Look: The Gray Suit

Probably not the most flattering shot but I do love this suit. I have worn the jacket with jeans a few times and really love the unconventional fold of the sleeves which can also be worn unrolled.

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What I am wearing:
jacket and pant suit: BCBG MaxAzria
purple top: Banana Republic
shoes: Jimmy Choo
skinny belt: Dillard’s
double chain necklace: Express
bracelet: White House Black Market

I normally don’t wear my suits together to break down the monotony in color. But there are suits that still look sharp and good when paired together such as this one. Gray is my other black. I can wear it with different colors – black, pink, red, blue, teal, white… and the color possibility is endless. Do you stick with black or is gray your other black too?

Happy Easter lovelies!

xoxo,
T

Posted in BCBG, Express, White House Black Market, banana republic, jimmy choo, look book, purple, suit | 19 Comments

Review and Give Away: Skin MD Natural


“Shielding lotion is a lotion that forms a protective barrier on the skin and keeps out irritants and chemicals. It also allows the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better. It is a big advantage that shielding lotions are light and go on without a greasy mess,” says Dr. Brian Zogg, a dermatologist in Albert Lea, MN. (http://www.skinmdnatural.com/shielding-lotion.html)

There are a few things I cannot live without and one of them is a very good lotion. I am picky when it comes to lotions because (1) I have sensitive skin, (2) I don’t like lotions with overpowering scents (3) I don’t like lotions that feel sticky after you apply it and (4) does not last long enough to keep my skin moisturized.

So when Skin MD Natural asked me to do a review of their product I was very curious and excited to try it because of what it has to offer.

I have been using Skin MD Naturals for a month now mostly on my elbows, knees, hands and feet. The lotion has a very mild scent and it was not sticky after application. The lotion is absorbed by the skin immediately after you apply it. It has that instant smoothing effect on my hands and my elbows. Having recently gotten engaged, everyone is asking me to send a picture of my engagement ring. So before using the lotion, I can see how wrinkly my fingers were in the pictures. This motivated me to use and follow the recommended initial application times. After a week, I took the same shots and lo and behold, the difference between the 2 shots were huge!

Skin MD Natural delivered what it promised to do. My hands, feet, knees and elbows looked much smoother and softer. Another thing I liked about Skin MD is the fact that it uses all natural ingredients which makes it even better.

Here is a chance for one of you lovelies to try Skin MD naturals. The rule is simple:

1 entry – Leave us a comment telling us how you think you’d benefit from using Skin MD Naturals.

1 entry – if you are a follower and leaving me a comment here.

1 entry – if you tweet about this post and leave me a comment with the link to your tweet.

1 entry – if you post about this in your blog and leave me a comment with the link to your blog.

1 entry – if you side bar about this in your blog and leave me a comment with the link to your blog.

The winner will be announced on Friday – April 9, 2010.

Good luck lovelies!!!

xoxo,

T

Posted in Skin MD Naturals, beauty, giveaway, review | 2 Comments

Look: Pin Stripes and Pearls

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What I am wearing:
belted dress: Antonio Melani (now available on sale here)
shoes: Christian Louboutin
bag: Adrienne Vittadini
accessories: pink pearl necklace from GG’s mom, floating pearl necklace from aunt, white pearl necklace – Dillard’s; pink and gray pearl bracelets from flea market in Boracay and pearl earrings

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I wore these Loubies to add a punch of color along with the pink pearls. It is still a little chilly right now so I wore a black blazer on top of this dress making it boardroom worthy.

Have a fabulous weekend lovelies!

xoxo,
T

Posted in Adrienne Vittadini, Antonio Melani, Christian Louboutin, dress, look book, pearls | 23 Comments

Look: Winter’s Last Hurrah

Weather is so crazy where I am at. One minute it is cold, the next it is warm. And just as I had all my winter coats dry cleaned and ready for storage, Mr. Winter decided to make a come back! Arrggghhh… Spring! Spring! I am ready for spring!

Anyway, this is two consecutive look book post wearing the same boots =), I just have to wear them again before it gets warm.

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What I am wearing:
cardigan: Anthropologie
dress: Ann Taylor
boots: Dolce Vita
opaque tights and bangles: Express
necklace: Metro Park; diamond earrings: own; ring: from GG

I love the tiered ruffles at the back of this cardigan.

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Now up for some exciting news – watch out for my next post and a give away for one of my lucky followers!

I hope you are all having a wonderful week my lovelies!

xoxo,
T

Posted in Dolce Vita, Express, Metro Park, ann taylor, anthropologie, dress, look book | 13 Comments

Look: Grey Overture

Wearing my fave boots…

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…trying the pucker lips look…

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What I am wearing:
dress: BCBG Max Azria
sweater: Express
leggings: Express
boots: Dolce Vita
accessories: Black House White Market bracelets, Express necklace, diamond earrings and engagement ring from
GG

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Last Sunday, I have been itching in my arms and my back. I was also having acid reflux. I ignored the symptoms thinking I just need to reapply moisturizer since it has been really cold again and my skin is getting dry. GG got me some Benadryl and calamine lotion but of course I didn’t listen ;-) (I know I was stubborn!) . The itching and hyper-acidity persisted the whole day. That night as I was about to take a shower, I was horrified at what I saw in the mirror – I had hives everywhere except in my face, hands and feet. GG rushed me to the hospital emergency room and we were there until the wee hour of the morning. The culprit? I switched dry cleaners. Yes! Who knew?!! I was allergic to the solution my new dry cleaner used! Seriously!? Oh and guess what the doctors prescribed? Benadryl, Claritin and Calamine lotion. Yes, yes, GG was right. He had this smirk-I-told-you-so look on his face. To which, on cue, I said “My doctor and hero!”.

Happy Friday lovelies!!!!!

xoxo,
T

Posted in BCBG, Dolce Vita, Express, White House Black Market, boots, dress, look book | 13 Comments

Misc: The Proposal…

GG and I spent the weekend at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, FL…

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photo from Gaylord Palms Resort website

… my favorite resort in Orlando…

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top: Zara
jeans: BCBG Max Azria
Sunnies: Marc Jacobs
flats: J Crew

…that evening we went to the Sunset Sam’s Fish Camp – a 60 ft yacht located inside the resort…

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photo from Gaylord Palms Resort website


… there he popped the question…

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top: BCBG Max Azria
jeans: Antik
shoes: Calvin Klein
accessories: White House Black Market bracelet; diamond tear drop necklace and earrings – own; diamond ring – GG
… we got engaged!

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top: thrifted from Coco =)

I know I have been absent in the blogosphere (yet again) for a while but the other life has been keeping me busy and happy =)) and we just cannot keep this happy news to all you lovelies!

Happy Monday luversss! ;-)

xoxo,
T

Posted in Engagement, GG, Gaylord Palms Resort, Sunset Sam's Fish Camp, love, marriage proposal, personal, proposal | 25 Comments

Trend: High End Trainers

Who said being down right rugged can’t be fashionable? Jimmy Choo added trainers into their pre-fall 2010 collection and will be available May 2010. The collection features 8 different styles constructed of luxurious patent leather, suede and exotic Elaphe snake skin in black, white, purple and beige. The low cut costs £295.00 while the high-top costs £395.00.

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Thanks to Lanvin and Pierre Hardy for setting the trend!

So lovelies, what do you think about Choo going down right urban? Are you a fan?

xoxo,
T

Source: http://www.elleuk.com/news/Fashion-News/jimmy-choo-launch-sneakers and www.jimmychoo.com

Posted in jimmy choo, miscellaneous, platform shoes, smeakers | 10 Comments

Look: Winter Chill

Love our weather here in the south this week! In the low 40s and high 60s!

I like layering clothes since I can add more to what I am wearing when it is cold and take a layer or two off when it is warm. The key is to layer thinner tops and fitted tanks so as not to look chunky. Boots tucked under the jeans are very warm and comfortable. I opt for classic styles that will last me the whole year and that I can still wear the following year.

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What I am wearing:
jacket: Tulle (Nordstrom)
jeans: Rock & Republic
tall boots: Dolce Vita
stripe tank: Banana Republic
white cardigan: (Dillards)
black cashmere scarf, black cocktail ring: BCBG MaxAzria
long silver necklace: Metropark
bag: Badgley Mischka
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xs:
Please donate or say a prayer to all the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. There are still a number of people buried in the rubles.

xoxo,
T

photographs by: GG

Posted in BCBG, Badgley Mischka, Dillards, Dolce Vita, Metro Park, Nordstrom, Rock and Republic, Tulle | 19 Comments

Misc: Oh the joy of shoes!

Happy New Year lovelies! I hope you all had a great New Year celebration as we have.

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Finally, all the madness of shopping and rushing to find the perfect gifts, wrapping, cooking and tons of eating is over! I loved all the gifts I got for Christmas – everything with meaning and purpose =). However, there are small stuff that just spelled M-E!

So, I would like to share this present from our little munchkins that made… my heart beat fast… my eyes open wide in delight… my hands shake with excitement when I opened it!

Okay, maybe I am being too melodramatic but I really love my present!

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Each day for 365 days I get a different designer shoe! From Chanel to Choo to Louboutin to Manolo – you name it!

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***Available here

Uh, yes, it’s a gallery calendar of shoes. Gorgeous, gorgeous shoes!

BTW, this gorgeous also has a handbag version for all you lovely handbag lovers =).

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This will hopefully satisfy my shoe craving for this year since I have vowed to save and refrain from shoe shopping as my new year’s resolution. The operative word being – REFRAIN. Hey, I live in the real world – I know my limits lol

Oh, and what a way to start the New Year than to receive these gorgeous roses from GG! Okay, all together now – “Awwwwwww”… lol

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I know!!! He’s sooo sweet!!!!

So, I am back in full force blogging mode!!!! The winter weather is not really my fave but I will do my best to do a few look book posts. I already have a couple of giveaways lined up for all of you so be sure to check back soon! I am headed your bloggy way now too!

I missed you all my lovelies!!!

xoxo,
T

Posted in GG, ann taylor, citizen of humanity, love, miscellaneous, personal, shoes | 14 Comments

Look: Lady in Red and Give Away Winner

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and are enjoying the rest of the holidays! Mine had been very hectic and very merry!!!

Thanks to everyone for helping me pick out this dress for the party. The color itself is very festive and the cut very flattering.

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What I was wearing:
asymmetrical dress: BCBG Max Azria
shoes: Christian Louboutin
purse: Celine
necklace: Express
gold pashmina: gift from T

Coco is in town and it’s my first Christmas with GG so I was so excited to be spending it with them. GG and I hosted the traditional Christmas eve dinner and invited a few friends over. The result, a fun filled evening with good food, good friends and loved ones.

How did you spend your Christmas? Are you ready for the new year?

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Congratulations to Midtown Girl for winning the Kikay give-away!

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Posted in BCBG, Celine, Christian Louboutin, Express, cocktail dress, look book | 11 Comments