Tuesday’s Top…Chunky Rings (Earth Science Edition!)
Looking for a trendy addition to your jewelry box? You need to get yourself a geode ring! I’ve been seeing these natural, Earthy designs pop up everywhere recently. They have a rustic/masculine/architectural look from afar, but when you get up close — such a different look! The details of the rocks are usually speckled and... (read more)
Tangerine Tango!
So you’ve probably already heard by now that Tangerine Tango is Pantone’s color pick of 2012. It’s sort of a tricky color — not quite orange, not quite red. I don’t know that I’m ready to paint my whole apartment tangerine, or buy a dress that’s head to toe tang, but a few accessories here... (read more)
Golden Globes Trend: Headbands
Another Golden Globes trend this year? Headbands! I spotted a few in the red carpet photos, and it’s such a sweet look. Pictured above is Busy Phillips, Michelle Williams, Charlize Theron, and Eve Mavrakis (Ewan McGregor’s wife.) Here are some lovely headbands options if you’re looking for one for your next night out: Cute handmade... (read more)
Tuesday’s Top…iPhone Cases
I think I’m just about the only person I know who doesn’t have an iPhone (yet…!) But that hasn’t stopped me from drooling over some super cute cases. Seems like everyone from kate spade to marc jacobs has been designing cases. And there are even lots of small shops that design cases as well —... (read more)
Golden Globes Trend: Pastels
Remember the Reem Acra gown (6th from the top) I included in my round up of pretty alternatives to a traditional white wedding gown? Turns out Julie Bowen (the mom on Modern Family) wore the dress to the Golden Globes last night. So pretty! Pastels and neutrals seemed to be popular this year at the... (read more)
A Little Bit of Pretty
Just some pretty things for the day. Neutrals, I love ‘em. Sunray Pleat Dress, Orla Kiely ***03/16/12 Update: Check out Kate Middleton rocking this Orla Kiely dress! Love it! Faux Fur Collar Blazer, Miss Selfridge Brisas Villa Dress, Nick & Mo Tartlet Burst Top, Anthropologie In Tandem Skirt, Mod Cloth Bow Valley Rosa, kate spade... (read more)
Tuesday’s Top…Outdoor Boots
Yesterday’s snow made me realize that I should be looking for some cute winter boots (for when we actually get some serious snow accumulation.) In looking around, I found a few too many awesome options and couldn’t narrow it down! I think I’m leaning toward the pair of bright orange Kamik boots (#7.) Such a... (read more)
Tuesday’s Top…Sweater Dresses
It’s time for a new weekly feature here at Sweet and Lovely Life. Every Tuesday we’ll bring you our top picks in style, design, and fashion. This Tuesday, it’s sweater dresses! I’m all about pairing a long tunic sweater or sweater dress with jeans or leggings and boots for a versatile winter look. Here are... (read more)
5: Products to Help With Your Resolutions
It’s the time of year to start fresh with some new resolutions. Luckily, there are lots of products out there to help you stick to those goals. (Stayed tuned for later in the week when I’ll share a few of my own resolutions.) Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1: To help... (read more)
8: Pretty Pumps
New Year’s Eve is four days away and in our countdown to the big night we’ve already featured 10 sparkly party dresses and 9 beautiful champagne glasses. Today we found 8 pretty pumps to help you ring in the New Year: 1: Serra Pump, Diane von Furstenberg, $375 / 2: Stella, Badgley Mischka, $169 / 3:... (read more)
10: New Year’s Eve Party Dresses
What will you be wearing when the ball drops this year? Here are some short, sparkly, and fun dresses for inspiration: 1: Cluster Bead Dress, Parker, $300 / 2: Heidi Crystal Belt Dress, Alice + Olivia, $350 / 3: West Village Fete Dress, Mod Cloth, $105 4: One Shoulder Dress in Metallic Jacquard, ASOS, $59 / 5:... (read more)
Get the Look: Vintage Sparkle
Love the vintage styling in this Vanity Fair photo shoot by photographer Signe Vilstrup. Like many vintage styles, it’s all about red lips and intricate details. The main items in this look are obviously the gold dress and the red lipstick, but a few subtle things help give the outfit some depth: Texture: The nude... (read more)
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