Jules In The City

SPRING ACCESSORIES

2012-04-02T17:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I guess I'm a little late, but SPRING has officially SPRUNG and it appears as though people have embraced it wholeheartedly, because everyone's rocking spring colors and have already even started sporting hot summer hues! GOTTA LOVE IT! My faves this year are classic mint and bright yellow.

I was recently at a CC Skye Sample Sale and noticed that all sorts of drool-worthy accessories in fun, vibrant shades are going to be the must-have items for these lovely warm seasons.

Take a look at the oh~so~chic Neon Riviera Cuff ! Could it be any more fantastic?! It's the perfect mix of edgy and sexy - most definitely a statement piece. Love the pin closure for added glam & security because you surely won't want to lose this baby!

Here's another one of my MANY, MANY favorite CC Skye pieces.

These fabulous wristlets/card cases are available in the most

AHH-MAZING colors, are adorned with eye-catching, stylish pyramid studs, crafted in durable suede/leather and best of all are sooo versatile! Wear one while out dancing or, if you're lucky enough to be attending, they make the best addition to your COACHELLA wardrobe! Heck, you can even toss it in your everyday handbag and use it as wallet! Possibilies are endless, and why limit yourself?

It's a tough choice & I love them in every color, but if I were forced to choose I'd go with the cobalt blue suede or hot pink leather! *SWOON*

OK, everybody ~ get out there... slather on some SPF , enjoy shopping for acessories in mood~boosting shades (or for whatever makes you happy) & best of all, take in the beautiful weather!

XOXO ~ Jules

*For the latest on CC Skye and her AWESOME line, please visit : http://www.ccskye.com/home.php

& Follow them on facebook and Twitter!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Revive Those Tired Eyes!

2012-03-13T19:45:00.000-07:00

I looked in the mirror this morning and realized, much to my dismay, that I've got enough luggage under my eyes to take not one, but TWO trips around the world

~ Not good!

So, if you're anything like me, you're definitely feeling the effect of the dreaded Daylight Savings time change and too much computer usage, most likely right under your eyes.

Although it's great to see the sun out for a longer period of time, it sure does take a toll on our much-needed beauty rest.

Even if you reside in a place where Daylight Savings is non-existent, and just want a quick pick-me-up that'll help revive those tired eyes and shake off that sluggish feeling, try this great home remedy ...

What you'll need :

Teapot
Tea Kettle with boiling water
Diffuser
5 heaping tablespoons of fresh, chopped mint leaves
1 Chamomile teabag or 1 heaping teaspoon of loose chamomile tea
Ice cube trays (enough to hold 24 ice cubes)

First, boil some water in your tea kettle and let

sit while you prepare. Next, chop up some fresh mint (enough for about 5 heaping tablespoons). Now, take your diffuser and place it in your teapot. Place the fresh, chopped mint leaves and 1 chamomile teabag or 1 heaping tablespoon of loose chamomile tea, in the diffuser. Pour the water from your tea kettle into your teapot, cover the teapot, and let steep for about 10 minutes, or until lukewarm. Once tea is cooled, remove the diffuser and pour the tea from your teapot into ice cube trays

(this should yield about 24 ice cubes).

Place ice trays in freezer and wait about 5 hours. Once ice cubes are completely frozen, remove from icetray and place desired quantity in a bowl. I like to use cheesecloth and wrap each cube in it, but if it's too cold for you, you can wrap each cube in a paper towel and once slightly damp, place over eyes.

The calming and soothing effect of the chamomile paired with the fresh feeling of the mint are the perfect fix for your tired eyes and also helps in getting rid of dark circles. Additionally, the cool ice helps constrict blood vessels, which in turn aids in getting rid of that unsightly puffiness!

Voila! Now you're relaxed and your gourgeous eyes are

VIBRANT and REVIVED !

Keep leftover ice cubes in the freezer for another day of pampering or throw some in your water for a refreshing kick!

Enjoy :)

Dream Job Interview

2012-02-28T12:57:00.001-08:00

I've been actively seeking a job that will appreciate my love of all things FASHION and ENTERTAINMENT for quite some time now...sooo, after submitting countless resumes today *sigh*, I started daydreaming of
The Devil Wears Prada ~ hence the masterpiece you see before you (humor me)! Using my beloved Polyvore, I decided to plan what I'd wear if I ever got my Dream Job Interview . My daydream also took me to a place where approx. $7,500 (USD) is readily available for ONE outfit. Anyway, let's not worry about that
~ in my daydreams there are no setbacks!
I love P.O.C.'s (Pops of Color) just as much as anyone else, so the Burberry Westland Military Trench was my obvious choice. There's just something so clean and perfect about this yellow, black and white combo. I threw in the leather, green, Vince Camuto cuff in order to not make the whole look too matchy-matchy. You may think "It's alreay too matchy-matchy", but trust me, the P.O.C. on the green cuff adds some spice to this polished look & the *"Big Apple Red", O.P.I. polish will peek through perfectly with the lovely striped Giuseppe Zanotti heels. I added the adorable, Ted Baker skinny, bow belt to contrast the wide-leg trousers and once your trench comes off, it lends a cute feminine touch to the white blouse/black trouser look.
Why'd I add Vintage Chanel accessories...WHY NOT??
Never question CHANEL ~ words to live by :)

I had so much FUN putting this together on Polyvore, and as a bonus it took my mind off of monotonous work (and simultaneous job hunting - SHHH!) ~ a Sweet Escape, if you will. Ahhh...love it ;)
Oh well, back to reality
XOXO~ Jules

*Remember, if you're also going to wear red on your fingernails, make sure your nails are nicely trimmed and not too long! Scary, red talons will make this dream outfit a NIGHTMARE! EEK!

Dream Job Interview by julesinlalaland

My "Dinner Date Chic" look via POLYVORE!

2012-02-23T15:43:00.001-08:00

Everyone must try this out!

Visit POLYVORE, register & start creating

the perfect outfits!

Whether it be a fantasy, "dream" outfit, or a night out on the town with your girls outfit, this site allows you to choose all you'll need in order to pull the perfect look together. After choosing everything from outerwear to accessories, you can include backgrounds, borders & other embellishments to add some flare to your ensemble.

Soon, you'll be in love with this site, just like me...

I created my "Dinner Date Chic" look in a matter of minutes and had the best time doing it! My favorite part is that every item I added gave me a link to where I could actually purchase the item...FABULOUS!

So c'mon ~ let your imagination roam & create your very own personalized masterpiece! Be sure to share your favorite looks with me and your friends on

Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook :)

Follow @Polyvore on Twitter for the latest updates

XOXO

~Jules

Dinner Date Chic by julesinlalaland featuring a sheer shawl

STEFFEN SCHRAUT button down collar shirt
$160 - stylebop.com

Pablo by Gerard Darel Veste Blazer Noir
€240 - placedestendances.com

Heaven Sent distressing jeans
£30 - bankfashion.co.uk

Christian Louboutin summer high heels
$1,295 - footcandyshoes.com

Clutch handbag
$40 - bardot.com.au

Dorothy Perkins gold jewelry
$11 - dorothyperkins.com

Enamel hoop earrings
$11 - warehouse.co.uk

Esprit sheer shawl
$26 - espritshop.com

20 Valentine's Day finds for your home-loving loved ones
$42 - houzz.com

OPI Presents the HOLLAND Collection, Spring 2012

2012-02-08T18:13:00.000-08:00

If you haven't done so already, do yourself a favor and check out the long-awaited, runway-inspired

OPI Spring 2012, Holland Collection

Yet again, OPI does not disappoint by offering the perfect mix of shimmery, vibrant brights and gorgeous, rich neutrals in these 12 spectacular shades!

Lovely, to say the least. What I most enjoy about these shades is that they are all easy to apply, wear, and scream :

"SPRING IS HERE!"

Holland by OPI includes the following shades -L to R, as pictured :

(Gotta love the Names!!)

OPI, I Have a Herring Problem
OPI, Vampsterdam (my fave!)
OPI, I Don't Give a Rotterdam!
OPI, Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh? (haha, clever)
OPI, Thanks a WindMillion
OPI, Wooden Shoe Like to Know?
OPI, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
OPI, A Roll in the Hague
OPI, Red Lights Ahead...Where?
OPI, Kiss Me on My Tulips (2nd fave, even though name is funny!)
OPI, Pedal Faster Suzi!
OPI, Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI?

The Holland Collection will be available for purchase on February 8, 2012 for a suggested retail price of $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) ea. and can be found at participating retailers, including: ULTA, Trade Secret, and many more!

For more information :

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Enjoy! Please share some pics of you rocking these fabulous shades :)

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2012-02-06T11:11:00.000-08:00

Gotta Have Sole...Ryan Haber Collection...OH MY!

2012-02-02T16:17:00.000-08:00

Everyone knows I LOVE SHOES! I'm always on the lookout for something eye-catching and new. Needless to say the RYAN HABER COLLECTION is just that!

He's quickly on the rise and has already been featured in WWD, Regard Magazine, and named one of the “Most Wanted” designers of 2011 by the fashion editor of Beverly Hills LifeStyle magazine - and all for good reason. His to-die-for, stunning masterpieces have graced the feet of A-list celebrities such as Carrie Underwood, Juliette Lewis, Camille Grammer and most recently featured on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", the Vander "Pump" adorned with beautiful Swarovski crystals in "Pinky", worn by the blushing bride, Pandora Vanderpump-Todd, Lisa Vanderpump's daughter.

With style names like : "Temptress", "Queen", "Frisky", & "Hush" (my personal fave in Grapefruit)...these beauties will surely bring out the "Freak" in all of us.
BRAVO, MR. HABER!

Eveyone stay tuned, RYAN HABER COLLECTION will be available for purchase, Spring 2012 :) In the meantime, and for a closer look at the
RYAN HABER COLLECTION, visit : ryanhabercollection.com/
and follow him on Twitter : @RyanHaber

Tadashi Shoji

2012-02-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite designers is Tadashi Shoji!! His dresses are truly designed for women to feel glamorous and confortable, which unfortunately does not always go hand in hand when it comes to fashion. Am I right, ladies?
From Octavia Spencer to Dita Von Teese, his designs can be seen all over the Red Carpet and are available for purchase in over 4,000 stores, world wide and online. His Spring 2012 collection is filled with rich, vibrant hues and perfect for any and all formal occasions. I'm attedning a wedding this March and definitely know what I'll be wearing :) Affordability, comfort, Breath taking glamour...what more can you ask for??
Follow Tadashi Shoji on Twitter for the latest on his FABULOUS line : @TadashiShoji