Oh so Trendy

I love following new trends just as much as the next one. I usually am so excited to pick up a few new articles of clothing to spice up my wardrobe. However, this season is very different for me being pregnant. Nowadays I look for anything long that will cover my growing belly & hide my butt in leggings. Nonetheless I still have 5 favorite fall trends I can't wait to try out, pregnant or not.

One length straight across hairstyle allowed my hair to look much fuller than normal. Also, it helps me create that dream ponytail I have been trying to achieve for years. 

Manly? Edgy? I say perfect. Love love love a pair of hip chelsea boots in brown. These bad boys + skinny jeans + chaser tee + chunky knit = go to outfit for fall. 

{Jeffrey Campbell $165}

If you know me you know I always am sportin' a subtle cat eye. Sometimes my hand lets my angle brush get a little out of control & I am left with quite the dramatic cat eye. Now I know that is quite all right because this season is all about over the top winged liner. Perfect.

Working retail I always run into the ladies who state they can't partake in this season's trends because they have already lived through it once. 90's grunge seems to be revived for this fall & let me tell you I have lived it & I am going to live it again. I love the pairing of flannel/plaid & sequin. I adore the combo of floral & leather, less girlie more edgy. 

Yesss dark burgundy lips, amazing. Try Nars semi matte lipstick in Viridiana.

Wedding- The Little Things

The wedding is quickly approaching & I am counting down the days. There was no real big planning for us, so the process was rather carefree. I have spent a majority of my time deciding the little things...

This is what I have decided thus far. Handmade natural flower crown to go with my flowing wedding dress. Thanks to all of your votes, I have decided on taking my hair to the darker & golden look. Essie's meet me at sunset will decorate my fingers and turquoise & caicos will pop on my toes (hello something blue). I will follow orange flower petals that create an aisle leading me to my groom. My lips will be orange &  bold in Nars Heat Wave. Lastly, I have decided on a pair of vintage gold earrings. Bracelets? Not sure yet, still time to decide. 

Must Have Monday

Sorry for no feel good friday last week, I was not feeling very well. In fact I have been laid up in bed since Thursday. Oy. Two boxes of crackers, a gallon on juice, & two seasons of Royal Pains later I am still feeling this "flu". While I wish I could say this is just a case of exhaustion from Vegas, that is definitely not the case. I thought that my allergies were acting up while on vacation, little did I know I was actually getting sick. The trip was unbelievable, even though the late night dancing I am sure didn't help my overall health (oh well. so worth it). 

This trip I decided to splurge on something I have been dreaming over for quite some time. You may remember me even featuring it on my Christmas post. What is it? Nars Botan Kabuki brush. Yes you heard right. I finally added this to my makeup bag. I know you are thinking she bought a makeup brush of all things in Vegas?! Yes, I did. But, I also did it at Barneys which makes it even more fun. 

This brush is ideal for precise powder application. The black goat hair (known for its softness) and honkin' brush shape make it ideal for buffing & blending. That is why I use it to apply my bronzer to my cheek bones, forehead, & a swipe across the nose. I love love love love this. 

Blushing

Today we are talking about something I never thought we would. What is it? A very scary 5-lettered word in my mind, blush. It is the one makeup item I have been deathly afraid of since a Bobbi Brown makeup artist in Vegas talked me into hot pink cheeks years ago. Bad choice. 

However, that has all changed thanks to my new found love for NARS blush duo in amour/desire. This pink & peach combo allows me to create an easy everyday look or, if feeling daring, I can add some va-va-voom with a slight pop of pink. The mini blush duo seems less frightening when paired with an incandescent illuminator (Orgasm), my all time favorite lip gloss Turkish Delight & a sheer gloss Greek Holiday. I have always been OBSESSED with Nars, even more so now with their Love Rite gift set.

Must Have Monday- Fresh Water

Fresh water shades have seem to have popped up everywhere. I admit they have even influenced the spring 2012 alexa collection. Here are some cool colors to cure the Monday blues.

Striped cupcake liners- $3.50

Opi nail polish in Mermaid Tears- $8.88

Fahrenheit Selita Sandal -$79.99

Ikat pillow set- $40.00

NARS Trio eyeshadow in Cap Ferrat- $55.00

 Diesel Medium Leather Bag- $203.00

alexa collection sea of blue stone- coming soon!