Are you serious?

I am driving to work, listening to the radio station blah, blah and they cut to a breaking news update. This is great, I can get my news and pretend to hold my own with anyone smarter than me. So as we are conversing, "I can say you know what happened in Rwanda today...." ..So, I can be smarty pants too!

Guess what the update was on? It was on a Madonna’s Divorce and Paris Hilton’s break up! I almost crashed my car….

ARE YOU SERIOUS?

This is what breaking news has come to? Not that I don’t love a little gossip, every now and then, I am not above that. Discussions about a celebrity and a faux-celebrity like Paris Hilton? Miss famous for doing absolutely nothinnnnnggggggg! She’s not even a real celebrity but that’s a discussion for another day. No wonder the news corporations are going out of business

How can I be a smarty pants without my news? Yesss, it’s all about me.

For any news people reading this, please note that Celebrity Make Up and Break up is not news.

Repeat after me, Gossip is not news.

By Lee Lee

Splurges & Steals

Hey Bloggers…..

Do you have your eye on designer duds, but not enough cash to fulfill your need? No worries! There are so many great looks out there at affordable prices.

The key to looking like a million bucks is in the details, not the designers. When shopping, keep a few simple rules in mind and you can transform runway chic into everyday reality.

First, realize that fit is everything. Just about anything looks quality if it’s a perfect fit. A little tailoring can go a long way… Keep it classic. Neutral tones and natural fabrics can help make clothing at any price look high end. Pay attention to small details. A little something that makes an item special is key….overdoing it is a no-no.

Check out these finds that are just as desirable as the original...but at a much friendlier price.

	Party Dress Splurge: Ali Ro Paillette mini dress $225 Steal: metrostyle black sequin dress $59.99
	Activewear Splurge: Juicy Couture puff sleeve jacket $138 Steal: metrostyle cargo pocket jacket $19.99
	Shoes Splurge: Linda Pritcher snakeskin-embossed oxford $435 Steal: metrostyle embossed patent oxford $34.99

By Sarah

Who wore it best?

When I wear the same shirt as my best friend no one notices nor is it a big deal. When Kim Kardashian wears the same dress that Eva Longoria wore last year, it is all over the web as a big no- no!

However lately people have been less critical of the lovely ladies who don the same duds instead, they have just been comparing them to one another! Which is worse? Being gasped at that you wore the same thing, or being compared under a microscope? Well, being compared is much worse…so lets do it!

Who wore it better…Kim or Eva? My vote is for Kim, those curves and sexy attitude really make this dress as hot as it should be!!

Who is your vote for? Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts about who wore this dress best!

By Beth

Morning Struggle

The hottest commodity in my house is definitely the bathroom. Every morning we all make a mad dash for it and inevitably, my wife wins. Then she spends anywhere from thirty to forty-five minutes doing things I can't even guess at. (She's explained it to me several times before but as soon as words like "mascara wand" and "make-up remover" get involved, I zone out.).

Once she's done, she comes out looking exactly like she did when she went in. Then, it takes at least another half hour for her to pick out the perfect outfit which means I'm stuck waiting for her to put it on and finish all her last minute adjustments before I can jump in the bathroom.

This makes absolutely no sense! As a guy, I need only ten minutes to get ready: 3 minutes to shower, 3 to brush my hair and teeth and to put on deodorant, 2 to choose an outfit and 2 to put it on. I can't figure out why my wife needs so much time to look exactly the same as when she woke up. Call me unobservant but what exactly does she do with all that time and why is it necessary?

How long does it take you to get ready each morning? How long does it take you to pick out your outfit? Any clues into the female psyche would definitely help out this poor confused guy.

By Mr. Y

Getting Ready for the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again! Shopping & Stressing: 2 things I do so well! Does anybody else find holiday shopping stressful? Waiting in lines, looking for parking & being surrounded by a million stressed out crazy people??

This holiday season I decided to do all my shopping online. If you’re like me then you’re looking for everything in one place—a one stop shopping experience! I found several sites out there that gave me just what I was looking for—a Holiday Guide/Shop! You can find everything you need from great gift ideas to that perfect outfit for all your holiday parties!!!

This year we decided to offer our customers the same one stop shopping experience at metrostyle. Check out the holiday shop & find everything you need in one place—it’s that simple!

If you're not sure what to buy this holiday season...get a gift card!

Happy Shopping!

~Sally

P.S. If you're buying for your husband, wife, brother, sister or friends-you also have to checkout the Gift Finder at overstock.com. Select age, sex, relationship & their interest & you're done--it's so easy--you'll love it!

Warm Up Your Wardrobe!

Need to warm up your wardrobe? Check out the hottest winter coats of the season. Us ladies always need to look fabulous, so why not start from the outside in?

This season brings a variety of coats, all of which, by the way, are very stylish. From long to short, from wool to leather, from career to casual. There is a coat for every style and every need.

The double-breasted wool coat is a winter wardrobe essential! It’s one coat that will never go out of style. It’s a classic and great for work or for that special occasion.

The quilted jacket is great for the weekends. It’s has a modern look and it’s great for those busy Saturday mornings running errands. It’s also machine wash which is always a plus.

The long leather coat is a must have. It’s another great style that will never go out of style. Great feminine look and it works well over a sexy dress or a pair of trousers with a great top.

Remember we all need at least one coat and a wardrobe of coats for every occasion!

By Diane

Too Fat for Skinny Jeans?

Do you feel like you can’t wear skinny jeans? There are so many different styles of denim to choose from. There’s bootcut, skinny, wide leg, high waist, low rise, suspender, flare…the list goes on, as well as all the different washes (dark, light, color).

When I go to the mall to look for a pair of jeans, I never knew if I could get away with wearing skinny jeans. Then I ask the question, what type of shoe do I wear with a skinny jean? What type of top do I wear? As I look through magazines and watch TV, I notice that many people wear longer tops/tunics with skinny jeans, people also wear them with a cropped blazer or even a t-shirt.

As I bought my first pair of skinny jeans, I realized that skinny jeans are not just for skinny people, any shape/size can wear a skinny jean. It is a misconception that you can only wear a skinny jean if you are thin. No matter how big or small you are a skinny jean looks good on anyone once you accessorize with a belt, and a sexy pair of pumps or boots. What I love about metrostyle is that you can find any type of denim jean, including many skinny jean styles, up to a size 20T!!! So I don’t want to hear anyone else say that they are not skinny enough to wear skinny jeans!

By Allie