GiGi New York Summer SALE!

A wardrobe/accessory item that I find worth the investment (aka "splurge") is a beautiful and classic handbag and clutch. Yes, the fashion lover inside wants to purchase every-single trendy clutch and fringe bag available, but the size of my closet quickly reminds me that there will be no room for that trendy bag when it goes out of style next month. (That's why you will see the same handbag/clutch over and over again in my #ootd posts.)

GiGi New York handbags are a favorite of mine! I literally visit their website weekly and "ohh" and "ahh" over their beautiful handbags, crossbodys, clutches, wallets and tech accessories that can be PERSONALIZED! (And you know how much those of us in the South love to personalize...EVERYTHING!) All of that being said, they have been having an AMAZEBALL weekend sale on their website with items ranging from 50% - 60% off. And while I have spent the weekend trying to determine which piece will be branded with my initials, I have somehow completely forgotten to tell all of you about the sale! So HURRY!!! Visit GiGi New York's Summer Sale and grab a bag!! 

Spring/Summer Makeup and Accessory Tips

Spring and summer not only bring opportunities to refresh your wardrobe, but just as important, a chance to update your cosmetics. As the temperatures heat up, I begin transitioning to a foundation of a lighter consistency, blushes, eye shadows and lips in cheerful shades, and my Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick never gets a rest. Another vital cosmetic that I change out is my under eye concealer. After trying bukoos and bukoos of concealers, I am finally in a committed relationship with the Mister Light Instant Light Corrective Pen by Givenchy! I love, love, love this pen!! It covers and conceals. It has the perfect weight. It never "cakes" up. It's easy to apply. It's amazing!! Available at Sephora.

While you're here, take a moment to visit the online edition of Lantana Living - a Texas community magazine to which I contribute a monthly style column. Lantana, Texas, is a beautiful, multi-award winning community located on the outskirts of Dallas. This month I address makeup and accessory tips to help with your transition into spring/summer. You can view the article here. 

Loren Hope

If it sparkles and you can wear it on your wrist, ear, neck or finger (shirt, shoes, pants, bra, etc.)...you can almost be guaranteed that I will adore it! Same goes for the Loren Hope Fall Collection (actually, her entire collection). Her jewelry designs tend to give me an art-deco/modern/vintage feel...all at the same time. An overabundance of style that I don't mind a bit! Warning...you're about to be shot by Cupid!

Style Rule: Wearing a statement earring means that the only other statement
piece should reside on your wrist or finger - keeping a distance between the two.
I'm crazy about these earrings and the cuff has given me DIY inspiration!

How insanely amazing (and easy) is this look?! Everyday denim,
comfy tee (Alternative tees are my fave), ponytail and a statement necklace.
What's not to love?!

These are actually two statement necklaces layered together and I have always
been a proud supporter of this look. Women often tend to don a single statement
necklace afraid that anything more could abandon them in "Tackyville". That's not
always the case. Dare to double-up ladies!