Bling Bling Lollipops!

Las Vegas is my newfound favorite destination, with all the bright lights, fabulous designer shops, and unbelievable entertainment. One of my favorite chic spots that I ventured to during my trip was the famous "Sugar Factory".

My Mother and I eating dinner at the Sugar Factory! 

Some of the delicious sweets and treats in the Sugar Factory store!

The Sugar Factory is known not only for it's insanely delicious menu and plethora of scrumptious drinks and desserts, but for their fab shop that features some great gifts and souvenirs.

The one thing that I had to scoop up on my arrival to the Las Vegas Sugar Factory was their signature Swarovski crystal lollipop!The Sugar Factory has tons of lollipop designs to choose from, even some designed by celebrities such as Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian.

My fierce pop was inspired by none other than Hello Kitty. Adorned with varying pink crystals this lollipop takes over the top fab to another level.

Here is how it works: Sugar Factory has created bejeweled and custom handles you can pair with a rainbow of lollipop flavors to create your own custom sweet sensation. When you have finished your pop, all you do is unscrew the pop from the bejeweled handle and replace it with a new lollipop. The Sugar Factory sells replacement lollipops in every flavor imaginable online and in their stores. 

Can't make it to Vegas? No need to worry, you can purchase the Sugar Factory lollipop online! Go to www.sugarfactory.com to check out all of the amazing designs.


Retail Price for swarovski lollipop stick (includes one lollipop): $25- $30
Retail price for 3 pack of replacement lollipops: $12

Style Inspiration for the Day!

Madewell tailored dress
$185 - madewell.com

Asos shoes
asos.com

Nine West metallic sandals
£90 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Antik Batik cuff jewelry
$95 - calypsostbarth.com

TopShop sparkly ring
$25 - topshop.com

First Worldwide Mobile Pop Up Shop

Fashionistas, check out the press release for this amazing opportunity! My good friends at GRETCHY have teamed up with STYLISH GIRL to create the first ever worldwide mobile pop-up shop for the iPhone! It opens up tomorrow (July 30th) at 12 Noon EST. Be sure to check it out, read all the fabulous details below!

Toronto-based STYLISH GIRL [http://www.stylishandcool.com], virtual closet and fashion shopping app, is excited to be partnering with Columbus, OH based GRETCHY [http://www.gretchy.com], members-only online retailer for discounted designer dresses and “trade ins”. “STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY” opens its pop up shop doors on July 30th, 2011 at 12 noon EST to a worldwide market via the iPhone . The 36 hour sale will feature limited quantity, current season, designer dresses for sample sale prices by favorite designer brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Herve Leger, M Missoni, Elizabeth & James, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.


STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY has leveraged the STYLISH GIRL virtual closet platform in a way that will definitely please! DDN Media’s Dimitar Popovski, STYLISH GIRL Co-Founder, says, "We received tons of emails from users telling us how they cannot wake up in the morning without checking the [STYLISH GIRL] app to see what outfit they will wear…a large portion of the users are heavily involved in seeing what is in the stores, making outfits and buying items online." Where STYLISH GIRL users catalogue their wardrobes via their iPhone, iTouch or iPad, GRETCHY members ”trade in” dresses in order to refresh their wardrobes. Gretchen Hackmann, GRETCHY Co-Founder, explains, “Our members can essentially build their own cash account to buy new dresses on GRETCHY by trading in dresses they will no longer wear. STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY will now further enable our members to visualize their dresses via iPhone, decide what new dresses they need to buy, and which dresses to trade in!” As Britt Hackmann, GRETCHY Co-founder, puts it, “Today’s fashion is all about maximizing the ROI on the clothes that you own and the clothes that you need to buy.”


In order to gain access to STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY’s 1st worldwide mobile pop up shop please download STYLISH GIRL Version 2.6, available on the app store now! Receive insider tips and alerts by signing up: www.StylishGretchy.com.


Sweepstakes: STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY kicks off with a stiletto and a twirl, announcing their search for their Worldwide Ambassador. This virtual closet queen will enjoy many perks and opportunities to grow within STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY as a blogger & PR girl. To enter, take a screenshot of your STYLISH GIRL virtual closet or your own wardrobe—whichever is better organized OR BOTH—and post the pic to GRETCHY’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/GRETCHY/135885046426850) with title “STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY Sweepstakes”. Sweepstakes ends Friday July 29th at midnight EST. Winner will be announced on July 30th and will be chosen based on popularity (likes on Facebook), closet organization, what’s in your closet, and picture creativity. More information regarding the sweepstakes can be found online: www.stylishgretchy.com/sweepstakes
Join the conversation: follow @GRETCHY and @StylishandCool on Twitter. Use hashtag: #StylishGretchy Google+ Hangout: Meet the STYLISH GIRL + GRETCHY team before the 1st worldwide mobile pop up shop and get insider tips right from the source! Not a member of Google+? Request an invite and you’ll receive an invitation from us! More information to come on Twitter and Facebook.


ABOUT STYLISH GIRL: STYLISH GIRL, (DDN Media) – fashion app enabling users to catalog their clothes, create amazing outfits, shop for latest fashion, share fashion with friends, and get inspired with stylist tips and looks. Stylish Girl was presented by Apple during New York Fashion Week 2009 and later featured in their global TV campaign for the App Store in 2010. The app has had more than one million downloads with 150000 monthly users worldwide. STYLISH GIRL can be reached at Email: girl@stylishandcool.com

ABOUT GRETCHY: GRETCHY (GRETCHY.com) - members only online retailer for discounted designer dresses and trade ins. Members have access to current season designer dresses at 50-90% off the retail price as well as the ability to “trade in” their lightly worn dresses for credit to spend on their next dress purchase. Launched in September 2010, GRETCHY has quickly built up a reputation amongst customers as a “must-have” website for your “wardrobe-wallet” relationship. GRETCHY can be reached at Email: press@gretchy.com

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

All of these pieces are available on ShopBop, click here for an invite to join: http://www.shopbop.com/welcome?invitation_code=4242223J9RV


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

Want it Wednesday!

Fashionistas always want to look fabulous, even when they get a boo-boo! That is why we all need to purchase my Want It item of the week- The Limited Edition Dress Up Band-Aids designed by Cynthia Rowley!

I am dying over how adorable these Band-Aids are by Cynthia Rowley- the adorable metal tin comes with 20 assorted bandages in three different sizes: Five 1 ½ in x 1 ½ (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm), Ten ¾ in x 3 in (1.9 cm x 7.6 cm), and Five 5/8 in x 2 ¼ (1.6 cm x 5.7 cm).

Even better, one dollar from the sale of each tin will go to Design Ignites Change, which is an organization that engages high school and college students in design and architecture projects that address social issues in their own communities.

These Band-Aids are a perfect little fashionable treat to have in your medicine cabinet just incase you need one.


You can purchase these Limited Edition Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids at http://www.cynthiarowley.com/; Retail Price: $10

Style Inspiration for the Day!

Miss Selfridge pink dress
£39 - missselfridge.com

Elie Saab sequin blazer
$3,404 - boutique1.com

Jeffrey Campbell high heels
£95 - harveynichols.com

Clutch handbag
£55 - coast-stores.com

Rugby Crochet Cropped Jacket

Who couldn't love this luxe and femme fabulously chic Rugby Crochet Cropped Jacket?! I picked up this intricate classic at Rugby in Greenwich CT, one of my go-to favorite stores.

I had to have this fabulous crochet cropped jacket when I saw it- trust me these photos don't do it justice. It mixes so many trends into one- the sheer/see-through cotton crochet with gossamer quality is spot on with the summer trends, while the delicate design channels a vintage chic vibe. It's bright white shade makes it a go-to match for basically any outfit!

This light-as-air look features a vintage-chic cropped hem silhouette with feminine elbow sleeves and crew neckline. In addition, six mother-of-pearl buttons are at the turn-back placket- it is just lovely! 

You can purchase this at Rugby by Ralph Lauren.
Retail price: $148

Style Inspiration for the Day!

Dorothy Perkins orange cocktail dress
£45 - dorothyperkins.com

Jeffrey campbell wedge
$208 - needsupply.com

ASOS satchel handbag
asos.com

TopShop rock jewelry
$25 - topshop.com

Fabulous Friday Finds!

I love a Fabulous Friday Find, and this bracelet couldn't be anymore trendy or fashionable! The Gorjana Parker Leather Wrap Bracelet would be an edgy addition to any fashionista's wardrobe. And ringing in at only $49, how could you resist it?!

This leather wrap bracelet by Gorjana features textured gold-plated links and a ring-and-toggle clasp. The bracelet measures in at 19.5" (49.5 cm) long and is made in the USA. I just adore this style of leather wrap, and with the addition of those fabulous golden links, this bracelet will be on the wish-list of everyone who sees you wearing it! It is perfect to wear alone or to layer with other bracelets, which is my new favorite trendy statement.

Retail Price: $49
You can purchase the Gorjana Parker Leather Wrap Bracelet on ShopBop, Click here for an invitation to sign up- http://www.shopbop.com/welcome?invitation_code=4242223J9RV