EYES, LIPS, FACE

I've been completely distracted by the most embarrassing of things: YouTube videos. Specifically, those relating to "hauls" and/or makeup tutorials. I know, I know, so shallow, so ridiculous, I can't even believe I've been spending all my time watching cheesy videos from makeup gurus like DulceCandy87 and AllThatGlitters21 (her little sister has the most annoying voice), but I have, and I'm just going to be straight-up honest with you, because this is my blog and this is why I haven't even really been inspired to do outfit photos, hah.

So, in any case, my newfound silly addiction has had me absolutely gaga over all things beauty. Any money from my tax return that I could have spent on clothes and shoes has now been spent on Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes and Smashbox lipsticks, and all time that I usually spend on streetstyle websites and blogs has had me searching about looking for beauty editorials.

Thought I'd share a bit of beauty inspiration:

src: fashiongonerogue, tfs, cobrasnake, unknown

What do you guys think about the relationship between beauty and fashion? Do you watch "haul" videos? I'm entirely new to this whole beauty thing (I have used the same 10-shadow palette for two years straight and I didn't own an eyelash curler up until 4 days ago) so if you have any site/product recommendations, let me know!

pick and choose

1.] aldo "rill" boot, $49.98
2.] jeffrey campbell 'biz' boot, $166.00
3.] steve madden 'ernest' boot, $49.95

i have been dying for a pair of buckled boots like these, just have to decide which ones. the jeffrey campbell's are my "dream boot," but i'd have to save up for a couple of weeks. tried the steve maddens in store today, the quality of the leather isn't that great.....the aldo ones could be nice, but i like the height of the other two.

what do you think?

FALL 2010: PART TWO

So I did this backwards...these would be my picks 5-10. :) 

pics from style.com

(1) No. 21. It's sad that Alessandro Dell'Acqua lost the rights to his name, but he's back with this awfully-named line that has some truly pretty pieces. (It's named after his favorite number....yawn with me.) He used all of my favorite fabrics and had my number one print of the season - that blue floral splatter-print is delicious. Loved the shapes and the colors and I thought the collection was just really nice. 

(2) D&G. LOVED the snow bunny theme. Cute and cozy - the finale dresses were gorgeous and I adored every pair of shorts that hit the catwalk. I also think that between this show and Chanel, we'll be seeing furry boots as a major trend next fall. Not sure how I feel about that. 

(3) Christian Dior. Another line that almost always makes it into my top ten. I'm a huge fan of horses, so I was really into the equestrian theme. There were a few too many chiffon dresses - but when they're this pretty, I'm not going to complain. Loved the knee socks! 

(4) Reem Acra. I find myself obsessing over evening gowns every season (usually Marchesa), as if I have somewhere to go. If I did, though, Reem Acra would be my first stop. I can see Rachel Zoe sporting any of the longer, draped numbers. The fabrics are rich and luxurious, but the shapes are still youthful and sexy. 

(5) Elie Tahari. This is why, during my last post, I had to stress the fact that these are based on my personal style and not "fashion merit." I don't think Elie Tahari ever makes it into Vogue editorials, but I thought this collection was completely wearable and totally comfortable. Nothing particularly mind-blowing, but I can appreciate that, too. I'm so into the slightly oversized suits, although, again, nowhere to go in them. I'll take the camel one now, though. Please and thank you.

What were your favorite Fall 2010 shows? 

fall 2010: part one

I can't believe the fall shows are over already...it seems like just yesterday I was impatiently waiting for the updates on style.com. Thought I'd share my top ten favorite shows with you all (based more on my own personal style than "fashion merit"):

style.com

Click the number to go to the show.

 

(1) Rodarte. A lot of critics didn't particularly enjoy this collection, but it was my favorite Rodarte show yet. It was ethereal and exquisitely crafted, with floral chiffons, luscious knits, and intricate detail. I would be absolutely thrilled to own any of it, and was happy to see the Mulleavy sisters lighten up a bit.

 

(2) Fendi. You don't have to knock my socks off with some elaborate theme or crazy costumery for me to appreciate great fashion. Karl Lagerfeld kills it as usual, making a superb collection featuring great furs, darling boots, and interesting silhouettes. It may be very practical-meets-chic, but that's what we all want to fill our closets with in the end, isn't it?

 

(3) Lanvin. It's never a surprise to me that I obsess over the latest Lanvin show. I would love to just snuggle up to Alber Elbaz and tell him what a brilliant, magnificent, adorable man he is. By the time a new fashion season rolls around, I'm over black and looking for a little color, but Lanvin always manages to make the solemn shade look fresh and fabulous.

 

(4) Maurizio Pecoraro. I adore it when some designer that nobody ever talks about manages to catch my attention. This year, it was Italian talent Maurizio Pecoraro. Style.com panned the collection for the most part, citing it as unfocused and predictable. I don't know anything about the guy, so I'm not sure about those comments, but I loved the style and the wearability of his designs. I would take any one of these looks straight off the runway - particularly that suit!

 

(5) Tsumori Chisato. The more I go over this collection, the more I love it. The Aladdin-meets-circus theme was clever, colorful and outrageously fun to click through. I'm always on the lookout for really great color, and here it was in fine form. The show was inventive and imaginative, and I truly enjoyed it from start to finish.

f21 picks

(1) snap button romper, (2) fancy floral bracelet cuff, (3) lace allure boot, (4) ruffle waist skirt, (5) vixen studded boot, (6) military sweater dress, (7) raw edge trimmed cardigan, (8) silken woven shorts, (9) darling silk floral romper, (10) feather wrap ring, (11) slouchy rope purse, (12) floral lace corset.

these will probably be sold out by the time you hit the links, but these are some of my spring faves.

ready for spring

express tank, h&m skirt, vintage bag, & marc by marc jacobs booties.

Too bad the weather isn't.

Today I made myself a caprese salad, BS'd a midterm, drove in a slushstorm, decided I needed to get into some sort of pre-bikini-season shape, watched "All About Eve," bought the latest Zink! mag, and got out all my spring/summer clothes. Wishful thinking, obviously.

suzie + uo

My apologies for being MIA lately. I quit my job and have been trying to juggle two internships & school while simultaneously keeping my head above water financially. Needless to say, my availability is super limited and it's making it difficult to find new employment. I may have to re-instate my limited-run vintage Ebay store for a little extra cash until I can find a waitress/retail job to help me make rent until the summer.

Thank god spring break is next week - although that time will be spent doing my taxes & throwing my resume around. Until then, I guess I'll just cuddle in bed with my cat and the latest Urban Outfitters catalog.