Failure to Communicate

Its an odd thing, when you are phased with the ambiguity of how to do your makeup.

When brands such as Bobbi Brown are showing a nude eye shadow pallet, propped up next to a shocking bright blue and purple eye shadow pallet. Contradicting to say the least. 

Or when the new lip colors are showing, Bright pink, Bright red, and nude. It could be disorienting.

With no intention of implying this is the "right" way for it to be done, i have some insight on how to make good use of this.

Nude eye shadow pallets are lovely. A slim black liquid liner, line were your top lashes are embedded and mascara.  Depending on how well you can pull off the natural look, You could go without doing either.

 Paint on the color closest to your skin in the pallet to leave your entire lid with a flawless finish. 

Darken your eye brows, make them look thicker and fuller and more shapely by using eye shadow a few shades darker than your original color. 

Then go wild with your lips. As mentioned before, i prefer going bright Orange-Red.

(Which i actually just bought from NARS)

OR

Use a little mascara, potentially a thin liquid liner, line over your top lashes.

Then, use a shocking blue or purple or whichever other color you want, and boldly sweep it onto your lid. 

The same consistency throughout, i think looks best. Try to go without mixing colors (i know i find it hard too...)

Then go with a nude lipstick. Mate lip sticks are the best, Lancome has a great selection. 

NARS
Outremer- bright blue eye shadow
pago pago- lipstick

Bobbi Brown- Neons and Nudes collection
Beautiful  lip color called "Atomic Orange"

I just bought this pallet. Cannot go wrong with it.
Not to mention the brush it comes with is amazing.
I recommend this-Ultra Nude Eye Pallet

Although you can't really tell if she is wearing makeup, this is a good example of the bold eye brows.
As well, it is a good example of what the "nude" eye shadow look, should look like. 

and trust me i'm aware how it could be frustrating working with the 'natural' look, so sometimes i like to do mascara and a thick line on the top lid and nothing on the bottom, not even mascara. It sort of gives off that whole 'Marilyn Monroe' look. 

I love attempting to look like i just came out of a different time era.

Marilyn Monroe

Denying Winter

Who really needs jackets anyways, right?

…Apparently I answered that question myself, when I was standing in the freezing cold earlier today, seriously considering my limbs may fall off from frost bite.

In an alternative world, where I could successfully ‘deny winter’ I would express my love for the following:

Pecoats- finding the perfect Pecoat is like… finding gold. They’re ridiculously flattering (for the most part) and somehow, always seem to look amazing, with everything. Too bad they’re not ‘Canadian goose feather’ insulated

Scarf’s- wool, silk and any other fabric you can think of. Every color, every pattern and every texture you desire, wrap it around your neck and your good to go. My favorite thing to do, on those days I just can’t find the right shirt to wear, simply cover that area up by throwing on a big colorful scarf!

Gloves- nothing too much, sleek tight old-fashioned looking, Generally suede or leather.

Socks- my newfound love for socks is out of control. Any shoe that can fit a sock in it… I will be wearing one. Every length, color and texture of socks, put them on your feet, and shove you feet into those ‘not so warm’ shoes.

Hmm… I was thinking, if you wore all the above at once, who needs those puffy, massive, style-less, too the floor, nun-like coats anyways?

Chloé- Coat in Double Crepe Wool
Spring 2012 Collection
As posted before, i felt the need to re-blog, as its well suitable for the perfect coat (not technically peacoat)

CÉLINE- Black Faux Leather Oversize Crombie
Spring 2012 Collection
Not falling under the 'Peacoat' category yet certainly falling under the 'perfect coat' category.

Zara- Double Breasted Marl Coat
Now, only if i had owned this, this winter.
The length and fit is flawless.

Waffle Knit Scarf- Taupe

Alexander McQueen- Skull-Print Silk-Chiffon Scarf
This notorious scarf has both edge, and class. Perfect combination.

Options Options...

Splurging is always enjoyable, of course. But to point out the obvious here, it is even better when the majority of the dresses you want miraculously happen to be on sale.

Who can turn down a good sale, right?

It was so lovely to see most of the dresses I had yearned for, on sale.

With no worry as to making the decision of which one to actually buy, I assumed it would all depend on how they fit. Too bad (or not, depending on how you look at it.) they all fit exactly how I wanted them to. Will a little hemming here and there, I could imagine them all being suitable.  

In such an overwhelming situation, my mom and I were unaware of what to do with all of the options. With a clouded mind we came to the illogical decision of buying just about all. 

Of course, once that decision sunk in a couple hours later, it was a whole other story…

It didn’t really help to narrow down the options.

I’m not complaining!

Any opinions?

Diane Von Furstenberg
The actual dress looks slightly different. Each sequin has a hint of black detail for an edgier overall look.
The back is interesting, where there would be a zipper it is just an open slit with a button at the top.
With the occasional exposure of the back, it makes this non-revealing dress, sexier.
(I secretly think i am going to end up wearing this one.) 

Robert Rodriguez- Colorblock Asymmetrical Silk Dress
I have blogged about this dress before so i have already gone on about it.
I love this dress but to wear it i wanted to hem the arms to make them cut lower.

Diane Von Furstenberg
Sorry about such terrible quality pictures, again.
i couldn't find the dress online so i had to take a picture with my cell phone in a (one again) terribly lit room.

obviously, the pictures do not do justice to this dress what so ever, but it is very beautiful and elegant on.
it fits nicely and the color is more-so of a peachy beige, than this grey beige it appears to be in this image.

This chain like detail in the hem makes the dress ridiculously unique.
i did a double take when i saw it on the rack.
the weight of this chain around the bottom, around the neckline, and on the sleeves makes the dress drape down beautifully.

Semi

Highly enjoyed experiencing what having a personal shopper felt like, when my mom ever so nicely went shopping and documented her night, by sending every picture of a relatively ‘Ruth- like’ dress that she came across.

Surprisingly, I have not yet ranted about how in need I am of a semi-formal dress, but this is the truth. Coming up in no less than 20 days is (finally) an occasion worth buying a dress for. Regarding the fact I don’t just go buy dresses every time I go shopping, im being really fussy with my choice.

This has been a serious process. Luckily I found a few backups.

When writing my All Bright Everything post yesterday, It managed to seduce myself into the desire of wearing a bright colored dress.

My mom sent me a number of dresses that perfectly fall under this category.

The fact they’re all outstanding doesn’t make the choice any easier.

Tomorrow I’m going to try them for myself, i guess it just comes down to the fit.

I would really love for input. Below are the pictures of potential choices.

Comments would be greatly appreciated. 

Bottega Veneta- Layered Silk-Chiffon Dress
This is very similar to the Robert Rodriguez dress i posted yesterday.
The material is so stunning and graceful looking, and the colors are amazing together.
Definitely a possibility.

I went onto a website online to find the name of this dress, and i stumbled upon another Bottega dress so strangely similar to the Robert Rodriguez one i posted. It was baffling. 

Either way they're both stunning. 

Emilio Pucci- 3 Colored Double Stretch Wool Dress
Typically i don't tend to navigate to Pucci.
Although lately i really like that 'wool' look for dresses, not to mention these colors are so fantastic and unique.
For sure worth a try. 

Diane Von Furstenberg
Although all the dresses in this picture are beautiful beyond words, I'm focusing on the green one.
If this dress fits well its number one.
I could just imagine this, just shapelessly hanging, paired with some massive, ridiculously high, clunky shoes.
Ahh, perfect.

Lastly, My mom spotted the Robert Rodriguez dress i blogged about yesterday.

She sent me a picture just for the sake of it. 

I must restate, look at how well these colors and this fabric goes together. 

This is a tough choice. 

Robert Rodriguez

Sometimes i worry about how serious i am, when it comes to deciding upon something like this...

Oh boy.

All Bright Everything.

I have never really been so fond of following the cliché ‘trends’ of the moment.

Mind you, I do really enjoy predicting what will be next.
Not saying I’m always right, but it is an amusing process.

Right now its more of a fact than it is a prediction, but prepare to be seeing ‘all bright everything’.

Well I don’t actually want to be held to stating that ‘everything’ will be bright, but I have already been seeing this trend appearing in Alexander Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Robert Rodriguez. (That is only to name a few that I can remember at the moment)

Mainly a lot of Pinks, reds and chartreuse. A lot of chartreuse.

There has also been loads of royal blue (which I guess could also be considered a bright color).
Literally, have seen that color in dresses sweaters shirts shorts and skirts.

Brights have not seized to appear in make-up as well. At moments like now I wish I had a photographic memory, but without being able to name any, many brands have been introducing a bright orange-red lipstick.

Taking a long shot here, Im going to say Bobbi Brown and Lancome. To name the few i can remember.

Funny how I ended up buying this color a year ago after seeing it worn on a few models. Sadly I got discouraged when every time I wore it people seemed to think I resembled a clown… realistically that didn’t discourage me at all. Ha.

Alexander Wang- Cobalt Hooded Tunic With Cellaphane Stripe Trim
This is one appearance of royal blue.

Alexander Wang- Granite Draped Color Blocked Tanks
I love the randomness- yet not, of this shirt. The way it just hangs in any which way always works to look flattering.

Diane Von Furstenberg- Taya Dress
Great bright color, referred to as 'light lime".
As i am writing this post, i'm being more and more provoked into buying an item of this color. 

Robert Rodriguez- Colorblock Asymmetric Silk Dress.
Absolutely love this. Those colors go great together and the un-even hem is lovely.

As for the make-up:

These are two of the models i saw wearing the bright lipstick.

 It such a bold color. It looks great when warn with generally other nude looking make-up

Bobbi Brown- Atomic Orange
This is the perfect lip stick if you like the color.
Bobbi Brown managed to get the perfect mix between red and orange. 

Hopefully now I can wear this color without being looked at like a clown.

All I Want For Christmas is…. Good Question

Christmas is in less than 2 days! Being literally my favorite day of the year, I installed and routinely been checking countdown since mid-summer.

As cheesy as it sounds I like to abide by the cliché of ‘Christmas not being about gifts’. 

Although we’re all aware, that the gifts still come… which I wouldn’t say I’m SO opposed to.

It’s the perfect time to ask for that one thing you have wished to get, for so long.

Every year I have managed to take advantage of this concept by overemphasizing my desire, generally for some bag or shoe. 

Unfortunately this year, I cannot think of a distinct thing that I want. 

But I have some ideas:

1. Velvet

One Teaspoon- Velvet Blazer
As i repeatedly have ranted on about this one, sadly i cannot find a website to order it from.
But i would LOVE to find a colored-velvet blazer under the tree.  

Crushed Velvet Leggings
I have wanted velvet leggings for a while now.
i love the practicality of leggings although i do not like leggings themselves.
So i find velvet leggings to be the perfect balance.
I really enjoy this royal blue color.  it reminds me of something from the medieval times or some era similar.
like some sort of item you would see worn in a Shakespeare play or something.... love it. 

Black Velvet- Lita's
Yup, my obsession for Lita's never really departed.
The black velvet ones have been on my wish-list for a long time. 

2. Leather; pants in particular. although I'm really drawn to leather shirts as well. 

Color- Fig

Current Elliot- The Leather Ankle Skinny Jeans

3. Something Jewelled. 

Of course anything that is nicely jewelled would be ridiculously pricey, thats why this is called my "wish" list... ha

Balmain- Silk Stripe Sequin Dress
You may potentially be aware that i LOVE Balmain. I think every piece he creates is genius.

Christian Louboutin- Maralena Ankle Boot
I have always wanted a pair of shoes like these. I find them so elegant.      

Jimmy Choo- Mesh and Suade Platform Bootie
... imagine those under the tree.

Diversity

While doing some immense adjustments on my closet I attained some great realization...

Strategically, I stripped it of all clothing I no longer wear, or even better, no longer will allow myself to wear, and replaced it with items you most likely wouldn’t find in many other closets. The clothing I once desired to wear are the things I am now forced to wear, seeing as they are the only items that occupy my closet, post clean out.

During the process, I was curious when noticing how my closet is dominated by white T-shirts and other basics that frankly, I don’t enjoy wearing. When leaving my house in a white t-shirt and jeans I get zero satisfaction out of what I am wearing, so why have 67 duplicates of both? Seems illogical.

Basically in attempt to sum up the meaning of the jumble of words above, I realized that diversity is key to a great wardrobe and being able to dress well. The easiest way to do so is by eliminating the things in your wardrobe you no longer wish to wear. Like 66 of those white T-shirts (not all 67, because you’ll eventually want one to wear, every now and then…)

I find it comical that I am writing this as I’m gazing at my shelf of pants, which is such a prime example of me taking this ‘diversity’ too far. Consisting of, pink (peach-ish), silver, beige cords, grey/white ripped tie die and burgundy with leather patches. Its quite the range.

The only blue jeans I brought on vacation with me are the jbrand jeans that graduate to that wet, plastic-y-ness at the bottom.

Success.  

I was unsure of what pictures to post, because for the pictures to represent what I'm talking about there will be a countless amount of them. Seeing as this post is on the verge of being a novel, i thought i'd just post a few picture of things i like. Although, they are all still 'diverse' in themselves. 

One Teaspoon- Velvet Blazer
I've been attempting to order this for way too long now, its nearly depressing how incapable i am of finding this on the internet. 

Rumi- Fashiontoast
Rag and Bone- Button up shirt
Been meaning to include this in a blog post for a while.
I find it strangely appealing how this shirt reminds me of a chef's coat, and in no way was that an insult (to the shirt).

CÉLINE- Black Polished Cady Bonded Block A-Line Dress
Spring 2012 Collection.
Once again i sneak in some sort of commentary on CÉLINE. Too good.
I love sheer dresses lately, Very inclined to buying one, sometime soon... 

Chloé- Coat in Double Crepe Wool
Spring 2012 Collection.
The structure of the coat is great, The pinned shoulders and loosely fitted sleeves works really nicely. 

Camilla Belle- Vogue 10 Best Dressed list.
Oscar de la Renta Dress.
Its so out there with all those little tassels, but it works, so well.
I literally spoke out loud to myself when i saw this... ha.. 

One Teaspoon- Georgia Chiffon Cape
I'd love to see someone wearing this, better yet, to wear it myself.
No sarcasm intended.