Showing posts with label nars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nars. Show all posts

Current Prettiness

Friday, 7 November 2014


~ i love fall/winter. it is definitely my favorite season for beauty, fashion, decor, pretty much everything. it is also the season where i likely spend the most money. y'all know how i feel about scarves. adding to that obsession is leopard, red lips, jeweled everything and so much more. i recently added a few pretty things to my closet/jewelry box/makeup kit and i am obsessed with them all. see below for my current prettiness ~



       


 1. Nars Cruella Velvet Matte Lipstick ~ this is a gorgeous scarlet red lipstick pencil that pairs perfectly with the glimmering gold and silver lids of fall/winter and winged liner 
        2. Olive + Piper Lucy Crystal Collar ~ i got this a while back and have worn it a few times and get so many compliments on it. it's the perfect accessory for almost any outfit, dress, even a basic t-shirt. i'm looking forward to wearing it to many cocktail parties this holiday season 
        3. Nars Virtual Domination Cheek Palette ~ i'm a nars-oholic. i have more nars palettes than a girl should own but i regret nothing and love each of them madly. i find that palettes make life easier: for application, for transport and for organization 
        4. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Spray ~ i'm a sucker for a good perfume and admit to being one of those girls who sprays way more perfume than is acceptable before leaving the house. in an effort to not cause my girlfriends to choke on my perfume bathed body, i have begun purchasing rollerballs ~ small, portable versions of perfumes. the dolce one is my newest addition, so sweet and feminine smelling but very gentle, not overpowering at all, exactly how i like my perfumes 
       5. Clare Vivier Leopard Clutch ~ this, my friends, is my absolutely favorite new purchases. i've had my eyes out for a versatile leopard clutch for a long time now. i kept missing out on the J. Crew and Zara ones. they're so popular they get snatched up within hours, it seems, of being out. this Clare V. is just as popular and a bit pricier. I got mine through Piperlime and had to wait three months before it was available for shipping but it was so worth it. it is the perfect size for everything i would want to carry with me while carrying a clutch, it's soft and smooth, flexible and it doesn't fuzz or come apart like other leopard clutches i've had in the past. j'adore so hard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

French Girl Beauty

Monday, 13 October 2014

~ bonjour beauties. it's makeup monday and who better to teach us about makeup and hair than french girls? i can across this article on vogue.com and needed to share it with you all. i subscribe to a very similar beauty philosophy for my own everyday beauty: minimalism at its finest with an emphasis on looking like the best version of myself by accentuating, not covering up. i've linked a few of my favorites products to achieve my everyday beauty look. give the article and read and share your everyday beauty essentials with us!

Style x Beauty Dept




YSL Touché Eclat
Nars Blush in Nico
Nars Eyeshadow in Abyssinia
Make Up For Ever Smokey Extravagant Mascara
Nars Larger than Life Eyeliner
MAC Ruby Woo
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso
Bumble and Bumble Texture Hair (Un) Dressing Creme



xoxo
Oz

{Makeup Bag Diaries} : Aleesha Harris from Covet and Acquire

Monday, 6 October 2014

~its makeup monday and we are happy to share with you local style and beauty blogger Aleesha Harris's makeup favorites. Aleesha's day-to-day look is usually centered around a light eye, strong brow and bold lip {our favorite}. being a beauty and style blogger, Aleesha's makeup drawer resembles ours: a mountain of miscellaneous products. to keep her everyday go-to's neat and tidy, she uses a Louis Vuitton pouchette. this mini bag full of beauty goodies helps Aleesha get to and from her office to beauty and fashion events quickly without having to carry around a bulky bag. check out her favorite must haves below and be sure to follow Aleesha's blog : Covet & Acquire and instagram: @aleesha_h

Aleesha always has at least two Nivea Pearly Shine but like all other beauty bloggers, she's always carrying a zillion lipsticks. Like Aleesha says, "girl's gotta have options". Her favorite red lipsticks: NARS Cinematic in Short Circuit {limited, part of the Guy Bourdain collection~ similar color here}and Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick in Rouge 01. for an extra boost, Aleesha likes to swipe on some GOSH prime'n'set Primer and Mattifying Setting powder followed by a brow touch up with MAC Pro LongWear Brow Set in Quiet Brown. Finishing her makeup with her absolute favorite mascara, Bourjois Paris Volume 1 Second pulls together her every day look. some beauty advice from Aleesha:
"I always carry OPI Wipe-Off! acetone-free lacquer remover wipes because there is nothing worse than sporting a seriously rundown manicure"
xoxo

{Makeup Bag Diaries}

Monday, 29 September 2014

~ tarah and i are always asked what we use as personal makeup given we have large quantities of makeup in our kits. what we use for fashion, bridal and beauty makeup in our kits doesn't always translate to our personal use but for the most part, we are both guilty of pulling from our kits to use on ourselves. we decided to start a series called {Makeup Bag Diaries} showcasing the personal makeup bags of ourselves and some of our favorite local bloggers. this is a little peek at my personal makeup. click the links below to see the brands i love and adore. we hope you enjoy all the beauty!



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xoxo
Oz

ps. be sure to check out our makeup websites: Oz {www.ozzandiyeh.com}, Tarah {www.tarahkostenko.com}