spring 2014

A New York Fashion Week look: printed dress

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Photos from New York: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Dress: Gabby Sky / Coat: Banana Republic (similar here) / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff (in black, in a smaller size) / Bracelets: Tory Burch, Twisted Silver / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Tights: Ann Taylor / Shoes: Prada (similar here )

Photos taken back home: Earrings: David Yurman (similar here) / Dress: Gabby Sky / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Brigitte” / Handbag: Chanel (similar SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Ring: Kathy Kamei / Shoes: Prada (also love SAVE, MODERATE or SPLURGE)

It was freezing in New York and as a California girl, I was too cold to take my coat off for the pictures! I am not sure how some women were walking around in crop tops and bare legs; I could see their goosebumps! So, I took a few photos when I wore the dress again earlier this week in mild, spring-like, California weather! This way you can see the dress without the coat 😉

This spring 2014 dress was perfect for fashion week since the fabric was thick and impossible to wrinkle; love that when I pack a suitcase! The short sleeves were a little chilly, but I survived with a coat and was fine when inside the tents. I lived in my 2009 runway Prada pumps during fashion week which have a fabulous lug sole. I was able to walk confidently without slipping on the slushy ice. Loved that!

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event Spring 2014 : my picks

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Shopping  tagged neiman marcus / shopping list / spring 2014 by

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From top left: Fragrance / Blush  “Praline” / Lipstick  “Brigitte” / Nail Polish / Powder / Cream

The spring 2014 Neiman Marcus Beauty Event is here! This is the perfect time to stock up on all the hottest beauty trends, as well as daily beauty essentials, for the warm weather season! The beauty event at Neiman Marcus is the perfect time to shop since you not only receive a fabulous tote filled with goodies from Neiman Marcus when you spend $125+, each brand has their own special gift with purchase depending upon how much you spend! Love that!

The beauty event at Neiman Marcus has already started online, and today, it launches in stores! When shopping the beauty event at Neiman Marcus, look for  nail polish in purple hues, lipstick’s in peach and orange hues, bright cheek colors with a peachy tinge and creams with SPF. For fragrance, look for warm florals and spicy florals which are perfect for the moderate spring weather.

In the photo above I show my top “must-have’s” for the spring 2014 season from the Neiman Marcus beauty event. Follow the links to shop my picks! What are your top picks for the spring 2014 season from the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event?

More picks from the spring 2014 Neiman Marcus Beauty Event:

Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Brigitte for spring 2014 review

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Photo: Lipstick c/o Laura Mercier “Brigitte” / Dress / Rings 

Laura Mercier’s new spring 2014 collection offers warm and fresh hinges of color which leave your beauty look fresh and natural. This is an important beauty look for the spring since apparel is offering bright colors, patterns and prints. A natural, fresh beauty look will compliment and not compete with the styles of the season.

I was thrilled to see “Brigitte” by Laura Mercier for the spring. As a huge fan of last year’s “60’s Pink,”  I was looking forward to a light colored lip for the warm weather season in an updated color. Laura Mercier’s “Brigitte” lipstick delivers on my wish. “Brigitte” is a pale peach lipstick hue which is soft and warm. I have found this color works perfectly with apparel in shades of blue, pink, green, yellow and mixed prints which include these colors. 

Heavy make-up has never been  my style; especially since heavy make-up is frowned upon here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a natural make-up kind of place! This makes Laura Mercier’s new “Brigitte” lipstick the perfect go-to lipstick of the season. It will work perfectly with the current color palette and blend well with the season’s biggest trends. Love that!

Laura Mercier’s “Brigitte” has also been my go-to lipstick at New York Fashion Week this week; it has been long lasting and moisturizing. Love that! I am looking forward to wearing Laura Mercier’s “Brigitte” lipstick all through spring 2014!

Laura Mercier’s “Brigitte” Creme Smooth Lip Colour in “Brigitte” is priced at $26 and can be found online here.

Other favorite’s from Laura Mercier: