Berry Pretty

Ok, so I know fall is well underway/almost over. That said, I have definitely found some fall faves that I would love to show you guys. What I'm really loving is a color in general, and that color is Berry. I know some people find berry tones kind of matronly or old fashion but as it was something new to my cosmetic collection I have been so excited about it.

Essie Size Matters : MAC Rebel



MAC Rebel

I love Rebel. I don't know why it took me so long to pick it up. When I went into MAC that day it wasn't even the color I intended to get but I'm so happy its the one I wound up with. It's a fresh blue toned berry lip perfect for Autumn.

Size Matters, on the other hand, seemed to be the least innovative color from Essie's Cocktail Bling collection. Innovative or otherwise it was the most unique color to my current nail collection. It applies beautifully and has such a glossy look even without a topcoat.

What colors have you guys been enjoying?

Until Next Time Guys...

xoxo

Nebulous Nails!

I was so excited to try out this new nail art trend. Not only does it look cool, but it's one of the easiest things I've ever done to my nails. It is perfection all around.

Flash

Natural Light.

I used a navy polish for the base, white, pale yellow, pale pink and periwinkle for the nebula. I also did a holographic glitter topcoat and a bit of silver glitter. Honestly a bit of polish, a cosmetic sponge and some tweezers makes this look a no brainer. Love It!

until next time....

xoxo

Molly

Pin Stripe-d

The first real outfit I've put together with the knit pinstriped blazer from forever21 I got a couple of weeks ago. LOVING this item. So comfortable, so versatile. I love the grapic-ness of the pin stripe, the clean black and white and the casual tailored effect.

Blazer: Forever 21 Scarf: Euro Store Tights: Lane Bryant

Skirt: Forever 21 Earrings: DIY

Also the weather in New York has been to die for. I love fall. I can't wait until the leaves start to properly change colors.

Until Next Time Guys....

xoxo

Molly

Bewitched



Dress: Old Navy Sale $14

Bird: Girl Props(4+ years ago)Cross: Forever 21

Skull: Boutique Claddagh: Market Stall Bird Skull: Topshop Nails: Revlon Carbonite

Found this black autumnal maxi dress at Old Navy on clearance the other day and decided it would be worth a try. It's a little different than what I would normally pick I think but ultimately I think its a cozy, versatile fall piece. I wore it with pointy shoes before this and thought it looked a little "witchy" but I don't think I mind it so much. I'll have to keep working with it to find a styling that works but I can see this being a good lazy day look. 

I finally found a Revlon Carbonite display in the Rite Aid in Grand Central the other day and grabbed the first one out of the display. It's a neat warm toned grey color but honestly without the hype I would probably have passed on this puppy. Oh well, another one for the collection.

Until Next Time Guys....

xoxo

Molly

The Muppets Take your Manicure

So, for holiday 2011 OPI is teaming up with the Muppets. I didn't think I would be this excited about a collaboration like this, that was until I realized it meant TONS of glitter.

Is the collection particularly unique, no, that said I still think glitter fans will be on board. (myself included)With a little research you can find a handful of nail swatches out there and start planning your hauls :)

The top right, Warm and Fozzie, and bottom left, Rainbow Connection, will likely be the sellout shades and I know I will be keeping my eyes peeled for this collection. Due out November 2011 the collection is perfect for the holiday party circut and for those of us who can't resist the sparkle. I swear it's an addiction.

Until Next Time Guys...

xoxo

Molly

Photo from here

Falling For It

This is just a little makeup look I wore this week that I was really in love with. Perfect for fall and just a bit vampy. Love, love, love.

The copper color is an old color from Too Faced called Socialite. It looks like they have repackaged and it's now called Copper Peony. Either way it's prefect for fall and I see myself wearing it lots and lots this month.

Until Next Time Guys....

xoxox

Molly

New Stuff!

Hey Guys! In my absence I've gotten some new goodies and thought I might share!

Forever 21 Striped Knit Blazer

IN LOVE! Once the weather here in New York gets a smidge cooler this will be on regular rotation I'm sure. I love the graphic nature of the stripe and because it's a knit it is so so comfortable! At $27.80 its on the pricey-er side from Forever 21 but a great buy none the less.

Arrowhead Earrings: Forever 21

I have to say I haven't been on board with the whole aztec/tribal trend going on for the spring/summer. Having said that, the arrowhead thing I can totally see myself running with. It's a hint of tribal with an edgy-ness and a graphic quality that better suits my sense of style. $4.80 makes these must haves for me. If I can find a pair of arrowheads with a touch of turquoise I will be very happy indeed.

Pop Beauty Nail Polish: Ultraviolet/L'oreal Double Extend Mascara: Carbon Black/ L'oreal Magic Perfecting Base

On a morning run to Ulta so my mother could stock up on essentials for her impending vacation I managed to get a pretty good deal myself. This POP Beauty nail color I have been lusting after in Duane Reade for over a year was 50% off in Ulta. I figured for 5$ I was out of excuses. On the hunt for a new mascara I settled on L'oreal Double Extend in Carbon Black, I guess I was feeling extra dramatic today. Lastly, the L'oreal Magic Perfecting Base. I have been curious about this for a while and hesitant to take the plunge because of the price. My mother and I were both getting L'Oreal mascaras today and with the brand buy 2 get 1 free I figured today was the day. I'm on the fence as of now, we'll see how my skin likes it.

Hope you enjoyed that!

Until next time guys!

xoxo

Molly

Obsessed: Nail Art

Lately I have been totally loving all kinds of nail art. I have been on a complete nail polish buying binge. I have determined it is unhealthy. However, to put all of my new polish to work I have been painting my nails with all kinds of fun designs.

First Up: Leopard Print!

Base: OPI Done Out In Deco Spots: Ruby Kisses Jungle Green Splotches:(lol) LASplash Liquid Liner in Black Onyx

This look is so much easier than it looks. (I promise!!!) This lovely chick Gemma, did a quick and easy video on how to use liquid eyeliner to create fool proof leopard print on your digits!

Next: The Reverse French (Ruffian)

White: Wet n' Wild French White Red: Revlon Red Leopard Print: Essie Topless and Barefoot (Base) Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Bronze Ablaze (Spots) LASplash Liquid Liner (Splotches)

Now this look is so hard for me to get just right but I love it all the same. The trick here is to use binder reinforcements at the base of your nail to get the half moon shape clean. Even with this little trick I can never seem to get the shape perfect...don' worry I will be practicing more. (and more and more and more)

Last: The "EEK" manicure a la Sophy Robson

Base: Jessie's Girl Fashion Friday Eye Whites:Wet n' Wild French White Eye Balls: Wet n' Wild Black

This look is so so so easy to do on your own and so much fun. Two little white lines and two dots for eyes and you're ready to roll. The original manicure done by Sophy Robson for the Giles Deacon SS 11 catwalk was with several base colors. Its easier for me personally to do it with one but another benefit to this look is that it is so easy to customize!

I hope you guys are loving this as much as I do.  Let me know if you give it a try :)

NOTD: Zoya Edyta



Natural Light

Flash

Edyta is one of the colors I snatched up from Zoya's last promotion on www.artofbeauty.com . I have to say Zoya has some amazing color choices, and this polish in particular was nearly flawless. Opaque coverage (in only 1 coat!!!) , incredibly complex, and perfect for fall. I wish I could say the customer service had been a little bit better. After I placed my order it went on backorder. The first time I contacted them they said that they could not tell me which color was responsible for the backorder and were not sure when I could expect my shipment. Two and a half weeks later when I contacted them again because my order remained in limbo I got no response. A few day later, after 3 weeks I finally got a shipment email. Once the product actually shipped it arrived in only 2 days. 

I understand that during promotions items are bound to sell out and cause delays. I would, however, appreciate a little more customer consideration in terms of delays and backorders. 

I'll be sure to show you the other colors I got as I wear them because they are all look really beautiful in the bottles. From now on though I may only be buying my Zoya at Ulta....

Until Next Time Guys...

xoxo

Molly

A Day at the Races (...and the Beach)

As per summer tradition in my house Wednesday I spent a glorious summer day in Saratoga. At this point in my life I have seen almost every racetrack in the United States. While it may not be everyone's thing it is one of my favorite parts of the summer.

It wound up being such a lovely day. Not too hot at all, almost spring-like. I was borderline underdressed for the weather. But the shirt I wore has to be one of my top 10 summer buys.

Top:Forever 21

For a mere $17 this top has such a neat detail. The front is a striped t-shirt material and the back is this just-naked-enough black transparent woven fabric. The racer back cut out is a small, interesting, on trend detail that totally makes this piece stand out.

Shorts: Forever 21 Necklace: Portobello Road

 Also, I hennaed my hair. Its subtle and gives my hair a nice faint ginger-y tint. I am very pleased with the way it turned out. Excellent hair adventure for fall :).

Earrings: Forever 21 Lips: Sleek Pout Polish in Perfect Plum

The week was rounded out with a mother daughter trip to Jones Beach. After a mere few hours and with Hurricane Irene beating down the doors we kept the visit short and sweet. A quick stop at Ikea for a cheap new dresser and tea at grandmas meant we were well out of Long Island by dinner time. (The traffic was another story altogether.)

NYC at 70 mph

It's always nice to fit in things like this as the summer comes to an end. Off to nurse my sunburn and wait for the hurricane to blow out to sea (we hope!).

Until Next Time Guys....

xoxo

Molly

Seeing Spots

So I had a spur of the moment job interview yesterday. It was through an acquaintance of my father's from our daily commute from suburban New York to Manhattan. (Around 2 hours each way five days a week...blergh.) Although the scenery this time of year is pretty impressive and will only get better as fall gets closer.

The beautiful view of the Hudson River from Metro North

Now on to what I wore for the interview. I scored this cute black and white polka dot dress at Forever 21 for a mere $14. Such a steal and I have worn it so much since. Its perfect for work and will be a great transition piece for when the weather gets a bit cooler.

Dress: Forever 21 Sweater: Old Navy (ages ago but they do simple solid cardigans every fall)

I can"t wait to rock this number with a black cardigan and colored tights. I was in upstate New York today at the races and the weather was divine. Fall is fast approaching. I am so so excited for tights weather you have no idea.

Eyes: Sleek Storm Palette Cheeks: Sleek Blush in Flushed Lips: MAC's Toxic Tale (LE)

And just for kicks a little shot of the New York Public Library from my walk to Grand Central. It looks so so pretty at night!

Until Next Time Guys!

xoxo

Molly

Birds of A Feather

Today was a typical low key work day. I went to bed before midnight last night, which happens only once in a blue moon, so this morning when I popped out of bed 45 minutes early I was all kinds of motivated to look nice. Except for my hair. My hair is almost always a catastrophe.



Top: Old Navy Shorts: Forever21



Earrings:DIY Belt:Primark

The sheer henley-esque Old Navy Top was such a good buy. I got it on sale in the summer clearance for around $10. I can see this being on huge rotation as the weather begins to change. Also since I'm only allowed to wear black or white, or both to my current job I've been on a mission to expand my black and white wardrobe.

The belt was a souvenir from my recent-ish UK vacation and it is the best 1.50 pounds I've ever spent. It's not the first time you've seen it and it won't be the last.

I have a job interview tomorrow actually and a new dress so look forward to that tomorrow or the next day.

Until Next Time Guys...

xoxo
Molly

Hitting the Ground

So these days it seems like everyone and their mother (and their brother, and their Grandma, and their second cousin twice removed) has a blog.  In an endless attempt to express our creativity and individuality we head to the internet to show everyone our stuff.  So without further hesitation here is what I wore today :).

Top: Lane Bryant (several seasons ago) Skirt: Target Belt: Primark

Necklace: DIY

Bird Skull: Topshop Snake: Street Vendor Tigers Eye: Street Vendor

 

So there you have it. A simple summer Sunday outfit so I could go the farmers market with my parents. I am seriously a Fall girl and cannot wait for boots, jackets, and tights! Alas a couple more weeks and I'll be complaining that summer is gone and its too cold.

Until next time guys... 

xoxo 

Molly