GUESS Jeans NEW Dare Fragrance & Vanesa Farfan 5 Stone Necklace

Newly released - Guess Jeans Dare Perfume

September Issue:
I've had this fragrance for a little while now and really have enjoyed it from the first spritz. Guess Dare is aimed at millennials, women aged 18-30 and will be launched in over 23,000 department stores and retailers nationwide this September. Retailing for about $62.00 it is definitely being marketed with major price appeal to younger women.
I'm liking it even as we are moving into the cooler temperatures of fall. Dare is light yet just provocative enough for you to be noticed. I can see this traveling with me during the resort season for it's tropical top and middle notes of kumquat, pear blossom and lime, jasmine,wild rose, cactus flower and coconut palm. The base or bottom notes are derived from blonde woods and living Key West coconut palm.

Guess Dare outer package

What I'm holding is the Guess Dare Eau de Toiliette which comes in a beautifully decorated glass 3.4 oz bottle. It has a gold nameplate chain necklace to match the cap and an exquisite faceted glass bottle.

Lovely packaging and faceted Guess Dare bottle.

Speaking of faceted things, the long necklace I am wearing is by jewelry designer Vanesa Farfan of Miami Beach, FL.

Long gold gem necklace by Vanesa Farfan

Necklace Description from VanesaFarfan.com:

This long amazing necklace features 5 Gorgeous round faceted natural gemstones including Purple Amethyst, Aqua Chalcedony, Green Chalcedony, White Chalcedony and Pink Chalcedony set in Vermeil Gold bezel drops on a gold plated necklace. The necklace length is 18" from top to bottom. The total length is 36".

I really like the length of the gold chain which easily slips over my hair without having to fool with a clasp. The gems are beautifully cut and slightly translucent. Fabulous! Perfect highlight to my Ten Thousand Villages Silk Scarf from Laos.

Guess Dare, Ten Thousand Villages Silk Scarf, Modify Watch and Vanesa Farfan's 5 Stone Necklace

Editor's Choice: The BEST Summer Beach Bags and Accessories

Beach and Pool time just got cooler. Philip Stein Tote & Pistil Fedora

These are some of my favorite summer totes, beach bags and accessories for sun and sand! Trending now but will remain true classics you can call on year after year.

Quirky Mesh Bottomed Beach Tote and Matching Clutch

Quirky? Maybe. However the Shake Sand Sifting Beach Bag has a mesh bottom and flap to let the sand out. Pretty close to genius in my book but did you catch the little matching clutch? It has the same set up so no sandstorm there either. Roomy and well thought out, it has a zippered inner pouch and straps with just the right drop length. Coated canvas fabric in a sand beige, it's perfect for the beach blanket. See them at Quirky.com

Matched up! Quirky Shake Beach Tote & Clutch

Woven Bag with Pewter Sand Dollar by Newport Style

I saw lots of these handbags and totes while on vacation on Nantucket Island. Beautifully handwoven of natural ata grass, this bag is made for resort living with a large black grosgrain ribbon and pewter dipped sand dollar on the front. See more at NewportStyle.net

Handwoven Ata Grass Bag

Bamboo Handled Woven Bag from Hawaii
My brother purchased this for me while shopping on the Island of Maui. It's just the right size for your keys, wallet and cell but pretty enough for lunch at the Tiki Bar. Has a zippered closure and little pouch within.

Bamboo Handled Woven Bag from Maui & Mia Flower Halo

Beachy Accessories
Here are some fun accents to go with your summer wear. While I might not wear this in the water, the Mia Flower Halo has a pure Polynesian flavor going for it. When the stars come out...it lights up! Perfect for the club after a day on the beach. See them is various colors at MiaBeauty.com

Light and airy. Woven straw Fedora by Pistil Designs

Pistil Fedora
You definitely need sun protection on the shore. Do it in style with this sweet woven straw Fedora by Pistil Designs. Has a bright, cloth headband and easy fits larger heads of hair. By PistilDesigns.com


 

Bracelet that doubles as a necklace and visa - versa

Vanesa Farfan Jewelry
This Leather and Silver Bracelet/Necklace from Vanesa Farfan is very versatile and should be a definite inclusion in your resort bag. Made with fine quality leather and silver plated charms, it can be worn everyday but still look great for cocktails. See more jewelry designs from VanesaFarfan.com

Leather & Silver Bracelet/Necklace by Vanesa Farfan

Sailing to Nantucket from Cape Cod.

Totes and Jewelry c/o Philip Stein, Quirky and Vanesa Farfan respectively.