Archive for April, 2012

[Makeup Trend Focus] – Mint Green Bottom Eyeliner

Posted in BLUSH, EYE MAKEUP, EYELINER, FACE, LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, LOOK AT MELI'S MAKEUP, MAC MAKE-UP, MAKE-UP, MAKEUP TREND FOCUS, PRODUCTS I LOVE, SMOKEY EYE with tags , on April 30, 2012 by stylebymeli

Although I pretty much live in black eye liner, I also really love to experiment with colored eye liners, specifically on the bottom.  In this look, I was using a mint green pencil eye liner on the bottom.     

How to wear this trend:

-  First, I rimmed the bottom with MAC’s “Minted” kohl pencil and then intensified it a little more but adding MAC “Graphblack” technakohl pencil.  With a smokey look, I still want there to be black liner, but in this case wanted to throw in an accent color.

[Beauty Confession] - I almost always pair green eye makeup with pink lips, but wanted to be more experimental, so I choose a light bright peach color.  I definitely like the outcome because the lips are fairly neutral to contrast the darker eye makeup, but it still pops.

-  In terms of the cheek color, I also chose to stick with the peachy/coral family.  I used MAC’s “My Highland Honey” which I have to say is my all time favorite MAC blush that came out from a previous holiday collection (hence discontinued).  I use this blush quite frequently because it brightens up my face and warms up my skin beautifully!

A closer look at the actual eye makeup. It's a smokey look with a shimmery deep green to compliment the mint green liner.

[Does anyone experiment with colored eye liners, if so, what are your favorites?]

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[Outfit Post] with Teal Cocktail Dress and Gold Accessories…An Evening Out Look

Posted in DRESSES, EVENTS, FASHION, JEWELRY, OUTFIT POST, SHOES with tags , , , on April 27, 2012 by stylebymeli

I wore this outfit last night for a special event that required semi-formal attire. I will be posting the makeup behind this look in my next blog. Enjoy!  

About This Outfit:

[The Outfit]:  I am wearing a teal dress from Macy’s.  I honestly don’t know the brand but I did pick this up from the junior’s section.  I purchased this a couple years ago and have only worn it one other time.  I love the deep teal color!

I’m wearing gold accessories from varying places.  The necklace is from NY&Co (who would have thought?).  I never shop there but randomly had been shopping there for a friend and came across this chain necklace.  I’m also wearing a cocktail ring from Macy’s and bracelets from Forever 21.

The black peep toe heels are Gucci.  I have definitely worn these in previous outfit posts.  They are so versatile that they definitely get a lot of fashion mileage!

[Where to wear this outfit]:  This is definitely an evening look and something I would wear for special events only.  I suppose you can go to a fancy lounge or restaurant in this look as well.

[Stylish Notes]:

-  I think the first time I wore this dress, I styled it with silver accessories.  I wanted to style it differently, so switching up the accessories will definitely change up the look.   I usually tend to wear a dress one time and never wear it again, but if I know I can find other ways to wear it differently the next time, I will hold onto it for another occasion.

Styling Tip:  With solid colored dresses, I think it’s great to really play up your accessories.  As you can see, I’m wearing a necklace, cocktail ring, AND two bracelets that I stacked together.  I believe accessories can truly make or break the final look, so definitely choose wisely and style accordingly!

-  I think jewel tones are always a nice alternative to black and never go out of fashion.  I myself tend to wear a ton of black but wearing color is so much more refreshing!

[Thanks for viewing!  Thoughts?]

[Style Vault] – Cream Lace Tiered Shorts

Posted in FASHION, MELI'S FAB FINDS, MELI'S STYLE VAULT, SHOPPING on April 26, 2012 by stylebymeli

This image was from the Bloomingdales website. I love the black shoes that are styled with these shorts. Totally something I would have styled myself!

Today I purchased these beautiful lace shorts from Bloomingdales (their private sale just began).  They are by Aqua and when I saw them, I instantly fell in love!  I like that they are comfortable and the style is unique.  They’re also very feminine and go with many of things.  

I plan on wearing the shorts paired with bright colored tops, although pairing them with black will also be as stylishly effective. 

 

[Is anyone else wearing lace shorts this season?]

2012 Bridal Fashion Trends and Special Interview with Sareh Nouri

Posted in BRIDAL FASHION, DRESSES, FASHION, WEDDING DRESSES with tags , , , on April 23, 2012 by stylebymeli

Besides sharing makeup and fashion trends, I have many brides that approach me regarding the current trends in bridal fashion.  I wanted to capture this information by interviewing Sareh Nouri, a wedding gown designer based out of New Jersey.  Her work is exquisitely breathtaking and it is such an honor for me to share my interview with her with all my readers!

1) As a designer, where do you get your inspiration from?

I get my inspiration from flowers, vintage, and architectural patterns.

2) How would you describe your style aesthetic?

Romantic, Feminine, and timeless!

3) What are some current trends in bridal fashion?

Illusion necklines, sleeves, and lots of lace!

4) What do you love most about being in the bridal industry?

I love designing wedding gowns and being a part of the joyous occasion!
It is a happy time for everyone and the best part is the dress!

5) What is your favorite design from your current collection?

That is a hard question! But if I had to chose I would pick White
Swan, Queen Victoria, and Priscilla!

[Photographer credit - Moshe Zusman Photography]

Be sure to read more about Sareh Nouri and visit her official website:

http://www.SarehNouri.com

[What are your favorite designs?]

[Makeup Trend Focus] – Spring Floral Inspired Look

Posted in BLUSH, EYE MAKEUP, FACE, LIPGLOSSES, LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, LOOK AT MELI'S MAKEUP, MAC MAKE-UP, MAKE-UP, MAKEUP TREND FOCUS, MELI'S FAB FINDS, PRODUCTS I LOVE on April 21, 2012 by stylebymeli

I wanted to create a soft, pretty look for the spring that incorporated flushes of floral inspired colors such as delicate rosy pinks and purple accents on the eyes.     

How to wear this trend:

-  Although I don’t tend to wear a lot of color on my eyes, I do like wearing purple blended with lighter tones.  I also find purple universally looks great on everyone.  I am wearing MAC’s “Deep Damson” eye shadow in the outer crease, which is strictly sold at MAC Pro locations (or on their MAC Pro website).  It’s a deep eggplant purple with a matte finish.  I love this eye shadow!  It’s very comparable to MAC’s “Sketch,” but “Sketch” has a slight shimmer.

-  For the cheeks, I wanted a bright rosy pink to give a flush of color to my face.  I typically favor coral based blushes on an everyday basis, but sometimes I really like wear a rosy bright pink to add extra vibrancy, especially in the spring.

[Beauty Confession] - FYI, I love blush. I always tell people if I were on a desert island and could only choose ONE makeup product, it would be blush!!!  NO DOUBT!  Blush not only gives life to the face, but it just makes everyone look happier, youthful, and more physically attractive! (Seriously, what’s not to like about blush?)

-  I’m really happy with the lip color because it’s really soft, but still manages to complete the look very effortlessly.  I’m a HUGE fan of MAC’s sheen supreme lipsticks (which I will definitely talk more about in an upcoming post).  I’m specifically wearing, MAC’s sheen supreme lipstick in “Supreme Style”.  It’s naturally very glossy to begin with, but I layered a little bit of MAC’s “Right Image” cremesheen lip gloss over it with “In Anticipation” prolongwear lip liner.

For the eyes, I started with a light shimmery lid color all over and softly blended a matte eggplant purple on the outer corners. For the cheeks, I wanted a rosy pink with a light shimmery pinkish nude on the lips.

[How do you like to wear your spring makeup?]

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