Fashion Friday: What's In My Bag

The Essentials

In honor of Fashion Friday, I thought I'd play my favorite game the magazines taught me as a child - What's In My Bag! When you carry around chic arm candy, such as my beloved Michael Kors bag, it's normal to be curious about the interior, so let's get to sharing...

Tiffany Sunglasses - Sunglass Hut

My baby! This is probably my most prized possession and if you've ever witnessed me refer to my sunglasses as Tiff (my apologies), this shouldn't exactly be a shock. This past winter, I entered my most dedicated commitment when I spotted these sunglasses and fell in love. They were a Christmas present and I have to admit, my love for the sunglasses was more religious than the actual holiday celebrations. Between the cat eye shape and bows on the side, I feel like a modern Audrey! (Bonus: they're polarized!)

Michael Kors iPhone 4 Case - Macy's

By now, it's pretty evident I have a strong addiction to all things blue or Michael Kors related. The shiny case makes it easy to not lose my phone at the bottom of my purse, and the color is surprisingly great for all seasons!

Icebreakers - Local Drug Stores

Yes, even the Icebreakers stick with the light blue theme. Nevertheless, these things are my life savers during hunger, after meals, and overall stress relievers. Who knew heaven could come in tiny mints...and only 5 calories.

Dior "Spring Ball" Lipgloss - Sephora

J'adore Dior! I'm more a of a lipgloss girl than lipstick but prefer applying cleanly with a brush (#firstworldproblems). This color is perfect for day or night as it gives the right amount of shimmer! Only issue is you can never tell when it's running out because of the case's outside shade. Obviously, not a fun surprise.

Michael Kors Wallet - Michael Kors store

I swear I don't work for Michael Kors (although I would 100% be down for that), the obsession is just very strong. This wallet is the perfect size with the most convenient amount of compartments. The rose gold color only adds to it's shimmer!

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Lotion - Macy's, Mirror - Drug Store 

The necessities! Purell is great and all but Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist hand lotion makes your hands super soft and smell beautiful. And the mirror is a fun, flashy, and very helpful accessory Santa dropped in my stocking this year.

Fashion Wonderland

Tis the season to max out the credit card! The holiday months have arrived so here's to cherishing the fashion trends I'm grateful for...

Cat Eyes

Maybe winter isn't exactly considered the prime time to be indulging in gorgeous sunglasses, but how else can you fiercely shield your eye rolling during the family fun times?! Ever since Nicole Richie circa Simple Life in 2004, I've been a huge fan of the big sunglasses look. In fact, if there's one thing about those Olsen twins I can fully support (besides the flawless masterpiece that was Holiday in the Sun) it's their "bigger the sunnies, higher the cheekbones" style. Recently, I've totally fallen in love with the cat eye styled sunglasses but was apprehensive on how to pull them off. With this beautifully crystal studded Tiffany pair, problem solved. The shape is clear, yet subtle enough.

M.A.C. Liquid Foundation

Hola winter, aka the worst skin season ever. Need a nice stocking stuffer to clear up those flaws? This foundation is the perfect fix. I've never been a foundation user but this product has been like discovering magic. Take the smallest dab, spread, and bam! Sure, it made exfoliating a little scarier and truth baring. However, it gets the job done if you're really looking to clear up your complexion. 

Metallics

Instead of sticking to the basic dark colors, metallics are a great way to add something special to your outfits. The eye catching material easily sharpens up appearances. 

Bold Colored Peacoats

The pop of color trend that just won't die--not that I'm complaining. Hustling through the snow and wind in the city is not a fun, or glamorous, task. So while bundling up and trying to stay warm, I've personally opted for a red peacoat from Express. When feeling physically defeated, it's the easiest and most consistent way to up the appearance a little. 

Fashion Friday: Baring It All

Those makeup ads really are all about simplicity! This past week, both Dolce & Gabbana and Dior have released beauty ads featuring their A-list spokeswomen nude. For Dior, Natalie Portman stripped down to model off Dior's Rouge Nude lip color. Although it's not Natalie's first time showing some skin while modeling for the brand, the sultry look is certainly a big change from her Miss Cherie ads. Dolce & Gabbana, on the other hand, gave Scarlett Johansson a softer look for its Perfect Luminous campagin. Similar set ups for the French and Italian designers but completely different appearances. Hard to say which brand did it better but I'm slightly leaning towards Scarlett's more natural ad! Molto bella!

Makeup Styles With Chase Aston!

This past Friday, I had the amazing opportunity to get my makeup done by Chase Aston at The Body Shop in the Prudential Mall. Chase has done makeup for tons of fabulous celebrities like Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Britney Spears, and Cameron Diaz. It was hard to keep my cool in the makeup chair when he mentioned that he's done makeup for Vogue editorials and Queen Anna Wintour. On top of having an amazing clientele, Chase is a total sweetheart! Despite his busy schedule, he showed up to Beantown with so much energy and lots of helpful makeup tips.

For my makeup, Chase gave me a smokey eye look. I was so in love with the colors that I was dreading  cleaning off my makeup later that night. Luckily for me and other shoppers, The Body Shop actually sells the 4-Colour Eye Palette that Chase used. And for those of you who are like me and are not so skilled with a makeup brush, no need to worry! On the back of this palette, there are clear instructions on how to master smokey eyes.

Out of all of the products Chase used, my favorites were The Sparkler and the Extra Virgin Minerals Compact Foundation. I was amazed by the effect these two products had on my skin. They completely cover up any blemishes and project a flawless glow! The best part about all of the makeup Chase uses is that they're all natural. You can enjoy the look of your makeup without your skin feeling greasy because the makeup is produced by natural ingredients.

Make sure to drop by The Body Shop to check out these amazing products. They're also sure to make great stocking stuffers with the holidays right around the corner!

Thanks again to Chase and Rita and Lara from Bratskeir & Company for such a fun night!