My Favorite Boots

TOMS 

Desert Wedge High Bootie

My favorite pair of shoes these days are my wedge booties by TOM’s. I wear them literally every other day because they go with every outfit and are so comfortable. Another benefit is I get tons of compliments when I wear them which I'm sure everyone can agree is awesome.

I honestly never heard of TOM’s until I attended a Direct Marketing Association (DMA) conference last fall in Boston. The Founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie, was one of the keynotes and spoke about how he created a business model to help fund his passion for helping people. His model is very simple but impactful. For every product sold, a person in need is helped. His business started off as every pair of shoes sold resulted in a pair of shoes given. Today it has expanded to include eyewear, bags and coffee.

After having luck with first pair bought, I went back and bought a similar pair in brown and a pair of their traditional flats. They are just as comfortable when walking around the city or traveling.

Do you have a pair of TOMS? If so what’s your experience with them?

For those who are interested in buying these shoes, they are still available at Nordstrom, buy them right now, you won't be disappointed. 

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/toms-desert-wedge-high-bootie-women/3706986?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK

Tom Desert Wedge Booties - Black, Taupe, Grey

Blake Mycoskie gifting shoes

Pantone Color of the Year - 2016

Pantone Color of the Year

Rose Quartz and Serenity 

Every year Pantone studies trends in art, fashion and design and announces the color of the year. The industry follows suit launching decor, fashion and designs in the chosen color. For the first time in 2016, Pantone chose two shades for the color of the year: Rose Quartz and Serenity. 

Rose Quartz and Serenity provide a balance reflecting wellness and a sense of order and peace.  Given the current economic climate and 2016 being an election year we could all use some serenity and peace in our lives.

In addition, the world is now embracing color as unilateral and we have moved away from the idea that pink is only for girls. Men now embrace pink with comfort and confidence proving this theory. 

Have you purchased either of these colors this spring? Men, do you proudly wear your pink?

A Carolina Herrera design for spring. 

Sample of Rose Quartz

Sample of Serenity

Thomas Pink - Combination of Rose Quartz & Serenity

Tory Burch - Spring 2016 Collection - Serenity

Tory Burch - Spring 2016 Collection - Rose Quartz

Rose Water for Skin Care

Rose Water for Skin Care

At least once a week someone compliments me on my skin and asks what products I use. I am happy to share some of my secrets that I have uncovered through some trial and error testing out certain products.

One of my secret tricks on attaining a clean clear complexion is using Rose Water on my face every single day. It serves dual purpose, it refreshes my skin and hydrates.

Before I apply any makeup I spritz my face with rose water. Not only does it smell great but as mentioned it helps hydrate my skin and prepare it for makeup application. I notice my foundation blends it much easier when I apply rose water. At night when I take off my makeup I spritz my face once again and use a makeup remover wipe to cleanse my skin.

I am a huge makeup junkie and in my travels am on a constant hunt of new brands of rose water to try. There are a few brands that I alternate between which all have worked really well for me. Below are some brands I have tried, tested and receive my seal of approval.

Give it a try and let me know how it works out for you.  

L'Occitane

http://usa.loccitane.com/rose,82,1,29225,0.htm

Rose Hydrating Mist

Mario Badescu

https://www.mariobadescu.com/

Rosewater Facial Spray

Fab India

http://www.amazon.in/Fabindia-Face-Rose-Water-100ml/dp/B00G7FE5B2

Rose Facial Water

Dabur Gulabari

http://www.dabur.com/Products-Personal%20Care-Dabur%20Gulabari

 

Premium Rose Water

Louis Vuitton Cross Body Bag

Louis Vuitton Cross Body Bag

I felt it was only right to answer the question posted in my profile in my very first blog.

What is the most loved item in your closet? 

Well there are so many items to choose from and I am not exaggerating when I say that I have four closests to my name. Two at my apartment and two at my parents’ house. What can I say, I like to shop! So as you can imagine it was tough to narrow down to just one item. 

However, I decided to feature an item I use the most often since I purchased it last spring. My Louis Vuitton Cross Body Bag.

I purchased this bag in Rome, Italy at the Louis Vuitton shop outside of the Trevi Fountain. It was honestly love at first sight. I have definitely gotten my money's worth because I use it at minimum 3-4 times a week. It is also versatile enough that I use it with a semi-formal or casual attire regularly. I alternate between carrying it cross body when I am out shopping where I need my hands free or as a clutch when I'm in a more formal setting. 

The best thing about this bag is whenever I wear it I am reminded of the time I spent in Rome and it brings back fond memories which makes it even more special. 

So what's your most loved item in your closet?

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