How to Accessorize the White Dress Shirt January 22nd, 2010 By

What's new 01.21

A crisp, white, French cuff shirt is the perfect blank canvas to accessorize with subtle details that show off your impeccable sense of style.  New at beso this week is an exquisitely tailored, Ralph Lauren French cuff shirt, embroidered with a subtle monogram on the chest.  French cuff shirts often come with cuff links, but I love to substitute the standard button or knot cuff link with something unconventional such as these matte silver owl cuff links.  Another way to bring a soft touch of eclectic femininity to the look is to wear an unique art piece like this handmade Alice in Wonderland pendant on a ribbon necktie.

Looking for something a bit more bold and chic?  Pump up the glam with a bright red clutch or some high gloss nail polish.  The Alexander McQueen quilted leather clutch shown here is a perfect little carrying pouch for your cell phone, keys, some cash and lipgloss.  The multi-glitter black lacquer of OPI Mad as a Hatter Nail Polish brings some attention to the hands and some rocker edge to your classic white dress shirt.

Shop these items featured here and more of What’s New at beso !

  1. White French Cuff  Shirt  by Ralph Lauren,  $59
  2. Red Clutch by Alexander McQueen ,  $899
  3. Matte Silver Owl  Cuff Links , $49.95
  4. OPI Nail Lacquer in Mad as a Hatter, $4.25
  5. Handmade Tile Pendant featuring  Alice in Wonderland,  $10
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Nail it! September 18th, 2009 By

SpaRitual in Shrewd

SpaRitual in Shrewd, $10

Remember the old Breyers Ice Cream commercials, where the voice of God asks a sweet little person to read the ingredients on their frozen treat?  The results were mildly disturbing.  Well let me tell ya, polysorbate 80 ain’t got nothing on the stuff they put in nail polish.

Would you like a delicious double-scoop of toluene, formaldyhyde, acetone or phthalates?  No?  Then do yourself a solid and switch your nail tints to something less toxic.  These days it isn’t hard to find fabulous paints without the poison.  And many healthy hotties even bring their own stuff to the nail salon to ensure the most sanitary mani-pedi possible.

For starters, check out the beautiful choices from SpaRitual.  These vegan nail lacquers are free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene.  They’ve got a great selection that spans the traditional color spectrum.  They also glide on like a dream and have great staying power.  My favorites are Shrewd, Foxy Lady and Smart Cookie.

PeaceKeeper Nail Paints do not engage in animal testing and are toluene, formaldyhyde, acetone and phthalate-free.  While their color palate is still a little lacking on a grand scale, they are a great choice if you tend to gravitate toward softer, more traditional and muted colors.  I’m a big fan of the Tranquil and Grateful colors.

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