From style tips, coverage at Fashion Week and award shows, and posts about some of our favorite items, the AML Blog will give our readers daily "lifestyle lifts", fashion tips and keep them in the know with the most up-to-date fashion trends.
Front of The Class
Whether your flying to Paris, LA or Disney World, it has always been my number one rule when I dress for the airports or flying is to dress like first class. Gone are the days when two piece velor jumpsuits are even acceptable to wear out in public (ugh!), but when traveling, it is to my opinion [...]
New Years Eve Knockout
New Years Eve Knockout It is one of the biggest nights of the year. Forgetting the old, bringing on the new and it is the perfect excuse to splurge on a new dress for a night out with your favorite crew. Whether you prefer something chic and simple, or glamorous and radiant, we’ve done our work on [...]
Make A Statement
One of my favorite things about fall is the neutral colors, which are the perfect blank canvas’ for big, chunky pieces of statement jewelry. Whether its black, grey, white (no more white after labor day for me!), they just scream “Dress me up!!” Theres not much I can say about statement jewelry, because describing the [...]
Something Old, Something New, Something Recycled..
As much as I love the smell and feeling of a brand new dress or top, nothing feels as good as discovering something fabulous at a consignment store. One of the most well known vintage couture stores DECADES, has opened up DECADES.Two.1 featuring consignment pieces of high end designers. You can find everything from a [...]
These Boots are Made For Walkin..
One of our favorite signs of fall besides the foliage and cooler air is when the shoe racks are no longer filled with sandals and open toe pumps but knee high leather boots and booties. The right boots should always look good and feel good. There is no point in splurging on a pair of boots and [...]
New Year, New You.
Whether it’s organizing your closet, updating your image, or looking to re-invent your look all together, let Amy McLaughlin Lifestyles help. Specializing in wardrobe styling and consulting, closet re-organization and personal shopping, AML will help you do it all. You deserve to look and feel beautiful, no matter the budget. Contact one of us today [...]
Queen of Jewels
Celebrating a New Year calls for this; Good company, a cute dress, dancing shoes and the most sparkly jewelry that you own. Worried that you don’t have the time or money to invest in some new gems? We have found affordable and beautiful cocktail jewelry that will ring in your New Year looking insanely good. [...]
Our Love for Faux~Fur
Are you obsessed with faux-fur like we are? There is something so cozy, chic, stylish.. I could go on and on about faux-fur this season. Wearing it as a coat or throwing it over a plain white tee as a vest is the perfect touch to an ensemble. This season we love… DOLCE VITA ‘Sadie’ [...]
Eye On The Clock
Stay on time in 2011 in the most fashionable way. Referring to your Blackberry for the time can definitely get old, which is why designers have created watches that look sleek and stylish to wear while your out on the town. Take a look at our favorites. MICHAEL KORS ‘Madison’ Clear Crystal Watch www.nordstrom.com FENDI [...]
AML’s Favorite New Years Resolutions
Spend more time with family Make healthier choices Become more organized De-stress your life Put yourself first once and a while Try something new Learn something new Live the life you want to Love more Be more charitable Is organize your closet, or update your wardrobe on your list? Let us help! Contact us at [...]
Fashion Rewind: Our favorite looks of 2010
Jessica Alba in Vintage Lea Michelle at the 2010 SAG awards in Catherine Malandrino Cameron Diaz shined at the 2010 Oscars wearing Oscar de la Renta Kate Hudson at the 2010 wearing Emilio Pucci Taylor Swift at The 2010 CMT Awards in Jenny Packham Kate Beckinsale in Vintage at the Cannes Film Festival Jennifer Hudson [...]
Resort Style
Whether your soaking up the sun on the beaches of St. Tropez or laying by the pool at The Fountainbleu on Miami Beach, you don’t want to be seen in anything else but the hottest resort collections. Dolce & Gabbana Flower-Print Fitted Sheath Dress www.neimanmarcus.com Citizens of Humanity Thompson Santorini High Rise Skinny Jeans www.citizensofhumanity.com [...]
Amy McLaughlin Lifestyles Trend Report: Spring 2011
Although we haven’t even had our first real snow storm yet, nothing is going to stop me from talking about the spring 2011 fashion trends. After viewing many collections at NY Fashion week with my team, we were able to see the trends that are going to explode in the stores and on the streets. [...]
New Years, New Dress!
When a holiday like New Years comes around, it is the perfect reason to indulge in a beautiful dress. For a night that celebrates good times, new beginnings and a fresh start, why not treat yourself to something new too? Here are a few of our favorite picks for New Years Eve. Morgan McFeeters Draped [...]
A Time to Reflect
With less than a month to go before we ring in the New Year, lets take a time to reflect the top fashion trends of 2010…. Fur and Faux Fur Making a scene on all of the high fashion runways was faux fur vests, coats and boots. From Forever21 to Dolce and Gabbana, it was [...]
Mouthwatering Christmas Cookie Recipes
The weekend before Christmas is the perfect time to get out the flour and sugar and create a little Christmas magic. Here are some of my favorite cookie recipes for the Holidays. Enjoy! Gingerbread Men Ingredients 3 cups (390 grams) all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 [...]
The Perfect Present
You know those loved ones who you absolutely adore and but are IMPOSSIBLE to shop for? Whether the gift be small or large, showing someone how much you love and appreciate them doesn’t always have to come in a box or wrapped in beautiful paper. Let an Amy McLaughlin Lifestyles service be the perfect gift [...]
Easy & Elegant Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Whether your playing hostess or party guest, one of the best things about holiday parties are all of the yummy appetizers. These recipes don’t take long to make, and are guaranteed to be a crowd pleasers. Crostini with Thyme-Roasted Tomatoes Ingredients 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Kosher or sea salt [...]