Textures

Details:

White tee & jeans - Banana Republic, Tweed jacket - Halogen via Nordstrom (last year), Pumps - J Crew (Mona Suede), Chain necklace - LOFT, Watch - Michael Kors, Bag - Chanel jumbo flap, Nails - Revlon Starry Pink, Engagement ring

Start with dark jeans, a soft cotton tee, and a chunky chain necklace. Add a tweed jacket with some chain detail and a gorgeous quilted bag. Suede pumps complete this textured look.

I've been blow drying my hair and then using hot rollers to add some extra body and to accentuate the layers. I tried it all week, and despite the fact that I've been under the weather, I find that doing the hot rollers lets me go an extra day without needing to wash my tresses. Now I see what all the fuss is about! Less time spent washing and then doing my hair means I have more time to lay in bed :)

I hope you girls are taking care! 

♥ Noelle

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leopard lush

In going through my closet the other day, I took note of just how many leopard print pieces I own. I was actually astonished. It's no secret that I love a good leopard print, but my goodness! I think I need an intervention.

Just a handful of things in my collection

Head to toe:

Just a touch:

Rachel Zoe says that it takes courage to wear leopard. I guess I agree with that to a certain extent, but then again, I consider myself to be pretty shy.

Who knows?!

On another unrelated note, I am enjoying my jumbo flap with full gusto. I am very careful about what I put in it, for fear of pens leaking, lipgloss spilling, or dirty change floating around. Paranoid much? Absolutely, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. But I am loving it!

Makeup bag (Tory Burch), Wallet (Rebecca Minkoff), HTC phone, Keys.

Although I have room in my bag to store more things, I find that this is all I need. I carry everything in my cheapie totes and other bags from H&M and Aldo, but I stay streamlined with my Chanel. Funny how that works.

♥ Noelle

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Loving: Fall & Winter Makeup

Summer makeup is unabashedly minimalistic. Throw on some bronzer and pink gloss and you're good to go. As easy as this is, by the end of Summer I'm tired of minimalism. I want glamour. What better way to pump up the volume than with dramatic Fall makeup.

Some looks to try:

 Smoky shadow and lots of liner and mascara. Sexy and alluring - perfect for Fall.

A colorful eye and next to nothing cheeks and lips.

 Defined cheeks. I love deep tawny's, mauves, and berries this time of year. It's difficult to put my pretty corals away, but Fall calls for something more dramatic.

And my personal favorite:

Dark red and wine lips. So pretty!

{images c/o Allure and Google}

Do you wear a bit more makeup in the colder months? What are you dying to try this season?

 

♥ Noelle

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The great cape

Jolt convertable cape - Nordstrom, Skinny "jeggings" - Banana Republic, Leopard flats - Steve Madden, Watch - Michael Kors, Nails - Essie Chinchilly

I love the cape trend happening in fashion right now. I think they are chic, as well as practical. However, they are usually pretty spendy and I didn't want to drop a lot of cash on one. This one from Nordstrom was reasonably priced, and the quality is amazing. It's perfect for cold nights. Another great thing about this one in particular is that it is convertable. I technically am wearing it as a coat here. If you unbutton the panels inside the arms, it transforms into the actual cape. Love! Two in one! The cinching at the waist prevents it from looking too oversized, although the silouette is still something I'm getting used to. Either way, the thick cozy fabric and large buttons were adorable enough for me to take the plunge on a cape. Next time, I'll wear it with heels. And when it finally gets cold here, I'll wear it with boots :)

♥ Noelle

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Lightscapade

Mac's limited edition MSF in Lightscapade is gorgeous! I missed out on Moon River mineralized blush a long time ago, and this reminds me of that. It is very finely milled, and when swirled with a big fluffy brush, it goes on smoothly. I love that it creates a sheen on the skin and not a glittery, chunky mess. When the light catches it just right, the effect is like candlelight. If you can find one and are in need of a subtle highlight powder, I highly suggest grabbing it.

♥ Noelle

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Little Black Pants

leopard blouse - F21, black blazer with ruched sleeves - BP Nordstrom, skinny black jeans - Banana Republic, suede pumps - Anne Michelle, ring - YSL lapis arty, necklace - Jewelmint, bag - Chanel

I'm finding that little black pants are just as versatile as the little black dress. Yes, this is a lot of black and I normally don't don so much of it at once. But with some leopard print peeking out from my blazer and a tiny hint of lapis from my ring, I felt that these details were enough for a night out on the town.

♥ Noelle

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