I saw this clutch and thought, “how perfect for my travel to carry stuff and then to use for an evening out….”. And then I found out it was available in navy ~ style win! It’s big enough to fit your smartphone, keys, slim lipstick, and credit card charger…. So fingers crossed my sister doesn’t see this because I scooped one for her in black since they were on sale HERE!
Another style win ~ on the same staycation with my sister, I scooped a flannel scarf because well….I love scarves and they are a simple way to add a little zest to my everyday black winter coat by Norma Kamali. The style win is that this scarf comes in EIGHT different prints and ALL are under $20!
On a recent girls stay-cay, my sister and I scooped these glitter belts from Old Navy ~ she got silver and I grabbed the gold. Perfect for dressing up a white shirt or a regular tunic….just the perfect dose of holiday festive without going overboard! Style win? They were under $10!!
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2952521″] I found my perfect winter head gear ~ a pretty knit metallic beanie (look for pics on Instagram as soon as I get it!). But I understand that what I love isn’t always loved by others so I provided other options. The style win is that you want something that will look cute, keep you warm, work for work and weekends, and that adds a touch of glow to your face….thus the metallic option! Which is your favorite?
You’d think New York, San Francisco, or Paris right? Me too….but we’re wrong! The city with the most Michelin stars is Tokyo! Since traveling there a few years ago, Tokyo has almost cemented its status as the go-to foodie location with 234 starred restaurants!! The breakdown is according to the 2018 Michelin Guide Tokyo: 166 restaurants at one star (“worth a stop”) 56 at two stars (“worth a detour”) 12 at three stars (“worth a special journey”) While I’m sure those providing the rating
Don’t we all love denim?! And then when there’s already some sparkle added ~ is that even better? So when I thought of a fun, holiday outfit that when ‘light up the room‘ when I walked in, I pictured these pair of jeans + a sequin sweatshirt for the ultimate lazy festive look! Who’s in with me?! They almost remind me of something I’d see on an old 70s dance show – I’m ready!
I dig this crystal belt because in my efforts to provide great pieces that can be flexible and cover a variety of situations, this is a WINNER (chicken dinner!)! Think of your oversized tunic with a pair of jeans + this belt = waahlah! instant holiday chic Or envision this belt + a fitted satin dress = boom auto-zesty for girls night out! And for just over $60, it’s a piece that will get plenty of airtime if you can get a
Yet another 2017 holiday that will be a little different than previous ones ~ this year’s Christmas will be celebrating in Florida. Having grown up in Buffalo, NY, it’s a bit difficult to conceptualize a Christmas/holiday without snow, not to mention cold weather! So what do you pack to be festive but stay cool when the temp is mid 70s & sunny?! I’m thinking of a look like this…. Below are options to make it happen! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2936587″]
Sequins – sparkle – something glittery! It’s that time of year ~ and to make a festive entrance anywhere, you need only add something sparkly! Below are my top picks for sequin dresses, glittery coats, and sparkly accessories… [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2909326″]
Here is a quick n’ dirty listing of how much to give who because spreading love and holiday cheer is always stylish!: Nanny ~ one to two weeks’ pay is the norm Dog walker ~ a weeks’ pay…or a gift card if they just ‘do their job’ without any awesomeness Grocery bagger ~ $2 and a smile Gift wrapper ~ $1 per present wrapped Personal assistant/secretary ~ a 2018 planner + [if they’re dynamite/irreplaceable], a weeks’ worth of net pay is a good thank you Babysitter (a couple times/week) ~
Tunisian-born in 1935 worked with Christian Dior He opened his own maison in 1979 An independent couturier who was known to move to his own beat…including seasonal releases He dressed the likes of former First Lady Michelle Obama, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga and too many more to mention…. His clothing was known to be structured, sculptured and fitted Naomi Campbell opened his last show! He will be missed but his designs will live on! RIP Azzedine Alaïa, 1935 ~ 2017 Here are a few
What happens when an old school, high-end, old fashioned brand meets a mass retailer anxious to conquer the world? The result is…you’ll soon be able to shop Lord & Taylor on Walmart.com!! 2017 saw lots of mall brand and store closures; and now everyone is teaming up to compete with Amazon… Nike has decided to start selling through Amazon Sears has put its Kenmore appliances on Amazon Google and Walmart are working together on voice shopping to compete with Amazon’s
Yep ~ time did not begin with Anna Wintour…..but with Diana Vreeland lol! Diana is the fashion editor who ‘ran the show’ at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue before fashion was fashion. She is remembered as a witty lady who reminded us that “blue jeans are the most beautiful thing since the gondola“. Read, learn and be all the more fashionable for the time spent thumbing through the pages….. note: I haven’t read this one yet so I think it’ll be
Winter is coming!! According to Accuweather and The Farmer’s Almanac, this winter is supposed to be super harsh for the Midwest and East Coast…..which means that one of the main keys to staying warm is starting with a thin layer! My favorites are the smartwool crewneck tee and mid 250 bottoms ~ they are thin, lay flat and are the right length to avoid bulking up!! BOOM!
….continuing from the morning report…. We discussed the first two and here are the remaining two keys to uniform dressing: Determine the silhouette that complements your body shape and that make you the most comfortable Look for pieces that share the same cut – that does NOT mean go out and buy 10 of the same item!!! Try variations in color, texture, detailing Keep it year-round by switching fabrics (wool/cashmere vs cotton/linen); and layering accordingly Mix and match as often
My bae would love these! These coordinating boxer briefs & socks are by Related Garments. The fabric content (50% modal, 45% cotton, 5% spandex) means they’ll lay flat, keep their shape, and wick some moisture. Not sure if he’ll see this post but the matching boxers, casual socks and no-show footies is perfection….and available in a weekday package (5 sets) and others! Men ~ let’s be [undercover] dapper!
Roadtrip! Roadtrip! Roadtrip! As soon as Toyota dropped off my new Lexus NX, I was in love and all I could think of was the roadtrip I wanted to take that weekend….alas, it never happened. I caught a cold and the bed became my only adventure. But they decided to let me keep it a few days longer and the middle console charging pad and sleek design of this beauty became my travel companion as I headed to the #BeBrilliant
I am truly excited about this collaboration ~ besides being a HUGE Tracee Ellis Ross fan, everything about this collection says “I’m going to snag a few fab pieces!”. “The main thing that I wanted to put in this collection was a tux, but I didn’t know if it was possible at a low price point, because I didn’t want anything over $100” Ellis Ross explained. Apparently, she discovered that the addition of pockets (and not lining) would hike up
London-based designer Erdem is collaborating with H&M to launch and women’s and men’s collection on November 2, 2017 — BOOM! Erdem collections retail from $800 for a cocktail dress to north of $3000 for one of his enchanting gowns. With the Erdem x H&M collection, the label will definitely reach a wider audience with a much lower price point…. Style notes: expect florals, bold prints, and rich details….guess who will be in line on Nov 2nd?!
Fall means cooler temps. Fall means layering. Fall means sweaters. I found some fabulous options at Old Navy for under $50 for girls, boys, plus size and more!! I scooped the Merci sweater pictured above and have rocked it twice already ~ to loads of compliments! Enjoy! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2836634″]
Hyaluronic acid is in EVERY beauty product you have today because….it’s awesome! Part of stylish living is being the best you can be! Hyaluronic acid (HA) is actually naturally occurring in your joints, eyes and deeper skin It’s not acid-y acid like glycolic acid Dry aka “old-looking” skin = lines and saggy skin so HA plumps it up (temporarily) It’s a humectant which means it attracts water (!!!) BIGGEST STAT: it can hold 1,000 times its weight in water (=
There is a key to looking stylish while staying warm and layering…. There are three layers you need to consider: Moisture Insulation Weather The first layer is about managing moisture and wicking sweat ~ you know what it’s like to put on so much that you’re actually sweating before you leave the house, right? That’s wrong! This layer should be thin and fitted like silk in the form of undies, tights, tees, etc. The second layer should be focused on
So simply put – all leather is not created equally! To keep this education simple, there are four types of leather: Top grain Full grain Split/genuine leather Bonded leather Top grain leather just means its been corrected in some way. Any leather with the entire grain intact (and not corrected) is called full grain and is typically your most expensive leather. Leather that has been split from the grain and is the bottom part of the leather is called split
you can never have enough fabulous white shirts and this is one to add to the collection!
If you clicked here from the morning report then you already know there are FIVE tests to evaluate whether your diamond is real. We talked about three already: the setting test, density water test and fog test. The other two tests to perform are: read test: if you place your diamond flat-side down on a newspaper and can read then it’s not real because a real diamond generally has too many facets and reflects light such that you cannot see
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