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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 😉

Casual shades of blue

 in General Fashion  tagged asos / casual style / outfits / skirts / summer 2014 by

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Pictures: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Tee-Shirt: Gap / Tank Top: Mossimo / Handbag: Balenciaga (current season here) / Bracelet: BCBG / Skirt: ASOS Petite (also in REGULAR)  / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (past season, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I love casual maxi skirts and midi skirts. There is something about long skirts in casual fabrications which offers both comfort and effortless style. This is what I love about this skirt from ASOS. As soon as I saw it on their website, I knew I needed it in my life for summer. The fabric is cool and comfortable which is key during the hot summer months. I am also a sucker for stripes, what can I say!

This outfit took me through church and two children’s birthday parties; all in the same day! I know I will find myself reaching for this skirt often as we move into summer since it is so versatile! What are your favorite pieces for summer which feel comfortable yet look put together?