After I shared a selfie last week on social media, I received a bunch of questions asking how I take care of my skin. I’ll admit I get tempted by new and shiny products and reviews on blogs, but I’m…
What I Wore: Corporate Cobalt
Top and Skirt: Chelsea Collection c/o Nora Gardner | Shoes: Nine West | Coat: Vintage (similar) | Necklaces: Nordstrom, Nordstrom, eBay (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon ‘In The Red’ As a petite curvy woman, I find most corporate fashion requires alterations…
What I Wore: Party Time, Excellent
Dress: c/o Dobbin Clothing | Coat: c/o Talbots (similar) | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: c/o Dagne Dover | Bracelet: Nordstrom | Lipstick: Revlon ‘Really Red’ I took a break from the blog over the winter holidays and ended up…
Best of 2014: Beauty Edition
I tried a lot of different beauty products this year. Working a good portion of 2014 with one hand (and it being my non-dominant one), it forced me to switch up my beauty routine. I also had a decision to…
What I Wore: Middle of the Road
Dress: Lexington Long Dress c/o emploi New York | Bracelet: CC Skye via MYHABIT | Bag: Limited Edition Clutch-Wallet c/o Dagne Dover | Shoes: Nine West ‘Flax’ | Lipstick: Revlon ‘Really Red’ If you recall, I partnered with emploi New York…
An Ode to Revlon ColorStay Foundation
All the magazines say summer is the time to lighten your makeup. Switch from concealer and foundation to a tinted moisturizer or BB Cream. I say… who are these people who come June have shrunken pores, their zits disappear, and…
Saving Face: Long Wearing Makeup for High-Stress Moments
2014… we’re having a rocky relationship. We started with the best of intentions but there have been quite a few things in the past few months that have caused stress, distress, and many tears. I fully believe that taking care…
One-armed Beauty: Hair and Makeup When Wearing a Cast
I must say, navigating life without my dominant arm has been an adventure! They say that mastering your non-dominant hand benefits your brain. It’s fun when I notice my left hand and arm getting stronger (carrying a stack of plates…
Best Beauty Buys of 2013
I bought a lot of beauty products this year. Maybe it’s getting closer to 40 or maybe it’s changing my makeup to change my personal style, but I did a lot of experimenting, watching more YouTube tutorials, and subscribing to…
Summer Beauty Survival Kit
Living in the DC Metro area all my life, I am no stranger to sweltering temperatures and mega-high humidity. Over time, I have learned ways to work with crazy summer weather and not have it wreak havoc on my style….
Bat for Lashes
Tux jacket: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tee: Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo via eBay | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Ivanka Trump | Glasses: Derek Cardigan 7003 c/o Coastal.com | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: c/o Lifetherapy, Nordstrom (similar) | Ring:…
Lazy Tux
Blazer: The Limited (similar) | Tee: Old Navy | Ascot: Belonged to my Dad | Silk Bracelet: c/o lifetherapy | Boots: DUO (similar) | Jeans: NYDJ | Lipstick: Revlon Matte in “Really Red” I prefer rain to blustery cold days,…
