Friday, August 14, 2015
Thursday, July 17, 2014
New England Beach Vacation
Rachel Pally long dress / Forever New black dress, $56 / Yves Saint Laurent long sleeve shirt / Hervé Léger black tunic, $360 / Just Cavalli print top, $490 / Rag Bone sweater / Brochu Walker long sleeve sweater / NIC ZOE summer top / Clu top, $70 / Vince black tank top, $75 / American Vintage white singlet, $54 / Damir Doma Body, $325 / Misook Collection clothing / Steffen Schraut black leather belt / KRIZIAPOI white pants / L Autre Chose lace nightie, $130 / Natori nightgown / Monsoon white pants / Alexandre Birman strappy sandals / Emanuela Caruso flat shoes / Loeffler Randall black sandals / Kate Spade leather shoes / Badgley Mischka strappy sandals / Tory burch shoes, $300 / Keds shoes / Havaianas flip flops, $38 / Roque Bags Palermo Duffle Bag/ Sportsbag Cognac / Sensi Studio black purse / La Regale brown handbag / Sun N Sand beach tote / Alexis Bittar necklace / Sissy Yates pearl jewelry / Michael Kors hoop earrings / Cuff bracelet / Chanel sunglasses / Eugenia Kim straw hat / Agnona white shawl / Flora Bella straw hat / Floppy hat / MSGM colour block bermuda short, $215
Monday, July 14, 2014
New England Beach Vacation
Eytys platform shoes / Yves Saint Laurent aviator glasses / RRL Ford Pant / Holland Esquire Jacket, Navy Blue Twill Gamekeeper Blazer, $540 / Allen Edmonds for Brooks Brothers Leather Captoes / Allen Edmonds 'Strand' Oxford (Men) Bourbon 10.5 D / Sperry Top-Sider Men's Gold Cup Authentic Original Boat Shoe / BOSS Hugo Boss Dolphin 10171660 01 / Save Khaki Light Twill Bermuda Short / POLO RALPH LAUREN Slim-fit cotton-piqué polo shirt / Allen Edmonds 'Clarks Fork' Belt / Allen-Edmonds Lodge Grass Belt / POLO RALPH LAUREN classic bermuda short, $115 / POLO RALPH LAUREN cotton bermuda shorts, $110 / Polo Ralph Lauren Mesh Slim Fit Polo Shirt, $105 / Brooks Brothers Supima® Cotton Non-Iron Slim Fit Button-Down... / Patagonia Men's Guidewater Pants / Polo Ralph Lauren Embroidered Logo Polo Shirt, $96 / J.Crew Vintage oxford shirt in white / POLO RALPH LAUREN Mens Pink Short Sleeved Slim Fit Mesh Polo, $120 / J.Crew 10.5" club short in oxford cloth / J.Crew 9" club short in lightweight chino / DRAKEWOOD Mathis White Slim fit organic cotton T-shirt, $82 / Joseph Abboud Black Tonal Stripe Modern Fit Suit
New England Beach Vacation
Rachel Pally deep v neck dress / Forever New vintage black dress, $75 / Yves Saint Laurent black and white long sleeve shirt / Hervé Léger black drape top, $595 / Rag Bone white sweater / Brochu Walker pullover sweater / NIC ZOE linen top / Clu blue tank top, $70 / Vince slim shirt, $75 / American Vintage shirts top, $54 / Damir Doma Body, $325 / Misook Collection clothing / Steffen Schraut black white shorts / Natori nightgown / Monsoon white linen trousers / Emanuela Caruso leather flat / Loeffler Randall high heel shoes / Kate Spade t strap sandals / Badgley Mischka black glitter shoes / Tory burch flip flops, $300 / Keds white flat shoes / Havaianas black flip flops, $38 / Sensi Studio straw purse / La Regale clutch / Sun N Sand straw purse / Moon and Lola 14k necklace / Alexis Bittar swarovski crystal jewelry / Charlotte Russe bracelet jewelry / Chanel black glasses / Eugenia Kim cap hat / Agnona linen scarve / Flora Bella adjustable hat / Wide brim hat / MSGM colour block bermuda short, $275
New England Beach Vacation
Rachel Pally long black dress / Forever New sleeveless dress, $75 / Yves Saint Laurent long sleeve sweater / Hervé Léger caftan top, $595 / Rag Bone sweater / Brochu Walker knit top / NIC ZOE textured cardigan / Clu navy blue tank, $70 / Vince sports tank top, $75 / American Vintage white top, $54 / Damir Doma Body, $325 / Misook Collection clothing / Steffen Schraut leather belt / Natori nightgown / Monsoon linen pants / Emanuela Caruso leather shoes / Loeffler Randall black shoes / Kate spade shoes / Badgley Mischka leather shoes / Tory Burch leather sandals, $300 / Havaianas black sandals, $38 / Havaianas flip flops, $24 / Sensi Studio black tote bag / La Regale brown purse / Sun N Sand zip tote bag / Chanel sunglasses / Eugenia Kim hat / Agnona scarve / Flora Bella crochet hat / Sun hat / MSGM colour block bermuda short, $275
Monday, June 9, 2014
new summer items
Rebecca Taylor black cocktail dress, $250 / Mini dress, $67 / Ralph Lauren Black Label black and white stripe top / Helmut Lang top / Scotch Soda white long sleeve top / Green shorts, $150 / Navy shorts, $76 / Sperry Top Sider loafer / Sperry Top-Sider ballet shoes / Sperry Top-Sider sperry top sider shoes / Havaianas flip flops / Sun N Sand straw beach tote / Fornash long tortoise shell necklace / Eric Javits straw hat / McQ by Alexander McQueen wrap shawl, $320 / Scala hat / Scarve / Halogen sheer scarve / Halogen sheer scarve / Essie nail polish, $13
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Orange
Raoul wraparound dress / ECCO faux boots / Franco Sarto camel riding boots / Givenchy brown handbag / Givenchy studded handbag, $2,165 / Rossana Fani beading jewelry / FOSSIL bracelet bangle / Infinite brown jewelry, $20 / Linda Farrow Luxe sunglasses / Denis Colomb black cashmere shawl / Chanel rounded sunglasses
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Orange
Raoul bright orange dress / Ecco boots / Franco sarto boots / Givenchy brown purse / Givenchy purse, $2,175 / Pratesi bag / Genuine leather tote, $280 / Genuine leather tote, $280 / Rossana Fani beaded jewelry / FOSSIL bangle bracelet / Infinite bracelet jewelry, $20 / Linda farrow luxe eyewear / Denis Colomb scarve / Chanel sunglasses
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Beauty haul...
My Sephora loot arrived yesterday, unfortunately the bareMinerals foundation did not work for my menopausal skin. Most my adult life I have had very oily skin with enlarged pores and would load up products that were mattifying and pore reducing. My skin has changed and I'm just becoming aware of how dry it has become. Sounds silly, that I wouldn't have noticed this right away but I didn't, it's only going through this process of looking for new skin care and makeup that I have become fully aware of my skin's current state.
So, I'm going to have to retrain my brain to adjust to these changes and I'm thinking that I will try a foundation for normal to dry skin and one that gives good coverage for my "poor textured skin."
I am using Paula's Choice as my guide, so far she has been right on with the reviews.
It appears that Revlon has foundations that exceed many of those found in department stores, check out this link where the "best" foundations have been ranked, I've sorted them by price.
I'll update as I try them in hopes of finding one to match my pale skin and cover well...wish me luck?
On another note, check out the loot of samples I received from Sephora, one of the perks being a "Beauty Insider."
have a great day,
eliza
Monday, January 28, 2013
Paula's Choice....
I'm not sure how I stumbled upon Paula's Choice but I do, vaguely remember reading a book years ago about cosmetic ingredients, etc. I'm so glad that I stumbled upon her site as the information is incredible.
You may remember a few posts ago I ordered some new cosmetics & skin care. Well, the bad news is that the Paula's Choice review does not give a glowing report of the products I ordered.
I'm hoping that her site and information is accurate and honest because I decided to order some of her own skin care line, at worse, I won't like it, in which case I can return it for full refund.
So, I decided to try her Skin Recovery System
and I also ordered an anti-aging hand cream, body cream, aha body lotion and skin lightening product. I will review them individually once they arrive and I use them for a bit.
eliza
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A little change up...
I decided after reading all the reviews that I will tr bareMinerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum to my routine. I prefer to use products without the following:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
I will let you know what I think of this as soon as it arrives.
Well, I couldn't very well let my Sephora beauty insider points go unused, so I also grabbed some awesome skin care samples and can't wait to give them a try. Are you a Sephora Beauty Insider?
I've not been happy with my current makeup of late, so I decided to give bareMineral foundation a try, too.
It's difficult for me to "match my shade" online, but after reviewing the options I chose the Fair and will see how it works.
I purchased this kit which looks like it has most of the goodies to get me started.
I think I'm in the market to revamp my morning & evening routine as well but I dread the searching...particularly since I want to avoid those nasty chemicals mentioned above.
Do you use products that avoid certain chemicals and if so, do you find them as effective as those that harbor the little nasties?
eliza
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Today's Look - Equestrian
Ralph Lauren Blue Label / Freda velvet blazer / Levi's mid-rise jeans, $125 / Tory Burch boots / Kate Spade / +Beryll beryll / Essie nail polish / Estee Lauder Cinnabar Fragrance Spray
I was feeling a little equestrian today and pulled this look together.
Have a great day,
eliza
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A Wardrobe Capsule...huh?
Wardrobe Capsule...what is it?
As Allie over at Wardrobe Oxygen explains it here.
If you want to build one on a budget, The Simply Luxurious Life shows you how here.
What I am learning is that it is a collection of your clothing that is selected for a particular season, although some use a single capsule for their entire wardrobe, year round. I like the idea of a seasonal capsule since I live in New England.
The purpose is to gather together a grouping of clothing, quality basic pieces that you can mix and match with all the other pieces in the capsule to create a balanced, wearable wardrobe. You will then dress from this capsule all season long. I quickly went over to Polyvore and made up what I believe would get me through the rest of winter in high style.
Armani Collezioni knee length dress, $595 / L.K.Bennett l k bennett, $230 / Lanvin / Donna Karan wrap blouse / Dolce & Gabbana polka dot cardigan, $1,040 / The Row cashmere sweater, $960 / Joseph striped shirt / Joseph long sleeve top, $625 / Chanel vintage sweater, $545 / Diane von Furstenberg silk tank, $180 / By Malene Birger cashmere cardigan, $200 / AFTERSHOCK bow blouse, $120 / T By Alexander Wang scoop neck tee, $120 / STEFFEN SCHRAUT navy blue jacket / Jil Sander a line skirt, $400 / Pringle of Scotland wide leg pants / Burberry pencil skirt, $385 / Carven wide leg pants, $175 / Toast high waisted wide leg pants, $79 / Levi's levi s, $125 / Chloé wide leg pants, $32
You should select items that are quality, this is the focus, creating a core wardrobe of quality pieces that will last for years, as opposed to the "new" trendy disposable piece that you are currently seeing advertised in your favorite boutique or store.
The object is that by selecting a basic wardrobe full of high quality pieces you will be able to mix and match your pieces and always looks savvy. This appeals to me for many reasons, the first is that I am moving towards an entire life of quality over quantity...this is relatively new for me as I use to carelessly shop and purchase things I thought I loved and typically on sale, only to find that they were of poor quality or did not fit into my wardrobe in total.
This is the key, if you are shopping the sales with no regard to your current wardrobe, you'll end up like me with a closet full of pieces and nothing to wear.
So, I will keep you posted on my "real" capsule as soon as I gather the items that I currently own and believe will carry me through the rest of the winter.
What do you think of the capsule idea?
eliza
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
