The Rogen Dress by BB Dakota

BB Dakota The Rogen Dress in White, Dresses for Women $68. BB Dakota makes such cute and affordable dresses. This retro fitted babydoll dress features empire waist woven herringbone-knit skirt with custom buttons detail and two pockets; sateen sleeveless upper body with contrast trim and ruffled button placket. Channel Twiggy in this one . Get it at Karmaloop.com  and get $2.99 Shipping with code: QUEST, good until 4.30.09

Bib necklaces

One of the trends in jewelry, necklaces specifically that I’m completely on board with and totally loving is the bib necklaces, the elaborate oversize necklaces that lie flat at the collar, are not only gorgeous but they sit so perfectly at the decolletage as if they are an extension of whatever top you’re wearing. And they cover such a large area, they will make any plain top look fabulous.

Kenneth Jay Lane Coral Reef Necklace $750

Ring of Stars Choker by Erickson Beamon $798

kate spade daisy bib necklace $325

Lavender Fringe Bib by Nicole Romano $200

Urban Outfiitters Beaded Collar Bib Necklace $48

UO Geometry Necklace $48

Colorful Bib Necklace $34 $24.99

Corey Lynn Calter Layla Leopard Chiffon Dress

Corey Lynn Calter Layla Leopard Chiffon Dress in Magenta $260.00 $130.00. A constant star in the fashion constellation, Corey Lynn Calter brings daring aesthetics to our style table with her postmodern mix of elegance and edge. This 100% silk dress is the perfect summer dress for day and night. Love the ruffle neckline and fluttery sleeves. Pair it with this season’s hot cage sandals for some cool contrast.

Deal Alert – DKNY pure DKNY Short Sleeve Tie Front Tunic

DKNY pure DKNY Short Sleeve Tie Front Tunic $145 on sale for $43.50!! This wrinkled sateen tunic with tie at crew neck and keyhole at front, ruching at waist, and cute cap sleeves will be such a chic top for weekends, you’ll be comfortable but still look put-together.

Big flashy pearls!

Pearls have been on the forefront of accessories since Carrie wore a long strand of pearls to bed in last year’s Sex and The City movie. And they seem to get bigger and flashier and edgier this year. Now that it’s getting warmer and our necklines are getting lower and barer, a big bold pearl necklace, fake or real, classic white color or multicolor, is just the perfect accessory to bring the whole outfit together.

Yves Saint Laurent Glass pearl necklace $1,495

Majorica 20″ Multicolor Round Pearl Necklace $395

Mawi Double strand necklace $605

Alexis Bittar Double Strand Necklace $595

NICOLE MILLER Pearl And Pavé Station Necklace $310 $123.99

Betsey Johnson Black Bow Necklace $110

Stephen Dweck on Gilt

Today’s all about exceedingly dramatic and awe-inspiring jewelry! To call Stephen Dweck pieces on Gilt eye-candy is an understatement. The colors are so rich and the designs are so bold, yet the details are so intricate. Go have a look if only for your sensory satisfaction

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Pure lust – Ranjana Khan Rose Quartz Necklace

Is this Ranjana Khan Rose Quartz Necklace ($880 exclusively at SAKS) not a dream?! Victorian in inspiration but modern in drama and detail, this striking, collar-style piece marries rose quartz ovals in a silver plated setting with embroidered tulle.  The light pink colors are just absolutely gorgeous.  It’s the quintessential statement necklace that would elevate any outfit.

Ladylike but still with an edge

Soiree Ribbon Front Slingbacks $65. These slingbacks are such a fun hybrid of bootie and peep-toe pump. Makes it a versatile shoe for work and play. And I love how you can arrange the bows to make it simpler-looking or more like a flower.

AVON’s Spring Makeup Sale

AVON seems to have become my go-to inexpensive beauty brand besides the drugstore brands. And I love their frequent sales so you rarely have to buy anything at the full price. From today, April 10th through April 23th, you can save up to 67% at The Spring Makeup Sale! Plus, with FREE SHIPPING on any order $40 or more. I picked up a few things for just around $10! Not a bad haul

I just picked up this GLAZEWEAR Liquid Lip Color for just $1.99 (was $6)! Last time I tried it in Rosebud shade. It’s a fabulous neutral color that is suitable for everybody. It makes your lips look so shiny and smooth like glass. The lines on the lips literally disappear! This time I decided to try out more colors, so I went with Tickled Pink (a very light pink), Real Red (a deep wine red), and Rave (pink with shimmer, one of the Dazzlers for evening wear). When it’s only $1.99 a pop, you can buy a whole bunch to experiment.

This MagiX Tinted Face Perfector is one of the newer products AVON just came up with. And as soon as I saw it has SPF 15, I had to get it, only for $7 (was $10)! AVON makes very good powder foundations. This one is said to visibly minimizes pores with patent-pending Optix Light-Diffusing Technology. And it holds back shine for up to 10 hours. I hate reapplying powder throughout the day until it gets all cakey and fake-looking. So this will really help me.

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Moisturizing Lip Treatment SPF 15 $0.99. I buy this lip balm with SPF 15 by the truckload. It keeps my lips moist and soft and safe from the harmful UV rays everyday. Summer’s coming, girls, remember to wear SPF on your lips too

Easter’s here! It’s time for pastel hues.

The long weekend’s almost here, yay! I’m in the mood to wear pretty pastel hues. I even painted my nails a light lavender shade. I love me some pastels in the early spring, from exquisitely printed satin dresses, candy-colored blazers, light coats and ruffled mini dresses, to candy-colored accessories and even handbags to keep you looking fabulous and polished all the time in spring.

Erdem Fessonia satin tank dress $705

Milly Chain detail coat $700

Preen Line Fountain jersey T-shirt dress $405

Catherine Malandrino Cotton petal-detail sundress $445

By Malene Birger Diza sleeveless shirt $305

Lover Ruffle mini dress $460

Fendi FF logo cuff $280

By Malene Birger Multicolored bead necklace $295

Marc by Marc Jacobs Faridah Totally hobo $450

Marc by Marc Jacobs Magazine leather clutch $350

Be flawless with Benefit and get a Glam Goodie bag!

Benefit Cosmetics has this incredible offer starting April 7, any $50 order that includes hello flawless will receive an exclusive gift pack. Meet your match with “hello flawless!” and receive this Once in a Lifetime Gift Sampler, “Glam Goodies”, which includes insider favorites like BADgal blue, the brightening blue mascara; california kissin’, smile brightening lip shine; & silky powder eyeshadow in soft shoulder, a desert rose shade, all tucked inside a pretty pink shopping bag! I was going to go make a stop by Shopper Drug Mart today after work to try out this new powder cover-up from Benefit, “hello flawless”.

This silky powder cover-up is said to glide on naturally sheer and layer beautifully for customized coverage with SPF protection. You know me, if a powder has proper SPF protection, I’ll try it. I’m sure this one will turn out beautifully if it’s like any other Benefit’s powder. They really got the powder technology down. And the “Glam Goodies” bag just sounds too irrisistible!

L.A.M.B. on gilt

Ahh gilt.com finally got L.A.M.B. onboard. I’m lusting for all these cool bags for summer. The colors are perfect. I really really want the yellow clutch!

LARGE OFFBEAT SHOULDER BAG $595 $268

ASTOR WRISTLET CLUTCH $525 $198

SMALL LOTUS HOBO BAG $625 $278

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Tanks and tees are just what you need sometimes

I can’t believe it’s snowing like it’s January today! I already took my snow tires off. I was really nervous driving home on the semi-bald summer tires. I had to put on a winter jacket and boots. The last thing I want to look at is winter jackets and boots! What I want are these super cute and super light cotton jersey tanks and tees from Insight. It’s time to get the skin breathe.

Insight – Womens Cookin Class Tank (White/Green) $30

Insight – Womens Cookin Class Tank (White/Lilac) $30

Insight – Womens Cool Cat Tee (White) $38

Insight – Womens Whats the Story Tee (White) $34

Insight – Womens Ponies on Speed Tee (White) $38

Insight – Womens Zip Dance Tee (White) $42

Non-boring work shoes

Now that I’ve finally put away all the winter boots and suede pumps, it’s time to update my work shoes. Sure, I can pull out the good ol’ classic pumps and flats. But really, it’s spring! It’s good to inject some new blood into your shoe wardrobe with something still properly corporate but with a little bit of unexpectedness like some cutouts here, little bows there, or totally pretty prints.

Emilio Pucci 793996 – Beige nappa $580

Badgley Mischka Women’s Carlo Pump $215.95

Eileen Shields Marilyn Open Toe Curl Pumps $495

Boutique 9 ‘Salazar’ Pump $139.95 $82.90

Jeffrey Campbell ‘Tomba 2′ Pump $109.95 $64.90

Betseyville Women’s Aisha Pump $99.95

Chie Mihara Peep Toe Mary Jane Pump $340.00 $168.90

Martinez Valero ‘Faye’ Pump $174.95

AK Anne Klein Christa – Coral multi floral fabric $79.00 $54.99

BCBGirls Ariel – Mulberry crinkle patent $89.00 $69.99

Gap’s tops for work

In a new season, I need new tops and blouses for work again. Browsing on Gap’s website, I found a series of tops with pleat and ruffle details that really appealed to me. Just pretty and simple enough for work. And they are super easy to layer under cardigans and blazers. This weekend I will have to pick up a few pieces if I feel better.

Silk-blend ruffle top $48.00 $27.99

Plaid ruffle tank – orange plaid $48

Ruffle tank – primrose pink $48

Ruffle wrap shirt – true black $44.50