A Holiday Classic
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sunnies: Ralph Lauren | Jacket: H&M (old) | Pearls: Bloomingdales
Top: Zara (old) | Dress: Vince Camuto
Nothing spells holiday quite like a little splash of red. A beautiful color that'll always be synonymous with the cheerful qualities of the holiday season, red is a color I tend to gravitate towards during this time of year.
Whether it be a swipe of lipstick or a rich red manicure, incorporating this flattering shade into your style routine during the winter season offers a lovely pop of color without looking seasonally inappropriate.
While I'm still on the hunt to find the perfect LRD (little red dress), pairing this fun tone with my favorite lady-like ensembles will do until then.
Here's a look I wore earlier this week. And although I was traveling by car, stepping out bare-legged on a NYC winter day was not a wise move--I've been sick since. I know, the things we do for fashion.
What did you wear this holiday weekend?
A Note To My Dear Readers..
Thursday, December 18, 2014
I'd just like to express my greatest apologies for not posting much in recent months.
Thankfully, I've written up some fun posts on reviews, a little style stuff and exciting projects I've been working on.
So thrilled to be back with regular programming and as usual would love to hear your thoughts.
Stay tuned..
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Love you beauties!
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NYFW Wes Gordon SS 2015 - Nails
Friday, September 5, 2014
New York Fashion Week is back and bolder than ever. However, just our luck, summer finally made its humid and sticky comeback this week with high temperatures and lots of (HOT!) sunshine. While this spells trouble for attendees, a little harsh weather has never been a reason to slow down style.
As usual, things are heating up backstage at the shows (I'm not just talking hot hair tools!) and the pro's are delivering some major looks. As one who loves all things nails, it's no surprise that I start my NYFW coverage with a nail post.
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014
Designer: Wes Gordan
Manicurist: Rita Remark
Brand: Essie
Drawing inspiration from the muted tones of Gordon's SS 2015 collection, Rita created a look that was both elegant and and unexpected. Designing a delicate lined pattern on the nails emphasized the feeling of the collection and appeared as if linen was resting against the skin.
Offering a creative twist on a classic, sophisticated manicure, Rita's designer manicure reworked a staple look in the best way. Here's how you an recreate this manicure yourself:
PREP: Like all great manicures, a proper foundation is needed. Neatly coat a single layer of Ridge Filling Base Coat to clean, shaped, polish-free nails.
COLOR: Once dried, dress nails in a single coat of Cocktails and Coconuts, following with a layer of Imported Bubbly atop the previous color. Layering this slightly iridescent and sheer gives nails an almost dewy skin-like finish.
DESIGN: As the foundation color dries, it's time to start on the linen design. With a striping brush, dip into Essie's Blanc (the brand's whitest shade) and whip away the excess. Draw the lined pattern by pulling the brush from the cuticle to the tip in one motion, continuing with two more lines. Each should be evenly spaced and look tapper away at the tips. You will use the same method with the lines across the nail, neatly moving to either walls of the nail.
FINISH: To diffuse some of the stark whiteness of the shade, Rita suggests layering a coat of Allure on top of the design. Finish the look with a luxurious top coat (Good To Go Top Coat) which will leave nails looking glossy and luxe.
PEDICURE: To keep the look uniform, Rita picked an neutral shade that works well with a multitude of skin tones and features just enough of a creamy base tone (Sand Tropez).
Images: Courtesy of Essie
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen Beauty Looks
Friday, June 13, 2014
If you're a 90's girl, you pretty much grew up with Mary
Kate and Ashley Olsen. Growing up in those golden years, my friends and I idolized these two
blondes, loving everything from their perfectly tousled waves to overly glossed
lips. We all rushed to each other’s homes to watch their latest straight-to-video movies and never missed a single episode of their shows. It’s safe to say
that the Olsen sister’s were a major source of beauty and style inspiration.
Looking back now, the looks we once loved are clearly very
dated. However, as the girls (and their devoted fans!) matured, their beauty
routine appropriately followed. As an adult, I find myself looking to this stylish duo for beauty inspiration once again. Their signature wide, bright eyes are often
smoked with earthy brown shades with copper and gold under tones. As a major fan of brown and neutral shadows, it is no surprise that their effortless and
“undone” smoky looks draw me in time and time again.
In honor of their 28th birthday, I thought it was
only appropriate to round up some of my favorite brown and taupe-y eye shadows
that very Olsen-worthy.
Charlotte Tilbury – The Dolce Vita Palette
The Queen of the undone and simple smoky eye, celebrity
makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury has finally launched her dreamy cosmetic
collection in the US. While she amazingly knocked it out of the park across
the board, it is her Dolce Vita Palette that is truly extraordinary. Featuring
four shades, this universal palette is ultra-flattering and mistake proof. The
colors offered in this palette can take eyes from dull to mesmeric. Much like
those worn by the Olsen’s, the Dolce Vita palette can help you create a seductive
layered or a dimensional smoked and smudged look.
NARS Eye Shadow – California & Fez
If you’re more a simple shadow girl, I’ll have to suggest
reaching for a NARS shadows. Consisting of softly blended formulas, NARS
expertly created a smooth shadow that glides onto lids. California features
more coppery under tones whereas Fez is a soft brown with a subtle gold iridescence
blended throughout. Both of these colors look lovely on the lid and blended
along the lower lash line. For a more dramatic look, apply a chocolate liner
along the waterline and smudge along the upper lash line.
$25, narscosmetics.com
Tom Ford – Golden Minx
This luxurious palette is must-have for any brown shadow
lover. Featuring lovely neutral shades in matte, satin and shimmered finishes, this
quad has got something for every smoky eye enthusiast. A favorite on the Tom
Ford runway, this collection of shades also happens to be the perfect shades
you need to create that layered Olsen eye look. Best of all, these creamy
shades can easily be layered without looking excessive.
$78, nemainmarcus.com
Images: WWD, Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, Neiman Marcus
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