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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. 

Chunky heels for spring 2014

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged dolce and gabbana / runway trends / sandals / spring 2014 / summer 2014 by

The chunky heel is back! Chunky, thick and stacked heels graced the runways for spring/summer 2014 in New York, Paris, Milan and London signaling a slow end to the tall and skinny heel. (The skinny heel will never disappear, but it is not the only choice anymore!) Ankles everywhere are thanking designers as we speak 😉

Chunky heels for spring 2014 bring a new feeling of stability to fashion; allowing Fashionistas everywhere to walk with confidence and stand for long periods of time without tipping over. Love that! Heels on the runways for spring/summer 2014 were shown in varying heights from 1″ through to 4″ and they were generally shown with flat soles. The design of the heels varied according to the designer and his/her inspiration for that particular collection. 

The most popular versions of the chunky heel included stacked heels, wooden heels, sculpted heels (think Dolce & Gabbana pillars) and leather/fabric covered thick heels. All versions of the thicker, chunkier heel are on trend for the spring/summer 2014 season. If you have any chunky or thick heels hiding in the back of your closet this is the perfect season to bring them back life! Just make sure they are not platforms 😉 Think flat sole or “single soled” shoes.

The shorter versions of the chunky heel, 1″ to 2″, offer a vintage vibe which reflects many spring/summer 2014 collections that have a 1950’s and 1960’s flair. The taller chunky heels, 3″ to 4″, offer more of a 1970’s vibe and look amazing with the flowing wide pants of the season.

This is the beginning of the return of the chunky heel, so you can rest assured this trend will continue for several seasons to come. To build the perfect chunky heel wardrobe, find the heel height you are comfortable in and then invest! Look for neutral shoes first and then add one or two colorful pairs to the mix. You will find yourself wearing this style all the time since they are actually comfortable! Imagine that?! Fashion can be comfortable and practical; who knew?!

I found a few fabulous pairs of chunky and thick heeled shoes around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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Dolce & Gabbana The One 2014 edition review

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged dolce and gabbana / fragrance reviews / Holiday Gift Guide 2013 / holiday gift ideas / reviews by

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Photo: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “The One“ 2014 edition

Dolce & Gabbana “The One” is a beautiful, warm fragrance which has been on the market for several years. For 2014, Dolce & Gabbana has redesigned the popular eau de parfum and housed it in a beautiful polished, golden bottle. This fabulous bottle launches November 2013; just in for the holiday 2013 season! Love it!

Dolce & Gabbana “The One” EDP is on of my favorite fragrances. It is a light yet warm and sensuous fragrance experience which is easy to wear lightly during the day with one spritz, and heavier at night with two or three spritzes. “The One” by Dolce & Gabbana can also be worn heavier by layering it with the corresponding body lotion or shower gel.

The 2014 edtion of Dolce & Gabbana’s “The One” offers the same, woody floral fragrance experience yet offers the luxury of a golden bottle. Perfect gift for the holidays!

Dolce & Gabbana “The One” 2014 edition starts off with a fresh, fruity floral scent. After about thirty minutes the fruits settle down and a warm, smooth floral scent takes over from the Madonna Lily heart. As the day wears on, the floral scent mixes with a woody, warm base which lingers at the end of the day. The overall fragrance experience is a warm, woody floral which is smooth and not too sweet. Perfection!

Top notes: mandarin, lychee, peach, bergamot

Middle notes: Madonna Lily, muguet, jasmine

Base notes: amber,  musk, vanilla, vetyver

Dolce & Gabbana “The One” 2014 edition is priced at $108 and can be found online here and here.