Swinging From the Chandelier

     Confession, I may have gone a little overboard with the pictures for this post due to my personal obsession with chandeliers.  I can't get enough of anything dripping in faceted crystals, especially when it comes to chandeliers.  Representing glamour, class, and prestige, a chandelier is a unique way to show ones inner Grace Kelly or Marilyn Monroe.  I ask, why must the chandelier be confined to the category of purely light fixture?

• A.  Set of four Wall Plaques - $59.00 expressionscatalog.com
• B.  Chandelier Postage Stamp - Zazzel.com
• C.  Chandelier Print Dress by PrettyRaccoon - $31.00 etsy.com
• D.  Chandelier Silver Dessert Plates & Tea Service - Plates (set of 4) $43.95, Teacup & Saucer (set of 4) $54.95, Teapot $38.95 wrapables.com
• E.  Chandelier Print Canvas Tote - $10.00 etsy.com/view_listing.hp?listing_id=18806253
• F. & G.  Chandelier Pajamas - shorts $6.80, pants $12.80 forever21.com
• H.  Chandelier Pillow - $44.99 porchswings.com

Jet Setting in Style

     In honor of one of my best friends leaving to study abroad in Florence, Italy;  I have come up with a few must-have items for anyone who plans on traveling! These few items are necessary for making both international and domestic traveling a stylish no-brainer.

• A.  Abas 'Metallic Wave' Passport Cover - $35.00 nordstrom.com
• B.  Belle Hop Travel Sentry 3-Dial Cable Purse Lock, Accepted & Recognized by the TSA $12.99 luggagepoint.com
• C.  Wrinkle Free - $6.50 flight001.com
• D.  Italian Phrase book - $7.99 flight001.com
• E.  Shemergency Survival Kit, includes: folding hair brush with mirror, hair spray, clear elastics, earring backs, hand lotion, nail clipper, emery board, clean nail polish, nail polish remover, mending kit, safety pin, double-sided tape, lint remover, shoe shine wipes, stain remover, static remover, breath freshener, lip balm, dental floss, pain reliever, deodorant wipes, tampon, adhesive bandages, facial tissues.  - $20.00 shopkiston.com
• F.  Silver Luggage Tags, 8 different styles - $18.00
• G.  Plug Adapters - $9.00 flight001.com

TOMS shoes - Shop for a cause

Every pair of TOMS shoes you purchase, TOMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need.  TOMS shoes was created in May 2006 and since then has given away over 60,000 pairs of shoes to those less fortunate.  TOMS are vegan friendly, come in every color/pattern imaginable, affordable, and are available for men, women, and children.  Shop at www.tomsshoes.com, it's a very fashionable way to give back!

A La Little Black Dress

     As the "must have" in every woman's wardrobe, the little black dress (LBD) plays a crucial role in every female life.  This simple, signature look is the common remedy to many she-mergencies.  The little black dress falls under the "always appropriate" category, making it the perfect solution to the "I have nothing to wear," and the "I feel fat" days.

     I don't know about you readers, but I definitely have more than one she-mergency a week, and simply ONE little black dress will not do!  Who am I kidding, my need for more than one LBD stems from my love of shopping and my personal fear of being called an "outfit repeater."  More power to those of you who can accessorize and layer one dress to work in seven different ways, you have a special gift.  But really who wants one boring, simple, plain black dress?  I say, give you LBD(s) some flair!  A little black dress with a sexy ruffle, a touch of sparkle, or extra detail makes a statement.  Lucky for you I have found some fabulous LBDs under $100! Post-holiday sales make this the perfect time to stock up.  Happy shopping!

• A.  Cocktail Tube Dress by Glam - $72.00 www.80spurple.com
• B.  Coated Chiffon Dress by Silence & Noise - $68.00 www.urbanoutfitters.com
• C.  Silk Ruffle Dress by Silence & Noise - $78.00 www.urbanoutfitters.com
• D.  Knit Beaded Flapper Dress by Silence & Noise - $54.99 www.urbanoutfitters.com