~ Pomp and Panache ~

Matching shoes call for a matching bag in my book.  Since I recently ordered Tieks ballet flats in Ballerina Pink, I was on the lookout for a Spring/Summer bag in baby pink.  I came across some bags which were made of saffiano leather, but I didn't really find them flattering.  I am not an avid fan of saffiano leather by the way, although it's more durable.   Lorin Drawstring - Ballet Pink For some reason, I have always been attracted to buttery soft leather bags, not those with a  crude look or those with structure.  To satisfy my craving and requirement of the above; on a surfing session on the World Wide Web , I came across the Vince Camuto Lorin Drawstring bag in the color Ballet Pink!!  It's a perfect match to accessorize my outfits with the Ballerina Pink Tieks. I think it's a match made in heaven.  The hue is almost the same and I couldn't be more pleased with my selection.  The quality of the bag is phenomenal.  It's well made and looks mo

 It feels as if in the blink of an eye, we have already reached the end of April!!  Living in Saudi, a warm sunny climate, calls for a new pair of sunglasses to welcome our full-on sizzling Summer months ahead of us.    Tom Ford Anoushka Recently, I have been sporting cat eye sunnies and have fallen head over heals in love with  Tom Ford Anoushka's . I bought them in the grey and peach with a grey gradient.  They look absolutely amazing and are a statement piece and a head turner!  The Anoushka's simply can add a little umph factor to any outfit!! Such accessories can add glam and class to your everyday style effortlessly.  These light, acetate sunglasses have a 57mm lens width, 16mm bridge width, and 140mm temple length.  The measurements of the Anoushka's do give an oversized look, but not over the top.  I can say that these are one of my favorite pairs and I can see myself wearing them for many years ahead.  If you're in the market for a new pair o

Last month, I had blogged about my latest shoe obsession which were the ballet flats by the brand Tieks .  I was so in love with the Rose Gold Glam pair that I had decided to purchase them.  After sleeping on the idea for a few weeks, I decided to bite the bullet and finally purchase the Ballerina Pink flats instead.   Ballerina Pink The late purchase was merely due to the fact that I was still on the fence with regards to their sizing.  (Details about their sizing is availabe in this post Tieks .. My latest OBSESSION!!!)   I feel the sizing is too vague and since I am living abroad, it's not as easy as it is for residents in the United States to send them back.  For this reason, I decided to go for the size 7 although I am a US size 6.5 in most American shoes. I for one, didn't want to invest a load of money on my very first purchase in case size 7 is a big fit and didn't want to order size 6 as it might be too snug.  AND if you know me - you know that I

It has been quite a long while since my love affair with the Louis Vuitton Artsy MM began.  I think it was back in 2009 when the bag was first launched and it was love at first sight!!  It had been on my mind, but due to the unforeseen happenings in my life,  with time I forgot about it.   About a month ago, my love surfaced once again for the bag as I saw a friend's friend with the it.  I was again having sleepless nights thinking about the bag.  Any bag lover can surely relate to my dilemma.    I thought long and hard over it and if I should finally give in and splurge on this naughty purchase. I contacted the Louis Vuitton Customer Service and inquired about the bag.  It retails for 7,550 SR (Saudi Riyals), but wasn't available at the store currently.    At this point, it was something that I really had to have and began browsing the net in hopes of getting it shipped from abroad.  This didn't end well.  I did find a site from which I could place the

Dry, sensitive skin tends to get irritated easily and may at times become flaky due to many factors.  It can be due to stress, cosmetic lotions and potions such as AHAs or BHAs, and/or climatic changes.  Since I suffer from the above, it is essential for me to keep my skin as hydrated as I possibly can living in an air-conditioned environment 24/7 (as is the norm across the Middle East).  The warm, salty water doesn't help either which adds to the dryness. To quench my thirsty dry skin, I had begun conjuring up my own homemade hydrating honey mask.  Honey being a natural wonder has many benefits for the skin. Here are just a few: A  humectant which draws in moisture to the skin Packed with antioxidants which help to delay the aging process Clarifies pores Treats or prevents acne On a spending spree at Nordstrom  online, I came across  Fresh - Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask .  This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, I would no longer