Sephora F&F And OOTD

Happy Monday Readers. I can't lie and say that I love Mondays, because I don't! But, may as well make the most out of  'em. I just wanted to do a quick post about the Sephora Friends and Family Sale, going on October 22nd and running through November 3rd. I don't know about you, but I am super excited for this! I love discounts, and 20% is pretty good especially since beauty products are rarely ever discounted at Sephora.

Here is what is in my shopping cart, ready to go:

Urban Decay Primer Potion Professional Size

Buxom Buxom Mascara

NARS Blush - either the color Douceur or Sex Appeal!

Benefit Creasless Creme Shadow - Skinny Jeans

OOTD:

Navy ruffle jacket: Aryn K

Striped top underneath: Forever 21

Jeans: Express (this style is no longer available)

Flats: Tory Burch Revas (yes, I do wear them a lot now and although they are still a tiny bit uncomfortable after a few hours of wear, I still love them)

Are you planning on indulging in the Sephora Friends and Family Sale?

Let me know!

♥ Noelle

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The Lace Obsession Continues (OOTD)

I bought this lace skirt yesterday while I was looking around Express. I was on the hunt for a black dress to wear to my friend's wedding in three weeks (she wants her guests to wear black if possible) and I am growing tired of the other thousand LBD's hanging in my closet. So I needed one thousand and one. Look for it to make an appearance on this little blog in a few weeks!  This lacey skirt is made of the same material as the dress, and I love the way it fits. Not like I needed another black lace skirt, but. Um. Yeah, I don't know. There's no way to justify this purchase other than I like it! And it doesn't ride up the bum like my other lace skirt from Forever 21.

I ended up wearing it out to dinner later in the afternoon. I've been schlepping around the house for the past couple of days and it felt good to put some heels and some lipgloss on!

Must. Get. New. Camera.

Black lace skirt: Express

Blazer with ruched sleeves: Necessary Objects Via Nordstrom

White top: Love 21

Chain necklaces: American Eagle

Patent peep toe pumps with bows: Unisa Via Marshalls

Creme leather bag: Juicy Couture, have owned it for years!

Is there anything you keep gravitating to in stores, even though you already own similar items in your closet? It needs to stop Readers, it needs to stop.

♥ Noelle

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Sitting, Waiting, Wishing...

Good 'ol Jack. Jack Johnson and his music always puts me in a peaceful mood, one in which I can pretend I am on a beach in Hawaii, digging my toes into the sand and listening to the waves clapping against the shore. I get this type of wishful thinking when I am unsure about things, and right now I sort of am. I got a new job Readers! It's much closer to home than my previous job (nine miles to be exact) and it is at a school/residential center for kids with behavioral problems and emotional traumas. My job is going to be to work with the younger kids in the dorm, mainly just watch over them and make sure they aren't getting into trouble. I'm nervous because I've never really worked with kids before, and I'm not sure how good I will be at it. But I'm also very excited to get out of an office environment and do something totally different than what I was doing as an administrative assistant. Plus, I'll really get to see first hand the things I learned about in college.

So I sit. I don't start until next week. And I wait. And...why not wish for really extravagant things? I'm a dreamer, this is what I do.

A Burberry Cashmere Scarf, cuz it gets very cold here in Southern California ;)

I must admit that I've never really bought into the LV madness before, but the Damier Speedy 30 is oh so pretty, and I just love a bag resting comfortably on my arm.

I love Michael Kors, and his watches are a classic. This one in particular is my favorite. Love the mother of pearl face.

Rebecca Minkoff leather pouches. This item, out of all of my crazy fantasies, is very possible to attain =)

And of course, because the boyfriend is sick of hearing about it...

Now I know these things are quite unrealistic at the moment, but that's why it's called A Wishlist! What are you obsessing over these days?

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Mulberry For Target Collaboration

I managed to wake up early on this Sunday morning and battled zero traffic. I love that about Sundays in my suburban town. It only took two visits to two separate Target stores to find the Mulberry For Target bag I have been lusting after:

The quality is alright. It isn't bad, but it definitely isn't the real thing either. I think it's PVC, but with a slight pebbled appearance. I have really been wanting a simple black bag this Fall, and this is a great option. I have already detached the heart key chain from it, because I don't like the look of it much. In my opinion, it takes away from the classic feel of Mulberry.

This one is already sold out! And according to target.com, it won't be back until November 14th:

Did you girls take a peek at the collection online? Are you planning on buying one? Let me know in your comments! Have a great Sunday!

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Admit Two: Dinner & A Movie OOTN

Happy Friday! Another wonderful weekend to look forward to, and what better way to kick it off then dinner at a fun restaurant followed by a movie (The Social Network). I always feel like a teenager during these types of outings, except I can drink a glass of wine now and I don't have to bother calling my mother to tell her where I am. Wait, scratch that. I still often do ;)

Cardigan: Halogen (Nordstrom)

Tank: Target

Skinny Jeans: Banana Republic

Pumps: Kenneth Cole Reaction (DSW)

Bag: Mango

I added a black satin ribbon from a black dress I have.

It's always about the accessories for me. The hamsa necklace was only nine dollars at a boutique, and the sparkly "amazing" studs can be found on Lorraine Stanick's (TheCurrentCustom) blog. They were a gift from the bf.

Now I'm off to eat and be merry!

♥ Noelle

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the Balm (it really is)

Last week I stopped at Sephora, looking for absolutely nothing in particular. I was mainly trying to kill some time. I have never paid much attention to the Balm cosmetics display, hidden at the very end of an aisle. The retro type packaging is cute, but then again, so is Benefit's. However, this face palette (aptly named Balmbini) required a second look and it was love at first swatch.

The packaging IS adorable, especially if you're into that type of thing. I normally don't care either way, but this palette really caught my eye.

The palette unfolds to reveal: two blushes(one a rosy pink, the other a peachy coral with gold shimmer), one highlighter(sort of like NARS Albatross), two eyeshadows(a shimmery taupe and a hunter green), one lipstick in berry red and one lipgloss with a slight hint of pink.

A closer look reveals I have already used the lip products. They are both sheer, but they still leave such a pretty stain and glow to the lips. The powder products are all extremely pigmented, soft, and buttery.

Truth be told, I actually don't care for palettes. The Urban Decay Naked palette and now this one are my only exceptions. I have been carrying this around in my purse ever since leaving Sephora with it, and it's great for touch-ups throughout the day (something I've never really done much before either). I wouldn't feature this palette if I didn't think some of you girls would love it! I suggest giving it a try, not only for yourself, but also as a sweet gift for all of the girly girls out there.

I hope you all are having a great week!

♥ Noelle

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