I cannot get over how utterly COOL this necklace is. It has a touch of everything yet doesn’t appear overwhelming or garish, just absolutely gorgeous.

I love the variety of metal tones and the Swarovski crystals and Czech stones add just the right amount of sparkle to this piece without making it overly girly. The silk ribbon (hand-dyed and tied, mind you) perfectly complements the colors and the overall look is somewhere between uptown and downtown. LOVE!

FENTON/FALLON for J. Crew Carrington Crystal Bow Necklace is available from J. Crew for $295.

I am such a sucker for Chanel’s glosses. They always wear impeccably and boast a perfect silky formula that is neither sticky nor overly emollient.

Gloss Fluo de Chanel is a variation that promises electrifying color and high-wattage shine. The colors themselves are touted as sheer and ideally suited for a night on the town or a day in the sun.

Available from Nordstrom in Laser or Pop for $27.

We are ever-so-close to opening our Poipu, Kauai restaurant and it’s been several weeks since I’ve been able to break away and head back to my home in Nevada. (Thankfully my sister is here holding down the fort with the older kids until school gets out!)

This weekend I came home for a quick few days for Bree’s senior prom and spent an entire day in my home office going through press releases and product samples that have been delivered in my absence.

By far, the product I was most excited about sampling is Votre Vu Duette Luxe Lip Balm & Hand Créme.

I adore anything almond scented and this luxurious hand cream is so rich and creamy with the most amazing almond-coconut scent! And here’s the very best part: THERE IS LIP BALM IN THE CAP. With a mirror. Die.

If you haven’t yet tried this prestigious skin care line from France, you must!

Votre Vu Duette Luxe Lip Balm & Hand Créme is available online at votrevu.com for $38.

I kind of forgot I had this Formspring account until yesterday when we were all laughing at some of the questions Bailey got on her account (“why do you cheat on your boyfriend” “do you think you are pretty” “are you emancipated? your parents are always gone”)

So, here’s your chance to ask me anything you want. It’s totally anonymous and kind of fun, right?