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For work, I wore my candy pink merino v-neck from J. Crew, my new stretch twill black trousers from Caslon, leopard print peep-toe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff and hoops.
Hair was second day, blew out the curls with a round brush and the dryer. Added a bit of Jonathan Dirt for separation.
Makeup is L'Oreal True Match foundation in C3, concealer in W4-5, Maybelline Dream Whipped Mousse blush in Strawberry, ivory shadow in inner corners and brow bone of lid, Slate shadow from the Body Shop in crease. Lashes curled, DiorShow Unlimited mascara in Black applied and a fine line of Maybelline UltraLiner in black on the top lash line. On lips is Sally Hansen's Diamond Lipcolor in Champagne Toast.
That evening, I had to race home and change for the funeral for a good friend's stepfather. The dog greeted me, shedding all over myCaslon trousers, so I changed to my wool-blend ones from Ann Taylor Loft. Most of my clothes are in need of a wash so i wore my black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor, black coral necklace from Mexico, black city boots from Impo. I added some Chanel pressed powder to even out my skin tone, brushed my hair with a wood-bristle padded brush, added some Revlon ColorGlide Sheer in Sheer Burgundy.
Chicoās teamed up with NYDJ to produce an exclusive collection of their flattering denim and I was so excited to get a chance to try it out. Y’all know I love Chico’s, and I’ve been wearing NYDJ for years so this collaboration was right up my alley. Chico’s invited me to pick a pair before…
Dress – Eliza J (dress no longer available on site – dress is matte jersey with rouched shoulders, zipper down the back, fully lined)Shoes – Nine West Bracelet – A long strand of small champagne pearls, from Nordstrom A Nordstrom-full outfit today! I bought the dress for their Anniversary Sale but it didn’t fit at…
Teal jersey dress from Proenza Schouler for Target, leopard peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff bracelet. hair was washed and conditioned by the Dove line for colored hair. Sexy Curly Hair’s Curl boost applied, allowed to air dry for about an hour, then dried with a diffuser the rest of the way. The unruly pieces…
Skin is still miserable. Can’t get a dermatologist or GP appointment until mid-to late next week. Seem to be better when away from the home. Completed the bathroom, the husband is back, he’s taking the dog to the vet to check on his shedding and I vacuum nightly now. Oh well… life goes on! Running…
Blazer: Limited (similar) | Skirt: eBay | Necklaces: eBay | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom | Shoes: VC Signature | Coat: Thrifted (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Matte “In the Red” It’s the little things that make a day great. Wearing a grown-up tutu to work, finding that tube of matte red lipstick that…
Where I live in the U.S. it can be 60 degrees and rainy one day in December, the next day it can be below freezing with snow, and the day after it can be sunny and in the mid-50s. I’ve learned that winter layering is a must. It not only means you can shed layers…