The Perfect Chambray Shirt

June 10, 2016
arm party
Happy Friday!  I love exploring the city and when we stumbled across  this wall we were giddy with excitement!  If there is one thing I am jealous of California, it's all the fabulous painted walls and murals their city has to offer.  I am tempted to DIY a pink wall for myself and store it in the garage.  I could only imagine how that conversation would go with Joe..... something like " it's a prop wall, and no you may not throw it away" and "yes I am keeping it".  Ha ha.  I have to watch him or he will clean out the garage of projects I am, well we will call it "contemplating" to do! I will let you know if I paint a faux wall pink!  

So let's discuss my outfit.  My Talbot's Chambray shirt was a smart purchase this spring.  You definitely need one of these as a versatile item.  My Loft shorts I purchased last year for my trip to Laguna Beach and they have another great selection of shorts this season.  I always love mixing turquoise with chambray.  Something about it feels so southwest to me.  My Gucci bag is vintage, as in from the early 80's vintage!  I was a smart girl knowing what to hang onto from those days.  I receive a lot of compliments on these cross strap sandals.   Mine are last season from J Crew, but they are available this year from Old Navy and I linked to them below!  Hope you have a relaxing weekend and enjoy some sunshine!  I know I will!  






Chambray top  //  Shorts options here and here  //  Sunnies  //  Watch  //  Belt  //  Gucci Vintage  // Sandals  //   Lipstick  //

Today I am linking up with Tania on Wednesday’s Wardrobe.
Linking up here too

Wednesday Wants / Father's Day Edition

June 08, 2016
Celebration
This weeks editions of Wednesday wants is a fun one for Dads!  Who else struggles with what to get the men in your life? Sometimes when they seem so easy to please and low maintenance it is a bigger struggle!  Here are a few fun ideas that is sure to please any guy!






1  Fitbit  // 2  Bose Bluetooth speaker  //  3 Ray-Ban Clubmasters   //  4 Baseball hat   //   5  Armour IPhone case  //  6   Adidas Sneakers  //  7  Belt  //  8  G Shock Watch  //  

3 Things I learned with Chanel

June 06, 2016
Beauty
I attended a beauty event last Tuesday evening hosted by The Blog Guild and Town Center Crossing Macy's in Leawood. The Chanel beauty counter was our featured beauty product for this evenings event and we were treated to gorgeous color palettes, fabulous fragrances, and a skin care that will make you feel like a million bucks! Town Center Macy's in Leawood is the only Macy's in Kansas that has a Chanel counter.  That makes it very handy for when you need a refill of a product, or to play with the new colors.  With out all the hassle of the mall, the Town Center Crossing Macy's is a perfect spot to shop.





 Our theme for the evening was Eyes speak volumes, and we were going for dramatic eyes.  It's funny how you can wear makeup for so many years and yet there is always something new to learn.  I love when a makeup line evolves with the trends.  Rance, our consultant for the class was wonderful.  He took the time to assist each person with the right product for her skin type, showed us all how to do a perfect tight line, and even had some of us stepping out of our comfort zones (me) in colors we generally would select.  (It wasn't a pink lipstick)





So what 3 things did I learn? 

  • When you apply a tight line to your upper lid keep it on the lashes in a dotting pattern, not drawing a line motion.  It applies so smooth and glides right on. 

  • To select your correct shade of blush, make a tight fist, then release it and squeeze your ring finger (any finger will do) at the tip.  The color your finger tip shade is will be your natural blush of your cheeks



  • Apply your eye cream to the orbital bone of your eye.  Not actually directly under the eye area.  Believe it or not, you can actually over hydrate the delicate skin under your eyes and you will create white bumps.

I was the model for the evening so the only pics I have of my makeup are from my snapchat!!
My new favorite products I added to my makeup bag are the Le Volume mascara, Lash Primer, and I love the CC cream.


 What are some of your favorite Chanel products?  Anything I need to know about?




Blush Pink and Peonies

June 03, 2016
Beads
Happy Friday!  It has been a whirlwind of a week.  Between Monday was a holiday, events during the week and well.... sunshine, I am looking forward to this weekend!  I have a list too long to count of emails I need to respond to, pictures to edit, and with a forecast of nothing but sunshine I feel compelled to work outside all weekend! I am continuing to shop my closet and exploring the countless outfits I have created.  This tank is from Madewell two years ago, and my shoes are last season but they have a few great options currently.  The shorts are new this year and super comfy.  My blush Banana Republic jacket is from early last fall and it was so popular it sold out in no time.  I hate there are not any good options to link to for you to create this look from your own closet, but I was able to find a few blush jackets that are similar.  If blush isn't your color, substitute it out for your favorite jacket.
Style Tip:  Throw a heel on with a pair of shorts, add a few key pieces of jewelry and your outfit just elevated itself. Oh, and add a bunch of gorgeous peonies and you're good to go!! 
Enjoy your weekend lovelies and I will see you back here Monday with a recap of my Chanel event I attended, what I discovered, and what I purchased.  






Shorts  //  Tank   //  Jacket  sold out (Options here and here)  //  Pink Pumps sold out (Love these and these)  //  Sunnies  //  Necklace( Options)  //  Watch  //  Lipstick  //

Today I am linking up with Tania on Wednesday’s Wardrobe.

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