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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

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Wedding Style 2012


With wedding season in DC well into the swing of things I can't believe I haven't discussed bridal style!  I just love, love, loooooove wedding dresses!   I loved my own so much that I wanted to wear it to the grocery store or just anywhere to get a chance to wear it again!  It is such a shame we spend so much money on probably the most beautiful and extravagant dress we'll ever get to wear on the most important day of our lives and then, that's it! .... Finito! Sayonara! Adios! Fin! The End. Goodbye!

Well, I still get to live vicariously through the friends who are getting married.  ...And secretly plan my vow renewal... But that's not for years and years and years! *Sigh*

As much as you loved your dress, don't you wish you could wear another similarly extravagant dress again?  I guess Hollywood stars get to wear those kinds of dresses all the time so perhaps a wedding dress (and sometimes a marriage!  Ha!) isn't that big of a deal.

All kidding aside. I really found some gorgeous looks on Polyvore and I just had to share.  I hope you enjoy these! There is definitely a gown out there for anyone.  The problem is finding your one and only out of the bunch!   If you like what you see, click on the collage and get redirected to my Polyvore page where you can find the items in each.  Happy viewing.