These wedge boots by Kenzie are really something. At first I was a little taken aback by these, but after awhile they really started to grow on me. I like the detailed stitching with the tweed poking through and the pink corduroy with the button accents are intriguing.
What do you guys think? Love It or Hate It? If you love it, you can buy them here for $190.
What is a glassybaby? Only the hottest thing to come out of Seattle since Starbucks! The perfect hostess, housewarming or birthday gift, glassybabies are beautiful hand blown glass cups that can be used as candle holders, vases or drinking glasses. They come in 53 different colors, with new ones being introduced all the time and named fun things like "Seattle Sunset," "Rubber Ducky," and Martha Stewart's favorite "Bedford Brown."
When lit up they glow beautifully and make fabulous centerpieces or are sure to spark conversation when used as wine glasses at a party. Glassybabies have been getting a ton of press since Oprah created the buzz by listing them on her list of Favorite Things and artist and creator of glassybaby, Lee Rhodes, was featured on Martha Stewart Living.
A three-time cancer survivor and mother of three, Rhodes started making the glassybabies out of her garage seven years ago as gifts for friends. Now she is giving back by designating a select group of glassybaby colors to benefit organizations contributing to cancer patient care and cancer research. For example, this goldenrod glassybaby benefits M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to help Hurricane Katrina victims receiving cancer treatment.
To see more colors and to find out how to purchase a glassybaby, read more
Bloomingdale's is hosting a Girls Night Out this Thursday, October 19 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. I am especially excited for this event since we finally have our beautiful brand-new Bloomingdale's here in SF.
Guests will be served drinks and other treats and will be entertained by music from a live DJ.
Special Deals Include:
To see details for the store near you, click here.
If you're looking for a luxurious housewarming gift for the fashionistas on your list, check out this Hermes Crystal Carafe With Tumbler, available for $395 here. Not only is it a (relatively) affordable way to buy Hermes, but it's also a great bedside table accessory for guests like yourself.
Stella McCartney has launched a concept fragrance. It's called Stella In Two and it comes in two different scents; Amber and Peony. The idea is that even though we are one person physically, we can play many different roles. These scents recognize the range of our lives as women. They can be worn alone or layered together depending on your mood.
Stella In Two Peony comes in a gorgeous, faceted, thick glass bottle that fades from opaque to clear gradually and delicately. I find it to be a jazzed up version of a floral scent since it's mixed with spicy black pepper, patchouli, cedar wood and amber anchor.
Stella In Two Amber comes in a sexy and musky concentrated form of a solid perfume. It's brushed metal case is as sexy and strong as its scent. This perfume is easily portable; it won't leak and allows you to refresh your scent throughout the day.
You'll notice that the campaign features two different pictures of one woman. This is meant to capture the essence of the multi-faceted woman . Buy it here from $30-$69. You can also buy a Moisturising Body Milk ($35) and Exfoliating Shower Gel ($30) here which are made from 100% organic active ingredients.
Welcome to our three part series on hot trend, charm jewelry. This trend has been popping in and out of my life for as long as I can remember. I think it started with those awesome plastic charm necklaces in grade school that we used to trade on the playground. Then in high school my mom got me a silver charm bracelet so I could collect charms for each of my accomplishments. Most recently I was given a gorgeous gold charm bracelet from my in-laws so I can collect charms on all of my travels. Well it seems charm bracelets, necklaces and earrings are everywhere these days, so I am right in style.
Below are some of my charm necklace picks. Stay tuned tomorrow for charm bracelets.
Book Charm Necklace, $455, Available here
Three more less expensive options, so read more
Have no more fear of frying or damaging your tresses with extra heat styling when your hair is already bone dry. Finally, it's here; a straightening iron that you can use when your hair is soaking wet! This is a huge time saver; you can actually skip the entire blow dry stage of your getting ready repertoire. The Tourmaline T3 Ionic Wet or Dry Iron heats up in just seconds and it won't cause static electricity.
The T3 has a channel and vent system to help excess water evaporate. Don't be scared when you hear a strange steaming sound. That's just water mixing with the heat of the iron. There is also a cool flashing light that lets you know when it's ready for use.
The T3 is different from the rest because of the precious tourmaline stones built right into the product which generate up to six times more negative ions upon heating. Other ceramic products usually just spray on a coat of ceramic. Those don't heat up as quickly and they won't protect your hair nearly as well. Buy it here for $200. Also included is a heat-resistant black pouch that you can rest the iron on while it's still hot.
Piperlime is a brand new online-only shoe store from Gap, Inc (parent company of Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Forth & Towne), which features shoes from over 100 top brands. This site is noteworthy, not only because of it's fresh, clean layout and fabulous shoe selection, it also marks Gap, Inc's first departure from only selling its own private label merchandise. Brands found on Piperlime include: BCBGirls, Charles David, Laundry by Shelli Segal and Steve Madden.
Like other online-only shoe sites, Piperlime offers free standard shipping and free returns. Also, you can get 10% off your first purchase if you use your Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy credit card. Another interesting feature is that the site plans to host guest editors, the first one being stylist to the stars, Rachel Zoe. I will definitely be watching the site as it grows because, as we all know, you can never have too many options when it comes to shoes!
To see some of my picks from Piperlime, read more
