Cute Tops for Spring under $100!

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I found some cute tops for Spring and they are all under $100!  Many are under $50!

I love this embroidered top! Blue and white love!

Whisper Cotton V neck t shirt – this cotton is so soft! I have it in several colors.  Great for layering.

This crinkle gingham shirt is so cute!!

This sleeveless plaid top looks so light and airy!

This peplum cotton t-shirt is adorable and comes in so many colors.

cute Spring tops

This varsity striped long sleeve cotton shirt is perfect for cool Spring days.  I promise you that you will be seeing these varsity type shirts every where! It is an upcoming trend.

I have a ruffle sleeve tee very similar to this one and I love it! Also comes in tons of colors!

This knot linen tee is adorable!

Love this red crochet top!

Love this navy lace appliqué top!

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Chic Espadrilles for Spring and Summer – Friday Favorites

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I’ve picked out some of the best espadrilles for this Spring and Summer!  I am seeing them *everywhere*!
from the Ivory Lane
photo from Stylish Women
photo from Glamour Paris
Now, which one is your favorite??
1. These Chloe Espadrille Wedge Sandals are super popular and created an army of copycats. I love the little ruffled edges.
2. MARC FISHER Espadrille Wedge Sandal  – one of the many copy cats of the Chloe wedge sandal above.
3. Steve Madden Espadrille Wedge Sandal  – an even closer copy cat the the original Chloes – down to the ruffles! Great price point here.
4. MARC FISHER  Espadrille Platform Wedge a slightly different version of the popular wedges.
6. Chloe Lauren Espadrille Wedge Sandal These look super comfortable!  If I could wear ankle straps I would totally buy these! 
7. Valentino Rockstud Espadrille Wedge Sandals  Rockstuds are still the rage!
8. CASTAÑER Carina canvas wedge espadrilles These look so feminine! Love it! 
9. Espadrille Wedge Sandal These are very comfortable!
10. Eileen Fisher Nubuck Leather Platform Espadrille Sandals – these are the same as above, but there is leather at the toes so they are more comfortable.  I actually bought these and are they are soooo comfy *but* my heel is really narrow and I have never been able to wear ankle straps.  Highly recommend these!
11.Toga Suede Espadrille Ankle Strap Flats  – these look cute! Love the bright red!
12 . Stuart Weitzman Evon Espadrille Flat My favorite pair of espadrilles are from Stuart Weitzman but they are now retired.  These look similar. So comfortable – lined in leather so they feel like butter on your feet! 
15. Soludos Ciao Bella Espadrille Flat  sooooooo cute!!!!
16. Sam Edelman Khloe Espadrille Flat love the gold, comes in different colors!
17. Soludos ‘Original Dali’ Espadrille Slip-On   your cheapest option for the look!
18. Valentino Garavani Rockstud Leather Espadrilles a flat version of the rockstud sandals! 
19. Tory Burch Colorblock Espadrille Flat  These are a knock off of the Chanel espadrilles – 1/3 the price of them.  I bought these but had to return them because they didn’t fit my left foot (but did fit my right, does anyone else have that problem?).
Best Espadrilles for Spring and Summer 2018

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Doctor Bags – Friday Favorites

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The Best Doctor Bags

I love lots of different handbags, but the one I am always on the look out for is the perfect “doctor bag”.  Physician or not, anyone can rock these bags.

Kris Jenner with a Doctor’s bag

Before we dive into today’s doctor’s bags, lets take a look at the original doctor’s bag, called “The Gladstone bag”.  The Gladstone bag was made by J.G. Beard, a London leather dealer. He named it after William Gladstone, the British Prime Minister at the time (source – Australian Family Practice).

the gladstone doctor's bag
image via Wikipedia

The bag opened widely at the top and allowed easy access for the tools inside.  From what used to be a man’s work tote, it has now become a women’s luxurious handbag!  The idea of the doctor’s bag is simple – a wide mouth at the top with ample storage and easy access to what’s inside.  No wonder I love it!

 

 

The Prada Spazzolato bag is one of my favorites – now discontinued.

The Best Doctor Bags

I adore this petite Gucci Doctor’s bag.

The Best Doctor Bags

This Chiarugi bag looks similar to the Gladstone bag.

The Best Doctor Bags

Christian Dior’s bag is lovely.

The Best Doctor Bags

This bag by The Row is more simple in shape.

The Best Doctor Bags

This Tod’s bag is beautiful.

The Best Doctor Bags

How perfect that this doctor’s bag by Maison Marigela  has a key!

The Best Doctor Bags

A more modern take on the bag by Furla

The Best Doctor Bags

How beautiful is this Burberry bag?

The Best Doctor Bags

This Celine doctors bag is beautiful but discontinued.

Celine Doctor Bag

Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor’s Bag!

The Best Doctor Bags

Or just the classic Louis Vuitton Speedy bag.

Doctor Bags

This Senreve bag is water-resistant.
Best Doctor Bags

This is a beautiful classic doctor bag by TAH bags

The Best Doctor Bags

Mary Poppins actually had a doctor-type bag! She stored so much in there 😉

All of the bags above are very luxurious.  The bags below are more reasonable in price.  Great for work, school, everyday, medical students and residents!

The Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Bag in nylon is perfect for travel and work as it is so durable!

The Best Doctor Bags

This Kate Spade bag has a modern interpretation of the classic doctor bag.

Best Doctor Bags

How cute is this Fossil bag with it’s key?

The Best Doctor Bags

This Mary Poppins bag by Dooney and Bourke is a stylized doctor’s bag.

Best Doctors Bags

This Leather Satchel  is a great price and has the perfect look!

The Best Doctor Bags

This bag below is considered a weekender but has a similar shape!

Doctors Bags

I leave you with two more pictures of doctor bags from the runway!

Best Doctors Bags

The Best Doctor Bags

 

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Oscars 2018 Fashion – Friday Favorites

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Oscars 2018 Favorites!  It’s that time I share all of my favorite looks and I count down with my top 10 favorites!  Make sure you’re comfy, there are quite a few pictures to share!!

Allison Janney in Reem Acra

Mary J. Blige in Atelier Versace

Leslie Mann in Zac Posen Resort

Zoey Deutch in Elie Saab

Allison Williams in Armani Prive Couture

Helen Mirren in Reem Acra

Elizabeth Moss In Dior

Salma Hayek in Gucci.  I adore the embellishment on the shoulders but I think that with the sequined gown is just too much.  Imagine if the embellishment was on the same gown without sequins in white or cream? It’d be spectacular!

Greta Gerwig in Rodarte and Tiffany and Co jewelry.

Saoirse Ronan in Calvin Klein and Louboutin shoes – I love this dress but the back of it had this ugly bow and so thus it is not in my top 5!

Camila Alves in Vivienne Westwood. I don’t care for the hairstyling here but I love the dress and necklace and love how the necklace matches Matthew McCounaghey’s bowtie!

 

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton.  It is unfortunate she wore this outfit – it just seemed like she was so dressed down compared to everyone else.  I think it would’ve been better if the pants were red too!

 

Emily Blunt in Shiaparelli Haute Couture.  I appreciate the Victorianness of this dress but I think it will be on many favorites lists!

Nicole Kidman in Armani Privé – seems to be you either love or hate this dress.  I think it is fun and I adore the color!

Isla Fisher in Alex Perry.

Janelle Monae in custom Christian Siriano.  I actually love this look! It is not for everyone, but I think it looks totally fabulous.

Never thought I’d be putting Miley Cyrus on here, but I loved this dress by Moschino.

And now, my TOP 10 BEST DRESSED!

#10 – Laura Dern in Calvin Klein by Appointment – I actually saw her live on the red carpet and she just looked so elegant in this dress I had to include her in my best dressed!

#9- Gina Rodriguez in Zuhair Murad Couture – this is everything I would want in a dress if I went to the Oscars!

#8 – Danai Guria in Gabriela Hearst.  I preferred her version of the pale pink dress to Saoirse’s up above.  The back was much prettier.

#7- Gal Gadot in Givenchy and Tiffany & Co jewelry. She looked just stunning and the sparkles had me swooning!

#6 – Lupita Nyong’o in custom Atelier Versace.  She always brings it on the red carpet and this dress did not let us down!

 

#5 – Zendaya in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.  This dressed flowed so beautifully when she walked, I wish it could be a gif of her just walking.  Plus I love her stylist – Law Roach.

#4- Sandra Bullock in Louis Vuitton.  This gown looks stunning on her!

#3 – Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior. Love this gunmetal color on her!

#2 – Jennifer Garner in Atelier Versace looks fabulous! Like WOW! The bright blue was so beautiful on screen.  This says, miss me Ben Affleck?

#1 – Margot Robbie in Chanel Haute Couture.  Of COURSE my favorite is a Chanel dress.  Her bob with the soft waves goes so well with this beautiful column dress.  I love the off-the-shoulder sequined straps and the plastic Chanel clutch was fun and modern.

Let’s not forget some of the guys… here are my favorites!

Chadwick Boseman in Givenchy. Loved the cut and the embellishment on the jacket!

Daniel Kaluuya in Brunello Cucinelli.  This suede tux jacket looks ultra luxurious.

Armie Hammer in Giorgio Armani.  I loved his velvet tux – it looked really cool on tv!

Timothée Chalamet in Berluti.  He is my pick for best dressed male. I loved this whole look!

And my favorite Oscars moment… when Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph ditched their heels and walked out in Uggs because their feet hurt. See, despite all of the glitz and glamour, celebs are just like us. And their feet hurt too.

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Spring’s Chicest Mules – Friday Favorites

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I love wearing mules in the Spring.  They are perfect for the cool mornings and keep your toes warm – then great in the Afternoon when things warm up!

via Style Bistro

via Steal the Look

Via Memorandum

via Everyday Pursuits

A selection of the chicest mules for the season is below: (affiliate links which means I make a few pennies when you click, thank you for supporting the blog)

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Hat Box Round Bags – Friday Favorites

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I have recently been thinking about hat box bags – you know, the ones that look like hatboxes.  For the younger generation – they are the round bags.

Let’s take a look – I’ll let the purses do the talking!

via Purse Blog

Emma Roberts via Daily Mail

via Damsel in Dior

Amal Clooney via Vogue

Here are some cute hat box bags I found in all sorts of price ranges (affiliate links used)

Louis Vuitton Petite Chapeau Bag 2018 Cruise

Louis Vuitton Hat Box Bag

Vince Camuto Bray – Circle Crossbody Bag Hat box round circle bag

Mansur Gavriel Navy Leather Circle Bag Hat box round circle bag
Rebecca Minkoff Rebecca Minkoff Bree Circle Bag Hat box round circle bag Hat box round circle bag

Leather Circle Crossbody Hat box round circle bag

FOREVER 21 Round Crossbody Bag Hat box round circle bag

CHLOÉ Round-mini leather coin purse Hat box round circle bag

CHLOÉ Pixie leather and suede cross-body bag Hat box round circle bag

ellen & james Medium Round Bag in Straw

Hat box round circle bag

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Chanel Spring 2018 Couture – Friday Favorites

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If you’ve been following my blog for sometime, you all know that I love the couture fashion shows, but especially Chanel.  It’s just… sooooo pretty!

Chanel Couture Spring 2018

Chanel Couture Spring 2018

Chanel Couture Spring 2018 The set looked like a French garden complete with a fountain, roses growing on pergolas and gravel paths! I mean, of course I love it!

Chanel Couture Spring 2018

By the way, this young lady is Cindy Crawford’s daughter – Kaia Gerber. OF COURSE she is making her couture debut in Chanel!

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I adore the white tuxedo and the veil here. And the flower boy and his cute blouse.

Chanel Couture Spring 2018

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Golden Globes Fashion 2018

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Ah yes, I forgot, the awards season kicks off in January!  While I don’t actually enjoy the shows themselves, what I really do enjoy is the fashion.  I watched the Golden Globes – on mute, so I could watch the gorgeous dresses on the tv.  The way they sparkle and move is not depicted in the pictures and they are so much prettier on the tv than in just a single photo!  So there ya go, that’s how I watch the awards shows – on mute!

I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites! This year they all wore black for the Time’s Up movement. All photos without a source are from E Online .

Nicole Kidman in Givenchy

Gal Gadot in Tom Ford

Penelope Cruz

Saoirse Ronan in Versace

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

 

Naomi Campbell in Jean Paul Gaultier

Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive

Emilia Clarke in Miu Miu

Angelina Jolie in Versace Atelier

Tracie Ellis Ross in Marc Jacobs photo source

Kerry Washington in Prabal Gurung photo source

Allison Dany in Mario Dice photo source

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Favorite Work Out Gear – Friday Favorites

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I know many of us have made New Years’ resolutions to work out, lose weight, become more toned, etc.

I just want to lose the extra pound of chocolate that I ate (and um, I just ate a piece of chocolate right now as I’m typing this…)

Well, in order to work out, we obviously need to look good, right? I’m going to share some of my favorite work out gear (affiliate links used).

My favorite pair of legging work out pants:

Favorite Sports Bra:

Another favorite pair of pants: Adidas Track Pants

Best Workout Shorts

Classic Tee

Great Cut Out Yoga Shirt

Crossback Tank

Racerback Tanktop

 

Do YOU have any New Years Get Fit, Go to the gym, eat healthier resolution?

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Cashmere Sweaters – Friday Favorites

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I love wearing cashmere sweaters in the Winter. They are just so comfy and classic!

I have noticed that recently the it-girls are wearing cashmere sweaters that are looser fitting! Great, perfect to hide the holiday weight gain! It seems turtlenecks are the style of choice.

cashmere sweater
Pernille Teisbaek at Paris Fashion Week. Photo from Imaxtree

Love how big ad roomy this sweater is!

cashmere sweater
Photo-Jess Ann Kirby

This grey turtleneck below isn’t as loose fitting as some of the others but I’d say instead “the perfect fit!”

Cashmere sweater
Photo – Damsel in Dior

Another loose fitting cashmere turtle neck. I love how she styled it!

cashmere sweater
Photo from June Sixty Five

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My Secret to Soft Hands

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In this post – My Secret to Soft Hands
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Today I’m sharing a secret with you about how I keep my hands nice and soft.

You see, I was at my hair salon when my stylist noted to me – wow! You have really soft hands compared to other health care workers, what’s your secret??  

L’Occitane is my secret.  

Of course my secret involves French soaps! Did you expect anything else from this Francophile?

Chloé cat and I have matching nails! If you’re wondering what she’s wearing, it is these claw protectors.

FYI I was not paid to write this.  I just like their products. 

If you are a nurse, doctor, housekeeper/cleaner or work any job that requires you to wash your hands a hundred times a day, I’m sure you’ve noticed by the end of the day you have very dry hands! 


It’s not just washing your hands that make them so dry – but the terrible alcohol based hand cleaners are so drying it’s incredible.

So here’s my first secret.

Every night when I go to bed, I apply my favorite hand cream, L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream.

Here at Amazon.

It is a really nice creamy texture but it never leaves my hands feeling oily as with other hand creams.  It also has a nice non-offensive scent as it is made of honey, almond extracts, coconut oil and Shea butter.

They have a travel size too which I keep in my bag for work. I also keep one in my travel bag and one in my purse!  They make great gifts and stocking stuffers!

Ready for my next secret?

On days when my hands are so dry that they are peeling/flaking, I use their One-Minute Hand Scrub. I also try to use this about once a week.

Here at Amazon.

It is made of sugars and Shea butter, sweet almond and grapeseed oil.  You simply apply it to your dry hands and massage it all over your hands for 1 minute.  Then you rinse it off really well.  I follow this with their hand cream and it makes my hands just so yummy soft it’s amazing.  It is like having a manicure at home!

Those are my two big secrets about my soft hands.  But not only is moisturizing and exfoliating important, but so is the soap that you wash your hands with and also taking care of your nails!

 I like their shea butter nail and cuticle nourishing oil, but I do not do that religiously like I do with the above products!

I also use their hand soaps which are nourishing for your hands.  I keep one of their liquid soaps next to the sink that I use the most frequently – I suppose I could buy more but they are a bit spendy so I try not to go overboard!  I have tried various scents over the years. Their Verbena Shea Liquid Soap is wonderful, as is their Lavender Shea Liquid Soap. I just bought this Welcome Home Hands Cleansing Gel and I love this scent as it is inspired by a citrus garden in Provence!

As I was writing this post, I was curious, what is shea butter, anyway?  It is made from the nut of the African shea tree. Here is the wikipedia page about it.

L’occtaine makes a lot of other hand creams, but I find that none of them are as moisturizing as their original Shea butter one.  I do have some of the others, but I cannot say they are my secret to soft hands!  They have stronger scents which may appeal to some of you!  

 Hope you also enjoyed the rose pictures I took of our garden this past Spring.  They are all David Austin roses!  It’s hard to model your own hands!

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The Best Boots for Fall 2017

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Sharing this years top Fall boots!
I’ve rounded up boots, booties, and over-the-knee boots!
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Boots

Steve Madden Women’s Troopa Combat Boots • $79.98

Born Avala Boots Women’s Shoes • $200 

Dr. Martens ‘1460 W’ Boot  $124.95 

Naturalizer Rozene Knee High Boot •  $198.95 

I own these – I love them! Women’s Hunter Original High Gloss Boot •$150 

Born Riding Boot •  $179.90 

I own these – they were great for rainy days! Women’s Bean Boots by L.L.Bean, 8″ •  $129 

I own the bootie version – they are so comfy! Frye ‘Melissa Button’ Leather Riding Boot • $249.90 

Booties

Women’s Sarto By Franco Sarto Paisley Bootie • $129.95 

Jeffrey Campbell ‘Calhoun’ Cutout Bootie • $240

Rialto Payton Booties Women’s Shoes • $59

I bought these this year – a total splurge, but I love them!!Stuart Weitzman Pearl Bacari $599

Vince Camuto Talorini Lace-Up Combat Booties Women’s Shoes • $179

Ugg Lars Ankle Booties •  $225

I own a similar version, they are so comfy and warm! Ugg Bailey Bling Mini Booties •  $185

Sam Edelman Millard Lace-Up Boots • Sam Edelman • $148

Over-the-Knee Boots

Steal version: Charles by Charles David Ollie Stretch Over-The-Knee Boots • $159 

Splurge version: Women’s Stuart Weitzman ‘Lowland’ Over The Knee Boot • $798

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Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2017

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Hello all, today let’s take a look at Chanel Haute Couture 2017!

I love looking at the runways of haute couture – really because I love textiles and see these pieces as works of art.

 The show’s set was below a replica Eiffel tower!

Even the silhouettes of the dresses are inspired by Le Eiffel.

I love this modern take on a retro shoe!

Pictures via Vogue.

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Favorite Perfumes and Fragrances- Five on Friday

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In this post – my favorite perfumes

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Let’s talk about perfumes… and my love for them!

I LOVE perfume.  It seems I have received one new scent every Christmas and I LOVE them all!

People will ask me… what’s your favorite perfume?

The answer…. well, it depends.


Depends on what, they say? I say, the seasons, my mood, where am I going…
Can you relate?

I also love wearing perfume but working at a hospital means perfume is forbidden! The horror!
So I have to make up for it all of the days I am not working!

Let’s dive into my fragrance collection!
All of the tidbits about the perfume are from Fragrantica. Also, don’t know the difference between cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum? Here’s an explanation. 

My Fragrance Collection

Diptyque Women’s Do Son 

Top notes are african orange flower, rose and iris; middle notes are tuberose and pink pepper; base notes are benzoin and musk.

Spring/Summer wear during the day.

 

Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne

Top notes are green notes, black currant and petitgrain; middle notes are nectarine and black locust; base notes are vetiver, peach and plum.

I like wearing this in the late Winter, Spring and early Summer. One note about Jo Malone Colognes – they do NOT last as long as eau de parfums and given how much they cost I have to say I am disappointed in the longevity of the product. That being said, I still love them but it led me to my love of Diptyque!

 

 Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum 
A heart is floral and opulent with intensive, sweet and pure Sambac jasmine, seductive Centifolia rose, freesia and Cattleya orchid. Musk and patchouli in a base wrap us with an oriental scent, while its milky and powdery notes gently fondle our skin.
I love wearing this one in the evening during Fall and Winter.

Jo Malone London Orange Blossom Cologne

The scent of dewy leaves of clementine stretches over the delicate floral heart, composed of orange blossom, and water lily.The top notes are cedrat, green notes and clementine leaf. The heart is composed of orange blossom and water lily, while the base of orange blossom and lilac.

 One of my absolute favorites and the one I wore on my wedding day! 

Diptyque Women’s Eau Des Sens 

 Top notes are orange blossom and bitter orange; middle note is juniper berries; base notes are patchouli and angelica.
Love wearing this perfume in the Spring, Summer and Fall! I think the is my Summer favorite. Even though it is an eau de toilette, it lasts quite long!

 

Tory Burch Eau De Parfum 

Tory Burch opens with notes of grapefruit, pink pepper, currant buds and leaves, mandarin and neroli. The heart blooms with peony, tuberose, mimosa, jasmine, carrot seed and sweet alyssum, on a base composed of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and white musk.

My travel perfume. I actually have the Rollerball

 

Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum
Top notes are gardenia and bergamot; middle notes are tuberose, jasmine, white pepper and honeysuckle; base notes are ginger, cedar and musk.
This is a Spring time perfume perfect for daywear.

 

Aerin Beauty – Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau De Parfum

Their composition is based on a blend of luminous and sunny citruses blended with an intoxicating and sweet floral bouquet. Sweet honeysuckle and luminous grapefruit will take us to the Mediterranean beaches. The composition is accompanied with Italian bergamot warmed with sun and mandarin oil, making floral notes juicier. The floral bouquet, besides honeysuckle, allures us with lily of the valley, gardenia and sambac jasmine absolute.

My newest perfume in my collection. Love this for Summer days.

 

Diptyque Essences Insensees Rose De Mai Fragrance

Delicate, vivid, and fragile, this luscious scent is made with the centifolia rose, which has become an elusive rarity on the French Riviera. The fragrance features rose de mai, red berries and honey.

Love wearing this perfume in the evening year round. It is a limited edition so I try to wear it on special occasions only!

 

Dior J’Adore Eau de Parfum

 J’adore presents a new conception of Dior feminity, a scent so new and so in line with Dior style at the same time – sweet but balmy, slightly sharp floral with fresh mandarin in the top; jasmine, plum, orchid and rose in the heart; and amaranth, musk and blackberry in the trail.
This was my first perfume! I have since run out of it, but still remember its scent!

Jo Malone London Blackberry & Bay Cologne 

The fragrance features grapefruit, floral notes, vetiver, cedar, blackberry and bay leaf.

I like to layer this one with my other two Jo Malone colognes.  I sometimes wear it by itself but I usually layer it.

 

Burberry Brit by Burberry Eau de Parfum 

It opens with fresh notes of green lemon, frosted pear and white almond. The heart blooms with white peony. The drydown is very gourmand with vanilla, amber, mahogany and balsamic Tonka bean accords.

Love this perfume, I usually wear it in the Fall and Winter and goes for Night and Day! This is my favorite Fall/Winter Perfume.

 

On the Wish List

I have been wearing samples of the following…

 

Louis Vuitton Apogee

Apogee, a delicate floral fragrance, features Grasse jasmine as the main ingredient with lily of the valley, rose, magnolia, guaiac wood and sandalwood.

Dans le Peau by Louis Vuitton

Dans la Peau is made of leather, musk and floral notes such as , jasmine, daffodil and magnolia.

 

Diptyque Women’s Eau Moheli 
The fragrance features floral notes, ylang-ylang, patchouli, pink pepper, ginger, vetiver, benzoin and incense.
I wore this one when I was in Hawaii.  It felt very tropical.


Diptyque Women’s L’Eau de Tarocco
The fragrance features musk, Virginia cedar, saffron, ginger, cinnamon, incense, grapefruit, orange and tincture of rose.
Also love this one too!

Valentino Valentina Pink Eau de Parfum
Valentina Pink is a cheerful and energetic scent that opens with fruity accords of strawberries and blackberry musk. The heart is dominated by rose—there are May rose, Centifolia rose, rose buds and peony. The base is composed of cashmere, amber and pralines.
I received a little sample of this in the mail, you know, the one where it is sprayed on some paper and you get a little bit to rub on your arm… It smelled good.  I need to get a sample of it!

I also need to go explore some Chanel and Guerlain fragrances as well… maybe next time I am at the mall!

My mom told me I get my love of perfume from my German grandmother… she *loved* perfume and would spray so much on the scent would linger in the room hours of after she left.

I love to wear these fragrances because it makes me feel pretty and sophisticated, I feel like I’m channeling my inner European, and I think of my Oma when I spray perfume on.

What is your favorite perfume? Leave a comment!

 

 

 

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorite Picks 2017

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Ok you guys… the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened on Thursday for Nordstrom cardholders! But some of us have to work so we can’t make it into the store until TODAY!  

Can I get a HOO-RAY?!
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks 2017 #NSALE

I always look forward to shopping at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale every year.  Why is this sale special? Because FALL 2017 is ON SALE.

Yes, that’s right… the next season is on sale!  No other store puts its new clothes on sale… you always have to pick the left-overs from the sale rack in the following season!

Alright readers, grab your cup of coffee and a notepad or phone so you can write your plan of action so you can head in to get your shopping on with  game plan!

How adorable is this Ruffle Hem Dress ??

ok, um this t shirt is only $18

I LOVE this Peplum chambray shirt

oh and I LOOOOOVE Polka Dot Sleeveless blouse -it comes in two other colors! 

I bought this Waffle Stitch Vest, totally would go well with some riding boots for the early Fall! 

Digging these Moto Leggings

How adorable is this Ruffle Sleeve Sweater

This looks so comfy and I love the price: Hooded Cardigan

This is a great deal for a Cashmere Tunic! I love tunics, but it is too hot for me to think about cashmere! 

This Crepe Shift Dress is so cute – perfect for parties or weddings! 

I ordered this Ruffle Shirt

And If I hadn’t just bought a ruffle t-shirt like this, I would get this one :Ruffle Sleeve t-shirt

Lounge ware for DAYS

Ok I want to just snuggle up in this Ugg Cozy Tunic. It’s Ugg so you KNOW it’s soft, right? 

Barefoot Dreams makes the most amazing stuff.  This Barefoot Dreams Cardigan is so so comfy! 

I love this cute ruffle back sweatshirt –  it’s fancy enough so you can lounge in it but then run out and do errands too! 

Oh you know this tunic sweatshirt has got to be so comfy to lounge in, right?


Love this graphic tee: Work Hard Tee



And of COURSE I had to buy this Pardon my French Tee

Love & Coffee sweatshirt is perfect for lounging and going to the coffee shop! 

I love these Zella Lounge pants and bought them last year – great for yoga, hiking, and lounging!! 

Instagram-worthy plaid

Here is your IG worthy plaid shirts and scarves to prance around in the pumpkin patches this Fall…

oh and all of these come in different colors too.

I bought this Vince Camuto Plaid Shirt

Love the neutral color of this Rails White Plaid Shirt

Plaid Tunic

Plaid & Floral Tunic

This is your best buy: BP Plaid Shirt

These scarves would also make GREAT gifts for Christmas (never too early to think of Christmas!!)

Blue Plaid Scarf

Stich Patch Scarf $12

Buffalo Check Scarf 

I would walk 500 miles in these shoes… 

Totally bought this Bee Mule. There are much fancier versions out there for hundreds of dollars. 

Also love this Pearl Mule – would have been my next choice if I hadn’t bought the bee mule! 

These BP Mules were also very comfy – they came in a pink and a silver too! 

Ok so I just bought some Birkenstocks, but my mom swears by this company for sandals… Metallic Sandal, I am seriously thinking about these! Actually, scratch that, as I am writing this… just bought them! ha! 

How cute are these classic Adidas Gazelles?!?! Love the new color way here.

A little bit of bling….

I love the metallic colors of this Long Filigree Pendant Necklace  – I bought it in gold but it comes in rose gold and silver. 

This Spinning Initial Necklace is so delicate and fun – when it spins it reveals a engraved letter.

I love Gorjana bracelets and they have some new ones this year in all sorts of colors SemiPrecious power stone bracelet

Not that I need another watch because I’m kind of in love with my Apple Watch, but I love this Bracelet Watch by Marc Jacobs $165

Also love this Rose Filigree Bracelet – the clasp caught my eye! 

LOOOOOOVE this Rebecca Minkoff Metallic Handbag $129. LOVE.

This is such a cute embellished Chelsea28 Handbag – great for work OR for every day and it is a great price!

This Frenchy blog wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that the Le Pliage Expandable Tote -is on sale for $129. This ALWAYS sells out so get it now.

I bought this Diptyque Candle Set $55 last year – they are the mini candles but it has all of their best sellers and they smell SO GOOD. My FAVORITE CANDLES EVERRRRR! Would also make a great gift! 

Volupsa Mini Candles – the Rose prosecco candle here is so yummy smelling.  Other Voluspa candles here. 

My favorite diffuser company… Antica Farmacista. The Prosecco flavor smells of satsuma, lily of the valley, currant and passionfruit. 

Cable Knit Cotton Throw in 15 colors oh and they are under $40!

Ok, you guys and gals, sorry I only included the Women’s sale, but I am so pooped from shopping and writing this post, I cannot continue so….

Get out shopping this morning! The stores usually open EARLY today just for the #NSALE!!!!

Shop all Women  or just shoes

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Shop Jewelry, Handbags, and Accessories 

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