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The Stella & Dot Spring 2012 Collection

The stunning new Spring 2012 collection from Stella & Dot has just been unveiled! I am loving the vibrant color in this collection…makes me want all things Spring to hurry up and get here!
A few of my absolute favorites::
The Bianca Tassel Necklace. Mixed antiqued and shiny 12k gold plated brass chains are anchored within [...]

How to Sparkle in the New Year

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and no matter how you are ringing in the 2012…with a night out on the town or a cozy celebration at home with friends… it’s the perfect occasion to glam up your outfit with a touch of festive sparkle!
Here’s a few tips on how to add sparkle without feeling [...]

Red Lips

Ask a group of random women to try on red lipstick and you’re sure to hear many more “no thank you’s” than “yes please’s.” Let’s face it, red lipstick has some scary connotations as well as unpleasant memories of middle school makeup gone-bad attached to it.
The good news is that there is, just like with [...]

Trends for Tots:: Stylish Headbands for Little Heads

I never knew how difficult it is to find cute headbands and hair accessories for little girls until I had my own daughter. For the past few months, I have been on a quest to find cute, unique headbands for Lily. Since her hair is still very short {and still almost non-existent in the front}, [...]

The Schoolboy Blazer

This fitted, feminine blazer debuted last Fall {primarily in the color black} and quickly become a new wardrobe essential. This season, this wear-with-everything blazer is trending in both neutral camel and in bright pops of color like red {though black is still totally “in,” too!} I am a huge fan of the schoolboy blazer and [...]

The Essential Boot #3:: The Bootie

Out of our “3 Essential Boots” selections, the bootie is definitely the most fashion-forward boot. Nevertheless, since there are so many styles of booties available, there exists a style that every woman of any age and personal style can pull off and wear well. I love booties paired with an above the knee skirt or [...]

Celebrities love their Stella & Dot!

We all know she’s nothing short of hilarious, and if you haven’t seen the movie “Bridesmaids” yet, this is my shameless plug telling you to do it! But SNL star Kristen Wiig is also nothing short of stylish in her Stella & Dot La Coco Bead Necklace in the movie! This necklace is so versatile [...]

The S&D Fall Collection:: The Marchesa Story

I’m back from an amazing five days in San Francisco, where I viewed the live debut of the Stella & Dot Collection. It’s simply beautiful…a perfect fusion of modern and vintage, classic and trend-setting. The collection is inspired by bold, unconventional women like Marchesa Casati, an eccentric 20th century Italian heiress who accessorized with live [...]

Wilde about these bangs!

I’m having a hair crisis. Well, not a crisis so much as I’m just bored with it… I know that chopping it off isn’t the way I want to go. I have a friend who recently got a pair of (her words), “fierce” bangs. And you know what? They are, and I like them!
Not sure [...]

The Little Black {Summer} Dress:: 3 Ways

J.Crew Silk chiffon Juliet dress

Looking to revamp your LBD for a summer affair? Here are a few ideas how to transform your trusty LBD into a fabulous summer-appropriate ensemble.
1. LBD + Nude Pumps + Colorful Jewelry. {for a Stylish and Whimsical Look}

Nine West Dasa Pumps

with a punch of orange…

Carole Coral Beaded Necklace

or ever-flattering turquoise…

2. LBD [...]