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July 2013

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Recent Finds: Nordstrom and Target

I recently picked up a few items at both Nordstrom and Target which I’ve really been enjoying – I wanted to share these items before they’re no longer in stores/go back to full price.

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I posted earlier about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale going public about a week ago. Since then I’ve both gone to the store and placed a shameful amount of orders. Unfortunately most of the items I tried didn’t end up working out for me and/or were disappointing – apart from my yearly stock up of Zella pants, I only found two items that I thought were really great. Here they are!

First up: Diptyque candles. These candles are one of my favorite home indulgences but the prices scare me so I only buy a few a year. Luckily, they last a really long time.

As part of the Anniversary Sale, Nordstrom is offering a Diptyque set which includes a wick trimmer and lid with any two candles. The two normally retail for $38 and $22 respectively separately, so it’s a nice value if you’re a Diptyque fan.

Diptyque Candle Trimmer

Diptyque collection

Diptyque “Baies and Figuier” candle set, $120

Note that I actually bought mine in store, so was able to pick out any two candle scents I wanted (the Eucalyptus might get exchanged though – a little too strong, I can smell the camphor through the box). The online set comes with Figuier and Baies, which are two of my favorites. Continue Reading

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Interview with Rei

Today’s interview is with the beautiful Rei – all around superwoman and creator of Front Row Beauty. I was excited to interview Rei because I admire her taste in not only makeup and beauty, but also fashion – she…

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July Discoveries

Here are some new favorites of mine that I’ve discovered in the past few months (but for the purposes of convenience, have labeled as July….). First up – food of course! Niederegger marzipan. I have never been a fan…

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Interview with Michel Chevalier

Today’s interview is with someone a few of you might be familiar with – the fantastic Michel Chevalier. Michel has a fascinating background – with stints at the Boston Consulting Group, Paco Rabanne, and Bluebell Asia Group (which manages…

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White Sandals

During my college freshman year summer, I checked out a bunch of fashion books from the library, most containing lots advice about what to wear and what not to wear. I’ve always remembered reading one particularly crochety writer’s insistence…

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Interview with Annie

Today’s interview is with the very stylish, very chic Annie – a product manager in Los Angeles. I have been a long time reader of Annie’s blog because she just has such a wonderful sense of style – she…

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Interview with Alicia Hannah Naomi

Today’s interview is with Alicia Hannah Naomi – artist and jewelry designer. Alicia has a very clean, modern style which I’ve always admired – architectural shapes, draping, and black, black, black! She’s also an enormously talented designer, with a…

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