 off of a purchase of $50 or more! That extra $10 can get you so much more to complete your outfit!

The only way to get this awesome discount is by coming in! Get in here and get styled by one of our fabulous stylists! Not only do you get the discount for being a loyal customer you are also racking up some serious VIP points on all non sale items!

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Household Tips to Save Your Clothes and Money

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How many times have you found the perfect dress and its ruined by makeup stains or worse, grease? Well stop throwing away your fave pieces (and money) with these simple house hold tips!

Yellow Armpit Stains: Many chemicals from deoderants remain on clothing even after being washed, especially in cool water cycles. To remove the stains soak the garment in warm water and rub the stains with white vinegar. Wash in the hottest water allowed for the fabric. If you have a stubborn stain on your hands sprinkle that sucker with meat tenderizer and wash again.

Oil Stains: To get oil stains out of fabric there are a couple of different options. The first is to soak the stain in rubbing alcohol then wash. Another is to rub the stain with chalk, then wash. If you have a grease-fighting dish soap you can also treat the stain with that, let it soak for about 10 min then launder.

Keep Jeans from Fading: Soak the jeans in a mixture of about 4tbsp. of white vinegar and 5 quarts of water for about 30 min. Then wash inside out. You only have to do this once and definitely do it when they are brand new and have never been washed.

Makeup and Foundation Stains: Spray the stain with hairspray. Make sure to spray enough so that the hairspray penetrates the fabric on both sides. Another great way to kick the stains out is by rubbing with shampoo, soaking for about 15 min and then washing.

Lipstick Stains: Removing lipstick stains can be a breeze, just rub the spot with non-gel toothpaste and wash!

Air Dry Sweater Stretching: To avoid an awkward sweater due to stretching from being hang dried, use a clean old window screen to lay the sweater on top of.

So there you go, some quick at home remedies for some of our most common fashion emergencies. Do have any tips? We’d love to hear about them in the comments section!

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Blues and Shoes News: 7 Sanity Savers to Keep in Your Purse

Life is filled with tiny disasters- from leaving your keys in your car to having to wait at the DMV for an extra hour. We’re bringing you seven things to have in your purse at all times-just to be safe.

Spare car key and house key. Accidents happen all the time. Ask everyone you know that drives- locking your keys in your car just happens. But at least this way you can be prepared if it does. Chances are that even if you lock your keys in the car, you’ll still have your purse with you, so keep an extra set of car keys in there.

A Multipurpose tool!  Did you get a splinter from that bench? No one has a bottle opener at the labor day bbq? Need to cut off itchy tag from that new sweater? Multipurpose tools, such as Swiss Army knives, are a godsend when you least expect it.

Pen and paper.  It’s so simple, but most people never carry a pen and paper with them. But how often have you needed it to write down directions, jot out insurance info, take a message for your hubby, etc? Enough said.

Tissues and Cotton swabs.  When it comes to allergies, nose bleeds, crying kids, crying you, make up mix ups, or any other of the elven billion disasters that happen in a day, it’s always good to have something to fix it on hand.

Back up snacks.  There is always a reason to have a couple granola bars in your bag. Flat tire? Well, at least you won’t be hungry AND late. Hungry kids? Avoid that disaster with some goldfish.

Safety pins.  Buttons fall off, zippers break, seams come apart, hems fall down.  Having a spare safety pin in your purse can save you from a wardrobe malfunction when you need it the most!

Lighter or matches. You don’t have to be a smoker for this tip to be helpful. Think about it- how often have you had a loose string? Burn it off instead of pulling it to avoid it getting worse. People also need lighters or matches to light candles, open bottles, starting fires, and light a bbq. Anything can happen, and you never know when you’ll need to make fire.

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BLUES AND SHOES NEWS:Dressing Your Body Type

Feel beautiful in the body you have, instead of looking to change your body to feel beautiful! For the most part, women may gain or lose weight, but your general proportions and body shape stay the same. Even if you’re not your body’s biggest fan, you can learn how to create a look that fits you AND your body. When you dress to match your body type, you can learn to love your body plus you’ll feel confident and comfortable in your own skin!

Step 1: Know Your Shape!

Are you Top-Heavy? If your bust is the heaviest and most dominant feature on your body, you’re top heavy. This means you have large breasts with small hips or a small bottom in comparison.

Are you Hourglass Shaped? Do you have a large bust and hips/bottom with a small waist? Then you have an hourglass figure.

Are you Apple-Shaped? If you have a large bust and tummy with proportionately slender legs, than you are apple-shaped.

Are you Pear-Shaped?  This is when you have a slender bust with large hips or a large bottom.

Are you Petite? This is when you have a slim body with small breasts, hips, and/or bottom.

Step 2: Love Your Shape!

Even famous supermodels and actresses come in all shapes and sizes!

Top Heavy Hollywood Stars

                Queen Latifah

               

Without a doubt this bodacious beauty is a top heavy actress along with Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie!

                Hourglass Hollywood Stars

                Jessica Beil

Undoubtedly this bombshell babe is an hourglass type, along with Scarlett Johansson, Salma Hayek, and Kirsten Dunst.

                Apple-Shaped Hollywood Stars

                Jennifer Hudson

This buxom beauty is an apple shaped star, along with Rosie O’Donnell, Oprah, Lorraine Kelly, and Drew Barrymore.

                Pear –Shaped Hollywood Stars

                Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet along with Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Beyonce are all pear-shaped body types!

                Slender Hollywood Stars

                Cameron Diaz

This blonde babe is a slender frame along with Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Step 3: What Works Best and Worst for Your Body?

The Apple body shape

What to Wear:

Empire line and longer length tops will flatter your figure. Go for low-ish necklines to draw the eye upwards.

What You Should Avoid:

Short, boxy jackets and pleated or tiered skirts are not your friends. Cast them out now and feel forever better.

The Pear body shape

What to Wear:

Balance out your curvy bottom half with bold bright tops or tops with large collars, lapels or sleeves.

What You Should Avoid:

Tube, pencil and fishtail skirts, especially tight-fitting ones will only emphasize your hips and behind.

The Top-Heavy body shape

What to Wear:

Fuller skirts and wide leg trousers will balance out your bodyshape beautifully. Don’t be afraid of bright color on your bottom half.

What You Should Avoid:

Shoulder pads and tapering trousers are an absolute no-no! Also steer clear of puffy sleeves, epaulettes and halter tops.

The Hourglass body shape

What to Wear:

Wrap dresses, waist-cinching belts and flared or wide leg jeans will work wonders. Not necessarily all at once though.

What You Should Avoid:

Shapeless baggy sweaters will hide your wonderful waist. Unless you add that magic belt of course!

The Slender body shape

What to Wear:

A structured coat that cinches in with a belt will make you look curvier. If you have a small bust you can get away with tricky to wear high-necked tops.

What You Should Avoid:

Low rise jeans and trousers can make your torso look too long. Stay away from sheath dresses and stick to styles with more shape instead.

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Tattle Tale: What Would Your Clothes Say?

Everyone has heard the saying, “If only walls could talk.” Well, what if your clothes could talk? What would they say about you?

To a certain degree, your clothing already speaks for you. Your style usually broadcasts a basic stereotype of your personality. When you wear tank tops, jeans, and a pair of flip-flops every day, people assume you’re a pretty laid back person. When you parade around in Gucci pumps, pencil skirts, and a nice blouse, people assume you’re a classy business woman. What if your clothes not only told who you are, but where you’ve been and what you’ve done.
Would your favorite Marc Jacobs handbag tell of a crazy night out on the town? Would that old, thrashed pair of Converse speak of a summer of fun when you graduated high school? Tell us your stories and share a picture of the piece of clothing or accessory. We want to hear what your clothes would say! The best stories will be entered and voted upon for a chance to win $15 off a purchase of $50 or more.

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BLUES AND SHOES NEWS: Summer 2011 Shoe Styles!

This Summer’s shoes are not the least bit shy. The brighter, taller, funkier the better. The Spring runways were vibrant with shoes in all sorts of colors, designs and heights. We saw new hybrids like the platform wedge with its running shoe sole and the bootie turned sandal with modern cut-outs as well as a whole new shoe altogether; the flatform, flats with the added boost of a platform. Whatever your style and shoe preference, you’re sure to find a trendy Summer shoe!

Platforms are back in a major way this season. Natural materials like wood, raffia, cork and canvas are used to give these shoes texture and contrast against the color blocking trend. Dolce & Gabbana and Donna Karan showed animal prints and safari-themed platforms while Viktor & Rolf impressed with mile-high mint cut-out loafers. Wear this trend with just about anything, they compliment skirts, shorts and pants. With their 70′s attitude they’ll add funky flare to boho style or mix up a modern minimalist outfit.

Cut-outs, lace-ups and and wrap-arounds are making stiletto booties all the rage. Miu Miu, Christian Dior and Camilla Skovgaard paired the bootie with a sky-high stiletto heel in bright colors that are sure to stand out in a crowd. Show off tan legs in these fluorescent shoes worn with a mini or fun Summer dress. Combine them with different prints and patterns, as seen on the Prada runway to complete the Summer trend.

Quite possibly the most influential shoe for Spring and Summer is the platform wedge. They come in every color and style imaginable but the one thing they have in common is their towering height. Flattering for every stature and perfect for warm weather, these wedges are sure to compliment that Summer pedicure. Braided leather, crochet, and woven trellis are all hot trends for Summer. Wear the Jimmy Choo safari wedge with this season’s neutral palette, sport the Fendi color-block platform with flowy 70′s-inspired dresses and rock Prada’s bright running shoe-inspired wedge with an equally bright outfit in stripes.

The Summer shoe trend is all about pairing sharp contrasts- flats with platforms, neutrals with pops of neon, feminine details with tough hardware, a sharp stiletto with a covered boot. Whatever shoe you favor, wear it with confidence!

articlesource: http://www.looplane.com/fashion/womens-shoe-trends-for-summer-2011/

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BLUES AND SHOES NEWS: Chic Summer Wedding Outfits!

Going to a wedding this Summer? We’ve compiled a few outfits to make sure you’re chic and ready for any wedding this summer!

Outdoor Wedding

It’s summer. Which means in most placed in the United States, it is hot! If the wedding you are attending will be outdoors, stick to flowy dresses and airy fabrics. There is nothing worse than a tight silk dress that will show absolutely every sweat mark while you are getting down on the dance floor!

Choose a soft and pretty dress that will be easy to dance in and won’t weigh you down. Pair it with comfortable heels and fun accessories and you will be ready for a night out in the summer heat!

Church Wedding

Some churches require a dress code, but if you aren’t sure, try to keep your shoulders and chest covered. You could easily wear a cute cardigan for the ceremony then ditch it for the reception. Also, cover up those legs too! Anything you might wear to a Las Vegas club is off limits here.

Pair a floral dress with a bright cardigan for the ceremony. Cinch your waist with a chic skinny belt and dress it all up with a flashy hair accessory.

Formal Wedding

If the invitation includes some sort of dress code, stick to it. My mother always told me that it is better to be over dressed than under dressed. Plus, this is a great excuse to get all gussied up and parade around like a celebrity on the red carpet!

Have fun with a Grecian inspired draped dress in a bright color. Add dressy pumps and bangles for a modern formal look.

Cultural Wedding

If you were invited to the wedding of a friend who practices different religious customs than you, don’t be afraid to ask what is appropriate. You don’t want to show up wearing a killer red dress that is almost the exact same as the bride’s!

Whatever you decide to wear, weddings are meant to be a fun celebration of the bride and groom’s love for one another. As long as you don’t upstage the bride in some crazy get-up you will be fine! Stick to simple, comfortable and fun and you will be smart chic at every wedding on your agenda.

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BLUES AND SHOES NEWS: 4 Fashion Friendly Cover Up Ideas!

Summer is quickly approaching, and for me that means one thing — it’s bathing suit season!

After you’ve found a killer bathing suit, it’s easy to forget to create a fashionable beach cover-up outfit. With the outfits below, we hope to inspire all readers to get creative next time we head to the beach or pool.

This one-sleeved dress in this gorgeous blue color fits that role perfectly. A navy-blue, ruffled bathing suit matches nicely in both color and style. As you might have noticed, we love floppy sun hats for summer because they are both cute and functional. This one, with its oversized bow, is especially adorable and unique. A pink striped tote carries everything you need for a day lounging in the sun, while cat-eye sunglasses protect your eyes from the bright rays. Slip into some floral sandals to complete this feminine look.

For those of you who prefer a pair of denim cutoffs to a dress. This simple tee, with an image reminiscent of the iconic Beatles picture, sets the tone for the rest of outfit. Snakeskin was popular on the runways, so it makes sense to try out a snakeskin swimsuit. Simple studded gladiator sandals and an understated tote let the fun orange sunglasses act as a statement piece.

A dark-chambray button up shirt can be worn buttoned up as high or as low as you would like depending on how much of your tribal print bathing suit you want to show off. Wear the shirt tucked into a lace maxi skirt, and emphasize your waist with a classic brown braided belt. Simple gold sandals and tortoiseshell sunglasses add the finishing touches to this look.

 This outfit captures this essence of summer perfectly. A striped yellow romper is easy to slip on and off when running around at the beach. This playful printed suit once again evokes the same bright and warms colors we associate best with summer. A cute beach bag pointing to the pool continues the playful vibe of this outfit. Finally, simple flip flops get a pop of interest with this bright orange color.

What do you think?

What do you like to wear as a beach cover-up? Do you normally put effort into your beach cover-up outfits or do you just throw on something simple? Which outfit is your favorite? Are you inspired to try any of these ideas the next time you head to the beach or pool? Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!

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BLUES & SHOES NEWS: The Maxi Dress – A Summer Staple!

Maxi dresses are making a big comeback this summer, and it’s clear since even celebs seem to be loving this flowy, girly trend. Maxi dresses were a big hit two seasons ago, and now they’re making a comeback like never before.

Pippa Middleton looking fierce in a maxi dress.

So how do you wear a maxi dress and when is an appropriate time to pull one off? Take a cue from the stars who are seen wearing them mostly during the day.

Angie Harmon on the red carpet in a maxi dress.

Maxi dresses are the perfect summer staple since they’re light, flowy, and best of all long (so you can skip shaving your legs that day!).

I love these dresses because they’re so versatile. You can pair them with wedges, sandals, or flip-flops and they’ll still make a big statement. And since they’re so popular this season, you’ll have no problem finding one…or two.

When choosing a maxi dress, opt for a colorful, printed pattern as well as an empire waist style to cinch you in for a slimmer effect.

So whether you go for a plunging neckline maxi, a strapless one, or a super frilly ruffled maxi dress, the choice is all yours. Take a cue from these celebs and get inspired with your own style!

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BLUES AND SHOES TIPS: 7 Summer Wardrobe MUST HAVES!

Don’t know what to stock your closet with this summer? No worries, because this season is bringing a slew of new, and revisited trends that you’ll be sure to love. Everything from neutrals, to rompers, and everything in between so even if you don’t have the latest trends, you’ll be sure to find something in the back of your closet.

Neutrals

Neutrals have made a very strong statement on the runways this season and demanded that you not be afraid to wear them! Although neutrals can sometimes wash out a complexion, it’s important to choose the right kind of neutral for your skin color. Neutrals are also great for summer because they keep you cool and they’re super fun to accessorize. If you’re not a fan of neutral hued clothing in general, opt for a pair of neutral wedges or an over-sized leather bag.

Tropical Prints

There’s no better time to steal the tropical look than in this tropical, blistering heat! Tropical prints add a punch of color and, when paired with crisp white hues or neutrals, can look very sexy. Pick up a tropical print frock or full skirt and wear it with a white tank-top and an oversized belt.

Military-Inspired

Pick up a cropped jean jacket in beige that has little military-inspired details such as the buttons and zippers. Throw it over a dress or wear it with a long tee and skinny jeans. You can also get military-inspired tube dresses, shorts, and even skirts. Just make sure to accessorize and keep everything else nice and simple!

Sailor Stripes – Go Nautical!

Arrrgghh matey, do ya love sailor stripes? If so, it’s your sailing summer! Sailor stripes have never been so hot, and now you can get sailor striped pants, shoes, shirts, jackets, skirts, ANYTHING to channel your inner sailor girl.

Shirt Dresses

Shirt dresses are the perfect summer staple because they’re super comfy, easy to wear, and you can throw them over a bathing suit. What’s more is that a shirt dress can go from a lunch date to a night on the down. Just switch your flats for a pair of heels and you’re good to go!

Circle Skirts

Circle skirts are hot right now and that’s because they look super cute when paired with flats and a fitted tank top. Pick one up in a fun, bright color or a tropical print, and pair it with a white or neutral form-fitting tank top. To add a little height, throw on some wedges!

Rompers

Love em or hate em rompers have made a huge splash this summer and that’s because they’re virtually fuss free! Think about it…you have an outfit all made for you in one piece. All you need to do is throw on some accessories and wear it with flats, flip-flops, sandals, wedges, or heels!

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