Time is marching on and we’re about a month from the holidays. Maybe some of you earlybirds have finished your shopping? Maybe others haven’t started yet. And most of us are somewhere in the middle. In addition to getting our shopping done, there’s so much else going on at this time of year: entertaining at home, …
Dainty Sparkly Rose Gold Earrings from Chloe + Isabel
I am a rose gold fiend. When I saw that Chloe + Isabel came out with a collection of rose gold jewelry, I had to make a move. As you may recall, I have a gorgeous oversized rose gold circle barrette by Jen Atkin from Chloe + Isabel. I am always happy to build up …
Giveaway: New Hair Accessories from Jen Atkin for Chloe + Isabel!
On one of my first trips to Italy, I went into a fancy shop in Rome near the Spanish Steps that sold beautiful accessories for women: barrettes, hair clips, evening bags, shawls, makeup bags, fancy mirrors etc. I was mesmerized by it all because at the time there was really nothing like it in the …
Joseph Nogucci, Designer Bracelets for Mother’s Day or Any Day
I’m a jewelry fiend. I wear jewelry every day, and I like to mix it up. I was happy to discover a new designer of affordable jewelry, Joseph Nogucci. Joseph Nogucci makes a variety of fashion bracelets and necklaces made with different materials including beads, charms, metal links, leather, and crystals. It’s easy to choose jewelry …
Underneath It All for Valentine’s Day: True & Co. Lingerie
As a collector of all things heart shaped, I love Valentine’s Day! Fortunately, Jeff helps me celebrate and we usually go out for a nice dinner. In fact, last year there was a blizzard, but Jeff and I got into his 4Runner with four wheel drive and headed out to a restaurant a few miles away. …
Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner: Sonic Dazzle Stick & Dazzle Drops
I can’t believe I waited till today to post this review of a fantastic product, but things got out of hand this holiday season. It’s the night before New Year’s Eve, and I’m in a panic about getting my jewelry ready! I’ll figure out my outfit and my makeup, but my jewelry needs some TLC. …
Sterling Silver Soufeel Charm Bracelets for Christmas!
In May, I wrote about my brand new sterling silver Soufeel charm bracelet. The company was generous to send me a gorgeous snake bracelet and several charms to start me off on my Soufeel charm bracelet journey. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the workmanship. The charms are beautiful, made of silver, Swarovski …
Pantone’s Colors of 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity
Did you see that Pantone chose two shades to be the Colors of 2016 instead of the usual one signature shade? Rose Quartz and Serenity, pale baby pink and blue. Pantone’s color of the year choices are supposed to be symbolic or representative of the times as well as colors that are being favored by …
My Cute New Wallet from Kate Spade: Holiday Gift Idea
Are you at your computer or out at the stores looking for bargain gifts and treats for yourself? Or putting off shopping till you get in the mood? Well, here’s another gift idea for you. I had been using the same black leather traditional style wallet for years and years. It was a good well-made …
Buy Holiday Gifts That Give Back to Those in Need: World Vision Gifts
Many of us have begun making lists of holiday gifts to buy, and some of us have already started shopping. But before you get too deep into it, I’d like to introduce you to a gift option that gives back to those in need. The faith-based charitable organization, World Vision, contacted me a few weeks …
Guilty Pleasures: My Obsession with Earrings
Jewelry is my thing, perhaps even more than makeup. I’ve loved jewelry since I was born. Glittery stuff is my jam. The members of the Beauty Spotlight Team have been sharing their guilty pleasures over the past few months, and this week it’s my turn. I confess: Earrings are my guilty pleasure, my primary obsession. …
Friday Find: Primark Super-affordable Fashion from Ireland in the US
Last week I went into Boston for my monthly hair appointment at Vidal Sassoon. I was on the hunt for another Disney Villains makeup bag, and after coming up empty at the Walgreens on Boylston Street, I called the big Walgreen’s in Downtown Crossing on Washington Street and they had one Ursula train case in stock. …
Fall Fashion Colors and My Jord Wood Watch
Wooden Watch Review In spite of the fact that summer is my favorite season of the year, there is no doubt that the colors and fabrics of autumn really are the most beautiful, especially here in New England when the leaves begin to change color. And my closet becomes more appealing when I begin to …
Dooney & Bourke Claremont Drawstring Bucket Bag
After I saw a gorgeous blue drawstring bucket bag in a photo on The Fabzilla’s wonderful beauty blog, I’ve been on the look out for one for myself. I saw a beautiful turquoise bucket bag priced at a deep discount at Marshall’s in Boston, but the shoulder strap was waaaaaay too long for me so …
My Jewelry Obsession: Chloe + Isabel Pearl + Crystal Drops Long Necklace
I am a jewelry fanatic. I admit it. I am even more into jewelry than I am makeup. I like jewelry for all occasions and I wear jewelry all the time. I like all types of jewelry from fine jewelry to fashion jewelry. Chloe + Isabel Pearl + Crystal Drops Long Necklace This is my …