Teal

Teal vest - F21 (recent), black pocket tee - Madewell, Jeans - BR, leopard scarf - Angl (old), Pumps - Nine West "Ambitious", Earrings - BR (old), Ring - Kendra Scott, Nails - Chanel Black Pearl

I hope you all had a good St. Patrick's day! It was cold and rainy here, so although I was contemplating wearing my green Spring Fling dress, the weather just wouldn't allow it. Instead, I opted for a teal vest/jacket that I bought while on a Forever 21 "spring" wardobe venture. Teal is a shade of green, right? I was worried I'd get pinched all day, so I threw on some green jewelry for good measure...just in case!

I had my first glass of green beer, and I must say that it made the experience more fun.

♥ Noelle

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sonya renee

Nobody makes delicate, intricate jewelry like Sonya Renee. I discovered her on YouTube, and after my fiance purchased the "amazing studs" from Lorraine, I became hooked. The Current Custom only sells a tiny amount of Sonya Renee jewelry, so I highly recommend going to the actual site in order to really see just how many beautiful pieces they sell.

These gorgeous CZ studs are by far my most worn earrings.

Last week, I decided to finally place another order after holding off and stalking the site for months. In general, Sonya Renee pieces aren't expensive, so I'm not sure why I waited so long to get the items I had been wanting.

Again, I was throughly impressed with the quality and attention to detail.

Gum Drop Earrings

 They come in other colors too!

Mini Initial Script Necklace

The chain is 16" long, and the initial itself is really sweet and tiny. It would be great to layer, but I'll probably wear it mostly on its own. I love it. It can stand for my name, or for the boy since our names both start with "N".

I wasn't contacted by Sonya Renee's company, so please don't think that this post is in any way sponsored. I was just so excited when I received this package in the mail this evening, I had to share it with you. After a stressful day at work that was complete with a slight migraine, this definitely cheered me right up :)

♥ Noelle



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Nautical

Striped tee - Madewell, Poplin Jacket - Necessary Objects via Nordstrom Rack (old), Jeggings - BR, Green flats - Zara (old), Necklace - Jewelmint, Bracelet - J. Crew, Ring - YSL, Lips - Lancome Rouge in Love lipstick in Corail in Love (So pretty! Review to come).

 I had been looking for the perfect crisp striped top for months. I tried LOFT and J. Crew, but the fit was always off. I went to Nordstrom to check out some Splendid tees, but the one I had liked online was sold out. I even tried stores like Forever 21, but the material usually felt too flimsy. I then took a stab at Madewell, and there it was - the perfect striped tee, made from soft cotton. The whole nautical, beachy vibe is right up my alley. Classic enough to look polished, yet casual for a relaxing weekend. It acts as a backdrop for my nautical themed jewelry.

♥ Noelle

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Spring Fling

Dress - Lush via Nordstrom, Necklace - H&M, Bracelets - Etsy, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Earrings - Chanel, Leopard Heels - Guess (old), Sunglasses - F21, Nails - DL "PYT"

This dress is actually a super bright green in person. Somehow, my camera couldn't capture its true color. Either way, it's my new favorite dress for Spring.

I hope you all had a beautiful weekend!

♥ Noelle

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Kaleidoscope

 Just a quick post for today! I know I'm a little late, but I was browsing street style photos from NYFW the other night. Everything is so vibrant! I can't get enough of all the color we are seeing everywhere. The celine totes are my personal favorite.

Photos from Elle, Fashionologie, Marie Claire, The Sartorialist, and Harper's Bazarre

♥ Noelle

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Current Skincare Loves

Left to Right:

1. Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes in Evening Soothe. These have been my go-to makeup remover wipes for the past few months now. The quilted texture gets every trace of makeup, and the scent is relaxing for nighttime use. I've come to realize that many brands make great wipes (I still love Yes to Cucumbers and Neutrogena). However, I can always find Pond's on sale so I keep repurchasing.

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. This works wonders on heavy duty mascara, especially my Benefit "They're Real" which is known for being difficult to remove.

3. Josie Maran Argan Oil. This has been raved about from so many bloggers. This is my newest skincare addition, as I just added it to my nightly routine two weeks ago. I already love it, and can't believe how soft and supple my skin looks and feels when I get out of bed in the morning. I slather it everywhere. I concentrate on my skin, but it can also be used on cuticles, hair, and anywhere that needs a serious dose of moisture.

4. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado. Now that I'm in my late 20's, I notice just how sensitive the delicate skin around my eyes are.  I don't have any lines yet, but I do need moisture. This eye cream is amazing. This is my second jar, but it lasts forever. A little goes a long way. I use it not only before bed, but also in the morning underneath my concealer. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it!

5. ROC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. I mainly use this for preventative measures. I'm still fairly young ;) But I've said before that I do have little lines between my brows. I don't use it every night because it does irritate my skin slightly, but I try to apply a bit at least four times a week.

6. MAC Fix+. This is the travel size that came out with some collection I'm sure. I spray this on after applying my makeup, as well as right before bed. No reason why really, it just feels so refreshing and I love that scent. I didn't think it set my makeup well until I started spraying some on before using my MUFE HD powder. That does the trick, and my makeup stays on a few hours longer.

* I completely forgot to include my Cetaphil cleanser. It's gentle, it's soothing. It's perfect.

I'm always curious about skincare products, so there are a few things I want to try. I've heard some of you girls rave about Peter Thomas Roth. His correction pads are on my wishlist. I also have a friend that is sending me some goodies to test out ;)

What are your current skincare loves?

♥ Noelle

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