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Friday Favorites - March 2

There are so many pieces of jewelry, beauty products, shoes, handbags, clothes, cool services and more that I love! I'm happy there are plenty of Fridays in the year that I can share a few of my favorites each week.

Micah Yancey for 81 Poppies - "Golden Glory Four Leaf Clover" necklace, $98
I'm hoping luck comes my way in more than one direction this year! This lucky four leaf clover charm, created by jewelry designer Micah Yancey, is the perfect addition to any jewelry wardrobe and looks great layered with other delicate necklaces. The Golden Glory Four Leaf Clover is dipped in 24 karat gold and sits on a 14 karat gold filled 18" chain with a lobster clasp. Plus check out these adorable "Lucky Charm" outfit combinations, featuring the Golden Glory necklace, as seen on the BonBon blog! For more information about this collection, visit bonbonbymicahyancey.com or find Micah Yancey for 81 Poppies on Facebook.


NARS Sheer Lipstick, Dolce Vita, $24

I absolutely ADORE NARS Sheer Lipstick in Dolce Vita. This dusty rose color is my everyday go-to - and it is a flattering color on every skin tone. Because it is a sheer formula, the color pigments provide a more natural tint making it a great color for day or night. I also love that it is enriched with Vitamin E, which gives it a non-drying and moisturizing feel. Try it - and you will want every color.

     

This should really be an obsession... I love blow dry bars - no cuts, no color - just a fabulous blow out! I have been working to grow my hair out for quite some time now, and having it styled a few times a months keeps me from cutting it. This is an affordable luxury that I try to take advantage of at least once or twice a month. Plus when your hair looks great, you feel great! I try to keep "bad hair days" to a minimum. My two go-to spots in town are Blo - Austin (Ask for Jeris, he has a special talent with the curling iron that creates the most AMAZING waves and curls!) and Blast Blow Dry Bar (Ask for Heather, she really takes her time to give you a polished look!). Each blow dry bars will have their own unique hair menus to describe the type of styles you can select. When I visit Blo, I love to go for the "Red Carpet" or "Holly Would" looks, and at Blast, I opt for a more casual "Flatter Me Up" look.

"Red Carpet" Looks at Blo

"Flatter Me Up" at Blast

A professional blow out for $35 is a fabulous price to pay to save you the time and energy of doing your own hair. Plus you will walk out with a silky, shiny and gorgeous 'do that will, hopefully, last for 2-4 days, which leads me to my next favorite....

Klorane - Dry Shampoo, $18
Having thick, curly, sometimes dry - sometimes oily, hair, I always want to get a blow out (either professional or at-home) to last as long as possible. I am also a bit lazy and don't want to have to wash and dry it more than 2-3 times a week. Dry shampoo is such a lifesaver (and hair-saver). I do not know what I would do without it now! It keeps my hair refreshed between washes, as well as adding in a little more "oompf" when it starts to feel flat. I have tried so many different brands, but ultimately - my hair works best with Klorane's Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk (Aerosol). It does not leave a white after-spray residue, when combed out correctly, and the aerosol can makes it is easy to use. It is also unscented and paraben free for those with a sensitive scalp. I also like Oscar Blandi's Pronto Dry Shampoo ($19) as it has a great lemon-y scent, and for a less expensive option, I recommend TRESemme's Fresh Start Dry Shampoo ($5.50), which also has a citrus scent.

And lastly this week... who doesn't love TURQUOISE (and a sale)?


Color your wardrobe with spring-ready Stella & Dot jewelry on sale now! Select affordable jewelry styles just became even more irresistible, now at 25% off through the month of March.

O2 Designs: Pink Pearl Swing


After obsessively following The Possessionista, I was introduced to a gorgeous hand-made jewelry company, O2 Designs, created by Oznette (Ozzie) Osbourne and her mother-in-law, Raquel. Last summer, I fell in love with her Swing necklaces, which I had also seen featured on PeopleStyleWatch.com! I followed Ozzie's creations and success through Twitter and Facebook, as her jewelry has been spotted on various celebrities, including Halle Berry, Jewel, Alyssa Milano and my friend, Natalie Getz!

Shortly after discovering the Swing necklaces, I also learned that Ozzie custom-designed pieces for her customers! Wanting something unique, delicate and pretty, I inquired about having a pearl swing necklace created just for me. A few weeks later, a Pink Pearl Swing necklace arrived.


I absolutely ADORE this necklace! It is has about one inch of pink pearl beads on a 16" 14k gold-filled chain, but it is also available in a gold-filled 18" chain or a 16" or 18" sterling silver chain.

I love to wear it layered with either one of my Stella & Dot delicate necklaces, the Ever After or the On the Mark, or my adorable Maya Brenner W Initial necklace. To finish the look, I prefer to pair these dainty necklaces with simple Stella & Dot Essential Gold Studs.
Maya Brenner Designs - Asymmetrical Mini Letter Necklace "W"
Stella & Dot - Delicates

Much to my surprise (but not really, because it's a beautiful piece), Ozzie added the Pink Pearl Swing necklace to her design collection! Check out the Pink Pearl Swing and more of O2 Designs' beautiful, hand-crafted pieces at o2designsonline.com.

Pink Pearl Swing - O2 Designs

Friday Favorites - February 17

Thank goodness it's Friday. Tonight, I'm headed to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin with a friend to see "This Means War" and get my Chris Pine/Reese Witherspoon fix. So plans changed and my friend's husband wound up with pneumonia - and it became an Italian takeout and DVR kind of night. Plus the weather is rainy so I'm looking forward to curling up on the couch.

This week's round-up of my favorite finds:

Dana Rebecca Designs - Lauren Joy Mini

Joie - Agata Dress in Caviar
Credit: Pacific Coast News; PeopleStyleWatch.com
Miranda Kerr - I love this entire outfit: a cute white tee, peachy-pink straight leg or skinny jeans and a pair of nude sandals. It would also look great with a few gold bangles or a delicate necklace and sparkly studs! I just may have to do an outfit inspiration post on this look.



LOFT's brand ambassadors, the "LOFT Girls", gathered up pieces from the spring collection and paired together their favorites. Quite a few of their looks are now my new favorites. It looks like I'll be making a stop by the LOFT store this weekend, plus everything is 30% off for President's Day Weekend!

“Thanks to LOFT, I started wearing brightly colored pants late last year and never looked back! The look is still easy and casual, but more unique than basic blue denim. I love pairing a striped top with bold pants like these yellow ones.” Haley Marie Dillon, LOFT Girl Dallas, TX
Jacket: Style #276973
Top: Style #274628
Belt: Style #277876
Pants: Style #272942
Booties: Style # 276545
“Mint continues to gain popularity among bloggers and fashion lovers this year, and I love how these cropped pants and pastel blouse scream spring time without being too girly or expected.” Haley Marie Dillon, LOFT Girl Dallas, TX
Shop This Look:
Top: Style #274967
Belt: Style #277850
Pants: Style #274285
Sandals: Style #276550
“This is a great spring top that will go with great with my white loft pencil skirt!” Lauren Wasp, LOFT Girl Georgetown
Shop this Look:
Top: Style # 278102
Belt: Style #274424
Skirt: Style #269050
Clutch: Style #276013
I am thinking these could not only be great outfits for spring, but also the Texas Style Council conference or my birthday trip to New York!

Spring 2012 Color Palette - Bold, Bright Colors
Stella & Dot is right on trend with the bold jewels and accessories to match the gorgeous spring 2012 color trends. I have worn neutrals all winter and I cannot wait to add these pops of color into my spring/summer wardrobe - and accessorize them with pieces from the amazing Spring 2012 Stella & Dot Collection!