On Top of the World with Fur Coats

Although Winter is dwindling down slowly, we thought we would share one of our favorite winter fashion must-have. Nothing better than a fur coat! Stylish, chic and perfect for the colder months; fur coats are a great piece to have in your collection. They are the ultimate fashion statement no matter the color or texture. 

Francesca is wearing an all black ensemble with her C. Wonder faux fur coat and her Stuart Weitzman Mezza Mezza boots. To add a bit of dimension to her look, she incorporates hints of gold in her Ray Ban aviators and hardware on her purse. 

*Unfortunately, C Wonder stores have all closed. We can not link the fur coat. However here is a similar one: Similar C Wonder Fur Coat

Ray Ban Aviators

Zara Leggings

Stuart Weitzman Boots 

Fendi Bag

Marc Jacobs Scarf

Deena has gone for a lighter choice in faux fur, flaunting her incredible thrifted cream colored find with a pair of black Madewell skinnies. To complete her look, she threw on a few accessories including a muted Loft scarf, a classic pair of Ray Ban club masters and her Marc Jacobs bag.  

Thrifted White Textured Fur Coat

Ray Ban Clubmasters

Loft Floral Scarf

Madewell Jeans

DV by Dolce Vita Booties

Marc Jacobs Black Bag

Snow Day Must-Haves

Just a few days ago the Northeast was hit by winter storm Juno, which covered the tri-state area in up to 3 feet of snow, causing all schools to close on Tuesday. Unfortunately, for us high school seniors, it did not benefit us since we were in the middle of midterms, regents, and finals. With that we had a whole day unplanned and no where to go. So why not stay inside and just relax in a bath with a cup of tea and a face mask?

Bath Essentials

The Comforter Bubble Bar and A French Kiss Bubble Bar

Baths are key on cold winter days! Not only are baths fun to take, but there are tremendous benefits to them. For example, they can boost brain power, relieve stress, aid sleep and fight the common cold. So after months of working hard at school, it's great to have a day off to unwind. We recommend throwing a bath bomb or crumble a bubble bar into your bath because on top of all the benefits mentioned before, you can nourish your skin with the help of nourishing essential oils.

Candles 

Mini Capri Blue Iridescent Jar Candle in Silver Volcano, Diptyque Mimosa Candle, and L'Occitane Rameau D'Hiver Winter Forest Candle

While setting up a bath, it's nice to light a few candles, because why not? We are candle connoisseurs, we probably light three candles on average everyday during the winter season in our rooms. In lighting candles during baths, they can offer a calming  environment, so if you are having a very stressful week, take 20 minutes to an hour out of your day to soak in the bath, in doing so drop a bath bomb in and light a few votives. 

Masks

Boscia Luminizing Black Mask, Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask,  Glamglow Supermud, and Glamglow Youthmud

While in the bath, why not treat yourself to a mask? Some have time for daily or weekly masks, but with school work and extra-curriculars as a senior, there just isn't any time for them. So when given a snow it is the perfect opportunity to treat your skin! A personal favourite of ours is the Glamglow line, especially the supermud. Not only does it clear your skin of all impurities, but it actually shows you all the gunk it has taken out of your pores. 

Teas & Cocoa

MarieBelle Aztec Hot Chocolate, Mariage Frères Jasmin Mandarin Tea, and Kusmi Tea Bouquet of Flowers Nº108

Either after or during a bath, have a cup of tea. Some people like to have a cup of tea during a bath because it is there way of decompressing after a long day, but if that isn't your speed, throw on some comfy pajama pants, make yourself a cup of tea and hop in bed. If you're not a tea person, maybe hot chocolate is more your style, and snow days are the perfect time to make a cup. 

Comfy Attire

J.Crew Pajama Pant in Heather Gingham Flannel

Speaking of throwing on a pair of comfy pajama pants, these J.Crew ones are perfect! They are light weight but still super cozy. And during a snow day, pajamas are the only things we wear. 

Balms

Dior Crème de Rose Lip Balm, Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter, and RMS Lip & Skin Balm in Simply Cocoa

With it being winter, skin is dry and lips are chapped. So it is good to make sure both your skin and lips are hydrated because who wants flaky lips and ashy skin? A personal favourite lip balm of ours is the Dior Crème de Rose lip balm, it is hands down the best lip balm we've owned because you can use it before bed for extra hydration or you can use it to add a pinky sheen to your lips when going out, making it very versatile. For your body, we recommend Soap & Glory's The Righteous Body Butter, number one it smells so good and number two it isn't greasy and annoying like other thick body butters. It is the perfect consistency and leaves your skin super smooth lie velvet. 

Holiday Wish Lists 2014

It's that time of year!!! It's the holiday season, our personal fave! We thought it would be a fun idea to put together our holiday wish lists and show them to you guys. Take some inspiration for gifts for your friends or family or even yourself! Enjoy and have a great holiday season!

Francesca's Holiday Wish List

Teddy Robe // Topshop $64 

Russel + Hazel Acrylic Tape Dispenser // Hattan Home $24

Reiko Kaneko Lip Tease Mug // Shopbop $25

 Clear Rosa iPhone 6 Clear Case // Rifle Paper Co. $36

Brvtvs™ 14k Gold Small Bar Earrings // J. Crew $84

Feuille de Lavande Candle // Diptyque $30-$60

Kate Spade Gold Acrylic Stapler // Hattan Home $28

2015 Bold Kraft Planner // Sugar Paper $16.99

Liten Gold Watch // Larsson & Jennings $337

Gold Carnaby Zebra Stacking Dish // Jonathan Adler $32

Lowland Boots // Stuart Weiztman $785

Deena's Holiday Wish List

Ultra Light Jacket // Uniqlo $69.90 

iPhone 6 Floral Case // Etsy $19.00 

Knit Hat  // Zara $15.90

Nail Polish // Butter London $15.00

Monogram Cup // Anthropologie $8.00

Birken Socks // Aritzia $15.00

Suede Boots // Sam Edelman $129.95

Wild Fig and Cassis Candle // Jo Malone $65.00

 Squarecut Bangle Bracelet // Madewell $24.00 

Marc Jacobs Beauty Products

Marc Jacobs, a brand in the fashion industry that we all know and love, was created by famous fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The company is known for many things- bags, wallets, scarfs, etc. However, more recently the company launched their own makeup brand. The products range from eyes to lips with numerous palates and colors. Just how we fell in love with our Marc Jacobs bags and wallets, we fell in love with the makeup. 

From left to right: Lovemarc - Lip Gel and Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl - Full in 316 Shooting Stars 

From left to right: Lovemarc - Lip Gel in 104 Dizzy Spell, Lovemarc - Lip Gel in 108 Have We Met?, Lovemarc - Special Addition 146 Cabaret

The Lovemarc Lip Gels and Lacquer Lips are two of our favorite products from the Marc Jacob's makeup line. The texture is creamy and velvety, leaving a soft feeling when put on your lips. Additionally, the wide range of colors is a plus. From deep purples to light pinks and oranges, the colors give a pop to any lip. The formula is generally long lasting but I would still throw the lipstick in your bag when you leave the house in order to reapply throughout the day. Although the lipsticks are pricey, they are worth it considering the enjoyable texture and variety in color.

Perfection Powder - Featherweight Finish in 100 Finish Line

The Marc Jacobs Perfection Powder is an amazing powder for setting makeup. All you need is a swirl in the powder with your brush and dust it all over your face and you will be ready to take on the day without your make up smudging. However, you don't need to use a lot of this powder otherwise it will leave a white cast over your face- something no one using make up wants. So while it is a good powder- don't over use it. Concerning the packaging, it is not our favorite. The entire powder fell out of the packaging after packing it away for a trip. Luckily, the powder was still intact and usable yet I would have preferred to avoid the mess altogether. 

From left to right: O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara in Blaquer 30, Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer 42

The Marc Jacobs O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara is probably one of the best mascaras I have ever used. It not only separates your lashes but gives them volume creating a perfect everyday laid back look.  Both the wand and formula make this a holy grail product! The Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon is incredibly pigmented and glides right on, the formula is also super creamy. A plus to the liner is that it is a twist up which means no sharpening!

Black Friday 2014

Many say Black Friday shopping isn't worth it, but after going shopping for the past 4 years on Black Friday it has become tradition. For those who don't know what Black Friday is, it is  the day after Thanksgiving in which stores have incredible sales, some stores have such great sales that people go cray and get a bit violent. Fortunately, Manhattan doesn't have malls like most states where stores get that crowded or crazy. Both Deena and I woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning to make it to Urban Outfitters by 5AM, after going to Urban we made our way to the Flatiron District, where stores like Bath and Body Works, Anthropologie, Sephora, Madewell, J. Crew, Joe Fresh, Banana Republic, Loft, Zara, C. Wonder, etc. were having Black Friday sales. All in all Black Friday 2014 was a success, I was hoping to get a few sweaters √ , a few holiday candles √, and a pair of booties √!

J.Crew

J. Crew was having 30% off the entire store and 40% all sale items. In addition to the 40% off sale, I used my student discount of 15% off. 

Solid Fair Isle Ankle Socks (Natural) and Chunky Marled Socks (Ash Ivory)

Originally these socks were $12.50 and with 30% off they were $8.75 each.

Lambswool Pointelle Sweater

Originally this sweater was $98 put on sale for $69.99, but with 40% off it came to $41.99, and using my student discount of 15% off the sweater came to $35.69! For an 100% wool sweater that is a pretty good deal!!

Madewell

Madewell was having 25% off your entire purchase, 20% off all jewelry, and 30% of all sale items. In addition to the 30% off sale, I used my student discount of 15% off. 

Raw Edge Tee (Hthr Parchment)

Originally this tee was $39.50 put on sale for $29.99 and then put on sale again for $14.99,  but with 30% off it came to $10.49, and using my student discount of 15% off the tee came to $8.91!

Urban Outfitters 

Urban Outfitters was having 50% off all sale items. 

Skinny-Sleeve Oversized Tee

Originally this top was $69 put on sale for $39.99, but with 50% off it came to $19.99. 

Sansa Tee

Originally this top was $44, but with 50% off it came to $22. 

Cozy V-Neck Sweater (Ivory)

Originally this sweater was $69 put on sale for $39.99, but with 50% off it came to $19.99!

Knit Racerback Fit + Flare Dress

Originally this dress was $44 put on sale for $19.99 and then put on sale again for $9.99, but with 50% off it came to $4.99! How could I pass up a $5 dress, that was not only cute but cheap?? 

Joe Fresh 

Joe Fresh was having 50% off all regular priced items. 

Thick Shaker Knit Sweater (Coral)

Originally this sweater was $39, with 50% off it was $19.50! 

Ponte Pant (Black)

Originally these pants were $49 put on sale for $12.94! Unfortunately, they weren't eligible for the 50% off, but besides that they were a pretty good deal!

C. Wonder 

C. Wonder was having 40% off everything! And when I went back on saturday 11/29, they had priced certain items down, making some items even cheaper with the 40% off. 

Feather Down Pillow Inserts (16x16)

Originally these pillow inserts were $12 put on sale for $7.99, but with 40% off they were $4.79 each! With these incredibly cheap pillow inserts I hope to DIY my own christmassy pillow cases!

Holiday Scented Votive Candle Set

Originally this candle set was $28 put on sale for $20, but with 40% off it came to $12. 

Cancer Zodiac Candle

 Originally this candle was $22 but with 40% off it was $13.20!

Sephora

Sephora was having their $10 deals. 

Origins: Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion, and Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask Tarte: Lip Surgence Lip Gloss (magic), Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush (magic), and Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara.

Both sets were $10! Unfortunately, these sets were only available on Black Friday in store.

Bloomingdales

Bloomingdales was having a variety of sales, unfortunately I did not make it to the store, but they were have Brown Bag sales online.

DV Dolce Vita Chelsea Booties- Vancie

Originally these boots were $140 on sale for $98!

NYFW Milk Studios | Koonhor, Harbison, Isa Arfen & Jonathan Simkhai

Last night I was given the chance to attend several fashion shows down at Milk Studios on 15th and 10th. The past 3 years I have been ouhing and awing at the Mercedes Benz tent near round my school, waiting outside yearning to attend a fashion show and just experience everything the fashion world has to offer during NYFW. It has been so interesting standing out front the tent overlooking people who come from all over the world, dressed in all sorts of different patterns and fabrics, and to be able to attend an event just like one's that would be held at Lincoln Center is insane.  

To start the night off I cabbed it down from the quiet UWS to the wondrous yet hectic Chelsea area, to meet up with the amazing Jackie Morgan from Sinn Style, who was the one that gave me this incredible opportunity. The show had been pushed back from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so we were given quiet a bit of wiggle room, but then we got our wristbands and made our way upstairs.  The shows held at Milk Studios are a mix between runway shows and informal fashion shows, kind of like an art gallery but with real people as the art. The several shows I attended were informal fashion shows so there would be separate rooms where each designers work was held in decorated to the style of their choice. I thought the gallery style of fashion show was quiet enjoyable because you can go straight up to the models and really take in the clothing and see how well made and beautiful each piece is. What was also great was that the designers were in the rooms where their collections were being held, so if you wanted to you could go up and chat or interview them. 

This was just overall such a great experience and I hope to get to see many more fashion shows in the next few years. 

-Francesca 

This is the "Made Fashion Week" wall, which is what you see right when you walk in!

The infamous Pink Elephant 

Koonhor's Collection

Koonhor's collection was interesting. Each outfit seemed to be so different but coincided so well together. The collection gave a very native american meets modern day vibe to me, with the statement sweaters and the clear and white visors. There was one detail that I loved which was the makeup, on the second photo, you can see the silvery accent on the eye, which I though gave the collection a futuristic edge to it.

Harbison's Collection

The founder and creative director of Harbison, Charles Harbison made an appearance and did a few interviews.

The Harbison collection did not disappoint. His collection seemed to drip modernity and all of the pieces were either very sleek and sophisticated or textured and bold. My favourite piece in the collection was probably the two piece black and floral ensemble, the 3D pop of texture made such a statement, loved it.   

Isa Arfen's Collection

Isa Arfen's collection was one with a lot of colour. Loved the added set pieces, I personally thought it gave her collection a bit more character and seemed more inviting. The clothing was a mixture of fun and mature. I pop of the colorful patterned piece gave a nice touch to the more toned down button up jackets and overall made a great collection.

Jonathan Simkhai's Collection

The man in the middle of all the beautiful models is the designer, Jonathan Simkhai.

Jonathan Simkhai's collection was probably my favourite there last night. I thought the mix of pastels and black and white was perfection. Each piece in the collection was something I would personally purchase and can be worn in any season because the colours are so universal. I especially loved the black and white crop top and matching skirt, both the model and the ensemble were flawless.  Yup, hands down my favourite collection there last night.

Unfortunately, I missed the Zoë Jordan show, so to those who got to see it, i'm jealous. And to those like me who didn't get to see it, I found this pic below by Ilya S. Savenok. Look's like I missed an amazing futuristic collection, maybe next time.