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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. 

Silver and black

 in General Fashion  tagged bcbg / casual style / chanel / gap / kathy kamei / manolo blahnik / outfits / twisted silver / winter 2014 by

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Photos: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (similar here)/ Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Mocha Myth“ / Top: BCBG (on sale!) / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: Chanel Magic / Pants: Gap / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

The weather has warmed up a little bit here in the San Francisco Bay Area which has allowed me to dress lighter than last week and enjoy a few rays of sunshine. Over the weekend I felt like wearing silver and black when spending time with my family and enjoying holiday activities with the kids. The studded sweater I wore was warm and cozy without being too heavy, which was perfect for the sixty degree weather we enjoyed. I am very thankful I found this sweater on sale at the BCBG store at Santana Row in San Jose!

I am also in love with these silver jeans from the Gap. They are comfortable and I was able to buy them in ankle length. Since I am only 5’4″ the ankle length is perfect. When I purchase regular length jeans or pants I always have to hem them or roll them up. These jeans are an easy way to wear the metallic trend this season, and into spring 2014! I am looking forward to pairing them with other colors both casually and dressy.

Have you been wearing the metallic trend this season? If so, what is your favorite metallic hue?

Romania and cool hues

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / bracelets / casual style / gap / necklaces / outfits / twisted silver / winter 2014 by

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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 😉