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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Comfortable Shopping in NYC



What to wear shopping in NYC in July.
It could be warm.
It will likely rain.
I need to cover a lot of ground.
Taxi cabs and Uber will be my friends
but flat shoes plus an umbrella 
will be the first things I pack.


New York City Shopping Day 1


Splendid dress
amazon.com


Jacket
freepeople.com


Valentino shoes
stylebop.com


Gucci brown purse
$975 - flannels.com




Robert Farkas NYC
inprnt.com

Friday, June 6, 2014

Finally, Sun Spot Relief





I hate sun spots and I'm discovering more of them all the time, especially on my arms and decolletage.

This past week I had my skin analyzed and it was not surprising that there are more of these invaders lurking just below the surface. What was amazing was HOW MANY!

I haven't been able to convince myself yet to take the plunge and have a laser treatment but down the road it might be the best option for me. For now I am happy to say that I have discovered an interim solution in the form of a spot lightening treatment that is really helping.

I was making real progress on the sun spot battlefield this spring when I started using 


One of the best things about this product, other than it works, is that it doesn't contain any hydroquinone - an ingredient that is a possible carcinogen and is banned in many countries but still allowed in the United States.

Within a couple of weeks of using this product I could see a noticeable improvement. If I stop using the product they reappear so I guess this will be life long maintenance for me. When I started getting spray on tans a month or so ago I noticed that they were re-emerging. So now, I am putting a bit of moisturizer on the damage spots before my tan to protect those areas from additional color which seems to be helping.

Girlfriends need to share what works and this is the best product I have found yet without going to the medical spa or dermatologist.

Sunscreen and this anti-dalmatian creme are my solutions for a prettier summer.
:D
xoxo,
p






Thursday, September 26, 2013

Weekend Wear - A September Fundraiser





It can be a bit challenging knowing how to dress in late September. It might be a chilly sixty degrees or a balmy ninety. We have a fundraiser to attend this weekend and I really didn't want to splurge on another cocktail dress right now so I decided to shop my own closet.

I had a shorter black tulle skirt that I bought over a year ago, on sale, for just such an occasion and I still haven't worn it. Roll out the skirt. I also have a sleeveless metallic black turtleneck that must be ten years old. I'm pretty sure it is from Banana Republic. My daughter loves and has borrowed it numerous times too. It is such an easy to wear, packable and flattering piece. We have both said we wish we could buy it again.

Add in a bit of bling at the waist, a sparkling earring and a favorite Valentino shoe that I wear every chance I get to justify what I spent on them. I am one of those girls that keeps track of how much I spent for something and roughly how many times I have worn it. I do the math to figure out my cost per wearing. As Girl Code would say, "Is that weird"?
:D

Complete the look with my Channel brooch, (the one I bought in NYC when I just couldn't take the plunge and buy the whole necklace) and you have my high end/low end compilation for a charity fundraiser.


September Fundraiser


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Trending Tuesday - Black Stretchy Headbands





Black stretchy headbands.

I wore them in elementary school. Actually I had one in almost every color.

Sometimes I still wear one when I'm working out or washing my face.

The thing is, this humble accessory is busting out of the bathroom and once again making a fashion statement.

Balenciaga



 Balenciaga, Valentino, and Nina Ricci all sent them down the runway.

Nina Ricci



Nina Ricci



Pink Tartan




Hollywood is donning them.


Amy Adams



Victoria Beckham



So why not us? 

They work with short hair





Halleband via Etsy

or long.







They can be worn above the ear and on top of the hair,



ebay


over the ear and under a bun,

SWAK Couture via Etsy

or, if you are feeling particularly hip then wear one across the forehead. 70's style.

ebay


What a perfect solution for those growing out their bangs, bad hair, or windy days.

:D

This may be the least amount of money you have spent on a stylish accessory in years!

xoxo,
p










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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The Untucked Tucked Look



I am obsessed with Who What Wear and I devour their daily updates.

Today, when I opened up my emails, they were showing variations of what I like to call the untucked tucked look.




:D

I didn't want you to miss it.

Check out this fun and easy to emulate trend here.


Have a great day.


xoxo,
p

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Trending Tuesday - Snow Leopard


Classic or Snow Leopard



Leopard print isn't anything new but it continues to trend well this fall. What is new is this snow leopard version. Look to this lighter whiter color for a fresh twist on a tried and true classic.


Zara
net-a-porter



Sir Alistair

angora glove via shopstyle.com




An accent of leopard is a fabulous way to give a saucy edge to your look and the camel/brown/black color palette is still a timeless classic.




So how do you incorporate this exotic design into your wardrobe? I prefer touches here or there to large doses.

Here are some options in the warmer tones.

Think about adding some pop with an ankle boot,



 chicos


a belt,
JCrew


a ballet flat,

Kate Spade



or the pointed toe version.

Pac Sun


If you're feeling totally glam then opt for the heel.



JCrew
It doesn't get much sexier than that.

A leopard print handbag is a classic.

The must 



Aldo

or the lust.
Burberry



This sweater with a black pant or pencil skirt... tres chic.
Equipment


Feeling a bit timid about this feline pattern? 

Start small. Sunglasses

AJ Morgan


or a ball cap.
Forever 21





Traditional or snow leopard. This is a look that is timeless and always age appropriate.

xoxo,
p

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Saturday Style - Game Day




Saturday Style

Saturdays in the fall are synonymous with football and it is a great excuse to flaunt your favorite team colors. I live in Hawk Country but you could personalize this look to represent your own loyal leanings.






A go to look for me is a pair of favorite jeans. These flared faded denim jeans from AG are more fitted through the leg but flared below the knee which makes the thigh look thinner. Gotta love that.
After all these years I have mastered all of these fool the eye tricks. 
:D
Another ploy I use is to layer a cropped tee over a longer tee or tank top. 
The tank top pulled down over the jeans is elongating while the cropped tee is cut boxier and fuller. It stands away from the body which makes our waists and hips look just that much smaller. Try it. It works.

I bought my jeans from Bergdorf's this summer but you can find them HERE

The crop top is from TJ Maxx

The Hawkeye earrings can be purchased through Amazon

and the cell phone cover is through Rakuten


Happy shopping.

Happy Saturday
xoxo
p