Perfect NYE Makeup

I found this picture on Pinterest recently and fell in love with the simple but festive look. It's perfect for holiday parties and specifically a night on the town for NYE. Here is how I recreated this look, as well as how to get the perfect red lip to go with it. Also, don't forget to check out my first giveaway here!

 Photo credit

Eyes:

MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow across entire lid

MAC Nylon Eyeshadow under brow bone

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Liner in Black Ink across lash line

Sephora Glitter Eyeliner in Sunset Copper on top of black liner and inside corner of bottom lid

Lips:

MAC Lip Pencil in Brick lined around lips 

MAC Russian Red Lipstick to fill in entire lip 
 

First Giveaway! Sold Out Conversation Pieces Heart Scarf

This scarf is totally sold out online at www.shopconversationpieces.com, but I have a brand new one to giveaway if I can get 10 followers! So please follow my blog, leave a comment below, pin on Pinterest, and tell your friends! If I get 10 followers by Friday, January 4th, one lucky member will be chosen at random to win this awesome scarf! 

To see this scarf in action, click here.

OOTD: Out of the Box

I have always been a matchy-matchy kind of girl. When I was little, my shirt had to match my pants which then matched my socks and my shoes. I'm sure I threw in a matching scrunchie as well! Needless to say, with the trend being a mix of prints, it has been a little hard for me to get on board, but I have learned to love it, especially when stripes are involved.

H&M Striped Shirt (similar here)

A&G Red Pants (also seen here)

DV Wedges (also seen here)

Leopard Infinity Scarf

Going to the Chapel!

I'm getting married in August of next year. Super exciting! Something that has been on my mind lately is SHOES. What shoes do I want to wear?! It seems to be a big trend right now to wear super cute shoes that are slightly hidden by your dress. Then, when you lift the bottom of the dress slightly, you get a fun surprise! I also love the pictures that showcase the shoes themselves, or with the wedding rings around the heel! I have been lusting after the Fendi shoes below, but the other night I walked past Kate Spade and saw the most adorable glittery pink shows in the window. Decisions, decisions!

Fendi Deco Bow Pump

 

 Kate Spade Charm

OOTD: Naughty & Nice

These pants are amazing. They are faux leather but look and feel so real! Paired with this blouse from Zara which has adorable spike accents (hard to see), and pink pumps, I am loving my own fit! Lots of compliments at work so I guess I was doing something right!

Zara Blouse

Ann Taylor Faux Leather Pants (seen here) (love these here)

J. Crew Pumps (seen here)

Hats, Hats, Hats!

Hats are always a great accessory during the winter. A simple sweater, scarf, and hat always add a little something special to a winter outfit. I am currently obsessing over the polka dotted J. Crew hat below. Oh fianceeeeeee...Do I hear stocking stuffer?!

1. J. Crew / 2. J. Crew / 3. Kate Spade / 4. Free People / 5. F21 / 6. Urban Outfitters

OOTD: Black and White with a Hint of Color

After a super stormy weekend, we finally got a break today. Not that I'm complaining, since I love the chance to wear my rain boots. I almost wore a skirt today, but when it's not raining, it is freezing, and I wasn't about to bare my winter white legs today! I feel like you can't go wrong with black and white and a hint of color, it always looks classic and cute.

 

Banana Republic Sweater (old but similar here)

 Express Jean Legging

Dolce Vita Bootie (last season but similar here)

F21 Scarf (old but love this one here)

Friday Finds - What I Bought This Week!

If I posted everything I bought in the past week (ok I skipped a week or two, sorry!), this would be the longest post ever. Some items have arrived, some haven't, and others are going back to the store. Have I mentioned how bad I am about buying and returning?! Nordstroms just makes it too darn easy! Writing this post makes me think I shop too much. I'm beginning to think I have a problem. Oh well!

 Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Tunic Sweater

 

 Urban Outfitters Daryl Animal Sweater

 J. Crew Quilted Vest

 Rubbish Moto Seam Leggings in Grey

 Zara Studded Blouse

Rainy Days

I always welcome a chance to wear my rain boots. Hunter boots are definitely worth the price and whenever I see girls running around in the rain with flats on, I am once again reminded of how thankful I am to have these boots. Paired with a plaid shirt, a cozy snood, and skinny jeans, and I'm ready to go! PS - I will be doing an awesome giveaway soon if I can get 20 followers, so please click the follow me link on the right! :)

 

J Crew Plaid Shirt

Gap Tank (also seen here)

B.P. Snood (old but similar here and here)

Citizens of Humanity Skinny Jeans (also seen here)

Gap Boot Socks

Hunter Rain Boots

Holiday Sparkles

It's that time of year! Holiday parties rejoice! Yep, time to start shopping. I have never been big into sequins but am loving the trend right now. Particularly sequin dresses, or a sequin skirt with a plain tee or sweater. Here are a few items I have my eye on, especially the Aidan Mattox dress below. Love! 

Aidan Mattox Sequined Mesh Sheath Dress

Marianna Skirt

Collection Etta sequin pumps

As U Wish Tina Sequin Body-Con Dress

Sequin Embellished Mini Skirt

Friday Finds: What I Bought This Week

I just realized all my purchases this week are from BP. Well, can't ignore a good deal I suppose!
 

BP. 'Mindy' Ballet Flat

BP. 'Bianca' Pump

BP. Shimmer Stripe Infinity Scarf

OOTD: Leopard & Stripes

I can't believe I'm saying this again, but here we are in the beginning of November in San Francisco and we are experiencing 80 degree weather! I mean, no complaints here, but it definitely makes blogging about outfits a little difficult! Oh well, I was still excited to pull out this skirt and a tank top before heading out to brunch yesterday morning.

 

 Striped Gap Tank Top - old (similar here)

TopShop Maxi Skirt

H&M Leopard Print Scarf (similar here)

Peter Pan Collar Cuteness

I think the peter pan collars are adorable and I hope they stay for awhile. I am in love with the J Crew top from the first picture below, and have been patiently waiting for my size to come back in stock! I just scoped out the top in the second picture while at Nordstrom today, and it was super cute in person. I think I may need to go back and try it on! If a top isn't really your style, pairing a simple tee with a peter pan necklace can work just as well. Loving this TopShop necklace below.
 

Peter Pan collar tee

Hinge® Faux Leather Collar Sweater

DV By Dolce Vita Atheena Peter Pan Collar Dress

Multi Chain Peter Pan Collar

Pins and Needles Lace Peter Pan Collar Dress