Friday Favorites: Weekend Edition

I’m spending my Sunday editing some new purchase posts, only getting out of bed to work out, and giggling with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. Hope your’s is just as Hashtag #lazysunday

Favorite Item

Mirrored Tray

My sister got me this tray for Christmas. I was looking for a mirrored tray for my perfumes and vanity decor and she went a step farther by having it monogrammed. Amazing. It looks super high brow and I’m not ashamed. The size is perfect for holding what I wanted to display…

You can shop a similar one here – Mirrored Dresser Top Trays

Favorite Look

Waves

I haven’t used my Sultra wand since this summer and I can’t seem to comprehend why I retired it for so long. I was getting a little tired of my hairstyle – I almost always curl it at the ends for fullness – so I decided to switch it up. So pleased. Beach waves never go out of style, especially when you don’t want to look too overdone. I already have a full of face of makeup so keeping the hair a little more casual is a nice balance. The wand looks intimidating at first but it’s become second nature to me. I usually wrap my hair around a couple times and then leave the ends so that I don’t end up looking like Curly Sue (Google her).

You can try it here – Sultra Waving Wand 

Favorite Beauty Product

Sephora Collection Flatter Yourself Contouring Brush Set

I ordered this brush set a couple weeks ago and was going to do a full review but haven’t had enough time to really get up close and personal. It was an exclusive and I’m a sucker for an exclusive – mainly because I get anxiety over the fact that there is a product out there that if not purchased, will be out of reach forever. These are the types of regrets I simply cannot live with. Anyway, the bristles are remarkably soft and high quality and the set of 3 is complimentary and nice for creating a basic contour (as well as buffing and blending liquid makeup). Not to mention, they come with blotting papers, a sleek little pouch and a contour guide. Overall, it contains a stippling brush, a buffing brush, and and angled blush brush. I’m getting used to using the stippling brush because I’ve never used one before, but the buffing and blush brushes I can work with like a freaking pro. Love.

You can shop it here – Sephora Collection Flatter Yourself Contouring Brush Set

Favorite Purchase

Wildfox Onesie

No you shut YOUR mouth. Yeah. I got a onesie with cat ears on the hood. What startingly amazing thing have you done recently?

Favorite Food

Teavana

I, along with most of the female population, have vowed to get back into my healthy eating habits for the new year. I’m not into resolutions but I figured now was as good a time as any to detox by body after I indulged the sh*t out of Christmas. I started feeling a little Chipmunk like after hoarding every treat placed in front of me. Ya feel me? So – in addition to upping my workouts and monitoring my food intake, I’ve started hitting up loose tea. In no way am I ridiculous enough to believe that this is a food replacement (refer to: Favorite Food) but I didn’t feel like tweaking the title.  I picked up a fancy little holiday set right before Christmas and am actually shocked at how much they satisfy my sweet tooth. The set embraces the scents and tastes of the holiday season, and you can’t beat pumpkin spice and peppermint in one setting. Specifically, it contains 4 holiday teas which consist of Pumpkin Spice Brûlée, White Chocolate Peppermint, Chococaramel Sea Salt, and Spiced Apple Cider. I haven’t tried them all but so far I love the white chocolate peppermint and chococaramel sea salt. Probably because they’re the most indulgent sounding. Pathetic.

I don’t believe that this set is still available but you can get a ton of similar ones here – www.teavana.com

Favorite Pastime

Voraciously Reading

I’ve been trying to catch up on all the books sitting in my iBookshelf. I download them like they’re going to vanish within seconds – big up to purchase anxiety, yet again. Although I love reading on my iPad, there are some books I feel are worth buying in physical form. Coffee table books and books having to do with style and fashion are a must have tangible good. They look pretty and class up the joint, plus you can mark off and go back to them without having to scroll through hundreds of pages. I’d been wanting to read Sophia Amoroso’s #girlboss for months now. I’ve been a loyal Nasty Gal investor (read – shopper) and am always open to a little inspiration and advice, especially from such a powerhouse. I’m halfway in and am marking off pages worthy of anecdotes that need to be drilled into my head. Her uhf*ckwithable attitude is infectious, I’ll make sure to do a book report review when I’m done. I also purchased The Glitter Plan, which is Pam Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor’s rise to infamy with Juicy Couture. Since Juicy is now fading into the outlet abyss and they’ve recently launched their new, more high endline – Pam & Gela, I was interested in reading their memoir. Yes Please is another can’t miss read. I am crushing hard on Amy Poehler. She is genuinely funny and offers up some really deep musings that you have to read a couple times to ensure she isn’t just f*cking with you. Idol status. Those are the 3 books I’ve started reading so far. I’ve also just purchased Serena by Ron Rash , Dead Stars by Bruce Wagner, and Paper Towns by John Green. There isn’t enough time in the day…

Here’s a list of book adaptations hitting the big screen this year (and as everyone knows – the book is always better than the movie).  21 Books to Read Before They Hit The Big Screen in 2015

Favorite Outfit

Ripped Denim

Excuse the shitty photo quality. I was just getting home from work and realized I didn’t take advantage of the cloudless day for a superior outfit pic. These black skinnies are from Zara (I believe I purchased them back in October). They’re not as skinny in the shin area, and I find that a lot of denim fails me in this area because I have smaller shins. Other than J Brand which fit like second skin, a lot of denim I’ve tried and even purchased falls short here. Anyway, the wash and the strategic shreds are great. I actually DIY expanded the knee rips (with my own two hands and all) so that they’re a little more edgy and not as clean looking. Paired them with a pair of Jeffrey Campbell lace up flats (mimicked off Aquazurra) and had a bit of Kurt Cobain meets Olivia Palermo.

Happy Weekend

xo

Friday Favorites: Weekend Edition

I didn’t indulge in a lot of shopping this week but I still have the weekend so I ain’t mad at it.

Here are my favorites this week.

Happy Weekend

xo

Favorite Purchase

 Jeffrey Campbell Navajo Fringe Heels

I got these whilst compiling items for my last post on the fringe trend. I love JC shoes in all their incredulous styles but I found this one to be totally wearable throughout the Fall/Winter, plus it fed my fringe obsession. Can’t wait to see what they look like on!

Favorite Product

 Stila All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner in Jet Black

I don’t think I’ve done a review on this liner yet, although I use it pretty much every single day I have my game face on. For those that are new to liquid liner and are attempting and failing each 357398 times in mastering the cat eye look – this is a perfect place to start. The tip is precise, the colour is fade proof and bold, and it won’t come off unless you want it to. It’s a cult fav for a reason. Must have.

Favorite Outfit

 Over the Knee Boots and Boyfriend Sweaters

Oh yeah. The time is here for me to showcase where I spent my money the last few months. Fall for me is all about keeping your tops oversized and your bottoms skinny. Over the knee boots to top it all off and it’s foolproof. Seriously. That’s like 3 things you have to remember when getting dressed for the next 4 months. You are most welcome. PS – She’s wearing my Weitzmans and I am not hating it.

Favorite Wish List Item

Christian Louboutin Iriza Patent D’Orsay Pumps

Oh yassss girl. I need these in my life more than anything right now. Workout shoes, food, clean water – all can be replaced with these right here. Right?

Favorite Look 

Tucked in

I am so anal about where my hair falls, where my shirt hits my pants, and how moisturized my hands can be – so this is more a challenge than a look to try. It’s overcoming a life long problem with OCD. If you’re going to overcome such struggles might as well try trivial beauty ones first.

 

Wear Me: The Comfy Heel

No this doesn’t mean you have to hit up the nearest Payless Shoe Source. It means you can finally refer to a nice little guideline for picking out an everyday heel, especially if you’re a 6 inch virgin. I know, it didn’t sound good.

A lower heel, or a kitten heel is always a good choice when you just want to add a little something to class up your outfit, add a little bit of height without looking too done up, or for something to throw on with your distressed skinnies and tee. I like wearing them to work (although I really don’t have a heel restriction for my day shoe), and for when I know I’m going to have to do a bit of strutting and not just sitting pretty.

I’ve compiled a list of easy to wear, comfortable height enhancers and I’m not being stingy on the physically appearance. Trust me. I might be stingy in regard to necessary evils like paying bills, and groceries but not physical appearance. Trust.

Check them out…

Rebecca Minkoff Brie Mid Heel Suede Pumps/$225/Rebeccaminkoff.com

 

Aquazzura Sloan Suede Tie Back Sandals/$595/neimanmarcus.com

Loeffler Randall Pari Pumps in Cheetah/$350/shopbop.com

Jeffrey Campbell Callista Kitten Heel Pumps/$120/shopbop.com

Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pumps/$595/neimanmarcus.com

Alexander Wang Lera Kitten Heel Pumps/$248/shopbop.com (I am definitely purchasing these, they are insanely versatile and the price is on point)

Steven by Steve Madden Sag Harbor Sandals/$129/shopbop.com (On sale right now for $90)

Sole Society Olyvia Pumps/$70/nordstrom.com

Madewell The Mira Heel/$168/madewell.com

 

kate spade Licorice Too pump/$320/nordstrom.com

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies Pump/$625/barneys.com

Valentino Rockstud Slingbacks/$1075/barneys.com (I own these in pink patent and can’t get over how comfortable they are to walk in – totally worth the higher price point since you’re not falling head over ass whenever you have them on).

 

Aquazzura Sexy Little Thing Lace Up Suede Sandals/$565/modaoperandi.com

As usual I have your back when it comes to style inspiration, just to get you going…these are some of my favorite looks:

  

Happy Purchasing

xo

 

Purchased: The Shoes Dreams Are Made Of

I’m floundering for words right now because my Jeffrey Campbell booties have just arrived.

No, you know what, they’re not just booties, they’re like semi – Cowboy boot, semi – bootie, semi – peeptoe peep ankle and semi – platform. I. AM. DYING.

Please turn your attention to the photo below:

Speechless right? I mean, they’re definitely more mind blowing in person but this is just as well.

As you can see they’re strictly business (like fun, easygoing business though, like, we do hair in a really legit fashion) in the front, and then they’re just pretending to work over there in the back! Busted you little suckers, busted!

Overjoyed. I was dying for a pair of Cowboy boots (yes I love everything to do with country music, especially the crooners), and I needed a new pair of booties for Fall so when I came across these I had to. So far I’m beyond pleased with the craftsmanship, the fit (which for Jeffrey’s are a little bigger than true – to – size, and the fast delivery.

A sh*tload of hashtag OOTD’s to come. You better believe.