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Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir Holidays 2015 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / holiday fashion / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 by

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From top: Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish over Chanel Vamp. First photo taken without a flash, second photo taken with a flash. Third photo taken without a flash. To see a photo of Chanel Vamp without a top coat, please click here.

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish is a golden, sparkling top coat from Chanel’s Holiday 2015 beauty collection, Vamp Attitude. The Holiday 2015 beauty collection, Vamp Attitude, includes Vamp, Rose Fusion, and Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir.

Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish by Chanel is a clear, deep red nail polish with golden flecks. The clear coat offers a deep red tinge which compliments Vamp when applied as a top coat. The golden sparkles lay flat, so they offer a smooth top coat; unlike many sparkling top coats which leave a rough surface.

I tested out Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish with one  base coat, two coats of Vamp, and one coat of Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir. The nail polish is strong, and takes the place of a regular top coat. My nails lasted a full week! I changed the color due to nail growth, not chipping. Love that!

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish will be a festive addition to any dark nail polish color this holiday season. Although it looks fabulous on Vamp, I want to try it on a black polish, dark purple polish, and over a silver polish. I think the results will be fabulous! I will be posting swatches later this month, so stay tuned!

The Vamp Attitude beauty collection for the holiday 2015 season by Chanel is nothing short of fabulous. I love all three polishes! Rose Fusion is an edgy yet classic neutral which can be worn during any season. Vamp is, of course, a legendary classic nail polish hue, and Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir is a fabulous holiday top coat which can be used every holiday season; or anytime during the year you want to be playful, and sparkle!

I highly recommend all three nail polishes for your collection. I am thrilled with all three! Chanel Vamp was already in my collection from last year, so adding Rose Fusion and Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir was easy. I love these colors!!!

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir can be found online here, here, and here. The Vamp Attitude beauty collection for the holiday 2015 season can be found online here.

Father’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row 2015

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Men's Fashion  tagged bonobos / donald j pliner / fathers day / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 / orvis / santana row / sporting goods / tommy bahama by

Father’s Day is almost here! This means it is time to find that special gift for Dad. Santana Row is the perfect place to find that special present to give to Dad on Father’s Day. The Row is filled with fabulous shops appealing to men of all tastes. Is Dad outdoorsy? The Row has Orvis for him! Does Dad have classic style? Why not try Brooks Brother’s! Is Dad always preparing for his next vacation, or at least dreaming about it? Tommy Bahama is the place for him! Does Dad enjoy fancy footwear? Donald J Pliner is the perfect place to find him a gift! Perhaps Dad needs new golf attire, or casual clothing. Then Bonobos is the place to find him a gift for Father’s Day. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much, much more at Santana Row!

Father’s Day is not just about gift giving, it is also about celebrating the fabulous things Dad does everyday! Why not give him a break from mowing the front lawn or tending to the BBQ, and take him out for a steak! LB Steak is a great place to treat Dad to a delicious, relaxing meal on his special day. If Dad is vegetarian, why not treat him to Veggie Grill or a plate of pasta with Marinara sauce from Maggiano’s!

While you decide where to make reservations for Dad and your family on Father’s Day, here are a few of my favorite gift ideas from Santana Row:

Bonobos

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Bonobos has a fabulous “bricks and clicks” concept where you can see merchandise in-person, and shop the collection online. The store has everything Dad needs for life. There is a large selection of work attire, casual attire, and “Maide” which is a collection of golf clothing. The quality is high, and Dad will love it. 

To learn more about Bonobos, please visit the shop on Santana Row or visit them online at bonobos.com.

Donald J Pliner

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Donald J Pliner has an amazing selection of shoes which will wrap Dad’s tired feet in comfort, and cutting-edge style. There are shoes to suit every Dad’s own personal style at Donald J Pliner; from conservative loafers, to edgy, rock n’ roll high tops. Dad’s feet will thank you.

To learn more about Donald J Pliner and find the perfect gift for Dad, please visit Donald J Pliner at Santana Row or online at donaldjpliner.com.

Orvis

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Does Dad like fishing? Of course he does! Orvis is the perfect place to find his gift for Father’s Day. They have everything a fisherman needs to have the perfect day fishing. My husband is eyeing the fishing rods. They are quite impressive!

To find the perfect gift for Dad at Orvis, please visit the shop at Santana Row or online at orvis.com.

Tommy Bahama

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Does Dad need a vacation? Or at least feel like he is on one? Then Tommy Bahama is the perfect place to find the ideal gift for Dad this Father’s Day! The shop is stocked with vacation attire, tee-shirts with goofy sayings, table games, beach attire, and more! There is even a portable backyard cooler which can go to the beach, a park, or anywhere the party takes Dad. He will love the gift of leisure!

To find Dad’s vacation mojo, please visit Tommy Bahama at Santana Row or online at tommybahama.com.

If you still cannot decide what to get Dad for Father’s Day because there are simply too many fabulous gift ideas to choose from, why not give Dad a gift card to Santana Row! This way he can choose where to spend his Father’s Day dollars. Gift Cards to Santana Row can be purchased at the Concierge located at Santana Row.

To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

Happy Father’s Day!

*Sponsored by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gucci Guilty pour homme after shave review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged fathers day / gucci / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / men / reviews / shaving by

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After-Shave c/o Gucci. Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave.

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave is a classic scent from Gucci for men. The after-shave itself instantly calms the skin after an electric shave, or manual shave. In addition to calm skin, the fragrance experience is crisp, warm, and everything a man should smell like. Love that!

Top notes: zesty lemon, cool lavender, spicy pink pepper.

Middle notes: orange blossom

Base notes: patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and amber

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave offers a warm citrus fragrance experience which ends the day with a warm, woody base. The light, spicy zing from pink pepper combines with lemon and orange blossom to create the ideal fragrance experience for moderate to warm weather. It is refreshing and warm; all at the same time!

I tested out Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave on my husband. It calmed his skin after he shaved with an electric razor. The overall fragrance experience throughout the day was refreshing, crisp, warm, and inviting. Loved it!

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave will make a great gift for Father’s Day, or any upcoming, gift-giving occasion! Five out of five stars 😉

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave can be found online here.