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Just when you think you've seen it all, something comes along to make you realize there is a surplus of creative and innovative people with fabulous ideas. The latest fabulous idea? TheStylisted . Founded by friends Julia Carmona (inset) and Lauren Katzberg, TheStylisted is a resourceful new website that caters to hair and makeup stylists and people who need to conveniently book their services. It officially launched in June of 2013 and I recently asked Julia more about this startup.  Julia Carmona LL: Where did the idea for TheStylisted come from? JC: TheStylisted came from a personal pain point. Lauren and I had a number of formal events and often wanted the help of skilled experts to go beyond our normal beauty routine. (Nowadays, every photo ends up online, right?) But we were frustrated with the available options. We had two main issues: 1. Timing : Constrained by a narrow window of time before the event, we were constantly running to and from the salon, or...

Happy Friday fashionistas! Here are some awesome new products and deals to check out today and over the weekend. First are these totally cute bangles from Betsey Johnson , that each have a fun word (like "rock," "love," "sweet") carved out, along with a small pop of color in the jewels. Check out the entire collection here . If you're planning to do some shoe shopping this weekend, check out  this deal from Steve Madden - get 25% off your purchase when you use the Friends & Family promo code BESTIES now through Sunda y . On top of that, you score free shipping! Brahmin is introducing their Imperial line of handbags, which have really fun and feminine prints. Go to Brahmin.com to take a peek! This season is all about leather, and mark. has some fabulous new pieces to check out. Get your leather fix with these two amazing products, available at meetmark.com . Don't Mess With This Dress, $48 All Good Points Jacke...

She won the 2005 American Idol crown after impressing Americans with her contemporary style of country singing. Now Carrie Underwood is making waves in the fashion world. Her style is often casual and down to earth but you can sometimes find her dazzled up, even when she's not hosting an awards show or putting on a show of her own. In this look, Carrie sports casual skinny jeans with a pop of fun in the layered shirt and toning it down with some high heeled sandals. She tops off the look with a casual wristlet and some small, sparkly stud earrings. So how can you get this look without breaking the bank? Try these comparable pieces to create a complete look, all for just $120! *Dorothy Perkins high waist jeans, $39 *Chiffon blouse from H&M, $24 *Dorothy Perkins peep toe sandals, $35 *Blue Mossimo wristlet from Target, $17 *Charlotte Russe rhinestone stud earrings, $5

I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Candice Cabe, founder of the convertible fashion company, Day2Night. The focus of the brand is on convertible fashion products- which all started with the Convertible Heels . One shoe with five different heel heights, the Convertible Heels make traveling easier for women on the go! Transform your look from "day2night" by adjusting the snap-in heels to various heights. It's like getting five pairs of shoes in one box! Watch the video clip below to see how the heels convert. Cabe also created the Versafinity Scarf , which converts into three different products. Below I am wearing it as a scarf, a neck cowl and a shawl. One piece that easily transforms to change your look in seconds! And it is super soft and cozy! Available in black, tan and white.   One of my favorite Day2Night products is the Convertible Ring that changes into a hair elastic. Stylish but practical, with several cute designs...

Have you ever been shopping, fallen in love with a product and had to walk away disappointed because you couldn't afford it? Well, now you can use your powers of negotiation to get amazing designer fashion products online! An innovative new fashion company, Nyopoly , offers shoppers the chance to negotiate prices on hot shoes, handbags, jewelry and more from top designers. Nyopoly (negotiate-your-own-price-oly) is a members-only shopping experience where every price is personal. Check out the video below for a sneak peek.   " Nyopoly is like walking in to a store, grabbing an item off the shelf, and determining your purchase price with the cashier. It's not an auction, and you're not competing against anyone. Nyopoly (negotiate-your-own-price-oly) is a members-only shopping experience where every price is personal. With Nyopoly , you negotiate your price on current...

Now that Summer is over and Fall is upon us, it's time to try and make one last use of our favorite Summer pieces. You can still wear may of them well into Fall by changing the items and accessories that you pair them with. Below, I used a red sleeveless top for both a Summer look and a Fall look. I changed the bottoms, shoes and accessories to show how you can easily transition from a Summer look to a Fall look by using the same top. For the Summer look, I paired the red shirt with a cute blue polka dot skirt and some red sandals. I kept the jewelry relatively simple and threw in some sunglasses to really capture the Summer feeling. For the Fall look, I updated to a pair of jeans, low cut boots, a cardigan, scarf and some heavier jewelry. You want to add pieces that you can easily remove if needed, and you don't want anything too heavy. Jeans are light, cardigans are removable and low cut boots don't make you too hot in the Fall. The scarf is a nice touch in the evenin...

Today's FASHtastic Finds include awesome hair and makeup tutorials! Check them out below, along with two other great deals to take advantage of. First is this totally amazing smoky eye tutorial from www.oncewed.com . See the step by step instructions below, along with the products used to create this look. Love the combination of smoky eyes and natural lips!     Photography:  Bryce Covey  | Makeup:  Amy Clarke  | Hair:  Heidi Marie Garrett 1. Prep the whole eyelid and under eye with either a concealer or eyeshadow primer. I used MAC Paint in Bare Canvas. 2. + 3. + 4. +5. Apply a black pencil liner all around your eye, close to your lash line, making the liner thicker on the outer parts of your lid, and in your waterline. 6. Using a mini dome eyeshadow brush, smudge the liner all around the eye until it appears smooth. 7. Apply a matte bone colored eyeshadow to the brow bone. 8. Next, apply a warm, medium brown eyeshadow to y...

I always love discovering cool new brands that offer fashionable clothing at reasonable prices. Recently I found a fun company called Choies that offers really unique products that don't break the bank. They are priced a bit on the higher end with some items but you can tell that the pieces are high quality and they are fun and modern. Here are some of my favorite Choies products. The first two are items that I would pair together. The Blu e Tie-Dyed Denim Vest Dress ($30) and the Yellow Yarn Leggings ($25.17) make a nice couple. The denim mixed with the bright yellow creates a fun neutral with a pop of color! Total outfit cost is less than $60! Next I found the Academic Dots Contrast T-shirt ($32.99) , which has the fun combination of blue and orange, along with solid sleeves and polka dots. Great for wearing with jeans on a chilly day! The Navy Blue Cut Out Dress ($68.99) is a basic piece that can be worn in warm or cool climates. Pair with a bright pai...

Leaves are changing color, people are adding blankets to their beds and women are rearranging their closets. Yes, it's Autumn. Time to break out the pants, cardigans and boots. And, of course, to highlight what it means to be an Autumn woman. Hair color for Autumn ladies can range from bright copper red to deep chestnut brown. These tones include golden brown or dark warm brown, and rich golden red. Brunettes with a gold or metallic red cast have Autumn coloring. Autumn's skin has golden undertones that appear more orange than blue. Skin tone can be ivory, peach, golden beige, coppery, bronze, caramel or golden brown. Many Native Americans, Latinas, Asians and women of African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent are Autumns. Eye colors for Autumns vary and include dark brown, golden brown, green, amber or a brownish greenish color. There will be a golden warmth in the iris. Most Autumns have a brown, warm hazel with golden brown or green gold. If you are an Autumn...

I recently discovered the trendy clothing company, ModMint . They offer clothing and accessories for women in the 18-30ish age bracket. They have fun and stylish items that are affordable for the everyday woman. I have found a few of my favorite ModMint pieces and I am sharing them here. These are great pieces for summer and/or fall and you can pair them with different accessories and items to change up the look!   The Waterlily Fit and Flair Dress ($41.98) is a great piece to wear through the rest of the summer. Pair with a cute pair of sandals for a casual daytime look, or some chunky heels for a night out. The Gingham Print Pants ($41.98) are fun and funky! You could go to a summer concert by adding a trendy tank top and some pumps/heels, or pair with a sweater and some chunky boots for the fall. Add a pop of color by wearing a bright solid like pink, red or blue. Finally, I think the Four of Hearts Sweater ($46.98) is really cute! It is 100% Acryli...