Eye-4-Style

While at Dillards at the Coastland Center in Naples, Florida, I stopped to look at the Ralph Lauren collection that features a beautiful shade of pink. Check out these outfits. I believe there’s an item or two that will pack well for your Spring Break trip or cruise!

Love the white blouse too. Interesting detail on the back to set it apart from your other blouses.

Great Jacket! Blouse will brighten your face!

Nice grouping. Fun dress!

NARS was developed in 1994 by Francois Nars and is a terrific makeup line. I’m a follower due to its highly pigmented color and sleek black presentation. I’ve had  knowledgeable makeup artists develop combinations for me that work well with my skin color and enhance my green eyes. NARS National Artist Lisa LeSeur put together a new color palette for me this day which I really like. I bought new eye shadows, eye liner, blush and lipsticks. It’s a nice change and a softer lip color. I met Lisa LeSeur at the NARS counter at Nordstrom at the International Plaza in Tampa, Florida.  Brandi Perkins with NARS at Saks in Naples is my usual go-to girl, but when Brandi told me Lisa LeSeur would be coming for the NARS event, I was anxious to see what Lisa had in mind for me. Get to know your “makeup artists” because if they are familiar with you, they know what will work for you. They even let me know when new colors come in that they think will work for me. I’m still one that picks up a cosmetic or two at the drug stores, but I’m the most satisfied when I can try the makeup and have an expert help me!

I was excited to receive this e-mail today and will go to Macy’s at The Coastland Center here in Naples, Florida. I’ve talked about INC in the past and this is one of my favorite moderately-priced clothing lines.  I find the designs and colors exciting and this line fits my body well. When I wear an outfit, I feel “with it” but not “trendy.” I also get a lot of compliments so I know it works!  Have to run! INC is calling!

Aren’t we getting tired?  The days of December can be so stressful as you shop for gifts and then there’s the outfits for parties or get-togethers.  I can offer you a suggestion I’ve found to be very helpful: take the lead from the mannequins.  When I approach a clothing department, I look over the displays to determine if there is something there that will work for me.  Displays are great for gift ideas too. While I would hesitate to buy someone a pair of jeans, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a top, sweater or accessory.  The visual does it for me and is a quick, easy tool for getting the job done. If you don’t see the item nearby the display, the sales staff can easily show you where to find it.  Of course, you’ll still find me scouring the racks and I’m a good “hunter/gatherer,” but the display usually sets the tone for what you’ll find nearby. 

Here at Nordstrom at Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida, you have an outfit display for holiday gatherings but I especially like the Tory Burch purse shown with those outfits.  I may not have noticed that purse in the purse department, but here it really stands out. For the casual outfit or fun gift ideas, the cardigan sweater below is a winner in my book.  The middle sweater is cute and if you have more to spend, include the hat!  

          Betsey Johnson knows what girls like; she’s been designing since the 1960’s.  You’re drawn to her jewelry because it’s interesting and fun.  If you’re looking for a sassy statement necklace or kick-butt earrings, check out Betsey’s line.  You won’t be disappointed!  Great bracelets and rings too!  You won’t need a total set; one or two pieces will complete your outfit. Love you Betsey!

Stopped in at Saks, pleasantly surprised to find triple points and several sales!  Bought Marc Jacobs sweater, Saks (real) clothes cool black pants. Bill sold me a pair of Stuart Weitzman and Melissa shoes. Ask for Bill:  a great salesman, very knowledgeable and keen eye. Always a stop at the Nars Counter.  Brandi is my favorite to show me the newest colors and applications.  Fun and beautiful merchandise at Saks!

Double points at Nordstrom.  Hello happiness with the gift cards when you charge on your Nordstrom card!  Hanging out during a shopping break:

Skirt and blouse-Lauren, Ralph Lauren.  Shoes, BCBGirls. Bracelet, Lori Bonn. Earrings, John Hardy. Purse (not shown), Louis Vuitton.

Love these Michael Kors shoes, but I have a confession to make.  I was at International Plaza in Tampa, Florida, this week for double-points at Nordstrom. Five women approached me about the shoes I was wearing.  BCBGirls  I purchased from Nordstrom a few years ago.  They are a brown with a subtle gold/green stripe fabric.  Pointed toe, always slimming to the leg, nice heel height.  I consider these shoes a neutral, but when I wear them with a solid-color suit, they become a nice bit of eye candy.  I’ve had compliments from many men as well as women.  Anyway, that day, I could have sold 10 pair without even trying.  When upstairs trying on dresses, I had more inquiries about where could they buy my shoes!  I say this to designers; when you have a great shoe, bring it back every few years.  There’s the good ones that will always be in demand.

Can I ever say enough about Ralph Lauren?  Here at Macy’s at Coastland Center in Naples, Florida, these outfits make great additions to our wardrobes. The Ralph Lauren suit with print blouse is a professional look that I can see taking you to your evening date with a quick change of shoes and jewelry and stronger eye shadow.  The blouse and pants work on so many levels.  Nice for work or how about a casual Saturday night date?  Throw a cardigan over your shoulders and you’re ready to go!

In LAUREN by Ralph Lauren petites, our play options give us great bang for our buck.  This look brings your everyday wear up several notches.  With styles like these, you’ll be wearing these pieces for years to come.

Karen Kane is a line I’ll always check out at Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Boston Store: wherever they sell her clothing. Here is a fun display at Macy’s at Coastland Center in Naples, Florida.  Karen Kane is fashionable, fun to wear -  items ending up in your shopping bag.  Check it out – try it on.  Nice – fun – easy.