Fab Find of the Week

Feast your eyes on this fabulous sparkly Chanel handbag, spotted by yours truly at the Bellagio Las Vegas boutique this week. If ever there was a stunning, feminine, standout bag to add to a collection, this is certainly it. A girl can dream, right?

Kardashian Kollection Launches Denim

Just in case you're one to keep your pulse on the latest and greatest from the Kardashians, I've got the scoop for you. Kourtney, Kim and Khloé are excited to announce KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION DENIM available exclusively at Sears and Sears.com. With styles ranging from the high rise boot cut (Khloe) to the low rise skinny leg (Kourtney), there's a style suited for every body shape. Or, at least, that's the idea. $68 each at a Sears near you, ladies.

FREECITY Sale!

You might remember my visit to the FREECITY Hollywood location way back when, when I adored their cozy cute, colorful and spirited basics, but wasn't loving their steep prices. If you felt my pain, then you're in luck: the brand is having first ever sale this week, slashing 50-75% off retail prices. Yeah, you heard me.

Details below:

On My Radar

There's a new jewelry designer on my radar and I just had to spread the word. Alexandra Moosally has quirky cute designs like hearts, cherries, apples and many, many more--mostly in rose gold and pave diamonds (my two faves.) As a vegetarian, I'm a fan of the carrot necklace below.



Adorable, right?

Estee Lauder Luncheon

I'm pretty much always on the go, and this week I was delighted to slow down for a bit and attend a truly fabulous Estee Lauder luncheon at a gorgeous estate in Beverly Hills. Aerin Lauder and Carolyn Murphy (who, at 38, still earned herself a spot on last year’s Forbes “Top Paid Models” list) hosted the elegant affair, and I was seated next to the brand's Global President, Jane Hertzmark Hudis. I was introduced to the uber-luxurious new Re-Nutriv skin care set (ringing in at a mere $950 retail) and have been pampering my skin with its decadent benefits ever since!
I'll do a full review of the anti-aging products in another post, but for now, a glimpse at the beautiful event:

Ariel Gordon Jewelry & Tucker Sample Sale!

Looks pretty fab, darlings!

Oooh La La!

Swimsuit season is (thankfully) still a long ways off, but just in case any of you are planning for an exotic tropical getaway sometime soon, there's still plenty of sultry swimwear to pick from--even in the middle of winter. Take this coquettish one-piece by JETS by Jessika Allen White Label. The strapless silhouette is flattering and flirty; the lace detail is glamorous, sexy and retro chic.



Top with high-waisted shorts or a sheer maxi skirt for a high-fashion cover-up that you can wear well beyond the beach.
$315 here.

Obsessed!

It's certainly no secret that my bathroom counter/shower/cabinets/any ounce of storage in my apartment is positively bursting to the brim with beauty products, so goodness knows that the last thing I need in life are extra bottles of shampoo and conditioner to add to the rotation.

But when I recently sampled John Frieda Full Repair products, I snapped them up without any hesitation. While my (color-treated, heat-styled) locks are usually spoiled by fancy salon lines like Kerastase, Joico, Gloss Moderne, Aveda and more, this drugstore range changed my world completely. They left my hair silky smooth and manageable--a far cry from the results I often times get even when using pricey products. And even if you have fuss-free healthy hair, everyone could use a little extra TLC in the winter. Go on, try the line--they are well worth their mass retail price tag.

Getting Glam for the Golden Globes

I made the rounds this weekend to several Golden Globes beauty lounges and gifting suites made available to Hollywood's hottest celebs and VIP media, as well. From manicures and makeup to spray tans and braid bars, there was no shortage of gratis glam services to enjoy, and some serious swag to be had! Awards season is a frenzied, chaotic time of the year, but it's also rejuvenating and down-right fabulous in so many ways. Check out these shots from the HBO Luxury Lounge, Wella Beauty Bar, InStyle Beauty Lounge and The Hospitality Suite.

Time to Shine!

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, loves! It's my birthday week, (not to mention Golden Globes are this weekend), so I've enjoyed quite a busy few days hitting the town, mingling about with my favorites, relaxing (I indulged in an 80-minute massage at Murad on Tuesday), dining out (Sushi Zo rocked my world), pampering, prepping and more! Life could be worse, right? Tonight I'm going all out with a sparkly birthday bash in Beverly Hills. I've tried on every glimmery dress in Southern California (really...I did), and this is the winner:


A gunmetal beaded number from Mandalay with a plunging neckline and sheer mesh panel. Sexy, sophisticated...and most importantly, sparkly! What do we think?

In Love.

Spent my Sunday at Neiman Marcus and fell in love. The Chanel 'Chain Me' shopping tote is exactly what I need in my life. It's functional, roomy, classy and perfect for everyday. I can't stop thinking about it, and am seriously considering it as an early birthday present to myself. The collection is flying off shelves, so I better move fast. But seriously, what's not to love?




Below are a few pensive pics of me pondering the designer purchase outside of Neiman's that my sis snapped to poke fun of me with...and why yes, that is a Chanel bag (from several seasons ago!) that I'm carrying. See? Chanel is always a wise investment.






Fashion Credits: Jacket by Topshop, Lace Tank from J. Crew, Wax Denim Skinny Jeans by Lucky Brand Jeans, Suede Platforms from Shoe Dazzle, Handbag by Chanel.

Sparkly Soles

As you may have guessed I'm a bit of a sparkle-a-holic, so when it comes to shoes, it's no surprise that my glittery silver 'disco ball' peep-toe pumps are in heavy rotation. In fact, so much so that they are tragically shredding and falling apart, so it's about time I replaced them in 2012, yes? I've searched high and low (after all, I do have a sparkle birthday party coming up this weekend), and while these Miu Miu heels are pretty much perfection, their $970 price tag is not.


Instead, I've settled on these lovely Nine West versions ringing in at a mere $99. Five inches of heel, one inch of platform and plenty of glamorous fabulousity to last me countless nights out on the town.




Cheers to that!

Fresh Florals

Happy New Year, loves! It's always at this time of the year that I anxiously await spring. I've never been a big fan of winter (aside from Christmas and my birthday), primarily because of the drab fashion, as I've always been more of a sun dress and sandals kind of girl. This fresh floral dress from Leifsdottir (one of my fave contemporary brands of all time) is a great transitioning piece. Pair with tights and boots now, and come sunnier weather, add nude heels and you're all set!





$228 at Anthropologie.

Adding it to the Wish List...

Not going to lie, I actually do want one of these POP phone receivers. They plug right into your cell, so those lengthy phone dates with girlfriends will feel retro chic and fun (not to mention more comfortable) again. I've seen the colorful assortment of regular POP phones, but recently discovered there's far more fabulous version out from Swarovski Elements. Equipped with a high quality speaker and microphone, pick up / hang up button, compatible with iPhone and iPad and adorned with 2,175 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, this suddenly went to the top of my wish list! Too bad it's retailing at $840...yes, really.





Available in black or purple.
http://www.swarovski-crystallized.com/

Sparklies.

Just a few unexpected stunners that I think are mighty special: