Dress to the 9's...

All the rage

2009-06-29T12:32:00.001-05:00

Everywhere you look you will see cute fun headbands and hair accessory's. It may be hard to get into this trend but just take step back and try a small flower here or a peacock feather there. You will feel a bit out of place at first but that is OK...fashion is all about taking risks. Sometimes its a hit sometimes it a miss but as long as you have more "hits" than "misses" you are on the right fabulous track!

For ideas check out Shop Band Do this website has some great hair pieces that are amazing! Just a heads up some of the pieces are a bit pricey but that is OK. Just take a look and then go to Hobby Lobby, Ross, Target, Michaels, or any craft store and re-create these looks for a fraction of the cost.

Warning: remember to not go over the top or put anything on your head that a toddler would wear. Be sure it adds to the outfit in a classy/trendy way! Be bold, be daring, just be careful you don't want to look like a bird just landed on your head!

pictures from http://www.shopbando.com/Products.aspx?cid=1

For more info: email myoung@9s-style.com

How to pick the right summer color for your skin tone

2009-06-29T12:19:00.000-05:00

Picking the right color for YOU is super easy!

The hot colors for summer are yellow, pinks (light or dark), lime, slate blue, orange, and white.
What season are you? Use this list as a guideline for picking the right summer shade for your complexion.
Spring - Spring complexions generally have strawberry colored or light red hair, freckles, and blue or green eyes. Spring people look great in warm tones. Try yellow, gold, peach, and light pink. Only use dark colors as accessories, not as your main piece.
Summer - Summer people usually have natural blonde (or in my case, "assisted blonde" hair ha ha) or brunette hair and light colored eyes. For dressing, pick soft pastel colors and neutrals. Purples and blues are great go-to colors for summer complexions. Steer clear of neon colors.
Fall - Fall skin tones mostly have brunette or red hair with soft brown eyes. Pick colors such as orange, gold, and browns. Stay away from dark blue tones.
Winter - Winter complexions usually have dark brown or black hair with dark eyes. Winter skin tones should stick to stiff colors such as black, white, dark blue, red and bright pink. Avoid light tones in the orange or beige family.
picture from: http://www.dexigner.com/design_news/pantone-fashion-color-report-spring-2009.html

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5 easy ways to green your beauty routine in a snap

2009-06-10T16:57:00.002-05:00

Sometimes thinking about going green seems like a daunting task. Here are 5 new beauty products that are amazing and the added bonus is they are not harmful to the environment and will not break your already fragile bank account.

Lets go head to toe:

If you are in a pinch and have no time to wash your luscious locks, try Naturia Dry Shampoo. This one of the best dry shampoos out there, and it's also made with ingredients that will not harm the environment.

Next, I would highly recommend Kiehl Body Lotion. This is one of the best lotions on the market. Its heavy, but soaks in fast and gives you a healthy shiny look to your skin. I gave this to my mom for Christmas, and she loves it! Not only are all the ingredients safe, but the bottle is made from recycled materials...A win-win!

You can ask any of my friends and family; it is a running joke that I am obsessed with sunscreen. I am that girl at the beach that is bathing in 75 SPF and making sure everyone around me is covered in "block"! Sayer makes a great light weight sunscreen for your face that you can use everyday before you put on your make-up. This organic sunscreen/moisturizer will not cause breakouts and is ideal for every skin type.

Its time for a pedi!! My favorite "at home pedi" is to soak your feet in a bin of orange juice for 15 min. Then, make a mix of 2 cups sugar and 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, and scrub away (some recipes call for mint or different scents but those items are just for aesthetics and experience purposes)! The OJ helps to soften your skin and the sugar and oil helps to exfoliate the dry skin away. Its organic and cheap!

Last but definitely not least, your toes!! I recommend trying Honeybee Gardens polish. There are a lot of great water-based colors on the market so keep trying them until you find one brand that fits your personality best. The best thing about eco-friendly polish is you can take it off with vodka. You can take off your polish and have a cosmo without even skipping a beat!

Sip and shop

2009-04-22T15:53:00.001-05:00

Come join 9's Style at Sartel! I will discuss updating your wardrobe for the Spring season as well as give tips and tricks for cleaning out your closet and what pieces to add for Spring/Summer. Also, sip cocktails while you shop Sartel's new collection, recently shown in Paris.

Date:
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Sartel
Street:
4212 Oak Lawn Ave
City/Town:
Dallas, TX

Grab your sunblock and sandals

2009-02-26T19:18:00.009-06:00

You asked for it...you got it! Here is a list of the 10 hot items for Spring/Summer for women and men.

Women
1. Over sized jewelry
2. Snakeskin accessories
3. Ripped jeans
4. Wide leg pants
5. One shoulder tops and dresses
6. Tremendously high heals
7. Graphic prints
8. Fleshy colors
9. Pink and yellow
10. Ruffles and bows
***Bonus maxi dresses, gladiator sandals, and jumpsuits

Men
1. Dark jeans
2. Aviator sunglasses
3. Snakeskin belt (in a sold color)
4. Slimmer tie (not skinny)
5. Bold watch
6. Power suit
7. White pants
8. Light weight cardigan
9. White tie
10. Light grey (anything)

Put away your turtle necks and bust out the self tanner-Spring is a couple weeks away! My 3 favorite things about Spring are the weather (patio socializing :-)), new trends, and freshening up my closet. I can see the beads of sweat rising on your forehead...don't fret! Here are some easy tips to keep you trendy, save money, and make your spring cleaning a breeze.

First, I want you to evaluate your Spring/Summer wardrobe and group together everything that fits NOW. Then toss/donate items that look tired or too worn. Next, group all similar pieces together, for example, put all short sleeve shirts together, skirts, pants, jeans...etc. This will help ease the frustration in the mornings when trying to pick something to wear. Finally, take this list of 10 must haves for Spring/Summer and cross check it with your existing wardrobe. You will find that you probably already have at least a couple of these items. This list is here to help you buy efficiently for the upcoming season. You do not have to spend tons of money! Just pick what feels comfortable for you, and mix these new items with your current items, and you will find you now have a whole new modern fashionable wardrobe!

****If you get too excited about Spring and turn your hands orange like a pumpkin (from the self tanner) try toothpaste...there is something in toothpaste that takes the orange right out! Sadly I learned this trick from too many unfortunate encounters with a grouchy spray tan machine. And yes I blame the machine and not my insatiable need to be fabulous in my cute maxi dress.

Out with the cold in with the Spring...

2009-02-04T15:59:00.004-06:00

In these uncertain economic times everyone wants to save money. Reusing items helps to put money back in your pocket (or if you are girl it puts money in your cute oversized, overpriced, and overstuffed handbag). Here is a list of items you can take with you into the Spring/Summer season.

1. Leggings-wear them all year they are even showing liquid leggings through the Summer.
2. Chunky rings-wear all your winter jewelry into the spring just pair it with some bright colored bracelets or earrings and you will be set!
3. Berry colored tops-wear with a fun light weight scarf in a complementing color to update the top. Just make sure the top is not a winter fabric.
4. Wide leg jeans-these are a must throughout Spring and Summer
5. Skinny belt-keep wearing your skinny belt at the smallest part of your waist. You can also go with a wide belt this Spring and Summer.
6. The statement necklace-is still hot hot hot! Just keep in mind color. Make sure you pair it with something light weight and mix with a bright color.
7. Short/shrunken jacket-wear all the way through Spring-even leather is ok!
8. Riding boots-wear till about Spring break after that I will be putting mine away.
9. Patten leather shoes-as long as they are light weight and not a super thick shoe you can wear them all Spring and Summer make sure they are at least peep toe though.
10. Bootie shoe-if they are heavy or dark colored retire them around Spring break. If they are peep toe and not a heavy weight like suede or a thick leather you are good to go. Keep wearing them with your skinny jeans.

I hope this helps! Just be creative and mindful of your fabrics and you can make anything work. I will be putting a list of the must haves and colors for Spring/Summer so stay tuned!

Is picking a pair of jeans just not in your genes?

2009-01-06T16:43:00.002-06:00

One question I always get asked during a session is "what jeans should I buy???"

Jeans are a great investment piece I always tell my clients to invest in 2 pairs of nice jeans. They will last for years and you will wear them almost every day. There are 3 things to keep in mind when picking a pair of jeans. First, always go dark...the darker the better. Dark denim always looks classy and more dressy so you are able to wear them for most occasions. Dark jeans also slim your silhouette (which is the most important part). Never buy stone washed or light colored jeans EVER unless you are going to a party where it is required to look like a cast member from Saved By The Bell. Second, take your height and body shape into consideration. If you are petite you should stay away from wide leg stick with a boot or straight leg cut. If you are tall you can pull off most any cut of jean just make sure it fits at the thigh and that they are long enough. You can get the waist altered its better to make the jean fit you rather than squeeze into a smaller size and look like you are packed in like a roll of pennies. If you are full figured stick with a boot cut or a wide leg (not too wide) to balance out your body shape. Lastly, make sure your jeans fit you and take a moment in the dressing room to bend over to make sure your plumbers crack is not flashing the world. To quote Whitney Houston "crack is whack"...to prevent this embarrassing peep show go up a size or move on to another brand or cut. Also, to prevent a muffin top go up a size as well...please don't get hung up on a number no one ever sees that tiny little number what they DO see is how your clothes fit you so dress for YOUR body not a number.

I just found two new brands of jeans I am in love with! Try Genetic Denim its a new brand and they will run you about $150-$175. I just got a pair and they are amazing I love them b/c they sit higher on my waist which helps you to appear slimmer and they are so soft they feel like pajama pants! I also just got a pair of wide leg jeans made by Level 99 they will run you about $100 but they look like $300 designer jeans. A couple other brands I would recommend are Citizen's, J Brand, Rock Revival, or Rock N Republic. They also have this new amazing brand of jeans for women they are called Not Your Daughters Jeans and they are incredible. They are cut a bit wider on the thigh and fit higher on the waist. These jeans also have more structure around the front to help hold in your tummy.

For men I would recommend Sevens, Rock N Republic, William Rast, Diesel, or Rock Revival. Rock Revival will run you about $149 and they look much more expensive. Men keep in mind not to get too trendy with the pockets and make sure the jeans are long enough. The cuff should skim the bottom of the heal of your shoe.

Im loving...

2008-11-24T16:35:00.002-06:00

3 things right now...

1. Liquid leggins-they are very Rihanna and I love them! Liquid leggings are skin tight leggings that appear to be leather but they are made of a stretchy material. I got mine at Intermix but I know you can find them online

2. Big chunky rings-wear them on your first finger. It will make a statement and update your wardrobe!

3. Colored ankle booties-you can find them anywhere from Steve Madden to Nordstrom. Wear them with your leggings or skinny jeans tucked in.

Yes I am going there...

2008-10-30T11:13:00.003-05:00

I have had it up to here (visualize my hand way above my head) with panty lines, bra straps, seeing women's rippling bra through their tops, and women showing EVERYTHING that goes on under your clothes...YUCK!

This might be the most important (and personal) convo we will have but it has to be done. The quickest way to ruin your clothes is to ignore your undergarments. Bras and panties are the foundation on which your clothing is established. If your foundation is shaky then your whole outfit is shot. First things first, always wear a smooth bra no matter what type of fabric your top is...save those lacy, see through, or patterned bras for the bedroom. When in doubt your safest bet is to go for a nude smooth bra. Body by Victoria® has some amazing bras now that will fit every shape and size. I love the new ipex wireless bra its great for all fabrics. Check out this web site for more selections and info http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSBRPMWLZZZ&cgnbr=OSBRPMWLZZZ&page=all&nopaging=true&rfnbr=4606 Also, I am in love with the stick on boobies...I can honestly say they changed my life (and I am not being dramatic) they changed the way all my clothes fit. I got mine at Dillards but they are also available in most lingerie departments. Its a great alternative to the dreaded strapless bra and once it is on you do not feel it. Im telling you it is an amazing product.

As for the southern region...I can not say it enough...SPANX!!!! Every women needs to own a pair of Spanx! No matter if you are a size 0 or a size 24 you must own at least one pair of body shapers. I wear them almost every day under everything from jeans to sweater dresses. It will take you down about 10 lbs. and you will appear at least one size smaller. Your clothes will fit better and you will never have the dreaded panty line which is the culprit for most wardrobe homicides. There are tons of different brands of body shapers out there. You can find them at Target, Nordstorm, Neimans, Dillards, Victoria Secret, or online. I personally like Spanx because I feel they give the most support and they suck my side fat in the best.

I will tell you a quick story that inspired me to touch on this topic. I was at a really posh event last week for an amazing new charity (I totally felt like I was walking into a house on MTV cribs or Gossip Girl). My first thought was OMG what the heck they have a pool in their living room????? Then we sat down and a beautiful lady stood up to talk she was a mix between Naomi Campbell and Iman...she was drop dead gorgeous. I could only assume she came straight in off the runways in Paris. Well, she stood up and she had on this knock out clingy black dress and my eyes went straight to her panty line. It ruined her whole outfit. It was a tragic mistake and one that led me to share this issue with you.

***note the names and locations of this incident have been changed to protect the innocent and the fashion victim of this horrible messy crime.

To sum it all up for you...next time you get dressed take a moment to evaluate your bras and panties from all angles. The public wants to see your clothes not your thong string!

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Call my agent...

2008-10-15T14:33:00.000-05:00

Yes I know I know we are famous now! Pretty soon we are going to need a PR representative...does anyone know Ari Gold's cell number? Ha ha just joking. Good Morning Texas went so well! If you messed it (shame on you) here is a link just click and see us in action http://www.wfaa.com/video/gmtgeneral-index.html?nvid=292740

Our hot model is Roseanne. She is one of our clients and everything you see on the clothing rack is hers. Can you believe it? Roseanne is a self professed shop-a-holic! She thought there was NO WAY we could teach her anything she did not already know about fashion...boy was she blown away. We pulled pieces she had not worn in years and had all but given up on and transformed each piece into an updated item that she now will wear throughout the fall season.

We want to say thank you to Roseanne and to everyone one of our friends and family who supported us from the beginning...this will be the intro to my Oscar/Emmy/Nobel Prize award speech in a few years ha ha! Get ready cause 9's is taking off!

Good Morning Texas

2008-10-13T09:32:00.001-05:00

We will be on Good Morning Texas Tuesday October 14th from 9-10! Please watch!!!!

To wear white? or not to wear white? That is the question...

2008-10-01T13:09:00.000-05:00

This time of year drums up the age old question all women around the U.S. ponder...is it ok to wear white after labor day? My answer in one word. YES! Go for it! This dated rule went out the window about the time women started burning their bras in protest. My advice when wearing white in the fall and winter would be to make sure the item is made from a fall/winter fabric and is lined. This means that the item should be a heavier fabric. Do not wear anything thing in white that is made from linen, denim, light weight cotton, nylon, poly jersey, or knit. When wearing white pants make sure they are lined. Be sure to mix your white clothing item with a deep color like berry or black. You can carry any shade of white purse just tie a fall colored scarf around the handle and you will create a great look. I would stay away from white shoes although it is not against the "rules" I just find that most white shoes are made for a spring/summer look. Be daring, be modern, and be careful to not show your panties and bra when wearing your winter white garments! Good luck!

We are on the radio!!!

2008-09-30T13:00:00.000-05:00

Check us out today on 93.3 The Bone! We will be on anywhere from 3:30-5ish.

Fall must haves...

2008-09-12T14:32:00.000-05:00

Fall 2008 Must Haves:

1. The feminine blouse
2. All things berry colored
3. The soft satchel
4. The standout coat
5. The skinny belt
6. The statement necklace
7. The bootie shoe
8. A touch of plaid
9. The short jacket
10. Anything with lace

Ladies listen up...fall is almost here. Now is the time to stop buying summer items and start focusing on fall and winter pieces. As you may have noticed fall items have already made their way into most stores. With the arrival of fall also comes a shift in wardrobe. This does not mean you need to go through your closet and trash all your existing fall/winter items this just means its time to update and rework your clothes to fit the new trends. It may sound like a daunting task but take a deep breath and let me walk you through it. With these 3 easy steps you will look trendy and fashionable for the upcoming season. First things first evaluate your fall/winter wardrobe and group together everything that fits NOW and evaluate then toss/donate items that look tired or too worn. Next, group all similar pieces together for example put all long sleeve shirts together, skirts, pants, jeans...ect. This will help ease the frustration in the mornings when trying to pick something to wear. Finally, take this list of 10 must haves for fall and cross check it with your existing wardrobe. You will find that you probably already have at least a couple of these items. This list is here to help you buy efficiently for the upcoming season. You do not have to spend tons of money just pick what feels comfortable for you and mix these new items with your current items and you will find you now have a whole new modern fashionable wardrobe as easy as 1,2,3!