A dear friend has asked me for quick fashion and beauty edits in her price range, because she is always so crunched for time as a working mom. She also thought that Rebecca Minkoff wasn't in her budget (see my previous post Runway Show, Rebecca Minkoff SS16). I told her that RM is actually priced lower/similarly to DVF a brand she likes so she was surprised, and I thought I should post this to let others know. For RM Sale click HERE and for RM new arrivals click HERE. I will keep my eyes wide open - they have been featured on The Outnet and at Off 5th in the past. As for Spring trends: I would stick with the bold gold jewelry,...

At what point does aspirational simply become the ridiculous? I've personally heard and read opinions that they've had enough with Gwyneth Paltrow's "goop" and her "I am perfect living a perfect life" and that everyone should buy into this concept (at a high price tag). It is so interesting to me that she quite literally eliminated a large portion of women from being able to afford her new skincare collab w Juice Beauty by pricing at $90-$140 per product. I feel this was a miss. I am sure the products are great (they better be epic at these prices), but this approach reminds me of the 80s American Express positioning of club exclusivity. That was illogical. You...

Happy Birthday Olivia! (It was Sunday) Thank you for being our "how to look pretty" inspiration. Cick HERE for 54 Olivia outfits to copy and HERE for 10 years of her evolution. Or skip to the list below for my quick analysis of her formula for success (other than having an army of stylists etc. at her disposal and being gorgeous). Click Here to browse new Stila makeup products that fit with this pretty theme. OLIVIA PALERMO ALWAYS HAS ON: Bright nail color Perfected makeup and an arched narrow brow Rich color pop combinations or all neutral Neat straight hair, up or down with bounce, usually center parted A high heel or flat, nothing in between Emphasis on waist Scarves, jewelry, bags with texture An array of sunglasses Olivia Photos: Popsugar, Other photos: Stila...

  Bold yellow gold jewelry is a trend for Spring and Summer.  So if you have some that have been sitting in a box, now is the time to dust them off and make use of them. I love a bold gold earring and was very sad when I lost one of my favorite sets because it is such a classic shape and the perfect size to be impactful but worn everyday. My clever mother suggested that I have the remaining earring made into a necklace which I did and I love it. Check out the selection of gorgeous Verdura ear clips for inspiration. There are some great costume options. I've heard many women say that even pricier costume jewelry...

Barney's in Chelsea on 7th Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets is now open. I have heard that it is beautifully designed with an open feeling, easy to shop flow, zero designer boutiques, and no logo sensory overload. Plus it has a lot of seating, varied prices, a treatment spa, Fred's, an option to receive lookbooks on your smart phone while in store, and most importantly new brands. Some of the beauty brands carried include Mila Moursi, Tatcha, 111skin, Chantecaille Hourglass, by Terry, Givenchy, Chanel. I used to work near Barney's midtown and enjoyed its curated selection of indie designers. I knew I could always find something unique there. You may also want to check out these three upcoming sales. Saks Fifth...

In yesterday's post I mentioned that I'm not a fan of my hair naturally dried. I just read this article that air drying hair is actually bad for it. While some know that a partial blow-dry and less frequent washing (with no sulfates) is best, this may be new news to many so I thought I'd share it....

A friend who always looks polished gave me the Ines de la Fressange book Parisian Chic. I liked the Mix It Up section on pages 18 and 19. My favorites are the reminders to combine pearls with a rock n roll t-shirt or edgy look (not with a classic or simple outfit), wear ballet slippers (not heels) with a pencil skirt, pair jeans with embellished sandals (not sneakers). This approach reminds me of the Oscars' low key hair with fancy gown combination that I saw and liked so much. My friend and I were discussing the no blow drying, no hair styling, no real makeup to speak of, not really trying at all beauty approach. Each of...