Tricky Trend: Rompity Rompers

Hi everyone!

Today's Tricky Trend is the romper. Otherwise known as the jumper or the playsuit, the romper is a tricky little trend as many women can feel childish in their onesie. ha. I've heard many friends state that they could "never wear" a romper. I disagree - I think most women could rock a romper...as long as some thought is put into the look beforehand.

Here are my romper rules that will help you from feeling like a three-year-old at daycare...

• Pay attention to fit: You're probably saying, "Durrrr, Coley". Yes. Of course you will pay attention to the fit. BUT, because rompers are all one piece, make sure that they highlight your best assets. This means that if you have great legs, don't buy a romper with fugly long shorts. If you have great arms, make sure the cut of the sleeve is favorable. Tiny waist? Make sure the romper is elasticized or can be cinched. While this may seem fairly obvious, I've seen some ladies in particularly heinous rompers.
• Keep in mind the fabric and the use: The cool thing about most rompers is that you can easily transition them from day to night. One main caveat to this is the fabric choice. A cotton or linen-blend romper may look great at the beach, but it's going to be tougher to transition into cocktail wear. On the other hand, a light-weight silk romper can serve double duty. I personally favor the more luxe looking rompers, but to each her own!
• Watch your assets: Keeping in mind the fit (see above), make sure none of your assets are hanging out. The romper is a fun piece, but because it's assembled into one piece, you can't really adjust the fit very much. If your assets are even slightly on display, just say no. You need to size up or find something else.
• Don't drink too much: You may not think about this until the situation arises, but rompers aren't great for heavy drinking situations. Every time you have to head to the ladies' room, the whole thing has to come down. This is especially obnoxious if your romper features buttons, a belt, or some other bathroom-hindering device.

So, those are just a few of my romper rules. Here's a little set of a few of my favorite rompers...

Day Dresses by Roxy
Scarves & Wraps by Bebe

Do you rock the romper? Any tips or tricks to add?

Product Review: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion, B

Hi everyone! Happy Monday...I hope you all had a great weekend!

Up for review today is a highly revered product - Bumble & Bumble's Styling Lotion. This is one of those products that you read about in all the fashion mags as God's gift to hair styling. So, when I chopped my hair in early February my *awesome* stylist used this little magical product on my new 'do.

Here are the product deets straight from B&B's website:

A versatile styling option for control, body building or sleekness, plus a nourishing moisturizer which leaves the hair soft with natural movement.
Who: Anyone; a good choice for fine, frequently styled, fragile or chemically treated hair.

When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion and before heated tools.

How: Spray on damp hair evenly by sections; work through and style.

Price: 2 oz. for $8 or 8 oz. for $23

And onto my review...

The Good: The product makes my hair "perform" better. I know that sounds incredibly weird, but when I use it I typically have more volume, more moisture and curls or waves hang in there longer. I dig the scent, too!

The Bad: While I don't use a *ton* of product, $23 for 8 oz. is a bit steep. This is especially true for sprays as we all tend to spray a bit more than we actually need - it's just more difficult to control. And while this product does, indeed, make my hair more manageable it's not such a significant change that the product is an absolute must have.

The Verdict: B, for me. I have pretty good hair in general - thanks, Mom & Dad - so I don't really need to tame it to the nth degree. The styling lotion definitely does what it promises, but the impact on my hair wasn't significant. And...I just wish it was a bit more affordable.

Coley's Tips: If you live (or visit) an outlet with a Cosmetics Company Store, they typically care Bumble & Bumble on the cheap. I bought my 8 oz. bottle for $17...hey, $5 in savings is a large latte. In terms of styling tips, I have used this product before blow drying or curling - that's when I think it performs best. Also, I recommend spraying into your hands and roughing up your roots with the product. This way, you can control the amount you use (reducing your spray waste) and the product gets to the most important place on your head, first.

That's all I have for today! Anyone out there use B&B's Styling Lotion?