How Do You Prefer Your Nails?

30 May

I came across this nifty little nail chart on Pinterest today and it definitely made me wonder what nail shapes everyone else preferred. I’ve seen these shapes change throughout the years depending on current trends etc. I was a ‘square girl’ early on and now I’m totally a short and ‘squoval girl’.  What nail shape are you?

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OOTD Army Green, Pink & Leopard!

29 May

Hi everyone, I’m here with an outfit of the day post!!!!! This Memorial day I was at a park BBQ and was able to slip away and take some pics. Details below!

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Army green flutter dress~ H&M.

Pink cropped blazer~ H&M.

Braided wedges~ ‘10022-Shoe’ at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Multiple bracelet cuff~ H&M.

Corset stick earrings~ Janesko Jewelry.

Clutch~ Clare Vivier.

Sunglasses~ H&M.

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weeeeeeeeeee…… twirly time

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White Summer Sandals!

28 May

How cute are these Dolce Vita DV ‘Archer’ sandals?  I have these in black and I’m really thinking about getting them in white as well, especially at this sale price!

Available at Zappos Regular $69.99 Sale $46.20

DV White Archer

 

 

Lauren Conrad in her DV Archer in white.

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If white isn’t your color, there’s more…….

Black, Nude and gold are also cute!!!!

One Of My Favorite Jewelry Collections Gets Rosey!

26 May

I discovered Giles and Brother about 5 years ago and have been wearing their unique pieces since then. The jewelry company was founded in 2001 by jewelry designer Philip Crangi and his sister Courtney aka “Giles”.  Throughout each season the sibling’s NYC based jewelry label has had a continuous industrial chic aesthetic.Giles and brother1  I can’t get enough of their edgy meets sleek pieces and am so excited that their Spring 2013 collection features some of my old favorites in ROSE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!  These pieces below can blend in with your current jewelry seamlessly or can be worn alone!

Shop my favorites below! Also available in silver, brass and yellow gold as well.

Hook wrap bracelet $95 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Hook wrap

Hook cuff $115 at Bloomingdales.

hook cuff

Skinny Cortina Cuff $100 at Shopbop.

Cortina cuff

Skinny Archer Cuff $95 at Shopbop.

Archer cuff

My FAVORITE G&B piece- The Railroad Spike $70 at Shopbop.

Rose gold railroad spike

If you’re not into rose gold and like more of an edgy look, the railroad spike does come in a really cool dark hematite color as well. Available HERE.

Popular MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection Is Back!

25 May

MAC makeup lovers you will be so happy to know that the ever so popular Marilyn Monroe collection IS BACK!  The limited edition encore collection includes  face, lip and nail products in sleek black packaging with red detail. Available now exclusively at Macy’s. If you missed out last time or want to replenish your stock, now’s the time!  New to this collection? Hurry, last time this collection launched it sold out VERY FAST!

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Lilac Nails A Summer Must!

25 May

I’m so in love with lilac nails lately!  The pale purple shades looks great on all skin tones and is so feminine. Lilac is a nice way to incorporate some purple into your wardrobe without going into dark grape territory. Ranging from pale pinkish hues to deeper greyish hues, there is a lilac for everyone. What lilac shade works for you?

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Shop lilac nail colors below.

 

Bangle Jangle by Essie $8 at Zappos.

Bangle jangle

 

Lilacism by Essie $8 at Zappos.

Lilacism

 

Play Date by Essie $8 at Zappos.

Play date

 

Neo Whimsical by Essie $8 at Nordstrom.

Neo Whimsical

Instagram Roundup!

22 May

Hello hello it’s time for a another weekly picture collage AKA my Instagram roundup! For more  follow me @yourstylejourney:) Have a great day!

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H&M Campaign Starring Plus Sized Model!

21 May

In real life 24-year-old model, Jennie Runk is average sized, but in the modeling world, she’s considered plus sized.  The 5’10”  size 12/14 beauty is the star of H&M’s Summer swimwear campaign- the first for a plus sized model.  H&M does have a plus sized collection and uses plus sized models but they have never gone into bathing suit territory with anybody larger than a size 6.  Turns out- people like it and they like it a lot!!!! There has been a positive outpouring of support in regards to this latest campaign and that’s a step in the right direction as far as I’m concerned.  Women come in all shapes sizes and it’s great seeing representation for all of us. Below are some images from the campaign.

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Images: H&M

Billboard Music Awards Fashion!

20 May

Last Night’s Billboard Music awards left me with ……….NOTHIN’.  I love doing red carpet roundups and this event was just not doing it for me.  On this blog I never like to talk about things I DON’T like, I personally feel like negativity breeds negativity, so I usually only feature and talk about things that I do like.  Today I will not point out worst dressed but I will say that I couldn’t pick any best dressed. Some looks were nice (I did like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez’s looks) but overall I was unimpressed and was left wanting more.  There’s always next year.

Here are some of last night’s looks.

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Images: AP, Billboard

Fabulous Friday Finds!!! (all under $20)

17 May

Hi everyone, I’m back with my fabulous friday finds- H&M edition!!!! Everything is under $20 as usual! Happy shopping and have a great weekend!

-Journey

All available at H&M stores.

Printed Tunic $12.95

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Knot bracelet $7.95

knot bracelet

Dress $19.95

airy dress

Striped sleeveless shirt $12.95

sleeveless shirt

Army green sandals $17.95

sandals

Tiered skirt $19.95

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Super skinny jeans $19.95

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Photos:H&M