LWD: How to Wear the Perfect Little White Dress & Dance in it Too

Carat & Roses October 24, 2015

The 2015 resort collections was Vogue Magazine inspiration to create the perfect video that captures the 60s inspired little white lace dresses of the resort runway season with Karlie Kloss dancing up a retro storm in a chic collection of classic lace pieces with modern styling with a minimal aesthetic that are both bohemian and romantic in texture that create the perfect transitional styles for summer soirees, fall dressing, winter celebrations and beach side getaways that you'll want to dance in too.

The Chanel Slingback Story

Carat & Roses October 9, 2015

Gabrielle Chanel was given over to the care of nuns at the age of twelve and became endlessly inspired by her days spent at the convent orphanage creating potent associations that would become intrinsically incorporated into her designs. In 1957, wanting a shoe that hide the wear of the day yet still created elegance, she created a two toned low heeled shoe that meant she could gallivant around doing what she loved best - playing sport and going on trips - without visibly dirtying her shoes.

The Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Chanel runway, saw the return of this legendary shoe, spotted on every look of its fall season. The versatile and stylish cut, easily incorporates into any wardrobe that as Chanel herself would say, 'adds the last touch of elegance' to any outfit.

Minimalism meets classic function in this timeless shoe design that would be worth taking out a few pairs of previous seasons shoes to give back and donate to a worthwhile cause to invest in this quality classic to add to your wardrobe that likely, if kept well, will be worth handing down to the next generation to keep the tradition of timeless elegance in this effortless neutral that will take you from work day and weekend getaway to museum afternoons, late evening ballet class to mid-morning brunch and back. Watch the making of Chanel's originally conceived elegance in this modern take on her design.

6 Candles and Match Sticks that Double as Decor

Carat & Roses May 8, 2015

1. Rodin

Scented with Jasmine and Neroli, this sleek pillar candle is perfect for creating a calming serene atmosphere with a sleek decorative box of matches. Be sure to place a tray under the pillar to protect surfaces.

Go-to product: Rodin Scented Candle, 125$

2. Le Labo Concrete Candle

The Santal 26 signature scent is hand poured into a hand-crafted concrete vessel that goes easily from stylishindoor to outdoor decor for your patio. Trim wick before each use to ensure clean and longer use.

Go-to product: Le Labo Concrete Candle, 420$

3. Diptyque Collection 34

This 50th anniversary scent reminiscent of the first Diptyque boutique doubles perfectly as a home fragrance and decor.

Go-to product: Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Candle, 80$

4. Pineapple Match Sticks

Add pineapple decor to a space in these decorative matches, sure to make any candle collection festive.

Go-to product: Design Darling Pineapple Matches, 7$

5. Le Labo Classic Candle

Le Labo offers a variety of classic 100% soy wax candles mixed with their signature fragrances.

Go-to product: Le Labo Classic Candle, 70$

6. Diptyque Standard Candles

Try a variety of standard candles that also come in mini sizes to scent a space or home decor. Reuse the empty glass for beauty supplies or as decorative vases.

Go-to products: Diptyque Standard Candles, 60$

7 Fashion Week Beauty Picks for your Makeup Bag

Carat & Roses February 10, 2015

1. Dry Shampoo Hair Repair

Spray at roots of unwashed hair when your out of time, making your way to the next show, dinner or after a quick gym sesh or while travelling to refresh your hair between washes. Give curls a beachy loose look with an all over spray keeping them from clumping together, lift volume at roots, lock in a back comb, prevents bangs from sticking to your forehead, conceal dark roots in blonde hair and add texturing grip to bobby pins.

Go-to product: SHOW Beauty Dry Shampoo, 50$

2. Coconut Cream Remover

Remove stubborn makeup including mascara. Use it as a facial cleanser or moisturizer. Its the perfect go-to product for fashion week and easy to take along while soothing all skin types including, sensitive and blemish prone skin with multitasking properties that nourishes nails, hair and lashes.

Go-to product: RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Treatment, 18$ - 42$

3. Beauty Oil Rescue

Keep skin, cuticles and dry heels moisturized with this natural multitasking beauty oil in a gentle refreshing scent. It help protect and restore skin quality, beautify and strengthen hair during fashion week. With quickly absorption, leaving hair silky and shiny, while skin is soft and delicate, its the perfect multitasker while your on the go.

Go-to product: Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beauté, 17$ -75$

4. Deodorant

Get from show to show while smelling fresh and dry with an effective, all-natural deodorant natural, effective, gentle on the skin and stylish! Full of skin saving moisturizers, apply a small amount quickly with the tips of your fingers and massage until absorb the deodorant as you would apply lotion to your skin. Avoid using right after you shave to prevent irritation.

Go-to product: Leaves of Trees Deodorant, 15$

5. Beauty Balm

Take this multitasking balm on the go and use regularly to protect and hydrate skin while soften fine lines, sooth elbows and moisturize lips while giving skin a smooth texture.

Go-to product: Aerin Beauty Rose Balm, 58$

6. bkr Glass Water Bottle

Stay Hydrated during fahion week , water is the most important part of a good beauty regimen and also doubles as fashion's perfect accessory. With a variety of colors and limited edition collections, bkr water bottles are not only BPA-free, these stylish minimalist bottles are perfect to take on the go in 500ml or 1L sizes.

Go-to product: bkr Water Bottles & Accesories, 30$-42$

7. Band-Aid Stick Heel Protection

Take on NYFW comfortably with the Band-Aid Friction Block. Apply to the back of heels, top of toes and side of your feet before you wear your shoes for blister and pain-free all day comfort your feet will thank you for. And we do mean ALL DAY. Be sure to let the product dry a bit to keep feet from feeling slick in your shoes.

Go-to product: Band-Aid Friction Block, 5$

Pretty Scapes: 7 Perfect Decor Ideas for your Home

Carat & Roses January 24, 2015

Whether your living space, office or sleep, make any space pretty with these stylish decor staples every space should have.

1. Coffee Table Books

Add a collection of art, fashion, decor or books from your travels as great conversation starters and beautiful accents to your space.

2. Gallery Wall

From decorative art, words, magazine covers, family photos or items, style a gallery wall with thoughts, ideas and things that inspire you.

3. Art

Fill a space with art that speaks to your style, travels or family full of flare, ideas and thought provoking intrigue, no space is complete without this inspired staple.

4. Objects

Find inspiring objects that add style, texture or start a conversation over travel with items that dimension and context to a space.

5. Plant Life

Plants or other leafy greenery add a lush aspect to a space and give it a living feel full of life and a stylish natural element.

6. Flower

Either from a flower market, florist or organic picks from your grocery store, flowers ad a fresh chic element that make any space your in pretty.

7. Chocolate

No space is complete without a go to bar of chocolate or stylish box of truffles. Try organic picks or dark chocolate options antioxidant rich nutrients and look gorgeous in your space.

Bride to Be: 8 Steps to Perfect Something Blue Bridal Beauty

Carat & Roses July 21, 2014

Whether your celebrating your engagement, shower, bachelorette or wedding, get the perfect bridal look with 8 easy to try steps and healthy all natural and organic go-to beauty products for a clean, elegant and effortless way to go from saying yes to I do!

1. Lips

Make a statement with a bright red lip for a chic stand out style and simple glamorous look for a bachelorette or engagement shoot with an all natural, chemical-free lip color. Dial down the color for a timeless wedding day look with a pale shade of pink and glam up for a fun switch at your reception and late-night party.

Go-to product: Bite Beauty VIB Rouge Créme Lipstick, 28$

2. Face

Keep your face moisturized with a fast-absorbing, non-greasy argan oil based moisturizer that will also provide much need sun protection with an SPF to protect your skin for a bridal look that will help you with a fresh natural, healthy glow.

Go-to product: Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47, 32$ - 54$

3. Eyes

Glam up an evening look with a pair of lashes to enhance eyes with a feminine showstopping style perfect for a fun whimsical shoot, girl's night out or elegant evening look. Use a non-toxic lash glue along the lash line and remember to loosen lashes and glue with warm water.

Go-to product: Sephora Collection False Eye Lashes, 10$

4. Highlight

Highlight cheek bones, brows and inner eyes with this RMS Beauty illuminizer. Whether your heading out on the town for your bachelorette, looking for the perfect bridal glow or a dewy honeymoon look, pack this highlighter in your makeup bag for an easy elegant look.

Go-to product: RMS Beauty Living Illuminizer, 38$

5. Mani

Add tradition to your bridal look with a something blue mani for a fun bachelorette look or bridal bliss wedding day look with a 4 or 5-free of toxic chemicals polish for the perfect touch of something blue in an elegant shade for your special day. Try pale blue shades from Chanel Coco Blue (27$), Julep Bess (11.20$ Maven/ 14$ Regular), Priti NYC Crown of Thorns (15$), Scotch Natrals Loch Lomond (15$), Deborah Lippma Blue Orchid (18$) or Zoya Blu (9$).

Go-to product: Deborah Lippman Blue Orchid, 18$

6. Tan

Get the perfect day of tan with an all natural tanning solution. Try self-tanning products from Vita Liberta (6.50$ - 54$) or tanning towelettes from Kate Sommerville (45$ - 48$), Dr. Dennis Gross (18$ - 65$) or Tarte (9$ - 21$). Remember to read the directions carefully and never try a new tanning system the day of your event. Do a trial run at your bachelorette to adjust the color for your special day.

Go-to product: Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelettes, 9$ - 21$

7. Texture

Use a volumizing mousse to give texture to your hair to style your look from engagement to bachelorette, wedding day to honeymoon get glamorous boho waves, sleek elegant buns, a chic up-do style or fun-night out pony for effortless volume with all-day hold.

Go-to product: Alterna Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse, 22$

8. Hair Fragrance

Give your locks a boost with a fresh decadent scent from an all natural, chemical-free hair fragrance like Show Beauty packed with lush scents, essential vitamins and minerals, it fights free radicals and color fade, while an infusion of jojoba oil that enhances shine and restores hair’s natural strength and beauty for gorgeous glamorous hair on your day.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Decadent Hair Fragrance, 100$

Everyday Glamour: 9 Chic Ways To Be Glamorous On The Go

Carat & Roses May 27, 2014

Look glamorous on the go with these chic tips that will give you an effortless glam perfect for taking you from day to night with simple neutrals and quick sophisticated styles that will give you a glamorous look everyday.

1. Red Lip

A bold red lip is the perfect way to look glamorous on the go that will transition from day to night. Stick with a matte shade and a clear lip liner to keep your look chic and sleek throughout the day.

Go-to lipstick: Bite Beauty Rouge Créme Lipstick

2. Messy Hair

Even without makeup or jewelry, the perfect messy do can give you the perfect effortless glamour. From messy ponys, topknots, braids or waves strike the perfect balance in your look with a style that will make you look flawless every time.

Go-to hair products: Show Beauty Working Texture Spray, 50$

3. Leather Jacket

Round out your look with a great leather jacket whether keeping it casual or going chic, a leather jacket will give instant glamour to your look with a chic easy style, that will also keep you warm on cooler days.

Go-to leather jacket: Burberry Quilted Leather Jacket, 3,595.00$

4. Black Bag

Take your go to black bag on the go from larger carriers to smaller over the shoulder chain bags with your basic essentials to keep you prepared on the go with a simple elegance that will make heads turn everywhere you go.

Go-to black bag: Céline Black Luggage Leather Tote, 3600.00$

5. Manicure

Well manicured nails will give you a clean chic look that will give you a professional edge and polished style on the go. Go with a bold bright color or chic elegant neutral for the perfect way to round out your look. Weather your between polish or your next mani appointment, be sure to keep your cuticles trimmed and moisturized.

Go-to nail color: Red

6. Bold Eyeliner

Give your look a quick glammed style with sharp winged eyeliner that for a sleek elegant style that will stay all day while you make your way through your day.

Go-to eyeliner: Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Liquid Eyeliner, 13$

7. Statement Accessory

From statement rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, hair clip or headband, make a statement in the perfect stand out piece that will will make even simple outfits look effortless chic.

Go-to headband: Carat & Roses Zoe Rose Quartz Beaded Headband, 55$

8. Sunglasses

The perfect pair of shades is a chic and easy way to give a simple look a glamorous edge. Whether you go with a bold color, style or shape you're sure to stand out in all the right ways with the perfect accent shades.

Go-to sunglasses: Ray Ban Original Black Wayfarer, 138$

9. All Over Neutral

Look glam on the go with an all over neutral that will give you an effortless chic sophisticated look perfect for conquering your day. Keep with a softer palette of neutrals and avoid loud all over color.

Go-to neutrals: White lace top, white denim.

**All prices in US dollars

Touch of Gold: 6 Gold Beauty Tools You Have to Have

Carat & Roses February 23, 2014

Nothing adds a touch of glam more than gilded accessories. Add these glimmering beauty tools as a part of your beauty routine perfect on the go for a chic update on your beauty accessories.

1. Comb

From office to gym and everywhere in between this gold comb is pretty and refined in a clean, cool way with a fresh interpretation of a classic wide-toothed style.

Aerin Large Gold Comb, 40$

2. Bobby Pins

A chic gold bobby pin is the perfect hair accessory to add gorgeous gold tones to any style available in yellow, white or rose gold.

H&M 30-pack, 3.95$

3. Eyelash Curler

Touch up lashes with this gilded eye lash curler perfect for travel, play or day.

Sephora Eyelash Curler, 17$

4. Tweezers

Get these studio collection tweezers for precise, painless hair removal.

Tweezerman Ultra Precision Slant Tweezers, 35$

5. Nail Scissors

Beautifully trim cuticles with these gold plated nail scissors perfect on the go for a sleek clean look.

Zamberg Nail Scissors, 16.95$

6. Travel Brush

Travel in style or on the go with this chic light weight hair brush to touch up tresses on the run.

Aerin Travel Gold Hairbrush, 75$

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A Lesson in Pink: Rose Trends off the Fashion Week Runway

Carat & Roses February 1, 2014

We're taking pink off the runway and into our street style with flouncing skirts, edgy gold hardware, sheer panels, lace and black perfect for taking this blush pink trend into Spring 2014!

1. Balmain

From hounds tooth to knits, flouncing skirts, sheer lace, gold hardware, lounge pants and checkered patterns, Balmain offered us a chic grown up take on this light hued shade full of gold accents, leather and soft knits. Mix and match with leather jackets, torn denim, leggings and wide brimmed hats to take you into spring wear with a gentle yet tough twist.

2. Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang gave us a sporty edgy feel with blush accents that pull together printed patterns and solid statements that leave us wanting more of this sportswear inspired collection. With sharp high collars, pleated skirts, angled tops, gloves and multitasking bags, this modern approach to athletic wear from day to night is the perfect balance of spring hues and sporty sensibility.

3. Burberry Prorsum

We can't get enough of Burberry's fresh take on this garden perfect collection reminiscent of tea parties, macarons and Moët. From jackets, pencil skirts, sheer blouses, day dresses and chic pretty clutches, spring is in full bloom with decadent delicate pieces full of fresh lace, gold hardware, sheer sensibility and elegant twists that will take you from New York to Cannes with its simple yet indulgent street wear style.

4. Balenciaga

Balenciaga is leaving us with little understanding that they will not compromise when it comes to making a statement to remember. Whether your going from the tennis court, an elegant cocktail party or dressing up a dinner date, high waisted pants, off the shoulder dresses, sharp edges of black and mid-drift crop tops will add that much need touch of glam with floral inspired patterns, hints of summer nights with sheer panels and memories of the Louvre, we're head over heals for this gently pink hued collection.

5. Dior

A collection inspired by an art collectors dream, Dior gave us a no holds barred sensibility that pink means anything but mature vibrant youthfulness full of sleek pleated skirts, blushing pink shades and a grown up elegance full of black edged accents and metallic touches that give the impression of opera's, chic afternoon tea and nights full of gala dinners, charity balls and a star filled nights on a yacht.

6. Isabel Marant

This fresh blush collection brings together edgy sensibility with perfectly pink hued, ruffled skirts, cropped pants, flouncing tops, dresses and day shorts, Isabel Marant is giving us the strong girl that want's to take back pink. Style it with white denim, satchel bags, long trenches and wedge shoes for a grunge, chic take on delicate pink.

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