The Sweaty Band Solution

Ok, ladies. Has your hair fallen into your face during a workout as your headband slips and slides? Not fun. Not cute. The solution? Sweaty Bands. 

A few months ago at the Big Sur Half Marathon Expo, I came across a Sweaty Bands booth. The stall of headbands was a feast for my eyes: a variety of sparkle, colors, prints and patterns. I was intrigued by the unique designs, but also by their tag line "OMG...they don't slip!" 

After wearing my silver sparkle Sweaty Band in that race (pictured above), as well as during both high and low impact classes (i.e. kickboxing, yoga), I can honestly say "OMG...it doesn't slip!" The velvet-like fabric on the backside of the headband stabilizes the accessory comfortably on my head. 

Functionality is the key component of Sweaty Bands. But you can express yourself with their vast assortment which includes bling, seasonal, dots, stripes, sports teams and sororities. Below is a photo from their website, showcasing their stars and stripes collection in honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics. 

You can be sweaty - but still stylish!

Visit Sweaty Bands here:

http://www.sweatybands.com/

Making Tracks

With a background in children's retail and my "kid at heart" spirit, I smile when I come across a must-have, pull-at-the-heartstrings product for little ones. My recent discovery was made at the Crewcuts website. While perusing through their Vacation Shop assortment, the Kiko+ Ashiato Animal Footprint Toy Sandals stopped me in my tracks... ;) 

These Toy Sandals are offered in three designs, including the Pink Cat (pictured above), Turquoise Dinosaur and Coral Monkey. The traditional Japanese-inspired shoe silhouette, paired with the colorful footprint sole detail, are an unexpected, playful combination. 

This creative accessory will be an interactive addition to a beach or playground outing during the warmer days and months ahead. 

Time to make tracks, kiddos!

Find the Kiko+ Ashiato Animal Footprint Toy Sandals here:

http://www.jcrew.com/girls_special_shops/vacationshop/PRDOVR~04820/04820.jsp

*Please note ~ these are toys; not intended to be worn as regular footwear.

Hello Spring!

Spring officially arrives this week. Hooray! Bring on the sunny weather styles.

An accessory that caught my eye recently is shown above on singer, Lana Del Rey, via Refinery29. She exudes glamour in her dramatic, floppy straw hat. This striking look is classic, yet current, as it showcases trends of today, including stripes and the black & white color combo.

Whether lunching outside or reading at the beach, make a Spring style statement with the help of a sun-friendly accessory.

Refinery29 article featuring Lana Del Rey:

http://www.refinery29.com/2013/03/44405/lana-del-rey-l-officiel-paris?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ldr

A comparable hat can be found at J.Crew:

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/scarvesandhats/PRDOVR~32542/99102985164/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~straw/32542.jsp

A Lucky Find

Top o' the morning to you! 

As I noted in my St. Paddy's theme post last year, wearing green on March 17th is a must for me because it's a lighthearted way to celebrate my Irish heritage.

Fortunately, since Emerald is the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year, there's a wide assortment of green accessories readily available this season. A favorite find that I recently discovered is pictured above ~ Steve Madden's Kstudd suede flat. Not only is the on-trend hue holiday appropriate, the stud detail makes the shoe current and classy.

With these on your tootsies, you can't help but kick up your heels and do a little Irish jig on St. Patrick's Day!

Find details about the featured shoe here (available in additional colors):

http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=91602&vid=1&pid=503575042

Classic with a Twist

My personal style motto should be: "classic with a twist." I become quite excited when I find an accessory that shares both timeless and current design details. 

An example of this is pictured above ~ Gap's Leather Stripe Tote. The clean lines, brown leather and minimal hardware make for a traditional bag. Yet, the pop of bright orange, which is in line with this season's neon trend, makes a bold statement.

So, if I am "classic with a twist," what are you?  

Click here to view this bag in additional color ways:

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34740&vid=1&pid=351408032

Party in the Back

The 2013 Oscars have come and gone, yet I am still contemplating one of the latest accessory trends represented on the red carpet: the reverse necklace. Both Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway (pictured above) featured the "party in the back" design. 

Maybe I am too practical or traditional, but I am not a big fan. It appears unbalanced to me. Yet, if I had to choose, I prefer Jennifer's attempt at this trend. Since Anne's necklace is not fully engulfing her back, it almost looks like a mistake. 

Although the reverse necklace is not one of my faves, it may have been a lucky look as both of these actresses won Academy Awards on Sunday... The power of accessories ;)

Additional fashion info from the 2013 Oscars: 

http://oscars.hellomagazine.com/oscars-2013/201302251334/oscars-best-fashion-accessories/

Super Bowl Scarf

Scarves rock. It's where function meets fashion. Since my wardrobe primarily consists of solid, neutral pieces (white, black, grey, denim), scarves come in handy when I want to add a bright accent color or an eye-catching print to my look.

My recent scarf find hails from H&M. As you can see, it is kind of a party (perhaps perfect for a 49er Super Bowl fiesta)! Trend-right leopard print, a geometric pattern, red trim, oh my ;) Even though there is a lot going on with this scarf design, it works. 

Picture it: pair this scarf with a black or white top & jeans. Cute, right? Gotta love the wonders of accessories. Easy, stylish and affordable.

Check out this featured scarf here (also available in additional color ways):

http://www.hm.com/us/product/07280?article=07280-B