Thursday, December 27, 2012

A Shiny New Year! NYE Look Ideas: Baroque

Baroque style is reminiscent of European art of centuries past. With its ornate elements and intricate patterns, baroque is the epitome of luxury and class. When creating your perfect New Year's Eve look, allow your baroque piece to make an impact by keeping everything else minimal. As for hair, a simple updo or pulled back chignon would make a great complement to your sophisticated and chic ensemble!






For additional inspiration, check out my post on sequins, metallics, and  last year's NYE post!





Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! May your day be filled with happiness!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Ladi Likes: $3 Red Lip

While finishing up my Christmas shopping at Target, I (of course) ended up browsing the beauty aisle. I discovered the E.L.F. matte lipstick/pencil and decided to give the rich red color a try.

I must say, for $3 I am totally impressed with this product. I love the jumbo sized pencil, twist up applicator, and the rich color payoff. Oh and the lip color is also very moisturizing! If you are in the market for a red lippie, consider giving this one a whirl!



Wednesday, December 19, 2012

A Shiny New Year! NYE Look Ideas: Metallics

Words like bronze, golden, and shimmer aren't only for make-up and jewelry. Metallic tones achieve a level of sophistication and sex appeal that is unmatched. Those of us with warm skin tones truly shine when dressed in  gold and bronze, whereas cool skin tones are accented by shades of silver.  As you can see from some of the options below, metallics can be combined with popular trends like peplum, mesh, and leather. This New Year's Eve, why not trade in your little black dress for a little bronze one?



Be on the lookout for more posts on NYE Ideas!
For additional inspiration, check out last year's NYE post!



Monday, December 17, 2012

Christmas Wish List



Leather Jacket. Every girl needs a fab moto-style leather jacket. I love this Kenneth Cole option because of the added details on the shoulder and the stand-out hardware.


Leather Skater Skirt. I am completely sold on the leather trend. This two-toned faux leather skater skirt from Asos is super cute!


Urban Decay Naked Palette. I may be one of the only beauty lovers that do not have this palette. Instead of testing a bunch of different brands with hit or miss results, it's time to finally time to get this palette which has rave reviews.

Infinity Scarf. I don't like wearing big, bulky coats so I usually opt for accessories like scarves and gloves to keep me warm. A nice, chunky infinity scarf would be the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe.

Watch. I want a new watch in a gorgeous rose gold tone, like the Fossil Stella watch pictured above.

Facial Brush. Facial brushes can provide a deeper clean than a wash cloth alone so I definitely need one in my beauty arsenal! I've seen much praise over the Clairsonic brush, but paying over $100 for a beauty item is not in my budget.

Queen of the Jungle Necklace. I've been wanting this Melody Ehsani necklace for months now. It is an edgy piece that can spice up a classic outfit, or be the perfect complement to a rock chic Rihanna inspired look.

Leopard Clutch. I love animal print accessories to elevate what would be an otherwise boring look. I have a leopard belt, bracelet, and leopard shoes, so now I want a leopard clutch!

What's on your wish list?