Coco Chanel famously once said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.”  But with all due respect to the brilliant Ms. Coco, we’re tucking that theory away for a rainy day, because we can’t help by idolize the idea of layering necklaces to create one bold statement.  Piling on necklace after necklace just seems […]

Sometimes, we need to take a deep breath and focus on balancing our lives. That’s when Nialaya bracelets come in. Designer Jannik Olander creates natural material bracelets that each are suppose to have specific healing properties. It doesn’t hurt that they are very stylish too. Wear them one by one, or stack them up your arm for winning combinations day […]

Fact: Opposites attract.  It’s a simple theory that produces great results because some things are just better when they are mashed together in unexpected ways. To prove just how magnificently brilliant and easy this contradictory concept is we’re styling sets of twinsies that create harmonious pairings.  An astonishingly sophisticated evening darling – denim with sequins; a daringly eccentric ensemble – […]

Blotting papers are a must for any woman who wants to maintain a shine-free face on-the-go. And Tatcha’s Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers ($12 for a pack of 30 sheets) are hands-down the best oil absorbers in beauty. They’re all natural, made of 100% Abaca Leaf with some gold flakes thrown in. They mop up slick skin gently, without removing moisture […]

For those fashion mavens who pride themselves on being in-the-know when it comes to the new ‘it’ designer, may we introduce you to (drumroll please), Sophia Webster. Webster launched her eponymous footwear collection a few short seasons ago.  Her passion for prints, mixing, matching, and artfully mismatching can make a girl weak in the knees.  She has an astute attention […]

The wonderful thing about summer is all the parties (weddings, showers, cocktails after work, charity events, etc.).  The frustrating thing about summer is all the parties, mainly because I am forever plagued with the challenge of what to wear. I need a look to satiate my cravings for capturing au courant moments while still fitting within the appropriate soirée dress […]

August is now in full swing, and unfortunately it’s hard not to start having those fleeting thoughts of season coming to a close. However, we still have plenty of time to squeeze in sweet summer occasions, including lazy afternoons at the beach and breezy evening get-togethers by the shore. Lancôme’s Vernis in Love Lacquer, $15, is the brand’s stunning, South-of-France […]

No, we’re completely serious. It really works! We are usually very skeptical about beauty products that come across our desks, especially ones that have the word ‘instant’ in the name, but Juice Beauty definitely lives up to their claims. One of our editors tested the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Life Algae Mask and she couldn’t stop raving about […]

Fashion has gone the distance and crossed over and into the wonderful world of fitness. There’s something for everyone in the activewear category these days.  Luckily the workout industry has refined how we dress for exercise success.  Catering to our needs to hide a tummy, boost a booty, support and flatter the busty or, not so busty all in performance […]

Oh, the conundrum of what to wear to a cocktail soirée. Sure the obviously necessary party dress is a shoo-in, but what really makes the look standout in a sea of LBDs is often underrated – the cocktail sandal.  And any good fashionphile knows, you can’t skimp on the details.  Stage a show stopping entrance in these highly covetable heels.  […]