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All about the bow pumps

 in General Fashion / Shoes  tagged aminah abdul jillil / banana republic / blue / cobalt / outfits / spring 2014 / street style trends by

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 Photos: Gold Dangle Earrings: unknown (Similar SAVE or SPLURGE) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Top: Robert Rodriguez (Similar SAVE or SPLURGE or DRESS) / Skirt: Banana Republic (on sale!!) / Watch: vintage Gucci (Similar HERE) / Handbag: Chanel (Similar SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Fuchsia” / Shoes: Aminah Abdul Jillil

It is entirely possible I have an addiction to shoes. With this addiction, I tend to style my outfits around a pair of shoes. This is the case with these fabulous cobalt blue bow pumps from Aminah Abdul Jillil.

I first spotted these bow pumps in black on Pinterest last fall. I thought they were amazing but the last thing I needed in my closet at the time was another pair of black pumps. So, I followed Aminah Abdul Jillil on social media and watched for new designs. 

About one month ago Aminah Abdul Jillil announced a pre-order for new colors on the bow pump; cobalt blue, green and pale pink. I gasped when I saw the cobalt blue, after all, blue is my favorite color! They looked amazing on the website and I got really excited about snagging a pair for myself in blue! 

It took about one month to receive my cobalt blue bow pumps and I cannot be more thrilled. They are incredibly comfortable and the suede is extremely soft. Love that! I wore them out to dinner with my husband and snapped a few photos before we left to share with you. I cannot wait to find more outfits in my closet for these shoes!

Have you ever spotted a pair of shoes and fell in love? I would love to hear about it in the comments below!

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Casual day with Joey J earrings

 in General Fashion  tagged 7fam / banana republic / carmen marc valvo / chloe / earrings / joey j / outfits / spring 2014 by

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 Photos: Earrings: c/o Joey J Jewelry / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Shirt: Banana Republic / Belt: C Wonder / Buckle: C Wonder / Jeans: 7FAM (on sale!) / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Bracelets: JCrew / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar)/ Shoes: Carmen Marc Valvo / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

Although we have been enjoying several, back-to-back rain storms over the past two weeks, the temperatures have been in the high 60’s to low 70’s, which means, it is time to wear spring attire! Yes!!! Due to the dreary looking weather, I decided to perk myself up with this fuchsia shirt from Banana Republic’s spring collection. The color is cheerful and perfect for spring! Since crisp shirts are masculine, I felt it was necessary to add a glamorous and feminine touch to the outfit. My Joey J Jewelry earrings were the perfect yin to the shirt’s yang!

I love my Joey J Jewelry earrings. They are so versatile and can easily be worn casually, as in the pictures above, or paired with a cocktail dress for an evening event. To learn more about Joey J Jewelry, please visit JoeyJJewelry.com. Also, be sure to follow Joey J Jewelry on Twitter @JoeyJJewelry, Facebook Facebook.com/JoeyJ.Jewelry, Pinterest @JoeyJJewelry, Google+  Joey J, and/or on LinkedIn.

Kerala Ashok Garden fragrance bracelet by Lisa Hoffman Beauty

 in Beauty / Fragrance / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / coach / dolce and gabbana / l'wren scott / lisa hoffman beauty / outfits / prada / winter 2014 by

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Photos: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS fir 15% off) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Amethyst“ / Scarf: L’Wren Scott for BR / Blouse: Collective Concepts / Handbag: Coach / Jeans: L’Wren Scott for BR / Bracelet: c/o  Lisa Hoffman Beauty / Nail Polish: c/o Mineral Fusion “Amethyst“ / Shoes: Prada

One of my favorite beauty items to shop for is fragrance. Another one of my weaknesses is jewelry! Combined, they are a match made in heaven 🙂 I absolutely adore the new Kerala Ashok Garden bracelet from Lisa Hoffman Beauty. The bracelet is a beautiful purple hue which blends well with 2014’s color of the year, Radiant Orchid. 

The bracelet itself is made from vintage glass beads with a beautiful silver ball charm. The silver ball charm is the secret of the bracelet! Inside the charm you can place a few fragrance beads which exude peace and happiness. The beads offer fragrance notes of India’s Ashok blossom, deep violet, ripe pear, velvety apricot and sheer jasmine. With the fragrance beads inside the charm on the bracelet, the scent lasts for many days as opposed to spraying perfume on your skin; which disappears within the course of a day. You can also wear the bracelet and smell beautiful, then take it off when you need to be scent-free at the gym, and then put the bracelet back on to smell pretty again! Love that! No fooling with bottles!!

Another benefit of the Kerala Ashok Bracelet is that it is perfect for traveling. The beads retain their scent throughout an average holiday vacation or business trip and you don’t need to fiddle with a bottle at airport check points! 

To learn more about Lisa Hoffman Beauty and the Kerala Ashok Garden bracelet, please visit lisahoffmanbeauty.com.