The Jelly-Effect

Fashion, it's a rotating cycle. One day it's all about leggings, and the next it's about knee-highs! Well girls, the fashion wheel has been rolling for quite some time, and I never thought I'd see the day when jelly shoes came back into style. Oh yes, our favorite childhood classics and back in action with newer, chic and sleek styles that are making fashionistas everywhere taking notice. The shoes may have changed in style, but they stayed low in the price range. Can you say "score"? Comfortable, stylish, and inexpensive shoes? We're all there.

These old school jellies get a totally chic makeover with chain link gladiator styling and a buckled ankle. At only $12.50 a pair, these can be found at an Old Navy near you. Still feel more comfortable in a ballet flat? No problem! With the Melissa Cutout Jelly Skimmer from Urban Outfitters, you can. The shoes is available in red, yellow, and black and runs at $69 a pair. Opt for a more traditional pair of jellies with a little oomph. The peep toe, cutout, Fairytales Are True Jelly sandals from Urban Outfitters are the perfect style for the effortlessly cool fashion maven in you and they're only $10. With all the new cool jelly styles emerging in the fashion world today, you'll have trouble just choosing one.

What's your favorite new trend? Tell us via comment or email at loveglamourette@aol.com.
- Love, Glamourette

Product Spotlight

What's moisturizing, soothing, and fabulous all over? The Mentha Lip Tint glosses from apothecary all-stars C.O. Bigelow. All of the glosses are infused with mint, so when you apply the gloss, you have a refreshing, cooling sensation. The gloss is also 2% peppermint oil to freshen breath! Our favorite is a fantastic coral color with just a hint of shimmer. It's perfect on virtually every skin tone and actually makes your entire face seem brighter. The glosses are so perfect you can layer them over your favorite lip stain or just wear them on their own for a hint of color. With C.O. Bigelow glosses lips stay moist and protected.

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tints in Coral, Violet, and Bare Tint.

*Buyers Note* Currently, the C.O. Bigelow glosses are buy two get one free at participating Bath & Body Works. With the glosses only being $7.50 a piece it's a downright steal. Pick up a couple for you and give one to your friend!

Bye-Bye Dolly : Hello Babe!

It's time to put baby in the corner (sorry Patrick), and open give up some space for baby's gorgeous older sister! Put your best dress forward in this seasons more flattering, fitted, classic styles. The beautiful curvy silhouette the new ladylike and structured dresses of spring provide are to die for and flatter every body shape. You'll love the feminine cuts that accentuate your curves in all the right ways. Every woman has them, so what better way to show them off than in an über glam dress?

When searching for your perfect new dress, keep a few things in mind.
1. The dress should cinch on your waist (use a belt if necessary)
2. Make sure it's fitted enough to give your body the curves you want.
3. Look for deep, heavily saturated colors or black to give a more flattering effect. Too pastel or patterned and you'll draw attention to yourself for all the wrong reasons.

* If you find a dress and it doesn't fit you quite right, have it tailored. There's no better way to ensure that perfect fit than having it edited to your body needs. Now, good luck, and go shop!

Dita Von Teese does it right in Roland Mouret. Ashley Olsen (right) opts for a longer version of the silhouette, wearing Badgely Mischka. Beyoncé Knowles, creator of House of Dereon, looks fabulous in this champagne color dress by Armani Prive.

Trend Alert: Brights

This season is all about letting your true colors shine. So why not do so with a brightly hued piece to spice up your wardrobe? You'll definitely need more than one of these candy colored pieces in your closet to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Beauty Special

In The Nude.

Discover this season's must have look and reveal a naturally beautiful you. The fresh-faced look of Spring is pretty and casual, yet totally feminine and puts the spotlight on your gorgeous, glowing skin.
So go ahead, let it all hang out.
(The following products have all been tested and recommended by the Love, Glamourette staff.)

First thing's first, it's all about the foundation. Whoever said your foundation can't do it all? With this foundation, available in Target stores, really covers up everything without giving you a weighed down feeling. Your face looks clear, radiant, and beautiful. Use: Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Liquid Foundation, $10

In order to achieve a glamourous, glowing complexion use a blush. For a dewy, bright, fresh-faced look, use a soft sheen cream blush. The creamy product is easy to apply and bonds to your foundation, making it last all day long. Use: Pantina Cheek Sweeps, $6

Next up, the brows. They're the anchors of the face and yet so many women just let them run wild. Comb those brows! Groomed eye brows give an instant face lift and make your eyes pop. For extra hold, spritz hairspray on the brush. Use: E.L.F Brow/Lash Brush, $1

For especially bright eyes try using an eyelash curler. Curl lashes as to the lashlines as you possibly can, then again in the middle. Follow by applying one quick coat of a clear mascara, to hold the shape of your lashes. It'll give you a nice wide-eyed look, even on your most sleepy of days. Use: Revlon Expert Effect Lash Curler, $4 and CoverGirl Professional Natural Lash, $8

Finally, pump up those lips with a shiny, moisturizing lip gloss. The pearly color is flattering to all skin tones, and the shimmer makes your pout look absolutely irresistible. Going au natural has never looked so good. Use: Maybelline New York Shiny-Licious Lipgloss in Cola Float, $6

It all starts in the shower. By using a moisturizing shower gel, following by putting on a bit of your favorite floral or citrus scented perfume to give yourself the sweet, delicate scent of a fresh spring morning and make your skin silky smooth. Use: Marc Jacobs Daisy, $55 and Dove Moisturizing Beauty Body Wash, $7

Wandering about what to do with your hair? If it's straight, leave it straight, and give yourself a hippie-chic look, parting your hair down the middle. If your hair is curly pin it up in a cool messy bun. In between with wavy hair? Part it down the side for a true spring goddess look. Each style will aid in enhancing your perfectly beautiful, natural face.

- Giving you the style and beauty 411: Love, Glamourette

Greetings from Glamour Avenue

Lovely ladies of Earth, it's time to show the world what you're made of. For too long we've been forced to live up to the expectations of others. It's time to break the trend, break the mold. Love, Glamourette is here to help you reveal you! There's a war going on inside females all around the world, and it's time to fight back with bona fide glamour.


Now in order to truly unleash your glamour, you must follow the five glamour commandments.
1. Discard all inhibitions
2. Be true to yourself, 24/7
3. If you've got it, flaunt it
4. Laugh, smile and bat those lashes
5. Have fun!

Got that down? Fantastic ladies. I can tell, this is the beginning of a lovely relationship.

- Glamourette