Matching Sets For Wherever August Takes You

{ Moda Operandi }

This "matching set" trend is a real thing. Many online stores even have departments labeled that. It's easy dressing, and expands your wardrobe, too.  If you love a coordinated look without wearing a suit, scroll down to shop this edit of perfect pairs.

Cinq a Sept Jacket & Pants

Love this for a casual night out. It's sporty and sexy at the same time. Pieces sold separately.

Giles Pants    Holly Jacket

Fitz Two Piece Set

Made with 96% organic cotton and 4% Spandex, this sizzling set is guaranteed to keep you cool 

Reformation

Marseille Skirt & Shirt
Do pack this for a trip to Marseille or anywhere lovely. It's all silk and sensational. Sold individually

Cynthia Rowley

Free-est By Free People

Cool and classic with free flowing skirt and fitted top. Each piece is perfect for pairing with other styles in your wardrobe. Sold as a set $108

Free People 

Alice & Olivia Jacket and Jean

Who doesn't love some stylish scribbles? It's a fun look for the end of summer.

Alice + Olivia

Veronica Beard Short & Jacket
A dressed up way to wear shorts if you can rock the look.

Tuckernuck    and   Saks

Malibu Travel Set

Road trip anyone? This set is made from triple fleece and 100% cotton, so you know it has to be cozy. The top is not just a sweatshirt, it's also a capelet, which will give you range of movement. Available in ten colors

Frank & Eileen

Two-Piece Midi Dress

For the young at heart (and body). A super sweet look for dress up events. Think garden parties and afternoon weddings. A budget buy at $88.

Lulu's

Ellie Set

This comfy cozy set goes from the beach to the bistro. Available in four other shades for $78.

Free People

Sand Scarf Pajama Shirt & Pant

This is an eye catching print and stylish silhouette. Perfect for any party or lunch date. Each piece sold separately.

Farm Rio

Staud London Skirt & Dover Top

What a sweet set!  The pieces are sold separately. That top makes the outfit, but it is also good with denim. Wonderful!

Skirt   Top

La Double J Boy Shirt & Palazzo Pants

I am not usually one for bold flowers. But this silk twill and use of color really caught my eye. It's from the new La Double J x Orlebar Brown collaboration. Where couldn't you wear this?
Net-a- Porter

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Summer Sales: Fashion, Accessories & Beauty

Lovely Little Sale Things For Your Home

{ Via: Ashley Stark Home }

The criteria for being part of this edit was simple. The items had to be special, on sale, and well, just lovely. Most of us have what we need for our homes. But I love to pick up a beautiful bargain here and there to fill in, or to keep on hand for gifting. Each item in this post, made me smile. Hope they have the same effect on you.

Enamel Leaf Plates
An extra 30% will be deducted from the sale price in your cart. A lovely addition to any tabletop.

Terrain

Versace Queen Sheets

Talk about beauty sleep! These aren't so little, but they sure are beautiful! Also available in white and black.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Philippa Frames

Aren't these the sweetest?

Anthropologie

Clear Glass Dome
Perfect for pastry or even candles. It's a major mark down. Now only $14.70

Gracious Style

Scallop Rattan Tray

I have loved this all season. Tempting now that it is on sale.

Serena & Lily

Matouk Marlowe Bath Collection

Thick and thristy ~ The ultimate in bathroom luxury. On sale until August 4th at

Nordstrom

Bamboo Pens
When details matter, even on your own notepad. These pretty pens are sold by the piece, but sure look great as shown here. $6

Shop Paloma

Wave Raffia Bar Accessories
This Bucket and Cocktail Shaker will add the finishing touch to your alfresco parties.

Mark & Graham

Bunny Williams Casserole Dish
I think that these are so smart and sophisticated. Sometimes simple is best. They would be fabulous lined up on a buffet.

Ballard Designs

Arno Stone Trays

Handmade in Florence, Italy. These are quite unique and would make a lovely addition to a vanity, desk, dresser, or coffee table. Sale priced from $49 - $64.

Jayson Home

Mirador Utensils

When practical meets pretty. These interesting utensils have been handmade in the rain forest of Guatemala. They are almost too lovely to use, yet they have been sustainably made to last a lifetime. Great host gifts!

Jayson Home

Glass Jars For Soap
Because a bottle of Palmolive really does little for your kitchen ambiance. Fill these with hand or dish soap. Be sure to look at the rest of the shop. Wonderful things!
Etsy

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Accessories For Alfresco Entertaining

Perfect Your Pout For Less!

It's National Lipstick Day! I can't imagine going out the door without lipstick. And I am always in search of the perfect shade. For today only, you can save up to 50% on lip products. Let's go!

Armani Beauty

Buy a Lipstick. Get One Complimentary. WOW!

Bobbi Brown

Save up to 40% on Lip Products. No Code needed.

Chantecaille

Save 25% sitewide with Code: SYLVIE25. It's a beautiful line that is free of some of the worst toxins for out skin.

Charlotte Tilbury

My favorite lipsticks.  The color? Kim K. It's the perfect pinky nude. Spend $110 and get a Free Full Size Super Nudes lipstick. Charlotte also creates perfect lip bundles to complete your lipstick wardrobe.

Clinique

All Lipsticks and Glosses are just $15

Fresh

40% off all Lip Care. Discount taken in your cart.

Lancome

Save 50% on all Lip Products with Code: LIPLOVE

Laura Mercier

Celebrate with a Free Petal Soft Lipstick when you spend $60.

MAC Cosmetics

30% off All Lip Products with just a few exceptions.

Macy's

Save 40% - 60% on lip products. They carry so many of the brands you love.

Nars Cosmetics

Save up to 40% on Lip Products. 

Sephora

Save 50% on select Lip Products.

Smashbox Cosmetics

Save 50% on their best selling lip products.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Save 40% on Lippies. Prices are marked.

Discover a color for every look.

Trish McEvoy

Save 20% on all lip products

YSL Beauty

For a limited time save 20%on select lipsticks. I happen to love their lip products.

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Beauty Edit

(It's still going on with Free Shipping )

Paris On My Mind ~

{ Via: Tiffany LaBelle }

With the Olympics opening in Paris today, all eyes are on the City Of Lights. I look forward to watching the athleticism of all the participating athletes from every country. And I am sure we all will be treated to the sights and sounds of Paris, while doing so. Today's wrap up is all about Paris and France. Not a bad theme. Oui?

The Goop Paris Guide: If you are planning a trip to Paris, or just want to dream a little, head to Goop for the best Guides to this beautiful city. You'll find Where To Stay ~ maybe Paris's only Chateau Hotel in the 16th. Where To Eat ~ the Foodie's Guide to Paris, where to take the kids and so much more.

Jeanne Damas on Paloma Picasso and How To Avoid Dressing Like A Tourist In Paris

Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter of Team USA in the Olympics. He will reveal the uniforms during the opening ceremony. You can explore the men's and women's styles now at Bloomingdale's.

French Hair Accessories: Get the French Girl Look with Alexandre de Paris accessories. You'll find clips, barrettes, and more in tortoise shell with Swarovski crystals, pearls or plain. The collection is all made in France.

Ormaie Paris: Maison of Haute Parfumerie. This fragrance design house is new to me, and the bottles caught my eye. The fragrances are made of exceptional natural ingredients. You owe it to yourself to look at the collection. One bottle is more gorgeous than the next.

Chanel: What could be more Parisian than Chanel? I wanted to share a stylish source for pre-owned vintage Chanel pieces. You can trust WGACA 

( What Goes Around Comes Around) with pre-owned designer goods. In fact they have 59 pages of Chanel bags and jewelry. A dream for many!

Cafe Chic: If you have had coffee in a French Cafe, chances are it was served from a French Press. We use one at home. The New York Times has rated the best ones. Their favorite is the Espro P3. What makes it so good is the double filter. Makes sense. Find it at Amazon

All things OUI: Clare V is a stylish and functional line of handbags and accessories. It's a fun line that offers the perfect marriage of classic French glamour and minimalist LA cool. I love their use of the word OUI on some of their products.

St - Germain Liquor: It's an oh so very French liqour made from elderberry flowers. It's also the base of some sophisticated cocktails and apertifs. The bottle is elegant and the taste unique. Just a few drops will make your cocktail bloom. You can order it from  Wine.com

20 Delightful Cocktails Made With St-Germain

Speaking of fabulous.....I found these vintage French Champagne Buckets that are cooler than cool. I actually think they are made to look vintage, but they are indeed imported from France.  Doesn't matter. They are pretty nifty for $90.

Oh Julia! Could anyone be more quintessentially French than chef Julia Child? Add her Leather Bound Book "Mastering The Art Of French Cooking" to your collection. It deserves a place of honor in every chef's kitchen. A great gift.

Atelier Choux Paris: For the prettiest baby gifts ever. This line of luxurious cashmere baby blankets, organic swaddle blankies, and clothing are made with illustrations of french scenery. It's all enchanting. Find the line at Childrensalon.

 XOXOX

Au revoir

Deb