The cyclical nature of this heart has my heart and attention. The Pianegnda Lovesick Heart Wraparound Ring symbolizes that love goes around and around, with its rhodium-plated sterling silver heart shaped band that wraps around the finger. The top of the heart is the widest part of the band, while the bottom of the heart is the thinnest point. This is a very symbolic ring, which would make a great Valentine’s Day gift to the right girl.
Buy this for $240 via eLuxury
Louboutin shoes are known to attract attention, but these boots are 100% full proof attention grabbers! Not the look for everyone, rather the look for a select few, the Christian Louboutin Donjon Over-the-Knee Boots feature gold studs on top of the black suede boots that go over the knee. These are very high boots that are flashy and sexy. They are not for me at all, but if you can pull them off, much power to you! There is a zip fastening on the inside, a square toe, and of course signature red soles.
Buy this for $2,350 via Net A Porter
The craze surrounding the Chanel Black Satin Nail Polish (color 219) last season was exorbitant. The fact that $19 nail polish was being sold on eBay for $65 confuses me. But I have to admit, I am wearing this dark hue right now and absolutely love it. Unfortunately, for all of you that finally have your hands on the Black Satin Polish, this color is so last season! The new color that is already sold out in many stores and was used on the Chanel Runway show is the Chanel Blue Satin Nail Polish. This color is number 461 from the highly coveted Le Vernis Nail Colour line from Chanel. The polish is long lasting and said to be chip resistant (which is not entirely true, but it does outlast many polishes). The new blue hue is a very deep blue, offering a glimmer of color when in sunlight and looking darker when not. I tried the Chanel counter at Saks, but they are sold out and I am on a wait list. Luckily, I popped on Neiman Marcus last night and it said the polish is still in stock! I bought two and can not wait to try the new hue. Hurry and try to nab this color before it is up on eBay for $65 a pop!
Buy this for $19 via Neiman Marcus
Yves Saint Laurent Biarritz Heart Thongs
For a pair of rubber sandals, the price is high. But the Yves Saint Laurent Biarritz Heart Thongs manifest a cute look to be worn with sun dresses with the golden leather wraps to go around the ankle and the heart-shaped toe holder. The sole is merely rubber, which does make the sandals great for the beach. The only problem may be keeping the sandals on your feet. /the toe holder is also just made of rubber and your toes may really have to clench to keep the sandals on. They are still super cute.
Buy this for $195 via Saks
Burberry Prorsum Mesh Top Cocktail Dress
There is a way to look sexy, elegant, and draw every eye in the room to you. Pair a great dress with a better smile and you will undoubtedly be the talk of the town. The Burberry Prorsum Mesh Top Cocktail Dress is one of the most stunning dresses I have seen in the longest time. So stunning in fact, that my heart is fluttering just looking at it! It is feminine, flowing, and absolutely chic. The grape silk chiffon with glide across your skin beautifully, giving the perfect allure and leaving a lasting effect. The shoulders are made with mesh and the bust is ruched, which combine to finish off the dress perfectly. There is an empire line waist, a scalloped bust, and a scoop neck. If you have an event coming up, this is the perfect dress!
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Designed with 100% silk, the Versace Calla Lily Print Blouse is a sensual top. The top is designed with sheer silk chiffon which flows and shows off your shoulder along with its elegant calla lily print. The banded boat neck top will show some skin with the built in shoulder straps will keep the blouse in place. Winter may still be here, but this top will be the perfect flowing fit for spring.
Buy this for $1,565 via eLuxury
I am going to let you in on a little secret that I most likely share with many other women and men; I have bad hair. I am certain the 18 years of swimming two times a day in a chlorinated pool did not help, nor the wet chlorine hair being pulled back everyday, but now that my swimming life is over I still struggle with my hair. I used to have incredibly thick hair that has thinned over the years. I also have fly-aways, cow licks, and more volume at the bottom than the top. I hate to admit it, but it is indeed true. So I splurge on hair products now, from shampoos to brushes to straighteners. I learned one important thing; it does matter what you use and how you use it. I had the chance to try out the Conair Nano Silver Collection and it has become my new go-to haircare line. I used the Tourmaline Ceramic Styler, the Tourmaline Ceramic Straightener, and the Tourmaline Ceramic Rollers. My favorites were the styler and straightener, that may also be because my hair hates rollers like the plague. The products all work beautifully and are priced very reasonably. I recently purchased a $300 straightener and I can say with confidence (though feeling silly) that the Conair Ceramic Straightener made my hair look the exact same at a fraction of the price.
I first tried the Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Styler which features three heat levels at two speed settings. I opted for the middle heat setting, warm, and started with the highest level. The micro particles of the tourmaline ceramic and silver are said to emit frizz-reducing natural ions. This actually did work, for my wavy and many times unnameable hair was soft and almost ready to be worn out as is. My one cowlick was bothering me, which I knew the straightener would help with. The next time I used the hair dryer/styler I tried the adjustable diffuser and then rolled my hair to give myself nice waves, curls, and volume. Buy through Conair for $54.99.
Sure, the styler got my hair dry, but my favorite product is the Tourmaline Ceramic Straightener which left my hair silky soft, pin straight, and did not leave me with tons of fly-away hairs or suck out the volume. The ionic technology and infrared energy helps promote your hair’s natural shine and luster. I love being in control of the temperature of my straightener and this straightener offers high heat levels, up to 395ºF. I am always sure to use a heat protection product when straightening my hair, but even without, I felt this straightener did not totally fry or zap my hair. The heat is generated quickly, in 30 seconds. With hair like mine I need a straightener that can provide the clean sleek look without making my hair completely static and without life, which this product delivered on. Buy through Conair for $85.99.
Now I have to be honest, I have never really used or been a fan of rollers. My hair is naturally wavy/curly so I never saw a use for them. But when I first let my sister use them on me I realized that my curls looked much cleaner and more beautiful. I still never got into using rollers on myself much, but with this product I felt like I could try it out one more time to see if I liked them. While I still do not love using them on myself, and will rely on my hair salon to use them for me, the Tourmaline Ceramic Rollers were relatively easy to use and really gave a beautiful curl to my hair. I ended up letting my sister use them while she was down for the Holidays and she absolutely loved them. Prior to the Conair Rollers she was using very old school rollers, so these were like heaven to her. The set comes with 20 Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic multi-sized flocked rollers, which allows you to give any look you wish to your hair. The heat is distributed evenly which will cause less damage and the rollers heat up quickly, in 2 minutes. There are 12 temperature settings which allows you to set everything up to your liking. Sure. rollers are not my favorite, but my hair after these rollers was beautiful and my sister gave them two thumbs up. Buy through Conair for $54.99.
The line as a whole gets two thumbs up from me. Between the amazing prices, the ease of use, and the finished product, you really can not go wrong with the Conair Nano Silver Collection!
A tad preppy and totally dress-up chic, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Whisper Silk Blouse is sure to look sassy. The blouse is off white with small blue stripes and frilled cap sleeves. You can wear this blouse to the office or pair it with jeans to look prim. There is pleat detailing on the front and button fastenings. The round neck makes it possible to wear a great necklace to finish the look off.
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Bottega Veneta has decided to add bold colors for their Resort 2008 line. Allow yourself to use a powerfully colored handbag, and you can then wear a subdued outfit and look smashing. Combining a bright blue with luxurious intrecciato leather, the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Shopper is dazzling. The gold hardware is toned down and the padlock detail adds a nice touch. The straps are adjustable. The closure is a woven tab. This is a wearable bag from Bottega Veneta in a smooshy and beautiful leather.
Buy this for $2,780 via Net A Porter
I cannot live without a great pair of jeans. There is something so flattering about a pair of denim that hugs my behind and makes everything look trim and fabulous. The skinny jean trend always scared me. I wondered, do I have kankles?, will they make me look horrible?, why can’t I pull this up! Yet when I found the right skinny jeans, life was good again and I could sigh a sign of relief. Who would have thought that Juicy Couture makes great jeans? Well their denim is great and fits beautifully, on my body at least. The Juicy Couture Kate Brigette Skinny Jeans add the perfect feminine touch with a bow detail on the back pockets. The washed black denim and added stretch adds the perfect give to the jeans. This pair of denim is the perfectly flirty girl feel with the trend that is not going anywhere soon.
Buy this for $228 via Net A Porter
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