Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Treats ! Holidays treats from Armani, Prospector Co, Alice Waters, Garance Dore, Taki Watches, Williams Sonoma, Stella and Dot and much more! Picks of the Year

My Holiday Gift and Treat list is below. I decided that this was the year for personal pampering so the list includes great gifts for you, your friends and family. They are guaranteed to make your holidays bright.
Happy Holidays Everyone!



BCBG 
Reusable Mug with Studded Trim - Hot! 



CLINIQUE 
Superbalm Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Black Honey 
Black honey is a great color on every skin tone and this balm helps to maintain lips in glossy, remarkable condition! A Must have! One of my best of the year


STELLA AND DOT CHANTILLY LACE CUFF
This cuff has to be seen on a wrist, on of  my picks of the year. This company has some of the most dazzling bridge priced jewelry on the market. 





MACH 3 TRAVEL CASE BY EDWIN JAGGER 
This is going to be shared because the Mach 3 is the go to razor for men and women everywhere! 
A travel case, love it! 






GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION 
Nordstrom Beauty Award Winner for 2012
Best of the Year for Fashionmom
Match your color and run home to put this on. This spectacular foundation is light, luminous and makes you look plain gorgeous. And the best part? You only need a pea size drop to get full coverage. At $59, it is worth every single penny, I swear.  Flawless. This is a serious foundation folks. 




FANNY AT CHEZ PANISSE BY ALICE WATERS
Recipes and reading for young children by the famous Chef Alice Waters. Buy it for the illustrations alone, your kids will be enthralled for hours. 







MOMOFUKO MILK BAR COOKIE MIX AND WILLIAMS SONOMA CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW COOKIE MIX 

The most heavenly tasting cookies on the market today and so easy to whip up at home. 
" THIS IS " SERIES FOR KIDS BY MIROSLAV SASEK
Ages 5 and up 
Your kids will get lost in this wonderful classic series first published in 1960. Everything has been updated to today's world and the illustrations are perfect. Get lost with your children in the world of travel writing, you will not regret it. 



BCBG NECKLACE 
Very Striking, delicate too. 


LABELLO LIP BALM
The European secret is ours now. One of the most superior lip balms on the market. Get it for winter lips today. 
Also Look for Nivea brand in your local pharmacy. 






GARANCE DORE 
An Amazing Illustrator , Fashion Photographer and Blogger, her prints are stunning and beautiful enough for any room in your home. One of the best blogs on the web.
http://shop.garancedore.fr/
BLOG






GENDARME - FRESH ! CLEAN! 
Finally something just for him! :) 
I love clean scents on my husband, this is one of my favorites. 






BEECHERS MAC AND CHEESE- THE WORLD'S BEST MAC AND CHEESE. 
Also available at fine supermarkets or online at Beecher's. This Mac and Cheese dish has been an Oprah favorite for a long time. You must try the Mariachi flavor, you will think you have died and gone to heaven. 








TAKI CARLTON WATCH 
I cannot complete a holiday list without watches, this colorway is my favorite and this watch is one of my best of this year. The Carlton watch at just $30 is just awesome. Flick those wrists! . 





CHIQUITIN BOOTS AND SHOES FOR LITTLE ONES
This line of children's shoes is worn by Spanish boys and girls for school all over Spain and Europe. The quality is excellent. They are also super stylish in that.... European kind of way. 




LLBEAN CAMOFLAUGE ZIP TOP TOTE WITH MONOGRAM
LL Bean Zip Top Bag 
I get compliments on the plane, on the street,  everywhere, where ever,  when I am toting my medium mono bag. And I don't know how they did it, but this thing fits so much stuff and still looks classy all day long!





JENN SKI ALPHABET PRINT 
Jenn Ski Alphabet Print
Fabulous for a child's bedroom and the best gift for new parents too.


BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA
http://www.sephora.com/they-re-real-mascara-P289307
I could not do a Holiday list without Mascara - This  mascara DOES NOT clump, which is half the battle, you need two coats but the results are stunning.





CAN YOU FIND IT BOOK SERIES FROM MOMA 
Can you find it series for kids
Lots of fun for parents too!


JEANS BY TOMMY HILFIGER 
Tommy Jeans
Macys
Best Classic Fit Jeans ?  Tommy. Best Bootcut Jeans? Tommy
Best skinny Jeans for average and curvy women? Tommy
I have spoken to many women who wear nothing else but Tommy Hilfiger Jeans.
Try the Classic, Modern or Curvy fit and say goodbye to B cleavage forever !:)
Superb fit for all shapes.  Exclusive at Macys.com and Macy's Stores or online.

ICED TEA OF THE YEAR - TEAVANA 
TEAVANA
Pineapple Kona Pop Herbal Tea (loose)  Pineapple
and Blueberry Kona Pop Tea (loose) Blueberry
Blend and Brew equal parts Hot, add Rock Sugar or Brown sugar crystals
Cool down and store in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Also great for kids, it is caffeine free.
Yummy!

BCBG SKULL SPEAKER 
No words needed!


Favorite New Product Line of the Year - Prospector Co- Wares with Purpose
(below)


BEARD OIL FROM PEARY AND HENSON

Beard Oil

The name and the packaging alone is enough to buy this fantastic product for your boyfriend, husband, dad or best friend. Girls can use them too!
At Prospector Co  - http://www.prospectorco.com/
One of my favorite sites for browsing, the packaging, the product names. The products are named after historical figures, all natural and hand crafted.  Check out Miss Annie Jones Shaving Oil Pugilist Rag Soak  ,  Brummell Shave CremeGabardine and Cavern Moss Flame .  Add them to "Your Sack" at checkout, brilliant !



Happy Holidays!












Saturday, November 17, 2012

Target, Neiman, Tori, Carolina, DVF, Tracey Reese,Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler - What an Xmas collaboration!

Died and gone to Heaven!! Mark the Calenders!


http://www.neimanmarcus.com/category.jsp?itemId=cat44320738


http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-07-10/business/chi-target-neiman-to-team-up-on-holiday-collection-20120710_1_missoni-neiman-marcus-group-holiday-collection

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

FashionMom: Down Vests - Our Picks from The North Face, The Ga...

FashionMom: Down Vests - Our Picks from The North Face, The Ga...: Living in Atlanta means about  90 percent of winter gear consists of cashmere sweaters, light jackets and vests, lots of vests.  Vests are ...

Down Vests - Our Picks from The North Face, The Gap, Eddie Bauer, Land's End and more

Living in Atlanta means about  90 percent of winter gear consists of cashmere sweaters, light jackets and vests, lots of vests.  Vests are my go to item all winter. There are many options available this year, more than in past seasons. The new options are on trend, fashionable and fun to wear. I already have about 6 vests and I have seen about 3 more I would love to add to my winter wardrobe this year.
But first...the basics

Best Place to go for fantastic basic vests at the best prices! - Land's End


Land's End - Best Vests, excellent prices. 

You should always have

Black
Brown
Navy
Winter White
Cream/Beige/Tan

and then to spice things up my other color picks are

Orange ( dark, not Halloween orange)
Fuschia ( not red )
Green - Apple  or Forest

this year there are  many on trend colors I plan to add to my wardrobe. The prices are reasonable and  they do keep you warm, see below......



Land's End - $64.00 



Eddie Bauer Vest- $119.99



The North Face - Aconcagua Jacket in Kodiak Blue ( my fav) - $99.00
Worth every penny, warm and toasty is all I can say.....




LLBean Thinsulate Vest - $59.00- As seen in O Magazine 2009



 The Gap- Wool Vest another great option. $88.00




Banana Republic - For our fly girls $125.00


I hope you like these picks, the prices are outstanding. 

Happy Shopping! 

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