Style: The Packing List ~ Memorial Day Weekend

{Evil Eye Charm Bracelet} | {High Brow Sunglasses} | {Beach Towel} {Espadrilles} | {Pineapple Necklace} | {Turquoise Button Earrings} {School of Fish Swimsuit} | {Paradise Island Tote Bag} | {Linen Tunic*}
Nearly everything is under $100! AND you can get: 14% Cash Back at Macy's, 6% at J.Crew, 3.5% at Kate Spade & ASOS, and 3% at TopShop.  by signing up at ebates.com
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”  - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Style: My First Trip to Drybar!

I'd heard a lot of fabulous things about Drybar over the last year. So, yesterday, I decided to check it out myself for the first time. I visited the location in Flatiron NYC (just a couple blocks away from Union Square). I thought I'd post a little review to let you all know what I thought!

First of all, when I walked in I have to say that the hype I'd heard about the fabulous and welcoming decor was not over-exaggerated. I loved all the little touches like the chandeliers made out of yellow hair dryers, the snazzy marble counter tops, and the flatscreens showing movie faves like The Breakfast Club! My appointment was for 10:15am and they were pretty prompt. I did have to wait an extra 5 or 10 minutes to get started, but the attendants greeted me in the mean time and offered me a great selection of refreshments. 

It was definitely worth the (short) wait. My stylist, Dev, was absolutely fabulous! She really took her time to figure out the exact look that I wanted. She also made sure to ask me if there was an occasion (I was going to an expert panel at Conde Nast). When she heard that, she was excited and super sweet. She even offered me a celebratory Mimosa! Getting a blowout isn't just about looking fabulous, but also about the confidence and energy your new polished presentation brings you. Dev really made me feel like I had a whole team of stylists cheering me on from the sidelines! ...Not to mention, I really loved the end result! My hair is stick-straight and she made it voluminous and wavy in a way I'd never been able to do before. The verdict: I will definitely be going back!

With this A+ service and fabulous, relaxing decor you'd think the place would cost a fortune. Trust me, this is coming from someone who gets her hair colored at SuperCuts (which actually does a stellar job BTW). However, Drybar offers all of this for just $40/blowout, no matter which look you choose!! You can even get a discount if you purchase a membership or "bar tabs". Memberships are: $75 or $140 per month which includes 1 floater (head massages) + 2 blowouts + 10% merchandise discount or 2 floaters + 4 blowouts + 10% merchandise discount, respectively. Bartabs are: $115 (3 pack), $225 (6 pack), or $440 (12 pack).
Have you visited a Drybar near you?  Tweet me a photo of your final look @HauteontheSpot1!

Style: Wishlist Wednesday ~ Get Your Weave On!

{Neon Yellow & Tan Forest Flat Leather Sandals} | ASOS $44.12

{Brown & Beige Helena Leather Ankle Strap Heels} | Ann Taylor $158.00

{Black & White Sari Flat Thong Sandals} | Marc Fisher via Macy's $69.00

{Worth II Woven Rose Tassel Loafers} | Jack Rogers $148.00

{Black & White Ankle Strap Heels} | Zara $79.90

{Magenta & Cream Low Heeled Hedley Sandals} | ASOS $76.36

Put on your dancing shoes!

Style: Lulu Frost Jewelry Sample Sale

Lulu Frost Sample Sale

Thursday, May 16th | 12-8pm

Friday, May 17th | 10am-7pm

Styles up to 80% OFF!

Lulu Frost Studio

NYC

Call 212-965-0075 for more info.

Personally, I'm a HUGE fan of Lulu Frost jewelry, especially since hearing CEO Lisa Salzer talk at IFB Con. This sale's sure to be a treat!

Events: Meet Betsey Johnson This Thursday!

Meet Betsey Johnson!

Thursday, May 16th | 6-7:30pm

Macy's Herald Square | Floor 5, Dress Department

Catch the famed fashion designer in the same week as the launch of her new show "XOX, Betsey Johnson" on the Style Network!

• Receive a complimentary tote bag & mirror
• Have your photo taken with Betsey (as time permits)
• Receive a special gift w/ a $50+ Betsey Johnson purchase
• Get VIP access to meet Betsey when you make a Betsey Johnson purchase at Macy's Herald Square before the closing on Wednesday, May 15th

The ULTIMATE Last Minute Mother's Day Gift - Craftsy!

So, at some point it's likely your mother contributed towards YOUR education. Why not contribute towards hers? 

Craftsy.com is a site that offers online classes taught by world-renowned instructors. Patterns & many course materials are available for download straight off the site and the instructors are available to answer all your questions along the way. For just around $20-$40, you can gift your mom a class in something she's been dying to learn! They're even offering a Mother's Day Sale on select courses. There are also some FREE mini classes available.
A few categories offered are: Quilting, Knitting, Cooking,  Cake Decorating, Home & Garden, and Jewelry Making!
Here are two of my favorite examples, "Artisan Bread Making" with author and co-founder of Brother Juniper's Bakery Peter Reinhart and "Drab to Fab! Furniture Upcycling" with Hollywood & Broadway set designer Ann Marie Auricchio:

Better yet - you can take the class together,  whether you live nearby or far away from each other! 
Happy Mother's Day!

Get FREE & Fashionable Mother's Day E-Cards from Kate Spade & Ann Taylor!

Forgot Mother's Day? Tend to leave things to the last minute? Or maybe you live far away from your mom and want to make sure she receives her Mother's Day greeting ON the special day?

You're in luck! Both Kate Spade & Ann Taylor are offering an array of gorgeous Mother's Day e-cards through Paperless Post. 

You can view the Ann Taylor collection HERE. On her page, you can click a button that says "Get 5 FREE Coins" that will ensure that you can send your e-card for free! 

The Kate Spade collection is HERE. While it doesn't have the same kind of button, I believe you get around 25 free coins just for creating a FREE account on Paperless Post. So, you can send those for free too! (Note: A card costs about 2 coins to send, with maybe 1 additional coin for some custom options.)

Customize your card with your favorite cover, background prints, text, envelope liner, stamps, and more! They're sure to bring a smile to the face of the special lady in your life!