Guest Blog; Simpli Baye

Right about now I'm gearing up for the big event - my brother's wedding!  There will be preparations, rehearsal dinner & I heard rumors of a bonfire the night before! Gee... I guess I need to pack a cute bonfire outfit!
I'm super excited about today's guest blogger, the most adorable Baye! Baye isn't a blogger but a fabulous tweeter, a cupcake queen & like a said... ADORABLE! I'll let you see for yourself, but trust me when I tell you this won't be the last you see of her...... *something up our sleeves*

Sympli is Simply the Best


For all the women that have squeezed yourselves into slimming undergarments in order for you new dress to look perfect, been afraid to eat another bite at Christmas dinner in fear of the button on your pants popping off, or been totally stuck while packing for you dream vacation due to the hassle of ironing adorable dresses. Well ladies, be "outfit conscious" no more!

Canadian made "Sympli" is an amazing line of clothing suited to everyone. Sympli is a heavy jersey material available from sizes 2-18 (the plus size collection is debuting this fall!) in 36 different colors! Talk about versatile!

The jersey is amazing, especially for travel as it is wrinkle resistant and no fuss - its easy care fabrics can go in your washer and hang to dry - ball it up in your suitcase and go! With most pieces fitting generously you feel beyond confident and beautiful in it. Another benefit of the heavy jersey? It truly does NOT cling! With Sympli I can wear the same outfit as my friend in a size 2 and look just as good ... maybe better! Meanwhile, you feel like you're wearing your pajamas - perfect!

Me at the Pgal's Closet Sympli Trunk show in April '11. I am wearing the Pallazzo Pant and Kimono in Black with my own denim jacket and infinity jewellery scarf from Pgal's Closet.

Sympli is all hand made in Vancouver by women for women. Working mom's are their number one resource and are dedicated to promote positive self-image encouraging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to wear clothes with confidence and as a compliment to their personality, mood and to forget the myth that they would be happier with a "perfect body" The White House Design Company proudly supports the Looking Glass Foundation, a non-profit organization based in BC run by a group of passionate mothers who are making a difference by trying to bring happiness and positive futures to troubled youth struggling with eating disorders. (For more information check out the Looking Glass Foundation at www.lookingglassbc.com)

Sandra Miller of Sandra Miller Floral Design at the Trunk show wearing the Sympli Chakra Tunic, Urban Cardigan and Diva legging all in black - jewellery is from Pgal's Closet.

Me at the trunk show wearing Sympli's Deep Pocket Tunic in black.

Sandra Miller again looking stunning in the Rhythm tunic, Rhythm coat and cigarette pant in Currant.

Pgal's Closet is owned by - my fabulous, if I do say so myself, mother - Patricia Gallagher and is located in Rothesay, New Brunswick; attached to it's sister home decor store, Country Treasures. All Sympli pieces can be ordered from there and takes about 8 weeks to arrive by special order; the in-store collection, however, is always great!

Sympli is available at:

Pgal's Closet/Country Treasures
116 Hampton Road
Rothesay, NB

506-849-PGAL

As well as at the beautiful & seasonal;;
Pgal's Closet featuring Boutique Zekara
172 Water Street
St. Andrews by the Sea, NB

506-529-PGAL

You can check out more Sympli looks at: www.symplithebest.com & www.pgalscloset.com

Guest Blog: An Inexpensive Update by Melissa

Hi again folks... still on vacation but have another fantastic & fabulous blogger to share with you! Today my friend, dancer, blogger & teacher is Melissa from Sigh...Gush...Gasp (one day I totally have to ask how she chose the blog name cuz I love it!). Check out her post & then swing over to her blog to see her fabulous fashion posts & OOTD's!
Thanks for filling in for me Melissa! Oh.. & if you order the teal bracelet - can I borrow it??


Hi everyone, I’m Melissa from Sigh…Gush…Gasp. I am so honoured to be guest posting for Emma while she is away on vacation. Hope you have a great trip Emma!

Each season there are always so many things that I want to add to my closet. Fall is no exception. However, sometimes we can’t always afford all the things we want. The great thing is a lot of the time summer clothes can be extended into fall by adding a cardigan, tights and booties to an outfit. However, for me, one of the most inexpensive ways to update my wardrobe and to add something new, is with accessories.

Inexpensive update by melissacurler featuring metal jewelry

Chain jewelry
$35 - modcloth.com

Metal jewelry
$15 - modcloth.com

Metal jewelry
$12 - modcloth.com

Earrings and necklaces are great updates for a wardrobe anytime of the year. However, if you can tailor it to the season it is even better. The earrings and necklace pictured above are a couple of my favorites, but could be worn in any season. The ring could be worn in any season as well, however the burgundy colour of the flowers is perfect for this fall, as it is one of the in colours. Also for fall, you could add some animal print accessories like these bracelets available at Nordstroms

Click here for link

I am in love with the teal and animal print bracelet. This may be the next addition to my wardrobe for this season. What is your must have accessory for the fall?

Guest Post: Hello Heather!

So glad to have Heather of Gully Beads & a great friend, be my first guest blogger while I am off in Ontario (hopefully soaking up sun & drinking mojitos..).  Heather makes fabulous jewelry & is also a graphic designer - you can find her on twitter, facebook & her very own website with blog included!


First let me tell you it's great to be guest blogging today on Full of Fabulous, and what's more fabulous this season than nails?!


I have a huge nail polish collection it may even rival my shoe collection and this year nails are HOT and it seems anything goes. Everyone seems to have a different take on what the hottest colors this season will be. Neutrals are high on the list but judging by some of the color pallets from OPI I think it's safe to say anything goes.
My favorites of the season is Nice Stems by OPI.

OPI Colours Left to Right: Black Shatter, Come to Poppy, Play the peonies, I lily love you, Be a dahlia won't you and Silver shatter

Pictured here is 'Play the peonies', with a top coat of 'I Lily love you'!

Today I want to share with you two growing trends that have been out all summer but show no sign of slowing down in popularity.

1. Sally Hansen nail pens, used to draw on your own designs on top off your favorite colour.

2. Shatter by OPI, it creates a crackel effect on top of your favorite colour polish.

Both trends are available in multiply colors. I'm going to test the black Sally Hansen nail pen and the Shatter by OPI in Black and Silver.


I'm sure like me, many of you like the idea of drawing on your nails but your saying can it really be that easy. The answer I'm afraid is, NO! I liked to think I could accomplish this adventure into the art of a nail pen but alas I don't have the patience for it. Overall I didn't like the finished product (as I'm sure you'll agree by the photo below).
It is really hard to draw on your nail and the pen is not as fluid as polish on a brush.

Nail Colours from top to botton: Mauving to Manitoba, Yodel Me On My Cell, Didgeridoo Your Nails and Come to Poppy

(I just can't get enough of the 2 cute names)

The second trend is was Shatter by OPI, I first purchased the black and I fell in love, which led to the purchase of the silver. *note from Em ~ it was Heather that got me hooked on Shatter too!
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 and you'll love the results - no special skill required! You use your favorite polish for a base coat let dry completely (10min) then apply a top coat of shatter, application is easy with OPI's new wide brush. Apply in one swipeas it doesn't allow for multiply coats then watch it shatter.

Simple and beautiful. Another added bonus is when your polish has started to chip but you don't have time to do a polish swap, hit it with shatter and it will look revived.

Overall I think the Nail pen at $8.99 is for people who have a lot of time on their hands (insert corny pun here) and want to perfect the art of the nail pen but if you want more bang for your
buck, I totally recommend the Shatter by OPI $9-$11 per bottle for a no muss no fuss awesome finished look.

Stay Fabulous,

Heather

Guest Post on Lips Hips & FATshion Tips

Hello friends!
Instead of telling you about my weekend or lack of shopping lately I would love for you to cruise on over to the Lips Hips & FATshion Tips blog by Stiletto Siren. I am guest blogging today while she is on vacation in California!



You can check out the whole post here  & all of her other inspirational posts & fantastic outfits.

Enjoy the vacation Stiletto & stay fabulous!

xo