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!

Chunky Scarves and Detailed Jackets

As the temperature in the city starts to drop, the chunkier scarves and warmer jackets start to come out. Whether you use a scarf as a statement piece or as something you casually throw over a sweater or shirt, a scarf can add a significant amount of depth to an outfit. Plaid, bold colors or even plain black can make an outfit super comfy.  Depending on where you live, this is the time for you to pull out your transition coats. Cute transition coats with certain details, such as leather, can really make a piece stand out.  To us, the perfect transition coats are the ones that keep you warm but not to the point where you feel as if you are boiling hot. It's all about feeling comfortable, meaning you aren't going to feel super cold or hot in your perfect transition coat. Essentially, detailed jackets and chunky scarves are our essentials when transitioning into the colder months.

Francesca is wearing a darker toned ensemble with her navy J. Crew sweater paired with a navy and green plaid scarf. To give more emphasis on the blues in the outfit, she wore black Topshop jeans and a pair of tall black Stuart Weitzman boots.

Ray-Ban Sunglasses 

J. Crew Sweater

Gifted Scarf

Topshop Jeans

Stuart Weitzman Boots

Deena is wearing a toned down, grayscale coloured combination with an edge. While mixing metals between the hardware on her Vince Camuto jacket and the buckles on her Dolce Vita booties, she succeeds in accomplishing the biker girl look. Although she is wearing just a simple tee and a pair of black skinnies, the quilted details on the jacket dress up the whole outfit. 

Ray-ban Sunglasses

Vince Camuto Jacket

Zara T-shirt

Madewell Jeans

Dolce Vita Booties

Knits & Lace for Brunch in Brooklyn

What's better than a fall knit and lacy bralette? At the moment, nothing compares! We are obsessed with the chic look a black lacy bralette gives under a light colored sweater, particularly white and cream. Lace bralettes are also a perfect summer transition piece for fall, no matter the colour, paired with a chunky knit, you'll be sure to be right on trend. As mentioned in out Fall Fashion Essentials post, chunky knit sweaters are a must for fall because they are so easy to layer and keep you warm on those breezier days. Additionally, chunky sweaters pair great with black leggings, which is one of our essential looks for the colder months. As always, it's all about comfort and style.

Deena is wearing a cozy ensemble, pairing a textured knit pullover and a lace halter bra from Urban Outfitters with paneled black leggings from Zara. To tie in with her black leggings, she threw on a pair of black booties from Franco Sarto and her Marc Jacobs cross-body. 

Ray-ban Sunglasses

Topshop Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cross body

Urban Outfitters Halter Bra

Zara Leggings

Gifted Necklace

Franco Sarto Boots

Francesca is wearing a comfy combination consisting of a chunky knit sweater and a black lacy racer-back bralette, both from Urban Outfitters. To complete her comfy ensemble, she wore a pair of black shiny leggings from American Apparel. Since it was a bit cold out on the waterfront, Francesca threw on a leather and brushed cotton jacket from Walter Baker.

Ray Ban Erika Sunglasses

W118 By Walter Baker Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater 

American Apparel Leggings 

Urban Outfitters Bralette

DV by Dolce Vita Booties

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Rings made by Francesca

Fendi Bag

First pic of us together up on the blog (:

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Products

YSL- also known as Yves Saint Laurent- is a makeup, clothing, handbag and shoe company. The company sells a wide range of makeup products from lip to eyes to nails. What's great about their products are their vibrancy yet simplicity. In the products shown below, you can use any of them to make your lips or eyes pop or even use them for a casual day. Additionally, they have a wide range of radiant nail colors that have long-term lasting power.  

From left to right: Rouge Volupté - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in 11 Rose Culte, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 04 Succulent Pomegranate, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 16 Cherise Desir, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain in 7 Corail Aquatique

The lip products shown above are great for jazzing up any makeup look. However, they are also great for sheering out when you want just a tint of color on your lips. The texture is very smooth and feels great on your lips. The gold rouge volupte lipstick is very long lasting and we reccomend using a lip liner underneath in order to ensure it does not stain your lips. On the other hand the silver volupte sheer candy glossy balm are exactly like their name- sheer. So, while you may have to reapply the product on your lips throughout the day, they are great for when you just want to add a tint to your lips. Lastly, the rouge pur couture glossy stain feels amazing to apply. The brush is very soft and with one swipe, you have tinted lips. Depending on the look you are going for you can apply this alone or over lipstick. 

From left to right: La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 1 Rouge N Pop Art,  La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 12 Rose Renaissance

The nail polishes are definitely a splurge but worth it. The colors are very vibrant and the brushes make them easy to apply. The polish usually lasts about a week until you need to remove or apply over chipped areas. I would reccomend buying a color that you would want to wear consistently or all year around to make sure you are getting your money's worth!

Creme de Blush in 5 

The YSL creme de blush has a unique cream to powder consistency, giving you a healthy, radiant glow. This product is very long lasting, noting that when applied in the morning it will stay all throughout the day till the night. This blush can be worn super natural due to the fact that it does not cake up or leave your skin looking over powdered.  You can use YSL's creme de blush for either a sheer wash off colour on your cheeks or you can intensify your look for a Girls Night Out by applying a few more layers. To apply either pat it on with your fingertips or use a duo fiber stippling brush on the apples of your cheeks. Unfortunately, this product and specific colour is no longer sold at Sephora, but luckily Nordstrom has six other amazing colours to try out. Though this product is up there in price, it is totally worth it, because a little bit goes a long way, and with only having this product for a year or so now day after day, there is no visible dent!

Pure Chromatics - 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in 20 - sunny coral/ white gold/ baked gold/ blackened burgundy

The YSL pure chromatics eyeshadow palette  is perfect for any time of the year because of its neutral colors. You can use all for to create a brown smokey eye or even just use one of the pinks or light brown to add some color to your eye lids any day of the week. The colors are sheer but if you dab it on your eye lids the color will be more defined. The shadows are very easy to blend however, they are sparkly so it all depends on the type of look you would go for if you are deciding to purchase this palette. Since it is expensive, always make sure you love the colors and affect it gives your eyes before purchasing it!

90's Inspired Fall Fashion

Now that it is finally fall, it is time to break out the sweaters and wool skirts. This fall is the perfect time to try new and different trends. Maybe you're into more 90's trends, which is making a come back recently. This fall you can incorporate 90's fashion by wearing cropped sweaters and mini skirts, or even plaid prints and leather accents. The cropped sweater keeps you warm while also leaving you with a very chic and feminine look. Additionally, mini skirts are a perfect transitional piece because they go great with long sleeve shirts and combat boots/booties. To modernize a 90's styled look, try to keep the colors to a minimum, leaving you with a sleek and classic look that nobody will forget.

Francesca is wearing a cropped hot pink fuzzy jumper from Topshop and a pair of black super skinny high-rise jeans from Urban Outfitters. Most people would think hot pink isn't the norm for fall but recently Sandro updated their window display packed full of pairings of pink and black, so why not incorporate an unusual trend into your style this fall. 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses 

Topshop Jumper

Urban Outfitters Jeans 

Jeffrey Campbell 'Muskrat' Cutout Boots

Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Deena is wearing a classic combination, pairing a simple black long sleeved shirt with an insanely cute a-line cut  wool mini skirt. To finish off the look, she threw on a pair of sheer black tights and black booties. This look is great for those days you want to keep it casual yet trendy.

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

American Apparel Long-Sleeved Shirt

Urban Outfitters Mini Skirt

Naturalizer Boots