Cartier Bracelets – Friday Favorites

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In this post – Cartier Bracelets 


Let’s take a look at some pretty jewelry… the bracelets from Cartier.

FYI I am not paid to write this post (haha I wish!!) I just like them!

Now, I am not much of a jewelry person. What I mean by that is… I don’t have a ton of fancy jewelry. Like just my ring. 

I don’t even have pierced ears (who’s a wimp about the needle? this person.)

So I was daydreaming about gorgeous bracelets that I’ll never own.

That’s okay. We can all daydream. Isn’t that the point of this blog? 

Check out this bracelet! 

Oh la la! a diamond cuff!

For every day jewelry, this seems like a nice piece!

But I like the cat ones!

The amulette de Cartier collection is a newer one with tons of colors.

The Love bracelet is iconic. You have to use a screwdriver to take it on and off.

I do like the Juste Un Clou collection too.

Someone wearing the love and juste un clou bracelets.

This art nouveau bangle is so fun!

Ah! More cats!

I like this one that looks like a rope tie!

Time for some showstoppers!

Well wasn’t that fun?

Which one is YOUR favorite? I think my answer is YES. I would take any of them!

images are from Cartier.

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Friday Favorites – Linen Pants

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In this post – linen pant outfit ideas

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I LOVE linen pants.

They are great for Summer – especially if you are running errands and are constantly going back and forth between the cold air conditioning of stores and into the heat!

Except the wrinkles.

But they are so comfy I am willing to forgive the wrinkles.

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They are the perfect Summer pant. Or capri.  

Celebs love them.

Perfect for a warm Summer day. Or even a hot one… if you are out of the sun.

 They also work for transition into Fall or from Spring as well!

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An all white outfit with a lightweight cotton shirt and linen pants is super chic.  Perfect for Summer!

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Or you could go bold and dress them up!

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These ones are my favorite – they are cropped and remind me of joggers. I have them in black and tan!

I also own these linen pants in black and white – you cannot beat the price!

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Friday Favorites- Christian Dior Spring Haute Couture Details 2017

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In this post – details from the Christian Dior Spring haute couture 2017 show

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I love watching and looking at pictures from the runways – especially those from the Haute Couture shows!

Let’s enjoy a few close ups from this show.  

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Friday Favorites – Chanel Resort 2018

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In this Post – Chanel Resort 2018 – The Modernity of Antiquity 

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Like all of Chanel’s runways, you are transported to another time.

This time… Ancient Greece! You could easily be sitting at the Temple of Athena!

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 The most noticeable accessory this time are the tie up shoes- echoing the shoes of the late gladiators.

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 Make up is done in Chanel’s heavy black eyeliner.

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I confess, I wish all of these girls were allowed to smile – but I suppose that would detract from the clothes – we are here to look at the fashion not the faces!

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 I really liked their hairdos! How pretty and romantic!  

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“The criteria of beauty in Ancient then Classical Greece still holds true. There have never been more beautiful representations of women. Or more beautiful columns. The entire Renaissance, in fact, was based on antiquity.” – Karl Lagerfeld


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Friday Favorites – The Straw Handbag

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In this post – the straw handbag fashion trend for Summer

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The straw handbag seems to be having a moment right now and I am ALL for it!

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These bags aren’t just for the beach!

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I love how this classic bag is having a moment! 

All the “it” girls are toting them around!

I have several French market bags as well as a straw clutch.  

I love them all!

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You can dress them up our down.

I love how it changes your outfit looks.

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Here are a few of my favorites… I had a hard time choosing!  

What I love about this trend is that it is affordable.   

And when the trend comes and goes… you will have a FAB beach bag!

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Top row, left to right: 
Mar y Sol Striped Tote (my favorite!) || Hat Attack Round Handle Tote || KAYU Woven Seagrass Tote

Middle row, left to right: Giani Bernini Straw Tote (steal!) || Embroidered Straw Tote || Cult Gaia Small Bamboo Ark Bag  (super popular with bloggers!)

Bottom Row, left to right: Samuji Circle Straw Bag  ||  Pom Pom Tote  || Hat Attack Handle Bag

Others:
MISA Los Angeles Marrakech ‘Hola’ Bag– love the tassels and blue handle!
Straw Tote With Pom Pom Trim – great bargain!
Hat Attack Embroidered Clutch – perfect for evenings and weddings, parties!
PARIS. French Market Basket, Natural – use this all the time
Merona Women’s Large Straw Tote Handbag – great bargain!
Eugenia Kim Flavia Straw Bag – total splurge but cute!
Olivia Miller Poppy Multi Striped Straw Tote Bag – good deal, perfect for nautical theme and prep!

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Here’s one last look…

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An English Society Wedding – Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

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In this post – the wedding of Pippa Middleton to James Matthews.

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Pippa Arrived with her Father in a 1951 Jaguar. Love this! 

Her dress was a lace dress by Giles Deacon.  She wore a tulle veil with pearls by Stephen JonesMaidenhair fern tiara by Robinson Pelham, and shoes by Manolo Blahnik with pearls.

 Here are the princes arriving for the event. 

Carol Middleton (Mother of the bride) and James (her brother) arrive.  I love Carol’s pretty pink outfit.

Princess Eugenie arriving below. I love her dress!

Roger Federer and Mikka arriving…

Pippa posing for photographers with her beautiful veil.

Here you see Duchess Kate and Princess Charlotte watching her sister get out to the car!

You can see here the heart shaped detail in the back.

Ah, here is the Duchess… apparently in charge of the pageboys and bridesmaids. 

 Pippa and James look so happy!  Her dress is so pretty.

How cute are the pageboys’ outfits!

Cute picture showing the backs of the bridesmaids’ dresses.

 And look at her arms! Someone has been lifting weights!

 Here is the little Prince George hamming it up for the cameras. 

 Prince George and Princess Charlotte holding a cute heart shaped bouquet of flowers.

 The Duchess is wearing a retro inspired piece, honestly not in the most flattering color for her, but it isn’t her day and kudos for her for not upstaging it! It does match the flowergirls too!

 I liked this picture as you can see the lace of her dress in better detail and her pretty hairdo as well.

Of course it’s hard not to compare the wedding to her sister’s! 

A vintage WWII Spitfire fighter flew over the guests. There are only 50 of these left in the world!

Her wedding looked beautiful.  

So I had no idea who James Mathews is! He is a former race car driver and now a hedge fund manager worth over $2 billion!  I see no expense was spared at this wedding!

Here is a look at inside her reception… WOW!!

I love this! 

 This is like a fairytale!

How cute are they driving away in a Jaguar E (apparently a priceless car!)

 So cute!!

Congrats to the happy couple!


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Vintage Ring Boxes, Maui Trip, MET Gala, Paint and more!

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I’m BACK with Five on Friday this week and am super excited!

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Vintage Ring Boxes

Recently found the maker of these beautiful vintage inspired velvet ring boxes.

They are from The Mrs. Box. 

They are so pretty, I want to order one but I don’t know which color to choose!

There are so many pretty colors!  

 Which color would YOU choose??

PS This is not a paid advertisement – I just kind of love them!

 Maui Trip

Sharing a few highlights from vacation…

We went snorkeling several times. We spotted quite a few turtles!  I just love swimming with the turtles… they are so graceful in the water!

 Tons of fish! 

We spotted Gill (from Finding Nemo,aka a Moorish Idol) which is below! We also saw a pufferfish, Dory fish (aka blue tang), the humu humu fish.. and more.

Loved all of the fresh pineapple and papaya… sooooo good! The juice is guava- I never drink juice, except in Hawaii.

 These flowers were in the hotel and I thought they were so cool… reminded me of beehives! 

I shared a few other pictures from my trip on Instagram.

MET Costume Gala

The MET Costume Gala was this past week.  Some people actually came dressed for the theme (I won’t need to point them out – it should be quite obvious that they went for the costume as it is considered a costume gala) and others went for pretty.

The question is – would you show up following the theme and wear a costume, or opt just to look pretty?

Me… a costume!

Choosing Paint colors

This week I’ve been studying paint colors LIKE MAAAAD. 

Oh my gosh my head is spinning.

The main contenders for the kitchen cabinets ARE *drumroll*

BM 1563 Quiet Moments 

SW 6204 Sea Salt

 SW 6162 Ancient Marble

Odd the ancient marble on the screen looks super brown but in person it is really a lighter version of French grey. 

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On Trend Palm Prints – For Yourself and Your Home

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In this post: palm tree leaf prints for outfits and home decor

I am getting ready to go on vacation tomorrow and have been thinking all things tropical – specifically, palm trees!
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Let’s start with these Palm Tree Espadrilles that I needed for my trip but it is now too late to have them shipped to me! (this post contains affiliate links)

 

Lush Palm diffuser – just bought this today and it smells SO GOOD… Antica Farmacista is my favorite diffuser brand. They also make it in a hand soap and a lotion – great for your guest room if you want to spoil them, or maybe for your bathroom to spoil yourself!

I don’t have pierced ears but these earrings are so cute and fun that I almost want to pierce my ears so I can wear them!

 

 

These palm print shorts are super cute and a super good deal.

 

Palm Print dress is super relaxing for the Summer – and perfect for my tropical trip, too bad I just now found it!

Palm print swimsuit is super nice!

Ok well I only meant to pick 5 for 5 on Friday but I just kept finding cute palm tree prints so I’m just going to keep on rolling with it..

 

Cute palm tree water bottle

 

Palm Leaf Bread Plate that I love!

Palm Leaves Wallpaper – wallpaper is coming back and this is super chic!

Palm print beach towel

And last but not least, I found this palm tree cupcake recipe on Pinterest and just had to share!

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Wedding Guest Attire, Dinner Party Ideas and More…

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In this Post: What to wear to a wedding as a wedding guest, dinner party ideas, a wedding in France and more. 

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Insider’s Tip for Pulling Off Your Best Ever Dinner Party

These are great tips and the photography is beautiful.

Wedding Guest Dresses

Here are some dresses I have been eyeing…

Lavender gown

Pink Lace Frill Dress

Lace Fit and Flare (under $100)

Azalea Dress

Tropical Dress

Halter Dress

Poppy Dress

Popover Dress

Boatneck Dress

Cotton Midi

Elegant Shoes to Wear to the Wedding

Valentino Copycats

d’Orsay Evening pumps

bejeweled evening strap sandals

Bow Slingbacks

Beautiful Wedding in France

You should all check out this pretty wedding held at the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

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5 Spring Fashion Must-Haves

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In this post: 5 Spring Fashion Trends and Must-Haves

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Happy first week of Spring everyone!! I have rounded up FIVE Spring fashion must haves for this season!  I could have rattled off more, but it is Five on Friday! 

Spring Fashion Outfit Ideas and Must-Haves

Block Suede Heels

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Steal :Steve Madden (a near copycat of the Stuart Weitzman above!)

A Crossbody or Straw Bag

Splurge: Kate Spade straw crossbody, Chloe and one pictured

Steal: Straw, Crossbody (under $50!), striped straw tote 

Cold Shoulder Tops

Splurge: Silk Ivory Blouse, Bow Stripe Top, Ruffle Shirt

Steal: Topshop, EveryDay Shirt, Denim off the shoulder, striped cold shoulder

Romantic Prints: Lace and Florals

Splurgewhite lace, maxi lace, blue laceFloral Sequined dressfloral slidesfloral scarf

Steal: fit and flare lace dress, midi lace dress, short lace dressFloral MaxiSilk Maxifloral block heels

Lariat Necklace

Splurge: 14k gold twisted lariat, diamond lariat

Steal: Rebecca Minkoff, Tassel Lariat (love this!!), moon and stars lariat (just bought this one!)

What fashion must-have are you getting this season? 

I have bought a straw bag, a lariat necklace (the one above!), and floral prints!  I don’t wear heels very frequently very much anymore but love how cute they are!  I tried on a ton of cold shoulder tops and I hate how they look on me but I love how they look on everyone else!

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Oscar Fashion 2017

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The only thing I care about the Oscars is the fashion.  

I love the gowns that the actresses wear and I think it is because they are extremely nice handmade textiles! 

Our first look is this Givenchy dress worn by Emma Stone.  The fringe skirt looked beautiful as she moved.  Although to be honest, I felt like she played it a little safe – I was hoping for something a little more adventurous from Emma Stone given her Oscars look from 2015.

Ruth Nega wore this beautiful Valentino in the perfect shade of red.  This is a very Victorian look and something I would expect to see on English rose Keira Knightley.  It seems people are either on the love it or hate it list with this dress!

This Stella Mccartney dress worn by Karlie Kloss immediately had me thinking of that Tom Ford that Gwyneth Paltrow wore several years ago.  This dress is wonderful but it seems a bit copycat to me!

Below, the original gown! 

Nicole Kidman is wearing a beautiful bejeweled Armani Prive dress. Normally I am not a fan of such a pale color on pale skin, but she looks fabulous in this dress!

Taraji Henderson looks absolutely stunning in this Alberta Ferrerti. 

Jessica Biel wowed in this bold and gold Kaufman Franco number. I love that Tiffany necklace – very different and interesting!

Viola Davis look fabulous in this red Armani Prive dress.

Brie Larson’s sad face is ruining this beautiful Oscar de la Renta dress in velvet. 

This Elie Saab dress worn by Janelle Monae reminded me of a dress from the 1700s! I actually liked it as it is interesting to look at; although I am not a huge fan of the see-through top, I do appreciate all of the detail that went into making the dress.

 I think though I preferred it as it was shown on the runway without the exaggerated hips!

My Favorite dress

This Dior dress worn by Kirsten Dunst is my favorite! If it looks like it is a retro gown… it’s because it is! The design is from the 1950s!  You can see how her one-of-a-kind gown was made here.

I love the way she was styled – messy hair, red lips, interesting necklace.

The Guys…

Mahershala Ali looks stunning in this all black Ermenegildo Zegna tux.

Justin Timberlake looks great in this perfectly tailored Tom Ford.

Pharrell took a fashion risk and went with this old-fashioned styled Chanel tux.

Worst Dressed

We were scrolling through the photos and my husband and I burst out into laughter when we saw this.

Apparently this is a singer, Sia, who likes to keep her identity hidden. Mission Accomplished!

Image sources: eonline, W magazine, and Getty images. 

Who is your favorite?

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Spring Fashion Must-Have, Pretty Spring Couture and More

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Spring Must-Have Accessory… a small silk scarf!

Yes! I LOVE scarves and I am so excited to see that for this Spring companies are coming out with silk scarves at reasonable prices! No longer do you have to pay $$$ for a nice silk scarf!

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The silk scarf is wonderful because it can be worn is so many different ways – like a scarf, or a necklace, or a hat, or a belt…

Here are some 100% silk scarves that I found for a good price!

It comes in White w pink edge, Navy, Pink, and Red. – only $29!

Travel Scarf

“Chapel” Scarf – love the colors in this one!

 Swan Skinny Silk Scarf

Polka Dot Scarf

Tory Burch Sailboat Scarf – only $65 (good for TB!!)

Striped Scarf

Tour Rose Uniacke’s London Home

Rose Uniacke is a London antique dealer-turned-designer who decorates for the Beckhams and Jo Malone. Tour her London home here.

Giambattista Valli 

Thought I would share some of these close ups of details of Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2017 Couture. All pictures are from Vogue.

I am in love with all of the beading. Imagine how many hours it spent hand sewing all of these!

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Here are my favorite photos from the week.

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I was busy shopping away this past weekend and thought I would share some Spring shopping finds as I know some of these items will sell out!
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Shopping for the Home

White Ceramic Bunny with Basket – will sell out guaranteed.

Basket Egg Cup will also sell out.

Floral Bunny Salad Plates – will sell out

Bunny Basket Serving Bowl

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Bunny platter

Large snack bowl

Small snack bowl

Wheelbarrow bunny

Bunny Bowl with Butterfly – will sell out

Mackenzie Childs Black and White Rabbit

Shopping… Clothes, Shoes and Accessories!

This Breton ‘Mon Amour’ Striped shirt is sure to sell out! I bought it and LOVE it!

Tory Burch Fringed Miller Sandal

I *almost* bought these but I decided to hold off (pretty sure I’ll regret that decision)… I know these are going to sell out in this color because it is CUTE!

Franco Sarto Penny Loafer

This loafer is super cute and comes in 10 different colors!

AGL Penny Loafer

I recently bought this shoe and it is soooo comfortable and right on trend for slip-on penny loafers this year!

A cute Paris Apartment

How cute is this apartment in Paris? I was just daydreaming and was looking around on the website Paris Perfect.

Almond Flour!

I was at Costco this week and found that they are now carrying almond flour for a good price!  If you bake macarons this is a MUST have.  This is also used in many other French or European desserts so if you like to bake those things check it out!

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What to Pack to Switzerland

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I’m headed to Switzerland this September and I am SOOOO excited!! I went to Zurich once, only for a few hours, but this time we are spending more time in the country.  We are going to be doing some light hiking in the Berner Oberland! 

Now, I have checked the temperature averages and it seems it gets pretty cool there in the night time – I mean, we *are* staying in the Swiss Alps so of course it is going to be chilly.

I am going to be dressing in layers and also I have an outfit for hiking.

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What to pack and wear to Switzerland

Coat – I am bringing a waterproof jacket. I am still debating between my Barbour jacket and my North Face Rain Trench. I also have this North Face Venture Jacket too to chose from!

Fleece Pull-over – this Patagonia fleece pullover is so warm.. it will be perfect for walks in the evening and for hiking. We will be walking next to a glacier one of the days! I also have this North Face one.

Hats – Like I said, we are staying in the Alps and I get cold! I am loving these hats: Barefoot Dreams Slouch Beanie ,  embellished beanie  Fur Pom Ribbed Wool Beanie, and this cute Wool Beanie Hat With Bow.

Gloves – I don’t like cold fingers. I’m bringing gloves. These are cute Bow Glove . These Knitted Glove  are a good deal.  These Tech Gloves are for those who are glued to their phones – you can still wear them AND text on your phone!

Sunglasses – There is a lot of glare up in the mountains, so look stylish with some sunglasses. I like these Tory Burch, and these Ray-Ban ‘Original Aviator’

Backpack for Hiking – You need to carry a backpack while hiking so you can store your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and snacks! I like these Northface one and two

Hiking Pants – Well, you need hiking pants for your hikes! I like these Kuhl Pant or Columbia Trail Pant  I also like wearing these Zella Leggings  and these adidas Pants

Hiking Boots – Hiking boots are a must for hiking in the mountains. Regular tennis shoes just don’t have the same amount of grip or support in them. I bought these ones by Ahnu and I really want these ones by these ones by Danner .

Scarves – Europeans love their scarves! This one is cute :Plaid Wool Scarf, I love my Burberry Scarf 

This Plaid Fringe Scarf is a good deal.

Purse for Travel – I love either a cross body bag or a bag that folds down into nothing.  This Crossbody Bag is super cute, this Crossbody Bag is a deal ($39!) as is this Crossbody Bag .  I LOVE my little Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Bag.

Umbrella – A little travel umbrella is super useful in a place where it rains a lot!  I like this Polka Dot Travel Umbrella and this  Lightweight Mini Umbrella. 

Jeans – Jeans are a must. I am wearing black jeans and Skinny Jeans. TheseStretch Skinny Jeans  are one of my faves and they are $68 and look great! 

Cardigans – Layering is key when dressing in the Spring and Fall in climates like Switzerland where it is chilly at night but nice in the day.  Here are the cardigans I have my eyes on: Oversized Knitted Cardigan,Long-sleeved wool and cashmere knit cardiganLightweight V-Neck Cardigan, Drape Front Wool & Cashmere Cardigan.

Sunscreen – the glare on the mountains is strong and the elevation is higher. You will get sunburned if you aren’t careful, so I wear this Clinique Sunscreen.

Other Shoes – I love my Chloé ‘Flat – perfect for dressing up for dinner or walking around.  I also bring an extra pair of tennis shoes – my Converse  are my go to and Europeans always ask me where I got them! 

Shirts – this basic V-Neck Tee  is my go to.  I LOVE wearing tunics – here are my favorites ones: Tunic – plain colors. Stripe Split Hem Tunic. This one is a little dressier: Long-SleeveTunic.  Also I am loving plaid shirts this year, especially for the Fall. I like this ‘Ex Boyfriend Plaid’ Cotton Shirt , this  Plaid Button Front Shirt, and this Plaid Tunic Shirt(only $44)!

A Dress – I am bringing a silk dress this year because one of the hotels we are staying at is a little fancy and you have to wear nicer clothes.  I am choosing this Sleeveless Silk Shift Dress  because it folds up small, is wrinkle resistant, and I can also wear leggings under if it I wanted.  This  Silk Crepe De Chine Shirt Dress is a nice pick too!

I am SO EXCITED to go to Switzerland! It seems to be so picturesque! I am hoping it doesn’t rain the whole time we are there!  We are going to places like this…

 and this…

 and this…

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What to pack in your carry-on for long international flights! This is one of my #1 posts! 

Are you headed to Paris? Here is my What to pack and wear for your trip to Paris! 

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks 2016!

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OKAY everyone! This week the Nordstrom Anniversary sale started for Nordstrom cardholders.  It opens to the general public tomorrow. As a card holder I already shopped the sale and grabbed all of my favorites… some of the things I purchased are already sold out! GAH! 

So, here’s my guide to my favorite picks for this year!
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Favorite Picks

One  //  Two  //  Three  //  Four 

My Mother bought #1 which is PERFECT for traveling.
#2 is a really great bargain!
 We have a bag very similar to #3 and LOVE it… it is great for taking on the airplane.
 I *almost* purchased #4 but my glasses wouldn’t fit in it.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Favorite Picks

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine

These Kate Spade earrings (#1) are a great buy!

The Jo Malone Perfume set (#2) is perfect)

The clarisonic brush head set (#3) is a great deal

I am loving the Burberry and Kate spade watches they have!

#6 is a great plaid blanket scarf for Fall and is under $20!! 

If you have been dying for a pair of So Real Dior Sunglasses (#7), they are on sale!
I bought #8 in turquoise but they come in lots of colors
Love #9, also love this bracelet too!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Favorite Picks

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine
I bought the patagonia pullover for my upcoming trip to the Alps!
The Zella leggings (#2) are my favorite.
The dress (#3) Is SUPER CUTE
I must be digging plaid: #4 is a vest, #5 is a plaid shirt, and #6 is a plaid shirt dress! Get these out for your Fall photos!
#7 is a pretty denim shirt.
I own #8 in several colors.
I love this Vince sweater (#9)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Favorite Picks

One // Two // Three // Four

They have BARBOUR coats on sale! WHAT! (#1)

#2 is a beautiful Ralph Lauren Coat!

I love #3 for Winter and also am digging the over the knee boots of #4!

There were SO MANY CHOICES at the sale I could only feature some of them… 

Ok, maybe just a few more…

I LOVE these JEANS and these jeans (bought this second pair).

These stacking rings are so much fun!

I was *this close* to buying these penny loafers (but I recently bought these flats so I felt bad!)

I bought this exclusive eye and cheek set from Laura Mercier. It’s great!

If you are looking to buy a Clarisonic, now is your chance! They are $40 off!

These Voluspa Candles are a great deal!

This Hermes mini set is super duper cute!

I LOOOOVE Antica Farmacista for my house reed diffusers! They are lovely and I totally stocked up!

You can also shop certain parts of the sale below…

Shop Women’s Shoe Sale HERE.
Shop Women’s Beauty Exclusives HERE.
Shop the Men’s Sale HERE.
Shop Children’s sale HERE.
Shop the Women’s Anniversary Sale Here.


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