Gucci Reveal

Surprise! I have a fabulous Gucci reveal for you all... I immediately fell in love when I laid my eyes on this amazing Gucci bag!  Lots of photos are ahead, so get ready!

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TA-DA!! Introducing my fabulous new off-white Gucci Disco bag from the new Soho collection! This is definitely going to become my new #1 summer staple, it is the most perfect color and literally will go with everything. Not to mention the size, which is totally perfect at 8"W x 6"H x 2.7"D.

The Disco purse is made of buttery beautiful leather, has a natural cotton linen lining,  embossed interlocking G,  leather tassel, an adjustable leather strap with 21.6" drop top, zip closure, interior phone, open pockets, and is Made in Italy.

This Gucci bag comes in SO many different colors- I may have to start a colorful collection! Spotted on celebs and fashionistas alike, this bag is becoming a cult classic.

This bag is part of the new Gucci "Soho" collection, which features tons of fabulously soft leather purses. Check out the whole collection on the Gucci website!

What do you think- Do you love the Disco bag?! I know I do! Let me know of your favorite summer bag in the comments below!

Are You Transparent? Trend Alert!

What do we think of the newest purse trend, fashionistas?! The transparent purse trend is back and in full force! Do you love any of the looks featured below?

Charlotte Olympia "Cheer Pandora" $1,095

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac, $165

Emilio Pucci Clutch $1,595

Chanel Clutch

Alexander McQueen Skull Clutch $1,395

Trend Alert- Pale Nails

So what is the biggest nail trend seen on all the runways right now? Surprisingly it is quite a bit more demure than you would think. The "pale nail" is the new it nail according to the most influential designers and fashionistas alike. This trend boasts a subtle, classic, and feminine vibe.

What do you think? Will you be rocking a "pale nail" this spring/summer? Let me know in a comment on this post!

Trendy Alert: Army Green Nail Polish!

I know my fashionistas are always looking for the newest and hottest trends- my favorite trends are with nail colors/designs, because they are cheap (approx $10/bottle) and easy to achieve! A fabulous nail color trend that is skyrocketing with style is fatigue greens, as seen all over the catwalk recently. 

I purchased OPI by Sephora's Caught With My Khakis Down, an opaque fatigue green. Check it out on my nails below, isn't it the perfect color?  

The shades is a very unique color- it is a beautiful green, but with touches of gray, perfect to wear with the neutral color scheme that is all the rage this Fall. 


You can purchase OPI by Sephora's Caught With My Khakis Down at Sephora- in stores and online.
Retail Price: $9.50 

Trend Alert: Embellished T-Shirts!

Trend Alert, fashionistas! The next big thing for the Fall is... Embellished T-shirts! Trust me when I say, if you haven't already seen them popping up everywhere, you will really soon! I recently purchased a few embellished t-shirts so I can prance into Fall sporting this fabulous trend.

One of my favorites is by Ellen Tracey- this burnt orange color is spot-on with the trendy colors for Fall. The lovely and delicate beaded golden detailing really makes this shirt stand out. I can't wait to pair it with a chunky sweater, skinny jeans, and over-the-knee boots this Fall.

Another shirt I adore is by J Crew. This green color, like burnt orange, is spot-on with the color trends for Fall. The beaded detailing is so nicely done, it would like great on its own or underneath a sweater.

Lastly, who couldn't love this t-shirt from J Crew?! It is one of my favorite shirts of all time: It encompasses so many trend at once- animals and embellishments! How could you resist this fabulous sparkling zebra?! J Crew is a fabulous place to go for more stylish embellished t-shirts You can also find this trend at lots of department stores, so be on the look-out!

Trend Alert: Monogram Pendant

I have been loving the unique monogram look that has been becoming popular lately. Tons of celebrities from Jennifer aniston to Taylor swift to LC and even Alexis from RHOOC have been seen sporting monograms of their own.

In particular, my favorite way to interpret this trend is the monogram pendant. This trend includes a large pendant that is attached to a chain. The pendant is detailed with your initials ornately carved.

Upon looking for a company to create this unique and personalized pendant for me, I found a plethora; however, they looked made by an engraving machine and I wanted something a bit more ornate and authentic. This led me to find Elygoldart, a craftsman on Etsy- he is an incredibly talented metalsmith who customizes in creating ornately designed monograms. This is my first ever purchase from Etsy, but after reading all of this particular seller's amazing reviews and seeing some photos of his beautiful work, I knew that this is where I had to buy my monogram pendant.

I received my first proof the evening that I purchased my pendant- Ely handdraws each and every proof! My initials are AMM, but I decided to have my monogram made with my first initial, A, in the middle, surrounded by the two M's which I thought would make it more symmetrical.

I ordered a 1 1/2" silver monogram pendant from Ely with an 18" rope chain. The pendant is solid silver and is 1 1/3 cm thick (so won't be flimsy or bend at all). Ely was so easy to work with and his work has impressed me very much, I may be going back to him again in the future for gifts for friends and family. I am so thrilled with my pendant!

Please let Ely know that Annie sent you to his Etsy store if you end up ordering anything from him. I promise you won't be disappointed- this is a piece of jewelry that you will cherish forever, as it was personally made especially for you!

Trend Alert: Natural Stone Jewelry

I am always up for a new jewelry trend, and fashionistas, I have scoped out the hottest one! Natural stone jewelry is everywhere right now, being crafted by some of my jewelry favorites. Stones featured include "rough" or "raw" cuts of citrine, druzy, jasper, opal, and quartz stones, to name a few.

The hottest and most saught-after pieces are bracelets, rings, and pendants featuring natural stones. These pieces have such a unique vibe and natural look to them- they are statement jewelry in an understated way.


Here are some of my favorite pieces that go with this hot trend:

Melissa Joy Manning Black Druzy Ring

Jody Candrian Jewelry Sterling Silver Cuff with Raw Citrine

Jody Candrian Jewelry Black Quartz & Pyrite Ring

Melissa Joy Manning Agate Wrap Cuff

Melissa Joy Manning Spessartite on Quartz Necklace

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What do you think of this trend? Would you rock natural stone jewels?