Sarah-Jean Ballard

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Must Have Outrageous Outfit

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 11:58 am
Call me crazy, but there is something about these sequin pants that is outrageously appealing.  Actually the whole outfit is calling my name.  I love the mix of sequins and chambray and cashmere – even the camel coat looks like it would go a thousand fashion miles.  (Camel coats usually do go a...
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Celebrate Valentine's Day in Style

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 11:30 am
It’s Valentine’s Day. So celebrate in style this year with these awesome products for you and that special man in your life. Satin, bows, and buttons oh my! Jellypop will help you step out in style this Valentine’s day with a heel height for every girl. You girls will fall in love with Jelly...
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The Stars Love Nepali!!!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 10:02 pm
We think that Nepali by TDM Design is an amazing brand and all the stars do too! Halle Berry, Kim K, and Khloe K among a few where spotted wearing these stylish and chic scarves. Halle Berry was seen Wednesday wearing Nepali by TDM Design! She sported the gorgeous animal print scarf in Los Angeles.&...
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Congratulations to our Super by Dr. Perricone Giveaway Winner!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 4:00 pm
Congratulations to Laurie, our Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone giveaway winner! We LOVE anything Perricone so this was certainly a treat to share with our readers! Be sure to stay tuned because we always want to give our readers the very best in giveaways!
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Congratulations to The Children's Place Valentine's Contest Winner

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 11:34 am
Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 11:30 am
Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge?  I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, be...
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Top Ten Trainers DVD Review

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 11:30 am
I’m a busy gal. (Ok, I might be a little lazy too. Especially when White Collar is on)  ;) I just can’t see justify how I can benefit from exercising when I can watch Matt Bomer on tv….. Anyhow, on to exercising. I used to run. But several ankle injuries have put a damper on that form o...
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Spice Up Winter With These Six Accessories!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 11:30 am
Personally, I find that winter is SO boring. I mean its drab enough with the snow so who wants to wear dull winter clothing? However, there is a solution. I started incorporating bright accessories into my winter wardrobe and it makes all the difference! Here are my top six accessories to spice up w...
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Great Deals on Spa Services at Spadia.com

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:00 am
Who doesn’t love a good facial or massage?    Sometimes when the urge to splurge strikes you want instant gratification, but it can be frustrating if all the salons are booked up weeks in advance.  Not to mention the lingering guilt of spending tons of money to pamper yourself!  Well, to the r...
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Shoes to Inspire a Transition to Spring

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 11:53 am
Here we are in the middle of the winter that isn’t, and all I can think about is my spring wardrobe.  I’m having visions of flowers and and bright prints and Missoni style zig zags.  I think I’m getting inspired by all the green things than keep popping up in my yard as we alternate
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Get the Perfect Smokey Eye with Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Eyes Kit

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 5:00 am
The perfect smokey eye may seem hard to come by, but with the Professional Perfect Eyes Kit from Jillian Dempsey for Avon, you can get a great look in minutes. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, why not pick up one of these kits so you can rock sultry, sexy eyes for the holiday? Says Jillia...
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Get Valentine's Day Ready-Curls

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 11:30 am
Valentine’s Day. A time when every woman is curling her hair and primping for that special man. But if you are dealing with curls then you probably know that with curls comes frizz right?? Thankfully UNITE is here to save the day! Whether you’re looking to play up your natural waves or perfect y...
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Product Review: Hair Accessories from Sproos + Coupon Code

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 5:00 am
Recently, the lovely Melissa Matos from Sproos sent me a couple of hair accessories to try and review for The Fashionable Housewife readers. Her shop offers unique hair accessories that are high quality without the high price – plus, her products are just so darn cute! She sent me the Cheetah’s ...
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Wardrobe Basics: Go From Drab to Fab This Year!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 11:30 am
By Sunil Ramchandani, Senior Designer for Jockey Person to Person  January and February are challenging months to get dressed—Fall is long gone and Spring is not quite here. This, combined with a possible vacation to somewhere warm and tropical, means your wardrobe is doing some serious multi-ta...
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Celebrate the Launch of Bath & Body Works 'Pink Chiffon' Fragrance at Their Nationwide Valentine's Day Party

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 5:00 am
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the launch of Bath & Body Works latest fragrance, Pink Chiffon. This Signature Collection scent is described as “an ultra-feminine fragrance with girly grace… the quintessential romantic scent.” To celebrate the launch, Bath & Body Works will be hosting...
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Celebrate Valentine's Day With Bath and Body Works!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 1:21 pm
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Bath and Body Works wants to celebrate this special day AND their luscious scent Pink Chiffon. They are inviting you to be their valentine this year at a chic celebration of the latest must-have Signature Collection scent: Pink Chiffon. Pink Chiffon i...
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The Children's Place Gets Preppy for Spring- PLUS Contests!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 11:00 am
With all the play 80s fashion has been getting for the past several years, I was pleased to see The Children’s Place featuring preppy looks when I shopped its Spring event a few days ago. While it’s true that stripes, plaids, and bows flood me with those fuzzy John Hughes-esque memories of my ch...
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Nally and Millie Spring Line Opens with Colors and Prints!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 8:00 am
Nally and Millie has brought us joy in the past (see previous love from their winter line) and we are excited to see what their Spring 2012 line has to offer. They are bringing us a contemporary collection of tunics, tops, cardigans, dresses and skirts all with flattering options for different body ...
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Steal Debra Messing's Look From tarte!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:44 pm
 Celebrity makeup artist Jeannia Robinette for tarte created this beautiful look for Debra Messing. Overall Inspiration: “Debra said she wanted knock-em-dead eyes. She wanted a super smoky dramatic look, so we made it all about glamorous eyes, and accentuated them with a shiny, natural nude gl...
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Sofia Vergara's SAG Awards Red Carpet Look

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 5:38 pm
We love Sofia Vergara. She’s so fun and not to mention beautiful. So we had to share her red carpet look with you all.  Kayleen McAdams created this look for the lovely lady.   You’ll see that Sofia’s jewelry had purple tones, in both the bracelet and earrings so I wanted to subtly bring th...
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Tina Fey's Red Carpet Look

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 5:21 pm
Tina Fey looked beautiful on the red carpet and that’s all thanks to her good looks and Votre Vu Skincare and Makeup. Gita Bass created her look. We were inspired by Tina’s black strapless Versace gown. We wanted her look to be equally classic and sexy says Gita. Gita started by spritzing the fa...
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Perfect The Art of Seduction

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 11:30 am
If you have a romantic date planned with that special man in your life then you really want to look your best. So here are some top products so you can look your best. He’ll absolutely relish your super-smooth skin thanks to SheaMoisture’s Organic Red Bush & Sage Body Scrub.  This nutrient-r...
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Product Review: Yes to Carrots Intense Repair Hand Cream + Body Lotion

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 5:00 am
Recently, I had the opportunity to try both the Yes to Carrots Intense Repair Hand Cream and Yes to Carrots Intense Repair Body Lotion. My skin has always been dry, but since moving to an even more arid climate my old lotions haven’t been cutting it – that’s why I was so excited to test
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"What's Your Nude?"

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 10:02 pm
The following is a great article that appeared today on Fashionista.com.  It was written by the lovely Hayley Phalen, and brings to light an important aspect of our culture and society.  A close friend of mine is a teacher in an inner city school, and has told me many stories of children frustrate...
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Smokin' Hot Valentine's Day Accessories from Payless

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 2:00 pm
Whether you’ll be spending a romantic evening with your significant other or a wild night on the town with the girls, these smokin’ hot accessories from Payless can help you look your absolute best on Valentine’s Day. Jazz up your little black dress with these killer red heels from Brash by Pa...
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Congratulations to our WEN Giveaway Winner!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 12:00 pm
Congratulations to our WEN giveaway winner! We love that so many of you participated and we love sharing great products with you even more! Thanks so much to our fabulous readers!
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New Year, New You From Mama Mio

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 11:30 am
This New Year, make an exercise resolution you can keep with Mama Mio’s Bootcamp Kits. By setting aside just four minutes a day, these exercises work with Mama Mio’s best products to give you the perfect boobs, tummy and butt for the New Year. Bootcamp for Boobs ($85): Boost your chest, lift you...
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Shoeline.com Guest Editor SHOES Giveaway!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 5:39 am
The lovely people at Shoeline.com are having another fabulous giveaway that I want to tell you about! To enter, all you have to do is CLICK HERE! Facebook fans of Shoeline.com can vote for their favorite styles in each of 6 key trend categories, for a chance to WIN a pair! Last chance to enter
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Butterfly Twists!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 11:30 am
I’m the sort of girl who is always on her feet. And I always end up with sore feet as a result of my heels. Thankfully I was introduced by a really sweet rep to Butterfly Twists! What are Butterfly Twists? Well, they are foldable, light-weight, durable ballet flats that you can wear all over
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Crocs My Family Are Living In This Winter

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 8:00 am
Crocs Santa Cruz Realtree Camouflage Slip-Ons I got these for my Brother In Law for Christmas and he immediately took off his old Wal Mart slippers, put these on and never took them off again. He loves them! He said these are better than slippers because they are comfortable enough to wear around th...
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The Children's Place Valentine's Giveaway

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 6:30 pm
Enter to win an adorable Valentine’s treat from The Children’s Place– perfect for your little sweetheart! TO ENTER: leave a comment on this post and tell me which of these items is perfect for your little Valentine!!! Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.) 1 Entry: Fol...
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Crazy Dinner Idea to Make You Smile

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 11:39 am
Every once in a while you  need something totally ridiculous and frivolous in your life.  Sometimes it’s a dress or a pair of shoes, sometimes it’s an inside joke, but whatever it is, it makes you smile and hopefully makes others around you smile as well. Tonight, try this one on your kids: I...
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Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face & Body Polisher System Giveaway! ($65 Value)

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 11:30 am
Today we have an awesome giveaway. We are giving away the Spa Sonic Skin Care System! The Spa Sonic deep cleanse’s your entire face and body. This awesome device  operates with 4 attachments (all included): a small brush for the face, a large brush for the body, pumice for rough areas, and a faci...
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Treat your Hair to Some TLC this Winter with John Frieda

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 5:00 am
Dry, cold winter air can wreak havoc on your hair. With these products from John Frieda, you can help tame your mane, combat frizz, restore moisture and replenish shine so you can feel confident that your hair looks its absolute best. John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner The Root Awakeni...
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Golden Globe Looks from Fantasy Jewelry Box

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 11:30 am
FantasyJewelryBox.com is my favorite jewelry store as you all know, and I wanted to share some of my favorite looks from the Golden Globes that we can get for less! Emma Stone’s look is replicated with these adorable studs for only $12.95 here. Mila Kunis is adorable and we love her look so much t...
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Scents to Love For Valentine's Day

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 11:30 am
It’s Valentine’s Day and every girl wants to look and smell her best. And you can easily do that thanks to L’Occitane and Lavanila are here to offer some sexy scents for every gal. Treat yourself like the princess you are with L’Occitane’s NEW Cherry Princess Collection. It brings back the...
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Lilly Wiggler Couture Review

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 2:45 pm
Lilly Wiggler Couture is a collection of high-quality luxury modern lingerie with a vintage feel.Lilly (the designer and founder) uses all the comforts of modern design, but her products still have a vintage charm and beauty to them. All of their products are handmade and are guaranteed to have y...
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Fuzzy Boots: Crocs CozyCrocs Fuzz Booties

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 8:00 am
Deliciously fuzzy, sensuously soft and terribly cute. These are without a doubt the warmest furry boots you’ll ever find. They come in 2 colors – Stucco with Espresso trim and Brown with Black trim. I received the Stucco ones directly from Crocs to review. I can report that they are just beautif...
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Floral Candles from Slatkin & Co. Help Set the Mood this Valentine's Day

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 5:00 am
Are you looking to create the perfect romantic atmosphere this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than these floral scented candles by Slatkin & Co., available at Bath and Body Works. Who needs a bouquet of fresh flowers when these floral scents will last long after February 14? Slatkin & Co. ‘Fir...
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Get A Red Carpet Glow!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 11:45 pm
It’s the award season and of course if you are like me then you are enviously looking at the pictures of perfect looking celebs and wishing that she we their bodies,  toned legs, and perfect complexions.  But, I have good news for you, you CAN get their red carpet glow! And the best part? It wi...
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A Perfect Pout for Valentine's Day

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 10:50 pm
It’s Valentine’s Day and every girl want’s to have a perfect pout for the day of romance and love right? And if you have a handsome stud in your life then you are sure to want to look your best! (Don’t mind me, I’m bitter) Here are our favorite products from Sally Hansen to achieve that ...
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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 4:05 pm
Water is the source of life, and unless you’ve been living in a cave lately, you know that you need to drink water – and lots of it – every day for optimal health.   The human body is almost 60% water;  the brain is composed of 70% water, and the lungs are nearly 90% water.
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SummerSox Giveaway ($75 value!)

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 11:30 am
I love the barefoot look in pumps, but my feet get so cold! Thankfully SummerSox is here to save the day! Their unique socks provide a soft, comfortable layer between your feet and your shoe and allows them to stay warmer in the freezing cold. They are also a much greener option (YAY!) then other...
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Roman's Launches a New Plus Size Winter Sweater Collection!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 11:30 am
Roamans.com just launched their largest collection of plus-size sweaters! They have over 60 styles featuring basic and flirty so their is something for anyone. With their affordable prices any woman can afford these flattering sweaters. These sweaters are made from ultra-lux cashmere at the fractio...
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15 Minute Valentine's Day Makeup

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 5:00 am
If you’re pressed for time on Valentine’s Day, this quick 15 minute guide to getting gorgeous will help you save time and still have you looking pretty for that special someone – or for just a night out with the girls! 1. Prime Start with a clean, moisturized face, and use a foundation primer ...
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Sexy Skin: For Valentine's Day and Beyond!

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 1:00 pm
Every girl wants to look her best on Valentine’s Day and beyond. (Whether or not she has a date. Don’t mind me, I’m bitter!) And thanks to these amazing products your skin will never have looked better! Who doesn’t want sexy legs? Instantly hide cellulite, spider veins and imperfections …...
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Pants that Every Women Should Own

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 11:30 am
Pants are a staple in my closet. I wear my favorite jeans all the time. But there are just some types of pants that every girl needs in her closet. 1. A perfect fitting dark wash jean This is a must have. Without a doubt every girl needs a perfect fitting pair of dark wash
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FREE Gift + Shipping With Any Origins.com Purchase

Sarah-Jean Ballard posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 5:00 am
Origins.com is offering a great promotion right now, so treat yourself and take advantage of a FREE Perfect World Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea + FREE Shipping with any Origins.com purchase. Simply use code “BONUS1″ at checkout to receive your free gift and free shipping. Offer valid from ...
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