Online Window Shopping…

 

Happy Friday Lovelies!!!!

I engaged in a little online window shopping* at around 8:30 a.m. today. I visited Etsy for a much needed quick vintage fix. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, just browsing some of my favorite shops before I began my work day.

Cherry Bloom Vintage is one of my favorite shops. The seller, Tara has a good eye and she always finds the cutest items. Her prices are also very affordable

When I saw this 1960’s Mod Maxi dress all I heard was buy me. So I did. I can’t wait to get my “new” dress.

I also ordered this blouse from a seller that I stumbled upon while searching for something else and if you know anything about searching for one item on Etsy, then one word comes to mind: impossible! LOL!

 

For more information:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherrybloomvintage

 

{*online shopping with no real intent to buy, but more often than not…you buy, lol!}

MATERIAL GIRL COLLECTION UNVEILED AT MACY'S ON STATE STREET {CHICAGO}

 

Material Girl, a line created by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes, will launch at Macy's on State Street at 10 a.m. on August 3.

The anticipation has been building, and now, the public gets to see Madonna’s Material Girl line unveiled for the first time. Hundreds of teenagers are expected to be waiting to see the new fast forward junior collection.

The first 200 customers will receive a $10 Macy’s gift card and a free Material Girl bandeau top. Also, four lucky customers will win a tee-shirt signed by Madonna herself!

Later in the day, shoppers are invited to a dance party. Customers will enjoy fashion, music, refreshments and score a great gift with any $50 Material Girl purchase.

When:
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
10 a.m. – Doors open and gift cards and bandeau tops are distributed
11 a.m. – DJ gives away 4 Madonna autographed tee-shirts
5:30 p.m. – Shopping/Dance party

Where
Macy’s on State Street
Juniors Department, 2nd floor
111 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60602

La Prairie’s Eye for Perfection

INDULGE YOUR EYES IN PERFECTION:
La Prairie’s Eye for Perfection Event at Select Counters Nationwide

For a limited time in August, La Prairie, the luxury Swiss beauty company known for high-performance skincare, is booking appointments at your local La Prairie counter to show you how to get fabulous eyes in just 15 minutes.  Nothing short of perfection, you literally won’t believe your eyes after the specialized Eye Lift Treatment:
• First, RELAX with Skin Caviar Revitalizing Eye Pads
• BRIGHTEN eyes with White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum
• Achieve SMOOTH eyelids with Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex
• Next, EXPERIENCE one of La Prairie’s legendary, luxury eye creams best-suited for you
• Feel REFRESHED with Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Eye Line Filler
• And finally, ENERGIZE with an application of NEW Midnight Blues Cellular Treatment Eye Colour Ensemble 

Following the Eye Lift Treatment, purchase a La Prairie luxury eye cream and receive an “Eye Wonders” gift, which has everything you need to keep your eyes looking fabulous.  This travel-friendly reusable La Prairie Zip Lock bag – an $80 retail value – includes chic luxury-to-go samples of White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum, Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Eye Liner Filler and Cellular Makeup Remover.
Your readers can experience the ultimate in eye perfection by calling a local La Prairie counter to book their appointment.  Select participating retailers include select Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

New Sexy Formal Wedding Dress Collections

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Pretty Betty Collections and Pictures

Ceremony dress in pink silk


Badlands dress in magenta cotton
Inspired by vintage aesthetics and the sculptural function of corsetry, the fiendishly beautiful all-Australian made Betty Valentine has been created to make girls look and feel inherently feminine and defiantly beautiful. Betty Valentine's world is one laden with dreams and nostalgia, a place where youthful urgency and rapture reverberate through endless nights like intoxicating music. She hopes to stir the feelings of adolescent anticipation that sleep in your heart. Transform your silhouette, transcend your day-to-day reality and become the fiercest version of yourself in a defiant and feminine design. Betty Valentine is proudly designed and made in Brisbane, Australia so to find out where you can pick up one of these truly gorgeous pieces .

Polly dress in blue cotton


Slow Hands dress in turquoise silk


Heartbeats dress in black cotton

Justin Alexander Wedding Dress Collections

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What Every Well Prepared Woman Needs Part 1

Hello Lovelies!

My fabulous BFF and *Superstar* YouTuber aka The Trendy Socialite, has a new video, What Every Well Prepared Woman Needs. I was more than happy to share a few tips that are featured in the video. And for all you natural hair divas, be sure to check out her other videos too. My bestie is a natural hair guru in the making =)

Wills India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010

Bollywood actress Mugdha Godse displays a creation by designer Reynu Tandon at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi

Pakistan Sunsilk Fashion Week 2010 held at Lahore

the fall winter 2010 photos

Must have winter 2010
A side zip with leather upper and a good sturdy heel. I liked this one for its ruggedness. I could probably wear this one for several hours before crying out “Taxi!”. Priced at about at time of sighting makes them even more appealin
This sexy bootie has a low cutt cuff and a side zipper. I love the heel on this one and think its would wear well if you dress up or dress down. Priced at about its still not too hard on the pocketbook.
It’s love at first sight! These “Hot Purple” patent ankle boots from Emilio Pucci are just the thing, if you think you’re ready. Beautifully made, with a print on the sole. Yes, hot purple!
the fall winter 2010
jill stuart marie bootie
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Haute Bag Lady Bag of the Week {Longchamp Le Pliage Eiffel Tower Duffle}

The newest addition to my bag family is the much coveted, hard to find, possibly sold out Longchamp Le Pliage Eiffel Tower Duffel. This is a very chic carry on bag and I adore the tilted Eiffel Tower print. I thought this bag was completely sold out until fellow Chicago blogger, Nikia, featured it in a blog post. Luckily the bag was still on their site and in my haute little hands within a week. Yay me!

Longchamp Le Pliage bags are high on my list of bag love because they are as durable as they are classy. The fact that they fold up so neatly is a nice plus as well. I have two mini Le Pliage totes in gray and new navy. I plan to use my Eiffel Tower tote for a few upcoming weekend trips. I tend to over pack even when I go to my mom’s for an overnight visit so my goal is learning to pack better. I want to be a savvy and chic traveler. Here’s hoping. I know I’ll definitely be traveling in style carrying my Longchamp!





As always for more information: http://www.longchamp.com/

Spa Chakra and I {Spa La-La}

     

Last Sunday I was treated to a 90 minute deep tissue massage at Spa Chakra. I will admit that I have never had a massage, in a spa setting that is (*Giggles* Oh behave!). The thought of a stranger touching me just wasn’t that appealing no matter how relaxed I would feel afterwards. This is a new year and I promised to take better care of myself. I tend to be tightly wound, always balancing a million things, and stressed out more than I should so I knew I was long overdue for a massage.

Upon entering Spa Chakra I was amazed at the serene atmosphere. I was promptly greeted and offered a seat and brought a glass of water. I sat down in the plush black chair and forced myself to take it all in. The apprehension I felt began to melt away. The young lady behind the desk asked me a series of questions to make sure my massage would meet my needs. She wanted to know if I wanted to feel relaxed or invigorated and she allowed me to pick out a special fragrance that would be added to the massage oils. I think I chose mandarin.

My masseuse, Cordelia, came out a few minutes later to show me to my room and we passed through the Guerlain (swoon) Beauty Bar. I wanted to stop and play but I dutifully followed along. All treatments at Spa Chakra begin with a relaxing foot soak.

The foot soak

 

After my foot soak, I returned to my room to get ready for my spa service. The room was so peaceful that I wanted to bottle the vibe and carry it home. Cordelia was so sweet. I told her my hesitation about having a massage and she put my mind at ease. She had a very gentle spirit and I felt comfortable talking with her. Ninety minutes later and I was a massage believer! Why had I waited so long to have a massage again???? Can I book another one now???? Cordelia worked out all my kinks and told me that she recommends I continue getting massages and really learn to unwind. That was the most relaxed I had felt in a very long time. I will definitely be back! As a person who has a hard time relaxing, I truly enjoyed myself  and realize I sometimes take myself way too seriously. This was a wakeup call that I really need to let my hair down a lot more and stop stressing things I have no control over. Yes. I got all that from a 90 minute massage. Ha!

The Guerlain Beauty Bar:
 
 

I was invited to experiment with all the makeup but I was so mellowed out that I just really wanted to go home and relax. You better believe that next time, I'll be all over the beauty bar.

Spa Chakra is located within the Palmer House Hilton. For more information click here.







The Stylish Life Disclosure: This was a complimentary spa service. I was not paid for a favorable review of Spa Chakra. This is an accurate and honest review of my spa experience.