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My Ulta store recently received the Butter London Nail Lacquers. Although they are a bit expensive $14, they are “3 Free” because they have no formaldehyde, no toluene and no DBP and are not animal tested. They tout “Colour, not Carcinogens”. And do they have some colors to choose from. I went a little crazy because I couldn’t just pick one or two or even three.

From Left to Right: Rosie Lee, Dosh, Saucy Jack, All Hail the Queen, Big Smoke

From L to R: Blagger, British Racing Green, Marrow, Snog

My favorites Saucy Jack, All Hail the Queen, Blagger and Snog. The Saucy Jack is a true red and the All Hail the Queen is a sparkly lighter version of Sally Hansen’s Commander in Chic or Essie’s Chinchilly. Blagger is like a Cobalt blue, a color I’m loving right now. I alway have a hard time finding a good pink. I don’t like a light pink, like Essie’s Prima Ballerina, on me and most hot pinks are too “club-ish” for me. This pink is like a tropical beach-y pink. The Rosie Lee is like a clear polish with pink glitter in it. I think it might look good with a black polish and one coat of Rosie Lee on top.

Here’s a link to Ulta with more colors. There’s a great bright canary yellow called Cheeky Chops and an almost Tiffany Blue called Artful Dodger.

What are your favorites? 

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So when Mother Nature decides to visit I feel awful. I feel fat, bloated, ugly, nothing fits, I have nothing to wear, my hair freaks out…and on and on and on. So I came up with a plan over the last few years to hide all of that.

On the first few days, usually the worst of it, I wear a dress. If it has a print I don’t have to add any accessories. If it it a solid color I have to add a necklace or bracelet. During the winter I’ll add a turtleneck or sweater. Make-up must also be put on, though I do it pretty lightly – tinted moisturizer, concealer, blush, curled lashes. Those are the rules. By the end of the day I feel better.

Anthropologie Arribada Dress (worn here)
Old Navy Espadrilles

And here’s the Casbah Dress styled from Friday. Husband and I went out and had some delicious Italian food. It was pretty warm that evening. I took the J Crew Jackie in Beechwood but never wore it.

J Crew Factory Multi-Strand Pearls in Pewter
J Crew Arène Platform Sandals – Anchor Gray, 7

I can’t wait to wear this dress again.

Have a great evening!

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Here’s the J Crew Casbah Dress. This is my new favorite print and I love the green jewel tones.

Size 8

It is a side zip and has and extra zip for the bust paneling. I’ll try to get a shot of it later.  I tried a belt right under the bust but it didn’t look great, IMO. There is pleating right under the center of the bust which gives it that “float away from the body” look as well as the “I may be pregnant” look. It will be good when hiding “food babies” too.

J Crew Jackie in Beechwood

I also bought the scarf in this print. Even though it’s wool it is very lightweight and sheer/thin. Texas seems to have skipped Spring and jumped right into Summer (92 today!) so I may not have a chance to wear this outside until next Fall.

This is what I wore today. It’s our wedding anniversary and Husband and I spent the day together by having breakfast, getting our free coffee, and getting massages, facials and pedicures. Here’s the new Anthropologie Apothecary Skirt. There are so many colors in this print but they all go well together. Also, this buttons down the front, just like the J Crew Dorrie Skirt. While at Anthropologie last night I spotted and met Molly, from AnthroMollogies! It was so cool to meet another blogger in person for the first time. And she is so nice and stylish in person!

J Crew Max & Molly Tee
Apothecary Skirt – 6
J Crew Capri Sandals

Wednesday’s outfit

J Crew Indigo Silk Shirt
J Crew Summerweight Bermudas
Tory Burch Flip-Flops

And this was Thursday’s outfit.

J Crew Milla Tank – 8
J Crew Lunette Mini – 8
Tom’s Metallic Wedges

I’m off to get ready for dinner. I will be wearing the Casbah Dress this evening.

Have a great Easter weekend!

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I had a little time this week to stop in to Zara, a new store at my mall. I’ve seen several bloggers with cute clothing from there and checked it out online. I didn’t want to order anything online without figuring out what my size was and they have such cute stuff I had to go in and see for myself.

Great little skirt but need to make sure I have tops to go with it.

Two-Tone Skirt – L, Linen/Rayon, $39.90

Loving this super casual linen tee.

Flower T-Shirt – M, Linen, $29.90

I have been looking for a yellow top to go with this skirt. It’s so soft and comfy and comes in blue too!

Fine Stripe T-Shirt – M, Rayon, Yellow, $25.90
Worn with J Crew Lunette Mini in Navy, 8
Corso Como Espadrilles

I grabbed this dress before I checked out so I didn’t try it on. I’m not such a fan of it now. I think I need the Large so that I can belt it without it being obscene. Also, it’s a little see through since the black is not as dark as the online picture.

Oriental Flower Dress – M, Lyocell/Rayon
J Crew Arène Platform Sandals
I hope to go back this weekend to scope out the rest of the store.
Have a nice evening.