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Showing posts with label NARS Cosmetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NARS Cosmetics. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Winter White

I think this post speaks for itself, don't you? 

In any case, I'll give my two cents on why I love winter whites.  Yes, I am aware of the "rule" that white is only acceptable between Memorial and Labor Day, but doesn't that seem, um... a bit antiquated these days?  Especially when white, especially all white, looks so good during the cooler months!  Ever since J.Lo. (a.k.a. Jennifer Lopez) wore the white wool Dolce & Gabbana coat in the movie "Maid in Manhattan" I just swooned and have been enamored with white coats ever since, not to mention white outfits!  Just this morning a saw a girl in a white puffy coat and white pants and was again awed by how much I love this look!  It's amazing really, how you can dress up a look with pairing items within a single color family. 

Check out my take on keeping warm while looking cool in the Polyvore collage below!  I think every woman should own at least a pair of white pants of some sort.  Whether they be capris or linen pants for the summer or a beautifully tailored trouser that you can rock in the cooler months, this look is always an eye-catcher. I'm a huge fan of the white wide leg pant.  I'm not sure why but it just adds luxury to an outfit without having to try so hard.  Even adding in beige shoes and a beige bag along with gold (or even silver) jewelry just heightens the ensemble and highlights the all-white look without looking too white, due to those accessories.

*Sigh*  That's Amore!  





Winter Whites



Weekend Max Mara white coat
$500 - johnlewis.com


Etro slim fit pants
stylebop.com


High heels
boohoo.com


Quilted handbag
$235 - debenhams.com



Michael kor
pinterest.com

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fall 2012 Beauty Picks

With the cooler mornings and lower humidity kicking in this week I found myself thinking how fall is right around the corner.  I can't even believe that some kids are back in school already!

 That got me thinking about my makeup for the fall.  While I still like to keep it basic and neutral for work, I do like to change up my every day nail colors and eye colors and add in a bit more glow to my face that won't come with all the sun exposure in the summer.  As you can see below, I've included a nude lip, brown and gold eye colors, which also make a great non-traditional smoky eye and black mascara.  I've also included basic powder based foundation, an all over face glow color by Bare Escentuals and a blush by Nars in a universally flattering color called, (gasp!) orgasm. 

Also, adding in a heavier fragrance like a perfume, as opposed to a body spray, with a bit spicier scent is another way I like to change things up in the colder months.  My old favorite fragrance used to be Burburry Tender Touch, which had a hint of jasmine and white flower but smelled a bit more musky. Unfortunately they discontinued it. I guess me and my three friends loving it wasn't enough for it to stay around!  Since then I've explored other avenues but haven't settled on a favorite, although I really like the smell of Chanel Chance from the sample I have and I also switch between the Michael by Michael Kors perfume and Chanel No. 5, which was a Christmas present a couple of years ago, but the bottle is so big I haven't nearly finished it yet!

Some of my favorite products are also included below.  I love Bare Escentuals makeup, Nars bronzer and blush, Lancome Definicils mascara and Laura Mercier lip gloss.  Other brands I really love include Makeup Forever, MAC and Bobby Brown. 

Do you transition into a fall beauty regimen?  Are there colors you like best in different seasons? 



Fall 2012 Beauty Picks


Laura Mercier lip gloss
neimanmarcus.com



Smashbox eyeshadow
nordstrom.com



Ellis Faas matte eyeshadow
$36 - liberty.co.uk


NARS Cosmetics blush
barneys.com


Bare Escentuals makeup
bareescentuals.com


Elizabeth Arden lip stick
elizabetharden.com


Revlon eyeliner
$12 - placedestendances.com


Stila eyeliner
stilacosmetics.com


NARS Cosmetics lip pencil
$27 - liberty.co.uk


Wet n wild eyeliner
$4.63 - nelly.com


Chanel perfume
$78 - debenhams.com


Essie nail polish
nordstrom.com