Warmth

  Top: ZARA; Jeans: Loft (similar); Booties: Sam Edelman (similar); Handbag: Frye;

Shades: Prada; All Jewelry: Stella & Dot; Lip Color: NARS Heat Wave

I would have to say that this is the warmest top/sweater/sweatshirt I own. It's incredibly thick, with a heavy cotton lining, and the faux fur is super thick as well. My only wish is that it had longer sleeves! My wrists were freezing! 

This was my running errands look. You know, when you're in and out of the car on a freezing cold Saturday, and you don't really want to have to carry a coat! The first time I wore this top, photos were never taken, I paired it with skinny jeans and tall boots. This time around, I wanted something a little more laid back. Nothing is more laid back than boyfriend jeans. But, I amped up the style with leopard print booties and loads of gold jewels! And, I'm currently having a love affair with my NARS Heat Wave lip color. This is definitely not just a summer burst of color!  

 

 

Let's talk about this arm party for a minute! I'm obsessed with the new pieces from the Stella & Dot Spring Collection! I mean, the Bridge Bracelet is stunning! And guess what? You can remove the chain and wear the ring and cuff as separate pieces! Amazing, no?! And the Tera Leather Bracelet is everything! Shop here for both!!

  

Look who got the Frye Fringe Hobo handbag for Christmas!!! This little number was sold out after the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I was just sure I had missed my chance of getting my hands on one! My mom, the rock star, came through! It's so chic!

I am starting off the week with a bang! It's a big one over here! If you have the day off, take full advantage! Do something that makes you happy and full! 

XOXO

Friday Beauty - Fall Makeup Transition

 Transition. It's a word we use in fashion when moving from summer to fall. When talking about transition, we generally talk about how to transition our wardrobe from one season to the other and how to utilize the contents in your closet to work both seasons to your advantage. Today, instead of talking about how to transition your wardrobe, I thought we would focus on how to transition your makeup.

For summer, I add brighter colors to my lips and nails. And, I go one step further and brighten up my eyes as well. I tend to go with pale purples, creams, and taupes so that my overall look is lighter. But when fall rolls around, it's out with the pinks and in with the reds and bourdeauxs.

So what should one do when it's mid August and your starting to mix olives and navys into your daily look? It's time to start wearing richer tones. You don't have to throw out the pinks or reds. Actually, one should NEVER throw out red. Instead, reach for a pink in a more raspberry tone and reds that move toward maroons. 

 Below are my picks from my own makeup bag! Take a peek.

Laura Geller Beauty Color Drenched Lip Gloss in Raspberry Roast/MAC Ruby Woo/

NARS Shanghai Express/MAC Kissable Lipcolor in Flaunting

ail color is another great way to transition your makeup. My favorite fall color, although I do wear it all year round, is OPI's "You Don't Know Jaques". But I also love dark reds and black!

 Essie "Flowerista"/OPI "You Don't Know Jaques"/Chanel "Black Satin"/OPI "Mat-adore Red"/

Essie "Shearling Darling"

 Lastly, it's all about the eyes! I love dark browns and olive tones. Mixed with black liner and several coats of mascara, all eyes will be on you! 

 Laura Geller Beauty Creme Glaze Trio in Golden Set/Chanel Les 4 Ombres Tentation Cuivree/

MAC 6 Devil May Dare Warm Eye Shadows

What is your favorite way to transition your beauty from summer to fall? Do you go with richer colors in deep shades or do you continue to use brights all year long? Let's discuss!

Happy Friday, Beauties!

KCFW Kick Off - First Night Look

Jumpsuit: Clover Canyon via Shopbop; Jacket: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar here);

 Heels: Jimmy Choo (similar here); Handbag: Balenciaga via eBay (similar here); Necklace: 

Target (fun option); Bracelets: J.Crew 1/2 (option); Rings: Etiquette Boutique (similar here)/Gorjana; 

Lip Color: NARS Heat Wave

Last Thursday night kicked off Kansas City Fashion Week and I immediately knew what I was going to wear. This jumpsuit! I snagged this beauty of a statement piece during the huge Shopbop sale. You know how I love a great jumpsuit, but what I love most about this one, is that it's almost kimono in design. This was definitely worth the investment as I'm pretty sure I will have this piece for years! 

It was a really chilly evening and I wasn't quite sure what jacket to pair with it. Instinctively, I grabbed my moto jacket and I love how it took it in a more edgy direction. The Baleciaga moto bag didn't hurt either! During my Friday Beauty post later this week, I will talk more about the coral-orange lip. But for now I will just say, I am not looking back now that I've worn it!

 

Jumpsuit: Clover Canyon via Shopbop; Jacket: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar here);

 Heels: Jimmy Choo (similar here); Handbag: Balenciaga via eBay (similar here); Necklace: 

Target (fun option); Bracelets: J.Crew 1/2 (option); Rings: Etiquette Boutique (similar here)/Gorjana; 

Lip Color: NARS Heat Wave

 

This jumpsuit has me so excited to wear all spring and summer long! And, I totally went against my firm "no white before Labor Day" stance! I am going to claim that since it contained colorful florals and stripes that were accompanied by black, that white wasn't even a factor! 

Happy Monday!! 


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