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Black & White- the perfect pair

Black & White- it’s simple, chic and everywhere this season! This color combo is both classic and trendy at the same time. Wanna know the best part? I’m sure you can find this trend hiding in your closet already!

There are tons of ways to interpret this trend, colorblocking, graphic prints, solids, stripes, etc., each looking just as stylish as the last one. I think my favorite part of this trend is the individuality it offers. I know that seems counterintuitive since it follows pretty strict color code, but you can still put your own spin on it! It’s easy to infuse it into your office wear, lounge gear or date night outfits. Dress it up or down. Wear prints or solids. Whatever you do, have fun with it! Check out my favorite lifestyle looks below.

9 to 5:

Jeffrey Campbell for Free People (On Sale for $99.95) / ModCloth Paneled Dress (On Sale for $39.99) / Urban Originals Tote ($89.95) / Target Moto Jacket (On Sale for $21) / Isaac Mizrahi Wedges ($139.95) / ModCloth Cut Out Dress ($59.99)

SPORTY:

Adidas Original Tee ($30) / Topshop Tika Slip Ons ($35) / ASOS Cropped Tee ($47.64) / H&M Soft Pants ($24.95) / Topshop Backpack ($68)

GRAPHIC PRINTS:

ASOS Check Pencil Skirt ($34.30) / Sol Sana Leather Sandal (On Sale for $50.22) / Nastygal Waves Skater Dress ($58) / Nordstrom Polka Dot Skirt ($28) / ModCloth Squiggles Dress (On Sale for $49.99)

STRIPES:

Target Striped Maxi (On Sale for $18) / ASOS Striped Dress ($85.74) / kate spade crossbody (On Sale for $131.90) / Target Tuxedo Stripe Pant (On Sale for $9.98) / Sol Sana Leather Sandal (On Sale $53.57)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

That’s right, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

It’s Nordstrom’s best sale of the year and it only runs for a limited time! Nordstrom Reward Members get early access July 10th – July 17th, after that the sale opens up to everyone. Being a Rewards Member, I have been shopping the sale for a few days (not to mention I am well stocked in Nordstrom gift cards from my birthday last week- thanks everyone!!). And I’ve found there are a ton of great deals to be had out there. Below, I listed some of my favorite products and best buys from the sale, but hurry! Prices go back up August 4th!!

BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES

1- Clarisonic– a must have in your beauty regimen (I’m obsessed with mine!!). I already have the Mia 2 and my skin has never felt softer! This cleansing system pack is on sale for just $149 ($221 value!).

2- Voluspa Candles– these candles are beautiful and smell amazing. I currently have these candles scattered about my apartment. This 3-pack is on sale for $29.50 ($48 value).

glamourita voluspa candles

3- Clinique ‘Dramatically Different’ Moisturizing Lotion– A staple in my makeup bag. I have been using this lotion for years. It’s the perfect moisturizer and leaves my skin feeling great. This is a great price, it’s a set of a deluxe size and a travel size for only $38 ($52.50 Value).

glamourita cliniqueSHOES

1- Steve Madden ‘Ecntrc-c’ Snake-Embossed Slip-Ons and  ‘Buhba’ Leopard Slip-Ons– If you read my blog, you know I’m a huge fan of slip-ons and I happen to love animal print too. This combination explains my love of both of these styles below. My eye has been on these Steve Madden slip-ons for awhile and this sale makes them irresistible! Hover the images below to see the sale prices.

$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)
$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)
$69.90 ($99.95 After Sale)
$69.90 ($99.95 After Sale)

2- Halogen Calf Hair Pumps– I am always looking for a deal on basic pumps. They are a classic shoe that every girl needs in her closet. This calf hair style is gorgeous and on sale for $59.90! ($89.95 After Sale). Can you guess my favorite colors? Surprise, surprise! The answer is black and leopard… I think I need both pairs!

$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)
$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)
$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)
$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)

3- Halogen and Steve Madden Peep Toe Booties– Booties are my go-to shoe for fall. They are so versatile and can dress up any outfit. In my opinion, every girl should have a black and a camel pair. Below are my two favorites! Hover for sale prices.

Halogen Bootie $66.90 ($99.95 After Sale)
Halogen Bootie $66.90 ($99.95 After Sale)
Steve Madden Bootie $106.90 ($159.95 After Sale)
Steve Madden Bootie $106.90 ($159.95 After Sale)

4- Lastly, a girl needs some Nikes! My current tennies have been put through a lot lately on these northern California trails and I’ve been shopping around for a replacement pair. Lucky for me, Nordstrom has some great deals on Nikes! I love this running pair below, on sale for $54.90 ($80 After Sale).

glamourita nikes

ACCESSORIES

1- Personalized Pendant Necklace– Doesn’t everyone love a personalized touch? These necklaces give you just that! These dainty gold necklaces can be personalized with any word you want! I love bar pendant necklace in the middle. They make great gifts too; the modern day take on the friendship necklace. (BFF’s forever!) $44.90 ($68 After Sale)

glamourita dainty jewelry

2- Baublebar Drop Earrings– I have a flair for drama. I still love statement jewelry and these drop earrings are no exception! I love the color and bling they bring to an outfit. It makes dressing up basics and adding personality to an outfit a breeze! These earrings can’t be beat, on sale for $24.90 ($38 After Sale).

Baublebar Drop Earring

3- Ted Baker Bow Clutch– How adorable is this pink clutch? I am obsessed! Pink and bows, what more could a girl ask for?! This clutch will definitely add a fun pop of color to any outfit and on sale for $79.90 ($120), you can’t afford to pass it up!

glamourita Ted Baker clutch4- kate spade Crossbody– kate spade is always a favorite designer of mine. I think the brand is fun, simple and has a sense of humor. I love this simple black and white crossbody below. I think it’s super versatile and could see myself wearing it everywhere! It’s on sale for $131.90 ($198 After Sale).

glamourita kate spadeThat wraps it up for my favorites! Are you planning on shopping this amazing sale? What will you be buying? Share your #nsale purchases below in the comments!

 

Piperlime- Extra 30% off Sale!

If you know me well, you know I love a good sale… and this is a good sale! Piperlime is giving us an extra 30% off all sale items through today, July 8th, by using the code “EXTRASALE”. I pictured some of my favorite pieces below, but there are a ton of great deals to be had so make sure to check them out today! Share your favorites in the comments below!

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Simply Scalloped

I admit it, I’m a sucker for a scalloped trim. There is just something very feminine and sweet about it and a scalloped trim can transform any outfit. It makes shorts more elegant, tops and dresses more playful and adds a little bit of whimsy to accessories. I see this trend popping up everywhere this season, even in some unexpected places!  Check out some of my favorite scallop trimmed pieces below!


Glamourita- Simply Scalloped
Urban Outfitters Scalloped Dress ($49) / Modcloth Polka Dot Shorts ($44.99) / ASOS Mini Satchel Bag ($38.11) / ASOS Scalloped Clutch ($22.86) / ASOS Scallop Crop Top ($41.92) / Forever 21 Scalloped Bangles ($8.99) / ASOS Open Back Dress ($80.03) / Betsey Johnson Flats ($79) / kate spade Pocket iPhone Case ($35) / ASOS Scalloped Shorts ($38.11) / Topshop Fringe Skirt ($90) / Dollhouse Metallic Flats ($21.40) / SheInside Chiffon Shift Dress ($25.99)

Feeling Daring? Splurge for the red ASOS Open Back Dress.  This dress is a showstopper and would make a great outfit for date night! Feeling playful? Snag the yellow ASOS Clutch. It’s a great way to introduce the scalloped trend into your wardrobe. Or are you feeling just plain practical? If so, the kate spade iPhone case is the way to go! The scalloped trim even doubles as a credit card and ID holder. As you can see, there are tons of different ways to rock this scalloped trend this season, which will you choose?

May Birchbox | 2014

Hi all!  As the month of May wraps up, it’s about that time to review all the products included in my birchbox. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to treat yourself, birchbox is the way to go! Without fail, every month when my new birchbox arrives I get excited. This is partly because I know I’m about to find my next beauty obsession, but also because the surprises that wait inside are always fun to test out! Below is what I found when I opened my May birchbox.

 

May Birchbox Finds- glamourita.com

 

What all is packed in there? Well this tiny box included all of the following:

Caldrea Body Wash and Lotion

CoTZ Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40

Nexxus Color Assure Pre-Wash Primer, Shampoo and Conditioner

PIXI Beauty Shea Butter Lip Balm

Greenleaf Candle

Bonus- It even included a 25% off promo code for Kate Spade Saturday!

 

May Birchbox- Unboxed! glamourita.com

 

As always, this month’s box included some slam-dunks that I will for sure be purchasing, but it also included some duds that just weren’t for me.

Let me start with the Caldrea Body Wash in the coconut fig leaf scent and the Caldrea Body Lotion in the tea olive lime scent. I thought both the scents of the body wash and the lotion were light and refreshing. The body wash (gel form) didn’t lather as much as I prefer and after showering, my skin was left a little dry. Speaking of… next I used the Caldrea body lotion and I ended up really liking it! It too has a light, refreshing smell and it left my skin feeling silky smooth.  It went on thin and absorbed quickly, which is a huge plus for when I’m getting ready in a hurry.

Onto the CoTZ Face- SPF 40, this sunscreen is great! In general all face products I use must have SPF in them. On a daily basis I usually use a tinted BB cream with SPF 30. This past weekend I went to an outdoor music festival and decided to give CoTZ a try. I was pleasantly surprised by the texture of this product! I was expecting a thicker sunscreen (since it’s higher SPF) and for it to feel sticky after application.  Instead, it goes on smooth and blends well! You can barely tell you have anything on. It leaves a great matte finish and most importantly, it protected my skin well!

In the Nexxus sample, it included a pre-wash primer, shampoo and conditioner. This product line is supposed to keep your colored hair vibrant and protect it from fading. I didn’t have enough of the sample to comment on whether it actually keeps your hair color vibrant over time, but I can speak to the immediate effects it had on my hair. First of all, I have never used a pre-wash primer, but it is supposed to seal your hair and repel water and it did just that (which seems to be a weird concept to me when you are WASHING your hair). Next, the shampoo didn’t really lather and left my hair a little tangly. Lastly, the conditioner seemed pretty standard, but didn’t quite take care of the tangles caused by the shampoo. Overall, my hair still felt dirty after the shower. It looked healthy and shiny, but it got greasy much faster than usual. Overall, I would not use again. There are a TON of color-safe shampoo/conditioners out there that I wouldn’t suggest settling for this one.

Next up is my favorite product of the month, PIXI lip balm! To be fair, I am not a huge fan of lipstick, but I am a chapstick-a-holic and this balm is the best of both worlds. My sample was the Pixi Pink tint and this hue was a little brighter than I normally buy for myself, but it ended up adding some much needed color to my makeup bag. Since this balm has the moisturizing effects of shea butter, I find myself reaching for it every time my lips feel dry and in return getting the added color of lipstick! Thinking pink isn’t for you? It comes in 5 hues, ranging from nude to raspberry!

Last up from my birchbox is the Greenleaf Candle in the First Blush scent. As soon as I opened my birchbox I could smell this wonderful candle.  It’s such a great flowery scent for summer and really livened up our apartment. Surprisingly, after burning it for a short time, the scent didn’t waft throughout my apartment quite as well as it does with my other candles. And with the price being almost twice as much as the candles I use now, they aren’t worth the splurge.

That’s all for this month’s birchbox finds! Have you tried any of these products or brands? If so, let me know your thoughts on them!

 

Totally Tropical

Totally Tropical

 NastyGal Watermelon Skirt / Forever21 Island Backpack / ASOS Tutti Frutty Cap / Aerie Pineapple Shorts / Aerie Floral Swimsuit / Forever 21 Bicycle Sandals / ASOS Fruit Printed Watch / ASOS Pineapple Crossbody / Kate Spade Watermelon Flats / Forever 21 Cherry Tote / Aerie Flamingo Swimsuit / ASOS Floral Slip-Ons

It’s finally starting to feel like spring is here and the tropical trend is in full swing! Everywhere I look there are quirky conversational prints and fun florals tempting me.  As you can see, I am particularly drawn to the fruit inspired pieces! The items above are great for a beach day or a backyard barbeque. I think personal style is a great outlet to express your personality, so why not have fun with it? I love to add elements with a sense of humor into my wardrobe and decorations around the apartment.  It’s easiest to start with accessories and prints (like the tropical backpack, printed hat and the fruit watch) and work your way into the bolder items (like the pineapple crossbody and the watermelon flats). Lastly, make sure to pair this tropical trend back to simple pieces, you don’t want your outfit to become a costume! Will you be sporting this trend this season? How will you put your personal spin on it?