trend watch: LACE DRESSES

Okay so the lace trend is nothing new but it's still going strong and still fabulous!  A lot of celebs have been stepping out in everything from colorful to neutral lace.  Check out how you can get the look for less...

Thandie Newton attended the Good Deeds premiere in a neutral in a muted 3/4 sleeve gold lace mini dress.  You can get a similar look right now with the Traffic People Lace Tutu dress available at Asos.  This dress normally retails for $145 but is on sale right now for only $71!   

Or you could heat things up a bit with a bright red lace dress like Stacy Keibler did at the Marchesa Fall 2012 runway show.  You can get some similar looks for less right now on ModCloth.  Go bold with the Citrus and Listen Dress for $54.99 or go a little darker with the Infrared Lace Dress for $72.99.  No matter which one you choose you are sure to make a statement!

Don't want to fully commit to the lace look?  Take a page from Amber Heard's style book and choose a dress with just a little lace detail on it.  The Laced Sweetheart Dress is only $58 right now at Nasty Gal.  This style is sweet, feminine, sexy and totally affordable!

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Bad Joan

get the look: JENNA DEWAN RED HIGH WAISTED WIDE LEG PANTS

How adorable is Jenna Dewan in this outfit?!  Love her red high-waisted pants.  And she pulls the look off perfectly with just a simple white shirt and black 3/4 sleeve jacket.  Red, black, and white is always a great combo; the simple color palette allows these fabulous pants to stand out... as they should!

Here is how you can get the look:
-Red High Waist Flare Jeans at ASOS - $62.67 / Sale $25.07
-Visiting Professor Jacket at ModCloth - $79.99
-Tiered Ruffle Tank at Old Navy - $22.94
-Rock the Weekend Ring at ModCloth - $11.99
-Cuff Luck Bracelet by ModCloth - $24.99

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Bad Joan

recipe: MUSHROOM POTATO SOUP WITH A HINT OF SAGE

Want a creamy mushroom soup without the heavy cream?  Try Bad Joan's Mushroom Potato Soup; it's thick, creamy, and filling without using cream!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECIPE!

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Bad Joan

get the look: RACHEL MCADAMS POLKA DOT DRESS AND OPEN FRONT CARDIGAN

Rachel McAdams took a break from promoting her new film The Vow by shopping at the Dior Boutique in Beverly Hills.  She wore a flirty polka dot dress, open front sweater, and simple heels.  This easy, feminine look works for everything from shopping with the girls to date night! 

Here is how you can shop the look:
- Antique Shop Sweetheart Dress on ModCloth - $54.99
- Pleated Long Cardigan by Bebe - $89
- Crista Heels by Dollhouse - Retail $34 / Sale $32.30

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Bad Joan

Happy Valentine's Day

Jacket and Necklace from Style Blender

Happy Valentine's Day!  Don't do anything Bad Joan wouldn't do....  ;)

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Bad Joan

recipe: CARROT AND RAISIN DIP WITH HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS

Do you love chips and dip? Check out this flavorful and nutritious alternative!

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Bad Joan

get the look: BAR REFAELI LONG BLACK DRESS

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Bar Refaeli looked sleek and elegant while working the red carpet at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards.  A long black dress is a good winter alternative to the "little black dress."  The longer hemline makes this a more formal look but you can put a versatile twist on this traditional look by choosing a high low hemline.  An uneven hem makes this look of-the-moment and you can easily play around with dressing it up or down!

You can get this look for less with the Dr. Feelgood Dress by Lizzie Parker (as seen on the right).  This dress is made from a soft jersey fabric and fits like a glove!  And don't forget to check out Lizzie Parker on TV next month when she competes on NBC's Fashion Star!

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Bad Joan

Style Blender: A New Way To Shop

We all have items in our closet that we are not wearing for one reason or another. How about trading those items for equally fabulous pieces, of equal retail value? In other words, wouldn’t you love to turn good quality clothing that is just hanging in your closet into fantastic new items?! Well then you are in luck because Bad Joan and her fashionista friends got together and created Style Blender; the place where all of this is actually happening!

Style Blender is a women’s trading club that works on a points value system; once your membership has been approved you can bring in the clothing you are not wearing and Style Blender will give you points for those items. The number of points reflects the item's original retail value so that you are getting more points for expensive items and less for inexpensive items. Those points then become your currency to go shopping!

Check it out....

If you are in LA you have to come by and check it out!  For more info on Style Blender including location information and hours click HERE.

Have a wonderful weekend!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

recipe: LEMON SHALLOT QUINOA

Want a yummy, filling, and healthy meal or side dish? Then try Bad Joan's Lemon Shallot Quinoa recipe!

CLICK HERE TO GET THE RECIPE!


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Bad Joan