Maura Bannon

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• Posted DIY Tinted Moisturizer to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Our skin has been hiding under layers of clothing all winter. We are all hesitant to bare our white legs and arms! Fear no more! I have discovered a cheap and easy way to create your own tinted moisturizer. ...
• Posted Two Wrongs Don't Make a Stripe to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Did somebody say Beatlejuice? I don't understand why I am seeing everyone wearing vertical black stripes! They make you look like you're an inmate. In my opinion, these crazy jail stripes are a fashion no! ...
• Posted American Girl in Italy to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  I went to visit my sister Tess (whose photos were recently featured in Details Magazine!) in Florence, Italy last week. Italy is definitely a top contender as one of my favorite places in the world. The architecture is gorgeous; food...
• Posted Spring Look | Entire Outfit Under $100 to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Spring will be here before you know it! A new season calls for new clothes! If you're on a budget, then check out this amazing outfit for under $100. It's perfect for a day at the office and then out...
• Posted DIY Decorating: Save Your Shopping Bags! to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Part of the fun of shopping is getting a pretty bag with your new purchase. The Sales Associates always know how to wrap up your goods so perfectly! Every store has a different and beautiful bag for you to admire. Sometimes,...
• Posted Nail Polish Trends to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  There is nothing a girl likes more than having beautiful nails! When you're on a budget and can't spend money on getting a weekly manicure, perfecting the "at-home" mani is important. You might as well have fun with it, right?...
• Posted What To Wear To Chowderfest! to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Corn, Crab, Clam, New England ...do you know what I am referring to? The annual Chowderfest of course! This year the popular Saratoga tradition will be held on Saturday, February 2 from 11 AM - 4 PM. Now, let's talk about the important thing...What...
• Posted Winter Cape: A Fashion Do or a Fashion Don't? to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Capes always get recycled back into fashion and when they do, you either love them or you hate them. I happen to be a big fan. ...
• Posted Winter Fashion Inspiration to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Hello fashionistas! I didn't have much time to blog this week so I have compiled some winter outfit ideas for you to check out! None of them involve sweat pants or Uggs. ...
• Posted What Does Every Upstater Need? SNOW BOOTS! to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  If you're from Upstate New York, you know it's essential to have a good pair of snow boots to fight the winter elements. Boots that you can wear when you are frolicking in fat fluffy flakes and boots that you...
• Commented on Wear Cropped Pants During Cold Weather! How?
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• Posted Five Fab Gift Ideas under $50 for the Holiday Season to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  My favorite part of the holiday season is giving gifts to the people I love (I know that sounds corny, but it's true)! But between plane tickets and party dresses, the ever-growing list of who to buy presents for can...
• Posted Pumpkin Bread Pudding to Glens Falls Gourmet: A Cooking & Recipe Blog For Foodies!
  Hey Everyone! Bread pudding is a favorite of mine. It's so tasty and carbs are my favorite food, so naturally, I'm a fan of anything with bread. I made a pumpkin bread pudding with dulche de leche over Thanksgiving and...
• Commented on What's with the PJ's?
  I know, right? Have they even brushed their teeth?!...
• Commented on What's with the PJ's?
  Betty, I totally AGREE with you. It's a stupid look. Go back to bed you celebs!...
• Posted What's with the PJ's? to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  I've been seeing celebs wear the pajama trend left and right. I am actually very surprised by it. We all like to be comfortable in our clothing, but does that mean that it's okay to wear PJS? ...
• Posted Wear Cropped Pants During Cold Weather! How? to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  I found a really cool pair of cropped leopard pants for only $20 that I wanted to wear to work. Even though they were considered "summer" pants, I knew I could wear them in the winter. How, do you ask?...
• Commented on Things You Should and Should Not Do While Shopping | Listen Up!
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• Commented on Move Over Bagel Head.. Time to Make the Donuts!
  I know Jan, it's crazy! Are you going to try?...
• Posted Things You Should and Should Not Do While Shopping | Listen Up! to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Black Friday is just around the corner. There will be dozens of awesome deals at your local retail shops and people are going to be going crazy shopping for all of their holiday gifts. Since I work in the retail...
• Posted Tess B: A Real Girl's Fashion Profile to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Fashion is enjoyed by everyone! I caught up with Tess, a local fashion lover and junior at Buffalo State College where she majors in Fashion Merchandising. Tess gives us some insight on what she can't get enough of in the fashion...
• Posted The Best Vest List under $100. to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Are you wearing the same boring coat everyday? Why don't you try sporting a vest? Layering is key in the colder months and vests help you do just that! ...
• Posted Win a $100 Gift Card to A Head To Toe Salon! to What's New In Lake George: Business Openings & Community Events In Lake George
  Times are tough, so that means we can't always afford to pamper ourselves. Want to learn how you can indulge for FREE? ...
• Posted Kooky Halloween Getup to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  When Halloween rolls around, it's your excuse to dress up as something fantastic! Of course there is the standard witch, cop and Cleopatra costume, but I've found a few interesting get-ups to put in your head! ...
• Posted Homemade Granola! to Glens Falls Gourmet: A Cooking & Recipe Blog For Foodies!
  Granola is so easy to make and a healthy snack for you to munch on! Granola is a fun to make because you don't really need to follow a recipe. You can channel your inner foodie and throw in whatever you...
• Commented on Luxe Leather
  You can get them here: http://www.missguided.co.uk/sawyer-leather-panel-leggings Not expensive either! Thanks for reading gf! xoxo...
• Posted Luxe Leather to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Leather isn't just for rock stars and bikers anymore. It's for people like you and me! I am seeing leather everywhere this fall season and I am loving it. Leather is the epitome of sexy. Am I right?...
• Posted Move Over Bagel Head.. Time to Make the Donuts! to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Has anyone heard of the bagel head trend that is happening in Japan? You heard me right ladies and gentlemen! The process for this new, hot trend in Japan involves getting a saline solution injection under the skin like Botox...
• Posted Win a Family 4 Pack to the Halloween Hayride at Ellms Family Farm to What's New In Saratoga: Find Local Happenings & News In Saratoga
  Halloween is a fun time of the year for everyone, but sometimes it can get a little too spooky for the little ones. Ellms Family Farm offers a Halloween Hayride that totally kid-friendly and Saratoga.com is giving away a 4...
• Posted The Recessionista: How to Make the Most Out of Your Shrinking Budget to Fashion Cents: Saratoga Springs Fashion Trends & Style Tips
  Let's face it, we are in a recession. This is NOT cool for all of us fashionistas who want, need and HAVE TO HAVE the latest trends. I have come up with some simple guidelines, tips and tricks on how...