Friday, December 27, 2013

Hair Jewelry Using a Vintage Brooch



Most of us have an heirloom from our mothers or grandmothers that includes a very ornate brooch that we keep ... but never really wear. 

I recently went to a black tie gala and my husband and I were channeling a little Great Gatsby, so I attached a flower pin to a simple headband and finished the look off with a string of pearls.


For New Year's Eve why not add a little sparkle to your simple soft wave with a vintage pin or clip earring worn in your hair? 






Tuesday, December 10, 2013

What you need to have in your bag to be ready for every Holiday Party!




HOLIDAY GLAM ...READY, SET, SPARKLE! 

There are certain things a woman cannot go anywhere without,  but when it comes to choosing what to fit into those small statement clutches for holiday parties it can be difficult to edit.

Thank you Arizona Midday for asking me to share my personal picks of what essentials I think you'll need to be holiday ready!



Sunday, December 8, 2013

Radiant Orchid is 2014 Pantone Color of the YEAR!




Move over Emerald green and make way for the 2014 Pantone Color the YEAR .... drumroll please .... Radiant Orchid! The perfect choice for your mani/pedi!

What I find most interesting is that the 2012 color of the year was tangerine tango, and 2013 emerald green ... these are both secondary colors to purple.



Pantone doesn't just pull this color out of a hat, it searches the world over to find the trending colors each year, considering influences of the entertainment industry, art and fashion. I love this orchid color and think it is flattering on most every skin tone. Can't wait to play with pops of this color for makeup and clothing. 


Emanuel Ungaro silk dress


Bite Beauty high pigment matte pencil in Violet

 Giuseppe-Zanotti pumps


Even the royal KATE is jumping on this trend: