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The perfect full skirt from eShakti

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Photo: Earrings: Stella & Dot (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Shirt: Banana Republic / Bracelets: Beau Bijou, Tory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver / Skirt: c/o eShakti (use code “bayes” to save 10% off) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Shoes: Prada

I have been searching for months for the perfect full skirt for spring; which can be hard to find when you are 5’4″ like me! Most of the skirts on the market are too full for my short frame or too long; which requires extra money for shortening. So, when eShakti contacted me to review their online store, I was thrilled!

eShakti not only has a fabulous collection of midi and full skirts (which are my current obsessions), they have an amazing line of casual and dressy dresses! In addition to a variety of styles, silhouettes and fabrics, eShakti customizes your order for your height! YES! You read that right. eShakti asks you for your measurements when you order your clothing. This way the garment arrives at your doorstep with your perfect proportions. Love that!

This beautiful skirt arrived at my house the perfect length for my 5’4″ frame. I was thrilled I did not need to have it shortened. Alterations can be upwards of $50 an item depending upon the hem, so having a skirt or dress arrive in the length I need for my height is luxurious. I also love the pockets in the skirt!

The “Sash Waist Poplin Skirt” I ordered turned out to be a versatile piece. The sash is detachable so the skirt can be worn with or without the bow depending upon occasion; or if you don’t want to appear to wear the same skirt twice! Love that!!!

I am definitely looking forward to ordering more items in the future from eShakti. To check out eShakti’s amazing collection, please visit eShakti.com and use coupon code “bayes” to save 10% off now, through 4/29/2014. You can use the code multiple times until it expires! I would love to hear what you order. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

* Terms of coupon code: 

-Code has to be entered in the ‘promotional code’ box.   It is not case-sensitive.  

-Code can be used any number of times until the validity period ends. 

-It can be clubbed with any other promotional offer, gift coupon or gift card in the same order unless explicitly specified otherwise in the offer conditions. (this means you can use it in conjunction with the current 30% off coupon from the website! Love that!)

-This discount code is not applicable on clearance / sale, gift cards & overstock categories.

-Not applicable on previous purchases.

Dolce & Gabbana The Brow Liner eyebrow shaping pencil review

 in Beauty  tagged dolce and gabbana / eye make-up / eyebrows / reviews by

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Photo: eyebrow shaping pencil c/o Dolce & Gabbana in “chesnut” and “mocha”

I have to admit, I am one of those eyebrow victims of the mid to late 1990’s. It was fashionable at that time to have your eyebrows waxed monthly into a thin line. I never went as thin as some women did; just thinner than natural. 😉 Sadly, when the trend ended and everyone went back to full eyebrows, my brows never grew back. So, in order to create an eyebrow which looks more “en vogue,” I need an eybrow shaping pencil!

Dolce & Gabbana’s new “The Brow Liner” eyebrow shaping pencil is exactly what my eyebrows needed. The pencil has an unique shape which allows me to fill in my eyebrows without making a mistake. In addition to a pencil, the opposite end of the “The Brow Liner” features a mascara-like brush which allows me to shape my eyebrows into the perfect arch. Love that!

Having both the pencil and brush on one stick makes it easy to create eyebrows in one step; and it is handy for traveling! The color is great and does not smudge during the day. At the end of the night, all I need to do it remove it with make-up remover. My eyebrows look as vibrant at night as they did in the early morning when I first applied Dolce & Gabbana’s “The Brow Liner.” 

I am using Dolce & Gabbana “The Brow Liner” eyebrow shaping pencil in “chestnut” which is the perfect color for my eyebrows. The eyebrow shaping pencil also comes in a variety of colors, is priced at $45, and can be found online here.

Spring 2014 color trends: pastels

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged pastels / spring 2014 by

As we move into spring 2014, the color story for the warm weather season is changing. After several years of bright hues and neon colors, Fashionistas on the street are favoring shades of pastels over the bright, neon and vibrant hues many designers showed for spring 2014 on their runways. While store shelves are stocked with bright colors and neon hues, the pastel color palette is being snapped up faster than you can say “mint green.”

Spring 2014 has several color palettes from the runways. Designers in New York favored bright colors and medium hues while designer in Paris and Milan played with pastels and neons. Despite the brights, consumers seem to be gravitating towards pastels, signaling a trend away from neon brights and back towards light colors. Of course, when we move from spring into summer, the brighter hues and neon colors may make a resurgence.

The pastel hues for spring 2014 which are popular on the street include mint green, pale yellow, baby pink, and baby blue. Pastel hues are being mixed together, not color blocked, and also being paired with light neutral hues such as beige or white. As easy way to wear pastels this season, without investing in an entire new wardrobe, is to add a handbag or pair of shoes to your closet. Accessories make wearing the pastel easy and you don’t have to worry about clothing in a light color adding weight or not working with other pieces in your closet which may be bright or neon hued. In this color transition, you can easily pair a neon hue with a pastel color as I did in this post. If you do this, make sure you are only playing with one pastel and one bright color, too many colors and the whole thing can go wrong!

Neutral ensembles are also on trend this spring 2014 season. So, if you plan to wear the pastel trend through accessories, you can keep your clothing neutral and update the look with one pastel handbag! Love that!

Here are a few fabulous pastel pieces I found around the web. I assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉