Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund

Laura Mercier, brilliant French make-up artist, is known for her subtly chic products.  Her make-up helps women to enhance their natural features.  This brand is a great pick-me up and always gives me that extra glow.

Now, I have a new reason to love Laura Mercier: for her Ovarian Cancer Fund. This cause is near and dear to my heart.  Ovarian cancer is an extremely under publicized form of women's cancer that is not only hereditary, but is extremely deadly if not caught early.

Laura Mercier is donating 100% of the proceeds of the products to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund.  She is an amazing woman who is thankful for her success and who is doing something to help others.

One of the products, the Bonne Mine Healthy Glow for face and cheeks set, is a compact filled with creams and blushes to restore color and a healthy glow to your complexion.  Laura said that cancer patients would come to her for a pick-me-up and she was happy to be able to give back to these brave and amazing women so they can feel confident and beautiful while enduring such a trying disease.  The compact is travel sized, so it is perfect for a busy woman on the go.

Please support this cause, or at least educate yourself about it.

Francesca's Collections: bright baubles, printed tops and other fun finds!

I knew Francesca's Collections was a hip and affordable boutique that I visited in Chicago.   When I saw a Francesca's in the Tropicana hotel in Atlantic City this past weekend, I realized with glee that not only is it a chain, it has a WEBSITE!!

Francesca's arranges their clothes and jewels by color.   They sell kitchy items such as funky note pads and squirrel shaped erasers.  The prices are reasonable for these off-color fashion/ trend items (averaging between $20-$50).  From sunglasses to tights to earrings galore, there is something for everyone at this store.

They also have selected "manager's special" sales that highlight the trendiest products of the week.  Ever changing product assortment with a boutique feel makes this store a lovable treasure!

Check out the website and see if there's a Francesca's near you!

Mustache collection :)

Cute Dresses:

 Statement Jewels:

Bags of all shapes and sizes:

Gap Pure was made for me

Imagine the effortless slouchiness of a perfect comfy tee that does not cost $80. For the girl who worships high fashion but balks at boutique prices... for the lady who wants to be comfortable without looking like a slob and who wants to own a shirt that she can wash 4 times without it completely unraveling... I give you: Gap Pure.

I am wearing a simple v-neck t-shirt by Gap Pure that I bought today, and I am seriously considering never taking it off.  Until I buy more.  Here:

Where has this been all my life? I don't know. I don't care. I just want more!

ROOKIE of the Year- Kids Clothing Store!

Ever the shameless self-promoter, it is my due diligence to inform the world, or at least my "world of readers" about an extremely exciting moment for me and my co-workers:

THE OPENING OF THE ROOKIE STORE!

What the heck is the Rookie Store, you may ask... Well, it is a children's clothing store that sells the brands that my co-workers and I design: Levi's, Converse and Nike... all for KIDS!

Tucked away in the up and coming suburb of Manhattanville, a lovely place to live for families by the way, the Rookie Store has opened up its first location at 99th St and Colombus Ave on the Upper West Side of NYC.


According to online buzz from The West Side Rag, local sports celebs may even be showing up at the grand opening of the store.  Check out the website to get a coupon off your first purchase!

Check out some pictures I pulled from the RookieUSA facebook page, and be sure to visit the store!!!

FJALLRAVEN-the backpack that HAUNTS ME!

Everywhere I turn, I see a rectangular backpack with a logo of a fox and Swedish language! I thought I was going crazy, or that my subway train was overrun by European tourists.    Then, I noticed the same backpack at a trend-forward denim store, Industrie Denim in San Francisco.

THEN, I was on JCREW's KIDS website tonight, and voila! Swedish backpack!  After the universe smacking me repeatedly on the head with this fox icon, I decided I needed find out what the heck all of the hype is about.

Name:  Fjällräven® classic Kanken backpack

Tell me a little about yourself:  Well, my name means "arctic fox." I am a frame backpack made of super-durable nylon. I come in a variety of bright colors and I am proud to boast a brand heritage of 60 years, and all the Scandinavian kids have been toting me around since I debuted in 1978!


PLUS, AMERICANS THINK I AM SUPER TRENDY!!!

There is even a site called I Love my Kanken!

I'm not sure if I will actually buy one.... would you?

 

Bellatrix Digital Print Tops. leSTRANGE faux sweater/ sequin prints!

The Bellatrix brand, bearing the same name as the feared villain in the Harry Potter movies but having Nothing to do with Harry Potter, has a Nordstrom exclusive top that is leSTRANGE, in a very good way. 

This Digital Print top is the perfect answer to a summer sweater.  Light weight, silky fabric is printed with a digital image of a cable-knit sweater! This top is a great way to add texture to your look while staying cool in these NYC heat waves. The print is sure to turn heads as people try to figure out what the heck you are wearing... but in a good way.  Plus, the sheer yoke and back neck tie add some serious style!

Get yours now at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale while the prices are still low for this brand new item!  I bought it in Cable Knit Print and Sequin Print.

Nordstroms: Trend Jewels!

Baubles of all shapes, colors and sizes.  Bold on-trend cocktail rings, bangles, dangling earrings and statement necklaces.  Nordstrom has really stepped up its trend factor. Check out some of my favorite picks below: