Monique Lhuillier’s gorgeous Fall/Winter 2013 collection consisted mostly of her usual red carpet ready gowns in addition to some shorter tea length gowns and even included trousers! The palette was mostly malachite green, winter white and black & gold baroque style pieces. The entire collection was decadently detailed and beautifully tailored to the woman’s form. Beautiful!
Happy Mani-Monday! Check out these amazing manicures! I am thoroughly inspired to break out my polishes and get artsy!
Not a nail risk taker? Don’t fret….A great nude or a classic red always works!
What are the “it” colors for 2013????? I can’t choose just one! The two colors that I won’t be able to live without are Emerald and Lilac!!!! So many of my favorite fashion moments have included at least one of these colors , if not both! Emerald has always been a go to color in my wardrobe but I’m really making room for lilac this year and am very excited about it. If you’re not big into color you can start by adding a shoe or clutch to your outfit or adding these colors into your makeup regimen. If you love color, go crazy with it- The more the merrier!
Some colorful inspiration…..
This bag is perfect for Fall. It’s the perfect rich shade of forest green and has top handles as well as a removable shoulder strap. It comes complete with gold hardware and working lock and key detail. Definitely looks like it cost a lot more than $50! Available at Lulus ($50).
Sometimes I come across a photo of great makeup inspiration online or in a magazine and I’m instantly on a mission to try it on myself. Here are some of those photos. Go on ……try one!
Eyeliner is a definite must have product, waking your face up and instantly making your eyes POP! One swoop of colored liner brings a WOW factor to your eyes! If you don’t really wear colored shadows, eyeliner is your “gateway” product. I love all colors but am partial to teal, the beautiful hue goes with many skin tones and eye colors as well. A teal lined eye is bright and fun while remaining very wearable. Simply put, it is pretty on everyone.
Teal eyeliner comes in a variety of forms… good old-fashioned pencil, liquid, gel and cream. Whatever formula you prefer is just fine to achieve this look. You’re not out of luck if you don’t own any of these because as long as you have a flat eyeshadow brush and teal shadow, you can substitute it instead of liner for a similar look.
Some of the many ways to wear teal eyeliner:
Upper lash line
Lower lash line/water line
Rim the entire eye
Pair with neutral eyeshadow (looks great with bronzes,beiges & taupes)
From low-key to dramatic, below are some examples of the many ways to wear this mermaid-chic look. Take note on how great this looks on all skin tones, eye shapes and colors.
Shop these eyeliners.
Urban decay 24/7 waterproof liquid liner in teal($19) Lancome Gel eyeliner in teal/turquoise($24.50) MakeUpForEver Aqua eyes pencil in turquoise($18) Sephora wateroof cream liner in electric teal($12) all available at Sephora.
On a budget? Try Prestige liquid liner in big teal($5.59) or Ulta Kohl eyeliner pencil in aqua($7) both available at Ulta.
I couldn’t be more excited about Fall, it’s my favorite time of year for fashion and I feel like I’m able to really dive into my wardrobe. I love coats, boots, rich colors, texture, layering, bold accessories, you name it! Every year I look forward to the upcoming season, some years are better than others and this year is GREAT!!!!! I am so excited to shop these amazing looks and even more excited to wear them. As you know I do not believe in “fashion rules” and I feel like sometimes trends are exactly that; a trend, while other trends last far into the next season and stay in your closet for years (those are my favorite kind). I also know that certain trends are not for everyone, with that being said I will only be discussing trends that I love in this post! If you have money to blow, splurge a little but by no means do you need a Fat bank account to be styling’ this Fall. Let’s get to the fashion!!!!!!!
My Top 5 Fall Trends!
Greens: from emerald to olive anything goes.
1. Green military inspired jacket($56) available at Lulu’s. 2.Express color block dress($69.90) available at Express. 3. Colorblock dress($22.80) available at Forever21.
4.Pleated dress($138) 5. Rachel Zoe pine jacket($495) 6. Leather moto jacket($298) all available at Nordstrom.
Leather leg: leather or pleather will work for this edgy look.
7. Theory pants($835) available at Saks. 8.Moto pants faux leather($88) available at Nastygal. 9. Catherine Malandrino brown pant($895) available at Saks. 10. Ankle zip faux leather pant($24.80) available at Forever21.
Berry bags: Any bag in a wine colored hue will do.
11. Gucci bag($2,800) 12. Alexander McQueen long box clutch($2,295) 13. Bottega Veneta shoulder bag($2,250) 14. Marc by Marc Jacobs cross body bag($458) all available at Saks.
15. Satchel($65) available at Nastygal. 16. Faux croc bowler($26.80) available at Forever21. 17. Small studded cross body bag($19.99) available at Target.
Printed denim: geo prints to animal prints and everything in between. Skinny cut is flattering on most body types.
18. Alice & Olivia printed jeans($198) available at Saks. 19.Leopard jeans($29.80) available at Forever21. 20. Snakeprint jeans($22.99) available at Target.
21.Teal leopard jeans($52) 22. Paige Denim Green printed jeans($189) both available at Nordstrom.
Navy: Think of it as the new neutral. Quite slimming as well.
23. Tory Burch Reva flats($235) 24. sequined crop jacket($330) both available at Saks.
25. Versace leather dress($2,975)available at Neiman Marcus 26. High neck dress($24.90) available at Forever21.
27.Kimono jacket with sequin trim($32.36) 28. Dress with lace detail($59.61) both available at Asos.
Here it is, part 2 of my all things wedding picture extravaganza!!!!! Enjoy!
Coach has returned to its roots with their highly anticipated fall 2012 Legacy Collection . Complete with tassels and turn locks the timeless collection is retro inspired from the coach archives, revamped with modern touches. The (Nearly logo free) collection includes everything from shoes to trenches to wallets and handbags. The handbags vary from slouchy to structured and come in every color and silhouette imaginable. Last year Coach reissued some classic bags and they were a huge success! If that’s any hint, this collection should be flying off the shelves in no time! I think going back to the type of bags that originally landed them with a huge fan base is the best thing Coach could have ever done, they really went a little “C” crazy for a while there didn’t they? The collection is currently available online and has begun trickling into stores. The complete collection will be available in stores August 1st. Prices range from $50-$1,000 with handbags starting at $178. Shop online now at Coach.
Love this color block clutch!
This saddle bag is My Favorite!
Happy Earth Day everybody:) I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful Sunday. I also hope you take the time today to think of some “little” changes you can make that will have a Big impact on the environment. Going green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.
Here are a few EASY changes that you can start with today that will make a difference immediately .
There are so many things we can all do, The list is never-ending. I like to add something new, get comfortable with it then add something else, making new habits. Here are some more ways to go green……….reusable water bottle’s , biodegradable doggie bags, Solar panels on the house…your State may subsidize energy saving and alternative power , replacing bulbs with more efficient ones, composting, running your dishwasher only when full, When doing laundry pay attention to wash setting..if you have a small load change the setting accordingly and washing with cold water as well, program those thermostats..changing it by a degree or two can save $ and energy, free cycle, support local farming by shopping at farmer’s markets, paperless bill paying online and many many more.
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