Monthly Archives: July 2014

Jill Milan 4th of July sale

 in Announcements / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers / Shopping  tagged 4th of july / celebrity style / holiday shopping / holidays 2014 / jill milan / red carpet style / vegan style by

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From top: c/o Jill Milan: Green New Canaan Clutch / Nob Hill Bag / Shoes

Jill Milan, one of my all-time favorite handbag designers, is having a sale for the 4th of July! Starting July 3, 2014 and running through July 5, 2014, Jill Milan is offering an additional 40% off all sale prices with coupon code “BAY” at checkout. This adds up to almost 80% off retail prices on some handbags! How amazing is that!!!

All of Jill Milan’s handbags are handmade by the finest Italian artisans in Italy. The fabrics and materials are 100% vegan; which makes the handbags even more beautiful. Jill Milan’s handbags have been spotted on the red carpet and on the street in the hands of many well-loved celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Poehler, Carrie Underwood, Hailee Steinfeld, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young, Laura Dern, Katie Lowes, Isla Fisher, Rachel Nichols, Rashida Jones, Stana Katic, Bryce Dallas Howard, Margot Bingham, Elizabeth Hurley, Jaime King, Caity Lotz, Ashley Jones, Nicole Gale Anderson, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, Fiona Gubelmann, and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz.

I am a huge fan of Jill Milan’s handbags and own four of them myself! I have my eyes on the New Canaan clutches and Hollywood Hills crossbody bags from the 4th of July sale. Which handbags from the collection are your favorite? 

Jill Milan’s 4th of July sale can be shopped at JillMilan.com. Please use coupon code “BAY” at checkout to receive an additional 40% off the sale price listed on the website. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

 

Chanel Secret nail polish for fall 2014 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / classic style / fall 2014 / pink / reviews by

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Pictured: Chanel Secret nail polish for fall 2014. Three coats of color, one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in mid-morning shade. 2014©

Chanel’s fall 2014 beauty collection has arrived on store shelves, which means, we can enjoy a little bit of the new season during the current season! Love that!

The nail polish colors from Chanel’s fall 2014 color collection give us a snapshot into what will be hot this upcoming autumn season. Fall 2014 nail polish trends include soft pinks, nude’s, deep shades of blue and hunter green. Chanel’s fall 2014 nail polish collection includes a pinkish nude, “Secret,” an iridescent hue “Atmosphere” and a deep slate blue named “Orage.”

“Secret” from Chanel’s fall 2014 nail polish collection is a great way to wear fall 2014 during the hot summer months. This soft pink nail polish, also considered a nude shade, is easy to wear with any color palette and can easily pass for a summer hue. The pastel pink nature of “Secret” plays well with spring 2014’s pastel hues and summer 2014’s bright and neon colors. Although it works well as a summer hue, Chanel “Secret” nail polish is very fall 2014. Love that!

I tested out Chanel “Secret” nail polish and found the polish looked streaky with two coats. I added a third coat and the color turned out perfect. I wore Chanel “Secret” with three coats of color, one base coat and no top for one week. The nail polish held up really well and took six days to chip.

Chanel “Secret,” is not limited edition, so this pretty pink nail polish can easily become a classic staple in anyone’s nail polish wardrobe. “Secret” by Chanel is a great everyday nail polish which should work now and throughout the fall season; as well as into the winter and cruise seasons!

Chanel “Secret” nail polish from the fall 2014 color collection can be found online here and here.

Mark & Estel top

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / mark and estel / outfits / rebecca minkoff / summer 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (old, similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Scarlett” / Top: Mark & Estel (scoop neck version here) / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff  / Bracelets: Tory Burch, c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Secret” / Ring: c/o Sterling Forever / Skirt: Gap (old, also love this one) / Shoes: SixtySeven / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel “Tutti Frutti“

Mark & Estel is one of my favorite collections from the runways in New York. The designers are rock musicians which translates into a collection filled with carefree, edgy looks that are easy to wear and downright sassy! This swing top from Mark & Estel is a piece which put the designing duo on the fashion map. It comes in a variety of colors and has a playful, swinging silhouette! 

I wore this top on the airplane last February when I returned home from New York Fashion Week. It was comfortable and didn’t wrinkle; huge plus when traveling! I have found myself reaching for this top often since it can be styled for both warm and cool weather. Love that! I definitely need to invest in Mark & Estel’s swing top in additional colors.

This handbag needs a shout-out too. My fabulous friend gave this mini-camera case by Rebecca Minkoff to me for my birthday. Not only is it currently on trend (mini bags are all the rage!) it is also purple with tassels! Two of my favorite things! My beautiful friend has fabulous taste 😉 Now what will I get her for her birthday which is equally amazing??? The bar has been raised.

Do you have a go-to piece in your closet you find yourself reaching for on a regular basis? If so, what is it?