When I got my bottle of Dream a Little Dream of Me from our perennial favorite brand Lippmann Collection, my intitial reaction was- this reminds me of clear nail polish with blue and pink sparkles from middle school. I think I’ll pass.
So my polish sat in its box on my drawer for a couple of months until one day my nails grew to that awkward length when I had to remove my dark polish but they weren’t quite long enough for a French manicure. So I thought to myself that I would give this polish a try…and it instantly became a favorite.
Though you can’t tell in this image, in the polish does look a little bit like the sparkly stuff that you would’ve worn in middle school. There is actually a lot of blue and silver in it. But rather it is an haute version- the sparkles are so finely milled that the effect is a multidimensional shimmer. Depending on how the light catches it, your nails change from light pink to light purple to light blue. Of course it is all very subtle and very very pretty- the perfect summer color. It is also easy to apply and virtually foolproof because the shimmer distracts from any imperfections in application and the light color doesn’t make spill-over noticeable.
Dream a Little Dream of Me turned from a hasty dismissal to one of my favorite shades. It is the perfect go-to polish when you need to glam up your nails instantly.
|
May 11th, 2008
by perfumed
7287pwkr
Spring and summer means dress season to me. I much prefer them to shorts, since I think dresses can be much more flattering for my figure. You also don’t have to think about actually putting together an outfit, but can just throw on the dress with a pair of sandals and be done with it!
I recently discovered this gorgeous line called Porter Grey - and now covet every piece in their collection. Let’s start with the Ruffle Trim Dress… this lovely sleeveless dress is made of 100% silk. The frock features simple lines and shape, but is dressed up with feminine ruffles at the neckline. There are also slit pockets at the hip, which is a nice modern detail.
Where and how would I wear this? To a wedding, with metallic heels and a clutch. To work, with a serious black blazer, belt and round toe pumps. To a dinner party, with flat strappy sandals and light shawl. What about you?
Available at Shopbop.com for $380.
|
May 10th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
Some must-reads from around the web this week…check it out!
- Which dress is a must-have for W’s fashionable editors? Go here to find out!
- All Lacquered Up has the details on Chanel’s limited edition Robertson Boulevard polish collection. We’ll be stopping by the Chanel store in LA later this May to see for ourselves.
- MAC’s Dazzleglass wowed The Beauty Bug - and we had the same reaction when we (finally) checked them out earlier this week.
- We were just chatting with the gals at Product Whores about new products they loved - and they kept mentioning John Frieda’s Weather Works collection. Read to find out why.
- We didn’t end up covering the Met Constume Institute Gala this year, but we urge you to head over to The Cut for the fashion dirt from the event.
- We think a gold watch a classic item that every woman should have. If you need suggestions, our very own Becki has suggestions for you at Shopping’s My Cardio.
- Stila expands on their cult shade, Kitten, with an eye shadow wash; Jessica from the Daily Beauty Reporter is enamored.
- Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie is smitten with Benefit’s Posietint because it gives her that oh-so-perfect flush on her cheeks.
- Did the Dove Real Beauty Campaign actually stay true to it’s mission? Jolie Nadine has more.
- Want to boost cleavage? Makeup Loves Me is sold on Victoria’s Secret’s version.
- Need a last minute gift for mom? The Jet Set Girls have suggestions!
- Hooked on Beauty finds fuss-free mineral makeup - so now you don’t have an excuse to not try it!
|
May 10th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
Editor’s Note: The lovely Becki from Shopping’s My Cardio asked me to write an article for her blog - and this is it! It’s posted on her site today, and she’s allowed me to cross-post it here for you to read, too! Hope you enjoy.
Bangles are making a comeback! (Were they out? At least for me, they were…but they’re definitely back in for the season, though.) I’m seeing them everywhere - from my favorite little boutiques to big department stores. They are easy and simple to wear, but make a style statement. Here are my tips on how to choose and wear bangles, en vogue: (more…)
|
May 9th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
Andrea Brueckner is a designer that is well-known for her gorgeous bags, so it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that I’m currently lusting after her entire Luxembourg collection. (You should know that celebrities like Jessica Alba are also fans.)
I have been seriously drooling over the Luxembourg Satchel ($685) for months now. It’s a nicely sized leather bag, measuring 17″ x 5″ x 12″. It zips up on the top, with zipper pocket details on the front and edged piping. On the inside, it’s divided into two compartments and a couple pockets. I think it’s very versatile, and would be just the thing to take a boring work outfit up a notch. Though it’s available in a variety of shades and washes, my favorite is… (more…)
|
May 9th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
All Lacquered Up is one of the best resources for nail polish news and reviews online, so when we got the opportunity to interview its creator, fellow blogger Michelle, we jumped at the chance to talk to her about why she decided to start blogging, how much time her (very impressive!) polish swatches take to create, her all-time favorite nail colors, and much more. Check it out!
The Daily Obsession: Why did you decide to create All Lacquered Up?
Michelle Mismas: It all happened on a whim with very little planning, which is very much my style. I had been posting on the Makeup Alley nail board for a couple years and even though it is a great resource for polish information, the message boards are hard to search. I was an avid blog reader, especially Blogdorf Goodman, so I decided to start a place of my own to share info on new collections, colors I love and nail related news. It all just evolved from there.
TDO: You spend a lot of time swatching colors and photographing them for your site. How much time do you spend on this process? Tell us more about it.
MM: Sometimes I wonder if I’ve dug myself into a hole by focusing so much on sharing nail polish swatches. It’s very time consuming and there just isn’t enough time in the day to share all the colors people want to see. But ultimately I do what I do to help my readers, and I feel that without seeing the shade on the nail, it’s like shopping blind. In the bottle, nail polish can be very deceiving, so I hope I’m doing a service with my images. (more…)
|
May 8th, 2008
by productwhore
7287pwkr
I’m so looking forward to summer and all that it brings, including shopping for a new summer scent! I like to have a work-appropriate scent for everyday use during the hot days, and I recently found a lovely scent from Pacifica. Malibu Lemon Blossom is a light, warm mix of citrus and floral notes that’s perfect for summer: lemon, lemon blossom, litsea cubea, and angel’s trumpet. The scent is meant to evoke the feeling of emerging from the gorgeous Pacific Ocean waters into the morning sun and California air. It reminds me of sun, surf, and fun on the beach. I love the Malibu Lemon Blossom body butter and perfume, as they feel luxurious and just smell great.
I brought the solid perfume pictured above ($8.95) with me on a recent vacation to Aruba and it was perfect for travel. I didn’t have to worry about a perfume bottle leaking in my luggage, and smelled great whenever I needed to! It’s compact in size and the scent is long-lasting. Pacifica has solid perfumes in all their signature scents, so be sure to check everything out at pacificacandles.com!
|
May 7th, 2008
by ninabee
7287pwkr
I don’t know if it’s because Sex & the City will hitting the box offices this month, but I’m very drawn to letter necklaces lately. However, I’m not looking for an exact match to Carrie Bradshaw’s original; instead, I want an updated version…and lucky me, there are plenty of options to choose from!
My first (and perhaps favorite) pick are the gorgeous custom-made word necklace by Poupette. Designer Geri Roucaute will spell out your name (or initials) with delicate, swirly script and deliver you the perfect necklace in sterling silver or 14kt gold (you choose!). And if you’re feeling truly decadent, you can add a little black or white diamond, which will rest on one of the letters. So gorgeous and feminine, right? (more…)
|
May 7th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
Last month I went to a special press event to introduce us to the launch of M LAB in the US. At the time, the line was still an exclusive to Harrod’s so their website showed prices in sterling. I remember checking out the site before heading the the event and saw that a 6oz tub of the cream cost 600 pounds, or with the exchange rate $1,200! Wowza!!
Well the good news that the 6oz cream costs $650 here in the US (now that’s an exchange rate I can stand behind!) and even though that is still a hefty price tag, it reflects the utmost luxury that is this product (and 6oz is actually very large). But let’s backtrack a little and examine what is actually in these bottles that gives it its going rate. (more…)
|
May 6th, 2008
by perfumed
7287pwkr
We received a email from Chanel this morning announcing that Audrey Tatou will be the new face of Chanel No. 5 for 2009. The French actress will be replacing Nicole Kidman. Chanel will be partnering with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet for their next No. 5 film, whom Ms. Tatou has also worked with in A Very Long Engagement and Amelie, one of our favorite films ever!
We ADORE the elegance of Chanel ads, and they are always memorable. You can be sure that we’ll be keeping our eyes out for the new No. 5 film in 2009.
|
May 5th, 2008
by thedailyobsession
7287pwkr
«
Previous Posts
