Always a warm season classic, stripes are a fun way to add pattern to your outfit. You can wear a little or a lot, like Freida Pinto (above). What’s the best way to wear one of summer’s hottest trends? Use these tips to help you in your quest for the perfect striped ensemble!

• Be careful of placement, avoid wearing the biggest stripes at your widest point.  If you do, then the answer to your “do these stripes make me look fat?” question will be answered yes.
• If you wear a neutral stripe, pair it with a bold colored accessory, like red high heels!
• Pair nautical stripes on top with a sporty mini on bottom, or a bright denim like orange or green to prevent you from looking to “sailor” (unless of course, you are sailing and want to experience the moment to it’s fullest)!
• Use striped accessories to elevate your solid colored outfit pieces. Handbags, heels and watches are a simple way to add stripes to your style!
• Feeling a bit daring? Pair a wide striped piece with a thin striped piece!
• Add a belt to a striped maxi dress and you have instant stripe style with very little effort!

Fabulous stripes under $100:

More Lacoste…

Always remember, fashion is fun! Enjoy the trends of the season and work them in where appropriate for your wardrobe and budget! Have a favorite striped look? Post a picture on the A Mom in Red High Heels Facebook wall! We want to be inspired by you!

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Confession time: what is the number one concern you have about your skin? Most of you are going to say AGING (my hand is raised too!), some of you will say breakouts and a handful may be so lucky as to say, “nothing!” If that’s you, I’m jealous and you can’t sit at my table anymore (kidding…sort of).

In a time of super busyness, lack of sleep and probably not the best diet/exercise plans, you need some skin support. I happen to know a really great product I want to share with you!

It’s a skin-boosting gel supplement called “help: revitalise my skin.” Jam-packed full of good-for-skin nutrients, this supplement contains 2 specific ingredients that work to slow aging: Coenzyme Q10 and Aloe Vera.

You’ve heard of CoEnzyme Q10, right? This powerhouse supplement is considered the, “cellular spark plug that revs up the cells” according to one of my favorite books, “Shed 10 Years in 10 Weeks.” We lose CoQ10 as we age so replacing it is essential! If you need more info on its benefits, read “What is CoEnzyme Q10?” because all the scientific talk makes my head spin. I just know it’s good for you and it helps slow the aging process (I verified this with my pharmacist husband who has been taking a CoQ10 supplement for years!). That’s enough for me!

Aloe Vera has moisturizing and healing properties which delve deep into the cells for optimal results. It gives a nourishing effect on the skin and can aid in skin regeneration by strengthen skin cells, which results in a younger looking, healthy complexion! Love it!

Do note, this is a gel supplement. Each dose comes in its own pouch so you can take it along with you. It tastes like apples and has the consistency of thin apple sauce. It’s an easy way to help your aging skin stay healthy! Take the contents of one pack a day.  I’ve been taking it for a couple of weeks and love that I’m doing something healthy for my skin because, honestly, I’m not getting my beauty sleep like I should!

* help: revitalise my skin is safe to consume if you are diabetic, coeliac or a vegetarian. However, if you are pregnant or nursing, you should always consult your GP before taking any food supplement.

If you are the mom who needs some help maintaining clear skin, check out help: clear skin, another supplement by Works with Water Nutraceuticals.

Shop now, Works with Water ships all around the world and offers free worldwide shipping for orders over £45 (around $71).

Enjoy this EXCLUSIVE discount code for 45% off…YES, you heard it right!  45% off!
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Disclosure: this is a sponsored post (this mom has a shoe habit to maintain!) but the review and opinions are all my own!

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How many children do you have? Their ages?
one, she is 11 1/2

Your Business Name:
Elasticity Coaching

Brief Description of Your Business:
Self Discovery Expert & Confidence Coach Pamela Wills is a Professionally Certified Coach specializing in helping people rediscover and express their authentic selves with practical life strategies (like confidence training and goal setting) and creative exercises (like mind maps and vision boards).

What was your inspiration to start your business?
I spent close to 20 years in Europe, in a relationship/marriage that I allowed to stifle my true Self, then another four years in a similar rebound relationship. Both relationships stifled my power, authenticity, creativity and expression and ultimately, my success in life. I finally got up the courage to leave both relationships and my life in Europe, returned to my family on Cape Cod and began an amazing healing process. I repaired my confidence, became my Self again and really owned my truth. At the end, I realized I had lots of experience and information for people going through the same situations. Serving people as a Confidence Coach is the most logical, exciting and rewarding thing I can possibly do for my Self and for my daughter.

When do you make time to run a business with your busy MOM schedule?
During the day, while my kid is at school and then again after she is asleep!

Any tips for balancing a business and motherhood?
Sleep as much as possible! It takes the cranky right out of Ms. Mommy Crankypants.

What is your favorite beauty product to bring along when you travel?
Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream, it is my new fave product of all time, wakes up and evens out my skin like nothing else!

Tell us about the outfit that makes you feel confident and beautiful.
Anything with boots! And black. I have a black long-sleeved, v-neck jersey dress from the Gap that I love to pair with my black riding boots. And funky jewelry. Big cocktail ring, of course.

What is your favorite online site to shop for beauty or fashion?
Charlotte Russe, great boots!
Borba, love their skin products.

What motivates you to look your best?
It always boosts my self-confidence, and as a Confidence Coach, I am all about that!  Plus, I like to be a good role model for my girl, show her that taking care of ourselves includes looking and feeling good as much and as often as possible.

As a mom, “Me Time” is limited… what are your time saving beauty tips?
There’s that BB Cream again! Foundation, moisturizer, SPF and primer all in one! Gotta love it.

Name one beauty product you can’t live without:
You guessed it, BB Cream.

Heels or flats? Describe your favorite pair.
Heels. Right now, sandy beige peep toe shoe-booties, faux suede, sort of slouchy, super sexy, comfy, go with everything!

Lip gloss or Lip Stick? Do you have a favorite brand/color?
Stick. L’Oreal. Love the flavor, texture, colors.

Confession Time! What is your biggest fashion and/or beauty concern at the moment?
Grey roots! Every time I turn around!!! ACK!

Are you on Twitter or Facebook? If so, please include your links so we can follow you!
@ChangeCoachPam
www.facebook.com/ElasticityChangeCoaching

Editor’s Note: Having a coach is an amazing opportunity to invest in yourself! You’ll be amazed at the way your grow as a person having someone encourage you and give you a gentle nudge to stay focused! Click over to Elasticity Coaching and download Pamela’s FREE MP3! Maybe she is the next person you need to connect with!

Gap Dress

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There is a new trend in town! Stenciled hair! Give your ponytail a fresh new look with this simple, fun trick! It gives your hair extra flair! Use with colored sprays and your kids have instant Crazy Hair Day style!  Check out the video for the How-to:

On my last visit to the salon, I accidentally over booked my husband so I had to bring my daughter with me to my appointment. A few hours at the salon can be dull and long for a seven year old but my stylist, Donna, made it fun for Montana! She gave her a cute updo, a colored extension and hair stencils while my color processed!

I think the stenciling is fun, especially if you are in a creative field like fashion or hair!

The product used is Eufora Touch Up (a colored dry shampoo). Look for a variety of fun colors from Eufora in the near future!

Thanks to Donna Kniss and Salon Tranquility for sharing this cool trend with us!

Donna Kniss @ Salon Tranquility & Spa
909-795-6005

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Oh my! It’s swim suit season! It snuck up on us again this year! Are you ready? If not, there is no better time than NOW to get started! A little tone is better than none. A loss of 5 pounds is better than zero. Get busy and make every effort to firm your tush and deflate those muffin tops!

3 Products to make getting fit more fun:

1. The Runner: This water bottle is amazing. AM-azing! I was so excited to have the opportunity to review it! Both ends can be removed so you can really clean it well and let it completely dry before using it again! It is dishwasher safe. I was also sent the Runner, which is a holder you put on the outside of the bottle. It holds my iPhone! I LOVE THIS! Not only can I use it while I run, I am an on-the-go mom and I hate lugging my handbag everywhere. I need someplace for my keys and phone. This holder is the answer. For workouts, you can store your energy gel, ID, etc. It’s such a genius product! Proper hydration is key to keeping your body running during your workouts! Take the water with you (and your phone, etc!) Check out CleanBottle.com for all the cool products! (kind of silly, I couldn’t get a picture with my phone in the holder because we were using the phone to take the picture! LOL)

2. The Trouble Spot Solution: Workout from home with this video training system put out by gorgeous mom, Holly Rigsby. She is the sweetest person, you’ll love her encouragement as she pushes you to trim your thighs, firm your butt and flatten your tummy! She’s like a friend that comes to your home to workout with you! The Trouble Spot Solution is currently on sale for a very limited time for $77 (original price is $147). That’s $70 off! This offer is only from May 22-25, 2012.

3. Marika Slimming Capri: When your crunches just aren’t enough to flatten your tummy, use a little trick called shapewear! Marika Miracles line is full of fabulous workout wear that also helps you look slim! The slimming capri has tummy control! Fabulous! There is a sheen to the fabric so I wouldn’t recommend wearing these when not working out (they are intended as workout wear).  Look good while you work out to look GREAT (you’ll be more motivated to dress in workout wear when it helps you look slim!).  Use code MIRACLES through the end of May for 20% off any full priced Marika Miracles purchase.

Get busy, girls!  Get ready for that swimsuit, get the gear to help you do it in style and comfort and stop complaining to your girlfriends about your flab!  Work it!  You’ll love yourself for it!

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