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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. 

Autumn casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / fall 2013 / gap / john hardy / outfits / prada / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by

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Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Sweater: Banana Republic / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Jeans: Gap / Boots: Prada (similar)

Over the weekend we took the kids to a local fundraising carnival. It was really fun to go on the Ferris Wheel and watch the kids go on so many rides and inside of the bouncy house. We were at the carnival for several hours so I was really happy to be wearing a comfortable pair of biker boots.

I love the biker boot trend this fall. Biker boots offer a small heel and an edgy style which spices up a casual outfit; yet allows a certain level of comfort. Love that! These biker boots have definitely been my fall 2013 “go-to” item. What is your “go-to” item(s) this autumn season?

xoxo

Cathy

A simple New York Fashion Week look

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / chloe / diane von furstenberg / fall 2013 / new york fashion week / nyfw outfits / outfits / prada / twisted silver by

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Outfit details: Top: Banana Republic / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Skirt: Diane Von Furstenberg / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchimie / Handbag: Chloe / Shoes: Prada

New York Fashion Week takes a lot of energy. The first show usually starts at 9am with the last show beginning at 9pm. When I am on the go, I prefer to keep my look simple and fuss-free. This clean look felt perfect on September 7, 2013. The pieces were soft and comfortable.

I loved how Twisted Silver’s new “Grace” necklace brought out the colors in the skirt and made the otherwise simple outfit look finished. The new “Grace” necklace is timeless and offers layers of brass and copper which are  statement-making. Love it! The necklace is priced at $60 and can be found online atTwisted-Silver.com. If you use coupon code INSIDERS you will save 15% off your purchase!

Of course the high heels did not stay on all day. I brought a pair of flats which I slipped on after lunch. Fashion week can be hard on your feet! What are your favorite shoes for days when you need to walk or stand a lot?