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March 14, 2013
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Trendy Thursdays ~ Iridescent Beauty

I'm not into overt sparkle but a fab and subtle iridescence, I'm all about that without a question! I love that it translates well whether you're talking about day or night. These are some of my fave beauty items that look well on a number of skin tones and add a bit of pop to the overall look! Today's spread focuses on two of my favorite things - eyeshadow, which I typically do not wear but when I feel there is a need to be made up, this is my go to. The other, my essential beauty accessory - nail polish and as always preferred in a rich dark color with a bit of shimmer in it!

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All of my faves are inspired by this fabulous Dara Ettinger Sharon Geode Sliced Cocktail Ring which has a great neutral with a fabulous mix of colors that bring out little elements of your personality and what you want others to know about you. As always my ring is one of my main accessories to rock as I think it's a great conversation piece and it sets the tone of my look and gives a lot of indication into my personality.

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Eyeshadow is something that I love but in my 5 mins get up and go routine, rarely do you see me rocking it day or night which is interesting as my eyes are definitely something that I focus on. But when it's a moment that I need to step it up whether day or night, you'll see me rocking mega notice me eyeshadow OR when I am doing my appearances or segments. I am a huge fan of what is called the Marble look. This is because it's fun to mix it with other hues when I'm feeling my inner makeup artist and yet I can just wear it on its own as it's already infused with a number of hues. Nobody does it better then Laura Geller with her Baked line. I have been wearing it for years and I feel it's an essential. Other faves include Giorgio Armani's Maestro quad eyeshadow - which has a great pop of blue and I love that charcoal hue which is one of my faves to wear. For their take on marbelized, Armani Beauty's Eyes to Kill has a great golden tone with a pop of bronze. Bobbi Brown has a fab metallic hue as well which is more of a gold - think fun disco chic. Finally everyone needs that bronze look as worn alone it smouldering and when layered with other eyeshadows it's super decadent! Nars' eyeshadow in cream is an essential within my cosmetic case.

When it comes to nail polish, you'd laugh if you saw how many colors I have and how many hues I have that are only slightly different from one another. I have a series of colors that I love to wear and they all tend to be in the dark spectrum but the amount of variety that I have within this area is pretty eye opening. In terms of variety, there are hues that I have that I tend not to wear unless it is being requested by someone for something that I'm working on. For those that like a great neutral, Deborah Lippmann which is Naked. A great toned down gold shimmer is Essie's Good as Gold. Now of course, when I'm not asked to wear a specific hue, then I love going to my faves. Butter London is one of my favorite brands to wear (but you'll also see me rocking the other two as I think they have great coverage, last for a great amount of time and they look AMAZING). They have such a range of color and this fabulous green shimmer has the bling effect with a great rich hue. If I'm not in a high shimmer/rich hue then I will go the other way with a color that is so dark that it has tones of black in it with a shimmer so it doesn't have a matte effect.

January 04, 2013
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Fashionable Fridays ~ Bundle Chic

The weather has definitely taken a turn for consistently chilly so we have to bundle up. Coming off of the new week of 2013, it's been an easy week to ease back into our schedules. As we head off to the weekend, we want to ensure that we look fabulous while also running around after the work day is done. Being a fan of neutrals, I had to combine them together in order to showcase a super easy look with this oversized Donna Karan grey sweater. Pair this over a pair of J Brand metallic jeans which adds a pop of color and texture to the look. Of course we're all about accessorizing so we love picking up the grey of the sweater wuth this Rosantica gunmetal-dipped, river pearl and quartz necklace. Adorn your fingers with CA & Lou which is a great wrap with a bit of bling. Lara Bohinc has a fabulous ornate bracelet which continues to tie this look together and looks phenomenal with Kooba's hobo bag in Dark Prune. Finally, we're obsessed with Anyi Lu's Vanessa Ankle Boot is a fabulous blend between a cozy and casual suede and a rich leather! Together this look showcases casual Friday with the need to go out and about once you're off the clock or done with your important task.

April 24, 2012
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Treasure Tuesdays ~ Sun Goddess Emerges

I love this time of year and anytime that you rock golden hues, you're already fabulously decked out! Finding the perfect look is essential whether you're hosting a dinner, having fun with the girls or simply just having a fun get together! Start off with this fantastic Giambattista Valli striped gown which will look phenomenal when you're on a special occassion! This is so Grecian goddess it's ridiculous and phenom! Finisg this look out with various touches. I love the double bracelets which should be stacked upon one another - start off with Jennifer Elizabeth's Khloe wrap bracelet which actually has a Grecian aesthetic and then slip on Leighelena's python bracelet! You can never leave without having a fabulous cocktail ring on your hand and this one by Moritz Glik is fab within the Kaleidoscope that's gold wth rose cut and floating diamond! Finally, rock these fab sandals that are metallic by Lanvin. Together this is a fabulous goddess look!

September 15, 2009
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Fashion Week Edition Spring 2010 ~ Tracy Reese

I love a peek a boo of pop! One of my favorite elements about natural skins is that the metallic python serves as a great neutral to this gorgeous blue dress that hit the runway yesterday at Tracy Reese's show! The peep toe pump is perfectly sexy and when you want to get away from wearing the typical black, silver, gold shoe - this is a great alternative! Take a bag and match the shoes with the same texture and a slightly different hue! Ted Rossi's pieces are my essential for a day out and an evening that doesn't exactly have an endpoint! Finally, take a cuff with unexpected color and place it on that arm that begs to be noticed! I would place it on the one that is bar just so that it becomes an obvious point for people to stare at! Yes you have added gold and yes you have added a different hue than the dress but I love the natural elements! So far the runways are showing color and fun for spring with an extreme return to the Old Hollywood classics!

July 29, 2008
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Treasure Tuesdays ~ Twisted Silver Does it Again

Tstwo This Hardware Bracelet is yet another interesting piece from our friends at Twisted Silver! I love that they know a thing or two about keeping it trendy, fun and affordable as well! In addition, they know how to make pieces that convert from a necklace to a bracelet and when it comes to mixing and matching, they know a little something about this as well. Starting on July 29th - Aug 5th, you can get this bracelet and the matching Hardware Necklace at 50% off! Simply use the code HARDWARE to start changing up your jewelry closet! In addition if you must begin shopping today, don't forget that you can get the Metallic Orb Funky Earrings and Bracelet at 50% off as well!

July 22, 2008
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Treasure Tuesdays ~ Twisted Silver Loves You

Ts2_7 So I love Twisted Silver they have a great collection of pieces that are not only extremely stylish but very pocket friendly as well. I introduced them on my sister blog See Pretty Things and now want to make sure that you guys know about it as well. They are such a fan of Kitten Lounge and the other blog, that they love to spread the love. Starting today through the 29th, you can enjoy 50% off of this Metallic Orb Funky Bracelet - use promo code FUNKY. In addition to this piece, they are launching gold as well and if you check out See Pretty Things, you will see what else is on sale as well. I love that the pieces are versatile and you should definitely have a few of these in your jewelry chest as well!

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