spring 2014


D’Orsay flats for spring 2014

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Shoes / Jeans

One of the big shoe trends for the spring 2014 season is the d’orsay flat. As the height of heels comes down to Earth for the spring 2014, and casual styles such as slip-on sneakers and one inch stacked heels come into fashion, the flat takes on a middle-of-the-road style in the d’orsay.

D’Orsay flats are neither casual nor dressy; they are right in-between. This makes the d’orsay flat an easy style to invest in for the spring 2014 season. After all, the d’orsay flat can be worn with jeans to dress them down, or trousers for the office, or with a skirt to dress them up! Love that!

D’Orsay flats appeared on the spring 2014 runways in New York, Paris, Milan and London; but they did not dominate, nor did they make a huge impact. The d’orsay flat was noticed, and picked up by, store buyers who recognized they would be a fresh and versatile style for the spring 2014 season. Runway trend + street style trend = perfection!

The d’orsay flat is a good shoe investment for the spring 2014. As the key replacement for the ballet flat in spring 2014, the d’orsay flat is staying put on the fashion map as we move through the year into fall and winter. Therefore, the d’orsay flat in neutral colors and black, is the perfect investment not just for spring, but for all of 2014. If you are more interested in a seasonal shoe, the d’orsay flat in a pretty pastel or bright pink will be the perfect touch for the season.

My pair of d’orsay flats are pictured above; and let me just say they are incredibly comfortable! There are so many beautiful d’orsay flats on the market for the spring 2014 season. I picked out a few fabulous pairs from around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love my picks! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉


Casual day with Joey J earrings

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 Photos: Earrings: c/o Joey J Jewelry / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Shirt: Banana Republic / Belt: C Wonder / Buckle: C Wonder / Jeans: 7FAM (on sale!) / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Bracelets: JCrew / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar)/ Shoes: Carmen Marc Valvo / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

Although we have been enjoying several, back-to-back rain storms over the past two weeks, the temperatures have been in the high 60’s to low 70’s, which means, it is time to wear spring attire! Yes!!! Due to the dreary looking weather, I decided to perk myself up with this fuchsia shirt from Banana Republic’s spring collection. The color is cheerful and perfect for spring! Since crisp shirts are masculine, I felt it was necessary to add a glamorous and feminine touch to the outfit. My Joey J Jewelry earrings were the perfect yin to the shirt’s yang!

I love my Joey J Jewelry earrings. They are so versatile and can easily be worn casually, as in the pictures above, or paired with a cocktail dress for an evening event. To learn more about Joey J Jewelry, please visit JoeyJJewelry.com. Also, be sure to follow Joey J Jewelry on Twitter @JoeyJJewelry, Facebook Facebook.com/JoeyJ.Jewelry, Pinterest @JoeyJJewelry, Google+  Joey J, and/or on LinkedIn.


Dolce & Gabbana Pink nail polish review

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Photo: Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Pink” / Two coats of color, one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in overcast weather. 2014©

One of the stand-out beauty trends on the New York Fashion Week runways for the fall 2014 season was nude or pale nail polish. In addition to fall trends, nude or pale  nail polish also happens to be an alternate nail polish trend for the spring 2014 season in addition to dark purple! Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish is a classic color from the collection. This extremely pale pink acts like a pink-tinged clear nail polish. This is the ideal color for pairing with apparel in spring’s print trend, or with neon hues. Of course, it also plays well with spring 2014’s pastel color pallete. Let’s just say, a pink-tinged clear nail polish works with EVERYTHING!

I tested Dolce & Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted for eight days before chipping! Love that!

This is an ideal nail polish color to keep in your collection for occasions where you may not want your nail polish color to clash or compete with your overall ensemble. This is also a great nail polish color for those who prefer a natural nail.

Dolce & Gabbana “Pink” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here and here.