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[Style Inspiration Board] – July 2012

Posted in DRESSES, FASHION, HANDBAGS, JEWELRY, LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, MAKE-UP, ONLINE SHOPPING, SHOES, SHOPPING, STYLE COLLAGES, STYLE INSPIRATION BOARD, YSL on July 3, 2012 by stylebymeli

Here’s a look at what I’m inspired by this month…

* orange lipstick - As experimental as I am with my makeup, this is the first season I’m wearing orange lipstick and I’m totally loving it.  Besides being completely on trend, it’s also incredibly flattering!

* nude studded peep toe heels - The shoes that are showcased this month are by Alexander McQueen and they are absolutely glorious.  I can’t think of a better way to describe them!  They’re truly jaw dropping beautiful (okay, that’s another way I’d describe them)!

* white bandage dress - I love white dresses this season and like the gold cross embellishments.  They add a nice stylish touch to a simple silhouette.

* hot pink cuff watch - I love a watch that not only serves as a functional piece to capture time, but also one that captures a fashion statement.  The bold neon color with the gold hardware along with its thick cuff style makes this piece the ultimate time statement piece.  (If you couldn’t tell, I REALLY want this!!!  I’m seriously considering ordering this too, it’s just too fabulous to pass up!)

* gold python bag - I love anything metallic gold and anything python.  So surely this bag makes my stylish list this month without question. 

* aztec printed crop top - I like crop tops generally speaking and thrilled to see them pop up more and more every season.  (Not everyone has been rocking crop tops as long as I have and it’s just refreshing to see a wider selection of them).  The aztec print with the crossed back makes this a stellar piece to add to your wardrobe.  I’d style it with a high waisted pair of shorts or a skirt is also a nice alternative. 

[What are you most inspired by this month stylishly speaking?]

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Stylish Things I Love…

Posted in FASHION, LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, MAKE-UP, PRODUCTS I LOVE, SHOES, STYLE INSPIRATION BOARD, YSL with tags , , , , on February 14, 2012 by stylebymeli

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  Hope your day is filled with love and spent with those you cherish most!  Don’t forget to take a moment out of this day to express how much you love someone, if you haven’t taken the time to do so already! ;)  I believe The Beatles said it best, “All you need is LOVE!”

I thought it would be nice to put together a style collage of the things I’m loving right now.  With the theme of Valentine’s day in mind…YSL lipsticks, Godiva chocolates, and hot Christian Louboutins definitely make my lust list! ;)

[What stylish things are you loving right now?]

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A Look at My Makeup Vanity Along with my NEW Lipstick Organizer

Posted in EYE MAKEUP, EYELINER, FACE, LIPGLOSSES, LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, MAC MAKE-UP, MAKE-UP, MAKE-UP BRUSHES, MAKEUP VANITY, MASCARA, PRODUCTS I LOVE, SHOPPING, SKINCARE, YSL on January 4, 2012 by stylebymeli

This week I have been spending a lot of time organizing my makeup and sorting out products I no longer use anymore.  Being it’s the beginning of the new year, I really want to start fresh in all aspects of life and cleaning/organizing my makeup stash has been a top priority on my to-do list.  First, I want to focus on the makeup, then eventually move to the closet which is its own separate project!

So let me show you my makeup vanity after I completely re-organized it….

As you can see, I have a little section for everything. All my eye shadows, eyeliners, and mascaras are kept here. You can also find my skincare (moisturizers, primers, etc.), foundation, eye makeup brushes, lip pencils, pro longwear lip products, some lipsticks, and other random things that I use.

Here is a look at my lipgloss station, where I also keep my YSL lipsticks. I have to take full credit for this idea of displaying lip glosses in martini glasses. It's been like this ever since I had my place. I figured, I love lip glosses and I love martinis, why not combine two great things?! ;)

I'm MOST excited to share my new lipstick organizer! (It holds 70 lipsticks)!

I finally figured out a system for organizing my lipsticks.  I used to keep them in drawers and lip bags, but with all my MAC lipsticks looking the same, it was impossible to find the shade I would be looking for at the exact time.

There could be days where I would be like, “MAC ‘Impassioned’ lipstick, where ought thou?!?!”  

(…or whatever shade I may be looking for at the time) and I wouldn’t be able to locate it at all or it would just take me a long time to find the lipstick of choice.

I knew there was a need for change.  I was shopping online in search of a lipstick organizer, where I discovered on Amazon (of all places, then again, what can you NOT find on Amazon these days?!) this amazing lipstick holder storage unit.  The best part is, it fits perfectly on top of this other mini storage unit that I already currently own.

Yesterday, I got a chance to really organize my entire collection where the lipsticks are first organized by the shade/color family and then alphabetically.  With seven rows, I have broken it down into the following categories:  corals, nudes, light nude pinks, shimmery/frosts, natural pinks, bright/hot pinks, browns, and then the front row is mainly limited edition packaging or other random ones (such as my Revlon lipsticks).

[How do you organize your makeup?  What are your thoughts on my makeup organization?]

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My 2011 Beauty/Style Holiday Wishlist…Just a Few Things I Really Want This Year

Posted in HANDBAGS, HOLIDAY, MAKE-UP, MAKE-UP BRUSHES, SHOPPING, YSL on December 15, 2011 by stylebymeli

I cannot believe that Christmas is only 10 days away, while the year is also quickly coming to a close.  Thankfully, I have gotten about 90% of my Christmas shopping complete and almost everything is wrapped and snug under the tree.  

I’ve been spending a lot of time shopping this month for friends and family, which has also allowed me to do some personal shopping for myself where I have come across a few things I would LOVE to have!  There’s honestly nothing I truly NEED right now, but there are definitely a few beauty and style things that are on my radar!

My Beauty/Style Holiday Wishlist:

*  NARS Yachiyo kabuki brush #27 – I heard this is an amazing brush and by the looks of it, it truly looks exquisite!

*  Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collegen Booster – I have been wanting this for quite sometime now.  I’m just in dire need of a face serum (I currently don’t have one at the moment).

[Based on its reviews and by using ample samples from Sephora, I really like everything about it!  I'm all about the vitamin C complex and its anti-aging effects!  (Gotta keep the skin tight and flawless!)]

*  YSL Rouge Pur #22 “Pink Celebration” lipstick - I love YSL lipsticks and would love to add this one to my collection.

[This is a pretty bubble gum pink with a blue undertone.  I tend to always gravitate towards those shades.  It kind of reminds me of MAC's "Saint Germain" lipstick, which is my all-time favorite shade.]

*  Wallet – Although I’m very in much love with my current wallet that’s from Harrod’s (a popular department store in the UK), I have been rocking it for the past few years and it’s kind of time to retire it.  The wallet is showing some wear and honestly, I need a change!

[I'm currently lusting Kate Spade's "zip travel wallet" in a cream color pebbled leather.  It is an oversized wallet with a very simple design.  I just like the size of it and how organized it is inside!  The only problem is, it's not current so I cannot find it anywhere!]

*  Fur bag –  I have been looking for a fur bag for quite sometime now, they are just hard to come by these days!

This is a mink fur bag by Valentino. I like the shape. The color is also interesting.

[What do you want this holiday season?]

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[Sephora Haul] – Lorac “First Kiss” Co-Stars Lip Stain and YSL “Rose Libertin” #26 Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick

Posted in LIPS, LIPS - LIPSTICKS, MAKE-UP, ONLINE SHOPPING, PRODUCTS I LOVE, SEPHORA HAUL, SHOPPING, YSL with tags , , on December 7, 2011 by stylebymeli

Here is a look at my most recent online purchase from Sephora.  Two brand new lip products!  

Lorac "First Kiss" and YSL Rouge Pur Couture "Rose Libertin" #26

1 –  LORAC “First Kiss” Co-Stars Lip Stain:

I have always wanted to try Lorac’s “Co-Stars” 8 hour long-wearing lip stains and picked up the shade, “First Kiss” which is a gorgeous light pearly baby pink with a slight peachy/coral undertone.  OMG it’s beautiful.  This is totally the type of color I like to wear on an everyday basis as it is understated, but still pops.  Also would look great with a smokey eye.  The color might as well be called, “Meli” at this point! ;)

The concept of this lip product reminds me of MAC’s Prolong Wear, also a double-ended all day lip stain.  (Where you apply the color, let it dry on the lip and then apply a gloss coat over it).  Since I already own almost all of the MAC prolong wears at this point, it’s time for me to venture out and find other companies who make the same thing.

It’s a shame that Lorac doesn’t make that many shades of these!  The “French Kiss” is also pretty.

2- YSL “Rose Libertin” #26 Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick:  

Okay I have been lusting for this lipstick for quite awhile now.  I have probably walked into Sephora and tried it on at the store at least three times and admire it every time I put the lipstick on.  It’s a bright pink with blue undertone.  I probably own at least ten other shades like this one, but there is never anything exactly alike, now is there?  

Recently, I got an e-mail from YSL on Cyber Monday that everything was 20% off.  I was excited to FINALLY order the lipstick through YSL directly only to find that this specific shade was out of stock (can we say, BUMMER!).  Out of all the lipsticks on their website, of course this happens!  (At this point, this makes me want it even more!)  Which is why I finally just ordered it on Sephora!

I LOVE the color although it’s not always the most wearable thing in the world although I somehow make it work.  It actually looks best by itself minus lip liner and lipgloss.  The only drawback is the texture of this specific lipstick doesn’t seem to go on as smoothly.  Not quite sure why, just an observation.  (Hey, if I’m going to spend $30 on a lipstick, it better be up to my beauty par.  Just saying!)  Regardless, I like it and happy to finally own it!

Along with my package came a “Mystery Bag” of deluxe samples as you can see below:

A bag of "mystery" goodies from Sephora that came along with my new YSL lipstick and Lorac lip stain.

The reason I prefer to order my products from Sephora (rather than purchasing them directly from the store) is that usually there is free shipping and they allow you to pick up to three samples with your order.  They also ALWAYS have some other specials going on just for placing an order.

 They advertised a “Mystery Bag” of deluxe samples with any $25 purchase.  This included samples from: Clinique, Murad, Ole Henriksen, Shiseido, and L’Occitane.  I was MOST excited about the Ole Henriksen “Red Tea See the Difference Serum” and the L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream.  I am still looking for a good serum so these samples are always GREAT (I use them) and I LOVE L’Occitane products.  The hand cream will be great to use before I go to bed!

[Anyone familiar with these products?  If not, what would you most be interested in trying?]

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