Spring Shoe Picks!
Choosing the perfect spring shoe can be a little difficult with all of the choices on the market. Should you go with a ballet flat, a wedge, an espadrille, etc? Never fear, JFF is here!
Spring is the perfect time to invest in a cute strappy sandal or the perfect pumps. Check out my spring 2013 shoe picks! Trust me, your feet will thank you.
1. West Palm Patent Platform Sandal by Ruthie Davis ($798.00)
2. Women’s Sardinia in Blue Suede by Carlos Santana ($99.99)
Don’t sleep on Carlos Santana. The man makes good shoes!
3. Caption this Cap Toe Pump in Nude by Qupid ($38.00)
4. Sexy Assassin Stiletto Pump in Coral by Red Kiss
Any styles that I missed? Shoot me a comment!
Pantone Color of the Year: Emerald
This year’s Pantone Color of the Year can be a little difficult to pull off. The bold and refreshing jewel tone can be worn as a daring dress but can also be as simple as a pop of color to a blah outfit. Too much is not always a good thing and can leave an ensemble looking forced and dare I say, tacky.
Here are my picks to add a little emerald into your life
1. Layton Hardshell Case for iPhone 5 by Tory Burch ($50.00)
2. Colored Crop Jean Brights by Free People ($39.99)
4. Woven Sheath Dress with Belt by Forever21 ($29.80)
Pantora by Andrea Pitter
I spent the last week bemoaning the cold weather but after a much-needed outing with some friends, I found myself excited for fall. With sheer luck, I found Pantora by Andrea Pitter. Her line is filled with fall colors, sleek designs and new textures. Her line is the perfect blend of minimalist and modern prints.
I must admit three of her pieces had me quite star struck. With fairly affordable price points and fabulous pieces that are not overdone, I am sure you will love her too!
Her shop can be found here: http://www.pantorabyandreapitter.com/shop.htm
Some Shoes with Your Morning Coffee?
Gianmarco Lorenzi Fall 2011
The Best Conditioner for Natural Hair
This conditioner is uh-mazing! Seriously, better than the Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa conditioner, wayyyyyy better than the Giovanni moisture conditioner. Okay so here’s the rundown:
They say:
- Formulated for daily use
- Whenever Conditioner restores the hair’s vitality and replenishes lost nutrients
- The natural and organic botanicals and pure essential oils nourish and strengthen hair while improving manageability, diminishing tangles and split ends, leaving your locks flexible, full and healthier than ever
- The scent-uous aromatherapeutic essential oil blend will leave you uplifted and exhilarated.
I say:
- My hair felt like butter during my cowash, and my curls popped and detangling was a breeze
- After the wash, my hair remained moisturize without the feel of buildup
- The conditioner smelled like a lime popsicle! Yummy!
- 32 ounces for 11 bucks. Not bad at all.
- Can be used as a styler perhaps for wash n gos but I like it best as a conditioner or as a leave-in
Buy it here: http://www.vitacost.com/kiss-my-face-whenever-conditioner-32-fl-oz
Shoegasms
Brian Atwood and Gianmarco Lorenzi
Woo wee Weddings- The dress
So the way I feel about weddings is the way Cinderella feels about balls (the formals, that is…). Anyway, my buddy Paula is getting married and I thought it would be fun to discuss my journey as a guest and how I am getting ready for the event.
#1- The dress
I wanted something nice and either jewel toned or soft toned because it’ll be a summer wedding. I really wanted to stay away from blacks (because it’s too much of a dreary color for a happy occasion) and creams and whites (for obvious reasons)
Here are some dresses I considered:
John Frida 3-day Straight vs me!
Last week, I was feeling a bit jittery about my hair. I was growing a bit tired of curly styles so I opted to straighten my hair with a flat iron. I wanted to invest in a heat protectant but since there are no Sally’s beauty supply stores in Manhattan (which makes me sad because they carry my favorite heat protectant [the dupe for chi silk infusion] I headed to the beauty supply store on 14th street to get my fix. I found the John Frida 3-day straight spray and decided to buy. So here are the deets:
FRIZZ-EASE®3‑DAY STRAIGHT™ SEMI‑PERMANENT STYLING SPRAYFor Curly Hair
They say:
- Weightless spray with heat protection blocks out frizz as you straighten. Proprietary blend of polymers with keratin protein wraps each strand, sealing in straight styles for up to 3 days.* Keeps hair glossy, smooth, and swinging with body.
- *or until next shampoo if less than 3 days
I say:
- The product has a pleasant smell for a product in this class, other products (ie Garnier Blow Dry perfecter) reek to high heaven.
- My results held up a bit longer than 3 days (5 days) but that 5th day was pushing it
- It’s kinda a bummer than the product has to be used when the hair is damp or wet
- I used in conjunction with a heat protectant serum. The directions did not suggest if you should do that, so a little more clarity in terms of directions would be nice
The washout:
- My hair felt like cones galore and it took awhile to get the product completely out. When the water hit my hair, it stayed straight for awhile but once I hit it with Shampoo my curls came back with a spring in their step
- After washing, my hair felt clean and soft (but I will clarify soon just in case)
- I had no heat damage
I hope this was helpful! <3
