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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Wedding Wednesday: The City Hall Bride

It's been a minute since I have done a "Wedding Wednesday." Who can plan anything these days? Over the holiday, my own engaged "Ms. Shop This" mentioned something about a City Hall Wedding, with a reception bash to follow when it is safe. I am all for it, as long as she is happy. Love is patient, but there is always a way to get what you want now. Whether your bridal style is chic and classic or edgy and trendy, this roundup features some of the best courthouse looks this year. Remember. It's your day, forget the rules.

Satin Mini Dress

From Martin Martin Paris comes this delightful dress suitable for any special occasion. . The details are just delicious!

Net-A-Porter

Loewe Puff Sleeve Maxi

My favorite dress of the edit and I couldn't find a pretty photo! This cotton and wool blend dress is fanciful without too much frou frou. Love how the front flows. Pre-Order for April deliveries at

Moda Operandi

Plaid Fringe Coat and Skirt

A very Chanel look for Oscar De La Renta. I would call this big City Hall perfection! It is all perfectly paired head to toe.

Oscar De La Renta

The Viscose Silk Split Collar Blazer

Well Suited: My Mother wore a suit to her wedding. It's a good daytime look. The silk split collar blazer is chic to the max. Pair it with a simple white wool dress and heeled over the knee boots.

Proenza Schouler

Studio Amelia Midi Dress

Fabulous! And the good news is you can wear this again. Sophisticated and just stunning! Pre-Order for August shipping. The price is right.

Moda Operandi

Zimmermann Gold Leather Dress

It's your wedding day and you can wear gold if you want to. I would! Perfect for a Winter wedding.

Zimmermann

WAYF Emma Midi

If you are a bride on a budget, think about this lovely lace dress. It's less than $125, and perfect for a city hall ceremony. Much better with a

pair of heels.

Shopbop

Cult Gaia

Planning a Fall 2021 paired down wedding? Pre-order this sophisticated sweater maxi.

Moda Operandi

Lola Varma Bridal

Still dreaming of a train? I think you could get away with this corset gown. It's a gorgeous and understated in a beautiful way.

Moda Operandi

Rime Arodaky Jumpsuit

Pair this jumpsuit with a blazer or bomber jacket to get to the courthouse and back. The delicately embroidered top is a chic contrast to the tailored pant. It's a great look, and I love it.

Net-a-Porter

Bronx and Bronco Madeline Dress

All wedding in the front, and party in

the back with some sexy cutouts.

Neiman Marcus

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Monday, February 8, 2021

The Look Of Love: Valentine's Day Beauty

{ Image via Vogue }

With the wearing of masks, working from home, and dining in, many of us have tapped down our daily makeup up routines. Whether you celebrate the holiday with a significant other, a spouse, or do it galentines style, why not look your best? Here's inspiration for a romantic look, the perfect pout, bold lashes, kissable lips, and more.

Dior Rouge

French Lessons from Dior. Perfect your pout in the creamiest and dreamiest red lipstick. P.S. These lipstick cases are refillable.

Dior. or Sephora

Extra Lip Tint

Your lips will love you for this sheer wash of color, plus a blend of six nourishing oils to comfort winter lips. Available in 10 terrific shades. Shown here is Bare Raspberry.
Bobbi Brown

Tom Ford Atomizer Collection

If you want to give just a little something, Tom Ford's scents are unique, often unisex, and sophisticated. These scents in minimalist atomizers look as good as they smell.

Neiman Marcus

Set The Scene

Follow a trail of roses and exceptional flowers to chic candles, exquisite objects, and fragrances. The candles are said to be the finest made. Everything is just so lovely.
Diptyque

Pat McGrath Labs Matt Trance Lipstick

Don't you just love a good lipstick case? It's one of the biggest reasons that I never buy drug store beauty. This is one of the best. I slipped one in the Christmas stocking of Ms. Shop This, last year. It is guaranteed to create instant smiles. Not to mention the high quality of the lipstick!

Pat McGrath or Sephora

The Uninhibited Collection

Talk about shades of desire! Five products perfectly pair together for a sensuous look. Loving the lightest lip shine in "sunrush." Sold exclusively at

Nars Cosmetics

Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops

Light up your complexion with this beautiful product. It's a sheer highlighter. No sparkle just delightful illumination. Doesn't everyone look pretty in pink?

Chanel

Guerlain Love Lipstick Case
Limited edition and stunning for any dinner out.
Saks

Better Than Sex Mascara

Limited Edition

Because sometimes, a really good eyelash moment is better than....sex. Give your makeup stash a major glow up with this limited edition. By the way, It is one of three mascaras that I use daily. LOVE!

Too Faced Cosmetics. or Sephora

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask

Make sure that your lips are kissable every day of the year! The results of this lip mask really are where the romance lies. It's an overnight treatment that smooths and softens your lips like no balm

ever could.

Tatcha or Sephora

Coco Mademoiselle Fresh Hair Mist

Certainly not a necessity, but what a wonderful way to layer your fragrance. This happens to be my own signature scent. I really wear nothing else. It's fresh and sexy. I had no idea that this is a product. If you are going to get close up and personal this Valentine's Day and beyond, it's a special splurge.

Chanel

Tom Ford Rose Prick Collection

Everything is coming up roses with this limited edition collection. The lipstick gives a rosy sweetness, minus the thorns. And the eye palette? It's perfect for a dramatic look. Sold exclusively at

Sephora

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This Valentine's Day Give The Gift Of Wellness

Friday, February 5, 2021

Saturdays At Shop This

We made it to the weekend! It's predicted to be well below zero here in Chicago the next 5 days. I just might stay under the covers. It was a very busy week shopping for your Valentine's Day gifts. I didn't get a chance to share some fun links to fab finds. So here you go....

The one thing that has been keeping me warm this Winter is my new Natori Sherpa Robe. It's as soft as a baby's bottom, lightweight but super warm. Treat yourself and get one. Mine is in bone, but also available in silver at Zappos. Love that it is ankle length!

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This weekend only, save 25% on home decor at my favorite NYC home store, ABC Home. Save 20% on unique jewelry. Lots of pretty picks for Valentine's day throughout the website.

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Looking for something fab and feminine? Joie is offering 25% off sitewide this weekend. This Nylah top is stunning!

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If you are a Clinique fan, jump on this 8 Piece Free Gift With Purchase at Bloomingdale's. It's a good one. And the more you spend, the more freebies

you get.

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A beautiful bunch of styles was just added to the Neiman Marcus Sale. Save up to 40% on Alexis Bittar's wonderful jewelry. There are over 80 styles now marked down from the Neiman Marcus Cashmere Collection. And I just love this Majestic Filatures Soft Touch Metallic Open Blazer. It's now only $106

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The Minimalist’s Guide to Wearing More Color in 2021

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Having a date day or night at home for Valentine's Day? Me, too. Make it special with something comfy chic from Lunya. It's lingerie and loungewear for the modern woman. Think washable silk and organic Pima Cotton. And you can hurry love, order by 2/8 with Express shipping to get it by the 14th. My fave piece is the Wide Leg Pant.

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If you haven't done your Valentine Day Shopping, take another look at these Guides: 18 Little Tokens Of Love: $50 And Under. Love Tokens: Jewelry Always Works. And This Valentine's Day Give The Gift Of Wellness

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I had a hair cut this week....feels much better. If you need a "Breath of Fresh Hair," too, Dermstore has a good roundup of good for you hair products. I absolutely LOVE my R+Co shampoo and conditioner with Biotin!

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Know of a Vodka lover with a sweet tooth? This Sugarfina Tito's Copper Mug 3 Piece Set is fun, and perfect for their next Zoom Cocktail Hour.

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Bundle up, Friends!
Enjoy the "Weekend"..... literally!

XOXOX

Deb

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

Foodie Friday: Nachos Kicked Up A Notch

The big game is this Sunday. Who is watching? Like many of us I really watch for the halftime show. I had some technical difficulties with the blog today. So Foodie Friday will be an abbreviated edition, without my usual commentary (which will be difficult). It's all about Nachos, because what's a game without them? Here are 17 ways to create your own. They are all winners.