I just need a boat like this, and a good push, to get away from it all. What a rough week for many. Our weekend in Chicago looks sketchy too. There are 9PM curfews, expressways closed, bridges up and spirits down. Hopefully these links will take you to a better place, and get your mind off the
current state of things.
Read what designer Norma Kamali has to say about great skin, sweet potato ice cream, and finding your soul mate. At 75, she is one amazing woman!
Four of the best accessories I have seen this year. Is that a Chanel bucket hat I see? And while you are there, check out their wonderful workout clothing.
GOOPGENES = Good Genes: Gwyneth Paltrow and her Mom, Blythe Danner, along with GP'S daughter, Apple, talk about beauty at any age and two new clean beauty creams that they swear by.
Shop the Summer Soiree Tabletop Sale at Alchemy Fine Home and take an additional 20% off with Code: CHEERS20. It is the loveliest shop!
A few good dresses all on sale: Ganni's georgette lightweight Midi is so beautiful and now only $94 at Net-a-Porter. Staud's crepe midi is lovely and in a color that will transition into Fall. It was $295, and now marked down to $74. at Moda Operandi. Take an added 20% off with Code: SALE20. And Natori's Blossom Shirt Dress is super pretty. You can take an extra 30% off the 40% sale price with Code: SALE30.
The prettiest gloss: Laura Mercier's Lip Glacé offers high shine without any stickiness. It comes in 19 shades. "Bonbon" is the best pink ever. Shop it at Nordstrom. Ships for free.
These limited edition artist print masks are beyond beautiful. They feature a filter pocket, filters, a nose piece, and adjustable ear loops. Best of all they support maker communities.
Shop them at Shop Vida
Shopbop has a stylish shoe sale going on with almost 2000 pairs reduced. Find designers like Salvatore Ferragamo, Jeffrey Campbell, Sorel, and more. Plus you can use your Amazon Prime account for free fast shipping and payment.
Shopping a Trunk Show, is like planting a garden. It gives hope for tomorrow. The Akris trunk show at Moda Operandi, is fab! It is filled with styles that feature a quiet sophistication and fine fabrics. I loved some of the painterly pieces.
The Summer of 2020 is certainly not making anyone's best seller list, but it's not over yet. There is still time for a happy ending.
Let's write our own.
XOXOX
Deb
