My Style Diary: New Years Eve

What I'm Wearing

Cut Out Dress: Windsor

I knew I had to have this dress the moment I saw it! I love dresses that have unique detailing. This dress is special enough for the holiday, but different enough from the typical 'new years' look. The front is a classic black dress with a little bit of edge, the back is glamorous and exciting! I've opted for minimal styling since the dress is such a statement. It's best to forget the accessories && just let the dress shine!

Thank you all for an amazing year together- you make every day special for me, && I can't wait to see you in 2012!

P.S.- My New Years Resolution? 

Same as it is every year!  To take over the world... one sequin at a time :)

Easy && Perfect Ballerina Bun

What I'm Wearing:

1. Black Dress: French Connection

2. Gloves: Von Maur

3. Prada Baroque Sunglasses

4. Crystal Earrings: Nordstroms

I've been loving ballerina buns recently. They look extremely refined and polished, yet it's done best on messy hair. It's elegant, graceful- and the best part is it only takes a couple of minutes. It's the perfect fake out look for those lazy mornings when you still want to be styled!

Watch the tutorial for this look:

My Style Diary: Christmas 2011

What I'm Wearing

1. Tank Dress: American Vintage, Size: S, Hautelook

2. Sequin Cape: Free People

3. Sunburst Earrings: Nordstrom

4. Prada Baroque Sunglasses

Makeup:

1. L'Oreal Visible Lift: Nude Beige

2. Rock&Republic 'Shameless'

3. L'Oreal liquid eyeliner- winged, black

4. Lancome L'Oscillation Mascara

I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas! I thought I'd show you a couple shots of what I wore this year :) I absolutely adore this sequin capelet- it adds a vintage, glamorous feel to this otherwise basic tank dress. [it's so pretty, it should be on a Christmas card!] The ribbon around the waist is the perfect finishing touch! 

I've been obsessed with ballerina buns recently- they look extremely polished && feminine, yet are incredibly simple to do. The perfect hairstyle for lazy girls like me! [I'll be uploading a video tutorial for this look very soon]

Hope you're having a fabulous holiday :)

My Style Diary 12/15/12 && My store launch on Haulerdeals.com!

What I'm Wearing

1. Champagne Ruffle Top: Size S, Bohemia

2. Leather Strap Leggings: Hackley & Jamison, Hautelook

3. Savoy Bracelet: Jewelmint

4. Midnight Soiree Ring: Jewelmint

5. Glitter Clutch: Juicy Couture

6. Ankle Boots: Hendrick Brun, Size: 9

Exciting blog news! As always, I have the items listed/linked below my pictures- but now you can also scroll over the items and directly click anything that will be available in my online store! [Oh, you fancy, huh?!]

November Favorites

Products Mentioned
1. Prada Baroque Sunglasses
2. Armwarmers: Burberry
3. Glitter Clutch: Juicy Couture
4. OPI "Designer ...de better!"
5. Essie Luxe Effects "Set in Stones"
6. Revlon Lip Butters: Creamsicle, Creme Brulee
7. Sigmax Tapered F86 Kabuki


I found so many new favorites this month! Normally I just switch up my routine with products I already have, so I was extremely excited to find brand new items that I love!


I've talked about my new sunglasses in multiple posts, but I seriously can't express enough HOW much I love these. [If you love it so much, why don't you marry it?] [..because there's no "married to Prada" option on facebook]


I can't get over these Burberry armwarmers. The tweed adds so much texture and detail when paired with a solid colored cape or sweater. I love putting them over the sleeve of a long sweater, and pulling the sleeve up to create a bubble hem around the elbow. It adds such style to basic pieces! You can find armwarmers pretty much anywhere- just look for a pair that you like!


This clutch has been featured in most of my outfit posts this month. They also carry it in black and silver, but surprisingly I like the gold the most! It's a very well designed clutch- instead of just having one open compartment, it's divided like an incredible wallet. Perfect and practical!


All I can say about these polishes: BUY THEM. LAYER THEM. LOVE THEM.


I discuss the Revlon Lip Butters more in my November beauty haul, but basically the pigmentation varies between the shades. I find the darker colors [such as Red Velvet] work better as a lip stain, where the light shades can be freely applied as a true 'lip butter'. I love the color and feel of these lighter shades!


The Sigmax tapered kabuki has replaced my favorite flat top kabuki- I love that it combines the shape of a typical foundation brush with the density of their sigmax line. It gives you precise application with perfect blending!


What products have you been loving this month? If you've tried any of my recommendations or found any of your own, let me know!

Champagne && Diamonds

What I'm Wearing

1. OPI "Designer.. de better!"

2. Essie Luxe Effects "Set in Stones" [bottle shown in picture]

OPI's "Designer ...de better!" is my number one polish recommendation for the holiday season. I raved about it in my november beauty haul [click to watch if you haven't already seen my review]. It's a beautiful champagne metallic polish with extremely finely milled rainbow glitter. If you're not a fan of glitter in polishes, do NOT let that discourage you from trying this color- you won't even notice it, you'll only notice the sparkle! The polish transitions from champagne to ivory depending on the light, but is beautiful regardless of your setting. Definitely my new favorite new polish! Metallic polishes work wonders with their light tricks- they make your nails look long and strong with the sheen they emit. You will be surprised with how nice your nails look in a mirror! 

I'm normally not a fan of glitter topcoats- I find they look messy, tacky, and they're the devil to remove. But this top coat provides a truly unbeatable diamond shine. The glitter is not dulled by the clear polish, and the reflection is a seriously beautiful chrome. The combination with this metallic polish makes your nails look like you have diamond snow flakes on your fingers- perfect for this holiday season!

What's your favorite holiday polish? Would you wear this look? 

My Style Diary 12/2/11

What I'm Wearing:

1. Turtleneck: Nordstrom's, Size: XS

2. Dress: Vertigo, Size: L c/o Gina

3. Garter Tights: Nordstrom's, c/o Gina

4. Bow Clutch: Kate Spade

5. Sunglasses: Prada Baroque

6. Heels: Michael Kors

7. Belt: c/o Windsor

Makeup:

1. Foundation: L'Oreal Visible Lift 'Nude Beige'

2. Blush: Rock&Republic 'Shameless'

3. Lips: NARS 'Chihuahua'

Nails:

1. Unknown Black polish

2. Essie Luxe Effects 'Set in Stones'

I love finding new ways to wear old pieces. My sister gave me this dress from her closet a few years prior [it's been around for a LONG time!]. Turtlenecks are a great way to transition a favorite dress into the colder season- get away with shorter sleeves by pairing it with this comfortable layer! Fun accessories can revamp older pieces by giving them a different feel. This look has a mod-glam vibe when paired with the oversized sunglasses and tights. The tights may be viewed as 'risque' to some, but they appear glamorous as opposed to trashy when paired with modest layers. Highlight one specific piece while covering others to achieve balance in your look.

This particular style diary contains so many of my favorite things- tights. sunglasses. my bed. Even a cover by one of my favorite bands. I absolutely loved shooting && editing this look!