Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone! Wishing everyone a very happy holiday with their family and friends! I hope the Easter Bunny was good to you!

Cake Pop Craze

Have you had a cake pop yet? At the beginning of this year I received a book on Cake Pops as a gift. Never would I imagine would this actually become a popular trend! Many stores, including Starbucks, are starting to pick up cake pops, essentially taking the place of cupcakes. Although I haven't tried a cake pop quite yet, I would assume it tastes just a great. I love cupcakes in all shapes and sizes. With that said, Easter is coming up this weekend! If you like to celebrate and get in to the holiday spirit, I'm sure you are planning on dying Easter eggs at some point before Sunday. Here is a new treat to challenge yourself to try making instead of your typical creations.

Cake pops are so cute, you can use so much creativity and go in any direction you want. Anything is possible for decoration!

 They are made with the same ingredients as a cupcake, but prepared slightly different to maintain its ball shape. To get the full directions of how to prepare cake pops, you can purchase the book for a step by step guide and many other ideas! I can't wait to make the panda cake pops sometime this summer!

Some other ideas for an Easter project. 

You also don't have to do every cake pop the exact same! Do a few chicks, bunnies, flowers, sheep for a full assortment! I can't wait to get home this weekend to give this a try. I'll report back with my results!

Boston Lulu-a-thon

Happy Marathon Monday Bloggers!

Although Marathon Monday is almost over, its never too late to blog into the day! Today I had a great time visiting one of my good friends at BU to watch the runners race down Beacon Street. One thing I did notice in particular was the amount of Lululemon gear many of the runners were sporting. The omega-horseshoe like logo is easy to spot because of its big red circle usually located on the tail bone of the pants.

Lululemon, originally started in Canada, is an essential for you work out gear wardrobe.They sell tops, shorts, water bottles, pants, yoga mats etc. but they have two very particular features that make them stand out against competitors. The first being the culture that Lululemon creates with their manifesto.These inspiring words and phrases to live by are all over the store, packaging and advertisements. The culture they have created makes wearing the lululemon gear a special experience. I know it may sound ridiculous, but the fabric and fit of these pants actually encourages me to want to do yoga or work out! They are truly life altering. 

Now to the second factor, the luon fabric. Lululemon's copyrighted fabric luon is moisture wicking and pre-shrunk. Prior to buying my first pair of lululemon pants, I had been wearing the cotton Victoria Secret yoga pants. The problem was that after one wear they look dirty and stretched out. Lulu gear can be worn multiple times while still maintaining its tight fit and looking clean. Although luon is the signature fabric, in the women's run line, they use another fabric luxextreme. This is even more moisture resistant and can absorb water very quickly.

These price of these products may be a little steep but they are worth every penny. Every product they sell also has a 5 year life guarantee. Do you honestly own a pair of work out gear now that you see yourself still having in 5 years? In addition they expect you to want to machine wash the clothing you sweat hard in. For this reason they created these pants to withstand hard washing.

If anyone sees me on a normal basis, they will attest I can be seen rocking the colorful Lululemon groove pants at least twice a week. The added touch to these pants is that they have a wide array of colorful bands you can choose to customize them more than just black yoga pants. These pants may be perfect to work out in, but they are also an absolute favorite for lounging around. 

I may wear my "lulus" rain or shine, but I am looking in to new possibilities with the hot weather approaching. Going for a run in the summer in these pants is only a recipe for dehydration. I have recently discovered the summer substitute, "boogie shorts".

 These spandex shorts also have the same waist band versatility as all of the other bottoms Lulus offers.

April Showers, Brings May Flowers.

I knew there was no way that the gorgeous weather would last all week! Of course the rain once again had to ruin the sunny streak. The only benefit? We will be having some beautiful flowers coming our way in May. My favorites are peonies, hydrangea and tulips.Can't wait until they come into season. But in the time being, until we have real flowers to admire, we can take a look at this seasons fashion accessories. A very popular trend for this spring is flower statement pieces. Add to your garden, I mean jewelery collection, with these glitz and glammed up flower power pieces, guaranteed for a compliment, or six...

Juicy Couture Ring

 Kate Spade Necklace

Marc Jacobs Ring

Betsey Johnson Necklace

Betsey Johnson Bracelet

Juicy Couture Charm

 Betsey Johnson Ring

Juicy Couture Earrings

Shifting to Spring

FINALLY, its April 11th and it's actually starting to feel like we are getting some real spring weather. Today's post is inspired by the outfit I decided to wear this morning. I had heard yesterday that today's weather was going to be up in the 70s, so I decided to premiere the Maggy London jersey shift I had bought for quite a bargain last week.

My decision to wear this shift as the first dress of the season was because of its long sleeves and high neck. The weather is getting nicer but it isn't quite warm enough yet not to wear a jacket. The high neck and long sleeves coupled with the dress allow the right amount of breeze while still staying warm enough. The high neck on the shift is a great transition from winter to spring; this style shoes you are not too eager to wear a revealing dress when the weather is still relatively cold. Plus, who wants to show off their winter white before seeing some sun. 

Kate Hudson in a boho shift

The long sleeve shift is very hot right now as the transition dress between the seasons. I would also recommend bold and colorful geometric patterns. I first saw this style a few years ago with Diane Von Furstenburg's wrap dresses. Since then, the entire industry has incorporated the bohemian shift into their collections.

DVF Shift

I have provided some of my favorite picks of fierce shifts, to get you started for the shift into spring. The lightweight shift is the perfect go to dress for any girl on the go or if you are looking to stay cool as the seasons change. Although not provided, Trina Turk and Milly also have great pieces that resemble this look at well. 

Lilly Pulitzer

Tory Burch

 Nicole Miller

Donna Morgan

Tory Burch

Maggy London

TIME TO $PLURGE: Emilio Pucci

FASHIONISTA ON A BUDGET: JB by Julie Brown

DAY TO DAY PURCHASE: LILLY PULITZER

Happy spring shopping! I hope the weather is here to stay!!

KKG Sapphire Ball

This past Saturday was Kappa Kappa Gamma's annual Sapphire Ball. It was a hard few months of planning, but it turned out great and everyone had a fantastic evening! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the event.

On the rooftop deck looking at the skyline

 Posing with my big and grandbig for Yana's last formal

 My dress is right in theme of Sapphire Ball

All of Zeta Alpha on the dance floor

Indian Summer

Everyone has seen them, better yet you probably wear them, the Jack Rogers Navajo sandal is the flop favorite of many preppy shoe divas. What you probably didn’t know is that Jackie O, classy & sophisticated (should’ve been a Kappa), is the reason why Jack Rogers are now so popular! In her time, Jackie was always seen walking around Martha’s Vineyard sporting this Indian inspired footwear. Since then they have become an American classic and really a “go to” shoe for any woman looking for a simple solution to a hot summer day.

Ironically, I have been fighting jumping on this Jack Rogers ban wagon for some time now. I know that I could use a pair, but I also know that everyone expects me to own them so I have been going against the grain… (until now… stay tuned for the later half of the blog…)

Nevertheless, I still love the Jack Rogers Navajo sandal. If you couldn’t already tell, I love the concept of branding, hence my Marketing concentration. I am hoping I get into Brand Management next semester, I have the last registration group for my grade this semester, ugh, so cross your fingers! Still, even before all the latest technology, when people see others with celeb status such as Jackie O wearing a certain sandal, they feel they also need to have it. Jackie O single handedly is the reason why Jack Rogers thrived, particularly in the New England region.

Their staple shoe has evolved over time, adding limited editions such as the highly exclusive and impossible to find alligator and lizard couture collection, but also expanding to different materials such as a jelly sandal. Now the Navajo sandal not only comes in almost any color combination you can imagine, they also are available in heels!

 This leads me to my main trigger for this blog post, the trigger that is swooning me on to the Jack Rogers ban wagon. Today I discovered these fabulous bedazzled Jack Rogers flops. These shoes are finally giving me a reason to justify caving in to the popular trend, and not “just because”. I am enchanted by the gems that are able to transform the Navajo shoe from simplistic to diva star. Don’t let the sparkles fool you; although the leather is coated in faux-diamonds, these shoes are far from gaudy. Now you may be thinking, but isn’t the whole point of the Navajo sandal a relaxing summer shoe? So what! Add these glittery shoes to your collection and enjoy! They will jazz up any outfit in no time!

Most Navajo sandals retail at $98.00 USD but limited edition prices may vary. Right now the Embellished Thong Sandal is available for $146.95 USD. Slightly pricey for a sandal, but worth a splurge to add a little shimmer in your step!