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Santana Row Poolside Soiree June 6

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Santana Row’s annual Poolside Soiree will take place on June 6, 2015. There will be two shows; one at 1pm and one at 4pm. This is an exciting event with a fabulous runway show, drinks, appetizers, and shopping discounts throughout the Row. Tickets are priced at $50 each and can be purchased at the Santana Row concierge, or online at SantanaRow.com.

Hope to see you there!


Laline Bath Products

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Pictured: c/o Laline. Body Scrub in Ocean, Hand Cream in Coconut Verbena, Bath & Body Bubble in Vanilla Pink Pepper

Laline is a fabulous bath and body product line. The collection offers refreshing fragrances combined with amazing bath products; which results in a squeaky clean, relaxing result. Love that!

Laline’s collection is made from natural ingredients fused together with innovative research and science. All of the products are high quality and offer amazing results. Laline’s fragrances and essential oils are sourced in the Provence region of France. The mineral salts are sourced from the Dead Sea. Laline is also a cruelty-free company; how fabulous is that!

I tested out the Body Scrub, Hand Cream, and Bath & Body Bubble. The body scrub was a-ma-zing! It gently cleansed, and scrubbed, my skin leaving a smooth result. The Ocean scent offered a refreshing fragrance experience which is ideal in moderate to warm weather. It will be so cooling in the summer!

I fell in love with Laline;s hand cream. The nourishing formula left my hands perfectly moisturized without leaving a greasy film. This is key! The Coconut Verbana scent instantly transported me to a tropical island. This is hands-down my favorite fragrance!

The Bath & Body Bubble is a great way to get squeaky clean and relax at the same time. It is so great, that my two daughters stole the bottle from me; they love it so much!  The vanilla pink pepper scent is sweet with a little bit of a peppery zing. I love the fragrance, and my daughters do too!

Laline has bath and body products for kids, men, women, and the home. They have such an amazing array of fragrant products! Laline is also a great place to find a gift, especially with Mother’s Day coming up. 

Visit Laline shops in San Francisco on Chesnut Street, at Pier 39, and at Fisherman’s Wharf. Directions and details online here.

To learn more about Laline, please visit LalineUSA.com


JCrew Factory at Westgate spring outfit

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Dior / Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Shirt: JCrew Factory c/o Federal Realty / Skirt: JCrew Factory c/o Federal Realty / Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth, Margaret Elizabeth, Ippolita / Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Gucci Ibiza / Ring: The 2 Bandits / Shoes: Valentino

A couple of weeks ago I visited the new JCrew Factory store at Westgate Shopping Center in San Jose. It is a large store filled with so many cute outfits for both men and women. I felt like a kid in a candy store shopping there! I ended up leaving with the outfit above; and I also purchased a sweater and tee-shirt for the spring season. I fell in love with so many things!

I love the shirt in these photos. It’s boxy silhouette gives a modern touch to this pleated, a-line, knee-length skirt. It also looks amazing with classic black trousers, jeans, and denim shorts. With a simpler pair of sunglasses, this JCrew Factory top will look amazing with a statement necklace in gold or silver. Love this one by Kendra Scott; currently on my wish list. Love that!

The skirt I found at JCrew Factory is ideal for dressing up, as in the photos above, or dressing down. In addition to the top I am wearing in these photos, this skirt looks carefree and casual with a denim top and medium brown sandals. In the warm summer months, I can see wearing this skirt with a eyelet white blouse for a warm weather, resort look; paired with silver flat sandals! I love all the possibilities!

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to stop in at Westgate and check out the new JCrew Factory store. There are also plenty of fabulous restaurants to grab a meal at while shopping. My kids love eating at Sushi Boat; I also love Smashburger. Veggie Grill is opening soon too!

If you are not local, please check out JcrewFactory.com for spring!