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If you are interested in the J. Crew Cabochon Bouquet Cocktail Ring but would like to see the size on a hand (it’s hard to tell from the website picture) you can see it on a model on page 32 of the April catalog. And check out the rest of the catalog – I love the new items this month.
With wedding season coming up, the Nine West Women’s Juliarae Sandal
Available at Amazon for 365 days after your purchase.
The other day I talked about how much I love Aveda Petal Essence Triple Accent in Topaz Taupe/Heather (Topaz Taupe is the only goof-proof smokey eye cream shadow I’ve ever tried), and today I have another Triple Accent that knocks it out of the park – the almandine/sassafras combo.
Sassafras, the lip/cheek color, is a unique color – a neutral mulberry if you took out the plum, or a sienna without the brown – especially good if you don’t wear sienna or brown colors because they make yoour teeth look yellow – I think this brightens my smile, in fact. It’s a great daytime color – a bit sheer, but provides coverage, color, and moisture to your lips. I tried it in different daytime lightings, and it ranges from a subtle amount of color to looking like your natural lips, but better.
Almandine, the eye color/highlighter, is also great for daytime. Goes on as easy and goof-proof as Topaz Taupe if not easier, and can also be used as an eyeshadow base. The color is a light almond color with a hint of pink. My eyes looked perky and awake with a quick swipe over the lid. It’s also a great shade to highlight the browbone. It imparts a nice sheen without being shimmery or sparkly – you just look dewy and awake.
If you wake up exhausted and red-eyed, try using almandine on your inner rim and it will immediately brighten and widen your eye. Because of the very creamy consistency, it glides on and doesn’t pull the delicate skin in the least, nor does it get on your lower lashes.
This is a great combo that doesn’t overpower your face for a natural (but better) look. I would especially recommend it for fair olive-toned or yellow undertone skin.
Find it available at Aveda.com for $18.
Sure, they are also available in black, but a patent red slingback has definitive merits….
Nine West Women’s Ketro Slingback Pump
I’m really getting into J. Crew’s jewelry line of late – and the Cabochon bouquet cocktail ring caught my eye today. Around this time of year I start to really enjoy spring colors – greens, blues, tangerines, and who can overlook pink! This ring is really nice this time of year – the leaves aren’t out yet, but it’s still delicate and flowery – something to keep you until the flowers come out!
I have a beautiful Bosca purse that matches the lime color perfectly, so that’s probably why that color drew my attention – it kind of has a bit of a vintage jewelry look to it. Tidepool, the pool blue color, is a little more modern and fresh looking, but still looks delicate (come to think about it, I have a pool blue sweater it would be perfect for). and Bright Papaya, a bright rose, matches anything day to night. And that pink eyelet dress I have. Guess I’ll be getting all three. 🙂
Available at J. Crew for $65.