Shoe clips give your shoes a new lease on life! they are meant to provide instant zhush and create something new with visual interest. In this case, I needed to attend a holiday awards dinner and while regular heels would have worked, the customized feather shoe clips added just a little extra in recognition of the occasion and season. You do NOT have to go as feathery as I did but even small ones can change the trajectory of your
You frame your face because it’s the first thing people see when they look at you! Besides having a wonderful smile, glowing skin, and hair ‘on fleek’, one of the easiest ways to frame your face is using accessories, namely earrings (and eyeglasses…but that’s for another post)! The goal (of all of it) is to draw the eye of the onlooker in. I have a few favorites including these super edgy studs by Erickson Beamon, and a vintage pair of
I have terrible vision, so I wear eyeglasses frequently and, yes, eyeglasses are accessories! The beauty of eyeglasses is that you can choose a pair that channels whatever you want and then wear them every day! Imagine wearing your favorite pair of jeans every day. They will start to go downhill after about six or so wears and depending on where you wear them, people will start to talk. BUT, with eyeglass frames, you can rock them as often as
Add these 3️⃣ pieces to your fall wardrobe (and I’m digging into my closet to share examples) if you want a better Visual Resume™️: While the list can be longer, these are three easy ways to improve your Visual Resume™ and elevate any overall outfit. 1️⃣ > A scarf or pocket square is unexpected so the ‘element of surprise’ gives you automatic points. A colorful accessory allows you to bridge two solid colors together and add a little personality to
2020 has been a doozy and the best thing we can do is to look forward to 2021 – – – good riddance to 2020! To make that possible, we must plan for it so, which planner are you ordering today?! My favorite choice is shown above by Ivory Paper Co but there are lots to choose from depending on what you need or want to focus on. My 2021 will be focused on getting business done efficiently ~ and taking
We’re in a new and different holiday season…and many of us are not feeling quite festive. To add a little gush to your holiday outfit whether it’s a Zoom party or small in-home soiree, here are three (3) easy ways to add sparkle to any occasion: Add shimmer to your cheeks [and face] with RMS Beauty buruti bronzer Add some sparkle to your feet…with blingy shoe clips [jazz up your house shoes if you want to!] Add glimmer to your mask…using
I am in the camp of not traveling but….as life sometimes does, we are thrust into the moment! During this pandemic, I’ve had to fly a few times and now convinced that these seven items are essential to staying safe and sane during your post-pandemic travels! hand wipes hand sanitizer mask (and maybe a back-up or two) scarf ~ go wild with this but it’s always good to have something between you and the seat/headrest, or to provide another layer
We’re in the midst of a pandemic so, sometimes you have to find the pretty in every situation. In this case, if you have to wear a face mask sometimes a pretty mask with bows is the answer! These bowie masks come in a few color combinations (I have the French blue and Nantucket red ones) so have a little fun because the current situation….is here to stay for awhile!
I believe the answer is this tweed sequin mask by St. John! IF you think that the backbone of festive dressing is sparkles then it only makes sense that all of our accessories focus on that goal! Holiday sparkle…and sequins for all!
There’s a right way to measure your bra’s cup and band size if you cannot get to a professional shop. In 3 easy steps: Band size: the tape should be level and very snug. Round to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add four inches. If it’s odd, add five. Your band size is the sum of this calculation. (So if you measured 32 inches, your band size is 36. If you measured 33 inches, your band
I love this table! Depending on the maker, whether you’ve been eating pints of Ben n’ Jerry’s solo, or you’re doing intermittent fasting with big results, the size of your girls can fluctuate thus, the reminder to get sized every six months! I was a solid 34D before the pandemic and after implementing regular ‘workout walks’ and doing intermittent fasting, the girls lost a little swag. The slightly wider band size is likely the result of age (smh). I’m now a fabulous
I cried when I saw The James – and clicked to find it was gone! Monrowe NYC is a black-owned headwear company that makes The James and when I happened upon it in midnight blue I knew I had to have it….but no haps because it was ‘out of stock’. I kept searching the site and found a great runner-up in the Johnny – and this one comes in winter white, so just-in-time for fall to rock with all of my sweaters
Are you wearing the right bra size? There are a few things you can do to ensure your girls are being treated correctly [Real Simple]. Bend forward at the waist, then slip on the bra and hook it. This ensures your breasts are completely in the cups. Adjust the band. The back of the bra should be level with the front. Make sure the bra is not too loose. You should be able to slide only one finger underneath the
nice to meet you: Larissa Loden, a woman-owned business that crafts jewelry by hand in Minneapolis! They make lots of fun jewelry including necklaces (I have a cute one that reads GODSGIRL!), bracelets, and the like. Everything is very reasonably priced and they’re professional but fun-loving! The bracelet pictured above is a vintage rope chain available in limited quantities…check it out here! It’s ideal for everyday mixed with some silver arm candy and a few other bangles. Larissa Loden –
Most folks know that my favorite earrings are my Erickson Beamon razor’s edge earrings! But given our everyday situation is working-from-home, they hardly seem appropriate so, I’ve had to find something else. Frankly, I need/want earrings because they add sparkle to the face but also for impromptu FaceTime calls that I field (now that I’ve relaxed my hair again!!). Plus I need something I can fall asleep in that won’t hurt me when I wake up the next morning. The
We all like to buy nice things and get the things that make us ‘jump and and down’ when it’s finally in our hands! In January, I acquired a few fun pieces that I thought we were sharing….based on the feedback and number of “where’d you get that?!”s I received. Enjoy! My favorite, of course, is the lil easy bag by Parker Thatch (pictured above) but I’m into all 11 of my items even though it meant discarding a few oldies-but-goodies….
Don’t we all love to see our name? Or to hear someone say it? I’m am no different and I’ve taken on a personal mission to find cool personalized necklaces especially since I’m into the multi-chain look too! I went searching a found lots of great options and some very reasonably priced Check them out and tell me which one you’re getting! And if these didn’t appeal to you then check out this option or this one for custom charm
Over the years, I’ve had to figure out what to get my gaggle of friends. I started out buying special gifts for each person and, frankly, that became time-consuming and expensive. Over the last few years, I’ve stuck with monogrammed gifts and that’s a hit ~ who doesn’t love to see their name or initials on something?! This year, I’m going in a different direction (so hopeful that my girlfriends don’t get mad when they read this…..lol). There are studies that
Compliments to my girlfriend, Sandra, who reminded me not only that I love tote bags but that they are not created equal! GQ recently did a write-up to share the top ten media tote bags ~ and I was happy to see my Monocole bag was on the list! Tote bags are awesome ~ and you don’t need a lot of them (just great ones)! They are great for running to the grocery store, your summer Saturday trip to the
…and have you taken time to enjoy it yet? I have continually pushed myself to ‘get out’ in spite of not really having anyone to hang with and I’ve been fairly successful! The keys to a super summer are: a bag that carries your essentials (I found this plastic tote!) a bathing suit small enough to be stuffed anywhere full coverage skin protection trusty, grown-up flip flops And then roll!
Technically, the list could be very long but I can whittle it down to just three morning style must-haves when I’m traveling or on vacation: The goal is to wake up [refreshed] and head to breakfast looking like you ‘woke up like this‘ so a quick dress that says laidback cool, tousled hair to make the just-woke-up-thing real, and a clean face because sleep in the eye and random makeup isn’t pretty. Ready for lights- camera – action!! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3165759″]
Denim is a basic – and that’s an understatement. Denim is an essential so when you think about summer, you’ve gotta think about what pieces you’ll carry over into the warm weather and what else to add to the collection. BOOM! These denim sandals…. I imagine these with any white denim… Ready. Set. Summer!
The last round of spring lust-haves for me are shoes! I snagged several new pairs and still have yet to scoop my Golden Goose sneakers….. The ones pictured I just scooped and will ROCK with my denim Chelsea28 blazer + anytime I wear my Clare Vivier clutch! My other favorites for this season include…. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3083801″]
ALL of my closest friends know that I’ve been on the hunt for the right tote bag. It had to have structure. It had to be metalware-free (except for the smallest and most imperceptible pieces). It should come in navy (or cognac). It should be big enough to carry my laptop, scarf, makeup bag, and a small fashionable find (wink, wink). And then this happened… Done! Grab yours here ~ it comes in red, taupe, blush, cognac and black, of course….!
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