New make up

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1. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturiser with SPF15

The first week I started using this I got carded FIVE TIMES! It is nice and lightweight and gives my skin a nice smooth dewy finish. It is great for the winter when my skin starts to dry out. Did I mention carded five times???

2. MAC Fix+

I first read about this on Lollipop26′s blog and I thought it would be a great product for winter. Extra moisture, dewy sheen, and it helps fix my make up on my face where it belongs. I can’t say I’ve mastered it yet. There is a fine line between dewy and greasy looking and sometimes I think this product puts me over the edge. But I’m determined to figure out what works for me.

3. Bobbie Brown Corrector & Creamy Concealer Kit

I’m on a quest to banish my under eye bags and dark circles. So far the combo of the pink corrector and the yellow concealer plus the powder to set seems to be doing the trick. This make up even passed the biggest test the first day I wore it…catching my reflection in the subway window.

Streetslight Bag from Anthro

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I love pretty much anything with studs. If I could wear a wardrobe covered in studs from head to toe I probably would. So of course I did a double take for this Anthro studded leather bag. Of course I would prefer it in black with silver studs, but now I’m just being picky.

At $528 it is way out of my budget, so I think I’ll drag my studded Kooba bag out of the closet for a week or so and hope it helps me forget about the Streetslight bag.

Great Outfits: Giselle Bunchen

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Nobody does sexy/casual like Giselle Bunchen. Plus she gets to have Tom Brady’s baby…some girls have all the luck! Giselle may be know for the runway but I like the shots of her everyday casual wear.  Cute top + killer pair of jeans + fab leather bag + boots (or chucks!) = perfect weekend style


The 99 Zip Wedge

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083109_jeffreycampbellThe 99 Zip Wedge from Jeffrey Campbell is fabulous. I almost placed my order last night, but I ‘m afraid these might be too clunky on my tall frame. I think it would be perfect for the petite ladies out there!

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Puckered Canvas Bag from Anthro

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For some reason I always feel like I need to have a unique bag for the summer. During hot months leather seems so heavy and oppressive, and I want to carry something lightweight and slightly beachy. For the past too summers I’ve been happily using my JCrew straw tote, but this summer it just wasn’t doing it for me.

A few weeks ago I stopped by the Rockefeller Center Anthro to check out the sale section and found the beautiful Puckered Canvas Bag and it is the best summer bag I’ve found yet. Perfect size and it looks good with all my summer outfits. I’m not to fond of the name thought, so from now on I will be calling it my “Last Days of Summer Bag”.

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Christian Siriano for Payless

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I was going to write whole blog review about the Christian Siriano line for Payless…but then my favorite Fashion Herald went and did all the work for me..MWAAHAHAHA…so I’m going to be lazy and just link.

My takeaway for this line is that it is super fun & fierce and SUPER impractical, which I assume is exactly what Christian set out to do.   I already have a closet full of insane high heels that are beautiful but I never wear since I can’t walk more than one block in them, so why add to the pile?

Lots of shoes at the 34th Street & Broadway store. The will be showing up on Sept 8th for all the non-Manhattan folk.

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Beautiful peep toe pumps with ankle straps

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Ankle strap in full force

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Beautiful attention to detail, especially for a Payless shoes. But where would I wear it?

I also checked out some of the other designer shoes and I am one again linking to Fashion Herald’s review. My verdict? I am waiting for the Dauphin to show up. Now there is an impractical shoe I would take a chance on!

MMMmm..Toasty Toast

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Just “flipped” through the online Toast catalogue and it made me even more excited about dressing for the fall. I’m trying to wear more dresses this season, instead of my normal uniform of trouser jeans and a fitted top, and Toast is giving me lots of good ideas.

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Fall & Winter Shopping ideas

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Last Thursday there was the first hint of a chill in the air. So of course I decided to put together my fall shopping list. What’s on your wish list for the Fall?

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1.  Frye Allie Softy Pump DONE! (I had to return a pair of boots to Frye and their excellent customer service employee had me pick out a new pair. It has been too hot to wear them outside so far, but I have been wearing them when I walk around the office.)

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2. 15″ Aviator Leather Shearling Clog Boot from No. 6 Although these boots are insanely expensive I think I would get my money’s worth seeing as I need a warm pair of boots about 6 months out of the year. Plus I’ve been looking for a replacement for my Ugg Brooks tall boots that I have been wearing evey winter for about four years now. Plus they love them over at Lucky Magazine. Plus Michelle Williams looks super cute in them.

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3. Teardrop T-Straps I might be rethinking since I read the reviews but these are beautiful shoes.

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4. Uniqlo Peacoat $40! Can’t beat that. I’m also going to be keeping an eye on Uniqlo for a new puffy down coat.

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5.  Silence & Noise Tie Dye Cocoon Cardigan This is so Nancy Botwin and I love it. I love it so much I may just buy at full price instead of stalking it for months waiting for it to go on sale.

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6. Splendid Blazer Tee Comfy but still office appropriate. Perfection!

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7. Saturday/Sunday Flight Simulation Jacket Love the collar and fitted waist band.

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Great Outfits: Alexa Chung

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I keep a folder on my hard drive called “Great Outfits” where I save cute outfits I see on the web to flip through when I need some inspiration. It just occurred to me I could just as easily share on the web!

Today, I downloaded this fab outfit worn by Alexa Chung who I just heard about a few weeks ago. Love the sky high ankle boots with black tights.

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Tweet! Tweet!

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Also, I got these fantastic new shoes from Zappos. On sale + Gift Card = Score!!