Staying Neutral

Black Ruffled Front Dress - Express, Charcoal Cardigan - Nordstrom, Nude Belt - J. Crew, Black Pumps With Cork Heel - Michael Kors, Bag - Aldo, Jewelry - Chanel and Forever 21

The weather has been so beautiful this week here in sunny Califonia. What better way to celebrate a warm day in January than by wearing a dress? These gams haven't seen the light of day in quite a long time. Come to think of it, they haven't even seen the light of the moon. A taste of Spring to hold me over until it really arrives. I am going out tonight and I grabbed for my neutrals. My new Cyphert bag from Aldo, my best "dinner" shoes, a great skinny belt...I'm out the door in no time flat.

Have a wonderful night,

♥ Noelle

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Aldo made me do it

I am continually amazed at how many companies are stepping up the quality and design elements of their products. I used to have so much trouble replicating pieces in my wardrobe that would resemble a high-end brand. These days, companies realize that as savvy consumers, we don't ever want to compromise quality simply because we may not have the budget for extravagant designer goods.

I was in Aldo recently and stumbled upon this gorgeous handbag:

Cyphert

With it's perfectly neutral color and the pretty tassel detail, I knew it would be a great choice for Spring. The $45 dollar price tag blew me away and before I knew what was happening, I walked out of Aldo with a pretty new bag to add to my collection. I wasn't going to do it because I am saving for something special, but how can an accessories addict resist?

It reminds me of this dream bag, one in which I would have to sell all of my current posessions (including maybe my car) to attain.

Of course not exactly the same, but I still got that whole Birkin vibe from Aldo's Cyphert. What do you girls think?

♥ Noelle

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Bella Bamba

January is one of the best times to go shopping. With my gift cards in hand, I feel like I can test things out more freely and so I try to either stock up on my must-have products or give something new a shot. Hence, my newest Benefit boxed blush, Bella Bamba. I have been dying to see this in person and I was definitely not dissapointed. It's gorgeous! It is a beautiful watermelon color with fine gold shimmer. The MUA piled it on pretty thick at the counter, which I didn't like because it made me look too flush. However, applied with a lighter hand the way I normally do my blush, the effect is so pretty and glowy.

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It looks very similar to Lauren Conrad's. Since I always love her makeup, I'm happy to be able to re-create it.

♥ Noelle

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