Today, I’m pleased to have my friend and fellow Fashionista, Misty Evans, guest blogging. She and I share a love of beautiful clothes and, well, writing! Misty has some fabulously fabulous books. Her latest, Witches Anonymous, recently hit Samhain’s Top 10 list! So, won’t you take a moment to check out her books? You won’t regret it. 🙂
Oh, and, if you post a comment today you’ll be entered in a drawing to win your choice of one of Misty’s books. Comments must by posted by midnight CST. And to double your chances of winning, sign up for her newsletter by sending her an email (click the link)! Winner will be notified by email and posted on tomorrow’s blog. Enjoy!
I fell in love with Confessions Of A Shopaholic by Sophia Kinsella years ago, before everyone knew how to speak Prada or the term ‘shopaholic’ became a sought after title. When I began writing fiction myself, I discovered how fun it was to live out my fashion addiction vicariously through my characters. My real-life budget was slim; my characters, however, were living la vida fashionista.
Amy, in Witches Anonymous, sums up my alter ego perfectly with this statement, “I have only one vice in life-lust. I lust for sinful men, dark chocolate and designer shoes.” In Amy’s closet, you’ll find D&G as well Louboutin. She actually went to Paris for a special pair of Louboutins. You can read why and what kind of trouble they got her into here. Trust me, they were worth every penny and then some.
Zara, in I’d Rather Be In Paris, is tagged by fellow CIA employees as a pampered rich girl. While she hates being lumped into the Paris Hilton category, she isn’t about to give up her Prada lifestyle. A pivotal point between Zara and her partner, Lawson, comes when he helps her take off a very expensive Valentino dress before they enjoy a night together…
Zara thought about it for a moment, looking down at the folds of white silk covering her legs. It would be a shame to wreck such a wonderful dress, but…
“Forget the dress. I can replace it if necessary.”
A sensual smile danced on Lawson’s mouth, and he stepped toward her. “You had to think about it.”
She took a step back. “It is a Valentino.”
The next morning, she wakes to find the Valentino hanging on a nearby wardrobe. At that moment, Zara realizes that Lawson gets her, all because he hung up her dress.
In the story I’m writing now, my heroine Brigit isn’t into fashion. She shuns suits and designer labels and is most comfortable wearing Gap. I share her down-to-earth love of clean lines and colorful layers. Gap also fits my budget and my lifestyle with twin boys and a dog who needs lots of exercise. What I gave Brigit was a love of lipstick.
“Wicked Woman?” Truman walked back into the bedroom and held up several tubes of lipstick. “Drama Diva? Professional Pink? Brickhouse? Where on Earth do you find these crazy colors?”
“The Rimmel beauty counter.”
“Have you ever worn any of them?”
Not often. Mostly she bought them for their names. They made her believe that if she did wear them, they’d provide whatever their name promised.
Ah, yes, fashion labels can often provide whatever their name promises…shopaholic, pampered rich girl, or maybe, smart investor like Rebecca Bloomwood. Until my fashion budget grows, however, I’ll have to keep living la vida Fashionista through my fictional characters, but oh what fun I have with them!
Misty Evans is an award-winning, multi-published author of CIA thrillers and paranormal comedy. If you like your heroines well-dressed and your action fast-paced, check out her books at http://www.readmistyevans.com. You can also catch Misty living la vida fashionista at http://www.solestruckfashions.com where she writes a monthly fashion column.
😛 Misty Evans has some of the best dressed books in the business. Disqualifying myself from winning the book (darn it) I own Witches Anonymous already and it’s scorching and too much fun! Great blog, thank you!
I am more into lipsticks than I am shoes. But Michelle is trying hard to corrupt – um, I mean – teach me the finer aspects of the fashion world.
Great blog, Misty! And thank you, Michelle for hosting her.
Hey Misty!
Wonderful post. I’m not so much into fashion as I used to be when I went out to work, but I still love nothing more than that lift you get from feeling attractively pulled together. I loved your excerpt about the lipstick names—OPI does the very same with nail polish. And know what? I think that sometime’s they really do provide what the name promises 😀
Fun blog! I like nice shoes, but I like them best if they don’t cost too much. Usualy I’m walking around the house in my slippers.
Hi Donnell. I love your comment that I have the best dressed books in the business! What a great sound bite. I’m going to use that the rest of the day. Maybe the rest of my life!
Thanks for stopping by (and for buying my books!).
So, Sandy, you’re a lipstick gal, huh? Have you tried the new Chapstick True Shimmers? Subtle shine, good for your lips and they have tasty flavors. My favorite is Botanical Berry. It reminds me of the flavored Avon lip glosses I wore as a girl.
Good to see you here!
Ellen, you’re a woman after my own heart. I love the extra lift a lipstick or nail polish name can give us along with the color! Such a small thing can have enormous impact on how we feel. Sort of like wearing a sexy bra under your work suit. 😆
Hugs to you!
Edie, if you love your slippers, more power to you! Comfort above all at home, right? I wear slippers at home too. My favorites are plush and furry…usually I find great clearance ones at Target or Old Navy.
When I leave the house, though, I dress from the shoes up! 😀
Thanks for stopping by!
Great blog post, Misty. I’m with Ellen, don’t really care as much about fashion as I used to when I was working. Now I am into comfortable and casual clothes, and love lip gloss and yummy body lotion.
Sounds like an author I should start reading. Hi! I’m the new girl here. Just out browsing for new material to get lost in.
I am like a fashion hazard. I really don’t have the time (mother of three boys and an impatient hubs) for fashion. And make up? What’s that. Hehe I haven’t worn make up for years (except on Halloween). But the chances I do get to dress up, to look nice, it makes one feel incredibly nice.
Nice blog!
Hey Mist, just wanted to say love the post today today and I just WISH I was a fashion Diva, however, having three teenage girls I can’t afford to pay attention let alone get into fashion. I’m with Cathy, I am all about the lip gloss and lotion.
Great post! Witches Anonymous and I’d Rather Be In Paris sound great!
Hi Cathy! Comfortable and casual can still be fashionable. It’s all about your style and the way you mix and match things. Since I’m in love with casual chic, I write the Fast Fashion column at Michelle’s other blog http://www.solestruckfashions.com . You might find some ideas there on the 5th of every month!
And body lotion…again, this is like that little something we do just for us that can instantly lift our mood. I love it too!
Welcome Ashley! I’m all for getting lost in a good book. As a reader, there’s nothing better and as a writer…well, there’s nothing better!
Hope you’ll give my books a try. And if you want to double your chances of winning a free one to start you off, be sure to sign up for my newsletter.
Thanks for hopping over from the Samhain Cafe!
Hi, Ashley! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
The books sound really good!I am so not a fashion diva.But when I do dress up..I look good!
Raonaid…with a name like Luckwell, you don’t need fashion, sweetie! What an awesome last name. The powers that be should name a lipstick or nail polish after you. I’d love to have a well of luck to dip into whenever I wanted!
Kids and hubby can make fashion interesting (aka challenging). Start small. A lipstick or a scarf. A fabulous pair of Sketchers. Then dress around that, keeping your schedule for the day foremost in your mind. And don’t be afraid to dress up your inner self. Like I mentioned with the others, a sexy bra or excellent body lotion can give you a boost.
Fashion really starts in our minds and in our moods, so tackle those first. Once you’re glowing inside, your light will radiate outward!
Val, work your fashion, dear! Lipstick and lotion are great starting points and may be all you need. But press those girls into service. They can give you a beauty makeover this weekend and you have some awesome bonding time!
I have two boys, so I’m envious!!
Thanks, Amy! Both books were great fun to write! 😉
Hey Maggie, we all deserve to dress up once in awhile, don’t we? Even if it’s just to run to the grocery store, we can spend an extra ten minutes and throw on our favorite belt or switch to a chic purse. The little extra boost is worth it.
I bet you look fabulous when you dress up! You go, girl!
Hi Michelle and Missy! What a kick-a$$ cover for WITCHES ANONYMOUS. Love it! (I before typed Confessions, forgive me Missy, LOL) I must of read something with that so I was thinking too much! I actually was replying on the wrong post at first too! After checking out your site Missy, I got all your books going on the wishlist! I too get the Freebie that’s up over on Samhellion site (not sure of spelling). I love your humor! Its fun and uplifting!! I don’t get much chances to dress up, but I love it when me and the hubby do get to do that. He’s very good looking when he does!
Hi Caffey! I’m excited you now have all my books on your wishlist. Good luck in the drawing!
I’m sure your hubby thinks the same about you when you’re dressed up. 😀
I’m not much of a fashion diva Misty. I like comfy shoes and jeans or sweats when I’m not working but maybe when I read your books that would convince me. LOL! I haven’t read any of your work yet and looking forward to it.
What a fun blog. I have to admit that I’m not much of a fashionista, but I do like to see fashion on others. For me, as long as I look good and am comfortable, I’m happy without needing a designer label. Your books sound like a lot of fun.
Missy, great blog! Your books sound very interesting. I have Witches Anonymous in my TBR pile.
Sherry, you can stay in your jeans and sweats and simply live vicariously through my characters. That’s what I often do – I write in my pajamas while my femme fatale’s take out bad guys in Chanel. The best of both worlds!!
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Karin! Good to see you here. I love to see fashionable duds on others too. The recent awards shows were fun to watch simply for that. And I enjoy seeing what the men are wearing as much as the women. Unfortunately many of them this year look like clones. If I could get my hands on them….
Well, that’s a whole other blog, isn’t it?
Rhonda, I hope you love WA! I’m already at work on the sequel. This one will still have Amy and her love triangle, but Samson and Delilah are joining in the fun.
Let me know what you think of WA when you get it read. 🙂
I have always found the names of make-up products interesting. I haven’t read any of Misty’s books yet, but they sound really good. So many books..not enough time or money. 😆
Interesting blog today. I love good looking shoes. I do not wear as many as I use to since I am retired, but I still love to look. I have to admit I have not read anything of yours, but I will have to change that. I try to read at least one new author every month.Yours look and sound like I would enjoy them:)
Michelle, wouldn’t it be fun to have a job where all you did was create new names for eyeshadow and lipstick? The best part would be getting all the free samples. I mean, you’d have to test drive each product in order to come up with the perfect name, right?
Thanks for posting!
Hi Judy! I would love to be your new author of the month. ❗
Looking at trendy shoes is like picking one of the thirty-one flavors of ice cream at Baskins. Even if I’m only going to buy one, I still have to look and try on a dozen.
All the best!
Misty – I’m SO with you on that!
LOL, Michelle!!
Options are a beautiful thing, whether it’s ice cream, lipsticks, shoes or men. 😉
great interview and nice blurbs for your books.
Hi Misty and Michelle! Fun blog, Misty. I’m probably a walking Fashion Don’t, but casual and barefoot fits my normal day-to-day life.
Still, it’s fun to dress up now and then, and you’re my go-to gal for fashion advice!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
La Vida Vampire
Last Vampire Standing
Thanks for stopping by, Pam!
Nancy, dearest, you look fabulous no matter what you wear. Beach babes are a fashion niche all unto themselves. 😉