The new IT shoe for me? The Mary Jane- every color- every price- the perfect shoe to change your wardrobe up a little for the Fall- take your pick:


    (From Left to Right) 1. Puma Sport Mary Janes  2.  Nude Mary Janes  3. Wine (Color of the season) Mary Janes  4.  Cap-toe Mary Janes   5. Wedge Mary Janes    6.  Houndstooth Mary Janes 

So our vacation is days away and my hubby and I are frantically getting ourselves together, buying last minute items.  It's exciting getting fresh vacay gear - sidenote though- did anyone else know how hard it was to find flip flops the last week of August? GEESH.

I digress, we scored some good sales and I think we are pretty close to ready now... Soon it will be time to pack...(sigh).

Next post will be of vacation pics!

So I am trying to not let Instagram become an obsession, but we already had this discussion-
Instagram is neck in neck with Pinterest in my book. Who knew a filter could change the way you feel? (Not really, but close)...These are my latest shots from Instagram- if you haven't seen them already.

(And where you can get some of the items pictured too!)

So I just started to use The Clarisonic cleansing system- two words: I'm hooked. My skin feels squeaky clean and refreshed. My tip- if you are thinking of getting one of these fabbies- do a quick once over with a makeup removing towelette to get the stubborn eye makeup off and then go to town with your cleanser and your Clarisonic brush. Part skin cleanser- part miracle worker. It's a two in one - takes off dead skin and gently buffs away to a new brighter you. Trust me- you'll thank me later.

Also hooked on: Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner. You know that feeling you have when you leave a hair salon feeling all silky and smelling delish? Well that is this exactly- packed in a bottle. Trust me- you'll thank me later.

And lastly: Pureology's Essential Repair split end treatment. I used this as my leave in conditioner right after I towel dried my hair. Blew my hair out in no time and did not have to calm any frizzed out tresses or spray down any flyaways. Extra shiny and bouncy, not sure if this was a combination of the shampoo and conditioner with the split end treatment or what- but either way I am hooked. Pureology's treatment smells like paradise in a bottle and made my hair feel like heaven.

So you know what I'm going to sat- Yup...Trust me...You'll thank me later!

Courtesy of CreativeFashionGlee

August continues to be a busy month - work, play and everything in between. These Instagram pics are little peeks inside my life (and my closet)...

                            1. Striped shorts 2. Academy blazer 3. Watch  4. Satchel 5. Skimmer


I always dreaded those words, now- not so much.  It's been YEARS since I've been out of school, I had some of my best memories and some of my worst throughout those years.  All in all, I am who I am today because of it.  It's funny to think back on some of the styles we lived through- ah yes...the early 90's.  Some of those trends must have been a cruel joke- but we wore them!
I always had a thing for clothes - though I definetely came into my own after college, I think I was known for loving to change my look. ( The hair and make-up phase came later).  It's ironic to see some styles coming back- like Bass Bucks and the whole Prep look- cuffed jeans, button downs and vests.  Plaid, polos and Tretorns OH MY.

 I am loving the 2000's version of Prep- a la JCREW and The Gap.  So true what they say... Fashion is evolutionary NOT revolutionary.

Kate Middleton

Michelle Williams

Diane Kruger

There's nothing sweeter than love, unless its an even sweeter wardrobe!  That's the lovely bonus of seeing an old romantic movie, getting to see the beautiful actress's clothes and dream about having her wardrobe.   The Great Gatsby is the perfect movie for dreaming. It has 3 Fabulous characters: Jay Gatsby, Long Island's North Shore and New York City.  Getting inspiration is not hard from a movie like that...and (even if just for a night) ...you too can be Daisy Buchanan.

Yes, I work for L'OREAL and Yes, I am privy to trying new and exciting products.  I am not going to lie- for the first time in long time, I can honestly say I enjoy my work.  I also love blogging, and bringing you guys the information I get makes me feel like I am sharing the wealth (of Fashion and Beauty that is).  And while I do have some higher end department store favorites, there are some pretty fabulous products that you can find right at your local drugstore.

 Hey- why pay department store prices for virtually the same product?  Here's the list: