Spring holidays are a little different for us all this year but that doesn't mean we won't be celebrating. Although Easter will have a different feel, that doesn't mean we can't greet the day with something pretty.  These pieces are my picks for my favorite way to dress up on Easter.  Soft pastels, flattering makeup colors, the perfect pair of beautiful nude heels and dainty jewelry that is as gentle as the season itself are what I'm loving most.  

How will you all be celebrating this year?  I know that for me I have so very much to be grateful for and am blessed in this life.  I hope you all get to spend some quiet, restful and reflective moments with your loved ones this weekend.  I'm definitely looking forward to that!

Wishing you and your families a joyous Passover and Happy Easter.  May spring bring with it renewed hope, love and joy for tomorrow!  

xx,

~K

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SUNDAY BEST

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Spring holidays are a little different for us all this year but that doesn't mean we won't be celebrating. Although Easter will have a different feel, that doesn't mean we can't greet the day with something pretty.  These pieces are my picks for my favorite way to dress up on Easter.  Soft pastels, flattering makeup colors, the perfect pair of beautiful nude heels and dainty jewelry that is as gentle as the season itself are what I'm loving most.  

How will you all be celebrating this year?  I know that for me I have so very much to be grateful for and am blessed in this life.  I hope you all get to spend some quiet, restful and reflective moments with your loved ones this weekend.  I'm definitely looking forward to that!

Wishing you and your families a joyous Passover and Happy Easter.  May spring bring with it renewed hope, love and joy for tomorrow!  

xx,

~K

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How many times have you wanted to add a few new things to your closet lineup only to discover that they'd leave your wallet way lighter than you'd like?  A lot of you have been asking for more ways to save while you shop and still achieve the look you're after.  Today I've put together ten ways to refresh your look for spring while still having plenty of cash leftover to spend in other ways.  All these items are fun and fresh for spring and each is under $200.  Let's get shopping!

I think that this dress is absolutely adorable.  From the sleeve detail to the color, it is the perfect multi-functional piece to add to your closet right now.  I could see it at a bridal or baby shower,  brunch with your girlfriends or dinner with his parents.  The color is beautiful and the fit and flare silhouette flatters every shape so perfectly.  These paperbag waisted jeans are so fun and can work effortlessly with everything from a simple tank to a feminine floral detail blouse.  Add in sneakers, slides or sandals accordingly and you have an instant outfit to take you anywhere.  A soft focus finish is so pretty in springtime.  This incredible foundation from Estee Lauder gets the look done every time.  If you've never tried it, I highly recommend giving it a chance.  I'm also thinking that this moto jacket in ivory would be a wardrobe workhorse and something that you could wear with an endless number of looks.  And, with an eye towards summer, I can't forget this adorable romper.  The navy is a little bit unexpected and definitely not what you see everywhere.  Maybe that's why I love it so!

Who else is excited for spring?!  I already have a pretty long list of things I want to do once the weather becomes mild and these pieces are going to fit perfectly.  Let me know what you all think!

xx,

~K

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ALL UNDER $200

all under $200

How many times have you wanted to add a few new things to your closet lineup only to discover that they'd leave your wallet way lighter than you'd like?  A lot of you have been asking for more ways to save while you shop and still achieve the look you're after.  Today I've put together ten ways to refresh your look for spring while still having plenty of cash leftover to spend in other ways.  All these items are fun and fresh for spring and each is under $200.  Let's get shopping!

I think that this dress is absolutely adorable.  From the sleeve detail to the color, it is the perfect multi-functional piece to add to your closet right now.  I could see it at a bridal or baby shower,  brunch with your girlfriends or dinner with his parents.  The color is beautiful and the fit and flare silhouette flatters every shape so perfectly.  These paperbag waisted jeans are so fun and can work effortlessly with everything from a simple tank to a feminine floral detail blouse.  Add in sneakers, slides or sandals accordingly and you have an instant outfit to take you anywhere.  A soft focus finish is so pretty in springtime.  This incredible foundation from Estee Lauder gets the look done every time.  If you've never tried it, I highly recommend giving it a chance.  I'm also thinking that this moto jacket in ivory would be a wardrobe workhorse and something that you could wear with an endless number of looks.  And, with an eye towards summer, I can't forget this adorable romper.  The navy is a little bit unexpected and definitely not what you see everywhere.  Maybe that's why I love it so!

Who else is excited for spring?!  I already have a pretty long list of things I want to do once the weather becomes mild and these pieces are going to fit perfectly.  Let me know what you all think!

xx,

~K

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Hello, beautiful!  It's February and we're feeling the love.  You're prepared to shower your sisters, moms, daughters, besties and, of course, him with tons of love and affection.  Now, it's time to take the opportunity to show yourself some love with a little beauty indulgence that'll leave you looking gorgeous and feeling fabulous.  Estee Lauder is fresh on the scene with a new limited edition star-powered makeup collection.  The iconic makeup line, started by Estee Lauder, is now being taken yet another step further on the Hollywood walk of fame with her great granddaughter, Danielle Lauder's new line, Act IV.    The collection was built upon the glamour of old Hollywood and the legends who claimed it on the big screen.  Personally, I love the feminine glamour of that era so I was pretty much instantly sold, haha.  After having tried several of the products for myself, however, I can tell you that I'm still smitten.  While I could wax poetic about all of them, let me highlight the heavy hitters that I think everyone will love.  With all of my skincare efforts paying off tenfold, I've seen incredible results that have now taken me into the 'makeup optional' club.  Because of that, I tend not to wear any foundation.  Still, I love the look of a finished face and this little bottle of "WOW" gives you exactly that.  The matte-creme primer is designed to blur away pores and imperfections while promoting a lit from within glow and smooth as glass canvas.  That my friends is the holy grail.  This multi-look palette is a stunning solution to creating the perfect balance between eyes, lips and cheeks.  Less having to figure it out and so much more time to show that beautiful ethereal glow.  Last, every true starlet knew the power of the puff.  This perfecting loose powder imparts a soft focus finish that was once only possible through a camera lens.  

I love that this line now makes old school Hollywood something currently of-the-moment and achievable by all of us.  If you are liking what you see, I definitely recommend checking out the entire line.  The collection is a limited edition though so,  it won't last forever.  In the meantime, I'll be loving channeling my inner starlet!  

Have a beautiful day friends!

xx,

~K

All photos courtesy of Estee Lauder

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACT IV!

Act IV

Hello, beautiful!  It's February and we're feeling the love.  You're prepared to shower your sisters, moms, daughters, besties and, of course, him with tons of love and affection.  Now, it's time to take the opportunity to show yourself some love with a little beauty indulgence that'll leave you looking gorgeous and feeling fabulous.  Estee Lauder is fresh on the scene with a new limited edition star-powered makeup collection.  The iconic makeup line, started by Estee Lauder, is now being taken yet another step further on the Hollywood walk of fame with her great granddaughter, Danielle Lauder's new line, Act IV.    The collection was built upon the glamour of old Hollywood and the legends who claimed it on the big screen.  Personally, I love the feminine glamour of that era so I was pretty much instantly sold, haha.  After having tried several of the products for myself, however, I can tell you that I'm still smitten.  While I could wax poetic about all of them, let me highlight the heavy hitters that I think everyone will love.  With all of my skincare efforts paying off tenfold, I've seen incredible results that have now taken me into the 'makeup optional' club.  Because of that, I tend not to wear any foundation.  Still, I love the look of a finished face and this little bottle of "WOW" gives you exactly that.  The matte-creme primer is designed to blur away pores and imperfections while promoting a lit from within glow and smooth as glass canvas.  That my friends is the holy grail.  This multi-look palette is a stunning solution to creating the perfect balance between eyes, lips and cheeks.  Less having to figure it out and so much more time to show that beautiful ethereal glow.  Last, every true starlet knew the power of the puff.  This perfecting loose powder imparts a soft focus finish that was once only possible through a camera lens.  

I love that this line now makes old school Hollywood something currently of-the-moment and achievable by all of us.  If you are liking what you see, I definitely recommend checking out the entire line.  The collection is a limited edition though so,  it won't last forever.  In the meantime, I'll be loving channeling my inner starlet!  

Have a beautiful day friends!

xx,

~K

All photos courtesy of Estee Lauder

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The weekend's here and with it comes date night.  Whether you're basking in longterm bliss or enjoying the giddiness of something new, a night made for two calls for a little more spice in the game plan.  From the dress to the dolled up, fall date nights are heating up.  This dress is absolutely gorgeous and really the perfect pick for everything from casual to couture.  I'd go for a suede OTK boot like this pair, a sexy yet understated clutch, smokey eye beauty and a feminine fragrance to tie the night out look all together effortlessly.  Ah, just the thought of all this playing dress up has me saying, "Helloooo, weekend!"  Hoping yours is a great one!

~ K

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Fall Date Night

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

The weekend's here and with it comes date night.  Whether you're basking in longterm bliss or enjoying the giddiness of something new, a night made for two calls for a little more spice in the game plan.  From the dress to the dolled up, fall date nights are heating up.  This dress is absolutely gorgeous and really the perfect pick for everything from casual to couture.  I'd go for a suede OTK boot like this pair, a sexy yet understated clutch, smokey eye beauty and a feminine fragrance to tie the night out look all together effortlessly.  Ah, just the thought of all this playing dress up has me saying, "Helloooo, weekend!"  Hoping yours is a great one!

~ K

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We all have our favorites in life and today I'm sharing a few of mine from the beauty closet.  From toes to lips, there's always something new in beauty to love and covet.  With so many truly incredible lines to choose from,  it's sometimes hard to find the one to fall in love with.  For me, that one right now is Dr. Dennis Gross and his innovative line of ferulic + retinol.  This powerhouse duo is so potent and efficacious that I can say I saw the desired improvements it claimed in as little as a couple of days.  Radiance and clarity were among two of the most noticeable and along with that, my skin was instantly softer, firmer, plumper and more supple.  Who couldn't love that?  This brightening enzyme water cream is the perfect drink of moisture for post-winter fatigued skin.  I'm also obsessing over all things coconut right now.  This body polish and this coconut milk honey bath are skin smoothers and soothers and oh-so-addicting.  And of course, don't forget your hands…this Ahava mineral hand cream will keep yours pretty and smooth and ready for your spring rings.  Here's to a beautiful Monday!

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Skincare Loves

AERIN

We all have our favorites in life and today I'm sharing a few of mine from the beauty closet.  From toes to lips, there's always something new in beauty to love and covet.  With so many truly incredible lines to choose from,  it's sometimes hard to find the one to fall in love with.  For me, that one right now is Dr. Dennis Gross and his innovative line of ferulic + retinol.  This powerhouse duo is so potent and efficacious that I can say I saw the desired improvements it claimed in as little as a couple of days.  Radiance and clarity were among two of the most noticeable and along with that, my skin was instantly softer, firmer, plumper and more supple.  Who couldn't love that?  This brightening enzyme water cream is the perfect drink of moisture for post-winter fatigued skin.  I'm also obsessing over all things coconut right now.  This body polish and this coconut milk honey bath are skin smoothers and soothers and oh-so-addicting.  And of course, don't forget your hands…this Ahava mineral hand cream will keep yours pretty and smooth and ready for your spring rings.  Here's to a beautiful Monday!

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Happy New Year! Whenever January rolls around everyone seems to be making their resolutions for the new year.  For me, I find goals to be so much simpler and a lot easier to achieve. So many of you along with family and friends always ask me for ways to look and feel better.  These ten beauty boosters are some of my favorite picks for getting gorgeous.  Start each day fresh faced and flawless with this decedent cleanser by Eve Lom.  While yes, it's bit pricey at the outlay, the things it does for your skin and the way it softens and smooths is beyond compare.  And, it lasts forever.  I always couple it with my tried and true absolute favorite tool, the Clarisonic.  If you own it, you love it.  If not, trust me, get one. Now.  Your skin will thank you and never be the same.  This curling wand gives my hair the perfect amount of soft, bouncy curves with shine for days.  The fact that it doesn't have a clip on it was tricky at first but so worth the learning curve.  Be sure to become best friends with the heat glove it comes with.   It will save you from all those painful fingertip burns, haha.  These hair vitamin supplements will keep you healthy and your hair lush.  I especially love how quickly they make your locks grow longer.  Finally, while it's nothing new for me, if you are looking for a beautiful, feminine fragrance that you can't live without give this one from philosophy a try.

I hope everyone's new year is off to a beautiful start.  Thanks for stopping by!

New Year Beauty

amazing grace

Happy New Year! Whenever January rolls around everyone seems to be making their resolutions for the new year.  For me, I find goals to be so much simpler and a lot easier to achieve. So many of you along with family and friends always ask me for ways to look and feel better.  These ten beauty boosters are some of my favorite picks for getting gorgeous.  Start each day fresh faced and flawless with this decedent cleanser by Eve Lom.  While yes, it's bit pricey at the outlay, the things it does for your skin and the way it softens and smooths is beyond compare.  And, it lasts forever.  I always couple it with my tried and true absolute favorite tool, the Clarisonic.  If you own it, you love it.  If not, trust me, get one. Now.  Your skin will thank you and never be the same.  This curling wand gives my hair the perfect amount of soft, bouncy curves with shine for days.  The fact that it doesn't have a clip on it was tricky at first but so worth the learning curve.  Be sure to become best friends with the heat glove it comes with.   It will save you from all those painful fingertip burns, haha.  These hair vitamin supplements will keep you healthy and your hair lush.  I especially love how quickly they make your locks grow longer.  Finally, while it's nothing new for me, if you are looking for a beautiful, feminine fragrance that you can't live without give this one from philosophy a try.

I hope everyone's new year is off to a beautiful start.  Thanks for stopping by!

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Jumping on to Pinterest is always a dangerous bet for me.  What starts out as an innocent 'Oh, I'll only be a minute' moment suddenly turns into 'Where did the time go?!'  Today I'm sharing some of my favorite pins and pretties I found during my times spent pinning.  Home decor, particularly home office designs, get my attention every time.  Gold and acrylic desk accessories are my biggest love of the moment.  This stapler and tape dispenser are almost too pretty to use!  Poppin also makes great desktop organizers in every color you'd wish for.  They even have the perfect size pencil cup {also loving this monogrammed one here} to hold these little pretties.  You can bet I'll be snatching up plenty of each as I get my desk ready for September.

Another thing that makes me happy whenever I see it is a gorgeous display of beauty products.  Pinners do it like no others.  Estee Lauder, who was known for her discerning eye for styling, helps things along with pretty packaging (seen here, here and here).  I also can't get enough of this lipstick  from Kate Spade.  I think the adorable branding might have something to do with it.  If you're anything like me and enjoy surrounding yourself with all things lovely, take a minute and enjoy a Pinterest break.  I know you won't be sorry.  You can find more of my 'pinspirations' right here.  Have a beautiful Wednesday!

Photo credits: laurenconrad.com beso.com dallasshaw.com stylecaster.com etsy.com

PINTEREST PRETTIES

anthropologie

Jumping on to Pinterest is always a dangerous bet for me.  What starts out as an innocent 'Oh, I'll only be a minute' moment suddenly turns into 'Where did the time go?!'  Today I'm sharing some of my favorite pins and pretties I found during my times spent pinning.  Home decor, particularly home office designs, get my attention every time.  Gold and acrylic desk accessories are my biggest love of the moment.  This stapler and tape dispenser are almost too pretty to use!  Poppin also makes great desktop organizers in every color you'd wish for.  They even have the perfect size pencil cup {also loving this monogrammed one here} to hold these little pretties.  You can bet I'll be snatching up plenty of each as I get my desk ready for September.

Another thing that makes me happy whenever I see it is a gorgeous display of beauty products.  Pinners do it like no others.  Estee Lauder, who was known for her discerning eye for styling, helps things along with pretty packaging (seen here, here and here).  I also can't get enough of this lipstick  from Kate Spade.  I think the adorable branding might have something to do with it.  If you're anything like me and enjoy surrounding yourself with all things lovely, take a minute and enjoy a Pinterest break.  I know you won't be sorry.  You can find more of my 'pinspirations' right here.  Have a beautiful Wednesday!

Photo credits: laurenconrad.com beso.com dallasshaw.com stylecaster.com etsy.com

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The countdown is on and, hopefully, that means you have done most of your major shopping and are looking to pick up those thoughtful little extras you know they weren't expecting.  While candy canes and pretty packaged chocolates are still a welcomed tradition, here are some shiny little additions to slip in alongside them.  Another option?  Choose all twelve and give one each day.  Any way you gift it, they'll be so glad you did.

I hope this weekend finds you somewhere warm and cozy, surrounded by all the people and things you adore.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

STOCKING STUFFERS + GIFTS UNDER $25

anthropologie

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The countdown is on and, hopefully, that means you have done most of your major shopping and are looking to pick up those thoughtful little extras you know they weren't expecting.  While candy canes and pretty packaged chocolates are still a welcomed tradition, here are some shiny little additions to slip in alongside them.  Another option?  Choose all twelve and give one each day.  Any way you gift it, they'll be so glad you did.

I hope this weekend finds you somewhere warm and cozy, surrounded by all the people and things you adore.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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When it comes to holiday shopping, nothing's better than finding that perfect gift that simply says, "She'll love it!"  Finding that magical item shouldn't have to be hard.  From small surprises to big wishes come true, there's always something she's hoping to find slipped under the tree.  Here are some chic choices to help you find everything she's looking for.  

Wishing you the merriest of Mondays!  

ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Burberry Brit

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When it comes to holiday shopping, nothing's better than finding that perfect gift that simply says, "She'll love it!"  Finding that magical item shouldn't have to be hard.  From small surprises to big wishes come true, there's always something she's hoping to find slipped under the tree.  Here are some chic choices to help you find everything she's looking for.  

Wishing you the merriest of Mondays!  

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Fall calls for a transition of your closet, your beauty routine, your shoe collection and yes, even your fragrance.  As days and nights take on a new feel, so should your scent.  What's most lovely about that, however, is that your beloved floral, fruity, fresh and feminine favorites don't need to go away.  Rather, they've taken on a new, subtly more seductive side, that melds beautifully with the richer, warmer tones the season will be sure to have us seeking.  No matter your personal preference, these perfumes will have you craving their deliciousness day to night.

SWEET SOMETHINGS:  Perennial favorite, Flowerbomb by Victor & Rolf takes on a new feel with 'Flowerbomb Eau Extreme'.  Touted as "an intensely luxurious interpretation of the original", this newly designed concoction will have you instantly hooked.  Marc Jacobs makes another appearance on the fragrance runway with his latest, MARC JACOBS 'Honey'.  Much like its namesake, this one takes on a hint of sweetness perfectly capturing a golden warmth.  

FLOWER FRESH:  Feminine and flirty girls rejoice.  The incomparable Jo Malone brings her latest bout of greatness to life in the form of 'Peony & Blush Suede'.  Oh, just the name is swoon worthy and instantly covetable.  With hints of autumn's juicy red apple, glorious jasmine, rose and gillyflower, combined with a heavenly soft blush suede conjure up divine notions of a scent that begs to shared with someone you adore.  Tom Ford brings his sense of haute and happening to so many elements of fashion, one of which is certainly fragrance.  His 'Fleur de Chine' brings the heat with an Asian allure.  It's sensual mix of Hualan flower and star magnolia creates a mystifying allure that beckons back to a time of romance.

DESIGNER DEBUTS:  Initially known and loved for her intrinsic ability to single-handedly redesign the shoe closets of women worldwide, Tory Burch now makes her debut on the beauty scene with the launch of 'Tory Burch the Fragrance'.  In an ever-evolving partnership with cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder, Tory Burch has entered a new frontier which will undoubtedly prove every bit as successful as her previous ventures.  Also fast on her heels is the iconic stridemaker, Jimmy Choo with his latest, 'Jimmy Choo Exotic'.  Deeply rooted in florals, patchouli and raspberry, this new limited edition joins its well known sister scent, the original 'Jimmy Choo'.

Once again, the choices are plenty but once you find your favorite for fall, there'll be no mistaking it.  Have a fabulous Fashion Week weekend!

6 SCENTS: Fragrances for Fall

beauty

Fall calls for a transition of your closet, your beauty routine, your shoe collection and yes, even your fragrance.  As days and nights take on a new feel, so should your scent.  What's most lovely about that, however, is that your beloved floral, fruity, fresh and feminine favorites don't need to go away.  Rather, they've taken on a new, subtly more seductive side, that melds beautifully with the richer, warmer tones the season will be sure to have us seeking.  No matter your personal preference, these perfumes will have you craving their deliciousness day to night.

SWEET SOMETHINGS:  Perennial favorite, Flowerbomb by Victor & Rolf takes on a new feel with 'Flowerbomb Eau Extreme'.  Touted as "an intensely luxurious interpretation of the original", this newly designed concoction will have you instantly hooked.  Marc Jacobs makes another appearance on the fragrance runway with his latest, MARC JACOBS 'Honey'.  Much like its namesake, this one takes on a hint of sweetness perfectly capturing a golden warmth.  

FLOWER FRESH:  Feminine and flirty girls rejoice.  The incomparable Jo Malone brings her latest bout of greatness to life in the form of 'Peony & Blush Suede'.  Oh, just the name is swoon worthy and instantly covetable.  With hints of autumn's juicy red apple, glorious jasmine, rose and gillyflower, combined with a heavenly soft blush suede conjure up divine notions of a scent that begs to shared with someone you adore.  Tom Ford brings his sense of haute and happening to so many elements of fashion, one of which is certainly fragrance.  His 'Fleur de Chine' brings the heat with an Asian allure.  It's sensual mix of Hualan flower and star magnolia creates a mystifying allure that beckons back to a time of romance.

DESIGNER DEBUTS:  Initially known and loved for her intrinsic ability to single-handedly redesign the shoe closets of women worldwide, Tory Burch now makes her debut on the beauty scene with the launch of 'Tory Burch the Fragrance'.  In an ever-evolving partnership with cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder, Tory Burch has entered a new frontier which will undoubtedly prove every bit as successful as her previous ventures.  Also fast on her heels is the iconic stridemaker, Jimmy Choo with his latest, 'Jimmy Choo Exotic'.  Deeply rooted in florals, patchouli and raspberry, this new limited edition joins its well known sister scent, the original 'Jimmy Choo'.

Once again, the choices are plenty but once you find your favorite for fall, there'll be no mistaking it.  Have a fabulous Fashion Week weekend!

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