summer 2013


Dolce & Gabbana The One Desire EDP review

Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” is the newest eau de parfum from the designing duo’s “The One” fragrance collection. “Desire” is a complex fragrance which offers a warm, woody-floral fragrance experience perfect for evening occasions and varying weather.

As a long-time fan of Dolce & Gabbana “The One” EDP, I was excited to test out Dolce & Gabbana’s newest fragrance creation; “Desire.” When I first sprayed on “Desire” I instantly detected a floral bouquet with a smooth, musky base. As the day wore on, the florals settled nicely on my skin and offered a smooth, woody-floral scent which lasted about twenty-four hours. That is an amazing amount of time for a fragrance to last!

Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” EDP is complex and appropriate for dressy attire and evening occasions in any season. The smooth musk underneath the florals allows “Desire” to be worn in the spring and summer while the slightly gourmand, woody base offers a little warmth for the cool weather in the fall and winter months. Love this!

Top notes: mandarin, lychee, bergamot, lily of the valley

Middle notes: Madonna lily, Indian tuberose, velvety jasmine, sweet plum nectar

Base notes: vanilla, infused caramel, sandalwood, mysterious musk, Cistus Labdanum

I am looking forward to wearing Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” EDP a lot over the course of the year and will definitely keep the fragrance as one of my go-to, signature scents moving into 2014.

Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” EDP is priced at $79 for 1 ounce, $93 for 1.6 ounces and $112 for 2.5 ounces. Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” EDP can be purchased online here.

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Photo: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire” EDP 1.7 ounces. 2013©


Lace dresses for summer 2013

Lace has been a huge trend over the past few years, and for summer 2013 lace dresses have exploded with popularity. These sweet yet seductive styles are being shown mainly in A-line and sheath style dresses which hit at the knee or just above the knee.

The lace dress is turning out to be “the little black dress” of the season. Lace dresses are perfect for cocktail parties, dinner parties, going to the theater and other evening activities. In addition to being an evening staple this season, the lace dress is also perfect for wearing to a luncheon or afternoon wedding!

When it comes to colors, darker hues work perfectly at night while soft beige and white shades look crisp and refreshing during the day. Although, a white lace dress at night can be the ultimate statement for the summer 2013 season! 

Lace dresses are being shown in all of the colors of the season ranging from sweet pastel hues to neon shades. Neutral colors including beige, white, black and coffee are also staples for the summer season. If you live in a warm climate, a lace dress in coffee or black can easily take you through the fall season; all you need to do is switch up your accessories! Love that!

On the runways, designers created color blocked lace dress and also used lace as an overlay with other fabrications. They also used lace as an accent fabric on dresses. Although solid colored lace dress are what has been spotted the most on the street, the runway trends are still available as an alternative to a solid lace dress. That being said, if a full lace dress is a little too much for you, look for lace trim or a lace overlay if you still want to rock this trend for summer 2013.

Since lace dresses are so fabulous, I found a few amazing pieces around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. To shop, simply click on the photo you like and you will be redirected to the online shop where you purchase the dress! Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Military green jacket: the trend returns

Military green jackets have made a comeback on the street for the spring and summer 2013 seasons. This casual article of clothing was hot back in the late 1990’s and thankfully I kept this jacket made from D&G Sport. The military green jacket is a great, lightweight basic to have in your closet. The color is somewhat neutral and blends well with shades of brown, autumn hues, yellows, dark red, pinks, black and white. The jacket style is easy to wear in moderate weather and perfect for foggy days here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Outfit details:

Dress: Gap
Jacket: D&G Sport (past season-borders on vintage!) similar here and here.
Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard. (On Sale!)
Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel May
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink
Handbag: Chloe Marcie
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Rings: John Hardy

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Fragrance: Dolce & Gabbana “The One

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©