10 Pieces Every Woman Should Have...Via InStyle

Star stylist Nicole Chavez (inset photo) collaborates with celebrities like Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell and Scarlett Johansson. We asked her which key pieces every woman should have in her closet.

Black Blazer

NICOLE SAYS "A tailored blazer is classic, feminine and looks great on all body types. Pair it with anything: jeans, little dresses, trousers, skirts. Make sure to find one that fits you well and accentuates your waist—you don't want it to look like it's swallowing you!"

Leopard Print Scarf

NICOLE SAYS "Even if you're wearing a basic T-shirt and jeans, use accessories like a printed scarf as the 'bright' piece to complete your look."

Red Flats

NICOLE SAYS "Black is the obvious choice, but red flats provide a pop of color and work for every season. I love to pair them with a striped shirt and a trench coat."

Striped Shirt

NICOLE SAYS "This timeless classic is having a comeback. It looks great paired with brights or prints or peeking out from underneath a blazer."

Statement Necklace

NICOLE SAYS "I believe in having basics in your closet and playing with your accessories. The statement necklace can make a simple outfit look strong and feminine."

Little Black Dress

NICOLE SAYS "Every woman knows she should have a little black dress, but it's important to invest in one that's special. Look for a dress with a detail—an interesting sleeve, an embellished belt—that makes it unique. And remember that finding the right fit is important!"

Black Opaque Tights

NICOLE SAYS "A great pair of tights can make your legs look slimmer and help you get away with wearing a dress that's a little too short. Double them up for a more opaque look—and to keep you warm in the winter!"

Oversize Watch

NICOLE SAYS "A watch is as much an accessory as it is a timepiece. A gold watch is a great way to dress an outfit up—try leaving it loose so it looks like a bracelet."

Classic Trench

NICOLE SAYS "Think of this as an investment piece—you'll wear it forever, even if you fluctuate in size. Look for a classic A-line silhouette that will cinch you in at the waist and wear it over everything from suits to jeans."

Flared Jeans

NICOLE SAYS "This is a flattering shape for most body types. Pair them with platforms or wedges to get extra height while keeping the look casual and comfortable."

[InStyle]

Oh Rachel Zoe

 

 

Hey! She stole my outfit!

Okay, I lied. Ke$ha got this horrible outfit idea herself.
This is what she wore to a radio station the other day.
Hmmm...not something I would wear, but hey, I guess if you are a celebrity you can wear anything! Haaa!

[FUG]

Song of the Week: Lil Wayne VS. The Office Theme Song - Office Musik

So my friend showed me this song a while ago and I loved it. If you like Lil Wayne and the TV show The Office...then you should like this...
Have a listen!

Click Here to Listen!!

Remember these guys?

Now there are few 90's boy bands that I don't remember...but this group I totally forgot about! Sooo funny! Anyone who grew up around the same time as me should remember these two songs. I wonder when the whole boy band thing is going to be popular again. Will our kids be listening to something like this when they grow up?

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

This is a 2005 Stanford commencement speech by Steve Jobs. He was the co-founder of Mac. Steve Jobs is known as one of the best leaders in business of all time. He has wonderful stories and it is a truly truly inspirational video. I think it is really worth watching. You want some motivation for life? Watch this...

Naomi Campbell or Beyonce?

Cover of Russian Vogue. Who do you think it is? Highlight here for the answer ---> Naomi Campbell! I defs thought it was Beyonce

[fashion]

What would you rather spend your money on?

Good Food or Good Clothes?

My thoughts tend to think that most guys who answer this would say in a second that they would rather spend money on a steak than a nice sweater. But that is just talking about the stereotypical male that I have in my head. So don't worry, if you are a guy and answered clothes, you aren't weird. Ha. But lets just say, for all those guys who answered food -- what if I rephrased and said good food or your favorite hockey jersey...or the wolf shirt that Alan wears in The Hangover? Would that make it different for you?

Mine is undoubtably good clothes. I have always been a sucker for clothes and well, I am basically going to school to become a professional shopper so really no one can judge me! I will totally stick to my Ichibans and PB&Js if it means I can buy that really cute pair of sandals. Hahah. 

But when you think about what you need and what you want, which comes first? Obviously needs come first until a certain extent. But really think about yourself and ask the question - would you rather indulge needs or wants?

Let me know what you decide! 

The Runaways

Soooo I really do not like Kristen Stewart...but I think she could be really really good in this movie. The music in this movie is going to be so good! And Dakota Fanning looks amazing too! Awww, remember her as the little girl in I am Sam??? They grow up so fast. Ha!
Are you going to go see this movie?

Gavin Bond Photography

Gavin Bond is a celebrity photographer that I absolutely adore. If you get a chance go to this website www.gavinbondphotography.com. His work is amazing.
Look through these amazing pictures and let me know if you love them as much as I do!

[vectroave]

Things to never say on a resume...

Yep, some people do this. A funny thing that I saw one time under a person's 'Hobbies' section was, "I love to watch hockey (Go Flames Go!)" Yes, it is funny but not appropriate for a resume! Here are some other things you should never say on your resume -- [courtesy of www.savvysugar.com]

Phrasing Is Key

"I once had a candidate for a marketing assistant position who had worked in a supermarket very early in his career and, for that job; he listed as one of his responsibilities, 'cut the cheese'." — Anonymous hiring manager at a large staffing firm, as quoted on CareerBuilder.com

If You're Sleeping, You're Not Working

"Hobbies: Sleeping, etc., etc." — Carrie Rocha, www.pocketyourdollars.com, as quoted on CareerBuilder.com If sleeping is the only hobby you can come up with, you might as well leave that section off the resume altogether.

 

Try Using the Word "Poodle" in a Professional Sentence

"An e-mail address: pinkpoodle@...com (How seriously can you take this person? How professional does this e-mail look if used on our behalf?)" — Kitty Werner, Chair, Central Vermont Crime Stoppers, as quoted on CareerBuilder.com

 

 

You Might Be a Champ, But Where's Your Common Sense?

"The applicant claimed to be a 'Pig Wrestling Champion' and included details like weight of the pig, number of competitors and months of training." — Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs.com, as quoted on CareerBuilder.com

Here are some more hilarious resume blunders that actually happened, as quoted on CareerBuilder.com
"[The applicant] had blank spots on his cover letter and résumé that he filled in by hand. He had whited out info - like the 'To' and 'Objective' and hand wrote info for the current job." — Anonymous
"'I have never trapped a man.' A woman offered this as evidence of good character." — Robert Dagnall, ResumeGuru.com
"And here's a new favorite that arrived in my mailbox this morning as part of someone's e-mail signature: 'I am the Master, and Technology my Slave.'" — Robert Dagnall, ResumeGuru.com
"It seems that my credentials would be a good fit for what you are looking to accomplish, however, I don't wish to make a career of it." — Michael Becce, CEO of MRB Public Relations Inc.
"A résumé that included drawings of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, then when we called the applicant in for an interview, his twin brother came as well. They had duplicate résumés and showed the same portfolio of work." — David Langton, Principal, Langton Cherubino Group, Ltd.

Robert Frost

"The best way out is always through."

Citizens of Humanity Spring 2010 Lookbook

[revolve]

Yum?

Ummm Strawberried Peanut Butter M&Ms? 

Would you buy these? Haaha

[nylon]

Lauren Conrad with Kohl's

Spring 10' Lookbook:

I think it's cute? It is very much her style.
Oh, and of course she would model her own stuff. Ha