Who's Hungry?!

I love food. Problem is, when I get home from work I am so tired I never know what to cook, so I just don’t. I make Mac and cheese, "frozen delight platters"(this is what I call them to my husband so he thinks it something grand when really it consists of chicken fingers, fries, and pizza rolls). The other night I made buffalo chicken dip..and only the dip...then went on to ask my husband if that could be enough for his meal...needless to say I am not the best housewife!!

Its not that I am lazy when I come home!! The problem is that I do not have much experience cooking meals every night. When I lived on my own I did not make big meals. I ate random small dishes that filled me up and were fine to be considered dinner. But now I am trying to get more into cooking...but I run out of ideas of what to make!!! The times I have cooked it was fun, and I loved the feeling I had that I made a delicious and satisfying dinner.

So I need help! Do you have any recipes for me? maybe something quick, easy, or just so good that it is worth the effort and wait??? I am a hungry girl with an even more hungry husband...he would be forever grateful. I don’t know if he can take another "frozen delight platter". :)

by Beth

White Wedding??

Ahhh weddings!!! So beautiful. The bride; glowing, the flowers; perfectly bloomed, the food; magnificent. The bridesmaids…fighting???

Bridesmaid drama has been going on for years and will continue on for more years to come. “I hate the dress”, “this is too expensive”, “I can’t stand ____.” Fill in the blank. You name it, they will complain about it. If you are a lucky bride you will never know of this drama. One minute they are arguing with one another and giving attitude, the next, they are all smiles walking down the aisle, you as the bride are none the wiser..clueless of the petty arguments that are happening behind your back.

The arguing is not because the girls are mad at the bride. It’s the multiple personalities clashing and trying to plan events that everyone needs to agree on. Each person needs their opinion heard. We are all contributing our time and money, so I understand being vocal, but sometimes there is a line that should not be crossed. It needs to be understood that we are all different, and we all like different things, but the end goal is to make the bride have fun and be happy! How can that happen if everyone is focused on themselves and what they want?

The bride has picked each girl for a reason, she loves them and wants them to share her special day, and she feels they have something to contribute to her wedding day. What I am finding though is that “something special” can sometimes be a bad attitude…

By Beth

It's in the bag!

Yesterday my husband needed some cash. I told him I had some and all he had to do was run upstairs and grab some out of my wallet. After a few minutes passed I heard all sorts of noise coming from our bedroom. There were a few small “thuds” and the rustling of papers. When I walked in the room, my husband was on the floor looking distraught. Surrounding him was a pile of papers, a calculator, lip glosses, a change purse, a mint (unwrapped), an apple, a straw, a makeup bag, a fork, oxy wipes, bobby pins, a comb, many receipts, an empty Tylenol bottle, a travel size deodorant and a single sock to name only a few things.

“Beth, all I need is a dollar; I can’t even find your wallet in this mess..you do realize this is a handbag, not a suitcase right??”.

My secret is out!! I hoard things in my purse!!!! I am not a slob anywhere else; in fact I am the extreme opposite. I clean my house daily, I can’t stand clutter, and I love neat and tidy things. But my handbag…well this is a disaster! I love to throw anything in my bag. In the morning I put my lunch in it to carry it out the door..the mail? Rather than carry it I throw it in there..if my dog wasn’t 50lbs I would put him in there too. I like to think that I am not a slob, but in fact I am using my bag as an assistant!!!

What do you keep in your bag? Is it neat and tidy or a mess like mine!? Please tell me I am not the only person with this problem!! The worst part? I can’t stop! Even after admitting it and writing this, this morning my lunch went right in my bag, and as I was taking out my banana for breakfast, low and behold, last nights unopened mail came tumbling out!


By Beth

Fashion Question: What boot will make me look taller?

Got a fashion question? Email us at: metrostyleblog@gmail.com and one of our fashion experts will respond to you!


I'm short-5 foot. and I'm pear-shaped to boot. What boot is appropriate for my size and shape? Something that will make me look taller and longer-legged-but not any more pear-shaped? Thank you, Miranda


Hi Miranda,

The good thing about boots is they will only accentuate your legs and will not add any extra curves to your shape.

Try a bootie with a higher heel...the heel height will give you the slight added height you crave while the bootie will elongate your legs...try this will a skirt or a dress.

If you want to be a little more classic, then wear whichever boot height you love, but wear them with black pants. Black pants and a high heel will give you height and keep you comfortable in your sexy curves!

Be bold, have fun, love your look!

Answered by: Beth

Dad "Fashion"

A while back, my husband and I were having dinner with my parents when the talk of fashion began. I wanted a new pair of trendy skinny jeans that I saw in the store, but couldn’t decide if I should get them. That caused my dad to chime in with his “professional” opinion: “Beth, jeans are jeans. I’m still wearing jeans I bought back in 1997… why don’t you just stick with what you’ve got?”

Now, I love my dad for who he is, but his idea of “sticking with what you’ve got” is not the best fashion advice. Especially since his closet still contains the clothing from the events below:

· A Hawaiian shirt and yellow shorts that he purchased in 1987 for a summer birthday party (the shorts are approx. 8 inches above his knee).
· A grey tee shirt with a sketch of Mozart on it -done in black puff paint.
· At least 3 fanny packs, I didn’t stop him because I thought I understood his logic to having them.

He has changed so much since then, he dresses more in the now. His style consists of khakis, a belt, dress shirts and basic shoes. Imagine if he stuck with only what he had then?

One thing that has not changed and will always be a part of him: his fanny pack!!!!! No matter how close he comes to “normal” fashion, this one major “dad” item will always be with him, and you know what, without that he just wouldn’t be my dad! I will love him no matter what, even if he wants to wear those yellow shorts again one day…

by Beth

Who did it best at Fashion Week??

At fashion week one of the hottest trends coming down the runway was Metallics!!!

Who do you think did this trend the best? Derek Lam (left) or Badgley Mischka(Right)? Check out these gold dresses, both are elegant yet super sexy!!

Regardless of which designer showcased the trend the best, slip into one of these dresses and you will be the talk of the town!!

My vote goes to Derek Lam, I love the one shoulder style of the dress. The black belt and shoes, bare legs, really keeps this dress surprisingly simple yet still amazingly stunning!!!

By Beth

Who wore it best: Suspender Pants

Slouchy long suspender pants are very hot right now. Celebs are sporting them everywhere and in every look; dressing them up, dressing them down...they actually are surprisingly versatile. This look is very fashion forward, but if done wrong could equal a disaster!!

So who do you think accomplished the look best? Victoria Beckham or Finola Hughes?

I like how Victoria kept the top simple and sleek. The pants themselves are so big that they need to be balanced with a tighter shirt.

Who wore it best: Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Lopez?

Its time again to pick apart..i mean..compare, celebrities!

In this weeks who wore it best we compare Jessica Simpson to Jennifer Lopez. Who wore this tunic best? Jessica wears it as a top over skinny jeans and JLo takes a sexier approach rockin' this tunic as a dress!!! look at those legs!!

My vote is for JLo!! She looks amazing, and this already overwhelming tunic is simplified by pairing it with nothing but neutral shoes and a great bag! What do you think?

By Beth

Who Wore it Best?!

Hi everyone, thanks for all your feedback on who "wore it best"! Do you want to see more who wore it best with new celebrities? Let me know your thoughts and tell me who YOUR favorite celbs are, and we'll see if we can catch them in the act of wearing the same style as someone else! email me at metrostyleblog@gmail.com subject- "who wore it best".

Thanks for all the great comments so far!
-Beth

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

To Belt or Not to Belt

As I stare into my closet at my hanger full of belts I ask myself "How am I going to do this without looking like a fool?" I approach a red wide buckle belt and try it over my button down blouse. Wow, I really do look put together and instantly slimmer. The next day I try a low slung belt over a turtleneck and a skirt.

After a week of wearing belts every other day I realize it’s true what they say: you can wear them anytime with virtually anything your mind can dream up. Belts look amazing over sweaters, shirts, coats and dresses – just to name a few!

Wearing a belt is all about confidence and flaunting your curves! If you are a little heavier and want to create an hourglass figure…wear a wider belt high up on the torso. It takes pounds off immediately. If this does not feel comfortable and you want to feel less restricted wear a belt low slung on your hips to draw attention off your waist.

If you want to try the look but be more subtle about it, try self-belted pieces, like a dress or a wrap shirt. These give the illusion of a belt but are also extremely slimming and flattering to everyone.

Just go for it! Once you start trying different sizes over different pieces you will learn what works best for you. Remember, just because it looks good on your sister doesn’t mean you can wear it the exact same way. All you have to do to get the look is change the width of the belt and where you are wearing it on your body to flatter you in the best way possible.

By Beth

Quick Fashion Tip

Add some sparkle to your wardrobe!

Love the hot trend of sparkle and shine but not sure how to pull it off? When done right, metallic touches can pump up any wardrobe and take it to the next level of hot! To keep this trend looking bold but not overdone, take one glam piece and pair it with basic wardrobe essentials you already own.

From day to night metallic can look amazing. For a sexy yet subtle daytime look, try pairing this high shine blazer (shown at left) with your favorite jeans and a tank. Or to pump up your workday try wearing the blazer over a black blouse and dress pants.

To transform into a sexy and bold evening look, wear the high shine blazer as a jacket over a cocktail dress. Want more shimmer? Pump up the already bold evening look by pairing it with Metallic shoes or a shimmering clutch.

Now you are ready to effortlessly try one of the hottest trends of the season!