Alexander Wang, H&M Collaboration!!!!!!!!! (somebody pinch me)

14 Apr

Attention fashionistas!!!! The next designer to collaborate with H&M will be Alexander Wang! YES! It’s true and the exciting news was officially announced this past weekend at Coachella! The collection is expected to launch online and in stores November 6. I am beyond excited about this collaboration! Mark your calendars!!!!!!!!! YIPPPEEEEEEE!

Fingers crossed that the collection will include handbags!!!!!!!! Wang’s Rocco Bag and its’s smaller sibling the Rockie bag are some of fashion’s most coveted bags and it would be fabulous if fashionistas on all budgets could carry an Alexander Wang bag of their own!aw

Lupita Nyong’o New Face of Lancôme!

7 Apr

I was so excited to hear the news this past weekend that I had to share it with you all. My favorite red carpet queen, Lupita Nyong’o has been named the latest face of Lancôme. The French cosmetic house will feature the gorgeous actress in upcoming ads you can expect to see this September. What an amazing year she is having! Cheers to challenging mainstream beauty ideals and sharing the notion that beauty comes in many forms! Go Lupita!!!!

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Fabulous Friday Finds!!!! (Under $20)

4 Apr

Happy Friday fashionistas!!!!!!! I hope you’re having an amazing week thus far. Today’s finds are all available at H&M and are under $20 as usual!  Let’s get right to it! Happy shopping!

xo- Journey

 

 

Saddle Bag $17.95

Ruffled Dress $17.95

Geo Print Dress $17.95

Jersey Floral Dress $12.95

Sleeveless Blouse $9.95
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Instagram Roundup!

1 Apr

It’s that time again- time for a peek into my life through iPhone pictures!!!!! These include some pictures from NYC! If you want to see more, follow me @yourstylejourney on Instagram!

xo Journey

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New York City Eats & Sweets!

31 Mar

As you all know, the week before last I went to New York!!! I hung out with friends, shopped, and ate some really great food! Loads of really great food and sweets! I wanted to share some of my favorite spots with you all, so next time you’re in the NYC area, you too can partake in these delish spots!

Let’s start with the savory stuff. My favorite quick stop salad spot was a place called Chop’t!

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I also really enjoyed this great BBQ spot called Hill Country BBQ Market! I’m not too big on meat, but this place was SO yummy and had a fun atmosphere to boot!  (I didn’t get any pics,was too busy chowin’ down)

Quick Pizza joint in Brooklyn called La Bella Mariella was literally the best pizza I have ever had. The pizza I tried was called the Grandma and it was beyond any pizza!!!! This hole in the wall is easy to miss—-DON’T WALK BY!!!!! You will thank me!

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My all time favorite Italian food spot was a quaint place tucked away in Nolita called Rubirosa! Oh My gosh it was amazing from start to finish! Our party had three different dishes and shared a pizza as well as desserts and EVERYTHING was to die for and bursting with FLAVOR! Fresh pasta, delicious sauces, great service, amazing desserts! This is great for romantic dates or just an evening out with friends. I will go back as often as I possibly can when I’m on the east coast!IG8

 

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Pictured: Tiramisu, cappuccino  and the chef’s special “funfetti” cake that had the most amazing almond flavor!

 

Now onto the SWEETS! I literally had sweets the entire time I was in the city. If you’re ever in NYC, these places are a MUST!

Momofuku Milk Bar: They have the greatest birthday cake truffles!! I was in heaven!

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Ladurée Paris: Let me say that YES this place is totally overpriced! Now that we got that out-of-the-way, let me tell you, they make some of the most delicious macarons I have ever tasted! and many unique flavors as well. You can treat yourself to one sweet treat at a time or build a custom box. They come in a variety of sizes.

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Magnolia Bakery: The BEST Banana Pudding EVER! I have no more words- it’s that good! There is a location in Los Angeles as well!

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That’s about it until my next NYC trip!!!

Perfect Pink Pumps!

27 Mar

It’s no secret that I love pink!!!!! Pink pink pink pink, everything pink! I know not everyone shares my same obsession with this girly hue and with that being said, I still believe these pink pumps would fit into most wardrobes and here’s why.

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* If your pink obsessed, they will only add to your pinkness, lol!

*If you’re not pink obsessed, these shoes are your perfect pop of color! A great way to step outside of your fashion box!

* Love wearing all black? A pop of pink looks amazing with all black!

*Love wearing neutrals? Pink compliments neutrals as well!

*Summer is around the corner and these pumps will go great with your floral dresses and pastel pieces!

If you are ready for pink pumps, these gorgeous snake embossed pumps are reasonably priced at $58 and are available HERE!

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My New Favorite BB Cream!

13 Mar

Great product alert!!!!! Today I was informed by a good friend that she had found the BB cream of her dreams! When it comes to BB creams/Tinted moisturizers, I have tried them all. So I drove to my local Benefit makeup counter and tried it out! I must say this product outdoes them all. I was beyond impressed!

Benefit Better Than BB Big Easy

Benefit Big Easy $38

Here are a few reasons why-

*The coverage is great although it feels super lightweight. No cakey feel here!

*The Liquid to powder formula dries matte- with every other BB cream I’ve tried I feel they leave me somewhat shiny/sticky and I always have to set them with powder. So not the case with this product, I can wear it by itself!!!  or I can build on it if I want to for a night out.

*It has SPF 35! Not 15 or 20 like usual, but 35! That’s great!

*Blends right into my skin with this foundation brush. I can also use my fingers to dab it on dark spots etc. for a bit more coverage.

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The only cons are-

*I feel like the shades don’t go dark enough for deep skinned makeup lovers. There are 6 shades available and I wear the 5th darkest and I’m not that dark! My favorite fashionista Lupita Nyong’o would NOT be able to wear this and that’s a damn shame! The product is fairly new, so I’m holding out hope that they will include more shades in the future.

*looks amazing over moisturizer- not so perfect without moisturizer. I always moisturize when I wash my face or get out of the shower, but for those of you who don’t, this product skims over dry patches of skin without really covering them.

If you’re willing to moisturize first- this is the best BB cream on the market in my opinion! Give it a shot!

I also purchased the Boi-ing industrial strength concealer for my little pimple friends that come to visit and it covers flawlessly!

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Instagram Roundup!!!!

11 Mar

It’s that time again……my life in iPhone pictures! AKA my Instagram roundup! Enjoy and follow me on Instagram @Yourstylejourney to see more!

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Fabulous Friday Finds!!!!! (Under $20)

7 Mar

Happy Friday everyone!!!!!! This week’s find is from Etsy- I have found so many cute pieces on Etsy over the years! I’ve been looking for a scrabble necklace for a while now and I’ve found it! Such a fun necklace! The necklace comes on a long beaded chain that can be cut to size. I cut mine to 16 ” which is usually the size I like. Happy shopping and have a great weekend!

XO, Journey

Scrabble necklace $5 at Etsy shop Dovey Design.

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This Etsy shop has other cute stuff made from scrabble pieces as well like wedding favors etc.

PFW! Elie Saab!!!

4 Mar

Oooooooh Lordie where do I begin with this collection? Elie Saab designs some of the most remarkable pieces in fashion, every season year after year!!!!! Known for his amazing embroideries and appliqués, the designer’s  Fall collection did not disappoint! So many glorious looks cascaded down the runway and will without a doubt be seen a many red carpets in the future. The rich color palette included emerald, burgundy and dusty rose. With no shortage of sparkle and sexy, this is my favorite collection featured at paris fashion week! Bravo Elie Saab!

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