Monthly Archives: May 2014

Memorial Day online sales

 in Shopping  tagged holiday shopping / memorial day / online shops / patriotic / summer 2014 by

Memorial Day weekend is here, and what better way to beat than heat than shopping from home! There are so many fabulous sales this Memorial Day Weekend, and you can shop them from home in your flip flops while enjoying a relaxing BBQ with your friends and family! Love that!

This is the perfect time to stock up on summer essentials at end-of-the-season prices. Fall 2014 is starting to trickle onto store shelves, this means retailers need to clear out their spring and summer stock. Since summer is just getting started in real life, this is the perfect time to grab sandals, summer clothing, beach towels, SPF beauty products and more on sale! I love getting a deal 😉

Here is a list of retailers offering amazing deals this Memorial Day Weekend on everything from shoes to handbags to clothing to beauty products to beach essentials and more! Simply click on the store’s name and you will be redirected to the retailer!

Nordstrom: Half-Yearly sale for Women’s & Kids (Spring markdowns on women’s & kids apparel, shoes, accessories and more) // Ends June 1 /

Neiman Marcus: The Real Deal sale // Save up to 40% off the latest styles in Sport Shop, Contemporary/CUSP, and Dress Collections // Ends May 26 //

Gap: Take 40% off regular price styles! Use code EVENT. Restrictions apply. // Ends 5/26

Les Nouvelles: 20% off sitewide // CODE STRIPES 20 // Ends May 26

Truffle: Mix and Match any three for 10% off // CODE SPRING10 //  Ends 5/26

Serena & Lily: 20% off everything // CODE SUMMER20 // 

Intermix: Additional 40% off of sale products // Ends 5/28 //

YOOX: Up to 40% off spring sale + extra 10% off // CODE SUMMERNOW // 5/22-5/26 // 

Joie: Receive an extra 20% off sale items through 5/26 // CODE MDW20 //

Urban Outfitters: The Get Out of Town Sale. Women can take an additional 25% off all dresses (this includes sale and full priced dresses). Men can take 25% off all shorts and tank tops (again includes sale and full prices). // 

True Religion: 25% Off Select Styles through May 26th plus, Free Shipping! //

Barney’s Warehouse: Up to an Additional 40% off Select Styles //

Joe’s: 30% off sitewide. Certain exclusions apply // CODE HONOR // Ends 5/26 // 

Loeffler Randall: 30% off // Ends 5/26

Gigi NY: Memorial Day Weekend Trifecta, receive free shipping, free personalization +a gift w/purchase! // Ends 5/27

French Connection: 30% off online and in stores. Plus free shipping for online purchases over $150. // Use code: S14MEM. // Ends Monday 5/26

Here are a few patriotic items to help kick off the summer season and get you ready for the 4th of July!

Jay Z Gold edt review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged celebrity style / fathers day / holiday gift ideas / jay z / men by

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Pictured: Men’s cologne c/o Jay Z “Gold” edt

Jay Z “Gold” eau de toilette is a fruity-wood based fragrance for men. The combination of grapefruit, vetiver and woody base notes create a soft, sweet, and smooth fragrance experience which is easy for a man to wear on a daily basis. We tested out Jay Z “Gold” edt on Rob for a few days and loved the results! 

Rob wore Jay Z “Gold” while working behind a desk, doing yard-work, going for a jog and attending a backyard BBQ. Throughout all actives, Jay Z “Gold” cycled through the top, middle and base fragrance notes without wearing off too early or becoming overbearing while doing yard-work, jogging or being outside in the sun at a BBQ.

Jay Z “Gold” edt started off with a smooth, fruit scent which was soft and enticing. As the day wore on, Jay Z “Gold” offered a smooth, woody scent which was soft and masculine. At the end of the day, Jay Z “Gold” left a slight vetiver and musk scent which was perfect on a cool spring night.

Base notes: grapefruit, ginger, cardamon

Middle notes: Vetiver Base

Base notes: Amber, Myrrh, Teak Wood, Bourbon Vanilla

Jay Z “Gold” edt is a soft, men’s fragrance which is ideal for wearing on a daily basis. Due to the soft fragrance experience, Jay Z “Gold” edt can easily be worn to the office, the theater, and any activity where there could be tight quarters. Since the fragrance is soft, men will not have to worry about washing it off prior to working out; since many fitness facilities have a “no fragrance” policy. The fragrance notes used in Jay Z “Gold” edt are commonly loved by men; this means it will make a fabulous gift for Father’s Day or any gift-giving occasion! Love that!

Jay Z “Gold” edt also has companion products including deodorant, aftershave balm and shower gel. Use of companion products will layer the fragrance giving it a strong, long lasting scent throughout the day. Jay Z “Gold” also has several gift sets which will be perfect for Father’s Day! 

To view the Jay Z “Gold” fragrance collection, please scroll through the shopping widget below.

Chunky heeled sandals for summer 2014

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged sandals / street style trends / summer 2014 by

Summer 2014 is almost here, and that means we all need at least one pair of fabulous, thick heeled sandals for the hot weather season! Skinny heels can move aside this summer; chunky heels are all the rage for casual looks this season! Chunky heeled sandals float in and out of fashion, so if you have a pair from a past season hiding in storage, bring them out this summer! If not, here are a few things to look for when seeking out your perfect pair of thick, stacked heeled sandals this summer.

1) Look for a thick design. What does that mean? Look for chunky heels which offer a large piece of fabric holding your foot to the sole of the shoe. One thin strap at the ankle and one thin strap at the toes will look proportional to the chunky heel under your foot. Look for proportion and balance when shopping for a stacked heel. Think, “almost bootie” when looking for a chunky heeled sandal.

2) Don’t go too high. Chunky heels are heavier by nature, this can add a dimension to walking many Fashionistas are not used too. If the heel is 5″ tall, it might be too high and too heavy to walk in. Look for a 4″ heel or lower. In fact, 2″ heels are the current “IT” heel height when it comes to a chunky or stacked heel. Love that!

3) Look for a neutral. Since this is a new trend, you may not have a full, chunky heeled wardrobe in your closet. Rather than blowing your last paycheck on ten pairs of thick heeled sandals in every color of the rainbow, look for neutral hues which can carry you into fall. This heel is staying around, so if you start with neutrals this season, next season you can add a trendy color to your shoe closet! For now, stick with shades of tan, beige, grey or black.

4) This chunky heel is a great alternative to the bootie. Wear them with midi skirt, maxi skirts, jeans and shorts! You will love the stable base you have for standing and walking, plus they add a little “funk ” to your overall look. Love that!

To see how I have styled my favorite pair of SixtySeven chunky heeled sandals, click here, here and here.

I found a fwe fabulous pairs of chunky heeled sandals around the web. They are perfect to wear now and into the warm autumn months we enjoy here on the West Coast. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉