01 | Thorocraft the hutchinson kicks in mahogany -- a great pair of casual shoes for the guys. quite a few notches up from Converse. !
02 | Ray Ban the original wayfarer sunglasses in black -- these are some great shades on all guys, regardless of face shape. and actually... these are uni-sex sunglasses, so get one for yourself too! matchy, matchy. (insert emoji with the sunglasses).
03 | Bespoke Post subscription box -- the subscription box = the gift that keeps giving. and... there is a subscription box for everyone. ...even dogs. after doing extensive research on boxes for men, this is the one that caught my eye. what's great about this subscription (besides the handpicked swanky goods) is that you are able to preview the items and if you're not feeling it, you can skip that box. each box is, "a collection of men's lifestyle gear from up-and-coming brands, spanning all areas of your day-to-day."
04 | Clare Vivier foldover clutch in leopard hair -- leopard print love. a guaranteed hit! it is selling out on a couple sites already. i have been lusting over one for years.
05 | BaubleBar play by ear gift set -- this is a set of earrings that you can mix and match to wear 100 ways! GENIUS.
06 | French Box subscription -- get five french products delivered to your doorstep each month! products range from fashion, cosmetics, gourmet and other goodies. i wanted to pick Europe in a Box, however they only ship to Australia it seems.
black & distressed
the season of dark lips is among us! although i'm missing the coral and bright pinks for summer and spring, i'm really diggin' the deep burgundy, plums, and berries. i was hesitant at first.. but realized, there is nothing to fear. i picked up a MAC lipstick in dark side which is described as a deep burgundy. dark lipsticks can be tricky and to keep it classy you really want to pick a color that is not too purple or black, unless goth-y is the look you are going for. MAC dark side is an amplified creme finish, which means it is: Ultra-creamy. Quietly shiny. Color-packed! Hi-res: hi-impact. = (insert thumbs up emoji). i only have two lipsticks from MAC and they are both amplified cremes. they wear very well. again, no lip liner here because i ain't got time for that! also check out the NARS audacious lipsticks that feature some beautiful dark shades for every skin tone.
coat | Forever21 shawl collar coat in black (just recently sold out!) -- similar
top | J.Crew vintage cotton v-neck tee in white
denim | Hudson nico mid-rise distressed skinny jeans in worlds apart
shoes | Forever21 pointed toe booties (sold out) -- loving these
earrings | Kendra Scott tima stud earrings in gold
necklaces | gorjana mave lariat necklace -- also now available in a shimmer mave lariat
rings | etsy & H&M stacking/midi rings / Kendra Scott ella ring in platinum drusy
lips | MAC amplified creme lipstick in dark side
rock the dark lips,
his & her gift guide part one
01 | Collared Greens tamarack bow tie in orange & white and purple & yellow -- a bow tie is always a good idea. also available in so many colors/patterns/designs! loving this one in UT and LSU colors.
02 | Portel aged leather pocket wallet -- my friend has one of these and i love the aged leather look. it's basically a sleeve that holds your iphone and credit cards. available iPhone 4-6 models.
03 | The Art of Shaving lexington set with the black pure brush set -- this is an expensive shaving set. but... it is the real deal. i would also check out their safety razor collection for something a little more classic.
04 | Kendra Scott catherine necklace in crackle crystal -- i love dainty necklaces and this is a beautiful gem, just in time for the holidays.
05 | Kendra Scott quincy delicate earrings in crackle crystal -- matching earrings? yes please.
06 | Cuyana leather tote in burgundy -- get this tote monogrammed for an extra personal touch. also available in a variety of colors such as stone, black, caramel etc...
navy & purple gingham
top | J.Crew Factory charley sweater (old) -- similar / J.Crew Factory purple gingham button down (old)
denim | Hudson nico super skinny mid-rise jeans in abbey wash
shoes | Sole Society ena mid heel pump in navy suede
bag | Louis Vuitton MM neverfull tote in monogram canvas
earrings | ASOS big faux pearl and stone swing earrings (recently sold out) -- similar
necklace | Sam Moon pearl cluster bib necklace (old) -- similar
watch | Michael Kors monogram watch in rose gold (old) -- similar
rings | etsy stacking/midi rings, BaubleBar crystal mason ring in gold (sold out)
LOFT friends & family -- fall 2014
lovveeeee LOFT. it is the best place to pick up work friendly clothes (and then some) at a great price. and didn't i mention that their petites selection is amazing?
who | LOFT
what | 40% off all purchases. free shipping on $125.
when | 11/12/14 - 11/16/14 (online & in-store)
where | loft.com and in-stores
use promo code at checkout | SHAREIT
my picks:
01 | Zip sweatshirt jacket -- a french terry (soo soft) comfy casual jacket. also comes in black.
02 | Coatigan -- a coat? a cardiagn? yes, an all-in-one. and a good kind of all-in-one at that.
03 | Paisley jacquard flare dress -- the fit and flare dress is always a good pick. normally i am not a fan of paisley but it is looking pretty good here in black.
04 | Drapey velvet romper -- rompers aren't a summer thing anymore. here it is for the holidays. maybe you'll freeze a little but at least you'll be looking fabulous in the velvet. of course, i do not suggest wearing a romper to work....
05 | Delicate jeweled sweatshirt -- my first jeweled sweatshirt, and i can already tell there will be more.
current lemmings -- burgundy & fall
01 | Forever 21 wool hat in burgundy -- i love hats and need to wear more of them. "top" off any fall outfit with a wool hat.
02 | ZARA two toned checkered scarf -- the checkered blanket scarf is. definitely. IN.
03 | Karen Walker super duper strength sunglasses in black -- funky & glam. sad to have missed these during the Shopbop F&F. next year my dearies.
04 | LOFT mock neck cable sweater in burgundy -- remember the high low dress? hello high low sweater!
05 | ZARA block heel pointed leather booties in black leather -- the pointed toe booties are growing on me fast!
06 | Hudson nico mid-rise skinny jeans in escape (on sale!) -- if you can't already tell... these are my favorite jeans. brand, fit, opening, rise, and just overall style.
07 | Ivanka Trump didia cutout cage open toe suede booties in taupe (on sale!) -- caged, cutout, peep toe, suede... all in one heel? yes please.
sephora VIB rouge and VIB sale event -- fall 2014
it is that time of the year again when Sephora hosts their VIB Rouge and VIB sale event. a few years ago this used to be a friends & family affair, but now it is only available to those who are beauty insiders (their loyalty program, free sign up) who hold a VIB Rouge status (spend $1000 per calendar year) or VIB status (spend $350 per calendar year). know anyone with that kind of status? ....take them to lunch, then casually stop by Sephora.....
who | Sephora
what | 20% off all purchases online and in-store.
when | 11/06/14 - 11/10/14 (online & in-store)
where | Sephora.com and in-stores
use promo code at checkout | GIFTVIB
if you are a friend of a VIB Rouge or VIB member, you can... 1) ask to piggyback on their online order, or 2) accompany them in-store. both member types should have received a coupon voucher to use in store as well.
this is a GREAT time to buy gifts! that's right. START EARLY. Sephora has released a ton of gift sets to jump start the season so check them out! gift sets are always a good way to try a few bestsellers from a particular brand. in addition, there is a gift set for any beauty product lover--nails, hair, lips, eyes, fragrances etc... again, if there is something you can buy off Beauty.com's F&F do that first since you can get it tax-free.
i tried to order this morning and the site actually crashed a few times due to the amount of traffic!
here are my picks:
01 | Bobbi Brown mini long wear cream shadow stick trio in smokey topaz (brown heather mauve), espresso bean (rich black chocolate shimmer), pink sparkle (light pink sparkle) -- great for the quick and easy eyeshadow application, or even liner!
02 | Formula X the X look: holiday edition in obsessed (opaque classic merlot), impassioned (purple pearl), thrilling (opaque heather grey), temptation (iridescent gold pearl) -- gorgeous holiday colors!
03 | NARS digital world lip pencil coffret in two velvet matte lip pencils in Cruella (passionate scarlet red), Iberico (intense coral), and three satin lip pencils in peach coral, shocking pink, yu (shocking pink) -- haven't tried these but love the range of colors.
04 | Hourglass opaque rouge liquid lipstick -- i picked this up in the travel size tube in icon, a blue red. haven't tried it but i'm sure it won't disappoint considering it is by Hourglass
05 | Radical skincare skin perfecting screen SPF 30 -- this is a new brand to Sephora, i've read a lot about it and picked it up to try. SPF is ALWAYS A MUST.