As many of you may have noticed, I braved the intimidating New York winter to attend Fashion Week! I was fortunate enough to attend a few shows and even pop backstage as well, so please do take a look at some of the beautiful moments captured after the jump!
Burberry has just released the most incredible smoky eye look for their Autumn/Winter Runway Show! We tend to think of traditional smoky eyes as ultra heavy on black kohl and glitter, but Burberry's rendition is as classy and wearable as could be. Wendy Rowe described the eye makeup as an "impression" of a smoky eye, a modern and edgy take. Though the color is sheerer, the smoky iridescent charcoal has so much impact! Her tip was to avoid going too dark on the upper lash line to prevent making the eyes look smaller. If you have narrow almond eyes as I do, avoid lining too close to the lower inner corner. I rarely layer eyeliner with powder eyeshadow on my lower lash line, so this is a departure from my standard eye look, but I think the overall makeup is genius! This is the kind of smoky eye makeup I could wear every single day. It's easy and surprisingly natural. I normally tend to stay away from this kind of casual, slightly smudged look (only 1 coat of mascara! gasp), but it just goes to show how fun it can be to switch up your routine and push the boundaries of your comfort zone! Many thanks to Burberry and Wendy Rowe for allowing me a preview of this gorgeous makeup and don't forget to watch the show live, here on the blog below! xo
P.S. The Cadet Green nail polish is divine! It's literally the best khaki nail polish I have ever worn. The formula is perfect in two standard coats.
This month has been such a whirlwind, and it's not even over! I was in NYC for Fashion Week for several days, so I will chronicle my adventures in a photo diary and share it tomorrow. I was not able to shop much while I was there, thanks to my hectic schedule and the icy wind, but here is a quick haul to tide you over in the meantime! I promise to wrap up that epic Japan haul (THREE, SUQQU, Addiction, and Ladurée) and post it as soon as I return from my next adventure. I am leaving sunny Southern California for cold weather one last time this season, and I'm so excited! Can you guess my next destination?
After five years of content creation, I finally present my very first video collaboration! My friend Amelia and I decided to film reviews dedicated to our current lineup of luxury must-haves. I hope you will enjoy the change of pace with my most lust-worthy makeup, skin care, and fashion favorites of the moment. Since I have been traveling more, this episode will feature more skin care than makeup. This list does change frequently, but if you're looking to splurge, any of the products below are worth the investment! xo
