I’ve always been a fan of Kate Spade for her modern twist on the classics and am especially impressed with her cosmetic bags. It’s nice to have something that not only serves for function, but also that has an incredible amount of style. I love all the prints that range from classic colorful polka dots to abstract artistic prints to flashy animal print. There is truly something for everyone!
[Do you have a favorite?]
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge
I just discovered a few days ago that MAKE UP FOR EVER recently launched, Aqua Rouge, which is a collection of waterproof liquid lip colors in twelve shades. I’m beyond ecstatic for these because I find that 80-90% of the time, I wear waterproof double ended lip products (my collection consists of mainly MAC and Lorac). The only problem is, Lorac recently discontinued all of them (a few months ago, I fell in love with a color they made called, “First Kiss” only to sadly discover a few months later they were discontinuing them so I had to stock up through their website as it was already pulled from Sephora) and MAC just recently discontinued a ton of their prolong wear double ended lip products. A week ago, I had to pick up “Lasting Lust” prolong wear as it is getting discontinued and I may never see it again. It’s the ONLY red I wear so the thought of never having it again is pretty devastating (to say the least)!
Okay, so being that many of these products are going extinct, it’s absolutely delightful to find that MAKE UP FOR EVER has created their own line of waterproof liquid lip colors. (And when I say waterproof, I mean that you will need an oil based makeup remover to get it off). I got a chance to stop by Sephora and already have a beauty wish list of the shades I want. Going based on a first glance and then swatching it on my hand, I’m most interested in #1, #5, #13, and #15.
I also just recently read that Madonna’s longtime makeup artist Gina Brooke collaborated with MAKE UP FOR EVER and helped create the shade, “Iconic Red” (#8) for Madonna that will also serve as one of her makeup staples for her MDNA Tour. (I’m going to see Madonna in October when she tours in Arizona…very excited! I’ll be sure to keep my eyes open for her “Iconic Red” lip color!)
[Has anyone gotten a chance to check these out yet?]
I recently ran out of all my body washes around the same time and I wanted to look for something new. I actually have been using bar soaps more often these days (specifically from The Body Shop, the coconut is my favorite), partially due to the body wash shortage and I just have been liking soaps much better lately. However, regardless, I like to switch it up so I’m not using the same thing every day, so variety is key. I just discovered Thymes Agave Nectar Body Wash and LOVE it!
A few months back, I wrote about another Agave Nectar product I discovered so it was nice to find another one to my liking. It has a light citrus scent and I especially love it being it’s an all-natural product and free from harsh chemicals (such as sodium laurel sulfate).
More specifically, they describe this scent (which is categorized in their citrus category):
“VIBRANT, SPARKLING AND JUICY, CITRUS NOTES ARE MADE BY EXTRACTING THE ESSENTIAL OILS OF SUN-RIPENED FRUITS, SUCH AS LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT, LIME, MANDARIN AND NEROLI.”
This is my new favorite body wash and I definitely want to try out other products by Thymes in the future.
[Do you have any favorite all natural shower products that you would like to share?]
It’s been a little while since I’ve shared an [Outfit Post] and I wanted to show an outfit I wore over the weekend.
About This Outfit:
[The Outfit]: I am wearing a floral dress by Custo Barcelona. I’m sure on most people it would be worn as a top, but on me it definitely passes for a dress and I wouldn’t want to wear it any other way as the length is just perfect!
The black bandeau top is by Free People. The neckline of the dress is scooped low, so I had to layer something under it for for extra coverage. (It looks like it’s all one piece but there is a bandeau underneath).
The belt is by Guess. I have a ton of black belts but this is one of my favorites! I love the gold hardware and the lace up detail down the center.
I’m wearing my black Gucci peep toe heels with this outfit although I highly considered wearing a nude shoe instead. (I think either would have worked, but still favored the black over the nude wedge).
[Where to wear this outfit]: This is a great day to night outfit in my opinion. I went shopping and then out to dinner wearing this.
[Stylish Notes]:
- This is one of my all-time favorite dresses I own. Custo Barcelona is one of my favorite fashion labels and also happens to be the first fashion show I ever got to work backstage. Their clothing is like buying a piece of artwork! I not only love the floral print along with the bright colors, but also the style of the dress itself and the comfort. The style is simple and classic so I don’t ever plan on retiring this.
Styling Confession: I always dress for visual aesthetics first. I cannot begin to appreciate an outfit unless I like how it looks visually from head to toe. Comfort always comes secondary, but it’s truly fabulous when you have an outfit that is visually striking and also incredibly comfortable!
- I’m sure this outfit would have looked great without the belt, but for me it really completed the final look. It just steps up the style while providing modern edge. As a stylist, I love mixing soft feminine details with edgy pieces.
I took this photo before I added the accessories, but kept the accessories to a minimum being that it truly doesn’t need a whole lot to embellish the final look. (I wore a bracelet and ring, both with gold hardware to compliment the gold hardware in the belt and the back of the heels).
[Thanks for viewing! Thoughts?]
After just writing about The Spice Girls, I couldn’t help but further take a path down memory lane and move onto another 90′s sensation: Saved by the Bell. Wet ‘N Wild just recently came out with a Saved by the Bell limited edition nail polish collection featuring garishly hip neon shades that are sure to grab some attention.
Best of all, they are cleverly named after the cast:
Fashionista Lisa (purple), Pin ‘Em Slater (yellow), Nerd Alert: Screech (green), Chick Magnet Zack (Blue), Straight A Jesse (orange) and Pom Pom Kelly (pink).
Oh, and they’re .99 cents at most drugstores! Can’t beat that!
[What's your favorite shade from the collection?]
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