Monday, October 20, 2014

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. 


Gifted Necklace





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.



Rings made by Francesca

First pic of us together up on the blog (:

Sunday, October 12, 2014

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 CulteVolupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 04 Succulent PomegranateVolupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 16 Cherise DesirRouge 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!

Saturday, October 4, 2014

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. 













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.