Desperately Seeking...

Booties. Not only a huge Fall trend, but I think just a huge trend in general this year. The simple fact that they are referred to as "booties" makes me want a pair even more! I just can't decide what my perfect pair looks like: peep-toe or closed toe. Pointy or rounded. Velvet, suede, leather. Black or gray, the IT color for Fall. Ruffles, bows, platforms. So many options! I'd prefer to purchase only one really fabulous pair that I can wear with everything in my closet, from dresses and skirts to skinny jeans. Here are some booties that have caught my attention:

Steve Madden "Chelseey" Bootie.

I like both the gray and the black suede. The added platform will make walking a bit easier!

Elizabeth and James Calf Hair Bootie

How extravagant and gorgeous are these?

Classiques Entier Mayfield Bootie

A sweet, unabashedly feminine shoe that would look amazing with a dress.

These Michael Antonio booties would go with everything! And they are inexpensive on Lulus.

So chic. Marc by Marc Jacobs

Charlotte Russe has some great options at affordable prices. I really love the cuff detailing on these.

I completely regret not buying these JC's. They aren't really booties, but they offer the same type of feel. If I ever find these, I'm grabbing them!

What do you girls think of booties? Which are your favorites? Have a beautiful weekend!

 

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Phyto: Phytocitrus Restructuring Mask

I first heard about the brand Phyto from Laura (Lollipop26) on YouTube. Since then, many other beauty bloggers and YouTubers have mentioned the brand and I became curious to try it. I love experimenting with different haircare products. Even when I find a certain product or brand that I love, I stray very easily and am always up for trying something else. A few months ago before I went on vacation to New York and Ohio, I bought a little travel pack of Phyto products at Ulta. The kit contained a Phytocitrus shampoo, a leave-in cream to tame frizz, and the restructuring mask which is essentially a very deep conditioner. I should mention that the Phytocitrus line is meant for those of us with color treated hair, but there are other types of products by the brand that vary in their purposes. The shampoo was nice, but nothing really unique in my opinion. The leave-in cream is also good, and I actually still have some left over from the trip. But the standout was definitely the restructuring mask, and so I went to Sephora a couple of weekends ago and forked over the cash - $38 dollars to be exact. I know what you're thinking. The price is...pricey. How can I justify it?

Pros:
~ This leaves my hair softer and silkier than any other deep conditioner I have ever tried. The ingredients contain: shea butter, grapefruit extracts, illipe plant butter, castor plant oil, and sweet almond protein.
~ Even after one use, the difference in my hair texture is noticeable, and I find that the results only intensify after continued use.
~ A little goes a long way! Once a week is really all you need. In between, I use Aussie's Deep moisture treatment, as well as Joico conditoner.
~ The consistency is very thick and rich, almost like a body butter.
~ The smell is slightly floral, but not overly so. I would say there really isn't much of a scent at all, which could actually be a con for some people who like their hair to be strongly scented after a shower.

Cons:
~ The hefty price tag. Once this runs out, I'll probably wait a while before repurchasing. This type of product is more of a luxury and so it's not something I would continuously buy over and over. I just wanted to treat myself!
~The trial size I previously got in the travel kit came in a tube, which I actually prefer. The tub can get cumbersome in the shower because water can get into it while I'm applying the mask to my hair. It's just a matter of preference though. I know a lot of people like tubs instead of bottles.

My recommendation if you are interested is to go to Ulta or Sephora and look into their travel size kits. It's a much better way to try a product before spending some extra money. The travel kits were about 12-15 dollars I believe.

  Any more questions? Feel free to ask if I've left something out!

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The City Of Angels

Happy Monday Everyone! I've missed you, I feel like I've been away from my little laptop for far too long. It's funny how attached to it I've become, despite the fact that I still have a lot to learn about technology. I hope you all had a great weekend as usual. Saturday I went to Los Angeles, in particular Hollywood. I was born in L.A., only live about two hours away, but had never fully experienced the magic of it. Millions of people travel to Hollywood from different parts of the world each year, and yet I had never even set foot on the walk of fame. A travesty of sorts I guess. The boyfriend and I had a great time just being tourists and enjoying the scenery. Such great people watching! I didn't really take too many pictures, but I did manage to do a quick outfit before we left:

Top: Ella Moss (Anthropologie)

White cotton eyelet shorts: Banana Republic outlet

Heeled sandals (actually very comfortable): TJmaxx

Necklaces: Lisa Taubes and HoH

Rings: Ann Taylor and a boutique

Bag: Michael Kors (TJmaxx)

Nails: Essie Boat house

We saw some great signatures at the Chinese Theatre. We were mainly interested in the old Hollywood actors ;)

Marilyn Monroe's hands. Bigger than mine!

What a legend!

Oh, and I wanted to post this from last weekend's shopping trip. I completely forgot! I will have a review of the Phyto hair masque on Wednesday.

~Phyto restructuring masque, NARS lipgloss in Albatross, MAC lipglass in Flurry of Fun. I saw the MAC gloss on my friend Katie and just had to find one for myself~

♥ Noelle

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A Rant!

I need to vent a little Readers, because well, who else is going to understand my fashion frustrations? I ordered this little jacket from Nordstrom. About a month ago.

Nick and Mo collarless ruffle jacket

Cute, right? I saw it on several blogs during the Anniversary Sale madness. I went to my store, but they informed me that the jacket was not available in my entire region. Not even 100 miles away from my region.

So I ordered it in Navy, size S.

When I received it in the mail, it was a horrid baby blue color.

I called Nordstrom, the lady was very sweet about the mix-up, and I exchanged it for the proper color.

It came in baby blue. TWO MORE TIMES!!! That color doesn't even exist on the website! It comes in heather gray, black, navy, eggplant, and taupe. No baby blue!

So the third time, I said I would take the black.

I come home from work today and to my dismay, I get a man's shirt. Not anything remotely resembling a jacket, period.

Does this look like the jacket?

Now, I love Nordstrom. I have been a loyal shopper for years now, and their customer service has never ever been short of stellar. But this is ridiculous! I'm just going to go to my Nordstrom in person instead of calling. If I can't get the jacket I want, then I'll be happy to at least get my money back.

Have any of you ever had a problem like this? It's just so surprising that this is stemming from such a reputable department store!

I still ♥ you, Nordies. But WTF?

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