Month: October 2014

Leather, Mesh and Tassels.

Sorry I have been so MIA this week, I am in my last quarter of grad school and life is so busy.  As I transition into fall, I wear a ton on of black and today I added a pop of gold hardware and tan slippers.  This leather and mesh top by Sandro Paris I found on Haute Look for a fraction of the original price after my BFF gave me a heads up (love when that happens).  My tan and gold tassel loafers by Bass are like walking on a cloud   I am wearing J Brand skinnies that are super comfy and are a go to in my closet. And finally, my Janessa Leone hat which was a great buy this summer and has transitioned into fall seamlessly.  I am so excited to share my outfits going into fall and the into the holidays.

Happy Styling 🙂

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Outfit Details ::

Top :: Sandro Paris

Bottoms :: J Brand (similar)

Slippers :: Bass (old)

Hat :: Janessa Leone

Bag :: YSL

Sweater Weather.

I woke up to the sound of rain this morning and when I opened my closet, I knew it was sweater weather.  Sipping my coffee at this house up in the clouds wrapped up in a cozy sweater is one of my favorite parts the season.  I have an amazing collection of Native American inspired hand knit Ralph Lauren (similar) sweaters from the 90’s courtesy of my amazing Mom and I am so excited to share them with you.  I paired it with a soft, flowy Bordeaux (similar) black tee, my Allsaints (similar) resin-coated drop crotch denim, an Allsaints (similar) agate necklace and my favorite army green Sixty Seven booties. This was a perfect combination of cozy and stylish as I was headed to school early this morning.

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Outfit Details:

Sweater :: Vintage Ralph Lauren (similar here)

Tee :: Bordeaux (similar here)

Necklace :: Allsaints (similar here)

Denim :: Allsaints (similar here)

Booties :: Sixty Seven (old)

Crochet and Clogs

It is finally cooling down at sunset, so tonight I layered this hand crocheted Allsaints sweater with a silk Allsaints dress.  I am all about clogs in the fall and this Jeffrey Campbell pair are a versatile color and the heel height keeps them from being dowdy. This outfit is the perfect day to night transition when the weather is changing. Pieces like these will stay in style for years.  Oakland sunsets in the fall are breath taking and I wanted to share this one with you.  I also would like to give a huge shoutout to Ash at Taylor Monroe San Francisco for my pastel mint and purple dipped hair.  She is my go to girl for hair for the last 5 years!

I am starting my last quarter to earn my graduate degree from FIDM SF tomorrow, wish me luck 🙂

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Outfit Details:

Dress : Allsaints (similar)

Sweater : Allsaints (similar by Free People)

Clogs : Jeffrey Campbell

Ring : Anthropologie (similar)

Bag : Celine

My beauty must haves.

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When it comes to beauty products I am very loyal.  With my busy life, I also like to keep it simple and natural.

Here are a few my tried and true beauty regime that I use every day.

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This heavy moisturizing creme was developed by  Dr. Max Huber to treat his skin after he was burned in a lab accident.  It is a bit pricey, but a little bit goes a long way, and I have noticed a difference in my skin.  One tub of it usually lasts me six months to a year.

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This brow kit  by benefit changed my life!  I think that brows are one of the most important parts of a beauty routine because they frame the eyes.  My brows have a great arch, but are not as thick as I’d like, and this little kit does the trick.  It comes with 2 colors of brow shadow, brow wax, highlighter, translucent shadow and mini tweezers for those stray hairs that you didn’t see when you left the house.  One set usually lasts about a year which is great.

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The Nars eyeshdow duo called Isolde makes my blue green eyes POP!  I use the lighter color on my lid and the darker one as a wet liner.  It works with every eye color, and is subtle yet beautiful to wear on a daily basis.

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I have been using bare minerals original formula for 8 years and will never go back to any other powder/foundation.  It really buffs away any blemishes, and has a sunscreen which is great for my fair skin.

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RMS beauty’s Living Luminzer is a way to illuminate your skin without being shiny or glittery.  I put it on my cheekbones, in the corners of my eyes and on my eyelids to get a beautiful, natural glow.

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I am a lip balm addict an I use Burt’s Bees at least 4 times a day.  The hydrating formula with coconut and pear is yummy and keep my lips soft and smooth.

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Being a blonde, my hair can get really dry and brittle at the ends.  I use Kerastase Crystalliste to combat the dryness.  This product is wonderful to use once a week to get a surge of moisture in your hair.  It is expensive, but one tub also lasts me about a year, so I feel like it is an investment.  I leave it on for 2 hours and then wash it out and I definitely feel a difference in my hair.

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And finally, my signature scent!  I actually found this at a little sundry shop in Missoula, Montana and love it so much that when I ran out, I ordered a bigger bottle.  It is by Maison de la Vanille which is based in Provence, France.  They have  plethora of Vanilla scents from around the world but mine is Vanille Givree des Antilles.  It is a sweet and spicy vanilla scent that is not too overpowering.  It is my last step before I walk out the door.