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Did you have a nice week, fashionistas?  To make your week even better, here are some FASHtastic Finds to check out. Nashville based clothing company BeeAttitudes is having a winter sale with savings of 30%-50% off . You also get a free magnet when you sign up for their e-newsletter, and this month, 10% of all sales will go to benefit Thistle Farms, in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Check out the "bee-utiful" selection of their positive clothing by visiting their website here . One of my favorite new makeup companies, e.l.f. , just released two new colors of their Essential Lip Balm Tint. Available at Target stores, you can also shop online by visiting this link . Score FREE shipping on orders of $25 with code SHIP25 . For you fitness fashionistas, yoga apparel company Cozy Orange is having a semi-annual sale. They even have a selection of maternity yoga apparel. Check out their eco-friendly collection by checking out their website .

I'm not usually a fan of winter. I hate the cold, and the winter weather drivers and having to layer my clothes. But this winter, I'm excited that vibrant colors are part of the winter palette. And to celebrate, I chose to sport a bright magenta sweater with some simple gray leggings. As a pregnant fashion blogger, comfort is of utmost importance to me these days. So, do you like my cozy, magenta mama look? I threw a light purple scarf on over my sweater, just to add some warmth and color to the outfit.   I decided to go with some black mid-calf boots, since they are winter appropriate and balance out the brights with a darker neutral. They help the colors to really pop.   I chose silver leaf earrings from Majestical Jewelry to add a hint of fun but still keep the look simple. I decided not to add any more jewelry so the focus could stay on the bright colors. Are you digging the brighter hues for winter?

Happy Monday, fashionistas! I hope your year is off to a great start. To make it even better, check out today's FASHtastic Finds! There are just a few, but they are worth checking out. Fashion blogger Sydne Summer is hosting a giveaway on her blog, Sydne Style , where you can win two pairs of Steve Madden pumps (one in nude and one in leopard print)! Check out the details and enter here .      all photos, sydnestyle.com Delia's is having a going out of business sale, both in store and online. You can score up to 70% off on select items. Visit the Delia's Facebook page for more information. The Beauty Department has a great tutorial on creating a "white cat eye" look. Visit their website for step-by-step instructions. photo, thebeautydepartment.com Finally,  Lauren Conrad is also hosting a giveaway, where you can win $100 to shop her January collection from Kohl's. Get all the details and enter by going to this ...

New Year's Eve is one of the most important nights for fashionistas. It is one of the few times a year we can get away with being over the top with the sparkles, glitter and shine. And this year, one of my favorite themes in fashion has been hearts. The shape continues to grow in popularity, and when it comes to jewelry, hearts add the perfect element of love to an ensemble. Here I have created three different New Year's Eve outfits, each with a different heart shaped ring from Invaluable , the world's largest online auction marketplace. Isn't it amazing how one little piece of jewelry can tie a whole look together? Queen of Hearts This look is all about the hearts. A fun winter ruffle dress with hearts, paired with some sassy heeled boots and a simple black clutch go great together, and the diamond heart ring adds a final touch of love to the look. Ring in the new year with this lovable ensemble. Casual Cashmere Even though most New Year'...

Happy Monday, fashionistas!  I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. I had a lovely time reflecting on my many blessings, and stuffing my face with lots of delicious food. Since the weather here was brisk, I decided to wear something comfortable and warm, which resulted in this cozy cardigan ensemble. I wore some light wash skinny jeans and a plain black long sleeved tee. I got cozy in this Long Sleeve Knit Aztec Cardigan and threw an infinity scarf around my neck. This cardigan is really comfortable and easy to wear. And now that I am pregnant, I can continue to wear it for the next several months without worrying that my growing bump will stretch it out. I decided to do some black ankle boots to finish off the look. Long Sleeve Knit Aztec Cardigan : c/o Emma's Mode | Black tee: Gap   Infinity scarf: Day2Night Love the cardigan I wore for this outfit?  Get yours here and enjoy 25% off when you enter coupon code 25ALL . And, as a ...

Want to win this Renee C black faux leather skirt?  (Size S, rayon/spandex with elastic fabric waistband. A $19.99 value)   There are 2 ways to enter! 1. "Like" the Leather & Lip Gloss Facebook page 2. Follow @leatherlipgloss on Twitter! Once you have entered via one of these methods, let me know by posting a comment on Facebook or replying on Twitter so your entry can be verified! Random winner will be chosen this Friday, Nov. 21. Feel free to share with friends. Good luck!

The best season for fashion is probably fall. While each season brings its own pros & cons, fall is all about mixing & matching, layering and accessorizing. You can really make your boldest fashion statements during the fall. Even though fall is only going to be here for a little longer, these are 5 fall trends that are definitely worth following for the rest of the season. P r i n t M i x i n g    Grab those favorite printed pieces and mix things up.  Stripes and plaid are popular prints for fall.   photo credits: branasdivineworld.com | laurenconrad.com | dresscorilynn.com | runningonhappiness.com Wearing Fall Colors We don't often consider the colors we are wearing when putting together an outfit.  Think about your favorite fruits for fall color inspiration . photo credits: eatsleepwear.com | tuulavintage.com | thesartorialist.com | the-northernlight.com Wearing Tights Wi...

I recently got to experience shopping online at eShakti , a place where you can customize your order to fit you . All of their products are available in sizes 0-36W. The process is really quite simple and can be summed up in 3 easy steps: Visit eShakti.com Shop your favorite pieces Customize your order I happen to be one of the fortunate few women who can generally wear pieces in standard sizes without a problem. However, at eShakti , you can customize your ready-to-wear pieces to fit whatever size you are (simply enter your measurements upon ordering).  I chose a polka dot pleated scoop neck top and ordered it in my size. It fit great and I was able to put together a fun outfit with it. The sash tie belt that came with the top is for the waist, however I created my own look with it (below) in addition to wearing it that way. I paired the top with some light wash skinny jeans and nude sandals. I chose a caramel colored handbag and some orange jew...