Low and Behold Chanel Sports Green

During my routine reading of the New York Times Fashion pages, I came across pictures of Chanel's Fall 2009 collection. Low and behold Chanel is sporting green nail polish. Yes, when the Queen of Fashion decides that green will be the new "it" color we all must listen and follow.

Don't fret you don't have to wait until Fall to sport that color yourself. Luckily Essie came out with a new small collection just recently called The North Fork Collection. In the collection they offer the most beautiful green called GreenPort ( I found a pretty accurate picture of the color courtesy of alllaqueredup.com) This is a limited collection so if you love it then purchase it; because when it is gone it is gone. We also sell it at Sundrops. Hip Hip Hooray!

Be Marry.

Wedding season has officially arrived. We have seen an increase in bridal groups visiting our store and we get to hear all the great details of their big day. With that in mind we have decided to share some great and creative details.

To begin we thought we would start with the most important element a wedding coordinator. Our fav is Victoria Canada Weddings and events. Not only do we get to pamper her feet at Sundrops, but our owner Stephanie worked closely with her only a few short months ago. Victoria's motto: Do it Big, Do it Right, and Do it in style sums up the great team at Bright event gallery.

Victoria, Kelly, and Katie get raving reviews not only from our boss but from several brides we speak to daily in Sundrops. What they all say, "we never could have done it (and survived)without them." They put together AhhhMAZING events. Their creativity and hard work make the most beautiful events. Check them out at http://www.abrightevent.com/

Our next topic, Bridesmaids gifts. With the bridesmaids day comes bridesmaids gifts. We will share with you the best gifts and most creative we have seen. For formal gifting, a beautiful pashmina and pearl earrings. So classic and soo Breakfast At Tiffany's. For the informal gifting, bridal collection nail polish. With names like True Love, Blushing Bride, and Happily Ever After, these colors are timeless and what a perfect way to suddenly tell the ladies that these are the colors they will be using. The most creative gift idea we have seen...was a personalized make-up bag for each bridesmaid. The kit included make-up to match each skin tone that each woman could use on the day of for touch-ups. So great and so cute!

Our final bit of wedding advise, nail polish for the big day. The day before your wedding is a stressful day and getting your mani and pedi should not be stressful. Something as simple as nail polish has brought brides to tears at Sundrops. We have a few pointers for all you brides out there.

1. Purchase the polish. Having your color with you will save you stress on your wedding day if the color happens to chip.

2. Ivory dresses (i.e. Monique Ihullier). You don't have to wear an ivory color on your nails. It makes your hands look older. Choose a sheer pink like Mademoiselle or Hi Maintence by Essie. They work with every skin tone and look lovely in pictures.

3. Classic white dresses. Frosted pink nail polishes look great against a bright white dress. It sounds very 80's but it looks rich and glossy in professional photographs. Choose something like Pistol Packin' Pink by OPI

Earth Day

I went to Trader Joe's over the weekend and I felt like an outsider. I got up to the checkout and the clerk looked into my basket for my reuseable shopping bags. I was panicked, I quickly panned the check out stations and realized I was the only one without a reuseable sack. Men and women alike all were in the know about this. The thing is I am very earth friendly, I recycle, I never leave the water running while brushing my teeth, and I always turn off the lights when I leave a room. I am not wasteful!

So when I got home I started looking around at what I have, I have SEVERAL totes but none that can squish up and just be in my car on a sporatic shopping trip. I started googling and I found these adorable totes in the best colors. Baggu, where were you the other day? So in lieu of Earth day check out these great bags and consider keeping them in your car. If we all just purchase one we will be lightening our footprint. Go EARTH!

Find the whole collection at www.baggubag.com

One for All, and All for One: The Jumpsuit

The Phoenix Art Museum currently has an exhibit that spotlights the jumpsuit. I know, I know it sounds strange, but if you think about it the jumpsuit has a definite place in history, as well as fashion.

From Elvis to Michael Phelps the jumpsuit has many forms and this exhibit highlights them all. If you are like me and love the history of fashion, then you can’t miss this exhibit. It will take you on a wonderful exploration of the jumpsuit from the early 20th century to today. Some of the amazing pieces you will see are Levis mechanics coveralls from the 1920’s, a WWII “Rosie the Riveter” uniform, and designs from Yves Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney.

Time is running out to catch this fabulous exhibit; it runs through February 1, 2009. So all you history loving fashionistas ditch the mall one afternoon and delight in a bit of culture at the Phoenix Art Museum.

We have included a link for all the information you need about seeing this exhibit. Have fun!

http://www.phxart.org/exhibition/exhibitionjumpsuit.aspx

All Wrapped Up

The scarf is a limitless accessory! There are a zillion to choose from in multiple colors, textures, prints, and prices, it’s enough to make a girl’s head spin or have her moving into the poor house. But we all have our go-to scarf. My fav the Tricky Threads black and white peace sign print, it’s super cute and versatile, plus it was so reasonable. I love it! It’s been seen on celebrities like the Olsen twins and Kris Jenner; it was even featured on Beverly Hills 90210.

My only problem is that I always wear it the same way. I desperately need to breathe some new life into my scarf routine. Luckily there is help for the scarf challenged. I found this video on WhoWhatWear.com, check it out.

Holy Lips!!!!

Ok, does big bold lip color freak anyone else out? I love the way red or even plum lip color looks on other people, but I am terrified to try this trend myself. I guess my fear steams from not really knowing how to pull it off and not look like a clown. Luckily there is help for the lipstick challenged.

I found tips on the dos and don’ts of dark lipstick on Glamour.com. In a nutshell it is about keeping it simple. If you are going to go with a bold lip make that the focal point, keep the eyes and cheeks subtle. Pulling back your hair into a ponytail or a chignon will also add to the drama of this bold look. Pairing bold brows with a plum lipstick is also another way to work this look. If you have a darker skin tone going super dark is definitely a do. Another trick is to pair a stained lip with tons of black mascara. Using your finger to apply the lipstick will give you this effect.

As for what you want to avoid, lining the lips with dark lip liner, overdoing all your make-up, going Goth with black lips and of course the dreaded lipstick on the teeth. To avoid the dark ring around the lips, use a q-tip in translucent powder to line the lips and keep dark shades in place. Lipstick on teeth? Try a little Vaseline on your teeth.

After learning how to work the dark lipstick look I am ready to jump right in. So what do you say girls, you want to join me?

Images and article content can be found on galmour.com

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

Thanksgiving is upon us and that means that the holidays are around the corner. One month away, crazy! Knowing that the economy is in shambles makes it hard to be in the holiday spirit for most and gifting this season even harder. We have created some gift themes that will help save a buck or two and make gifting fun again this year.

All Dolled Up includes 1.Stephanie Johnson Marlo Milan make-up Mini 2. Essie Nail Polish qty. of two 3. Balm Springs, super cute eyeshadow minis and brush. All of this regularly retails for $68.00 without tax the packages price is $47.00 without tax.

Light Up Your Life is our under $20.00 steal. This is the perfect hostess gift or office gift. The prints on the match boxes are darling and the candles are so elegant. Isola Luce candles are made from 100% palm oil, which produce a wonderful candle that burns without smoke or soot. Did I mention that the box is satin lined? They will think you spent a fortune, and you spent only $18.00 without tax This gift regularly costs $28.00

Finally, Treat Your Feet. I think this is the best deal we are offering! Flex Flops are the ultimate pedicure essential. The flip flops are durable enough to run some errands after a fresh coat of polish but then fold up so you can keep them in the car when not in use. This is the best invention, no wonder the inventor is a millionaire!
Treat Your Feet also includes Get Fresh Poor Soles. This a wonderful heel moisture stick. Rub on and it soaks into the skin like magic. No greasy residue left behind. Flex flops normally retail between $33.00-$38.00 and the magic heel stick for $14.00, this normally would cost you $47.00-$52.00. Treat Your Feet gift set is $30.00 without tax. What a Steal.

Happy gift hunting and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.