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I love vintage- it has such a charming feel to it as well as that one of a kind factor. During my recent travels I found myself very fortunate to come across this beauty of a set.
Not since I was a child playing with my mother’s jewelry have I seen something or had something like this- everything about it I love.
The colors, the cuts, the shine, the uniqueness and simplicity manifested into something so great- I am so happy with this new piece alone- not to mention the beautiful pieces that came along with it.
Now this is one gorgeous cocktail ring, and a beautiful match. This along with the bracelet it came with below are absolutely pretty and fabulous. I am so delighted!
It was completely unexpected, too- during our drive up to a vineyard in Washington, we stopped for a quick bite to eat. It was this charming little shopping area consisting mostly of bookstores and specialty shops. While deciding where to eat, a friend and I stepped into a store that had caught her eye. I naturally followed as my curiosity is always high. I fell in love with this darling little shop, the moment I saw this set it was love.
I found some other gems, too- but perhaps that is for a later time. I think these pieces are so beautiful by themselves and should be viewed as such.
This is something I have been using recently-for the past few months now at least, on a regular basis. I love this product, not only is it light and silky in texture itself- it smells radiantly gorgeous!
Seriously, I love the subtle perfectly scrumptious scent of this product. It is such a beautiful smell! It is very light and feels weightless in my hair- I cannot stand it when I can feel the product, let alone with a product is sticky and gunky. None of that from this one- it is smooth perfection.
I asked my stylist to recommend something I could use for days that I do not wash my hair- something to keep my ends nourished and smooth but without the gunky feeling. This is what he presented to me and I couldn’t be happier. It is truly what I wanted.
This particular bottle is the ends express from wella’s System Professional Line. Look for the SP symbol; this bottle cost me about $24 from the salon- though prices I am sure could range. It is well worth every bit of it and honestly I was surprised by the low price for such a product (I was expecting a little over $100 honestly as some of these items can be about that much). Even then it would be worth it to me, but I’ll take the pretty price of twenty four dollars for it any day.
A little goes a long way, so the little bottle will last quite a while. Just a small pump and my hair feels cleaner than clean and moves so freely with a beautiful and healthy shine. I definitely recommend it and will continue to use it over and over again!
A man of design genius, the name alone makes my heart anxious. I adore the designs, the creativity, the feminine fantasies concocted by Alexander McQueen. Absolutely beautiful and heavenly.
So when I heard that he is to participate with a collection for the International line at TARGET, you can imagine my excitement- wow!
I don’t know if I can handle waiting, though I suppose I do not have the choice. Simply, I am pleased to know I will have a choice to purchase his designs and the oh so wonderful TARGET store! Yet another reason to love that place.
I haven’t seen any of the designs for this venture just yet, though I do believe a skinny jean is involved- yum, I know whatever he will do will be fantastic. I am looking for some beautiful sleeves and dreamy dresses. In the mean time I felt it appropriate to bask in some of his other more luxurious designs.
Oh how much do I love these designs- they are gorgeous! So dreamy and luxurious! I cannot wait until the TARGET line is officially revealed and available, you can be certain I will be there early and ready. More to come soon on this gem of a discovery.
It has been a while since I last styled my hair up and so this morning I was feeling inspired. I just started to play around a bit with my hair, originally considering a classy little side swept style, but then I did something different.
I started down low and off to the side- sectioning my hair off similar to how I normally would for the side swept up do. Only this time instead of clustering the twisted up buns on the same side together, I began to work my way up in a diagonal- not really on purpose at first it just kind of ended up in that direction.
Sometimes you just have to follow your hair to wherever it wishes to go to. As was the case here. I didn’t know what to think at first but it began to grow on me and now I rather like it.
It is different and unique, but still very clean with that classic feel to it. The principles are not wild, but come together in a lovely modern manner.
Dressed up and finished with a bright and long red bow- I wrapped it around each mini-bun and tied the bow on top. So there is a low bun on one side and a high bun on the other (a cute bright bow peaking out). My hair is so dark that I wanted a contrast to make the design have more of a pop factor to it. I think a white ribbon would do the trick as well-but the red has such a nice richness to it.
Now, this is something I never thought I would wear let alone come across, and yet here I am and loving it. This is something very unique with just a subtle little change that makes them stand out anywhere dramatically.
A simple and classic design to start- a large pearl-like ball with a gold clasp and little flat circle attached- simple. And then one remains short while the other drops down low from a thin golden strand. Gorgeous, I love it.
I found it a bit strange at first, but the more I looked at them the more I liked them. Why not, after all? I wore them today for the first time pretty casually- you can kind of see the top, its flows and then cinches closer to the waist with an open back- wore it with some black shorts. Casual for me at least, the earrings kind of dressed it up.
I am looking forward to wearing these with a simple black cocktail dress, my hair up in a fun little do, and wearing a cocktail ring to match (I have a giant pearl cocktail ring on a gold frame similar to these). I think that will be quite fun.
I love cute little finds like this! I spent much of the day shopping with my friend visiting from out of town, and after collecting many shopping bags I came across this ring.
I had actually already checked out when it caught my eye- how darling of a ring is this? I love it, it looks so delicate and is simply adorable.
I love subtle details and anything unique, so I am looking forward to incorporating this little treasure into my fashion.
How pretty would this look holding a cocktail, mmmm- going to have to see it for myself!
Ciao!
Surprise surprise, I am shopping at Target for the usual house items when I discover the name “Jonathan Saunders.”
Well, I discovered the dress first, then put the style to the name. I adore sophisticated looks as much as I do playful ones, and when they intertwine all the more to love.
I think Target’s description of him states it best:
“Scottish born designer Jonathan Saunders puts a nontraditional spin on the modern, constructed silhouette. He brings eye-popping color, a meticulous attention to construction and a playful sense of style to everyday sophistication. Saunders creates a look for GO International that’s distinctly effortless and brilliantly avant-garde.”
If you know me by now you know it is what I look for when it comes to modern style.
This dress- style, I love it. Moreover, I must say I love the way it moves than anything else. The low waist line flares out as you walk which is a lovely contrast from the straight and sleek style of the top portion. Classic with a modern twist- nice touch with the white popping pattern in the center.
Another dress I found from Jonathan Saunders is pictured here- it is classic, elegant, and beautiful in its simplicity. Its the little touches I like about this dress.
It is a black dress that hugs nicely to the feminine form, but the sleeves which are long and slim are somewhat sheer from the neck on.
It is so simple but so beautiful and elegant. An absolute classic, yet somehow modern with its sleek shape.
His name and style has certainly caught my attention and I am anxious to see what is to follow. Color was stated in his description from Target- I did not see many pieces while I was there, but I am eager and excited to see it.
When it comes to fashion and style, dresses have always come first for me. I adore them as those who know me know the truth in this statement.
But there are so many kinds and styles- from the form fitted to the interestingly shaped, from the hardly there to the filled with volume. There are elegant evening dresses and fresh spring like day dresses.
It is why I adore this dress so much, it blends into both rather well. The colors and pattern are rich and sophisticated, yet the way it is presented, with a cute little bow and open wide fun shape, it is easily playful and fun, too.
Not to mention comfortable, but I like the simplicity. The lines of the dress do more than anything, and with such a bold pattern you don’t want to do something too complex. This is a fun dress that works for any occasion and that is why I love it.
I want to find more like it. It is slightly fitted at the top and then flares out with huge volume to the bottom- but is not so long that it swallows you up, just enough to be fun and fashionable.
There are other very elegant dresses I own that wrap up top with a bow, however they are all either black and white or a consistent pastel shade- nothing so rich as like the pattern seen here. Since finding this dress it is something I have been on the look out for.
So last night my fiance and I enjoyed a wonderful evening in celebration of a recent business endeavor. It is something we both wanted to accomplish and throughout the year finally made it true.
We decided, why not celebrate it in our favorite glamorous style- a meal that stands out like no other and is simply a celebration on its own.
And so we did- we opened our chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rose and prepared a couple of hot dogs- a dinner of absolute style and delight.
Marlene Dietrich had it right when she said her favorite meal was hot dogs and champagne- they go quite lovely together- really! You have to try it, it is simply delicious and all around too fun. How can you not enjoy yourself? That is what it is all about anyway, isn’t it. You may laugh but it is absolutely wonderful.
We enjoyed ourselves and will remember the occasion so much more for it. It makes it all the more unique and special. I think we are both anxious to do it again soon. I suppose that means we better start creating more reasons to celebrate. I think I can handle that
Here’s to a luxurious and glamorous dinner of Hot Dogs and Champagne- after all, in the words of Coco Chanel:
“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it s not luxury.”
Much love and luxury,
Bombshell Beauty
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