Romania and cool hues

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Photos: Earrings: Bailey, Banks & Biddle (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Mocha Myth“ / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver “Romania“  (save 15% with code INSIDERS) / Jacket: Banana Republic / Shirt: Gap / Belt: CWonder / Buckle: CWonder / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver “Romania“ (save 15% with code INSIDERS) / Nail Polish: Chanel Magic / Jeans: c/o Levi’s ( save 30% with code GREEN30 )/ Clutch: Coach / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

One of the big trends on the street right now is the black metal trend. I love the new “Romania” collection from Twisted Silver which offers black metal with a unique design. I love the twisted floral-like pendant and matching details on the bracelet.

Another way I am tipping my imaginary hat to the black metal trend is with this amazingly warm jacket! The jacket features black buttons with a floral-like carved out design which plays well with Twisted Silver’s “Romania” collection. I am looking forward to wearing Twisted Silver’s “Romania” collection throughout 2014 and beyond. I am also looking forward to staying warm in my favorite new jacket!

Are you integrating the black metal trend into your wardrobe? If so, I would love to hear how you are wearing it!

To shop Twisted Silver’s “Romania” collection, please visit twisted-silver.com. Use code INSIDERS for a 15% discount! Great place for holiday shopping! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Shoes in Radiant Orchid to wear before 2014

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From top: Radiant Orchid / Ankle strap pumps / 2″ heels / High heel sandals

Now that “Radiant Orchid” has been declared the color of 2014 by color authority Pantone, it is only natural that every shoe loving Fashionista on Earth would love to add at least one pair of fabulous shoes in a hue as close to Radiant Orchid as possible; right here, right now. So I went ahead and scoured the web for the most amazing fall/winter 2013/2014 shoes I could find in colors as close to Radiant Orchid as possible, and assembled them into this article. I hope you love them!

Radiant Orchid is such a beautiful color, I can imagine wearing shoes in this hue with everything from spring 2014’s hottest prints to classic, neutral or all-black ensembles. How do you plan to wear Radiant Orchid? Will you add a pair of shoes in Radiant Orchid to your shoe collection for 2014?

Chanel Magic nail polish review from the Nuit Magique collection

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Photo: Chanel Magic nail polish. One base coat, two coats of color, no top coat. Photo taken in direct sun. 2013©

Chanel Magic nail polish is one of two new, limited edition nail polish colors from Chanel’s fall/winter 2013/2014 special collection “Nuit Magique.” This beautiful, dark yet sparkling collection was inspired by Chanel’s own autumn/winter runway, ready-to-wear runway collection. Magic by Chanel is a deep, dark blue which is the perfect shade of navy in a cream nail polish.

Chanel Magic nail polish is a brilliant segway from fall’s “Alchimie“ and “Mysterious“ nail polish colors by Chanel. This classic navy blue hue blends well with both winter’s color palette and resort’s brighter color palette which includes shades of blue as well as hues such as pink and green that play well with navy blue nail polish. Love that!

In addition to working with the current color trends, Chanel Magic nail polish is a dark color which will prepare nail fans for what is to come this spring; black nail polish. That’s right! Chanel will be re-promoting “Black Satin“ nail polish in spring 2014. Remember when “Black Satin” came out the first time and it sold out in stores within 24 hours? Grab a bottle now before history repeats itself!

I tested out Chanel Magic nail polish with one base coat and two coats of colors; no top coat. The polish is dark so it shows chips easily. Magic by Chanel only lasted four days on my nails, but to its’ credit, I did a lot of housecleaning during those four days so I may have sped up the chipping process. If I had used a top coat, Chanel Magic nail polish would have lasted longer on my nails without chipping.

Chanel Magic nail polish is limited edition and a beautiful blue hue! If you are a blue fan like me, grab a bottle before it is too late! Chanel Magic is priced at $27 and can be found at Chanel Boutiques as well as Chanel.com.

There are other navy blue options for nail polish at softer price points. Here are a few beautiful dark blues and navy blues which won’t break the bank.