Save the date! The 2014 Santana Row Beauty Bash is coming. . .

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The 2014 Santana Row Beauty Bash will happen May 7 from 6pm to 9pm. This exciting event features wine, food, a swag bag, hair & makeup demos plus personalized consultations with stylists located throughout the Row! Yours truly will be one of those stylists!

Stay tuned for details, and which stores will have a Stylist stationed inside!

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at SantanaRow.com or at the concierge. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to charity organization Dress for Success. If you bring a woman’s accessory to donate to the charity, your ticket price will be reduced to $15! Hope to see you there!

To see a recap of last years’ Beauty Bash at Santana Row, please click here.


The shirt for spring 2014

One of the hottest trends for spring 2014 is the crisp, classic shirt. This menswear inspired piece has always been a mainstay in almost every women’s closet. But, for spring 2014, this timeless top has taken on a new life and become one of the hottest “must-haves” of the season.

The shirt for spring 2014 offers crisp styling, a starched collar and a slightly body-conscious silhouette. No boxy shirt allowed! The slightly body-conscious silhouette of spring 2014 allows the shirt to look feminine without being overly sexy. This means the shirt can easily be worn to the office during the day or unbuttoned a little bit for an evening occasion. Day into evening, love!

Shirts for spring 2014 are being shown with almost every bottom you can imagine. The shirt can be worn with trousers, midi-skirts, pencil skirts, denim and even shorts. Any shoe will do! The sleeves can be rolled up for casual looks, or to cool off on hot days; which adds versatility to this timeless style.

There are so many styles of shirts for spring 2014, it would be impossible for me to list them all! If you are looking to add a classic shirt to your wardrobe this spring season, look for solid colors in pastels or brights, chambray for casual days, or neutrals such as black or beige for versatility. You can also find prints on the market to spice up a solid bottom or jeans!

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


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.