Obsession of the Moment: Isharya Polki Gold Strip Cuff
Sponsored Post: Weekly Buzz from Elle
Happy Tuesday! Is it just me (and the fact that I was out until 4am last night)…or is the week dragging already?. If you need a midday break like me- check out the latest buzz from Elle.
Ever have a moment when you tried to make a “don’”t a “do?” So do the professionals.. be sure to check out the Top 10 Beauty Faux Pas Made Popular – These hair and makeup don’ts were dos on the spring 2010 runways.
Still in red carpet mode? Check out Elle.com’s picks of 2010 Oscar Dresses and and 2010 Oscars: Red Carpet Couples: The chicest Hollywood duos, from Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.
Also check out Best Dressed: 2010 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards - We love Carey Mulligan’s dress (see above).
Award season may be when the stars go on their diets but for the rest of us, sunny days in March kick off our summer bikini body weight loss plan. Learn the secrets from star nutritionist Oz Garcia.
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Sponsored Post: Temptation is Beautiful
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of KAO Brands. All opinions are 100% mine.
Recently we learned about the newest giveaway from KAO Brands: Temptation is Beautiful, where readers can enter to win a trip to Las Vegas for with 3 friends with $1,500 in spending money! In addition, every day they’re giving away a tempting beauty basket (must enter daily) full of goodies from Curel, Jergens, Biore, John Freida, Ban and Guhl. Longtime readers of TDO know that all of us editors are fans of these reliable products- plus what’s better than a new set of goods to kick off the spring?
I recently signed up myself and took the fun Temptation Quiz to see how tempting my style is. Results above :) Be sure to check it out yourself and let us know what your style is…and of course, enter to win goodies and a vacation! (Contest for US Residents Only)
Ruffles with Rose
LBD’s are a staple in my closet, but I like to “refresh” my collection with a new piece every now and then. With spring finally around the corner, I really wanted to find a lighter piece that I could take into warmer weather. Enter this Chiffon Ruffle Dress with Slip by Susie Rose.
I love the ruffles along the V-neckline and the smock detailing that nips at the waist. You can easily add a belt over the dress, and lightness of the chiffon is perfect for warm weather. Best of all…it’s only $16! The price is so amazing that you could buy this and a pair of shoes or an amazing necklace to go with it — and what girl wouldn’t love that?
Available at Walmart.com or your local Walmart stores.
Heart on Your Sleeve
Isn’t this heart charm bracelet the sweetest thing? Like wearing your heart literally on your sleeve! This is just one of the creations from AutumnKind, a jewelry line by LA-based designer Melissa Wessely. Melissa uses natural elements and stones for a fun, earthy feel to her pieces.
For all you Etsy fans, Melissa’s collection is sold there and there are so many cute, hand-crafted pieces to browse through. Some of my favorites include the pictured Classy bracelet, the Believe necklace, and the Absolute necklace. AutumnKind is offering free shipping for US customers until March 19th, so you’ve got plenty of time to find your own favorite!
Lip Lights
Picture this: you’re in a dimly lit cab, bar, or restaurant, trying in vain to subtly reapply your lip gloss. Not very easy, right? For me, the result is often unintentional smearing or worse. If only there was a lip gloss out there… with light.
The good news is that I’ve recently discovered ModelCo Lip Lights, a lip gloss that comes with LED lights and a mirror, for a finally easy, convenient application! The lights automatically turn on when you uncap the gloss, so just make sure that you close it securely when you’re finished to conserve the battery. Plus, the gloss itself is great–shiny and available in 3 neutral and flattering shades on dermstore.com.
ModelCo sent me a sample which I promptly tried using just last weekend. It was perfect for a quick touch-up while I was out to dinner… and everyone thought it was pretty cool, too.
Liberty of London for Target
Whenever I am across the pond, I always have to stop by the amazing department store Liberty of London near Oxford Circus. And by stop by, I mean spend half a day in the beautifully curated store, admiring and lusting after everything. So naturally I jumped at the chance to attend a press preview for the new Liberty of London for Target collection that’s hitting stores nationwide this Sunday. I snatched a few items to spruce up my apartment (see above) and have got the dish on all the goods you can expect to see. Liberty lovers will be excited to see their signature prints and florals on everything. For luck New Yorkers, there is a pop-up store in progress right now at 1095 Sixth Ave (at 42nd St) March 11-March 13 from 9am to 8pm. More »
Insider’s Obsessions: Becki Singer
Becki Singer followed her obsession with style and design to the world wide web, where she writes a blog called ShoppingsMyCardio. She started ShoppingsMyCardio in 2006 as a way for her to share her favorite retail finds, trends, sales and obsessions with everyone who stops by. (She previously was a contributing editor at TDO, so we know she has style and impeccable taste! She’s now also a freelance writer for media outlets such as design*sponge and Mankind Magazine.) Let’s find out what she’s obsessing over this month! More »
Warm Up Your Assets
I recently moved to Northern California, and I can definitely say that it’s colder and less sunny than Los Angeles. That’s why I am so thankful that I have a nice stock of tights from Love Assets by Sara Blakely (a sister brand to Spanx).
I never really thought about textured tights but now don’t know how I lived without them! I tend to wear a lot of solid colors, and the Terrific Textured Tights add some interest and break up the monotony of the color blocks. My favorite print is the Basketweave, which is so pretty and fun, but still appropriate for the workplace. Better yet…these tights do slenderize and smooth in all the right places, without making you feel uncomfortable. I can’t get enough and until the weather truly warms up, you can bet I’ll be wearing these with my skirts and dresses.
Retails for $16. Available at Target.com and LoveAssets.com.
Sparkle & Charm
If you want a super cute, relatively inexpensive, and sparkly way to wear some personalized jewelry, check out Objets d’Envy’s Initial Necklace. It’s a delicate necklace featuring an initial charm, plus a sparkly crystal! For a girlfriend who has a birthday this month, you can gift her with her initial and an aquamarine crystal (the March birthstone) for a lovely, personal present. Or, you can simply covet one for yourself. The initial charm is hand-stamped and the necklace is entirely handcrafted in the Objets studio right here in Chicago.
Plus, it checks in at under $50, though for more, you have the option to add additional charms or crystals. For more of designer Kirsten Goede’s creations, visit objetsdenvy.com.
