29 June 2010

Wedded Bliss Bling


All of the beauty that is this necklace arrived last week. I've promised myself that I won't wear it out in public until November 12th [doesn't mean I can't pair it with my pajamas or wear it around the house whilst vacuuming].




[*image via: j.crew]

28 June 2010

Summer Reading List, F'real

She's been receiving a lot of press for her latest release, "How'd You Get this Number?." I'm pretty sure I saw blurbs in ELLE, Marie Claire, People, & US Weekly [the result of a few hours to kill at the airport]. One of the write-ups claims that if I like David Sedaris then I'll enjoy Sloane Crosby's essays as well; consider me sold. Add it to your summer reading stack too. 




[*image via: NY Mag]

Summer Reading List



Even though my trip was packed with work, being in Miami felt a little like summer vacation [especially once my bare feet hit the sand]. Gone are the days of spending every morning & afternoon at the pool, but I can still make a summer reading list [in this case, a summer reading lust list since these are a little pricier than paperback]. 

Remember those lists you'd get from your teachers of books from which to choose? I'd be more than happy to write a book report on any one of these Book of the Month Clutches. Kate Spade can school me any day.




[*image via: anzu london]

20 June 2010

Welcome to Miami






This morning I am up bright & early to head to Atlanta [leaving Athens at 7am after just being told to nix caffeine from my diet for two weeks -- doctor's orders & all, but horrible timing] for our morning flight to Miami  for three days of work. Here's hoping I get a chance to get in the ocean since our hotel is right on the beach.




17 June 2010

Forget the Frizz




This week, I sampled Living Proof's Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner because boy do I need it with all of this crazy heat, humidity, & smog in Georgia [Oof!]. The key ingredient in this revolutionary technology is PolyfluorEster, which shields your locks from dirt & soil with an invisible shield. Said shield enables your strands to maintain moisture, so you may lengthen time between washes. After using both for two nights, I'm already hooked on this set; may make it my go-to summer shampoo. 

My Fruit Punch Vitamin Schtick is still getting plenty of lip service & as soon as I get a chance to sample other flavors, I'll be sure to report back.

16 June 2010

My [Sole]mate

Found on Piperlime as one of Rachel Zoe's picks, the Nine West Bonfire in Gray is my official wedding platform [these stunners will aid me in getting to the end of that aisle!]. "Til then they will be safely tucked away in their box. I'm very glad that I scooped them up when I did because the gray is no longer available; there is, however, this pattern for those more adventurous than I am.

15 June 2010

Screwed On Tight


Spotted these Brass Screw Earrings on the Design Crush blog. I could use another versatile pair of studs in my jewelry box. If you suddenly feel like you've got to have these in your life [& in your lobes!] like me then purchase them here.

01 June 2010

Vitamin Schtick



Maybe y'all have seen this in your drugstore already, but I just stumbled upon the Vitamin Schtick (it's so good!). So far I've only sampled the fruit punch flavor, but it's my new go to lip balm & I am eager to try the other flavors. I am hooked on it already; the only drawback being that even though the smell is very potent, once on your lips, the flavor doesn't last very long. I'm convinced that Glaceau should produce Vitamin Water lollipops as their next venture (wouldn't that be a delicious way to get extra vitamins?!).

Also, I am happy to report that since stretching out my sample of Dr. Brandt's Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner, I've noticed reduced visibility of my pores. PNMVC also helped me combat the slight breakouts that developed while I was overseas. Given the price tag, I won't be purchasing a replacement bottle any time soon, but the next time my pores are in trouble I'll know to turn to this product for some resolution. 




[images via *teen vogue & *sephora]