La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

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LA PETITE FAShIONISTA living & loving life in style Issue 5

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The inspiring fall issue of LPF Mag featuring a Glam Halloween soiree, Slow Cooker Dinners, Fall Fashion trends & more!

Transcript of La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Page 1: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

LA PETITE FAShIONISTA

living amp loving lifein style

Issue 5

Happy Fall Everyone Can you believe this is the one year anniversary of La Petite Fashionista Magazine Itrsquos been a labor of love and I am so proud of how far its come It wouldnrsquot be possible without all of thecreative contributors amp supportive readers

In our fall issue wersquore sharing all of the things that make fall so special- a glam halloween bash delicious meals to get some use out of that slow cooker of yours a look at fall fashion trends DIY au-tumn decor ideas amp tons more

Being editor of LPF has taught me more than I ever thought possible- I finish editing every issue feeling just as excited as when we started Itrsquos made me realize how important this project is to me

Be sure to keep in touch with us on all of our social media channels amp spread the LPF love and let us know what you think xoxo

Lauren

Editor- in -Chief of LPF Mag

Letter from the Editor

MALLORY THOMPSON

MELISSA ATHAS

SARAH ENNIS

MEREDITH COTTON

Brooke BuONAURO

FAYE SMITH

Meet the Contributors

table of contentsfashion

Inspiration

P 12 Fall Fancy - LAUREN FELIX

Fall trends mixed amp matched our way

P 26 Fashionrsquos Finest- MALLORY THOMPSON

A guide to our must-read style blogs

P 66 Fall Accessory Trends with Stella amp Dot - BROOKE BUNOAURO

Our must-have jewelry trends for fall

P 50 Women Who Inspire Us - Lauren FELIX

An interview with Jennifer Donogh founder of Young Female Entrepreneurs

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

P 6 LPF LovesA few of our favorite things this season

Entertaining

LIFEsTYLE

P 28 Ghoulrsquos Night - LAUREN fELIX

A glam Halloween cockail party

P 62 Slow Cooker Dishes- LAUREN FELIX

Recipes for simple amp tasty slow cooker meals

P 44 Fall Decorating Tips- MEREDITH COTTON

Tips for transforming your place with fall decor

P48 Monogram Wreath DIY - Melissa ATHAS

A step by step DIY for creating a fall wreath

P 52 DIY Dinner Party-SARAH ENNIS

A DIY dinner inspired by a trip to thehome improvement store

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 2: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Happy Fall Everyone Can you believe this is the one year anniversary of La Petite Fashionista Magazine Itrsquos been a labor of love and I am so proud of how far its come It wouldnrsquot be possible without all of thecreative contributors amp supportive readers

In our fall issue wersquore sharing all of the things that make fall so special- a glam halloween bash delicious meals to get some use out of that slow cooker of yours a look at fall fashion trends DIY au-tumn decor ideas amp tons more

Being editor of LPF has taught me more than I ever thought possible- I finish editing every issue feeling just as excited as when we started Itrsquos made me realize how important this project is to me

Be sure to keep in touch with us on all of our social media channels amp spread the LPF love and let us know what you think xoxo

Lauren

Editor- in -Chief of LPF Mag

Letter from the Editor

MALLORY THOMPSON

MELISSA ATHAS

SARAH ENNIS

MEREDITH COTTON

Brooke BuONAURO

FAYE SMITH

Meet the Contributors

table of contentsfashion

Inspiration

P 12 Fall Fancy - LAUREN FELIX

Fall trends mixed amp matched our way

P 26 Fashionrsquos Finest- MALLORY THOMPSON

A guide to our must-read style blogs

P 66 Fall Accessory Trends with Stella amp Dot - BROOKE BUNOAURO

Our must-have jewelry trends for fall

P 50 Women Who Inspire Us - Lauren FELIX

An interview with Jennifer Donogh founder of Young Female Entrepreneurs

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

P 6 LPF LovesA few of our favorite things this season

Entertaining

LIFEsTYLE

P 28 Ghoulrsquos Night - LAUREN fELIX

A glam Halloween cockail party

P 62 Slow Cooker Dishes- LAUREN FELIX

Recipes for simple amp tasty slow cooker meals

P 44 Fall Decorating Tips- MEREDITH COTTON

Tips for transforming your place with fall decor

P48 Monogram Wreath DIY - Melissa ATHAS

A step by step DIY for creating a fall wreath

P 52 DIY Dinner Party-SARAH ENNIS

A DIY dinner inspired by a trip to thehome improvement store

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 3: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

MALLORY THOMPSON

MELISSA ATHAS

SARAH ENNIS

MEREDITH COTTON

Brooke BuONAURO

FAYE SMITH

Meet the Contributors

table of contentsfashion

Inspiration

P 12 Fall Fancy - LAUREN FELIX

Fall trends mixed amp matched our way

P 26 Fashionrsquos Finest- MALLORY THOMPSON

A guide to our must-read style blogs

P 66 Fall Accessory Trends with Stella amp Dot - BROOKE BUNOAURO

Our must-have jewelry trends for fall

P 50 Women Who Inspire Us - Lauren FELIX

An interview with Jennifer Donogh founder of Young Female Entrepreneurs

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

P 6 LPF LovesA few of our favorite things this season

Entertaining

LIFEsTYLE

P 28 Ghoulrsquos Night - LAUREN fELIX

A glam Halloween cockail party

P 62 Slow Cooker Dishes- LAUREN FELIX

Recipes for simple amp tasty slow cooker meals

P 44 Fall Decorating Tips- MEREDITH COTTON

Tips for transforming your place with fall decor

P48 Monogram Wreath DIY - Melissa ATHAS

A step by step DIY for creating a fall wreath

P 52 DIY Dinner Party-SARAH ENNIS

A DIY dinner inspired by a trip to thehome improvement store

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 4: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

table of contentsfashion

Inspiration

P 12 Fall Fancy - LAUREN FELIX

Fall trends mixed amp matched our way

P 26 Fashionrsquos Finest- MALLORY THOMPSON

A guide to our must-read style blogs

P 66 Fall Accessory Trends with Stella amp Dot - BROOKE BUNOAURO

Our must-have jewelry trends for fall

P 50 Women Who Inspire Us - Lauren FELIX

An interview with Jennifer Donogh founder of Young Female Entrepreneurs

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

P 6 LPF LovesA few of our favorite things this season

Entertaining

LIFEsTYLE

P 28 Ghoulrsquos Night - LAUREN fELIX

A glam Halloween cockail party

P 62 Slow Cooker Dishes- LAUREN FELIX

Recipes for simple amp tasty slow cooker meals

P 44 Fall Decorating Tips- MEREDITH COTTON

Tips for transforming your place with fall decor

P48 Monogram Wreath DIY - Melissa ATHAS

A step by step DIY for creating a fall wreath

P 52 DIY Dinner Party-SARAH ENNIS

A DIY dinner inspired by a trip to thehome improvement store

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 5: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Entertaining

LIFEsTYLE

P 28 Ghoulrsquos Night - LAUREN fELIX

A glam Halloween cockail party

P 62 Slow Cooker Dishes- LAUREN FELIX

Recipes for simple amp tasty slow cooker meals

P 44 Fall Decorating Tips- MEREDITH COTTON

Tips for transforming your place with fall decor

P48 Monogram Wreath DIY - Melissa ATHAS

A step by step DIY for creating a fall wreath

P 52 DIY Dinner Party-SARAH ENNIS

A DIY dinner inspired by a trip to thehome improvement store

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue 5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 6: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Cabin CozylPF LOVES

modcloth $48

pier one $80

accessorize $37society6 $20 society6 $20

west elm $44

etsy $48

air bnb cabin

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 7: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

society6 $18

etsy $19 amazon $18

aerie $35

madewell $98

air bnb cabin

air bnb cabin

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 8: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

lPF LOVES Spooky Glam

boohoo $60

ax paris $40

charlotte russe $5

mac $15gamago $13

zgallerie $14

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 9: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

zgallerie $15

modcloth $100

oka jewelry $7

vampire merlot $13

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 10: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

lPF LOVES Woodland Creatures

zara $50

acce

ssor

ize $

39

marc jacobs $48

jonathan adler $22

sole society $25

gorjana $38

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 11: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

williams sonoma $8

zgallerie $20

ersy

$17

mar

c ja

cobs

$48

boohoo $20

zgal

lerie

$20

kate

spad

e $6

0l mae $16

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 12: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

fall fancy

cape vintage camo pants JCrew

inspiring takes on our favorite fall trends

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 13: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

sweater Landsrsquo End Canvas skirt QMack necklace Forever 21 shoes Converse

Fall Fashion Editorial LAUREN FELIX Model EMILY HARRIS

STRIPES amp sequins

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 14: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

dress L Mae sweater Billabong

TRIBAL PRINT amp big bows

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 15: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Fall Fashion Editorial Lauren Felix Model Emily Harris

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ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

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n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 16: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

skirt

Mar

shal

ls

leop

ard

boot

ies

Booh

oo

vest

Mod

elrsquos

Ow

n

CHEETAH PRINT amp faux leather

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 17: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Jacket QMack Shirt Dandy Lion Boutique Jeans Models Own

TWEED amp colorful plaid

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 18: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

sweater Landsrsquo End necklace L Mae denim JCrew

CABLE KNITS amp statement necklaces

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 19: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Dress L Mae Faux Fur Jacket TJ Maxx Necklace L Mae Beanie Forever 21

TRIBAL PRINTS amp faux fur

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 20: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

When Google Reader died I wore black in mourning Avid blog reader that I am it felt like I was 8 years old again and the internet search engine gods were snatching away my favorite doll

Now that Irsquove had some time to grieve and heal I have turned to bloglovinrsquo for all my daily reading needsmdashand believe me I have a LOT of daily reading

When friends find out what a blogaholic I am they ask what kind of blogs I like to read My favorite by far are style blogs However within this genre you have many many subgenres Irsquom breaking down some of those for you today in the hope that yoursquoll discover your newest daily reading

ldquoGIRL-NEXT-DOORrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Shersquos approachable she tells stories about her weekend and she

shops at stores actually in your price range

Sequins and ThingsThe Other Side of Gray

Jrsquos Everyday Fashion

FASHIONrsquoSfinestOUR CONTRIBUTOR SHARES HER MUST READ FASHION BLOGS

ldquoTHE KEY TO PERSONAL STYLE IS

UNDERESTANDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY ENOUGH TO KNOW

WHICH LOOKS WORK FOR YOU amp WHICH PROBABLY WONrsquoTrdquo

-STACY LONDON

Fashion Blog Faves MALLORY THOMPSON

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 21: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

ldquoMOMS WITH STYLErdquo BLOGS

These bloggersrsquo photos have their cuteness amplified when their pre-

cious kiddos make cameo appearances

Cara LorenModern Suburbanites

Cotton and Curls

ldquoPREPPED AND READYrdquo STYLE BLOGS

Cozy sweaters boat shoes Vintage Ralph Lauren and all things nautical

are all staples of these blogs

Classy Girls Wear PearlsThe College Prepster

Wishing on Winnapaug

ldquoGONE GLOBALrdquo STYLE BLOGS Theyrsquove got that ldquocool girlrdquo street style that is awesome in the US but theyrsquore

international girls which makes them that much cooler

Raspberry and RedSpin Dizzy FallLe Blog de Betty

ldquoLE SIGHrdquo STYLE BLOGS

She sits front row at NYFW boastsmultiple Chanel bags and is never seen without a splash of lipstick

Atlantic-Pacific Pink Peonies

Gal Meets Glam

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 22: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Ghoulrsquos Night Halloween Party LAUREN FELIX

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 23: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

GhoulsNIGHTa glamourous halloween soiree

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 24: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

poisonPICK

YOUR

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 25: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Download these Chic

halloween printable

wine labels

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 26: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

PSugar Skull

CAKE 1 Bake a cake or brownie of your choice in a greased 13rdquo x 9rsquo baking pan

2 Bake according to direction amp let cool

3 Take a stencil amp secure both ends with toothpicks

4 Dust powdered sugar over the stencil filling in any of the empty spaces packing tightly

5 Carefully remove stencil to reveal design

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 27: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

TAKe A DIY APPROACH TO

glamhALLOWEEN DECOR

WITH METALLICPAINTS WASHI TAPE amp craft cocktails

CHeck OUT LOCALTHRIFT STORES +

DOLLAR STORES FOR DECOR

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 28: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

GreenGoblin2 oz MIDORI MELONJuice of One Lime

1 5 oZ Vodka1 oz sprite

Coat rim in orange sprinkles

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 29: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

2 OZ pomegranate Soda15 OZ vodka

1 LIME1 oz sprite

Coat rim in BLAck sprinkles

VampirersquosBlood

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 30: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

white chocolate spiders cheese tray veggies amp dip in a pumpkin candy cauldrons

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 31: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall Decorating Ideas MEREDITH COTTON

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 32: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

FIVEFALLDECORATINGIDEAS

Fall was always a favorite time of year for my family even growing up in Florida I remember how colorful the house seemed when I would vis-it on a fall weekend in college Now that I am in a place of my own I hope to keep the fall decor tradition alive in my own place Below Ive composed a list of my five favorite DIY was to add a touch of fall to your own bachelorette pad

1 A WREATH- Nothing says Wel-come like a sweet wreath ready for fall While there a plenty of gor-geous options for purchase at stores like Home Goods

2 REPLACING DECOR- While my apartment definitely has a color scheme I love adding in holiday touches with things like dish towels picture frames and more While I dont really have the budget (or storage) to be stocking up on a ton of fall decor I did pick up a few plastic fall veggies like pumpkins and squash from my local Dol-lar Tree I spray painted the pieces white and silver which match the color scheme of my apartment a re-placed a bit of my decor with these items

This also works well for Halloween I grabbed a few skulls and cats and spray painted these to match my apartment as well

3 SCENTS- There a few things better than walking into a fabu-lously scented room While candles are great for evenings at home its important to keep the scent going

Personally I love the scent options from Bath and Body Works I use wallflowers 247 and candles when I am cooking relaxing in the eve-ning Some of their best fall scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Leaves Apple Ale Pumpkin Carv-ing and Bergamot Woods

4 TABLESCAPE- A fall tablescape can really go a long way in a small apartment I love mixing rustic masculine materials when creating my fall table setting--think plaids wood lanterns metallic etc I picked up quick a few great piec-es for this project at both Target and my local Dollar Tree Not sure where to start I definitely suggest heading over to Pinterest for some quick inspiration

5 FOOD- Lauren posted on LPF about a favorite fall food tradition she shares with Jocelyn when they enjoy spiced apple cider and donuts on the first night of fall I know they look forward to it every year just like I look forward to the first time its finally cool enough to make pumpkin bread

Take some time to enjoy a new recipe (it makes for a fun date) with seasonal favorites like pumpkin or fresh picked apples I am looking forward to trying this lightened-up Pumpkin Banana Bread from Food Love amp Life

Hopefully these tips help to make your place feel a bit more like home this season

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 33: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Halloween is right around the corner It is that time of year that we have always loved since childhood Those were the times we spent getting dressed up going to scary parties and knocking on neighboursquos doors shouting ldquoTrick or Treatrdquo Now we love the idea of taking some of your existing wardrobe and transforming it into a styl-ish classic Halloween costume

What to wear is always the biggest challenge Lately the norm is to be as scandalous as you can with your halloween get-up but thatrsquos just not for everyone Another theme of outfits that seem to be all over the shelves nowadays is Halloween versions of Alice In Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood but those can seem too sweet amp not spooky enoughWhen I was a little girl all I wanted to dress up as was a witch not a fairy tale or Disney character

Nevertheless with our busy student schedules and lack of money to throw away on just one fan-cy dress outfit why not buy clothes that you can dress up to suit one of the classic Halloween per-sonas this year This way you have a brand new outfit that can be worn more than once a year

The female version of the Devil is deemed to be sexy powerful and the ultimate lsquoLady in Redrsquo In-stead of buying a tacky PVC dress or the shortest red skirt imaginable go towards the more elegant look with a slinky red maxidress and red stilettos

HalloweencostumesDIY k

she-devil

Do some trick or treating for good by collecting

donations for UNICEFinstead of candy this year

DIY Halloween Costumes FAYE SMITH

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 34: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Wear strong black liner with mascara and com-plete the look with blood red lips and nails You will feel sexy and sophisticated with this look and you will definitely turn heads in this outfit

Another classic is the vampire Historically (and if you have seen all the vampire films and television shows old and new) the female vam-pire is flawless beautiful and seductive For this night and every other without the fangs you can mirror the same image with a simple fitted LBD dark red lips dark eye makeup oxblood nails with a cracking pair of sky high black stilletos to complete the look

As I said before transforming into a witch when I was a kid was so exciting To have my mother make me up with her dark red lipstick completed with a spider drawn on my cheek with black eyeliner is one of my cherished moments from early childhood Now that Irsquom twenty if I were to become a classic witch I would be doing my own makeup -Creating a black smoky eye using dark greys with black around the outer cor-ner A black laced dress with laced tights creates the perfect witch silhouette and to top it off a tall black hat For your feet witches can magic up anything so why not a pair of beautiful laced up boots

Happy Halloween Fashionistas

LADY IS A VAMP

GLAM WITCH

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 35: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

monogramWREATH

DIY

DIY Monogram Wreath MELISSA ATHAS

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 36: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

USING A BASIC WREATH BASE MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING RIBBON FEATHERS amp FLORAL ACCENTS amp A WOOD MONOGRAM LETTER

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 37: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

LPF MAG Share with us the businesses yoursquove launched your entrepreneurial pursuits

JENNIFER In 2007 after I graduated from college I joined my parents in Ovaleye which at the time was focusing on web development and shared hosting My responsibility initially was in growing the do-it-yourself clientele Eventually we decided to focus more of our efforts on shared hosting and used live webcasting to put our word

of mouth marketing on overdrive and it paid off

In the beginning of this year I began focusing on offering our live webcasting platform and man-aged production services to other brands YoungFe-

maleEntrepreneurscom my lifestyle brand for entrepreneurial women in their 20s and 30s has used our services since 2012

LPF MAG How did you get started as an entrepreneur

JENNIFER After college my parents sat me down as I was applying for employment and asked if I saw myself being tied down at a nine to five job or if I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny I chose the latter

LFF MAG What is your favorite part of your job

JENNIFER My favorite part of live webcasting is what it does for communities Sure itrsquos con-tent but most importantly itrsquos an event that is easy to access great for meeting new people and exchanging ideas

LPF MAG Whatrsquos the best thing about being an entrepreneur

JENNIFER Itrsquos a constant reminder that oppor-tunities are endless if you know what you want and believe you can achieve it

LPF MAG What makes women entrepreneurs different from others

JENNIFER I donrsquot like to generalize because I believe that every female entrepreneur has her

Women Who Inspire Us

Jennifer Donogh of Young Female Entrepreneurs amp Ovaleye TV

Jennifer is the founder of the Young Female Entreprenurs site amp hosts a weekly entrepreneurship chat bookclub amp more with her Ovaleye TV platform

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 38: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

own story about why shersquos in this game where she came from and the environment shersquos work-ing in

I enjoy socializing with other female entre-preneurs for the most part because I can relate to what they are doing outside of work They are getting married having kids working out drinking wine enjoying an occasional Real Housewives show just like me

LPF MAG What is the best business advice yoursquove ever received

JENNIFER ldquoThink happy thoughtsrdquo My par-ents were big on positive thinking growing up (Editors Note This reminds me of my parents as well)

LPF MAG What is something you didnrsquotexpect about launching your own company

JENNIFER ldquoI didnrsquot expect any of this I didnrsquot expect my love for YFE that I would be in the business of live webcasting and I definitely didnrsquot expect the time it is taking to realize the

bigger picture in all of this

LPF MAG Where do you see YFE + Ovaleye TV heading in the future

JENNIFER YFE will focus on helping entrepre-neurial women in their 20s and 30s connect with their peers online and in person on a grander

scale Ovaleye is focusing on building out the technolo-gy that makes live webcasting more conducive to community building LPF MAG Per-sonal branding has been a big focus in the business commu-nity lately- whatrsquos the best way for someone to start creating that

JENNIFER I read Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer early in Ovaleye and think all young women should too

LPF MAG How do you maintain a positive worklife balance

JENNIFER Balance is all in your mind Have a positive attitude about everything make time for your priorities and be the master of your schedule LPF MAG Any tips for women trying to start up their own businesses what are the first few steps they should take

JENNIFER First step is in perfecting your attitude and practicing patience Read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Get out there and bounce your ideas off of your ideal customers Refine get started right away and never stop refining

Check out the

Young Female entrepreneurs

site for resources weekly

interactive chats nterviews

AND book club

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 39: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Lowersquos DIY Dinner SARAH ENNIS

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 40: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

DIY Dinner Party

our entire party decor was designed amp DIYd

using pieces only from our local

LOWESstore

ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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ldquoGet creative- sometimes when you look outside of

the expected- things become even more inspiringrdquo

SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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SuppliesTable Cloth Canvas Painterrsquos Drop Cloth

Additional Supplies UsedPainterrsquos Tape Spray PaintPlates Chocolate Brown Terra CoTta Pot Saucers

NapkinsWhite Rags Cut into 4

Napkin RingsSteel Wire (The lower the gauge the easier to bend)

CenterpieceQuart Size Paint Cans Stripes Created with Painterrsquos Tape and Spray Paint

Fern Branches Flameless Candles Acrylic wine glasses

4 ft Piece of 2x4 Painted Chocolate Brown with Spray Paint

Place CardsPetite Succulents

Additional Supplies NeededTwine Steel Wire

Serving Platters8 in Duct CapAssorted Tiles (To create handles you can glue on drawer pulls)Ice BucketGallon Paint Can

Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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Cheese amp Cured Meats Tray

w Fresh Apple Slices

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Four Cheese Tortellini

Skewers with Pesto Drizzle

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Menu

Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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Slow CookerDISHES

for chilly fall nights

Slow Cooker Dishes LAUREN FELIX

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 45: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

HOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients6 Peeled Cored amp DIced APples13 Cup Sugar1 TBSP CORNSTARCH12 TSP GinGER POWDER1 TSP CINNAMONJuice from one Lime

Place diced apples in Slow Cooker toss in lime juice amp coat with mixture

CRUMBLE MIXTURE1 Cup flour13 Cip Sugar12 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Oats12 tsp nutmeg12 cup butter

Mix together ingredients Pour on top of Apple amp cook on HIgh for 2 hours

Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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Ingredients6 peeled potatoes in 12 IN CUBES1 diced yellow onion1 quart chicken broth1 sliced sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves14 cup of butter2 tsp SAlt12 TSP Black Pepper

Combine the above ingredients amp COok on low for 8 -10hrs High for 4 -5 HRS

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

15 minutes before serving stir in the following ingredients

1 cUP shredded CHEDDar CHEESE1 CUP half amp HALF

When SERVING TOP WITHDiced Bacon diced fresh chivesdollop of sour creamMORE SHREDDED CHEESE

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 47: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP

Ingredients10 lb beef round16 oz giardiniera peppers1 sliced pepper1 sliced sweet onion 34 c water2 tbsp italian seasoning

Place beef in slow cooker combine ingredients amp pour water over season amp cook on

low for 10-12 hours

italian beef sandwiches

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 48: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp Dot

1 Cobalt Blue Peacock Chandeliers $69 Work color into your look with these vintage statement earrings More of a stud person Re-move the drops to become button studs

2 Classic EdgyAllegra Necklace $89 This bold silhouette is clean and modern with a touch of edge A great lightweight statement piece

Renegade Cluster Bracelet $59 These gold plated spikes are edgy but flirty Stack it with other bracelets or mix it with the silver renegade for a more fashion forward wrist

3 Mixed MetalsPortia Bracelet $69 Talk about fabulous wrist flare Mixed metals and glass crystals make this bracelet a stunner

Sutton Necklace $128 This statement piece features mixed metals and crystal strands for an on-trend look Itrsquos also our most versatile necklace yet Wear it long amp loose for a laid back look and plus or minus the sparkle strand

Our resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

Fall Jewelry Trends BROOKE BUONAURO

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

Page 49: La Petite Fashionista Magazine Issue #5

Fall Jewelry Trends with Stella amp DotOur resident accessory expert and stella amp dot stylist Brooke shares her jewelry picks for fall under $100

4 Stack it On Stackable Band Rings $39 A classic set of silver and gold hammered brass rings Wear all 5 just a few or mix with different rings

5 Layer it up Mae Necklace $49 Somervell $59Christina Link Necklace $79 Dare to layer all three Add the Somervell to a statement necklace for that touch of sparkle

6 The Minimal PendantThe Rebel Pendant $79 Pair it with a casual or dressed up look A fa-vorite among customers

7The Gold Cuff The Adelina Cuff $79 We love the illusion of tangled bands envel-oping the wrists And how it easily slides over a long-sleeve knit so it can still shine in the colder months Wear it alone or stack with a watch

Check out Brookersquos Stella amp Dot Page

LetrsquosBE

BESTIES

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LetrsquosBE

BESTIES