Lucky 13: Jewelry on Sale for Under $50

Everyone loves a good sale and a jewelry sale is even better!  Here are 13 of my picks for fabulous jewelry at fabulous prices. Get them before someone else does! 

Two-Tone Earrings $19.99

Leather Drop Earrings $23.19

 

Double Triangle Earrings $13.99

Sher Blue Agate Earrings $47.60

Freeform Graffiti Cuff $46.99

Peacock Cuff $49.99



Turquoise Oval Ring $17.50

Wing Ring $18.99

Tobin Ring $39.99

Ladder Necklace $30.00

Swordplay of Saints Necklace $22.50

Hammered Metal Necklace $11.00

Chain Drape Collar $30.00







Carry It Well!

One of my stylish friends inquired about a tote that she could take to and from work that would hold all over her various items and still look great in the process. In my opinion, a tote should be three things: functional, sturdy and stylish (of course!). They are great for work and travel so make sure you pick one that you wouldn't be ashamed to carry.  Here are a few of my suggestions...most under $150. 

Top Row: Black w/ Leopard Stripe, Neon Stripe, Black & White Check, Geometric Patchwork

Middle Row: Burgundy, Sea Green, Printed, Pale Blue

Bottom Row: Black & White w/ Neon Accent, Nude w/ Neon, Polka Dot, Camel & Orange

Today I Love....

These fun My Case Couture x OPI iPhone cases. What I love even more is that they come with a free OPI mini and they have my favorite color, You Don't Know Jacques! Perfect for the nail polish junkie, like me. Get yours here!

PLS Picks

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Here are some of my favorite posts from the past few days! 

I've had the privilege of working a few Alice + Olivia fashion presentations so I was enamored by Cheetah is the New Black's visit to the showroom.

Lucky Mag highlights some interesting color combinations that we all can pull off.

I came across a new blog this week. Here's a post by Nichole Alabi in an all leather look that caught my eye.

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Cravate Noire does an excellent recap of Monday's Little Black Dress event with a special surprise. (Well, it was definitely a special surprise to me!)

As I anxiously await the next installment of the Hunger Games, Fashionista keeps me at bay with some of the fashion highlights...and a teaser trailer!

Bright crossbody bags...love! Check them out at She Finds.

Finally! Racked solves the mystery of the correct way to say Asos.

The Power of Style...and Andre Leon Talley

Tonight I had the wonderful opportunity of attending an event at the French Institute Alliance Francaise where the fabulous Andre Leon Talley discussed his latest book Little Black Dress. Mr. Talley discussed why he selected some of the dresses in the book and read a few of his favorite quotes on the Little Black Dress and it's significance to women and the fashion world. This discussion was followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. My question: What is your favorite silhouette for a dress? His answer: He loves the sheath dress like the one on the cover of the book (which is a Chanel owned by Anna Wintour) and enjoys a dramatic full ball gown (there's another dress by Lagerfeld featured in the book). He also noted that he likes hot pants! The book is definitely a great addition to any fashionista's collection.

Although this was an event about the LBD, I didn't feel pressured to wear one. I fell in love with this floral blouse at Forever 21 and decided I wanted to mix it up a little with these Kate Spade polka dot tights. I paired the blouse with an Aqua skirt from Bloomingdale's, added some royal blue suede shoes (that were almost free) and I was ready to go! 

"Read more" to see the book signing...

The Hunt: Oranges to Oranges

I enjoy looking at make-up...but that's about it. I see all the great colorful trends and find them to be beautiful; but the sad truth is that when it comes time to put on my own make-up I stick with the basics. However, I do have one make-up obsession: lipstick. I'm sure I have at least 20 tubes of color and gloss in my purse alone (thanks Mom). Lately, I've been lusting after an orange lipstick shade. I've tried on a couple to no avail (read: I looked like a clown). So I utilized the trusted advice of my friend and make-up artist (follow her on Instagram @makeupbylysi) and the talents of another friend and make-up artist (also on Instagram @bundleofjoi) to go on the hunt.

I picked a few shades that I liked and were recommended by Lysi, then left the rest up to Joi. She used Bobbi Brown makeup to start my look. Eyes: Shell and Toast with Vanilla Cream Stick as a base, Liner: Black Ink Gel, Blush: Nectar. We started with the colors I picked and then branched out to other variations of oranges. There were quite a few that looked exactly alike, some that showed up red, and some that didn't show up at all! I probably tried on about 12 shades but the three runner-ups are below.

Bobbl Brown Jenna is a creamy matte. I've never worn matte lipstick and I loved the way it looked but it had a hint of red.
MAC Saigon Summer was a soft orange, but it wasn't peachy...I really liked that. Still not the "POW!" that I was looking for.
Shiseido Tiger was another great contender but a little too sheer. 

Read more to see the winner! 

Shop The Trend: Borrowed from the Boys

Our guest blogger showed us that its great to wear pieces inspired by the guys, but its even better to put a feminine twist on it. Here are a few pieces under $100 that will help you to do just that. 

Shirts: Chambray Shirt, Olive Shirt, Striped Shirt

Blazers: Navy Diamond Print, Small Houndstooth Print, Camel 

Ties: Peacock Print, Zebra Print, Geometric Print, Fuschia & Navy Stripe

Oxfords: Royal Blue, Leopard, Floral Print