holiday wish list

Ah... the holidays are almost here... 

These are the items that I have been wanting most:

1. Chloe Susanna Studded Leather Boots

2. Free People Beaded Moccasins

3. Stella by Stella McCartney Parfum

4. House of Harlow jewelry

5. Haute Hippie Beaded Shorts

6. Hunter Rag & Bone Short Rain Boots

There's definitely a studded, bead, and shoe trend going. What's on your wishlist?

 

my new found hero.

Diana Vreeland.
What a spectacular and interesting human. She's an inspiration. 

What's In Stores Now - Guides

What's In Stores Now - Guides (clipped to polyvore.com)

eleven - twenty one

There's nothing more effortless than a pair of black skinny jeans, a black shoe, and a dressy top. It makes getting ready easy and it's the perfect mix of dressy but not over the top. These Ella Moss wedges definitely completed this outfit!

fall outfit

There's nothing more I love than mixing different prints and different styles when creating an outfit. My favorite styles to combine are feminine and edgy with a bit of hippie in the blend. With that being said I also style an outfit around particular one item. I feel like it makes the rest of the process a lot easier and it doesn't always leave the clothes in your closet scattered around your room.
Today, I wanted my one item to be moccasins. Having a pretty easy day with some errands to run, I wanted to leave my outfit comfy yet stylish.

 
and of course the accessories:

 stay cozy, everyone...
 xoxo

jordana best lash extreme volumizing mascara

While I often leave my home with a bare face, there are two products I never leave without - lip balm and mascara. My ideal mascara leaves my lashes clump-free and long. I don't really care too much about a volumizing(even though the post title would suggest otherwise) or curling mascara.

I've heard about Jordana mascaras before and decided to give the most talked about mascara a try. Lots of reviews said that the mascara gave more of a lengthening effect than a thickening effect which is what I look for in a mascara and at the price of $2.99 a tube why wouldn't I give it a shot? I believe you can get this mascara at your local Walgreens!

bare lashes:

one coat:

two coats:

Pros:

-inexpensive.

-lengthens your lashes.

-separates your lashes.

Cons:

-a bit too much mascara comes out on the wand.

-the mascara is very thick so if you're not careful it could leave your lashes a tad clumpy.

-not the easiest to wash off your lashes.

home away from home...

I love leaving the city and having a peaceful, carefree weekend. It's nice being able to have those weekends where you just do nothing and relax. Those are sometimes the best ones. Here's some pictures from my weekend...

fall must haves!

1. Sam Edelman Stevie Roccia Boots

These boots are to die for! Usually my style during the fall and winter is very basic with a splash of a bold accessory of some sort. I prefer these boots when going to class or work because it's a bit different than the regular short cowboy boot. It adds something extra and completes an outfit perfectly without overdoing it.

2. Essie's Smokin' Hot

Fall means dark colored nails and while I have MANY Essie favorites, the one I've been wearing recently is Smokin' Hot. It's a dark, dark gray with almost a touch of purple. It's a beautiful deep color.

3. Joe's Jeans

I LIVE in my Joe's black skinnies during the winter months! They are super comfy. Super stylish. And go with everything. Honestly, they're a staple in my closet!

4. Chloe Eau de Parfume

One of my favorite scents ever! I wear lots of perfumes year round. But I find this one to be one of those scents I can wear during any season. It smells very feminine. I love it!

5. Rooibos Tea

I love tea anytime of the year but especially this one during fall. Not only is it super amazing and good for you but it also has a very nice deep fruity flavor. I always drink mine with honey before I go to bed. It's great for you skin and over all appearance. I highly recommend this!

6. Bath and Body Works Candles

So if we're all being honest, it's not fall until you light your Bath and Body Works holiday candle. It makes your home smell so cozy and inviting! My personal favorites are: Marshmallow Fireside, Twisted Peppermint, and Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.

7. Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil

I love natural products that actually work. One of my favorite natural products is the Rodin Olio face oil. It's a blend of 11 essential oils that do wonders for your skin. Having oily and sensitive skin, I was very skeptical about trying this out(I mean, you're putting oil on your face.) But this stuff doesn't make me break out and it makes my skin radiant! The price is a bit... much for 1 fl. oz. But personally, I think it's worth every penny. It's definitely a staple in my skin care regimen. It will literally last your forever. You may need to only buy 3 in your lifetime(I'm still on my first bottle!). I use mine at night right after I wash my face.

8. Basic Tee

Like I said earlier, my style during the fall and winter(probably spring and summer too) is very basic. I like my basics!! Basic tees like this are a must have for me because you can wear them with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings, your choice of shoe(mine is always a tall boot or a pair of booties), and you are set to go. All you need is a scarf, bracelets, layered necklaces, a hat, any accessory really to personalize your look. It makes getting ready effortless and you still look stylish! What's not to love?!

9. Ray-Ban Aviators

It is cold, but it's still sunny! My choice of shades for the colder months are a pair of aviators. Stylish and chic, you don't have that "bug look", and they look great on almost any face shape. They also automatically make you look cool.

10.Skull ring

I love skulls. I love anything Native American. This is clearly my go-to accessory.

I hope you all enjoyed my fall must haves! If you have any questions about any of them, feel free to ask me! What are your fall must haves?

october wedding

This past weekend Parker and I were invited to one of his fraternity brother's wedding. It was a great time and we even ran into a couple of unexpected friends!

 

And of course this precious face was waiting for us at home :)

How was your weekend?

P.S.-Does the dress look familiar? I also wore it here!

arizona and colorado

As I sit here and sip on my matcha green tea drink of choice every morning,I always seem to reminisce on my trip to Arizona from a few weeks ago, desperately wishing I was back! Once thinking I would never, EVER live in the desert and now I'm counting down the days till I move there.
Parker and I split up our long week by spending a few days in Arizona and a few days in Colorado. It was a magical week!

monday randoms

There's only a few things worse than waking up VERY early, on a Monday, and going to an appointment that's actually NEXT Monday. But since I was up, I figured why not make a quick random blog post.


These are the items that I wear everyday(minus the perfume, because we all know I have a million bottles and will never wear just a single scent! Too many delicious perfumes out there! This just happened to be the scent I wore today).

I recently discovered the Too Faced BB Cream(for those out there that don't know what BB stands for: Beauty Balm). This stuff is amazing! I try avoiding new products on my face because my skin is so sensitive and reactive to many products, but this magical item did wonders and I will definitely be repurchasing. I will do a full review in another post, so for now, I will say that this is a must have item for me.

Another thing I have been obsessing over is:

Oh, wow. What a surprise. Another fragrance. I recently got a sample of Narciso Rodriguez Intense perfume and I have to say while it is a bit musky, it smells very nice. I prefer bright and sweet fragrances but this perfume was absolutely delicious. I started looking at reviews and I came across this particular fragrance(for her) and saw that the reviews for this perfume topped the other(intense). Once again, I haven't smelled this either but I'm pretty sure I'll be purchasing this. If anyone has tried it let me know!

And on that note, I hope everyone has a great week.

cloudy day

After walking Leo and Sebastian around the neighborhood,

Joy and myself went to a pub located downtown on top of a 

bridge with an amazing view of the city. It was a bit 

chilly outside, but the view of the cloudy day was

just too pretty to pass up!

After our trip downtown, we went to a specialty wine
and beer store where they have a small bar located inside.
We sat down and drank some delicious beverages!
Good way to end the night.
xoxo

day walks

As you know, part of my New Year's resolutions was to BLOG more! This is officially my first blog post of the year! I know this is a bit different than my previous posts(and a bit late), but I'm going to start incorporating daily life and fun pictures into my posts and of course my typical fashion and beauty posts! So, to begin, these photos were taken yesterday. Parker and myself went out for a stroll with our boys(Leo and Sebastian). We live in a beautiful neighborhood and the weather was amazing so we couldn't pass up a nice long walk.

Ah, I love those pups and so happy tomorrow's Friday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

P.S. Just to keep the fashion alive for this post, I am wearing:
Jeans : Seven For All Mankind
Hoodie : Harvard Sweatshirt
Flats : Libby Edelman