Brighton Beauty

I am kind of addicted to Brighton right now.  It has been around since the 1960s, but I have personally never really looked at it until recently!  Brighton is the creation of high school sweethearts Jerry Kohl and Terri Kravitz!  The brand has evolved over time to be one of the most loved and recognizable in the United States! http://www.brighton.com/

I really love the Brighton jewelry lately to mix up my office look and to get some needed "updating".  The price point is not too high...but the quality is really quite impressive.  Best of all, Brighton will repair pieces under their 1-year warranty for free...and will also make repairs after that for a small fee.

Brighton carries jewelry, leather bags, and other fun accessories! It even carries the loved and not forgotten "My Flat in London" line of purses, jewelry and accessories!
http://www.myflatinlondon.com/

Recently, I opened the Brighton "Charm Her Day" catalog and saw my dear friend Olivia Tracey modeling therein! Olivia Tracey, actress and model, is a former Miss Ireland and a true Irish icon.  

Olivia Tracey IMDB

Here are some modelling pics of Olivia:

Olivia with Michael Fassbender

Olivia in Green!

Stunning Head Shot!

A not too demure Olivia ;)

She looked so lovely in the Brighton Catalog! Congrats Olivia!

Here is an article about Olivia in the Independent.ie:
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/olivia-treacy-from-miss-ireland-to-las-red-carpet-29968896.html

Twin Set Madness!!

Get back to this retro basic: the twin set!!

It is cute and professional.  There is something about it that looks sweet and feminine, but not too girly for the office.  Everybody is wearing them again! Maybe it is the Mad Men influence, or maybe true classics just never go out of style.  There is a lot of versatility with the twin set look.  For example, you can always wear the cardigan separately over a dress.   The shell can also look great under your business suit.  There are endless ways to mix up your twin sets as well! They also look ultra glam on the golf course when you are hobnobbing with the boss or potential clients!! Twin sets can even look great paired with a long taffeta skirt for a black tie event.  There is something young and fresh about that look.  It gives off a preppy nonchalant vibe that is always intriguing...for realz...Go get some ;) 

Twin Set Queen Grace Kelly

Fun Cheetah print Twin Set from Land's End

Classic Twin Set for the office from Land's End

Vintage is Back! Classic feminine style that is
always appropriate. 

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

How many times a day are you touching up your makeup? Are you working too hard and looking like you are dragging by happy hour? YES you are!  When you are a busy working girl, it can be difficult to get a chance to take a glance in the mirror.  You gotta get stuff done, and can not be spending all day in the looking glass.  Don't worry, HOURGLASS IMMACULATE Liquid Powder Foundation is here to save the day.  Hourglass Immaculate Foundation

This Immaculate foundation will made you look just that: immaculate! It has a revolutionary liquid to powder formulation, specifically designed for young, oily, and active skin types.  As a result, the wearer can enjoy a flawless yet fresh and natural complexion all day long.

I have worn this foundation for the past two weeks and I am very impressed! It truly makes me look matte, but not mask-like. I do not get oily while wearing this makeup.  Since I have been wearing, I have been receiving so many compliments on my skin! It has been years since that has happened! I look like I just have nice, young skin...no greasy or "heavy" appearance, which so frequently occurs with liquid and powdered foundations.

I find that I don't need to touch up my make up half as often as I usually do, and I also don't feel the need for blotting papers!

There is also and accompanying mineral primer: VEIL MINERAL PRIMER Veil Mineral Primer
which contains physical block sunscreen: Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide! This is great for breakout-prone skin: Just say no to chemical sunscreens!

Another plus: the foundation and primer are gluten free and vegan!

Highly Recommended
Grade A