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Beauty: A Pop of Color with Clarins Lipstick

IMG_2167While at a wedding recently, a friend remarked, “I’m impressed that we are well into cocktail hour and your lipstick is still holding strong.” It’s not often that someone comments and compliments my lip color, but I suppose that’s to be expected when embracing the bright color hues of the season. Though admittedly a little late to the pop of color trend, I’ve been making up for lost time.

The lipstick discussed during the conversation was gifted to me by the team at Clarins Paris. On that evening I was sipping champagne and smiling with 04 tropical pink, but I was also given 09 juicy clementine and 11 passion red to try. It’s been fun to perk up a more neutral or simple outfit with a pop of color.

Part of the Rouge Eclat series, the lipstick is described as, “satin finish age-defying lipstick.” Made with a special Nutri-Youth Complex, the lipstick is designed to nourish and protect your lips and keep them more youthful looking. I’ll smile to that!

The Rouge Eclat lipsticks are $26 each and can be found on the Clarins website.

Yours truly wearing 11 passion red

Yours truly wearing 11 passion red

The SavvyBostonian was gifted the lipsticks discussed and additional beauty items from Clarins Paris. Any products featured on The SavvyBoston are ones she would later purchase herself.

FOOD

Food: Trying BluePrint Raw Green Juice

IMG_2477As an equal opportunity foodist, I’ve been hearing and reading about the health benefits of green juice for ages. While in Whole Foods, I stumbled upon BluePrint’s Raw Green Juice featuring a healthy-sounding mix of kale, apple, ginger, romaine, spinach, cucumber, parsley and lemon and couldn’t help but wonder….but how does it taste?

The answer – not terrible, but definitely not great. It tastes, well, like you might expect a healthy green juice to taste. It’s mild enough and the mix is well done so that none of the ingredients are overpowering, but I’m not sure it was for me. I actually found that adding a small splash of agave helped. But, at the $10 (yikes) price tag at Whole Foods, I probably won’t be hopping on the green juice revolution. I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing which is supplementing my frozen berry and banana smoothies with spinach, kale, Vega One and/or other green goodies. Not as nutritionally sound, but pretty darn tasty.

However, BluePrint also has other juice varieties that feature beets, etc., so I may have to try something a little less intimidating next time…

FASHION

Jewelry: LOFT Chunky Oversized Chain Bracelet

IMG_1815As someone with a small wrist, it’s not always easy to find bracelets that fit well. Luckily, LOFT continues to delight with chunky statement bracelets that are both stylish and well-sized to my tiny wrist. The one in the photo is a chunky oversized gold chain bracelet with a braided detail that clocked in a $34.50. Not too shabby for such a chic piece.

Unfortunately, this bracelet is no longer available online at LOFT, but keep an eye on their jewelry collection. There are frequently stretchy or clasp bracelets that work for women with small wrists, all at an affordable price. I know I will be!

FASHION

Jewelry Pairing: Layered Necklaces from J.Crew, LOFT and The Icing

IMG_1812There is an art to layering necklaces. Why wear just one necklace when adding two or three together can create a chic statement piece? The key is to find several necklaces of a similar style and are adjustable. With the pairing in the photo, the necklaces are all gold and have white, pearls, diamonds, or all of the above. Each necklace should be slightly shorter or longer than the other to create the illusion of a thick, statement necklace.

The necklaces featured from top to bottom are from The Icing ($11), LOFT ($20) and J.Crew Factory Outlet (gift from friend). The SavvyBostonian purchased the first two herself.

When wearing this look, I keep the top or dress simple. A solid color like black or navy works perfectly, but a pop of color would be great too! In terms of other accessories, simple stud earrings and a watch are perfect. If opting for jeans and a black blouse, a pop of color with a clutch or shoes would be lovely!

FASHION

Fashion: My Favorite Winter Hat From Talbots

IMG_1802Although I’m not a fan of the cold weather, I do believe in accessorizing stylishly for every occasion. Case and point: my chic winter white hat from Talbots. I know….Talbots? Who knew. Picked up while on a shopping trip with my mom (it’s her favorite store), I was surprised to see such a lovely array of winter gear. Unfortunately this hat is no longer available on the Talbots website, but here’s to hoping next winter has just as stylish of an offering!

The mother of The SavvyBostonian purchased this hat for her as a birthday gift – and she adores it!