Monthly Archives: January 2015

LEATHER BASE

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In NYC, you kind of have to master the art of layering. For me, I love having LEATHER as my base before piling on the extras. With a good leather pant, leather glove, and jacket over your sweater…there’s no way wind is getting up in there! By being back in the city, it’s extra hard to avoid being a hermit. You can’t just NOT do anything. There’s always a place to go, a meeting happening downtown, or a friend to catch up with. Thank goodness for indoor markets and the Brooklyn flea. During my off hours, I’m finally getting my apartment back in check. Winter is the best time to get your home feeling extra cozy now isn’t it? LAYER UP.

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THE EYES AND LIPS

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I am such a beauty junkie. I just got back to New York City, and realized I had a giant tote bag of makeup I’ve collected this year. So many unopened packages and newly released products from my favorite brands I work with. That perfect, sparkling gold makeup palettes…a new shade for a new season. Those tubes of lipsticks in every single shade of red and pink. Those serums, creams, and sleeping masks promising a younger, more beautiful complexion. Believe me, I’ve tried it all. From getting my eyes jabbed at on set with the makeup artist…to taking those tips to my bathroom at home. I did learn one thing: less is certainly more. Especially for us girls on the go. So what do I carry if I’m pulling an all-nighter? I like to focus on the simple things. The eyes and the lips. But it always starts with perfect skin:

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-Sunday Riley Juno serum and Good Genes treatment. These little magical potions are so worth every penny.

-Stila 10 in 1 beauty balm for coverage and sun protection. I normally use this under CoverGirl’s Aquafresh (I’ve used it ever since grade school. And what doesn’t break me out, is what I stick with. It’s the easiest compact ever.)

-Everything DR. JART. Because this Korean doctor know what he’s doing when it comes to skin perfection.

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-Tom Ford Lips & Boys. Currently wearing the orange/red RAFAEL. I love how each shade is inspired by one of the boys in his life. This firey color is super fun.

-Stila Major Lash Mascara

-Aerin palette

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Lately, I’ve traded in my liquid liner cat-eye look for some subtle shimmer, and a bare face. It totally brings out the color in your eyes, and I think the shimmer looks super fresh and pretty. I use my fingers from the Aerin palette and use the light brown shimmer all over the lid, and spreading out. Using the dark shadow on the outer corners, and on lower lids. It’s a sublte, more sultry way to give a cat-eye look. But most importantly? The lashes. Curl them daily, with a little bit of mascara.

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Complete with a pop of lip, and a twist of your messy locks and you can easily go from the work meeting to the dance floor. A quick overnight fix.

Photographed by Dylana Suarez

// Johnny Loves Rosie satin headband, For Love and Lemons bra //

Shop some of my current favorite lip shades:

 

SHEER DARKNESS

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It’s Friday, so why not kick off the weekend with a perfect party dress? For Love and Lemons kills it every single time. I fell madly in love with this sultry lace beauty the moment I spotted it at the Revolve Grove Pop-Up. The sexy sleeves. The fit. The delicate embroidery. Too good. It’s a piece I’ll keep forever, and look back, and be like: I remember that night I first wore that dress! I slipped into this baby for our New Years Eve celebrations out in Venice Beach, California. Paired with only a red lip, and my favorite Saint Laurent pumps. We hopped from one party to the next…all along Pacific Avenue. The chill from the ocean waves rolling in, but the the rock n’ roll band kept us dancing by the fireplace, keeping us warm all throughout the night before popping that much-needed bubbly. I really do miss the WestSide, but it feels good to finally be back in NYC after what has been a super long, sunny and warm holiday. I can’t wait to share with you what I have on my upcoming schedule. I’m back to the craziness.

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// For Love & Lemons dress, MAC lipstick in Russian Red, Saint Laurent python pumps (finally on sale!) //

DO THE DENIM CHOP

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I have officially become one of those girls who attacks her clothing with a pair of scissors. And it always starts with the jeans. The more ankle, the more cropped, and the more they look “effortlessly chic” the better. I guess i got the cutting bug from my older sister Dylana. She’d always leave her OOPSY POOPSY “I just totally messed up on these pair of jeans because I cut a hole on the crotch” in MY closet. I threw on these jeans that I’ve been wearing for ages…and believe me, they are PERFECT. But a little chop made them even more me. It’s a DO depending on your height and fit of your jeans. Loose and straight legged? Yes. Skinny and midrise? Yes. Everyone loves a good frayed hem. A good hem, and great backless, NO BRA day. So liberating eh?! I took this super casual and easy look out to the Getty, one of my absolute favorite spots in LA. I go for the spectacular views and killer photo exhibits. And nothing’s better than rolling in the grass in your favorite jeans.

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// PAIGE Denim jeans, Cameo the Label tank, Moro Tran handbag, The Kooples leather jacket, Tommy Hilfiger boots, Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses //