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It is undeniable – the 80’s are back and in a BIG way. But whether it is bold shoulders, pops of neon color, or leggings as your must-have 80’s piece for this fall, the decade filled with Swatch watches, Belinda Carlisle and Reebok high-tops is back with an updated twist. I am definitely on the hunt for the perfect fitted blazer with strong shoulders (notice, I did not say shoulder pads) to add to my closet this fall. If you have any ideas of one under $100 please send them my way…pretty please.
However, if you do not want to make an investment on trends that could be so 2009 in a few months I have just the solution for you!
Today I had a lovely visit with the fabulous Fiquet at her boutique, Luxe Apothecary in North Hills. The store looked beautiful as always and the Luxe staff was busy unloading their latest shipment from Bond No. 9 Fragrance and Phyto. I couldn’t help but try Bond’s new Body Silks that are a lighter-weight version of their body butter but still with the same fragrant punch. They were amazing and the bottles are plastic and perfect for travel. I should also mention the lotions are half the price of the perfume and great for layering with other Bond Fragrances. One of Fiquet’s favorite combos is layering Bond’s “Westside” fragrance with “Nuits de Noho”. It really is heavenly and perfect for fall.
But I digress; the real find today was Essie’s new collection of fall nail polish colors and a new product – “Matte About You”. It is the perfect pick-me-up and only $10. This product instantly transforms any high-gloss nail polish to a smooth matte finish in seconds. Matte polish is the latest nail trend but instead of buying new polish, you can reinvent any color in your cosmetic bag. Brilliant!
My other purchase was a new color from Essie’s Fall collection called “Chinchilly”. It is the perfect steel gray that I can tell will make a permanent home on my toes this fall. Luxe Apothecary carries Essie’s entire fall collection including my other faves - “Angora Cardi” , which is a beautiful dusty rose and “Mink Muffs”, the perfect smoky taupe. All priced at $8! Check out a pic of all the available colors below.
So if you need a little pick-me-up but don’t have the cash to throw down on the latest fall trends, like the 80’s, stop by Luxe Apothecary for a little love. Fiquet and her team will take great care of you whether you need a nail, lip, cheek or eye color. It is definitely a budget friendly way to transform your wardrobe for fall. I promise you will not be disappointed. And don’t forget to check out the chalkboard always loaded with tips and new arrivals.
Happy shopping and don’t forget to tell them you read it on The Shop Tart!
In other news:
- Charlotte’s at North Hills is participating in the North Hills Mall “Girls’ Night Out” on Thursday, September 17th from 6-8pm. There will be a drawing for a FREE Michael Kors watch along with bubbly and food from Mura. Dee-lish!
- Vermillion is hosting a fall fashion show at the store on Thursday, September 17th. There are still a few spaces left so call 919-787-9780 to see if you can snag a spot. The shows are at 1:30pm and 6pm featuring the latest from designers such as Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Pucci, Loeffler Randall, Bottega Venetta and Tory Burch. Fiquet with Luxe Apothecary will do the models make-up. I am going tomorrow so stay tuned for pics!
- Cravings Maternity is receiving new shipments everyday like herringbone wide leg pants from Maternal America and fabulous wrap dresses from Notice. Hurry-in because they are flying out the door. Cravings is also participating in “Girls’ Night Out” so will be open late Thursday until 8pm.
- Save-the-date for Charlotte’s “Moon and Lola Jewelry” trunk show on September 23 from 6-8pm. There will be tons of great jewels along with discounts on back-to-school items.
- Save-the-date for Luxe Apothecary’s Nature Bisse event on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th. Visit www.luxeapothecary.com for details and reservaations.
- Save-the-date for Gena Chandler’s J Brand denim event on Thursday, October 1st with celebrity fit specialist – Oscar. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one. And don’t forget, all denim is 25% off the month of September so hurry in!
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I saw that Fred Flare, originally online but now with store front in Brooklyn has a grey and black blazer for $64. Check it out: http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4905&cat=344
Love! Thanks GAC!