a peek into my makeup bag

For my face: Neutrogena Healthy Defense daily moisturizer, NARS loose powder, Laura Mercier clear foundation primer, NARS blush orgasm 
From Tarte: Sugar exfoliating lip balm, 4-day Lash Stain
For my eyes: Anastasia clear brow gel, drugstore Felt Tip Eye Market, Lancome gold eyeshadow
From Benefit: High Beam highlighter, Some Kind of Gorgeous foundation, "That Gal" brightening primer, Benetint blush/lip stain

Although my makeup case contains MUCH more makeup that I use daily or on special occasions, these products are my favorite! I love the brands Tarte and Benefit especially, since they have sups cute packaging and awesome products. 

GLITTER

This look is much more dramatic in real life...the pictures don't do it justice, but alas, I don't have the time, patience,or expensive camera to do it better. I went to Victoria's Secret with my friend Autumn, and while she bought an expensive (but pretty) bra, I left with a mini bottle of sparkly potion, also known as silver glitter liquid eyeliner...only at Victoria's Secret could you find both :)

Starting from the bottom:

1-apply white eyeshadow over the entire eyelid.

2-draw a layer of thick black eyeliner, which will be the base for the sparkles.

3-color over the eyeliner with liquid eyeliner sparkles, making several layers so as to saturate fully with the glitter

4-Mascara!

This can be played up or down, and can surprisingly be worn in everyday situations if you use a light hand...your eyes will catch the sunlight and sparkle.

SUMMERTIME/and the livin's easy...

I've decided that I miss summer terribly. Every winter (if you can call 65 degrees with the rare occurrence of rain winter), I bust out my numerous jackets, scarves, tights, and boots with the same dependable glee. As soon as Christmas passes, I'm done. With winter that is.  Contributing to my summer nostalgia is the fact that two out of the three past January weekends have been sunny and 80 degrees (southern california really has a horrible case of weather ADD). Also, finals week is upon me, so instead of heading to the Laguna Beach Ritz-Carlton to solicit use of their pool, I trudge inside and spend the day pouring over calculus notes :( ... Whatever the cause, I have a persistant case of summer nostalgia, that can only be slightly remedied by the excitement of wearing these items...

(By the way, I know the wayfarers are now incredibly passé, but I think the white frames would make a nice statement against a perfectly tanned face.)

Alas, now I have to crawl under my covers wearing a sweater and socks, and étudie beaucoup for my French final tomorrow...au revoir!

A Short Wish List

Juicy Couture Ruffled Cardigan 

                           Young Fabulous and Broke black dress
                         Stella McCartney Sail Print dress
Kooba 'Ryder' Zip Detailed tote
                            Missoni Belted dress                                                   

Marc Jacobs sandals
3.1 Phillip Lim Cocktail Coat Chloe skirt
Chloe bag

I made Chrissie model...

Express skirt, J Crew shirt, scarf from a boutique, H&M shoes, vintage clip on earrings:

Vintage Nicole Miller Dress, UO boots, costume clip on earrings:



Thrifted beaded shirt, Diesel jeans, silver bracelets from Argentina, gold bracelet from Anthropologie:



Target dress, OLD waffle bottom shoes from middle school, coat from Neiman Marcus, MJ daisy perfume ring: 




Vintage clip on earrings, H&M zipper dress, Target shoes, Old Navy sweater:



Forever 21 socks, H&M skirt worn as a dress:

Resplendent Red

Red is not just for fire trucks and Christmas sweaters any more! It's an iconic staple, of course, but lately I've been seeing more and more of the Red Lip, along with twists on the classic such as lighter berry stains, and vampiric glosses. While red eye-lids might make one look like they've been hanging with the devil, bright red nails add the necessary color to predominantly neutral winter outfits. For the above collages I pulled photos from the blog TheCherryBlossomGirl, who has an entire photo album devoted to this resplendent color! Anthropologie's website also contained a special "red" section. GAP was inspi(red) to make it the representative shade for their fight against aids campaign. Even the British Scot Guards rep the color for their fearsome (if stationary) stance! I know Christmas has passed, but don't give up on the vibrant color just yet, I guarantee that it will carry you through until boring spring pastels wash it away.