New Makeup Tutorial: Create A Faint Smokey Eye

 

All the products used in this tutorial:

Loreal: Telescopic Carbon Black, Voluminous Fiber Lashes, BH Cosmestics: Day & Night (60 Color Eyeshadow Palette), Urban Decay: Naked Skin Foundation and Naked Palette I, Covergirl: Queen (Ebony Bronze), Nars: Pro-Primer (Multiprotect primer w/spf 30 sunsreen, Makeup Forever: Full Coverage Concealer (shade 14), Flirt:19 Sangria Chick Stick, FX Bronzed: Garnier, Sonja Kashuk: Eye on Neutral Palette 02, Kat Von D: Lighting Stormy, Jordana: Easy Liner Baby Berry, Femme Couture: Mineral Effects Golden Oasis, Jordana:Fabuliner, MAC: Eyeshadow Frost

Teal Supreme

 

 

I absolutely love this dress. I purchased it at the beginning of summer and it fits perfectly, the neckline is incredible. This dress screams "I AM WOMAN."

Wearing: Dress: Tahari, Necklace- Express, Purse- Vintage, Shoes- Steve Madden, Sunnies- Ray Bans (borrowed)
 

A LITTLE FALL INSPIRATION

Here are a few looks from the Balmain 2012 Fall RTW collection. Sequins and velvet will definitely be in rotation. I love how Balmain stays true to the sequins, structured shoulders, and militant shapes. The collection is always polished and you can definitely see the effort in the craftsmanship. It's official, welcome to the fall season! 

The 80's Way

Fall is quickly approaching, so I figured I would take the chance to wear as many light weight airy dresses as I can. This is a little yellow vintage number that I picked up on one of my thrifting adventures. I fell in love with the color and print design. I had it shortened a while back. It took me sometime to figure out what jewelry to pair it with, but I finally coupled it with the right piece.

Wearing: 80's Vintage Dress, Clutch- Thrifted, Shoes- Steve Madden, Pebbles Necklace- Nordstroms, Belt- Thrifted

The American Woman

This outfit just makes me feel like the All-American-Woman. The colors just scream America. I finally got a chance to wear my ultra sophisticated Kenneth Cole wrap dress. I am in love with this dress. I purchased it on sale, and it was marked down so low. Wrap dresses just have a way of making women looking so classy and mature. I want to own at least 10.

Dress: Kenneth Cole, Purse- Vintage, Shoes- Kelsie for Kelsie Dagger, Necklace- Beyourself, Bracelets- Vintage

The Omaha Tap House Experience

Recently, I was invited to attend the private opening for the Omaha Tap House for bloggers. I usually never miss the opportunity to try a new eatery, so I cleared my schedule and scurried downtown to the latest edition of Omaha’s restaurants. The Tap House wasn’t hard to locate, as it is inside the ultra chic Paxton Building, on the corner of Farnam street, displaying its existence with a bold sign. I love how you can see right into the windows of the restaurant, giving it a big city appeal. When I walked into the Tap House it was extremely packed. I even thought to myself who are some of these bloggers, because there were so many. The restaurant had sort of a casual dining element  to it, with a hint of chic, reminding you that it is indeed a gastropub. The walls and floors are a little displeasing to look at, as there are very reminiscent to what would be in an old shabby diner. The decor did not really fit the upscale vibe that the owners intended for the eatery to give off. Luckily the menu comes to the Tap House's rescue, allowing the cocktails and recipies to shuffle the restaurant into a different class of uniqueness.

(Mint Julep)

This minty sensation was a little bit of libation heaven. This specialty cocktail was inspired by the classic mojito. It taste a little bit more minty and definitely has a stronger dose of alcohol. I reccomend starting off with one of these while you are waiting for an entree.

(Short Rib Nachos)

We started off with the Short Rib Nachos, a different spin on the loaded tortilla chip recipe. These nachos had a little bit of everything in them, including pieces of shredded brisket beef. The cheese could have  been a little bit more gooey and melted. The corn and jalepenos were a great edition to the nachos and made the appetizer a little bit more flavorful and addicting. I found myself reaching for the nachos even after my burger arrived.

(The Sloppy Burger)

This burger is called the Sloppy Burger because of all the ingredients. It had sort of a home made preparation to it, but made it all the more special. The cheese was melted to perfection and the onions were sauteed to the heart of the sandwhich. This burger was downright delicious.

Overall, the Omaha Tap House experience was very warm and welcoming. The servers were very attentitve and were very excited to know the guests opinions on the food. The management took their time to introduce themselves to everyone as well. Other than the shabby decor of the restaurant I really enjoyed my time there. I give this gastropub

Shuffle and Repeat

This is absolutely one of my favorite outfits that I have had the pleasure of putting together. I love crazy prints and this was the perfect vintage find. It has been a little over a year since I last wore this jumpsuit and I am still in love with it. I've said it before and I'll say it again, it reminds me of something my mother wore when she was my age, and that just makes it all the more precious to me.

Fashion Tip: Never shy away from repeating your pieces. Recycling your clothes shows how confident you are in your wardrobe.

A true fashionista can rock the same top everyday for a week and make it look like a new blouse every time. I think I will put a challenge like that together in the next few weeks for myself.

Wearing: Jumpsuit-Vintage, Necklace-Express (old), Ring and Bracelets-Thrifted and F21, Shoes- Collin Stuart, Purse- Vintage.

BEAUTY VLOG: HIGH AND LOW END COSMETICS HAUL

I have been wanting to start a beauty vlog for quite some time now. Makeup is my third love and it is such an amazing form of art. My beauty vlog will be another dimension to my blog. I hope you all enjoy it. My first vlog is a review of products that I recently purchased from Sephora and Sally's Beauty Supply. If you are interested in seeing more reviews or beauty tutorials, just let me know.

Products Reviewed:

Nars: Sheer Glow Foundation (Trindad Dark 3)

Sally Girl: Sparkle Effect Loose Glitter (Gold)

Sally Girl: Sparkle Effect Loose Glitter Glue

Femme Couture: Ultra Smoothe Gel Eyeliner (Black)

Femme Couture: Mineral Effects Eye Shadow (Soft Cloud)

Honorable Mention:

Sephora Collection: Glitter Eyeliner (Gold)

Colored Jeans for Work

It seems like colored denim is everywhere. I bought a pair earlier this spring and I love them. The thing I love most about them, is that they are work dress code friendly. I don't have a strict dress code at my job, but I love looking professional and stylish. I am not a fan of wearing trousers all the time, so I like to funk it up. If I am not wearing a dress, or skirt, then you can count on me to have some colored pants of some sort. I don't really like to wear jeans to work, unless I am having a super casual day, with the exception of colored jeans. I absolutely love these pair of jeans, because you can't really tell that they are jeans. You have to look twice. Look again, gotcha!

 Isn't this tribal necklace wild? The construction is amazing, and whoever designed this piece is a pure genius. Never estimate the power of a necklace to turn a simple outfit around.

Statement Necklace- Natasha Couture for Nordstroms, Colored Denim- Elle for Kohls, Top- New York & CO, Platforms- Steve Madden, Sunnies- Nine West

Working Girl

 Trying to climb the corporate ladder can be challenging, but organizing your wardrobe in a manner that allows you to be fashionable and professional on the journey it takes to be successful can be more overwhelming. This is why I have decided to dedicate a portion of my blog to the emerging professional. I feel like no one really told me how I could be professional and still remain true to my style and tastes. Style and fashion is a very intricate part of my lifestyle. I think about fashion all the time. So, it is extremely important to me that I am able to incorporate fashion into my work enviroment, no matter the kind of  work I am doing. I am not perfect and I am still figuring it out along the way, but I think I am doing well so far. My blog is a document of my lifestyle, so follow me through this journey while I try to climb the corporate ladder and remain, youthful, stylish and professsional. Don't be afraid to pick up a few tips along the way.

 I love this Ann Taylor sleeveless button down. I have been on the search for this top for several months now. I have another idea in mind of how I want to wear it very soon. I cannot wait to put the outfit together. This top is so practical and you can style it so many ways. It can be styled with a necklace or without. It can be styled with a skirt, pants or shorts. You can tuck it in or leave it out. In this case I really wish this top did not wrinkle as much, but I'll make sure to use starch next time. The sweep hem on this top is crazy hot!

I bought this necklace at Chicos. I had shopped in Chicos before because it's said to be for more "seasoned" women. Well their jewelry is exquisite and can be worn by anyone who knows what style is. I plan on purchasing one of their denim tops really soon too. The price on the top just needs to go down. I am tired of people being scared to go in stores because they don't want to look too old. If you know how to style it then you will look amazing. REALITY CHECK, WE ALL AGE, SO GET OVER IT!

Wearing: Top- Ann Taylor, Cropped Pants- Kohls, Flats- Steve Madden, Necklace- Chicos, Glasses: Borrowed Ray Bans, Lips- Up the Amp by MAC

Chicago Highlights

This week has been the most hectic. I didn't realize how exhausting traveling can be when you return home. My body is still trying to get back into my daily routine, but it appears I am still in vacation mode. This blog post is going to be about my highlights of my most recent trip to Chicago. Chicago is such a beautiful city, I am reminded every time I return. I took a trip with a group a friends and we stayed at the W Hotel on Lakeshore Drive downtown.. The W Hotel was a delightful experience, the ambience was amazing. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was very friendly. However, I was a little dissappointed in the decor of the guest rooms. The rooms resembled a room that would be at a Holiday Inn. The pictures on the website are a little misleading. The website advertises the guest rooms to be very trendy and unique, but to my dismay the rooms are extremely basic. 

          Breakfast at the Wave Restaurant in the W Hotel was a little over-priced but enjoyable.

I finally got to experience the Taste of Chicago for myself and I have to say that my first impression is that I can't believe that people really travel to the city for this event. It is crowded, hot, the food is average, and is not very sophisticated. I am happy that I had the opportunity to see what the hype is all about, but it is not likely that I will come to the city just attend the subpar event again. It just doesn't live up to the standards that I have for an event that brings in hundreds of people from out of state.

After the Taste of Chicago, I scurried down to Michigan Avenue to catch a cab, then I ended up at a trendy resturaunt called HUB 51, where I had amazing mojitos and their signature drink. The service was great. Every mojitio that I tasted in Chicago was delicious. The bartenders really know what they are doing.

That evening our traveling crew got all fancy to watch the fireworks at the Navy Pier. We had the most amazing view on the 7th floor.  I got a chance to wear my tangerine dress, that I absolutely love. It is a Sushe by JTracey custom design.

 This is an amazing burger that I had from the restaurant Bandera on Michigan Avenue.

The best part of my trip was saved for last, it  was what I had been waiting for the whole entire trip, The Roof top at the Wit Hotel. Everything about this bar was amazing, the music, the DJ, the people, the food, and the drinks. I love this place, it was so live and the view was amazing. Standing all the way at the 37th floor, with quite a ways to go, the roof top experience is a must have if you are going to be in the city that doesn't sleep.

Until we meet again....I love you Chicago!!!!!