1st Annual StyleLife Contest- Metro East, IL- 2011

Hello powerful, beautiful women (and men). It is such a beautiful time of year. People getting ready for the holiday season, changing colors in nature and reflections of who and what we are thankful for, not to mention all the great fall fashion trends that help us realize our inner superstar, are just a few reasons why right now is a perfect time for a contest. I know we are all busy, but this contest is meant to be a fun and uplifting break from the hustle-bustle. Hope you enjoy.

I am starting an Annual StyleLife Contest, and I invite you to enter if you live in or near Fairview Heights, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Belleville (all in ILLINOIS) or within 20 miles of the above towns. For every fifty (50) entries, I will choose one (1) winner. The prize is a StyleLife Consultation with yours truly. Further details, such as consultation date and time, will be discussed when I choose the winner(s).

Just send me an email at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com (by Saturday, March 12, 2011) and tell me about yourself, or someone for which you are entering, and what you are thankful for, what makes your life beautiful and/or what makes you feel beautiful. Please include your name, the best way to contact you and any other relevant information. Thank you.

I will post entries on my site for inspirational purposes. All of our stories are important and can positively impact others. However, if you would not like your entry and/or name posted on my site, please make a note in your email, and I will respect your wishes. Thank you.

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The Breakdown:

Who? One (1) winner per fifty (50) entries---- from Fairview Heights, O'Fallon, Belleville, Shiloh and surrounding areas within 20 miles, all within Illinois. Next year may include a different location/area.

What? The winner(s) will win a free StyleLife Consultation with me. We can arrange details according to the desires of the winner, such as appointment date and time.

When? Deadline for entries for the 1st Annual StyleLife Contest is

Saturday, March 12, 2011.

The winner(s) will be selected and notified within two weeks of the deadline date.

Where? This year's qualifying locations are Fairview Heights, O'Fallon, Belleville, Shiloh and surrounding areas within 20 miles, all within Illinois. If you are unsure whether your town/city is included, please email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com. Thank you. Next year may include a different location/area.

How? Tell me about yourself and what makes you thankful, what makes you feel beautiful and/or what makes your life beautiful. If you know someone who needs some pampering and lifting of spirits, you can enter for them as a gift. Please include your name (and the person for whom you are sending an entry, if applicable), the best way to contact you and any other relevant information. Thank you.

Hope you all enjoy this contest, and I am sure I will enjoy reading your beautiful entries. Have a fabulous day every day. Hope to hear from you soon. -Catherine

Fall Fashion 2010

Hey fashionistas and style queens/ princesses. Winter is around the corner, but there are still lots of days in this fall season left to strut your fall fashion and everyday style know-how.

Plaids done right, boots and booties galore (especially with interesting embellishments), opaque leggings, leopard print anything, lacy tights, ruffles, lace, pearls, trench coats and so much more feminine fabulousness is on trend right now. I am super excited about a chic classic growing in popularity for fall and winter- TWEED. Chanel lovers everywhere are celebrating. An outfit with a tweed jacket can be transformed from classic and prissy (of which I am still a fan) to punchy and unexpected by adding over a tight tank, with dark-wash denim jeans and sexy heels or over a fabulous dress with heels... Button the jacket, leave it open, put a belt (or ribbon) over the jacket... The possibilities are almost endless.

Keep in mind, most of the above trend-worthy items are pretty classic so this is a great time to buy staple pieces for your wardrobe. As always, flavorize each outfit with your own touch.

Accessories and hair are perfect avenues to customize your look further. High volume hair and sexy poofs are super hot now (and always have been to me, as I often do a voluminous poofy bun with my hair). Add a sassy clip and voila! With that said, you may want to make certain that you are completely satisfied with the volume of your hair before you walk out the door. How does your hair look from all angles? There is a fine line between "what-the-Jersey?" and sexy superstar.

Always make sure you are 100% confident with your whole ensemble. It should fit and flatter you, no matter which trend or style. You are beautiful, and your style should accentuate that (not detract from that).

Have a fabulous day every day! Stay stylish.