It’s not a secret that I’m a HUGE Bare Escentuals fan, I talk about the brand a lot here on the blog. Honestly, they’re one of my favorites and lately they’ve been knocking it out of the park with their latest additions to their ever growing collection. When they sent me the latest creation, Prime Time Primer Shadows I was excited to give them a try. I also waited to share them with you guys because I hate talking about a product when it isn’t available yet, especially when I think you’re going to want to go out and buy these!

The shadows come in 6 shades currently (I hope they’ll add even more – like a turquoise…hint, hint) and are just like their primers that I’ve talked about here before except that they have gorgeous shimmering color packed into the noncreasing, long lasting primer cream.

On my hands pictured from left to right are:

• Sundance: a shimmering peach.
• Chroma Violet: a purple that isn’t too dark and has a bit more red than blue to it.
• Gunmetal: a soft shimmering grey.
• Bronzed Twig: a really gorgeous bronze that is perfect for a summer smokey eye.
• Urban Nature: this one is very unique and is a bit iridescent and looks purple and pink and grey all at once.
• Racing Green: of course my favorite, a gorgeous shimmering green.

I have not stopped wearing these since they came in the mail. You can layer them on top of each other (I like mixing Sundance with Bronzed Twig for a summery smokey eye) or wear them alone. The green is my favorite but I think Gunmetal and Bronzed Twig pull a close second and third.

And how do they look on me?

You tell me what you think of my look. I’m wearing Sundance layered underneath Racing Green in this photo and it lasted all day.

Seriously, these are a favorite and in heavy rotation. I don’t know if they could be any more perfect for summer – GO GET THEM NOW!

Can you tell I like them? Have you tried them? Seen them yet? Let me know what you think!

I talk a lot. Always have and always will. I think I’ve had something to say since I was born (my parents said I was always trying to talk and communicate with them when I was a baby) and I’m always trying to make a bold statement. When I’m working out at the gym I even wear those trash talking Nike t-shirts. Last night I wore a shirt to the gym that just says, “Every Damn Day.” You’d think I was super muscular or thin but no, I’m just cocky at times and feel like saying something.

I think that might be why I’m kind of in love with Ettika’s Saying Bangles. I can now speak volumes through my jewelry. They come in gold, brass, rose gold and silver (I think I want a mix of rose gold, gold and silver) with the following sayings:

• Be Free Spirited, Live, Love and Laugh

• Dreams Come True If You Really Want Them To

• Love Is The Name, Sex Is The Game

• Love Me, Kiss Me, Hug Me, I’m Yours To Keep

• Love Protection Luck Happiness Power Karma

• Need No Man To Buy Me Jewelry

• Never Say Never ‘Cause Never Is Forever

• Officer, I’m Not Guilty

• So What If I’m a Gold Digger

• Sue Me, I Have a Lawyer

• What You See Is What You Get

I think I would buy What You See Is What You Get, Dreams Come True If You Really Want Them To and Never Say Never ‘Cause Never Is Forever. They also have a fun twist on a customized dog tag necklace that I’m in love with too. And at $36 for a bangle, the price is just nice enough that you could buy one for yourself and another to give to a girlfriend (of your favorite blogger…just kidding!).

These are definitely being added to my Must Have, My 100 list. I have to buy the 3 I want this year. So what do you think? Which saying would you want to wear?

There is nothing in this world that seems to make me more giddy than makeup. That’s why I was like a kid in the candy store at The Makeup Show. I know I haven’t talked about the show YET, but I bought something that isn’t in stores yet but is so PHENOMENAL I want everyone to own it.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Creams are about to be the most used thing in my makeup kit, especially for summer and I think you will love them as much as I do. These are waterproof colors for eyes, lips and cheeks and they LAST, LAST, LAST, LAST.

Don’t believe me? I decided to test them out, I own colors 1 – Anthracite, 7 – Fuchsia and 15 – Taupe. They all have a gorgeous shimmer to them that is subtle and not over the top but they are loaded with pigment.  A little goes a long way which means these jars will last you a long time and will be totally worth the $22 price tag. I decided to try out taupe on my eyelids without any primer or foundation on the lids. I wanted to see how long it would wear and I was going to the gym on a heavy cardio day so I knew I could really put it to the test. Through my work day and then a heavy sweating session my eye makeup did not budge. It didn’t smudge, fade or run a single bit. I was sold. A product that looks amazing and seriously lasts and will last through a humid day?! I’m all over it.

I dabbed the fuchsia on my lips and cheeks and had the most radiant flush the entire day and I’ve used the smoky black/grey as a liner and it was insane how long it lasted. I got to pick these up at the Makeup Show at a discount and I’m kicking myself for not buying every single color they have. The green, blue and teal and insanely gorgeous.

If you are a Sephora Beauty Insider you can order them now (link above) and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. This is one of the most phenomenal beauty products I’ve gotten my hands on in a long time and I’ll definitely be wearing them all summer long. This was just too good to not share now, especially if you can order them online before they hit the stores in June. You will definitely see these in my Beauty Challenge photos over and over again because I am in serious love with these. They are BRILLIANT!

Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
dwj

Every week I tell you all how much I love Fridays and I really do. Yesterday I spent half the day thinking it was Friday and was so ready to peace out at work at the end of the day only to be reminded at 4pm it was Thursday. I was a little crushed. I love Fridays and started doing Friday’s Fabulousness because I wanted to share a little something fantastic that you could shop for over the weekend or investigate more on your own. Well this Friday, the fabulousness is a bit on the local side (sorry non-DC folks) and there’s a trunkshow this weekend too!

This is what I call my bird’s nest necklace. It’s from Queen Bee Designs and the designer, Allison Priebe Brooks, is just as charming and whimsical as her creations. I met Allison at Shecky’s Night Out while she was trying on a cute ruffly pink dress (I suggested that she buy it) and her booth has always been one that I’ve wanted to check out but was always so crowded at every event I’ve seen her at. That’s a sign of a popular designer!

Well, I decided to hover around the outer edges of her large display and on the bottom shelf in the corner was this fabulous necklace, my bird’s nest, hiding out waiting for me to discover it. I took one look at it and new no matter what the price ($50, marked down from $85 – BARGAIN!) that it would be coming home with me. This is a DWJ kind of piece. A little bit colorful, bold, messy and fun all rolled into one. Every time I’ve worn it I’ve been stopped by multiple people on the street asking me where this fabulousness came from.

Well this weekend Queen Bee Designs is having a Trunk Show and sale and if you mention that you heard about it from the Art of Accessories, Allison said she’d give you a discount! Here are the details:

The Queen Bee Trunkshow & Sale
Saturday, April 24th 10am – 5pm
Sunday, April 25th 12pm – 5pm
For address and to register, click here

These are the kinds of pieces that make you feel special and that no one else has, they’re the perfect kind of accessory and this necklace is definitely a part of My 100!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! See you on Monday!
xoxo,
dwj

Lately I’ve seen a lot of hating on clogs. Why? What did clogs ever do to you?!

I’ve said it a million times before on this blog that I’ve always been a clog girl and I just don’t understand what drives folks so nuts about them. I’m not wearing the white nurses clogs, or Crocs clogs. No, today I’m wearing a pair of Coach clogs I bought 4 years ago. That’s right, I said I bought them 4 years ago, maybe even longer. Clogs come in and out of fashion (just like platforms, kitten heels, wedges, etc) and every designer produces a pair every couple of years. I usually scoop up a pair (I’ve got Burberry clogs too) when I see a style or print that I like and keep wearing them until I want something new or am not in a clog kind of mood.

I do have a few clog lovers that read the blog and I’m going to try to do a few photos on how to wear different styles of clogs once I get some free time. But today I just thought I’d share what’s on my feet because they make me happy. They really do.

What do you think about clogs? If you hate them, please tell me why, I’d love to know what makes people think they’re so vile.