Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Cold


B.R. short sleeve belted sweater, white $64

I'm in the mood for fall and it's a little cold in the office today - so here are the wraps, shrugs, cardians, whatever you call them that I have set out to buy at some point between now and fall. I think whites and grays and golds all look great together, hence the lack of color in this post, so that's what I'll be aiming to wear to work. Looks boring, but can easily be swapped with other outfits for increased wearability. These are all from Banana Republic because who doesn't have a B.R. near them?

B.R. ribbed oversized shrug sweater, gray $79

B.R. long-sleeved crewneck cardigan, white (sale!) $48.30

B.R. long-sleeved wrap cardigan, gray $59

Flip Flops


I just bought this flipflop from DSW and I love it! I've received so many compliments on them too! It's the Coconut by Matisse Tattoo line and is currently on sale for $24.94. It took a day or two of wearing them everywhere to get them truly comfortable, but now they fit like a glove and I love them!

Monday, July 28, 2008

Green Science


Aveda Green Science Firming Eye Creme

Aveda Green ScienceTM Firming Eye Creme is intended to moisturize, smooth fine lines and reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. I've recently noticed that my soon to be 25-year old face, specificially my under eyes, do not bounce back quite as quickly as they did in college after a long weekend out. So, I hit the internet in search of a product that could potentially help me with my dark circles.

I found the Aveda Green Science line which includes four products and is intended to mosturize, replenish, fill, buff, and tighten the skin. Although I'm sure I'm not the typical demographic to be using this line, I have always had dark circles under my eyes and just recently I've noticed that before I looked tired and now I'm starting to look sick and old. (I'm sure if you asked anyone close to me they would say that it sounds worse than it really is, but don't we all tend to overembellish our body issues?) Anywhoo, never one to be against preventative measures, I've decided to give it a try.

In clinical trials, when applied two times a day, reviewers using the entire line experienced a 41% more lifted appearance. Plus, the creme is packaged in 100% post recycled PET jar. Hello, lover!

Has anyone used this before? If so, let me know. I'll be purchasing soon. (15 ml = $45)

Aveda Green Science Firming Face Creme (step 2 in four-step process)

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Vicente Villarin


Deemed by Vogue as an up-and-coming fashion designer, the Vicente Villarin collection, founded by Joanne Codero Reyes, and named after Joanne's grandfather, is a collection worth admiring. Beautiful designs and concepts, the collection focuses on shifting the way fabric is worn and makes the models look like they are posing for an Anne Geddy's ad for adults rather than a fashion show. The Vicente Villarin website claims, "The VICENTE VILLARIN client is an independent woman who is sophisticated but edgy, classic yet modern. She is an individual motivated by life: loves to work, travel, enjoys dinner parties and events, and is active in her community." I would have to agree- maybe that's why I love these designs so much!


Monday, July 21, 2008


I'm loving this website, especially on slow days at work, because you could literally play for hours on it. For the picture above, I was wishing I was on a yacht off the coast of Greece. Below is date night with the boy - I'm calling it "Diamonds are Forever". Love it! Check out Polyvore to pick out your favorite ensembles.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Jewelry!

J. Crew bubble necklace $150

I found some jewelry at Banana Republic and J. Crew that would be fun to wear this summer. Check 'em out.



J. Crew diamond mosaic enamel bangel $78; J. Crew St. Tropez cuff $175

J. Crew Starburst necklace $228; Banana Republic cabochon band ring $39

B.R. enamel bamboo bracelet $39; B.R. enamel criscross bangel $39; B. R. genuine chalcedony briolette necklace $38