In Your Easter Bonnet

Valentino haute couture S/S 2008

(via cool chic style)

"In your easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, You'll be the grandest lady in the 

Easter parade." 

What will you be wearing for your own Easter Parade?  The art of dressing for Sunday seems to be all but lost. If you're game, here are my picks for Easter elegance for the whole family.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The perfect ensemble from Gucci!

For infants sizes 3-24 months.

Saks

If he's all in with a bold pop of color this Spring,

Nordstom's has him covered. From left to rt.

DSquared2, John W Nordstrom, Jil Sander

If the Country Club is on the agenda, Shop The Marine Supply Collection at Hartstrings. Oh and 

that tie? It's connected to the shirt.

Hartstrings

Take an additional 25% OFF with any purchase of $100 or more with code 32213 at checkout - expires 3/24/2013 at 11:59 PM

Suit up in Donna Karan. Love the

feminine appeal of the slight flounce.

Donna Karan

What to wear with Donna Karan's suit above?

This linen fascinator by Laurence Leleux.

Far Fetch

For the petite sophisticate with a Black AMEX

card, Lanvin's Flower Detail Coat is a must!

Lanvin

Dress him up in this super stylish Armani Jr.

blazer at Nordstrom's

Ella Moss has dressing up teens and tweens 

down pat. Her Lilley Dress looks comfy in

chic color blocking.

Ella Moss

How handsome! Michael Bastian's

Chambray Sports Jacket looks good

inside and out, with a madras lining.

Barneys NY

Max Mara designs a great dress.

The Eneide Print Dress is all kinds of wonderful

in navy print. Find it at 

Nordstrom's

The Audrey Derby Hat is a terrific topper

for any navy ensemble.  This one is on sale at

Brooks Brothers

Have you ever? The Etoile Hat is custom

made for your little fashionista. This one

will give the royals a run for their money!

Dimples and Dandelions

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Spring Cleaning

Since most of us are still shivering in our boots, its' hard to be talking about Spring Fashion.

So instead, let's clean up our act with a little

Spring Cleaning inspiration.

Cleaning closets? Joy Mangano to the rescue

with her famed "Huggable Hangers." I couldn't live without mine.  They expand your space in a rainbow of colors that match any decor. Also they are perfect for travel, as they are so thin.

Talk about a chic closet accessory!

HSN

Hip Housewares

They've been around for a while, but The Alice Supply Company makes cleaning fun!

Give cleaning new meaning with Glovables

Kitchen Gloves. The perfect Hostess gift.  Find a stylish selection of patterns at

Layla Grayce

Feel better when you clean up your work space. I know creative minds are often messy, but imagine what you can create if you give yourself a little chic organization! These Caspari Bamboo Folders and many others

at Office Candy will help!

Keep the fridge organized with style!

Love the French Bull line of serving products.

Find this set at

Amazon

How about a clean and invigorated body?

You owe it to yourself, to try Molton Brown's

luxe and lovely Body Washes.  With names like

Re-Charge Black Pepper and Heavenly Gingerly,

They Provide a new experience in the shower.

Molton Brown

Save $18 on 3 with code SAVE18

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Tuesday's Ten Things: Beauty Products That Work

I am a beauty product junkie.  The makeup counter, even a virtual one, is my candyland.
Unfortunately, not all products work as good as they look. Today I share 10 Beauty Products  that are worth the splurge, because they work.

Alterna Bamboo Volume Plumping Strand Expand. I think we all are on a constant search
for bouncy fuller hair. After spending $95 for
Frederic Fekkai's All Day Plump....I discovered
this product while on a search for a less expensive alternative.  It's a thickening agent
that really does work.  I like that it is lightweight with a pleasant scent. No matter how much I use..it never weighs my hair down. 
I rate this a 3.5 star product. Worth the $22.
Sephora

PHYTO Phytovolume Actif Volumizer.

I've been using this product for years. 

It's for fine and limp hair. It's magic is

the Keratin amino acids.  I find it very 

effective when spraying at the roots. 

You will immediately see a lovely lifting

 at the roots.  Love this spray!

Beauty.com

Kate Somerville's Deep Tissue Repair. 

This is the one moisturizer that actually gave me results I could see.  Immediately, my skin 

was firmer.  After a period of time, I could

see the fading of fine lines and wrinkles. The

cream itself felt luxurious without being greasy.

It's expensive but I would say it is worth the

splurge. Find it at 

Kate Somerville

Thanks to a very generous friend, Mollie, I am now the proud owner of this innovative 

beauty tool.  It is a compact cleansing system

that is perfect for home or on the go. Love the

fact that you can take it in the shower! This

particular set is an amazing value with Philosophy skincare products.

Beauty.com

Joey New York Line Up.

This is my genie in a bottle!  It's a temporary fix for lines and wrinkles.  It does take some practice to get it right, but it's worth the effort. Line Up lightens up the lines on my face by about 60%. You can find it many places but

Amazon has it at a great savings. Worth a try!

Amazon

Creme de Corps

This body cream is the crem de la crem!

I have been using for years and wouldn't trade it for any other brand.  It is thick, softening, and without any discernible fragrance.  I love the sheen it gives to my skin, especially with a tan.

Speaking of tans, I find it to be a terrific tan accelerator, as well. It is available in a plastic bottle, which is great for travel. It's the best!

Nordstrom's

MAC's Opulash Mascara

There are a few really good mascaras on the market. This one is at the top of my list. It lasts

the entire day for me. And even though it doesn't state that it is waterproof...trust me....it is.  The black is intense and the brush is large.

One coat lengthens and curls, but I always apply a second coat for added drama.  And one

of the best things about this mascara is the price.  A reasonable $16. It's a winner.

Nordstrom

Amazing Cosmetics

By far, the very best Concealer I have ever tried.  It is full coverage and very emollient.

It slips right on or under your foundation.  A

little dab will do you.  I appreciate the array of

shades from which to choose. I call it my magic 

eraser. Find it at Sephora. 

Nars Illuminator

I love a good glow.  This lightweight cream

makes your complexion look like it is lit from within. It's sheer, with no coverage, just a

lovely soft focus luminosity. I wear it in

Super Orgasm. It's beautiful.

Nars

Nars Multiple

I love a multi-purpose product. This one is iconic and available in 16 shades.  I must tell you it lasts forever!  The bronzing shades are

terrific for contouring.  One product can be used

on cheeks, eyes, lips and body.  Terrific!

Nars

Monday's Muse: Diane Von Furstenberg

Long ago, I began my

girl crush on this fashion maven.  

When she arrived to the States in the 70'S,

I was crazy for her signature wrap dresses,

and I wore her fragrance, Tatiana, 

that came with the tag line, 

"For a woman to love and a man to remember."

That Wrap Dress has stood the test of time 

and though the prints and fabrics have been

elevated, the style has remained 

basically the same.

You can find her Dress collection at Nordstrom

I'm mad for her accessories, especially the little clutch handbags. See them at DVF

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 

image via Architectural Digest

Diane's Manhattan Apartment is alive with

prints and patterns and herself! Certainly

Diane knows who she is.

Image via Architectural Digest

Not only is DVF on top of her game,

she sleeps on top of her penthouse in

Manhattan. How fab is this?

And it looks like Diane will be inspiring girls of all ages. There is even a DVF Barbie Doll!

I found this one at EBAY

If you wish to learn more about Diane, click on over to her Blog

You'll not only see her fashions, you'll learn how Diane empowers women to be 

independent and strong.

Diane Loves Words.

I loved this video presentation. 

It is so Diane to feature it on her blog.

So I will too.....be inspired.

"As Diane likes to say, “Words are powerful, 

use them carefully.” 

~ ~ ~ ~  ~

Have a beautiful Monday!

Green Living

On St. Patrick's Day, some of us might be wearing the green.  And perhaps we all should be thinking about LIVING GREEN.  Here, my  pics for living green with style!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Oceana Seaglass Dinnerware

Made from recycled glass.

How fabulous!

Viva Terra

Make everyday special with paper placemats.

Chic chevron or confetti printed paper mats

are made with soy based inks and 30%

recycled paper.  Every little bit helps.

Layla Grayce

John Master's Organic skin and hair products
actually do a body good.  "His products use Eco-Cert and QAI certified organic ingredients where possible and are free from parabens, petrochemcials, and other harmful ingredients."
Beautorium 

Save 15% with Code: NEWLOOK 
Ends 4/1

Handcrafted and blown glass goblets by
Javier and Efren are just waiting for a
reason to celebrate.
Novica

We all want the best for baby.  Keep
them free from toxins with an organic
crib mattress.  A healthy investment.
Serena and Lily

As featured in Elle Decor Magazine, Wolof baskets from Senegal,are made with recycled strips of plastic prayer mats. Their sale allows rural women to earn necessary supplemental income. A great way to infuse your home with color and to feel good about doing so!
Unica Home

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Cheers to St. Patty and to us all trying to live 
green every day of the year.