Monday

Black tape-yarn scoop neck tee from Ann Taylor Loft, denim trousers from Ann Taylor, silver bracelet from Ann Taylor, silver hoops, silver pendant from my mom's jewelry box. Black leather thong heeled sandals from Mossimo.

Makeup is L'Oreal True Match foundation, MAC Studio Stick concealer, a touch of Chanel pressed powder, Nars Orgasm blush on the cheeks. On eyes, ivory shadow from Revlon's ColorStay quad in neutral, Granite shadow from The Body Shop on the lid and along the lash lines. Two coats of L'Oreal Voluminous mascara in black to Shu Eumura curled lashes and a faint line of black Ultra Liner from Maybelline. On lips is Maybelline's Wet Skine lipstick in Ripe Plum.

Hair is Suave Professionals shampoo and conditioner for curls, the matching mousse, the hair dried with a diffuser and unruly parts curled with an iron. The curls wer brushed out gently with a wooden-bristle padded brush from The Body Shop.