Scent is one of those things that is quite often overlooked:  women get ready in the morning, they're running late and quite often the last thing that they do is brush their teeth before rushing out the door and heading to wherever they're needed.  We think that's a mistake.  It only takes about 8 seconds to pick up one of those pretty bottles sitting on your vanity (or night stand or bathroom counter or wherever else you might have it) spritz some perfume on your neck and wrists and then make a mad dash for the door.  Those 8 seconds are beyond valuable too - they last all day:  strangers who walk past you will notice a hint of scent, your clothes will have that "you" smell to them and when you come into close contact with friends or someone special they'll notice a little something special about you.

A lighter version of Coco, Coco Mademoiselle has become Chanel's best selling fragrance in recent years, overtaking the famous Chanel N5 for the first time in history.  Lighter yet still spicy and sensual it's perfect for cocktail dresses or anytime you're feeling sultry. Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle, 3.4 oz, $120

French for 'life is beautiful', La Vie est Belle is on the lighter side but still all woman and perfect for  any workday. Lancome's La Vie est Belle, 3.4 oz, $108

Fun, fresh and flirty, Live Colorfully will help boost even the worst Monday.  Wear it anytime you need a pick me up or when you're feeling especially energetic to help maintain the mood. Kate Spade's Live Colorfully, 3.4 oz, $95

Daisy Eau So Fresh is a lighter twist on the classic Daisy:  lighter and more fruity, this version is a perfect wear-anytime fragrance when nothing else seems to fit because it goes with everything.  Besides, who can resist that bottle? Marc Jacobs' Daisy Eau So Fresh, 4.2 oz, $95

Chanel N5 may be the classic Chanel fragrance, but for us it was just too heavy and serious which is why we were so excited to see N5 Eau Premiere.  Much lighter and softer than the original, Eau Premiere is becoming one of our favorite everyday scents - still chic but fun at the same time. Chanel's N5 Eau Premiere,  3.4 oz, $130

Last but not least, Pretty is exactly what it sounds like.  A light, pretty fragrance perfectly suited for most outfits and events but reminds us most of dressing up for church on Sunday:  it's very ladylike. Elizabeth Arden's Pretty, 3.3 oz, $65

When it comes to ready-to-take-home-and-wear-everywhere styles, we have a couple of go-to stores.  First and absolutely foremost?  J.Crew.  We've been a loyal client there for years and the rumor through the grapevine is that there will be a store coming to Broughton Street downtown Savannah soon.  We couldn't be more thrilled to hear this, although Mr. Harbin and a wallet didn't share our sentiments.  Regardless, we're excited and when we received the latest style guide in the mail there were of course, several things that caught our eye.   Need a Summer update now that we've completely skipped those cool Spring mornings and jumped right into it's-70-degrees-at-5am days?  Us too.  See our picks below!

Florals never go out of style, but they do get a modern update in a new fluted shape and colors other than pink.  Pair with a laid back top and kicks for an effortless look,

Sophia Webster for J.Crew has us swooning.  We'd like one of each whimsical pair, please.

Need to dress up a basic work or play outfit?  Statement jewelry to the rescue.

Yes, my dear, we want this sweatshirt too.

The pencil skirt gets a chic makeover with a slightly longer below-the-knee length and a side slit to help make things more comfortable.

This summer, embrace your metallic side with gold, silver and plenty of pretty accent colors - the bolder the better.

Photos courtesy of J.Crew.

If you're one of the girls who likes to be on trend, who knows what's happening in the fashion world (and what isn't) then you need to read this because this season's "it" shoe isn't what you might have expected. 

Mules.

But don't worry, these aren't the mules your grandmother wears, these are re-interpreted in a fresh, modern way.  Heels range from kitten to practically stilettos, chunky to slim so there's plenty to choose from.  They're certainly growing on us.  Scroll down to see our favorites - when you're out shopping look for interesting shapes, textures and details to keep the look from aging you.

These pink Stella McCartney mules, $765, are simple in the front but have an interesting back and heel that people are sure to notice when you turn.

Garner plenty of attention in these zebra print 10 Crosby Derek Lam mules, $375

More night on the town than work appropriate due to the tall, slim heel this Gianvito Rossi pair, $219, would be perfect with a cocktail or formal gown

Look for interesting textures and colors like this embossed silver pair from Jeffery Campbell, $155

One of our favorites, we love the bright, bold, embossed yellow leather created by Maison Martin Margiela, $995

Yesterday we had the chance to do an implied photoshoot.  Implied as in people will assume that you're naked.  Well, okay, you are naked, but think Vogue Italia not playboy, lady parts are covered and it's very tasteful.  There were some boudoir shots thrown in as well with pretty, feminine, but still very sexy lingerie and it was hands down, our favorite shoot we've ever done.  We love working with Starla Little and this time the concept was to focus on the objectification of women - how women are turned into objects instead of being seen as people...they are faceless.

We have to admit, there was a little nervousness going on.  Am I going to look fat?  Are things going to bulge where they shouldn't?  Is my hair pretty enough?  Are my boobs going to look weird?  We would like to think that we're pretty secure and self-confident but those thoughts have a habit of popping up, especially in a shoot like this where there aren't really any clothes to work with.  For the most part, it's all you.  Literally.

We're all about loving yourself and accepting yourself the way you are - and if you've got any hangups about your body this may well be the way to fix them.  After seeing a few of the unedited photos (thank you Starla for the incredibly fast turn-around!) we've never felt more beautiful, sexy, feminine and self-confident.  All of those self-perceived flaws that we see in the mirror don't translate on film and it's almost like looking at a photo of someone else.  It's beautiful.  You're beautiful.



Thank you to Starla Little for some of the most beautiful shots we've ever seen.  We're absolutely in love.  Be sure to check out all of her work and if you're in Atlanta on Thursday, May 22nd be sure to check our her first exhibit with Raw Artists.

On Monday we were on location in Bluffton, SC for a hair photoshoot...it's one of the perks of being a redhead:  when someone requests models of all hair colors it's usually the redhead that's hardest to find and people will seek you out instead of the other way around.  Hair shoots are some of our favorites; we love seeing what they're going to do with our are-you-related-to-Mufasa mane of hair.  This time we learned a few tricks that we can't wait to try out at home.

Even without any styling our hair is very thick and has large curls to start with so it makes sense to work with our natural volume to create something even bigger.

Who knew that crimping would ever be popular again?  This time around, it's used to create a second texture and give hair more volume.  For this look you'll need a micro crimper - find one online at Amzazon.

Our hair is a fiery copper-red, curly and very thick.  It holds whatever stylists want to do to it making us a prime candidate for big, dramatic, over-the-top looks.  Danielle Keasling, owner of Salon Karma and who is completely amazing, started by crimping the front part of our hair, from the bangs to slightly back and to the temples.  Yes, you read that right:  crimping.  Like you used to do in middle school.  This version is decidedly more chic though - instead of crimping our entire head and leaving it all flat and melty-looking, once the hair was cooled, the pieces are brushed out resulting in some incredible texture and volume like you wouldn't believe.  Who knew?

After crimping, creating waves and braiding - look at all that texture!

Danielle then manipulated the front part of our hair into a loose, thick braid that wrapped back on itself and was anchored just shy of the crown.  Once secure, individual pieces of the braid were tugged towards the outsides to give the look more volume.  The end result is not only cool but the mix of textures is quite new.  

Double barreled curling irons (find one at Amazon) like this one will create waves as opposed to spiral curls - perfect for a look like this when you need volume and drama.

Using a double barreled curling iron, she then took inch to inch and a half sections of hair and wrapped them around the barrels in a figure-eight style.  After holding the hair there for 10-15 seconds, the barrels create pretty, imperfect but very bouncy waves that are easy to manipulate.  Add a little hand-backcombing and you've got some big, incredible hair going on.

Our newest hair product obsession, Orbite Dry Texturizing Spray (available at Net-A-Porter and select salons) is our new go-to product for creating volume since it doesn't weigh hair down or make it sticky.

Orbite dry texturizing spray is possibly the most amazing product on the planet (or at least the most amazing one that we're just recently learning about).  Part dry shampoo, part texturizing spray, it will leave your hair big and voluminous - for us it almost doubled the volume - without the sticky texture of some hairsprays or the white chalky look of some dry shampoos.  We're considering it a miracle in a can.  

After hair and makeup we're ready for the shoot - we can't wait to try this styling technique at home!

For look number two our hair was pinned up to create a silhouette reminiscent of a fauxhawk that looks incredible when viewed in profile.  And as simple as it was to create, we think we've found our new easy-to-create updo.

We're big believers in working with what comes naturally, whether that's personality, hobbies or, like in this case, hair styles.  Let us know how this worked for you - or better yet, send us some photos!  Happy styling!

With waves and volume like this, we felt that a drink with Mr. Harbin was an absolute requirement.  After all, why waste such perfect styling?

Thank you to Danielle Keasling of Salon Karma for the beautiful styling and Candace Perry for booking us for the shoot (we can't wait to see you photos!), photos courtesy of Jacqueline Harbin.

Everything came together at the 2nd annual Foodies and Fashionistas Runway Show benefiting Relay for Life.

This past Thursday, the 17th of April, we were sitting in hair and makeup getting ready for the Second Annual Foodies and Fashionistas Runway Show, benefiting Relay for Life.  This year the show was held at Panini's downtown Beaufort, SC and was even bigger and better than last year.  Our good friend Starla Little single-handedly headed up the entire event:  from working with Panini's to host the event and provide a portion of the sales to benefit cancer research to coordinating for three stores (Beaufort Clothing Company, Barefoot Bubbas and Lulu's) to showcase their clothes, having the models' hair and makeup done by the amazing team at Color Me Rad, coverage for the event from Jon Arthur Photography, styling from Style to Bits in addition to holding auditions and ultimately choosing seven different models to walk in the show.  To say she's been a little busy might be a slight understatement.

Model - and coordinator! - self!

With beautiful, body con dresses like this one, it's easy to see why Lulu's boutique is so popular.

Beaufort Clothing Company specializes in upscale resortwear like this beautiful blue dress.

The finale looks were one of our favorites - we always love drama.

Backstage, just before the show started.

If you missed the 2nd Annual Foodies and Fashionistas Show, don't worry, there's always next year, and you can always browse the photos from the show.  If you're in the Savannah area be on the lookout for Starla in the Telfair Art of Great Fashion show coming up in May...this year they've teamed up with Marc Jacobs and it promises to be an incredible show!   Be sure to check out Style to Bits, Color Me Rad, Jon Arthur Photography and Starla Little.

Our very own redhead, Jacqueline Harbin, in her second look from Lulu's

We can't help but love this easy and effortlessly chic look with fierce hair and makeup.

There is no such thing as too much tulle as far as we're concerned!

Normally awards shows have fabulous fashion:  they're full of beautiful people sporting some of the most gorgeous clothes we've seen off the runway.  The 2014 MTV Movie Awards was not that show.  Incredibly enough, there were only one or two outfits that really wowed us, the rest were either simply underwhelming or left us shaking are head going "what the hell were they thinking?".  Not to say that most of the ladies in attendance didn't look good - hair and makeup-wise, most were flawless.  It was just the choice of outfits.  Seriously, it's the MTV Movie Awards, not the Oscars.  Now was the perfect time to take a fashion risk but to us, it seemed like almost everyone missed the mark.  We must admit, we were mildly disappointed.

Take a look for yourself and let us know what you thought!  

We like Amanda Seyfried and we like St. Laurent, we just wish she had left the jacket to Seth MacFarlane and let the glittery mini skirt have all the attention.

When people talk about proportions being all wrong, this is what they mean.  We applaud Iggy Azalea for taking a risk in her John Galliano dress, we just can't figure out why she had the last three feet of the skirt chopped off...perhaps to show off the shoes?  Which is another problem - we like the shoes, honest, they're fun but they're just too much with this.  Last, but not least, the huge, crazy crimped ponytail.  Ummm, no.

We've been a Jessica Alba fan since Idle Hands and Dark Angel; it's hard to believe that gorgeous body has given birth to two kids.  From the waist down and the neck up, we're in love - the citron Kenzo skirt is perfection and her hair and makeup is both effortless and fresh.  But that Piece d'Anarchive top!  Entirely too young and unflattering for such a gorgeous girl - a plain white tee with statement jewelry would have been a much better option Jessica.

Lupita Nyong'o is still relatively new to the red carpet scene so we're going to give her the benefit of the doubt and go with she didn't realize this was a more laid back awards show.  Her colorful Chanel Fall 2014 dress is certainly a head-turner (the shoulders are our favorite - beading gets us every time) but it's just too serious for this show.

As far as we're concerned, Rihanna can do no wrong and she is gorgeous as always but her Ulyana Sergeenko Couture ensemble is making us sleepy.  Like, literally sleepy.  We love sexy pjs but normally we don't wear them on the red carpet.

By far our best dressed of the entire event, we realize a super sexy, black Barbara Casaola gown isn't the biggest fashion risk but the detailing on the shoulders, the pockets and that oh-so-daring plunge held our attention all night.  Not only does it fit her like a glove, it looks young and fresh, just like her hair and makeup.  Well done Rita Ora, we salute you!

Xena, Warrior Princess, is that you?  Separately, these leather pieces from Balmain's Fall 2014 line are very cool, especially the skirt but most importantly, in a different color (Moss green?  Really?) but together they make Shaliene Woodley look like she's auditioning to be part of the next 300 movie.  We do, however, covet her Jimmy Choos.

Photos courtesy of Vogue and Glamour.

Rainy days don't have to get your spirits down - grab a fun, yet functional pair of jeans and a brightly colored bag to keep your spirits up.

Suspenders aren't just for boys these days - we borrow Mr. Harbin's on a regular basis, just make sure you add some feminine accessories to keep the outfit from looking overly like you just stepped out of your man's closet.

While our Tiffany key and charms is an ever-present staple (our 1st, 2nd and 3rd anniversary gifts from Mr. Harbin), we always like to layer on a few extras; why not add a hot pink and gold bottle opener over a pretty, chunky sparkling piece?

Life is entirely too short to be serious all the time - we guarantee you'll smile every time you check your watch with this bazooka pink strap and face and who doesn't love a chic pair of glasses?

Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Harbin.