NYC Bound

Like most ladies New York City has a piece of my heart!  The spirit of the city is indescribable, just being there makes me happy.  Naturally I can't wait to be heading up there for Memorial Day weekend to celebrate my friends 30th Birthday.

As its just the two of us for a girls weekend we have decided to not be tourists & try to enjoy the city like a New Yorker would.  We plan to visit markets, cafes, museums & enjoy the fact that its Fleet Week. They are playing Top Gun at sunset on the deck of the Intrepid!  Crazy but I've never seen the movie so what a more epic way to see it & be surrounded by hot soldiers. 

I am also hoping to see the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit.  Directed by the Iconic Baz Luhrmann they focus on how both Italian designs from different eras explore similar themes via extremely different approaches.  Just watching the videos excites/intrigues the Fashion History lover inside me. 

Other than the movie & museum we have nothing official planned so I would love to hear any recommendations you have. Tell me about the hole in the wall with the best fries or the great roof top bar hidden in the concrete jungle!  

P.S At the opening of the Exhibit, the fabulous Met Ball, how gorgeous did Katherine McPhee look in Elie Saab?

Derby Day

I am a huge fan of dressing up & of hats so a Derby is the perfect day for me!!  Unfortunately, I don't get to go to Kentucky with all the celebs this weekend but I am off to Preakness in Maryland on the 19th!  I am so ready for a quick break, placing a little bet on the ponies, getting glammed up & stalking Adam Levine as Maroon 5 are performing.

I still don't have a outfit yet, so Friday Fancies is perfect timing for me!  I am obsessed with Mint & fell in love with this ASOS dress immediately!  Then I found this adorable fascinator & knew some bold blue accessories were a must!

I am wondering if the fascinator is to casual for a derby, maybe I should have opted for a full on statement hat!

What do you think?

P.S. Stella Jewelry is having a Sale this weekend for last minute mothers day shopping!  

Anniversary Date Night!

Sunday I spent most of my Day re watching the Royal Wedding.  Could Catherine have looked anymore beautiful?? Such a little girls dream gown!

In honor of the couples anniversary I decided to pull together a flirty date night look for Catherine. 

Now being Royalty Catherine must show modesty in her clothing, so I opted for her classic nude pumps as she is not supposed to wear open toes anymore.  I may be breaking some Royal rules with the Oasis dress though, I am pretty sure the Queen doesn't approve of sleeveless looks.  Wouldn't it look amazing on the Duchess though?? She should be able to show a little skin when out to dinner with her Prince, right?

As for the earrings I am obsessed, how gorge? such a statement seen as no necklace is needed with the neckline of the dress.  Finally as a little throwback to her wedding day I added a McQueen box clutch!

What did/would you wear on your first anniversary??

Date Night

YAY its my favorite part of the week, Friday Fancies!!  I love putting together a look especially where cost is not factor!  My fantasy item right now is a gorge Chanel Purse!  I mean seriously they are perfect & seen as this is a date night look, the fella needs to know whats up from the start!  Designer bags & shoes are always acceptable gifts, along with diamonds & champagne! Right?

For the rest of my date night look, I wanted something fun yet sophisticated & a little sexy!  I am huge fan of the white pants & bright colors right now but wanted to dress it up, so I opted for this silk French Connection top which shows a little skin!! 

and if I had a tan these accessories would look amazing but alas I have  pale English Skin, so they are a no go for me!  However they look fab on my dream date with Adam Levine! He told me to meet him at the Payphone, thats a little wierd?

P.S: We are offering Free Shipping over at Stella Jewelry just enter FREESHIP at checkout! remember its almost Mothers day!

P.P.S : Don't forget the Style Your Block Contest! 

Lots of Studs!!

I always feel naked without earrings & simple stud to complete an outfit, especially when I am wearing a bolder necklace.  Lately I have been bored with my ear candy & searching for something more interesting to my collection.

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Like the pair Leighton Meester is wearing, the design is sweet & interesting without taking away from her gorgeous hair & make up. 

Here's a few pairs I am currently obsessed with, along with my everyday silver studs for comparison. 

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The pops of color seem like an easy choice to brighten up my ears but then I am also loving the organic look of the druzy & hand cut silver looks (2 &6).  And how sweet are the XO pair from BHLDN?  Maybe I should get them all, I mean  that's what you would do right?

Hope everyone is having a lovely week so far!!

Oh & P.S. if you need a lovely Mothers Day Gift take a look at my latest sponsors Ebay Store, they have lots of Willow Tree & Marjolein Bastin pieces!  They are on sale now so go shop for your Mama!!

Make Up Monday

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend!  I spent most of my time at home, I barely even changed clothes & put make up on today!  It was amazing until I started to get a cold :(  

While relaxing at home I spent some time cleaning out unneeded clutter.  Which turned into going through my mass amounts of beauty products I never use, or should have thrown out a year ago.

I realized I am in a style rut, I am bored of just eyeliner & mascara yet I don't have much time in the morning for much more. 
It used to be that I would never go out without make up on, now a days I barely put foundation on which I apologize to my co-workers for.  No one wants to look at a zombie on Monday morning.
  

I just to experiment so much more with make up.  I remember layering on the bright blue eighties eye shadow when I was five & adding a dark brown lipstick a'la Posh Spice in the nineties.  Ugh what was I thinking?

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So I am taking to Pinterest for inspiration on a new everyday look. 

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I love the light/brown smokey eye on Victoria Beckham, its not over powering like a gray shadow can be.  Much more work appropriate.  Seen as it Spring though I am loving the cleanness of the second look.  The pale shadows define the eye making her fresh & bright & I can certainly use all the help I need looking like a ray of sunshine in the morning.  I hate mornings ugh. 

Could Adele have a more perfectly structured face with great skin?  I would love to pull off a dramatic liner everyday.  How do you feel about liquid liner for work? To much like Mad Men?

How fun is the yellow & aqua look? I wish I could pull this off every now & then.

What are you opinions on everyday make up? Do you like a clean, simple look or something more glamorous like the smokey eye(#5)?

Monday Already?

Wow I can't believe its Monday already! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend even though I am sure it flew by entirely to fast!  

For a while I have been frustrated with my life & the lack of time I have to put into my business.  It's been hard working through whats holding me back but since I started trying to be more intentional with my time I have seen positive things happening.  I look back on my week & I am really proud of the time & energy I have put into my jewelry.  The website is looking better, I have made new contacts, new designs & put a million ideas on paper.  Its funny how my switch from "I can't do this because of this" to an attitude of "this is what I want & this is how I am going to do it" has made so much difference.  I can't wait to see where this change takes me!

Sunday I spent time with this lovely lady Cole & Kristin Gainey Photography shooting pictures for our new pieces!  I am lovely this sneak peak of one of the looks!  Wouldn't this look good at Coachcella?  

The necklace design is departure from my normal design aesthetic, but I am so glad I stepped outside by box for something more fun.  I can't wait to share all the looks with you!