January 2011
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Fashion Trend: Peter Pan Collars!
I am loving Peter Pan Collars! They are so cute and add a romantic effect to any outfit!
1. Nouveau Noir Top, MOD CLOTH. 2. Embellished Peter Pan Tunic,TOPSHOP. 3. Mod Swing Coat, FOREVER 21. 4. Embellished Peter Pan Collar Shift Dress, ASOS CURVE. 5. A.Y. Not Dead Sequin Peter Pan Collar Top, ASOS. 6. Peter Pan Collar Jersey Dress, ASOS CURVE. 7. Petite Tiered Peter Pan Collar Blouse,...
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My 3 Favorite Smokey Eye Looks
It might be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean it cant be hot inside ;) Check out my three favorite smokey eye techniques, all made with my favorite, SIGMA Makeup Brushes.
The Silver Shimmer:
For this look start with a beige neutral eye shadow base, then apply black shimmery eye shadow starting at the crease toward the lash line blending it well, then add a light coating of shimmery...
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Got Dark Eye Circles?
1. Sigma F70 Concealer Brush-available at Sigma.com 2. Amazing Cosmetics Concealer- available at Sephora Using a concealer will camouflage dark under eye circles. It’s important to use a concealer that matches your undertone (yellow, peach, pink). Apply the concealer with a concealer brush as close to the lash line as possible and then blend with your fingers to warm the product. After...
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My Top 10 Beauty Essentials for the Winter & Tips...
1. L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream- available at Sephora or L’OCCITANE 2. Olay Beauty Fluid- available at most drug stores 3. Olay Body Butter Ribbons Body Wash- available at most drugstores 4. Neutrogena Grapefruit Scrub- available at most drugstores 5. Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm- available at Sephora 6. Hope in a Jar- available at Sephora 7. TIGI Bed Head Masterpiece Massive...
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Fashion Trend: Exposed Zippers!
I’m sooooo feeling this trend. Exposed zippers are everywhere! Bags, shoes, leggings, dresses and accessories all decked out in zippers. I especially love them on the back of dresses, it adds even more sexiness! Check out a few of my current exposed zipper obsessions:
1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Stretch Wool Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2. Jacquard Party Dress, Forever21+ 3. Studded...
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What's my one essential beauty item?
If I was trapped on an island with only one beauty item it would be mascara. Mascara take your whole face from looking like a hungover hot mess to looking fresh and awake.
Here are my top 5 favorite mascara tips: 1. Don’t Be Afraid to Mix Mascaras I have short lashes, when going out if I’m not wearing falsies what I do is apply one coat of lengthening mascara, followed by one coat...
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Lets Talk About Sunglasses...
WHO SAID SUNGLASSES WERE ONLY FOR SUMMER?!
Sunglasses are a year-round must for me. Even in winter our eyes need to be protected from harmful UV rays [yes, even in winter the sun is still shining!] This gives us the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of sunglasses from winter collections.
Whether your going for a classic look, over-sized black square frames- a la Audry Hepburn in Breakfast...
Change of Blog~Intro!
Hi there! I’m Amanda.
I’m a 20-something native New Yorker. I am a photographer, makeup guru, fatshionista, social media queen and all around fancy lady.
This blog will feature my current fashion and beauty obsessions. I believe in trying new things and taking risks. I believe that lipstick can not only change the way people see you, but can change the way you feel about yourself....
