Saturday, March 30, 2013
NYC Street Style ; Walk
Friday, March 29, 2013
Put Some Spring In Your Step
As of March 20th, Spring was to begin! The start of warm sunshine, crisp breezes, and plenty of pastels. However, I do not think Mother Nature got the memo....
With snow, rain, sun, and clouds it seems as if we have had a bit of all four seasons packed into one week! But as of the 20th, I made it my mission to put some "Spring" in my step and some color to brighten up my day. Even if nature didn't know it was Spring, why should we have to wait?
I pulled out my white pants, teal pastel button up, navy cable-knit sweater, coral statement necklace, and a pair of pointed navy ballet flats.
Maybe my positive "bring on Spring" energy worked,
for today was a lovely sunny day!
Always, Miss C
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NYC Street Style : Casual Spring Attire for School!
Keeping true to a school-like look, I’ve paired a dark wash pair of Pac Sun Jeggings with a beautiful JCrew Wool Tan Blazer.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
La Femme Paris
I once heard that,
“You're never alone when you're reading a book.”
I myself have never been an avid reader. But when I do find a good book, I find often myself lost amongst the pages.
And for one book in particular, this quote rang true.
A year ago, I heard about this new novel called, "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain . Intrigued by its 1920's Parisian setting, I knew that this might be a book I could actually finish!
The story starts out with a young lady named Haley Richardson. Haley came from a dysfunctional family, and was urning to leave the confines of her simple life.
However on one trip to visit a friend in Chicago, Haley's life seemed to change. Haley met a young writer by the name of Ernest Hemingway, and this was the beginning of a passionate, sad, and true love affair. The story follows the young couple's journey to Paris where they struggle to find their place along with fellow writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ezra Pound.
"The Paris Wife" became so much more than a book to read by the beach. I felt as if I was there and a part of the Hemingway's lives. This novel taught me valuable lessons on love, life, and loss. I most definitely recommend checking it out the next time you pass by the book store!
Always, Miss. C
“Sometimes I wish we could rub out all of our mistakes and start fresh, from the beginning,’ I said. ‘And sometimes I think there isn’t anything to us but our mistakes.” - The Paris Wife
Monday Musts
lately i have been loving branching out in the food & beverages section. when i stumbled upon these two on pintrest i knew that i had to try them asap!! on the left we have a Lavender Lemonade recipe and on the right we have a Healthy Hawaiian Blizzard. I can not wait for spring to pop up and to start having some fun with fashion and with flavors.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Put Your Best Self Forward
On Friday mornings when my alarm goes off at 7:30am, I sometimes wished I owned a pair of sweatpants and a oversized hoodie. Dressing up sounds too hard and that extra 30 minutes of sleep would be just what I needed!
But then I remember my daily mantra...
"If you look good, you feel good.
And if you feel good, you'll do good."
I see too often my peers rolling up to class in last night's makeup or the sweats they slept in.
That my darling, is not acceptable!
Dressing well is not a matter of money or based on your knowledge of fashion. Dressing well is a matter of maturity. It is putting your best self forward in a presentable and becoming way for others to see and respect.
That is why this week I put together a simple outfit for those sleepy Friday mornings!
Always, Miss C
This black striped knit shirt is comfortable and classic! (cheap too! Forever21, $7) Complimenting it with a mint jeweled necklace gives this simple pairing a pop of color. The tailored pant adds structure. And to pull it all together, slide on some black flats and start your day!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Wanderlust
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
- J. R. R. Tolkien
When the weather is so hot, it is hard to have a fabulous outfit without suffering from heat stroke. But Margaret worked it perfectly with her flowy floral skirt, sheer plum blouse, Ralph Lauren loafers, and Coach Joelle sunglasses
Thursday, March 7, 2013
get the look: Pretty Little Liars Style
hey gals, we've got a secret, can you keep it? promise that none of us have to be dead, but you might after seeing this post and these steals. today's post is focusing on Aria and all of her fabulous outfits. Aria's style is very different than all the liars, she rocks the very eccentric yet vintage look. she loves to play around with colors and patterns. she is personally my favorite because i can relate to her. xx
we figured that aria would shop at : urban outfitters, bcbg, h&m, steve madden & thrift shops.
Dolce Vita - Crystal Dress - Sold Out
Betsey Johnson - Tattoo Liberty Peplum Dress - Sold Out
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
black [and white]: NYC street style
Fashionably speaking, NYC street style is all about the transition from winter into spring! Trends- bold patterns, collaborating textures, and lots and lots of studs.
Jacket : Top Shop
Denim Vest: Forever 21
Black Peplum Shirt: Forever 21
Tribal Pants: Forever 21
Ring: Urban
Bag: Nordstrom's BP
Cheers, x -A
[check out alannamartine.blogspot.com!]
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
goodbye dc hello nyc : the world of realization
spring break is amoung us, well the lucky ones i suppose. the team of blonde and brunette is scattered all around, but this week you all are in for a treat. two posts in one day! yes, this week is giving miss lindsey nothing but time, and the fabulous nyc, which she is currently residing in, for the week! new york city is a place for a new begining, a place that never sleeps, a place to use as a get away and most importantly a place where i call home. this week will bring not only bring you two posts per week, but it will bring me so much more. this weekend it has brought me to maturity; it seems so weird to say that, but i feel as if this week it has hit me that i have grown up. im no longer the girl who goes back to my house to play barbies, im the girl who goes back to my dorm to post about fashion, or upload a video to youtube. sure, that is far from your typical everyday 18 year old, but hey its me and it is just who i am. the realization of growing up has hit many of us this past week; it has hit me like a bag of prada shoes. i love being an adult, being able to do things on my own and the feeling of being 'free', but i am not going to lie, i do miss my barbie moments and my parents always around for me. truthfullym, although i may look differnt on the outside, my heart still holds the moments of a childs. this was not meant to be a sad and sappy post, but a post of ralization. i wish you all the best of luck on your journey to growing up.
"If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!" - Peter Pan
"If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!" - Peter Pan
Friday, March 1, 2013
That Old Hollywood Glamour
I often find myself thinking that I might of been born in the wrong era. My obsession with high waist lines, saddle shoes, and Frank Sinatra hasn't always seemed to match up with today's society. But I have learned to embrace it! There is so much we can learn from the timeless actresses of Hollywood. Such as Audrey Hepburn's reinvention of the Little Black Dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's to Marilyn Monroe's infamous red lips and blonde curls.
Inspired by the style icons of Old Hollywood, I put my own twist on the classic cat-eye and red lip!
Always, Miss C.
Let's begin with fresh face and all our necessary makeup!
Here we have:
- Sephora brown eyeshadow pallets
- CoverGirl Clump Crusher
- Stila and NYC red lipsticks
- (2)Eyeshadow brush
- NYC liquid eyeliner
Next, cover your eyelids (lightly) in a white and cream colored eyeshadow. Cover from the eyelash line to the brow line.
Then, take your brush and the darkest brown shadow and place it in the crease of your eyelid. It should give some depth to your eye and a slight smokey effect.
With your second brush, place some of the white shadow in the corners of your eyes and on the bottom lash line. This will make your eyes look wider and bright!
Now comes my favorite part....EYELINER AND MASCARA!
With the liquid eyeliner, paint along your top lash line and slowly build the thickness and wing.
Then, brush on a few coats of mascara and we are done with the eyes!
Red lips can be tricky and messy, so I recommend outlining your lips with the sides of the lipstick or lip liner. This will help you stay within your lip line and avoid smudging.
Finally we are done! Rock this retro look on nights out in the city, going to class, or whenever you want to feel some Old Hollywood glamour.
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