12.03.2012

I'm sure like me, many of you are addicted. In between browsing for wedding ideas, fashion and beauty pictures are my favorite categories to drool over on Pinterest. This shot in particular caught my eye one day, and I've been dying to recreate the look ever since.

I can't quite tell if the girl is wearing a top or a dress, but I like the idea of a striped long-sleeved tee, a blazer, and pretty jewelry paired with jeans and boots. So that's exactly what I did:



Tee - LOFT, Blazer - Gibson, Jeans - LOFT, Boots - BCBGeneration (old, but similar here), Necklace - Baublebar (waitlisted, so still a chance to get this one! But, this beauty is just as amazing)

Nails - OPI Dating a Royal, Ring - YSL


I apologize for the slightly blurry, grainy pictures but it was extremely overcast outside when they were taken. I'm in love with my new sparkling LOFT tee, as well as my Baublebar pearls. I have a feeling both are going to appear in many upcoming posts, so stand by :)

♥ Noelle

12.01.2012

Now that our bellies have settled from stuffing ourselves silly over Thanksgiving, we look toward Christmas and the holidays. That means it's time for November's monthly round-up and question: What are your favorite three things that you have learned from other blogs/YouTube?

These bloggers have taught me how to incorporate color into my wardrobe. I was fairly bland before I got a clue that color is fabulous! Unusual color combinations, prints, and mixing casual with dressy is something I've really been able to achieve using their ideas and inspiration: The Chloe Conspiracy, Mix and Match Fashion, Lilly's Style, and Bows & Sequins. Other fashion bloggers that have taught me so much about personal style include: Veronika's Blushing, The Honeybee, and Ella Pretty. It's so difficult to put together a list because I follow so many wonderful girls who inspire me everyday. I have followed many of you since I started this blog over three years ago, but a new crop of girls are also teaching me how to cultivate my true style. If I could list everyone, I would!

My best friend Katie has beautiful style. She always looks put together, and she looks amazing in chunky jewelry and bold makeup. She's a girl's girl, and she has definitely taught me how to be glamourous no matter what the occasion.

Some of her favorite things. She loves lashes (unlike myself). Even on casual days, she looks so chic.

Always glam ♥




As for YouTube, These three girls are my go-to's for hair, makeup, and style. Michele1218 is my favorite. She is so incredibly sweet, articulate, and down-to-earth. I love her effortless style. She uses a lot of vegan products, and has taught me so much about good skincare without using harsh chemicals. She is also the one who taught me about dry shampoo. Sonia is great at makeup tutorials. She loves (and resembles) the Kardashians, so if you love that look, then she is a great girl to follow. She taught me how to apply liquid eyeliner. I was a mess until I started watching her videos. And of course, there's also Alex. She showed me how to mix metals and layer bold chain jewelry. She has her own line, very popular on bloggers :)


That was more than three, wasn't it? This was a hard question for me to answer!


♥ Noelle

11.28.2012




Blazer - Gibson
Tank - Nordstrom Rack (so pretty)
Jeans - Old Navy
Flats - Forever 21 (check stores, but these in the IT color of Fall are pretty)
Necklace - Stella & Dot
Watch - Fossil
Bracelet - Oia Jules
Nails - OPI you don't know jacques


This is that Gibson blazer in green that I told you about in my last post. See how it's much more vibrant in person? It definitely does not look like the green in the Nordstrom picture. I wonder if there are different versions of it. But I have to take a second to gripe about that. One of the perils of online shopping is that the color depicted on your computer screen is most likely not what you'll be receiving from the UPS man. I wish there was some way that companies could warn you about that. I think some do, but most don't. I guess it's the risk you take when shopping from the comfort of your couch (or bed in my case!) I love green and blue together. Throw in some burnished gold and you have a very pretty combination for the day.

Don't forget to enter my Regina Pierallini giveaway!
♥ Noelle

11.26.2012


I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mine was sheer perfection, if I do say so myself. The holidays are often a stressful time for me, but for whatever reason, this year's festivities have been surprisingly relaxed. I think any time away from work and instead spent with loved ones is what I'm currenty craving.

Did anyone do any sales shopping? I try to avoid black Friday, and I did this year too...well, almost. I did stop at the mall very quickly on the way to San Diego. Needless to say, I didn't last long. I also ordered a couple things online, which is so much easier!

After months (maybe even a year) of lusting, I finally plopped down for this J. Crew beauty (25% off)


I still love bubble necklaces, and this one from Baublebar (a collaboration with Atlantic-Pacific) will be perfect to add lady-like polish to my outfits.


My very first Henri Bendel purchase! Although many of their pieces are quite expensive, this little crystal ring was just right for me. Love it!



The Gibson equestrian blazer is available for half the price at Nordstrom Rack! I purchased one in gray, and the green (it's a bit brighter in person) shown above. If you have a Rack near you, go check them out! It sells for $98 at a regular Nordstrom, but I scored two for the price of one at my Nordstrom Rack.



Happy Shopping,
♥ Noelle