Three words: Altuzarra. Target. Tonight!
The designer collaboration with Target goes on sale online tonight at midnight and in stores tomorrow! I am beyond obsessed with the accessories in this collection and can’t wait to check it out in person!
Below are my FAVORITE pieces!!!! AAAmazing!!!! Did I mention that the entire collection is under $100?- including boots and jackets people!!!!!!!
Images: Courtesy of Target
Where oh where do I begin with the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer ’15 show? It was by far the most creative show at New York Fashion Week. Beats by Dre headphones were provided for every guest to listen to a summery soundtrack(birdsongs, violins, dogs barking, kids playing) as the models cascaded down the runway. The runway was covered in pink carpet and it wrapped around a pink house no less. Think Barbie pink suburbia! The collection had a heavy military esthetic which totally offset all the pink perfectly, and did I mention some of the dresses had oversized FUNCTIONAL pockets? AKA attached purse on hip!!! Love it!
Does it get better? YES!!!! The kicker of the whole show was that each and every model wore NO MAKEUP!!!! You read that right- The Nars makeup team used moisturizer on the models and nothing more. I think that’s pretty darn cool.
Images :AP/Imaxtree/Getty
New York Fashion week is half way over and I’ve selected my favorite looks thus far. It wasn’t easy to narrow down, but I did it!!!!!
Spring/Summer 2015.
BCBG- Bows and flows. So ethereal and heavenly!
Diane Von Furstenberg- Flirty and feminine with a wonderful surprise(Naomi campbell graced us with her presence) AMAZING!
Rebecca Minkoff- I couldn’t get enough of the fabulous fringe bags!
Naeem Khan- Absolutely stunning lace & beadwork as usual! I’m in awe at his take on the traditional long sleeved baseball T!!!! I want to wear that with some distressed denim right NOW!
J. Crew- I always look forward to the shoes at the j. Crew presentation. They didn’t disappoint!
Monique Lhuillier- Ammmmaaaaaaazing! Details like no other- intricate beadwork throughout the entire collection. Simlpy stunning!
Images: Imaxtree/AP/Getty
I love makeup and a great bargain just as much as the next girl. So it should be no surprise that I’ve been head over heels for NYX for a couple of years now! NYX has great formulas and even better prices. I have many NYX products, but have a trio that I rarely stray away from. Matte bronzer, the curve eyeliner and butter gloss lip color. These products are all under $15 and are amazing!!!!!!!
The Curve Eyeliner: This felt tip liner is so precise and you can choose a thick or thin application depending on how you hold the product- really cool for a shaky handed girl like myself.
Butter Gloss: This formula is amazingly smooth- so similar to the much higher priced NARS lip gloss that I haven’t purchased since discovering butter gloss.
Matte Bronzer: I am a big fan of highlight and contouring and prefer matte bronzer. This is NOT orangey like many bronzers can be and it goes on perfectly!
Whether it’s for school, work, or your desk at home- great stationary can quickly liven up a space and quite frankly it can make you happy! I have been collecting cute stationary for some time now and am sharing my faves with you today 🙂 I’m not a basic stationary kind of girl, so of course I’m partial to pink, polka dots glitter!
Some of my favorite stationary right now! Can you say CA-UTE!!!!! Click links below to shop these cuties!
Laduree set complete with macaron erasers!!!!!! OMG so adorbs!
Kate Spade Polka Dot notebook.
Kate Spade ‘Eat cake for breakfast’ Journal.
‘You’re a gem’ pencil set(set of 9).
Lucite stapler with rose gold tone throughout.
Swarovski bling pen in pink.
Swarovski bling pen and USB set in pearl white.
Twig colored pencil set (set of 12)
As many of you know, I love to cook- although it wasn’t always that way. I actually never really cooked up until about 5 years ago when I decided that I wanted to try more things at home. Since then, I’ve become addicted to pinterest recipes and cooking shows as well. I share my meals on Instagram & Facebook and cook for friends often. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, which brings me to share the great news that I will now be sharing my favorite recipes on this blog. Don’t get me wrong fashion and beauty will always be my main focus, but some recipes are just too good not to share- So without further ado- here is my new favorite salad recipe!!!! I found a picture of a similar salad on Pinterest and had to recreate it!
Southwest Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Cilantro dressing.
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
Place romaine lettuce in a bowl- top with diced avocado, red peppers, corn, black beans, and chicken breast. Garnish with cheese.
*Romaine lettuce
*1 Avocado-diced
*1/4 Cup shredded cheese of your choice-I prefer mexican blend from Trader Joes.
*Corn on the cobb(2 ears)- Fire roasted, then cut off of the cobb.
*1 Can of black beans-drained
*1 Red pepper-fire roasted-diced.
*1 Large chicken breast-seasoned and diced.
Note: You can grill or pan cook the chicken. I used a skillet and seasoned it with cumin, hot chili powder, garlic salt, pepper and lime juice. I cooked the chicken on medium heat in about 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil and sprinkled the seasoning on both sides and squeezed lime on top.
Fire roasting; You can use a grill, Oven broiler or lay the corn & red pepper right on your(clean) stove top- YES right on the flame! (Be sure to stay close by and turn the veggies so they don’t burn)
For The Dressing:
Simply throw the following ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste dressing after adding garlic salt and pepper in intervals. (you can always add more, but can’t take away)
*2 Avocados
*1/4 cup sour cream
*1/2 Cup milk-or more depending on the consistency you prefer.
*Juice of 1 lime
*1/4 Cup Cilantro-loosely packed in a measuring cup (a small handful)
*3 Garlic Cloves chopped
*Garlic salt & Pepper-to taste
Note: This dressing would make a great dip for taquitos, southwest egg rolls, nachos- the list goes on and on. YUM!
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As many of you who follow me on Instagram already know…..I’m crazy for cobalt!!!!!!! I love the beautifully rich hue and I’ve been wearing my favorite cobalt accessories with everything! I simply can’t get enough! The great thing about cobalt is it goes great with your summer looks as well as your Fall/Winter looks. I love it year round- it’s pretty much like red! Shop some of my favorite cobalt accessories below!
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This weekend’s weather is typical for August in Los Angeles-sunny and bright. Warm weather calls for dresses around these parts, so my outfit of the day included the cutest striped dress(with pockets) and rose gold accessories. My makeup was peachy pink minimal and my hair was up with braided detail in a low bun. My statement necklace was balanced out with bangles on one wrist and dainty rings.
OOTD Details:
The clutch(Gap) and heels(Zara) sold out quickly but the striped dress with bow belt (Maison Jules) is available still!!!! Maison Jules is one of my favorite new lines sold at Macy’s- their parisian chic pieces are so adorable!!!! Necklace- Forever21. Rings- Catbird, Threadbare & Baguette ring. Bangles- Aldo.
Makeup Details: Face- Bare minerals Foundation. Mascara- Maybelline Clump crusher in very black. Blush- Bobbi Brown in coral. Lips- NYX Butter gloss in Creme Brûlée.
How cute is this rose print kimono with fringe detail? It’s perfectly priced at only $22.80! LOVE IT!
I’ve been quite obsessed with kimonos since I blogged about them last year. My favorite thing about kimonos is they can be worn as a part of many looks, whether it be worn over a body con dress or with jeans and a crop top.
Wear this versatile cutie through Summer and into Fall!
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