Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Beauty Exclusives

The long awaited, once a year, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here!  Well, it's still in preview for Nordstrom credit cardholders until Friday but you can take a peek here!

It truly is one of my favorite sales ever!  Everything is new for the fall season with so many exclusives - and at huge discounts to boot!   I worked at Nordstrom many many moons ago in college during the Anniversary Sale and it was so much work, yet so much fun.  I'll be featuring the best items in several blog posts over the next few days so make sure to check back!  In the meantime, take a look at the gorgeous beauty exclusives they have in store for you!  Many have gifts with purchase - so don't forget those!

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Coral, Stripes, and Ballet Flats

A simple coral midi skirt and a striped tee.  Such a perfect outfit for a summer day!  It's bright, happy and easy to pull off.  Add a statement necklace, a pair of nude ballet flats and a satchel and you're ready to go!  

Shirt:  Nordstrom  //  Skirt:  Chicwish   //  Ballet Flats:  Tieks (c/o)  //  Satchel:  Gigi New York (c/o)

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Graphic Image's Christmas in July - 50% Sitewide Sale

I've been a fan of Graphic Image since I was introduced to them this past year.  Their gorgeous diaries, travel journals, and leather goods are carried at the most discerning retailers around the world including Neiman Marcus, Barney's New York, and Harrods of London.  

For only one day - from now through July 15th 3am EDT they are having an amazing 50% off sitewide sale!  Everything except for their 2015 datebooks is on sale!  

Here are some of my favorite items in the sale:

50 of This Summer's Best Graphic Tees & Giveaway!

I love this summer's selection of graphic tees! There are so so many to choose from - simply selecting just one is impossible. So many sayings and so many ways to display a bit of your playful personality in a tee. My latest buy? The Pop the Champagne (even though I don't drink) and Hello Gorgeous! And the wifey tee is one of my favorite go-to shirts this summer - so super soft!  I've picked out 50 of my favorite ones - Which ones are your favorites?

Some of my favorite sites that have graphic tees:  Nordstrom, ShopBop, Revolve Clothing, Ily Couture, T&J Designs, Piperlime, and Nasty Gal

T&J Designs offers you a 20% off coupon and  Ily Couture offers you a 15% coupon if you subscribe to their newsletters - an easy way to save a few dollars!

By the way - we're giving away one of these tees on Instagram!  Come find out which one - it ends July 13th at midnight PST!  Our username is:  LuxeFinds

Don't Like Lipstick? Try These Hybrid Lipsticks Instead!

Simply scroll your mouse over each lipstick and click to find out where to purchase!

1. Laura Mercier   2. YSL  3. Dior  4. Chantecaille  5. Clinique  6. Giorgio Armani  7. Chanel

8. Shiseido  9. Smashbox  10. Estee Lauder

I'm not a lipstick kind of girl so when I heard about hybrid lipsticks, I had to see what the fuss was all about!  Lipsticks, I found, were always too dry and sticky so I always just used lipgloss for sheer color. If I really wanted some color, then I would use some lipstick and apply lipgloss on top for shine and moisture.  This is the best of both worlds - high impact color + moisturizing shine.  My favorite hybrid lipstick is hands down the YSL Rouge Volupte Sheer Candy.

40 Dramatic Ear Jackets and Ear Cuffs

Have you tried on the trendy ear cuffs or ear jackets?  I must admit that I haven't.  I like my diamond studs and usually stick with them for all occasions.  But, after looking at these for a while, I do think that they can really accent the ear very nicely.  From a simple diamond ear jacket to dramatic feathers that go well into your hair, there's something for everybody!

Best Belgian Waffles Ever - Recipe

My sweet husband made us the best belgian waffles this weekend.  They were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.  We topped them with condensed milk and whipped cream.  So incredibly yummy!  The recipe below is adapted from America's Test Kitchen.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg, separated (although I used 2 eggs and divided up the egg whites in half because my Kitchenaid mixer couldn't beat up one egg white)

7/8 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1.  Preheat waffle iron and whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.  Whisk yolk with buttermilk and butter in a separate bowl.

2.  Beat 2 egg whites until it holds a 2" peak.

3.  Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently folding ingredients together with a rubber spatula.  Gently fold egg white into batter.

4.  Add batter to waffle iron and follow waffle iron's instructions on cook time.

Serve immediately topped with condensed milk and whipped cream.  Trust me - it's divine.

Number of servings - 2

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2014 - 2015 Lilly Pulitzer Agenda & Planner

The 2014-2015 Lilly Pulitzer Agendas have arrived!!  I was so happy when FedEx showed up today - as was my daughter.  I got her the small Jellies Be Jamming agenda - small enough for her backpack and a great way to teach her to write things down and keep her life organized.  She's nine years old and I think, a perfect age to start.  She's super excited to start writing down when piano lessons are, activity days, and when homework is due.

For me - I'll be using mine to keep track of my crazy busy life as well as organizing blog posts and campaigns for clients.  I don't travel much for work anymore as life is just crazy enough with 3 kids.

I love my planner - I flipped through it as fast as I can to see all the prettiness and then I took some pictures for you to see all the details up close.  Lilly Pulitzer has a special promotion going on right now - purchase $75 with an agenda and they send you 4 neon pens for free - the colors are:  neon pink, neon green, neon blue, and neon orange.  You know - your writing has to match the colors of the agenda!

I should also note that the agendas are all arranged in the same format - the only difference is the size.  They have 4 different sizes:  small, medium, large, and jumbo.

Without further ado...enjoy!

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This is their small agenda - it measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"


Love the darling stickers!

Cute & colorful horoscope section - Lilly style!

Like we really need a reason to party!

Love all the colorful illustrations for each month!  

Large Lilly Pulitzer agenda - it measures 6 3/4" x 8 7/8"

Love how the free neon pens come with a plastic case that snaps right into the planner.

4th of July Sale Round-up

Happy 4th of July!  I hope that you all have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. 

Here is a round up of all the amazing sales that are going on this weekend.

Alice & Olivia   //  Styles up to 60% off

Anthropologie  // Extra 20% OFF sale items  //  Use code:  BUZZ20

B-Glowing  //  Save up to 75% off Your Favorite Beauty Brands

Banana Republic  // Take 40% off with code:  BRJULY

BaubleBar  //  $10 off $30  // Use code:  JULYRS

DVF  //  Additional 40% off sale items   //  Use code:  JULY40

Emerson Fry  //  Any order that contains a Live Free T will ship free  //  Use code:  LIFEFREESHIPFREE

French Connection  //  Extra 20% off Sale Items // Use code:  S14TWENTY

Furbish Studio  //  15% off everything  // Use code:  HAPPY4

Gap  //  Take 25% off with code:  TREAT

Gigi New York  //  Take 20-50% off select styles  //  Free personalization, free shipping, and free gift  

Glam Boutique  //  20% off sitewide   // Use code:  FIREWORKS20

Goodnight Macaroon // Take 20% off store wide when you spend over $250! Save up to 70% on Final Sale items   // Use code:  4JULY

Gorjana & Griffin  //  Spend $100 and Save $25  // Use code:  GG4USA 

House of Harlow // 25% off   //  DATE: July 4 only  //  Use code: FIREWORKS14 

J. Crew // 40% off Final Sale   //  DATE: July 3 – 8  //  Use Code: SHOPMORE 

Joes // Spend Less, Wear More! Get up to $200 off your Purchase  //  DATE: Ends July 6

Lulu & Georgia  //  25% off  //  DATE: July 4 – 6  //  Use Code: USA25

Macy's  //  $10 off $25  Use Code:  FOURTH25  //  Extra 20% off  Use code:  FOURTH

Max & Chloe  //  Save 20% off sitewide with code:  JULY4

Missguided  //  10% off all orders   //  DATE: July 4 – 7  //  Use Code:  4JULY10

ModCloth   //  50% Off   //  DATE: Ends July 14

Nasty Gal  //  Get 80% off select items

Nautica  //  Extra 50% off already marked down sale items with code: USA50

Piperlime  //  25% off your entire purchase if you shop by NOON on July 4  // Use code:  SHOPFAST 

Pottery Barn  //  Save up to 60% through July 6

Rebecca Taylor // Get an extra 40% off all sale   //  Use Code: RT14JULY40

Shopbop  //  New Markdowns on hundreds of items

Sole Society  //  60% off select styles   // DATE: Ends July 4

Trina Turk // Additional 20% off sale  //  DATE: Ends July 6 11:59PM EST

Victoria's Secret  //  $20 off $125 Use code:  20OFF125  //  Extra 40% off Dresses & Shoes Use code:  FIREWORKS

Waiting on Martha // 15% off summer collection  //  DATE: July 4 – 6  //  Use Code: AMERICA

Williams-Sonoma  //  Extra 20% off Summer Clearance Use Code:  USA20

Zappos  //  American Dream Sale. Featured Brands: U.S. Polo Assn, IZOD, Ben Sherman, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Esprit, MIA, Frye, Nine West, Angie  //  DATE: July 4 12AM PST – July 6 11:59 PST

60 Cute and Sexy Rompers

Rompers are everywhere this summer - they are perfect for daytime or date night - from sweet to sexy. I love that because it's a complete outfit, it doesn't require much thought to accessorize a solid colored romper.  Simply add a statement necklace, some layered bangles a pair of flats or espadrilles and you're ready to go!  For printed rompers, I would skip the statement necklace and just accessorize with layered rings  and sandals.  I've found 60 of the cutest rompers for you - all different price points and as of today - they're available in nearly all sizes.  Just click on the photo to shop.  What do you think of rompers?  Yay or nay?