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Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watch

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged 1970s / faux fur / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / jackets / mansur gavriel / outfits / quest and quality / watches by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Scarf: BR X L’Wren Scott (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Tee: Halogen (I have this in multiple colors, it is a must have!)/ Faux Fur Jacket: Karen Kane / Watch: c/o Quest Quality / Ring: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (pre-order here and here) / Jeans: Gap (Love these so much!) / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Blackout / Boots: Tory Burch

Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watches are nothing short of amazing! I am in love with my cute, new, Q Q watch. It has pictures of red and green apples on it, an uber cool watch face, and it is powered by the sun! Eco-Chic = LOVE!

Since wind up watches are a thing of the past, the majority of watches in today’s marketplace are battery powered. When battery-powered watches first came out, they offered the convenience of not having to wind up your watch. This seemed so modern and high-tech at the time! Of course, as time moves forward (pun intended), the battery powered watch is becoming passe, and the solar powered watch is new, now, and cutting edge tech. Isn’t that what we love here in Silicon Valley? Of course!

The Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch is powered by solar. This means you never have to run to the watchmaker, and leave your watch for a week, in order to replace your dead battery. It also means you don’t have to worry about the disposal of said battery, and it’s impact on the environment. Love that!

Not only does the Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch eliminate the need for an eWaste battery, it is made partly from recycled products. Now that’s eco-chic 😉

I have found my Quest Quality watch to be an extremely accurate timekeeper. Of course, I watched my iPhone time in order to make sure it is keeping time, and it is! I also found it worked even when the sun was not shining. It seems to hold it’s charge for a long time! Love!

I am excited about my Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch and have decided this watch collection is perfect for giving as gifts this holiday season! I cannot wait to surprise my loved ones on Christmas morning with fabulous watches by Quest Quality.

I would also like to give a shout-out to the faux fur jacket I am wearing in the photos above. It is really soft, warm, and cozy. It is perfect on cold days! I cannot wait to wear it more often this fall, and upcoming winter season. It also comes in ivory, and would make a great holiday gift. It’s under $250!

To shop my Q Q watch, please click here. To view the current collection of Quest and Quality SolarSmile watches, please click here.

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir Holidays 2015 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / holiday fashion / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 by

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From top: Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish over Chanel Vamp. First photo taken without a flash, second photo taken with a flash. Third photo taken without a flash. To see a photo of Chanel Vamp without a top coat, please click here.

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish is a golden, sparkling top coat from Chanel’s Holiday 2015 beauty collection, Vamp Attitude. The Holiday 2015 beauty collection, Vamp Attitude, includes Vamp, Rose Fusion, and Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir.

Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish by Chanel is a clear, deep red nail polish with golden flecks. The clear coat offers a deep red tinge which compliments Vamp when applied as a top coat. The golden sparkles lay flat, so they offer a smooth top coat; unlike many sparkling top coats which leave a rough surface.

I tested out Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish with one  base coat, two coats of Vamp, and one coat of Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir. The nail polish is strong, and takes the place of a regular top coat. My nails lasted a full week! I changed the color due to nail growth, not chipping. Love that!

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir nail polish will be a festive addition to any dark nail polish color this holiday season. Although it looks fabulous on Vamp, I want to try it on a black polish, dark purple polish, and over a silver polish. I think the results will be fabulous! I will be posting swatches later this month, so stay tuned!

The Vamp Attitude beauty collection for the holiday 2015 season by Chanel is nothing short of fabulous. I love all three polishes! Rose Fusion is an edgy yet classic neutral which can be worn during any season. Vamp is, of course, a legendary classic nail polish hue, and Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir is a fabulous holiday top coat which can be used every holiday season; or anytime during the year you want to be playful, and sparkle!

I highly recommend all three nail polishes for your collection. I am thrilled with all three! Chanel Vamp was already in my collection from last year, so adding Rose Fusion and Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir was easy. I love these colors!!!

Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge Noir can be found online here, here, and here. The Vamp Attitude beauty collection for the holiday 2015 season can be found online here.

Father’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row 2015

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Men's Fashion  tagged bonobos / donald j pliner / fathers day / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 / orvis / santana row / sporting goods / tommy bahama by

Father’s Day is almost here! This means it is time to find that special gift for Dad. Santana Row is the perfect place to find that special present to give to Dad on Father’s Day. The Row is filled with fabulous shops appealing to men of all tastes. Is Dad outdoorsy? The Row has Orvis for him! Does Dad have classic style? Why not try Brooks Brother’s! Is Dad always preparing for his next vacation, or at least dreaming about it? Tommy Bahama is the place for him! Does Dad enjoy fancy footwear? Donald J Pliner is the perfect place to find him a gift! Perhaps Dad needs new golf attire, or casual clothing. Then Bonobos is the place to find him a gift for Father’s Day. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much, much more at Santana Row!

Father’s Day is not just about gift giving, it is also about celebrating the fabulous things Dad does everyday! Why not give him a break from mowing the front lawn or tending to the BBQ, and take him out for a steak! LB Steak is a great place to treat Dad to a delicious, relaxing meal on his special day. If Dad is vegetarian, why not treat him to Veggie Grill or a plate of pasta with Marinara sauce from Maggiano’s!

While you decide where to make reservations for Dad and your family on Father’s Day, here are a few of my favorite gift ideas from Santana Row:

Bonobos

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Bonobos has a fabulous “bricks and clicks” concept where you can see merchandise in-person, and shop the collection online. The store has everything Dad needs for life. There is a large selection of work attire, casual attire, and “Maide” which is a collection of golf clothing. The quality is high, and Dad will love it. 

To learn more about Bonobos, please visit the shop on Santana Row or visit them online at bonobos.com.

Donald J Pliner

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Donald J Pliner has an amazing selection of shoes which will wrap Dad’s tired feet in comfort, and cutting-edge style. There are shoes to suit every Dad’s own personal style at Donald J Pliner; from conservative loafers, to edgy, rock n’ roll high tops. Dad’s feet will thank you.

To learn more about Donald J Pliner and find the perfect gift for Dad, please visit Donald J Pliner at Santana Row or online at donaldjpliner.com.

Orvis

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Does Dad like fishing? Of course he does! Orvis is the perfect place to find his gift for Father’s Day. They have everything a fisherman needs to have the perfect day fishing. My husband is eyeing the fishing rods. They are quite impressive!

To find the perfect gift for Dad at Orvis, please visit the shop at Santana Row or online at orvis.com.

Tommy Bahama

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Does Dad need a vacation? Or at least feel like he is on one? Then Tommy Bahama is the perfect place to find the ideal gift for Dad this Father’s Day! The shop is stocked with vacation attire, tee-shirts with goofy sayings, table games, beach attire, and more! There is even a portable backyard cooler which can go to the beach, a park, or anywhere the party takes Dad. He will love the gift of leisure!

To find Dad’s vacation mojo, please visit Tommy Bahama at Santana Row or online at tommybahama.com.

If you still cannot decide what to get Dad for Father’s Day because there are simply too many fabulous gift ideas to choose from, why not give Dad a gift card to Santana Row! This way he can choose where to spend his Father’s Day dollars. Gift Cards to Santana Row can be purchased at the Concierge located at Santana Row.

To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

Happy Father’s Day!

*Sponsored by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.