Bachelor 20 – Week 3 Recap

As we enter week three, we get overhear a conversation between Amanda and Lauren B. talking about Olivia and how she spent $40,000 on her Bachelor wardrobe. Olivia addresses this on her blog here. Lauren B. gets the first one-on-one date with Ben and gets to fly in a bi-plane with Ben. She wore a sold out Cottonwood Cold Shoulder Top from Francesca’s. I liked this Ella Moss Bella Ruffle Cold Shoulder Top ($138) to recreate the look:

Francesca's

Then a hot tub shows up out of nowhere…only on the Bachelor would that happen…

On the evening portion of their date, Lauren B. wore a cute white lace mini dress. I found this similar Brigitte Bailey Brilliance Lace Dress ($50.99) to recreate her look:

Lace Dress

Back at the mansion, Lauren H. (our Michigan gal) reads off the next group date card wearing a cute “Lettuce be friends” shirt. The tank is from Suburban Riot and is $42.

Suburban Riot

On the group soccer date, Lauren H. wore the LuluLemon Wild Tank ($64):

lululemon wild tank

The girls played hard and Emily even broke her thumb during the game (which they didn’t show).

At the rose ceremony, Jennifer wore a Zimmermann Silk V-Tuck Dress ($480):

Zimmerman

Lauren H. wore a sold out As You Are Hot Pink Bodycon Midi Dress from LuLu’s. I found this similar Pink Cut Out Dress ($105):

Lulus Pink Dress

Emily wore Steve Madden’s Sandalia Dress Sandal ($129.95):

Steve Madden

Olivia seemed to be unfairly attacked this week, but I found it odd that after Ben announced that he had a death in the family she felt like it was a good time to talk about it with him. Timing is everything. Olivia wore a sold out Alice + Olivia sequin top and skirt. This Illusion Sweetheart Two Piece Homecoming Dress by Mac Duggal ($378) is similar:

Alice and Olivia

At the rose ceremony, Lace sent herself home – not a moment too soon. She definitely could not handle this process. Ben also sent Jami and Shushanna home.

Here are your deleted scenes for the week:

In this one, Caila teaches the girls some of her Bollywood dance moves:

In this scene, Ben offers the losers of the soccer game an ice cream treat:

The girls didn’t take kindly to Jubilee’s non-excited reaction to her one-on-one date with Ben:

What did you think about Week 3?

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The Good Wife “Lies” Recap

Alicia (Julianna Marguiles) and Luca (Cush Jumbo) take on a case from Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox) this week of a woman who lied to her employer. Alicia wore a sold out Nanette Lepore Graphic Tweed Jacket. This Tahari Tweed Zip-Front Jacket ($90.35) is similar:

Nanette Lepore

Alicia and Luca look into insurance for the firm, but they also have to insure Jason (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) who Alicia is concerned about. Luca wore a chic black dress with a white collar ruffle. I found this Ralph Lauren Spread Collar Lace Dress ($184) to recreate the look:

Ralph Lauren

Diane (Christine Baranski), Cary ( Matt Czuchry), David (Zach Grenier) and Howard (Jerry Adler) interview a potential intern and couldn’t have been more discriminatory towards her in the interview. Diane wore a sold out Akris Punto Mini Dot Jacquard Jacket. This Lafayette 148 New York Lynn Blazer ($598) is similar:

Akris

Luca and Alicia aren’t doing so well in court due to a few technicalities. Alicia wore a red belted blazer. I found a similar style in this White House Black Market Seasonless Belted Blazer ($66.99):

Belted blazer

As Diane campaigns to hire Monica, she wore the Pono Summer’s Dream Resin Necklace ($325). This Melisa Necklace ($50) is similar:

Pono

Alicia and Luca are back in court and they have to bring in their super secret NSA witness. I always love these storylines because they are so fun! Alicia wore a navy peplum blazer with a little puff in the shoulders. The best I could find to match this was this Calvin Klein Notched Collar Suit Jacket ($77.40).

Navy blazer

After Diane brings in Monica to let her down she receives an email with a YouTube video detailing how Lockhart, Agos, Lee treated Monica horribly and discriminated her in their hiring. This will mean trouble for their firm in the future. Diane wore a red and black leopard print blazer. This Banana Republic Animal Print Blazer ($178) provides a similar look:

Leopard blazer

Diane continues to push Monica to no avail, Monica makes it clear that the only thing that will assuage her is a job.

In other news, Peter (Chris Noth) announces his candidacy for president with Alicia by his side, in similar fashion to Obama. I loved this scene with Alicia and Peter because working in the public relations world I sometimes feel that the viewer/reader has no idea what actually goes into these sorts of events and that was a small albeit humorous example.

What did you think of this episode?

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Bachelor 20 – Week 2 Recap

Week 2 is here and Ben and the bachelorettes go back to school. Right off the bat, one of the twins waxes poetically about Ben being the best Bachelor. I’m not sure if it was Emily or Haley, but she is wearing the Kendra Scott Rayne Tassel Pendant ($80):

Kendra Scott Rayne

The very first date card came for Jackie, LB, Lauren H., Becca, Amber, Mandi, JoJo, Jubilee, Jennifer and Lace to take a trip to Bachelor High. Even though Lace was all kinds of insecure and crazy, I did like her blue dress. To recreate her look I found this Jessica Simpson Women’s Popover Dress ($44.16):

Jessica Simpson

Caila won the one-on-one date/movie promo with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. It looks like she was wearing the Kate Spade Small Square Stud Earrings ($38):

Kate Spade

During dinner, I really liked Caila’s sequin shrug. That is such a versatile piece that you could use in all sorts of different situations. This Laundry by Shelli Segal Sequined Jacket ($96.75) is similar:

Laundry Sequined Jacket

During the next group date, Ben takes the ladies to visit a Love Lab where they can test their attraction. It was sort of an awkward date, what are you supposed to do if you’re not compatible? I loved Haley’s floral striped shirt from Kierra (sold out). This St. John’s Bay 3/4-Sleeve Striped Floral T-Shirt ($14.99) is similar:

PacSun

Emily wore the Truly Madly Deeply Deep-V Tee from Urban Outfitters ($34) with the Rails Hunter Long Sleeve Button Down ($97). She accessorized with the Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace ($65) and an adorable wishbone necklace. I found this similar Meredith Hahn Wishbone Riann Necklace ($75):

Rails

At the cocktail party, Olivia gets pulled away first since science confirms that she has the strongest chemistry with Ben. She also got the group date rose. Olivia wore the Trina Turk Parry Dress ($143.20). This Laundry by Shelli Segal Scalloped Lace Halter Dress ($265) is similar:

Trina Turk

At the final cocktail party, Lauren wore the Lauren Dress from Ritual Boutique ($76).

Ritual Boutique

I loved Emily’s B. Darlin Metallic Sequin Mirror Print Sheath Dress ($99). This Dress the Population Arden Sequin Sheath Dress ($198) is similar in style:

Dillards

Lauren (our Michigan gal) wore a yellow bodycon dress. I found this Plain Charming Sleeveless Colorful Bodycon Dress ($25.95) to recreate her look.

bodycon

Ben scored some major points with Amanda when he had them craft some hair barrettes for her daughter. Amanda wore the sold out Dress the Population Savannah Sequin Dress. They make a similar version with the Lola Sequin Body-Con Dress ($218):

Dress the Population

I really lived Jubilee’s long black dress with the open back. There are so many ways you could accessorize it. This Forever 21 Cutout-Back Maxi Dress ($24.90) is a great match:

Forever 21 Black Maxi

Jennifer wore the Finders Keepers Next In Line to Take a Bow Fuchsia Dress ($112). I found it in blue and black as well. They also have a Playsuit version with more sizes in pink.

Finders Keepers

I also liked Samantha’s white lace gown – at least she looked classy for her exit. I found an almost identical dress from DHGate online for $153.98:

Samantha white lace

In a surprising move, LB decided to send herself home so that gave Ben an extra rose for someone else…

At the end of the evening Ben sent home Jackie, Mandi and Samantha.

Here are the deleted scenes for this week:

In this scene, Shushanna teaches the twins Russian:

In this scene, Ben and Chris reenact The Breakfast Club:

What did you think about Week 2?

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Bachelor 20 – Week 1 Recap

The Bachelor is back! This is my favorite time of year, because it means my wine and Bachelor viewing parties start up again. For season 20, we have Bachelor Ben Higgins from Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season.

A perfect Ben

The premiere kicks off with an introduction to our newest Bachelor, Ben. Ben sort of reminds me of Chris Soules – positioned as an all-American boy from a small town. Before Ben kicks off his journey, he gets a crash course from former Bachelors Jason Mesnick, Sean Lowe and Chris Soules…what no Juan Pablo?

Then we have a few promos from the girls including Lauren B., Caila, Jubilee, Mandi, Haley, Emily, Amanda, Tiara and Samantha.

I noticed Haley and Emily’s Kendra Scott earrings immediately as I’ve had my eye on them myself. They wore the Danielle ($60) and the Skylar ($65):

Kendra Scott

Samantha wore a Stella & Dot Engravable Bar Necklace ($59) with her dad’s birthday engraved on it.

Stella and Dot

Enter the limos! First up is Lauren Bushnell our resident flight attendant who brings Ben his own wings. She wore a Sorella Strapless Maxi Dress from LuLu’s ($205). If you have your heart set on the blue, I found this Floor-length Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress ($89.99). On a side Laura a.k.a. Red Velvet had the same dress in a different color.

LuLus

Caila Quinn literally jumped into Ben’s arms in an Adrianna Papell Sequined Sheath Dress ($208).

Adrianna Papell

Enter Jami, Kaitlyn’s bff from Vancouver. This dress wasn’t really my cup of tea, but my coworker loved it, so this one’s for you Sasha! Jami’s dress is from Ever New in Vancouver. I found two similar looks to recreate the look if you don’t want to hunt this dress down in Vancouver. The first is this Spellbound Midi Dress ($84) and the second is this Graceful Dancer Ivory Lace Two-Piece Dress ($69):

Ever New

Samantha was memorable to me, because she may have been the first girl in Bachelor history to have learned that she passed the bar exam on her way to the mansion. I also liked her red lace dress. I found two options to recreate her look this Jovani Lace Illusion Gown ($650) and this Illusion V-neck Mermaid Chiffon Side-slit Lace Prom Dress ($96.60):

Samantha red lace

JoJo enters with a unicorn mask claiming that she’s Ben’s unicorn. I didn’t hate it, at least she tried something fun. She wore a Red Shannia Dress. This Phistic Felicia Crisscross Front Bandage Dress ($49) is similar:

JoJo

Lauren B. a.k.a. “LB” is next with a hot pink bandage dress. This GUESS V-Neck Bandage Dress ($59.99) is similar:

LB bandage

I really liked Olivia’s Zuhair Murad dress and thought it was charming that she was a little speechless. I’m not sure why she left her news anchor job for the Bachelor…hopefully it will pay off for her. I thought this Lisa Women’s V-Neck Sequins Floor Length Evening Gown ($69) is similar:

Zuhair Murad

After all the women have arrived, Chris Harrison treats us to a surprise…Amber and Becca are back! Becca wore the Expert-tease Black Bodycon Dress (sold out). This Endless Rose Front Cutout Mini Dress ($34.68) is similar:

Becca LuLus

Amber wore a dress designed by Project Runway’s Calvin Tran. This Deep V-Neck Gown ($280) from White House Black Market provides a similar look:

Amber Project Runway

Olivia received the first impression rose, although if quitting your news anchor job to come on The Bachelor is Ben’s idea of good catch, I’m not sure I’m a fan. She does address this point on her blog here.

At the end of the night Ben sent home Breanne, Izzy, Jessica, Laura, Lauren R., Maegan and Tiara.

Here are a few deleted scenes from Week 1:

In this deleted scene, we meet Jami who is friends with Kaitlyn, our former Bachelorette:

In the next scene, we learn more about Shushanna, who does in fact speak English:

In this deleted scene, JoJo explains the unicorn head:

In this scene from Bachelor Live, we get to learn a little more about Maegan, who was probably the most real person of the entire night. Let’s just say, I would love to hang with Maegan – she seems fun:

In this scene, Sean, Jason and Chris pass down the infamous “Bachelor undies” to Ben:

Last but not least, Tiara has her own version of a confidence dance:

What did you think about the Season 20 premiere? Anyone favorites yet?

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Scandal “Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance” Recap

The impeachment is over and the White House is celebrating…for about five minutes until they find out that Olivia’s (Kerry Washington) father is free. How much longer until they figure out who helped him escape? Olivia wore the sold out Armani Collezioni Triple Layer Hem Wool Blend Jacket. This Preston & York Nisha Blazer ($99) is similar:

Armani Collezioni

The party is over when everyone finds out that Rowan (Joe Morton) has escaped…aka Olivia helps him get out in exchange for getting rid of the impeachment. The thing I love about Jake (Scott Foley) is that he totally calls Olivia out on her double standards. Olivia wore a sold out Max Mara Detroit Belted Camel Hair Jacket and carried a beige Prada tote ($2,500). This BCBGeneration Tuxedo Blazer ($118) and Michael Kors Selma Satchel ($389.17) are similar:

MaxMara

Later Olivia and Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) are hanging out in the Oval Office when Cyrus (Jeff Perry) comes in with a new agenda…he’s a little disappointed when he realizes that Olivia is running the show now. The President is preparing to give out the Presidential Medal of Freedom and all seems great until Olivia’s new client claims that the honoree is a rapist. This puts Liv and Fitz on opposing sides this week. Olivia wore an Armani Collezioni Zigzag Zip-Front Jacket ($348) and had her Prada Saffiano Medium Executive Tote Bag ($2,500) on hand. This 1 STATE Chevron Peplum Jacket ($89.50) and Michael Kors Selma Tote ($300) are similar:

Armani Collezioni Chevron

Abby (Darby Stanchfield) takes some time to meet with Liz North (Portia de Rossi). Abby carried a sold out Zac Posen Eartha Metallic Colorblock Leather Tote Bag. There is an all black version still available for $276.50:

Zac Posen

Liz breaks the news to Abby that she’s planning to go on The Liberty Report with Sally Langston (Kate Burton) if Abby doesn’t find her a job back at the White House. Liz wore a sold out Wool Plaid Coat from Brooks Brothers and she carried a Zac Posen Eartha Iconic Jumbo Double Handle Bag ($595). This Vera Wang Herringbone Long Fit & Flare Coat ($450) and McKleinUSA Tablet Faux-Leather Shoulder Tote ($199.50) are similar:

Brooks Brothers Plaid Wool Coat

Abby runs to Cyrus with this information and gets David Rosen (Joshua Malina) involved to silence Liz. She wore a Gucci Pussy-bow Silk-Georgette Top ($597). This INC International Concepts Long-Sleeve Tie-Neck Blouse ($39.99) is similar:

Gucci

Olivia and Quinn (Katie Lowes) went to question Frank Holland about their client’s accusations and he plays dumb making their client look foolish. Olivia wore a sold out Pleated Silk Blouse by Etro. This Matte Jersey Shell from Ann Taylor ($49.50) is similar:

Etro

Liz North is still planning to spill the White House secrets on Sally Langston, but Olivia doesn’t seem scared. She is running Fitz and the Oval in the most beautiful bow blazer. I wish I could find the original. This was so unique I had a hard time finding a match. The closest I could do was this BGN Blazer ($166):

Bow Blazer

Liz blinked and didn’t sell out the White House secrets to Sally Langston, but instead we discover that Fitz has given her a job as Susan Ross’ chief of staff. Liz wore a GUCCI Pussy-Bow Printed Silk-Crepe Blouse ($750). This Sanctuary Boho Nouveau Blouse ($44.99) is similar:

Gucci pussy bow blouse

Later she ends up seducing David Rosen and Olivia handles Frank Holland. Cyrus finally figures out that Olivia is running the show not Fitz…and Olivia embraces it. We’ll see how long that lasts when Fitz finds out she was the one who released Command.

What did you think about this episode?

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Pantone’s Color of the Year: Rose Quartz & Serenity

For the first time ever, Pantone has named two shades as their 2016 Color of the Year. They blended two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity to create their 2016 color.

rose quartz serenity

These colors are supposed to represent balance, mindfulness, relaxation and composure. I love this theme for 2016 and think we can all bring more balance into our lives.

pantone-color-of-the-year-lee-eiseman-quote

Here are a few of my picks to incorporate Rose Quartz & Serenity into your life this year:

Sephora & Pantone Color of the Year Matte Lipstick ($18)

Sephora has teamed up with Pantone to release official Color of the Year lipsticks in both Rose Quartz and Serenity. They’ve also created a unique lipgloss and eye shadow palette for these colors and more.

Sephora

Chinese Laundry Leo T Strap Sandal ($69.95)

I had previously admired these shoes on one of Ali Fedotowsky’s posts months ago, but as I was doing research for this post, I saw they come in both Cashmere Blue Patent and Soft Pink Patent which match our colors of the year.

Chinese Laundry

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace ($80)

I love Kendra Scott’s pendant necklaces and she has my favorite one in both periwinkle and rose quartz.

Kendra Scott

Kate Spade Cedar Street Maise Leather Satchel ($223.50 – $298)

I’ve been eyeing this bag for a long time, I love how compact it is – definitely my version of arm candy.

Kate Spade

Lord & Taylor Dip-Dyed Cashmere Crewneck ($214)

I love anything ombre so these were calling my name.

Dip Dye

OPI Nail Polish

I chose the OPI colors Suzi Shops and Island Hops and No Room for the Blues as the best picks for this year’s Pantone color. They both come in regular polish and Gel color which you can’t beat!

OPI

Robert Rodriguez Floral-Print Faux-Wrap Dress ($149)

I thought this dress was the perfect blend of our two colors. Plus it’s just so feminine which I love!

robert rodriguez dress

ASICS Women’s GT-1000 3 Running Shoe ($69.95)

I thought these were a great blend of our Pantone colors. The pink is a little darker, but you get the idea.

aisics

Canvas Wall Art ($39.99)

I love the saying and the colors – what a perfect addition to your home decor in our favorite colors.

pantone

Sunset Sublimation Capri Leggings ($45)

These are the perfect blend of Rose Quartz & Serenity! Hopefully they bring you serenity in your yoga practice.

sunset leggings

What are your favorite Rose Quartz & Serenity items for 2016?

You can also check out my post about the 2015 color of the year, Marsala, and the 2014 color of the year, Radiant Orchid.



The Good Wife “Payback” Recap

This week Alicia (Julianna Marguiles) and Luca (Cush Jumbo) take on their first case, a collection harassment suit. Jason Crouse (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) shows his value right off the bat, calling the collection representative at home and intimidating him. I am interested to see where his character goes this season. Alicia wore a sold out Escada Piped Tweed Jacket. This Catherine Malandrino Jeane Jacket ($114.99) is similar:

Escada2

Over at Lockhart, Agos, Lee, Cary (Matt Czuchry) and Howard (Jerry Adler) are at odds in a somewhat humorous/serious situation. I only wonder what Will would have said about this if he was still here. Diane (Christine Baranski) tries to mediate the situation between them. She wore a gorgeous red and black floral peplum dress. I found a similar look in this Tahari ASL Satin Jacquard Sheath Dress ($96).

Tahari dress

Alicia and Luca attend a mediation with their client in hopes of making their small case a much bigger case. Alicia wore a Lafayette 148 New York Patterned Two-Button Jacket ($748). I thought this Stylishelf Floral Print One Button Blazer Jacket ($34.98) had a similar look:

Lafayette148

Meanwhile, Diane, Cary and Howard attend their own mediation to address the discrimination against Howard. It is sort of funny until you realize that he is serious and could potentially sue the firm. Diane wore an Oscar de la Renta Floral Wool Day Dress ($899.99). This Colorblock Sheath Dress ($180) from White House Black Market is similar:

Oscar de la Renta

The firm has to take sensitivity training to understand how Howard feels as an 80-year-old man. Diane wore a hot pink tie blouse. This Park Avenue Bow Blouse ($26.97) is similar:

hot pink blouse

Eli (Alan Cumming), cunning as he is, has Alicia turn her case into a debt-strike. This seems fine until you realize that this hurts Peter’s (Chris Noth) standing with the unions. This gets brought up at one of their appearances and Eli shows what a great manipulator he can be. Alicia wore a Narciso Rodriguez Paneled Stretch-Crepe Dress ($758) with a matching sold out Narciso Rodriguez Crepe One Sided Lapel Jacket. To recreate the look, I found this Laundry by Shelli Segal Floral-Jacquard Sleeveless Dress ($57.40) and this Ivanka Trump Colorblocked Blazer ($78.19):

Narcisso Rodriguez

Do you think this will bet Eli back in Peter’s good graces? Stay tuned…

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Scandal “Get Out of Jail, Free” Recap

It’s impeachment week on Scandal and the first on the hot seat is Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young). The committee steamrolls her and puts her in a terrible situation. The one thing I love about Mellie and this episode is that she won’t stay down for long. At the hearing she wore a Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Blazer ($878) and a Boss Dokysa Ponte Knit Dress ($196.20) with this Roberto Coin Cocktail Necklace ($5200). To recreate the look I found this H&M Fitted Blazer ($49.99) with this Adrianna Papell Cap Sleeve Jacquard Sheath Dress ($140) and this Bezel Gem Oval Pendant Necklace ($67.80):

Dolce and Gabbana

Olivia (Kerry Washington) realizes it before everyone else and calls Abby (Darby Stanchfield) to warn her. Abby wore a Ponte Knit Dress from Brooks Brothers ($148.50). This Halogen Ponte Dress ($98) is similar:

Brooks Brothers Ponte Dress

In order to handle the situation and prevent Olivia from testifying, Cyrus (Jeff Perry) and Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) propose marriage. Olivia doesn’t go for the idea. She wore an Armani Collezioni Croc-Embossed Taffeta Jacket ($443.70). This Kasper Open-Front Swirl-Print Jacquard Jacket ($89.25) has a similar look and feel.

armani

Abby, Quinn (Katie Lowes) and Huck (Guillermo Diaz) have to stand trial before the committee regarding Jeanine Locke and unfortunately have to pin everything on Harrison. In the meantime, Olivia gets a call from the hospital informing her that Eli (Joe Morton) is there. She pays him a visit and he tries to get her to release him. Olivia wore a cardigan similar to this Neiman Marcus Mixed-Stitch Draped Cashmere Cardigan ($168.75):

NM Cashmere Collection

Fitz then tries to propose to Olivia in a romantic way, which she completely shoots down. Desperate for a solution, she calls Jake (Scott Foley) for his opinion and he hangs up on her (good for him!). Then she meets Mellie in secret to try to get her to release Papa Pope so he can blackmail the committee and let her off the hook. I was so proud of Mellie for standing up to her in this scene. This is definitely a low point for Olivia. After all the work to get rid of Eli, she is now trying to set him free…unbelievable!

Fitz finally gets his divorce, but not without some final words from Mellie. I was so proud as she finally stood up for herself.

The wedding day finally arrives and Olivia is stunning in a Victoria Beckham Short-Sleeve Shift Dress ($2,365), sold out St. John Collection Beaded Organza-Trimmed Boucle Jacket ($757.98), Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps ($595) and a Prada Double Bag ($2,980).

St. John

To recreate the look I found this Ralph Lauren Ruched Cap-Sleeve Dress ($149), Tahari ASL Pearl Embellished Jacket (from the set) ($199.99), Steve Madden Proto Pump ($60), and this Calvin Klein On My Corner Saffiano Leather Satchel ($248):

Wedding recreation

Olivia sees her life passing before her eyes and you can literally see her backing out of this arrangement. Lucky for her, Mellie by way of Eli saves her by blackmailing the committee. She meets Mellie for one last confrontation where Mellie finally realizes that she can have anything she wants and I love it. Mellie is on fire tonight! Olivia wore a sold out Max Mara Drape Collar Reversible Coat. This DKNY Two-Tone Hooded Wrap Coat ($177) is similar:

Max Mara

Now that Eli and Tom are free, anything could happen! What do you think Fitz will say?

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Winter 2015 Favorites

It’s the first day of winter, which is fitting in Michigan because so far it has been unseasonally warm. I don’t expect it to last so as we prepare to bundle up for winter, here are a few of my favorite things to help you stay cozy!

FootNanny Chocolate Foot Cream ($48)

Endorsed by Oprah, this company has a cool story, but I am always on the lookout for a good foot cream and who doesn’t love chocolate.

Footnanny chocolate

Laredo Over-the-Knee Wedge Boot ($40)

These are definitely on my wish list, but I can’t decide between the black or taupe color.

Laredo

CND Vinylux in Peacock Plume ($6.19)

I love this color, it is so fun to get you through the drab winter weather.

Peacock Plume

Kate Spade Somerset Cardigan ($198)

I need a new black cardigan so I can still wear all my sleeveless summer dresses in the winter with tights. I love the bow detail on this one from Kate Spade.

Kate Spade Somerset

Martha Stewart Collection Luxury Flannel Sheet Sets ($88.99 for King)

You can’t go wrong with flannel sheets in the winter. I love that they have these in our colors and cannot wait to get cozy this winter!

Martha Stewart Flannel Sheets

Wake-Up Light ($99.99)

I’ve heard of these before, but have never seen one in action. As Sport and I get up early every morning to walk, this would be great to help me start my day. This video is pretty much my morning, haha! I can’t find an embeddable video, but make sure to watch it on Amazon, so funny!

wake up light

Kate Spade Embellished Wool Sweater ($298)

I know this is pricey, but it really caught my eye and I just love it! A great reason to use up those Nordstrom notes!

kate spade embellished sweater

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Steamer Solutions ($139)

This is amazing and the perfect solution to the dry winter weather! I would LOVE to be able give myself a full facial at home. The price isn’t bad either for what you get.

steamer

Mixed Media Sweater Dress ($89.50)

I got this dress on Black Friday and love it! I received a ton of compliments on the first wear.

Mixed Media Dress

Long Leather Gloves ($198)

I wanted these last year when they were part of The Limited’s Scandal Collection. These are a little pricey, but they are 50% off right now, so get them quickly!

opera gloves

What are your favorite things for winter?

You can also check out my Winter 2014 and Winter 2013 Favorites.



Discover the Fire Within with Angara

Disclosure: I received a complimentary necklace from Angara in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

When Angara contacted me to pick out something special I was thrilled. It’s not everyday that a girl gets jewelry! My favorite gems are rubies (my birthstone) and sapphires (my sorority stone). If you haven’t seen me mention it before, I am a Phi Sigma Sigma and our stone is the sapphire, a symbol of purity. When I first was initiated my big sister gave me a sapphire ring which I still wear. So this beautiful Sapphire and Diamond Shell Pendant was the perfect choice to add to my collection.

Sapphire Pendant

Angara is an ancient Sanskrit word that means “the fire within.” I couldn’t think of a better way to describe the world’s most beautiful gemstones. The company was founded by Ankur Daga, who created it after seeing his fellow classmates struggle to purchase engagement rings.

sapphire pendant tree

Since there is still time to get those last minute holiday purchases in, I thought I would share a few of my wish list pieces from Angara:

Diamond Encrusted Loop Knot Ring

In my quest for a fun right-hand ring, I love the look of this knot design.

diamond knot

 

Diamond Encrusted Cluster Ruby Peacock Earrings

These are truly stunning.

ruby peacock earrings

Solitaire Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Round Floating Diamonds 

I love how elegant this ring is.

Cultured pearl ring

Solitaire Look Illusion Set Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 

I’ve been eyeing diamond studs for a long time. I feel like that is one thing that every woman should have in her wardrobe.

diamond halo earrings

Oval Amethyst and Citrine Three-Stone Pendant with Diamond Halos 

I love how different this necklace is from everything else I own.

pendant

What Angara pieces are on your wish list?

sapphire pendant skirt

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