Spring Fashion Finds

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A big Spring Fashion round up is coming your way today! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scroll.

SHOES

Black Sandals  lots of colors.

Espadrilles

Metallic Espadrilles – I just bought these. They were a splurge but they are SO COMFY my feet are so happy.

Pink Leather Mules – Loooove these slides. Also a splurge, I think I want them for my birthday (hint hint)

Studded Slide Sandal

Slide Flats I have these and they are so comfy!!! Lots of different colors.

DRESSES

Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

Stripe Sun Dress

Another Striped Dress

Tie Waist Shirt Dress in Poplin

Gingham Button Down Dress

Crossover midi dress

SUNGLASSES

Gold and Black sunglasses

Studded Aviator Sunglasses

Bar Round Sunglasses

 

Ray Ban Aviators

Round Sunglasses

Clubmaster Sunglasses

Cat Eye Sunglasses like Meghan Markle

BAGS

Canvas Backpack

Bamboo Handle Circle Cross Body

Gemini Cross Body Tote – so perfect for taking on vacation, to the beach, to the pool, as a carry on! So many different colors!!

ACCESSORIES

Knotted Headband – all the rage right now

Wide Brim Panama Roll up Fedora Hat – UPF 50. Just bought this and wore it while gardening! Can’t wait to wear it at the pool! Also tons of colors.

Narrow GG belt 

Clarin’s Self Tanning Instant Gel – get the tan without the sun!

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow – get your glow on and show off your Spring break tan.

    

 

JEWELRY

Delicate Initial Necklace

Gold Ring Stack

 

Cable Bracelet

Cable Bangle

H Bracelet that looks like a certain company… tons of colors.

Braided Wrap Bracelet tons of colors

 

 

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Fab Finds under $100 for Spring

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Rounding up a few favorite fashion finds for Spring!

Cute Sunglasses love the mix of black and tortoiseshell!

How cute is this white lace top? 

This romper looks so comfy and versatile.

A cute caftan!

Target has tons of cute swimsuits in now! This blue crochet high neck bikini is cute!

Also at Target – a scalloped triangle bikini top a la Marysia swim and Kate Spade!

I got this ruffle bralette bikini top too!

Like the Chanel and Tory Burch espadrilles, but not the price? Sam Edelman has a copycat version under $100! YESSS.

I also love their gold version here too.

You’ve probably seen the popular Arc Bamboo bag – here is a copycat for a fraction of the cost. Perfect for upcoming beach vacations!

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Must-Have Purse Organizer

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I just discovered that there are purse organizers.  WHY am I just learning about these?! This is exactly what I needed for some of my purses!  They are made of felt, so they don’t rub on your purse and cause wear marks.

There are several different companies who make them with slightly different variations.  I ordered two different ones because I couldn’t decide which one I would like better.

This is the one I bought for the Louis Vuitton Speedy purse.  You can see my glamorous picture below.  I like the three center divider in it – you can even fit a water bottle! It also has a little keychain that you can attach your keys to – no more searching for your keys (which are always at the bottom, am I right?)

This is the one I bought for my Longchamp Le Pliage and Goyard tote bag.  You can see it has a center divider with a zipper.   I tend to use my tote bags more when I’m traveling, so I thought the zippered compartment would be safer for my wallet.  Again, notice the keychain tie. 

Another bonus for this organizer is that it helps the Longchamp Le Pliage keep it’s cute shape! For both of these organizers, the middle divider/pocket is removable as is the keychain ring.

Now the size I ordered was the large size for the Longchamp Le Pliage large bag, but I put the organizer in my Goyard bag too, as pictured below.  There is some room still on the side, but I think I’ll be fine with it!  I just didn’t feel like ordering a hundred different organizers for all of my bags!

They are removable – so if you are switching purses of similar sizes you can just pick up the organizer and move all of your stuff with it!

They come in TONS of different colors and sizes! Like for Louis Vuitton Neverfull, Longchamp medium bags, really ANY BAG! Just measure your bag and find one that fits!!  I went with the tan color because, well, they were available for one day shipping haha!

I ordered these on Amazon with my Prime account in the morning and literally had them by dinner time that night?! THE SAME DAY. 7 hours later.  It’s so crazy that Amazon can do that! If you don’t have Amazon Prime – here is a link to a free  30 day trial. Also, this shop on Etsy sells them too  and I ALMOST bought them from the etsy shop but then… well, free one day shipping.

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Paris Spring Couture 2019 Favorites

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I love the Spring couture shows… I think it is because they occur in the middle of Winter and I am SO READY for Spring.  The beautiful Spring colors brightens my day.

These outfits are more than just clothes – they are beautiful pieces of art! Let’s enjoy!

Giambattista Valli

I would totally wear this blazer.

Chanel’s show set at “Villa Chanel”, picture from WWD.

Givenchy

Dior

All pictures are from Vogue.com

 

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The Search for the Perfect Water Bottle

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I have been on the search for the perfect water bottle for years. Here is my current collection of water bottles. My session started when Nalgenes became popular in the late 90s/early 2000s.

I love to have a water bottle nearby because I’m always thirsty.

The first water bottle I bought was the Camelbak Pictured below. I do like that has a straw because I prefer water bottles with straws. However what I did not like about this water bottle was that you had to bite down on the nipple and overtime it did hurt my mouth. Also the nipple was very hard to clean, and so mold started growing it. That was disgusting so I no longer uses water bottle. In fact I realize I should just throw it away

The next water bottle that I bought was this one. The Contigo. What I like about this one is the lower part of the water bottle comes apart and so you can add fruit to infuse your water. I love using this one in the spring when the berries are in season and I make blackberry and mint infused, water etc.

The next “it” water bottle is the BKR water bottle.  I like this one because it is dishwasher safe. It is glass but it is surrounded by a silicone wrap so it is safe. I do like this water bottle a lot, however other mentioned before I like water bottles and straws better so this is not “the perfect” water bottle.

The S’well water bottles are also very popular.  They are double insulated so they keep your water cooled for 24 hours or warm for 12 hours. They really do keep your water cool, I had ice in them and  lasts almost 24 hours! What I don’t like about this one is that they are not dishwasher safe and they are a little hard to clean

This hot pink water bottle is the newest one in my collection, The Hydro flask.  I like the extra silicone sleeve for the bottom so it doesn’t make sounds when it goes on the counter or table. It’s easier to clean as well. I don’t like that it is not dishwasher safe, but it is also double insulated. I purchased a different top for this water bottle which has a straw and so currently this is actually my favorite water bottle. It is not perfect but I’m still searching for the perfect water bottle but this one is getting close! If you are interested, this is the lid that I bought and this is the silicone sleeve I bought.  The wide mouth bottle is also extremely popular, but it doesn’t fit in my car’s drink holder so I didn’t buy it.

My dream water bottle would be… dishwasher safe, keeps water cool for a long time (doesn’t have to be 24 hours, but I’ll take 12), has a straw that is leakproof, and is easy to clean.

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Fashion from the Golden Globes 2019

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I was sitting over here thinking about how much I dislike January… it’s cold. The days are short. The weather sucks… (it rained all weekend and was sooo windy, we lost power for several hours!). The house looks so empty after Christmas is taken down.  And then the Golden Globes came on. Ok, the show was boring, but I don’t ever watch it for the show… I watch it for the FASHION!

So, it reminded me of something I heard once, when someone was asked “What is your favorite season?” and the guy replies “AWARDS SEASON!!!!”.

Emily Blunt in Alexander McQueen

Halle Berry in Zuhair Murad

Isla Fisher in Monique Lhuillier

Allison Janey in Christian Siriano. Every time I see Christian Siriano’s designs, I still can’t believe he was on Project Runway! I remember his season so well!

Danai Gurira in Rodarte. The way this dress looks when she moves is stunning!

Lady Gaga in Valentino. Not a fan on the blue hair but am a fan of the dress!

Catherine Zita Jones in Elie Saab

Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein. Love how this dress moved!

Kristen Bell in Zuhair Murad. I feel her pouty poses ruin the look a little bit… I couldn’t find a single picture of her smiling in it!

Julia Roberts in Stella McCartney

Kiki Layne in Dior

Janelle Monae in Chanel. I know a lot of you won’t like this one either, but I love Chanel!

Constance Wu in Vera Wang

Gemma Chan in Valentino

Penelope Cruz in Ralph and Russo

Sofia Carson in Giambattista Valli. I know most won’t like this dress, but I love it! Not too many people could pull this off!

Octavia Spencer by Christian Siriano.  I love this dress, something I would wear!

Best Dressed goes to… Charlize Theron in Dior!

This look is so chic, can’t go wrong with black and white!

And I think the most talked about fashion item from the show was…. Timothee Chamolet’s outfit by Louis Vuitton.  The designer is calling it a “French bib”.  I think it looks like fancy suspenders.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2018

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It’s here, it’s here! My Holiday Gift Guide 2018!

For the Fashionista…

Tartan Plaid Blanket Scarf – classic holiday chic. Comes in multiple color ways.

Kendra Scott Stacking Rings – beautiful stacking ring set at a great price.

Uggs – I will always put Ugg boots on here because there is nothing like a new pair of Ugg boots on your cold feet! I have had several pairs over the years and I LOVE THEM!

Pointed Toe Smoking Slipper – how cute are these shoes.

Drunk Elephant Skin Care Set – a set of the very popular bestsellers from the Drunk Elephant Skin care line.

Prada Mini Tote – a luxurious gift that is super cute!

Flowerbomb Perfume – a best selling perfume. It smells of a bouquet of cattleya orchids, sambac jasmine, freesia and rose petals is enriched by the addictive patchouli and vanilla.

For the Gadget Lover…

Apple AirPods – My husband *loves* his that he got last year and they sold out super early last year too, so don’t wait to get them.

Kate Spade Smart Watch – Kate spade came out with a touch screen smart watch! How CUTE! A great alternative to the Apple watch. 

Power Up Luggage Tag – charge your electronics on the go without all of the messy cords!

For the Bookworm…

Kindle Paperwhite – I *love* my kindle paper white that I purchased earlier this year.  I have an iPad, but read way more on the kindle.  Since the lighting on the kindle is indirect, it causes less eye strain.  Also, you can read it in the dark *or* in broad daylight.  I also have this case for my kindle which is great for propping it up to read.

Also a Kindle Unlimited membership is a great idea – especially if your friend or family member already owns an iPad or kindle.  It works for the kindle app and all kindle devices. There is unlimited reading from over 1 million ebooks and unlimited listening to thousands of audiobooks! I love my membership.

For the Home…

Dyson Cordless Vacuum – I *love* my Dyson cordless vacuum and can’t talk enough about it.  Here is the Dyson V7. I use it almost everyday.

Faux Fur Throws – perfect for cold Winter nights.

Baies Diptyque Candle – the best selling and smelling candle ever. Ok that might be an overstatement, but at my house it isn’t! Smells of roses and blackcurrant. I want my house to smell like this forever.

Mackenzie Child Tea Kettle – A chic addition to any kitchen.

Hammered Copper Lion’s Head Ice Bucket – beautiful ice bucket in on-trend copper.

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Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales!

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I’ve rounded up Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales for you today with promo codes! Happy Thanksgiving!

Ann Taylor

– 40% off everything with code THANKFUL. Valid 11/21-11/22.
– 50% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY. Valid 11/22-11/25.

Bloomingdales
– Thanksgiving Sale II: Tiered Buy More Save More. Valid 11/23.
– Take 25% off site wide + 10% off cosmetics during the Cyber Sale. Valid 11/25-11/27.
– Buy more, save more event. Take $25 off $150+, $75 off $350+ or $150 off $500+. Valid 11/28-11/29.

DVF
– 20% off site wide with code ALLWEEK. Valid 11/21-11/25.
– 15% off $300+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $700+ with code DOUBLETAP. Valid 11/25-11/26.

Far Fetch 

– Take 20% off sale items with code x20BF. Valid 11/22-11/26.

JCPenney 
– Take an extra 30% off when you spend $100+, or an extra 25% off when you spend under $100. Valid 11/25-11/28.

Kohl’s 
– Take an extra 20% off site wide with code TAKE20. Valid 11/24-11/28.
– Take $10 off $50 site wide with code JACKPOT. Valid 11/26.

Macy’s

– 20% Off Black Friday Sale with code BLKFRI. Valid 11/21-11/24.
– 20% Off Cyber Monday with code CYBER. Valid 11/25-11/26.

Neiman Marcus Last Call 
– Enjoy 45% off select styles. Valid 11/20 only.
– Enjoy 45% off jewelry. Valid 11/21 only.
– Black Friday! Shop 40-80% off everything. Valid 11/22-11/26.
– Cyber Monday! Shop 40% off online only. Valid 11/25-11/26.

Lord & Taylor 
– Pre-Black Friday Sale with code DEALS. Valid 11/14-11/19.
– Black Friday Sale with code FRIDAY. Valid 11/20-11/25.

Lulu and Georgia 
– Take 25%off everything with code BESTEVER. Valid 11/19-11/25.
–  Up to 30% OFF SITEWIDE! Take 20% OFF all orders $400+ / Take 25% OFF all orders $800+ / Take 30% OFF all order $1,200+
Code: 20% OFF: CYBER20 / 25% OFF: CYBER25 / 30% OFF: CYBER30

Macy’s 
– 20% Black Friday preview with code SCORE. Valid 11/15-11/20.
– 20% Off Black Friday Sale with code BLKFRI. Valid 11/21-11/24.
– 20% Off Cyber Monday with code CYBER. Valid 11/25-11/26.

M’oda Operandi 
– Receive up to 50% off. Valid beginning 11/19. End date TBA.

Net-a-Porter 
– Select styles up to 50% off. Valid beginning 11/19. End date TBA.

Neiman Marcus 
– Receive $50 off your $200+ regular priced purchase with code THANKFUL. Valid 11/21-11/24.

Nordstrom 
– Receive up to 60% off. Valid 11/22-11/26.

Nordstrom Rack
– Black Friday Clearance! Receive an extra 30% off. Valid 11/21-11/26.

Saks Off Fifth
– Extra 50% off. Valid 11/21.
– One day only warehouse sale. Valid 11/24.
– Cyber preview up to 80% off. Valid 11/25.

Stuart Weitzman 
– 40-50% off select styles. Valid beginning 11/22. End date TBA.

Balsam Hill:

$35 off orders $499+
$50 off orders $699+

Black Friday Preview. Enjoy up to 50% off plus free shipping. Shop now!

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Loungewear for Fall -Friday Favorites

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The kids are headed back to school and sweater weather is coming soon.  Now it’s time to think about pampering ourselves and getting some new loungewear! Oh, all of these are under $100.

Barefoot Dreams Cozy Circle Cardigan – So warm and soft, there’s reason why there are 2500 five star reviews for this!

Natori Cardigan and Pants – Now this set looks soooo comfy!

Ralph Lauren Quilted Cuffs Robe – a nice new robe for the Fall.

Lazy Mornings Lounge Pants – these are super soft.

Camo Joggers – Yeah, maybe if I wear these camo pants I’ll blend right into the couch 😉

Classic Nike Joggers – A great pair of sweats to sit at home and in get up and run errands in too!

Plush Throw – nothing quite so nice as a new throw to sit with!

Slippers – these Ugg slippers will make keep your feet nice and toasty!

Checkered PJ shorts set in pink and also in black – Perfect if you live somewhere where sweater weather doesn’t start until December!

Red Roses Bath Oil  “Composed of seven types of roses from around the world, Red Roses is a surprisingly clean, voluptuous scent.  With a heart of crushed violet leaves and hints of lemon and spearmint, it unfolds like a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers.  Red Roses Bath Oil gently fragrances and moisturizes the skin. Lush and softly foaming, it’s pure relaxation.” YES PLEASE.

Moroccon Body Buff “A gentle exfoliating body scrub infused with rose petals that polishes away dead skin cells to instantly help revitalize skin. Argan oil blended with sesame, grape seed, avocado and sweet almond oils nourish skin with intense moisture”. Sounds delicious!

Goddess Skin Clay Mask If you want your face to feel luxurious and baby soft, use this mask. I use it and love it.

Silk Sleep Mask  Sleeping on silk is supposed to reduce wrinkles on your face… this is perfect!

 

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Favorite French Hand Soaps

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Let’s talk about my favorite French hand soaps today! One thing I like to splurge on is some luxurious French soap.

french soap

French soaps are just… different. They seem heavier (?), or maybe creamier (?) than soaps in the states.   Their scents will transport you to an olive grove… instead of the dryer vent!

So what is the French-milled soaps? Well, the French invented the milling process in the 1700s and have it perfected!

french soap

They shred the soap into a machine the rolls the soap into a smooth paste. They do this three times, hence the name triple-milled or French-milled soap. This makes the soaps harder and thus last longer… a little goes a long way! The texture is thus finer so it feels smoother and makes a better lather!

savon de marseille

So then what is Savon de Marseille? The soap makers of Marseille used native olive oil and alkaline ash of Mediterranean marine plants to create their soaps. In 1688, there was an edict stating that fine soaps in Marseille had to contain 72% vegetable oil with no animal additives, and it was known as “Savon de Marseille” or “Marseille Soap”. The name stuck!

savon de marseille

It takes two weeks to make the soap and it is still made from olive oil and alkaline ash from Mediterranean sea plants!  The soap often has a fine white powder on the outside and that is sea salt – it will wash away! A 600g bar of savon de Marseille can last up to 6 months when used as bath soap!

Now only four soap makers still craft Marseille Soap according to the centuries-old tradition and here they are: Savonnerie le Serail, Marius Fabre, La Savonnerie du Midi, and La Savonnerie du Fer à Cheval. Good luck finding them online to purchase!

Now, the four companies mentioned above follow the traditional olive-oil only and lye soap making process.  L’Union des professionnels du savon de Marseille (UPSM) as new rules which states Savon de Marseille can  use olive oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, coconut oil, lye, sea salt and water.

french milled soaps

You know, I started this article just doing a little research about French soap… I admit, I had no idea that there was such a big hoopla in France about which is truly authentic Savon de Marseille vs not!

The soaps I like are apparently French milled, but not “true” Savon de Marseille. Who knew? Not me.  All of the soaps below are French milled soaps.

I like to put the little soaps in between the pillow cases and sheets in the linen closet.  This makes the sheets smell really fresh when you take them out to use them! Sorry for the poor quality picture… turns out the linen closet has bad lighting!

 

french soap

Pre de Provence – this is my favorite company for the little mini hand soaps… I tuck these ones into my linens! They the larger soap in VerbenaOlive Lavande,  peony, Lavender Queen’s Honey, Sage, Honey Almond, There are packs of 5 minis in Sage,   Lavender, and Verbena! I confess the verbena is my favorite!

L’occitane Bonne Mare Soaps – Soap made in the Marseille way, with tons of wonderful scents. In addition to hand soap, they are also great for placing in between linens or in clothing drawers! It comes in HoneyVerbena, Milk, Peach, Rose, Lavender.

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Savon de Marseille – if you want the most bang for you buck, this big block of soap will last you half the year!  I actually have seen this one in person but never bought it – next time I head to this store I am buying it since I think it is a “true” Savon de Marseille!

savon de marseille

Figue d’ete – I don’t have this exact soap but I have the candle in this scent and it smells amazing!

french milled soap

Diptyque L’Ombre de le Eau Soap – if you love the Baies candle, they also have the fabulous hand soap too! It smells of roses and black currants!

Une Olive en Provence – This soap takes you right to Provence! I have this one also tucked into my linens… aaahhh smells so good! I also have the body scrub and it is soooo nice!

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Now onto Liquid French Soaps!

Compagnie de Provence Hand Soap – I feel like I keep writing the same thing… it smells amazing!

french soap

L’Occitane Liquid Hand Soap – I love this soap!  I have the verbena and the lavender.  The great part is you can buy refills which are cheaper – just keep your bottle when it’s empty and refill it!

french soap

L’occitane Cleansing Hand wash – I don’t really know the exact difference between this one and the one bbove, but the scents are slightly different. Either way, love these too. It comes in Verbena.

french soap

Diptyque Hand and Body Soap – I have this in Sens de Eau and it is my favorite soap! I use it as a body wash (not everyday – it isn’t cheap, only when I want to feel extra luxurious!) but it is also a hand soap. They also have one in Philosykos which is their fig scent which smells amazing.

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favorite french hand soaps

 

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Marie Antoinette Fashion – Friday Favorites

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One of my favorite movies is Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette.  It was actually filmed at the Chateau de Versailles.  It is a beautiful movie to watch.  In addition to the stunning scenery and sets (what’s not to love about the palace?), the costumes are wonderful.  The movie itself does not have very much dialogue – I think she lets the visuals do the talking.

I wanted to share a few of my favorite costumes from the movie.  I know it’s a little bit of a different post than I normally write, but you all know I am a Francophile!

Below is her Austrian costume. It appears to be a grey blue velvet.

When she entered the border of France, she was forced to change and stripped of everything Austrian – and this is her new French outfit!

Below is her wedding gown. Could imagine wearing a dress with such wide hips! What women do for fashion…

This one below is one of my favorite gowns.  I just love love love the fabric. Also love the other ladies’ dresses as well!   The blue and yellow dress in the back looks like a Pierre Frey fabric, actually. 

I loved her pink bow dress on blue but there aren’t too many good pictures of it.  I also love taking a pause to look at the food spread on the table! A work of art!

Below is her coronation gown.  

Love the soft palette here, and yes, I know this was filmed in Marie Antoinette’s bedroom because I studied that fabric and wallpaper up close in that room!

Below is a shot from Annie Liebovitz for Vogue.  

A beautiful red belt against a pale blue gown!

This fabric below is so beautiful. Love the red gloves and the blue silk ribbon used as a necklace.  So chic!

I found these pictures on the Costumer’s Guide.  She has compiled so many pictures of so many costumes from many movies.  She doesn’t update her site anymore, unfortunately.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Women’s Picks 2018!

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Happy Nordstrom Anniversary day!  For those with a Nordstrom card you can start shopping the Early Access Sale TODAY!!  I’ve been shopping and I’m sharing my favorites – things sell out quickly so don’t hesitate.  I’ve missed out on many good deals by hesitating!

nordstrom anniversary sale picks

How do I shop Early Access?

The card is your key! It allows you to shop the sale 8 days earlier than the public!!! Lots of pieces do sell out right away during the early access sale, so being a card holder is essential in my book. Not a card holder? Apply for a Nordstrom card here

CLOTHING FAVORITES!

Coats, dresses, shirts, pants, lounging, athleisure!

Lewit Bold Plaid Trench Coat – get the Burberry look without the Burberry price! (although still not cheap!)

Badgley Mischka Trench Coat – this lavender trench coat is beautiful but it does come in many colors.

North Face Packable Wind Resistant Coat – love this coat! I had an older version of this coat and love it. I’m updating it with this version!

Halogen Blouson sleeve cashmere cardigan – I love Halogen’s cardigans and this one is going to be in my closet!

Waffle Stitch Sweater – I have a waffle stitch sweater in wool that I love and this one is lightweight in cotton.

Vince Camuto Short Sleeve Tunic – This tunic is so cute! It is already selling out!!  I bought it in black.

Caslon V-Neck T-shirt – Comes in TONS of colors.  I stocked up on these wardrobe basics – and they are all only $17.90!

J. Crew Tres Chic T-shirt – um, obviously this francophile loves this shirt

Rails Hunter Plaid Shirt – get your social media game up to par this Fall and pose with this plaid shirt!

Zella Live In High Waist Leggings – perfect for working out, lounging in, or wearing around the town *and* they keep your muffin top hidden!

Sweaty Betty – Chic Sweatpants, what’s not to love?

Zella Hoodie So comfy!

Make and Modal Fleece Hoodie and Pants – perfect for lounging! Lots of color choices!

Menswear Inspired PJs – I love these PJs and have the long sleeved version. I bought this short sleeved version too – they are 100% cotton which is perfect for keeping cool during hot summer nights.

Barefoot Dreams Hooded Jacket – Barefoot dreams makes the comfiest cardigans. This one is hooded which is so nice and warm.  They also have a regular non-hooded one too – with over 1000 reviews. Sure to sell out.

SHOES! SHOES! and MORE SHOES!

nordstrom anniversary favorite shoe picks 2018

Cela Bow Slide – feels like 18th century fashion, love it!

Talbia Loafer – evokes Valentino Rockstuds for a fraction of the price!

Madewell the Elinor Loafer – I have very similar loafers and *love* them

 

Rebecca Minkoff Koso Bootie – love these cowboy inspired booties!

Marc Fisher Chelsea Boot – feels similar to Chloe’s fancy studded boots, love it!

Dolce Vita Studded Bootie – I love all of these studded booties, these ones are suede.

Aquatalia Fiamma Bootie – Love the buckle here

Aquatalia Letizia Boot – look like Princess Kate in these boots – Aquatalia boots are some of her favorites that she wears!

Born Cardi Booties – Love all of the buckles!

Loka Studded Bootie – More studded booties under $100!

B.P. Brice Notched Bootie – cute booties, under $80!

Braided Suede booties – how cute are these braids! Lots of colors, budget friendly too! Under $80.

Arnet Bootie – lots of colors, perfect for dressing up or down! Under $80.

Vince Camuto Pevista Booties – similar version was super popular last year, I know this one will be too!

Sam Edelman Chesney Loafer – studded loafer!! Love!

 

Sam Edelman Helen Pump – A studded pump like Valentino but won’t destroy the wallet.

Paul Green Studded Loafer – I know these are going to be super comfy

Halogen Hailey Bootie – MORE studded booties, how will I choose one?!

Adidas Flashback Sneaker – a classic shoe, can’t go wrong!

Nike Classic Cortez Sneaker – I have this shoe and love it – a classic from the 70s.

ACCESSORIES!

Kendra Scott Kacey Pendant – a great pendant in many colors perfect for any outfit!

Kate Spade Initial Pendant – a beautiful pendant at a great price – would make a great gift too!

Longchamp Expandable Tote – I love Longchamp and the expandable totes are so nice for traveling!!

FOR THE HOME

Voluspa Candle Set – I always buy these and use them for gifts and house warming presents! I always keep some on hand for last minute invites to places!

Antica Farmacista Diffusers – love using these around the house!

Diptyque Candle Set of 5 – As a Diptyque lover, I cannot sing enough praise about these candles. Yes they are a bit spendy, but totally worth the price in my book.  This is a set of their top 5 scents – I recommended it and then burn them all and pick your favorite so you can buy the big candle later!

Diptyque Candle and Eau de Toilette Set – I love using these smaller bottles for travel – also, they can help a bad smelling hotel room feel luxurious!

Barefoot Dreams Throw – How cute is this animal print throw! Comes in several colors.

Rifle Paper Co. Herb Garden Recipe Tin – I have one of these recipes tins in another color way and I love it!!

Tons and Tons more items to browse through!

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Delicate Necklaces – Friday Favorites

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I love the look of delicate necklaces – especially for the Summer. When it’s hot out I don’t like having big clunky statement necklaces around my neck.  I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites here! Greatest part – they are all under $100!

Whitlee pendant

Elisa Necklace – comes in SO many colors!!

Leonor Pendant

Filigree Necklace

Initial Pendant Necklace

Layered Bar Pendant Necklace

Shaker Necklace

Zodiac Necklace

Love Knot Necklace

Chelsea pendant

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Favorite Face Masks

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Sharing my favorite face masks that I’m using right now. I understand skin care can be quite personal, but these work for all skin types.

 

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

My take: I use this mask after night shifts and for jet lag.  Perfect also if you stayed up way too late one night.

Here’s what they say: This uber-dewy, hydrating mask soothes thirsty, stressed-out skin by steeping cells in a nourishing mix of vitamins, ceramides, antioxidants, and gently exfoliating extracts. Skin looks instantly renewed, radiant, and ready for anything.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Mask

My take – this clay mask I use one to two times a week.  It helps reduce the size of pores and balances my complexion.  My skin feels softer and smoother after this.

Here’s what Fresh says – Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask is a multi-functional treatment for normal to oily skin. Umbrian Clay has been used since the ancient Etruscans for its benefits. This instant purifying mask can also be used as a daily deep cleanser or to minimize small imperfections. It is proven to significantly reduce the appearance of pores and mattify the skin without drying out the complexion.  Umbrian Clay, Fresh’s proprietary ingredient, has a high mineral content that works to help balance, purify, and clarify the complexion. Sandalwood oil is known for its astringent properties and helps to calm the skin.  Chamomile flower and lavender water are notable for their soothing properties.

Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask

My take – I received a sample of this mask and I just wanted to rub it all over me!  This mask has clay and almond oil.  It made my skin feel so hydrated and happy after I was done – yes, an oxymoron for most clay masks. I am going to get a regular bottle of it.

Here’s what they say: This supercharged Goddess Skin Clay Mask is based on an ancient Mediterranean beauty recipe, which combines gentle yet nutrient-rich Spanish clay with Sweet Almond Oil, prized for its nourishing properties. What it does: Working with the world’s leading laboratories, Charlotte took this centuries-old remedy and added the latest anti-aging breakthrough ingredients, such as the BioNymph Peptide Complex to create a glow-giving formula your complexion will drink in. Spanish clay absorbs oil and draws out impurities without drying. Sweet Almond and Rosehip Oil nourish and delay signs of skin aging. BioNymph Peptide Complex boosts collagen production and improves elasticity. Essential oils create a smooth, hydrating formula that never feels chalky or dry. Frangipani Flower Extract boasts soothing antiseptic properties and leaves skin cashmere soft.

Fresh Rose Face Mask

My take – I use it when I feel my skin is a little irritated or dry and just needs to be soothed.

What they say: A cult-favorite hydrating and toning gel mask infused with real rose petals, soothing rosewater, and a “smart” algae that delivers optimum moisture. Solutions for:- Dryness- Redness- Pores.

Fresh Vitamin Nectar Mask

My take: I use this mask when my skin feels dull needs a little boost for some radiance.  Vitamin C is all the rage right now for skin care and this one has lots of vitamin C!

What they say: An instant glow face mask powered by a concentrated blend of 50 percent crushed citrus fruits that reveals radiant skin in as little as one use.Solutions for: – Dullness and uneven texture – Uneven skin tone If you want to know more…Get glowing skin instantly with Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-Boosting Face Mask. This powerhouse treatment improves the skin’s radiance and glow by 31 percent after one use, and by 49 percent after four weeks of use. The revolutionary formula is powered by 50 percent real crushed citrus fruits including oranges, lemons, and clementines, naturally containing AHA fruit acids that work to gently refine and smooth the skin. This fruit blend comes in the form of a paste, which is made from lemons cultivated in the Mediterranean region—providing double exfoliation by offering a pleasant scrub, while the AHA fruit acid content offers a chemical peeling effect

Glamglow Supermud

My take: I use this when I’m having a bad break out.  It smells terrible but totally helps my skin.

A face mask designed to visibly clear the complexion.Who it’s for: Ideal for normal, oily or combination skin types.What it does: The SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment was developed to address common skin concerns, which include blemishes, redness, scars, razor bumps and ingrown hair. The potent mud formula supports skin’s natural oil balance, while a proprietary blend of six acids (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, pyruvic acid and tartaric acid) work to help minimize pores and create clearer skin. Activated-X charcoal lifts away dirt and other skin congestions, resulting in a refined, healthy-looking complexion.

 

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Spring Haute Couture 2018 Giambattista Valli

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My pick for Friday Favorites this week is to enjoy pictures from the Spring Haute Couture 2018 collection from Giambattista Valli!  He was inspired by the book The Wild Garden.  Enjoy all of the pretty details!   Pictures are from Vogue.

Giambattista Valli Spring Haute Couture 2018

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