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April 24, 2015

Fashion Pulse Flash: Mother’s Day Gifts, Secret Deodorant, NARS, Dior, and more

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[Stephen Dweck hand-carved turquoise earrings and braille necklaces by New York City jeweler Kemi Gandaleta of Kemi Designs]

The Accessories Council Mother’s Day event certainly evoked some general and specific gift ideas that any and every mom would surely love. Being an accessories girl myself and most likely inheriting it from my accessories-loving mom, I was really digging a variety options, ranging from reversible belts by MCM to a nautical scarf by Printed Village, hand-crafted rings by Ragini Mittal, custom handbags from 1 Atelier (made in New York City) and chic carry-alls by Be Brilliant Bags  and a bevy of sunglasses from Polaroid, Pink Sheep Heiress, and Marcolin’s Swarovski Edith shades.  With the holiday about two weeks away, there’s still plenty of time to find (and buy) the perfect gift for mom, and/or for those who have been mom-like in your life! Don’t forget to get a card too!

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[Three of the Secret Outlast Clear Gel formulations]
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February 3, 2012

Beauty and Accessories Musings for Valentine’s Day

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What we’ve been testing and attending this week all had a relation to Valentine’s Day; chocolate body delights, and gift giving ideas of jewelry and accessories. See below for the latest:

The Body Shop’s Chocomania line

Just launched this February, The Body Shop has created a new bath and body line that includes 12 community fair trade ingredients such as aloe leaf from Guatamala, coconut from Samoa, and cocoa beans from Ghana. The line ranges in price from $4-$16; shop in-store or  online!

Accessories Council’s Valentine’s Day Event

Accessories Council President Karen Giberson was on board to provideValentine’s Day gift ideas alongside world-renowned astrology expert Susan Miller, who matched gifts with the various signs. My sign, Cancer, had the suggested gift of  Fresh Sugar Lip Polish, which includes real brown sugar crystals to gently buff away dry flakes, meadowfoam seed, jojoba seed, and grapeseed oils to nourish the lips, and shea butter for long-lasting moisture.  This was a great pairing, as it was definitely my favorite (and most-needed) item! other suggestions and products included OPI newest nail polish line, Godiva chocolates, Chicbuds earbuds, CuffLink iPhone carrying case, Jing Ai Skin bronzer, Mavi Eyes cufflinks, and Calvin Klein sunglasses from Marchon.

Folli Follie for Valentine’s Day

Originally from Greece and with hundreds of retailers around the world, it’s easy to see why Folli Follie has become so popular. With style and value at it’s core,  it’s easy to find many items amongst the watches, jewelry, handbags, and small leather goods that you’ll want to take home with you. I visited one of the two New York City locations, the store in SoHo on Prince Street to pick out a fabulous piece of Valentine’s Day jewelry for myself, courtesy of the brand (see above for my chosen ring). Peruse their offerings online or search for a store closest to your neck of the woods.