“Live dangerously. Dress flawlessly Inspired by a woman’s undeniable feminine mystique, essie’s fall 2014 delivers shades so chic it is almost criminal.” How’s that for a self manicured description by essie for their new dress to kilt collection? Intriguing, right? But does it live up to the description?
Here’s what’s in the range (left to right from the photo above):
Well kids, it’s been an exciting, horse filled week for me! I’m a veteran to the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic (it could be my favorite event of the year) and that polo match is usually the closest I come to a horse every year. Until now… This week I attended both The Hampton Classic and then to the Saratoga races with America’s Best Racing, marking them as the first horse show and horse race I’ve ever attended.
{Jacket: Barney’s New York, Tee: Bobi Los Angeles, Jewelry: K/LLER Brass Stalactite Stud Earrings, Wildfox Gold Plated Owl Necklace, Boy Meets Girl x Roman Luxe 3-Row Gold Triangle Drop Necklace, BudhaGirl Sting Ray Wrist Wrap bracelets, Lagos Silver cuff bracelet, Boy Meets Girl x Roman Luxe ‘Funky’ Black Python Wrap Ring}
Big news my loves! I’m in the September issue of Cosmopolitan for the “New Americans” collection for COVERGIRL!
This was a huge opportunity for me and I’m so honored Cosmo and COVERGIRL asked me to represent the ‘New Americans Collection’. My mentality on what being American means has changed so much since my teenage years. I remember in high school and being so envious of every blonde, preppy girl and I thought the cliché Abercrombie models were what depicted American style. A decade later that’s the furthest thought from my mind.
Hi my loves! For all of you regulars to the site, you know I haven’t been on my game when it comes to posting. My daily posts morphed into just a few a week, which I need to put an end to! Despite how it may seem, I have been doing everything but taking a break. In actuality, the blog has never been busier! I’ve been traveling so much and doing so many collaborations that by the time I finish the long hours my brain is too tried to write (I know, terrible excuse!). But you can always follow me at @prettyconnected on instagram for all of my latest adventures and event coverage and beauty discoveries. I’ve been back for a week now in NYC but I wanted to recap my 10 day trip to LA, since it was such an amazing experience. And I’ve been considering moving there for some time now!
I came out to LA for a shoot with Glam.com, sponsored by Carefree. We shot 3 videos: How to pack to pack for a weekend trip, How to get ready in 5 minutes in the morning, and How to organize your lingerie draw, and it was so fun! All of the tips in the videos are mine so I’ll be sharing those over the next few months as they launch. The shoot took play in Pasadena, which is a beautiful suburb of LA. In all of my 10+ times to Los Angeles, I’d never been to Pasadena (and it’s only about 15 minutes for Downtown).
