Wise Words Wednesdays. You can always mix up accessories to reflect the latest trends, but take a cue from Armani, and buy classic pieces that last.
7 Things I Want Right Now.
The Great Gatsby book clutch by Kate Spade —The perfect cocktail conversation piece. It’s a little demure and a little goofy, perfect for those of us with a light-hearted approach to fashion.
“N” earring — Though it’s a single earring, I’m dying to pin this on a blazer lapel or turtle neck like its 1961.
Wool fedora — The Northeast has cold winters, and one thing my mom and grandma always said was, “keep your head warm and you won’t get sick,” and I stick by the advice as a great excuse to buy a timeless winter hat.
Leopard print pencil skirt — Though you could style this skirt a million ways, I stray from the Dirty Dancing approach, and would pair this with a black turtle neck and blazer or a cable knit sweater and knee-high boots.
Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil —I have been reading endless reviews about how UTTERLY AMAZING this hair product is. One lovely lady I know, Lindsay of Belle Belle Beauty Blog, shares the same hair texture that I have— fine, prone to oiliness, and she swears by it.
Fringe suede hobo bag — The 70s are revived in this slouchy, burnt-toast suede bag by Cynthia Vincent. I would wear this with super basics to let the bag say it all. All you need are jeans, a tee, loafers, and sunglasses.
Vert drop earrings — This photo of Angelina Jolie has inspired me to find some similar earrings. The way they fall against her brunette hair and fair skin is so glamorous, right?
If Money Was No Object
Today marks one month to Fashion Week, one month until I move back to my beloved NYC, and one month closer to the cooler weather. Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love it for its breezy, chilled mornings/ evenings, and sunny daytime hours. I love it for the sense of starting anew— back to school, back to work, back to a routine. And, I love it for the fashion— layers, cozy fabrics, boots, and makeup that won’t sweat off!
See what I love about these pieces and how I would incorporate them into my wardrobe, if money was no object.
If Money Was No Object
I’ve had my eye on these 5 little luxuries for a few weeks now, and I’ve been deciding which one to save up for and buy first.
My Favorite Mascaras.
To love a mascara, it has to have 3 important properties— it must be super black in color, no-flake or residue around the eye area, and it must be user-friendly— no gimmicks.
Here are a few favorites that range from designer to drugstore that really do the job:
Trish McEvoy High Volume —this hi-tech formula creates a tube around each lash so it literally won’t budge.
Dior Diorshow —even with the steep price tag, I find myself splurging for this now and again for the volume and curl it imposes.
Benefit BAD gal —gives me fluttery lashes & the bigger the brush, the better.
L’Oreal Collagen —stays on all day (even in a heat wave) and the wiry brush coats even the hard to reach lashes.
Maybelline Waterproof Volum’ Express —a truly waterproof formula, for less than $7, with a foolproof brush.
Covergirl Natureluxe —the inky, mousse-like texture gives my lashes a glossy finish and the plastic bristles work like a built-in separator.
