Perfect Makeup Brush Starter Sets!

2 Jan

Makeup and brushes can seem intimidating at first but have no fear the perfect brush sets are here!  I have so many different brushes at so many price points and I will tell you now that YES the more you spend usually the better the brush, However Sonia Kashuk has very high quality brushes that are reasonably priced and available at Target.  Her slanted crease brush is my favorite shadow brush above all my pricey brushes!  If you’re new to brushes and don’t want to spend a lot of money, these are the brush sets for you.  They include the core brushes that you’ll need and come complete with cute clutches.

Available at Target ($24.99) each set has slightly different brushes, so click on the links below to compare and find the perfect set for you.  Hurry both sets are limited editions!

Gilded cage set

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Star Studded blue set

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Outfit Of The Day!

1 Jan

Hi everyone, here is another OOTD post as promised!

I can’t get enough of this dress-it’s perfect for sunny December days that are slightly chilly (weird CA weather).  The boots are also my go to Fall/Winter flat boot.  I wear them with dresses and pants and they are super comfy and the perfect shade of brown.  Lastly the bag is sooooooo cute, and it gets mistaken for Chanel almost every time I leave the house with it!

Black shift dress, necklace and ring~ H&M

Orange & cream bag~ Forever 21

Buckle boots in Cognac~ ‘Laila’ by Dolce Vita

Wood Bangles~ Nordstrom

Gold Bangles~ Forever 21

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Until next time…..bye for now!OOTD5

Best Dressed 2012!

31 Dec

Another year has come and gone and fashion’s elite have made their mark, some great and some not so great!  Celebrities and socialites have paraded their ensembles for us to swoon over and have sent us to the mall on numerous occasions trying to replicate what we’ve seen.  At the end of the year, I usually can narrow it down to my top 5 fashion crushes, not this time…..  This year  7 fashionistas are deserving of this honor!

What does it take to make my best dressed list?  Being original, confident, fashion forward and rockin’ your own style throughout every season and looking great while doing it!

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Alexa Chung

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Olivia Palermo

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Jennifer Lopez

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Ashley Madekwe

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Blake Lively

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Solange Knowles

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New Years Eve Nails!!!!!

30 Dec

Sparkly nail ideas for your fun-filled evening!

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Fabulous Friday Finds! (nothing over $20)

28 Dec

Happy Friday fashionistas!!!!!!!  This is the last Friday of 2012, let’s make it a good one!  Here are some finds for you to shop:)

1. Peplum top $9.99  2. Studded leather gloves $19.99 both available at Zara.

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3.leather & hook bracelet $20 at Gorjana.

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4. Printed canvas flats $16.50 5. Striped canvas tote $16 both available at Old Navy.

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6. Patent leather belt $14.99  7. Magic wallet $14.99 both available at J.Crew.

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Instagram Roundup!

26 Dec

Hello fashionistas:) I’m back with my weekly Instagram roundup! Check out more on Instagram @ yourstylejourney. Cheers!

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Have a Very Merry Christmas!!!!

25 Dec

May you have a very merry and sparkle filled day!!!!!

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Remember…….Don’t let anyone ever dull your SPARKLE!Sparkle 22

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Versatile Clutch

24 Dec

If you follow my Facebook page you know that I promised to share the details of my fun new clutch with studded cuff detail.  Well I’m sharing!!!!!!!!  This bag is really cool because it’s less than $50, can be carried as a plain clutch, with attached bracelet or as a cross body bag with attached long chain strap.  It’s also a nice pebbled texture.  So far I’ve worn it with the bracelet attached and as a cross body bag and received numerous compliments on it both times.  It’s a perfect little size(11″x 6″ x 1″ deep)to fit everything while keeping its flat-non bulky shape.  I purchased this clutch from  Nastygal for $48. Since then Nordstrom has started carrying it and it’s $42 on their website.

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How I wore it with the bracelet attached!   Very Rock & Roll!

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Target + Neiman Marcus Collection Prices Slashed!

23 Dec

The heavily hyped Target and Neiman Marcus collaboration collection is now available at 50% off!!!!!!  If you’re like me and thought that this collection was priced a little too high, this is a great time for you to pick up some items that you were on the fence about…….just in time for the Holidays!

Shop HERE!

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Last Minute Gifts For Yourself!

20 Dec

It is not too late to treat yourself to a little holiday cheer!  Here are some of favorites right now!

 

Kate Spade clutch $78 at Zappos.

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Tiny wishbone necklace $46 at Beauty.com.

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Blanket cardigan with fringe detail $79.16 at Asos.

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Green clutch with gold piping $9 at Dorothy Perkins.

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Gold Robot USB $24.99 at Thinkgeek.

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Mint satchel $18.74 at Target.

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Tape measure bracelet $62 at Shopbop.

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Wallet in teal & brown $78 at Madewell.

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“Smokey eye” shadow & lip color palette $34 at Sephora. (includes 16 smokey eye trios and 15 lip colors)

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Pink brush set $60 at Sephora.

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Sparkly heels $89.90 at Zara

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