fashion – as we venture

My Beauty Picks from Allure Best of Beauty 2017

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017bath, body, fashion, Nails, shoppingLeave a Comment

Fall is officially here and there is so much to look forward in fashion and in beauty.
On the beauty front, Allure published their Best of Beauty 2017 awards. Being the product junkie that I am, I couldn’t wait to pick up the magazine, so I started browsing the award list online, from 2016 & 2017. Below, I have compiled a short list based on price, the Allure review and if I need I will actually put the item to regular use.

Pat McGrath Labs LUST: MATTETRANCE™ lipstick $38
My thoughts: I am still searching for the perfect red lip
Review

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk – $34
My thoughts: I have some NARS matte lip pencils, but would love a longer neutral lipstick.
Review

Cloud nine- ColourPop- $5
My thoughts: does this brown with undertone of purple make my eyes pop?
Review

La Roche Posay- $28
My thoughts: It’s a french brand that could be surprisingly good compared to Neutrogena
Review

JINsoon Nail Lacquer in Audacity $18
My thoughts: Reminds of a brighter version of OPI’s Lincoln After Dark
Review

Garnier Fructis Moisture Lock 10-in-1 Rescure Leave in Spray $6.99
My thoughts: My hair always need help
Review

Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Perfect Edges Extra Hold $5.49
My thoughts: I’ve been working out again, so a neat pony is always clutch
Review

Neutrogena Rainbath Body Wash $7.49
My thoughts: I love the smell of a good shower, during and post
Review

Flower Beauty Flower Pot Powder Blush $10
My thoughts: I need a new blush and hit pan a looong time ago
Review

Milani Amore Matte Metallic Lip Creme in The Ultimatte $9
My thoughts: This color looks rich and fab
Review

Differin Gel $13.99
My thoughts: Caroline Hirons put this in her hall of fame
Review

Links I Like- Week of 7/2/17

July 10, 2017July 17, 2017Accessories, fashion, Links, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

A relationship contact, similar to a rental agreement, good for 12 months, from the same author of The 36 Questions that Lead to Love.

Smith College is teaching students to face failure.

Dear Club Monaco, I want this and this and that.

Truly heart warming.

KREWE collaborates with Mazzuchelli to make these Stella shades.

Links I like – Week of 6/18/17

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017art, dining, eating, explore, fashion, food, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Beach brain with this gram.

Lisbon is all over my Instagram and I loves seeing the blog post from Lily Pebbles.

Jared Kushner’s security clearance is being questioned, what’s his background?

Hilton Head and low country dining involves great taste and service.

Southern Charm: Savannah….the photogenic tourist guide, looks promising.

NY Times says the sweet spot for Rose is $15 to $20 bucks, OK!

Dipping my toes in french clothing with Maje, they are having at 50% off sale.

Have a happy Monday ♥

Comme des Garcons exhibit @ The MET

June 21, 2017June 22, 2017art, explore, fashion, manhattan, sightseeing, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

“Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between—Gallery Views”

Clothing is art? Not sure, go see this exhibit and then decide. The fabrics, tailoring, wigs and colors fuel this question. If that isn’t enough all of the pieces literally prompt you to decide with titles such as:

Absence/Presence
Design/Not Design
Fashion/Anti-Fashion
Object/Subject
Clothes/Not Clothes

The exhibit is cozy in size and can be viewed in under 45 mins. I love that the exhibit allows viewers to take any route through a maze of pure white massively curved walls, where the clothing peeks through at every turn.