A day in the life of... Me: October 2014

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Thursday October 30th #OOTD

Leather Peplum: Danier Leather / Trousers: Club Monaco / Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Necklace and Bracelets: Tiffany & Co. / Lipstick: NARS Audacious Lipstick in Vera

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wednesday October 29th #OOTD

Peplum: Anthropologie / Jeans: Club Monaco / Necklace: Pree Brulee / Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

Tuesday October 28th #OOTD

Shirt: The Gap / Skirt: Anthropologie / Tights: Hue / Oxfords: Frye / Necklace: Bauble Bar / Earrings and Bracelets: Tiffany & Co. / Lipstick: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Carina

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

There's nothing better than coming home after a long day at the office and running yourself a bubble bath. I was recently sent some products from the Lush Cosmetics Halloween Collection and I couldn't wait to start using them. I am a huge lover of all things Lush; from their face masks to their body lotions, it is hard for me to leave the store without a couple of "necessary" purchases. The product I will be reviewing today is the Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar, which not only smells good and creates a nice frothy bubble bath but also makes the water sparkle without leaving sparkles on your skin. Made with Lime, Grapefruit, and Juniperberry Oils, Cinnamon Sticks, and Gold Glimmer Lustre Golden Glitter amongst other ingredients. The bar honestly left my skin feeling smoother and more hydrated than before. During my bath the water almost felt creamy and lotion like. It was like no other bath product I have used and to know that it was handmade with fresh ingredients just added to the experience.

1) Unwrap the Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar from the packaging and start running your bath. Try not to expose the bar to too many different surfaces, as the glitter rubs off extremely easily. As you can see I placed it on the Lush packaging until I was ready to use it. 2) Put the Bubble Bar under the running water and allow it to crumble into the water. You can use your hands to speed this process up or let the pressure of the running water take care of it.

3) As the bar is dissolving you'll notice the water starting to get orangey, start swishing around the water to mix the bubbles throughout. Also, any crumbles that fell into the tub and didn't completely dissolve can be broken down more with your hands. 4) Once you have filled up the tub enough and you have tested the water temperature, de-robe and enjoy. It is time to relax and enjoy the subtle scents of the bar.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Monday October 27th #OOTD

Trousers: Club Monaco / Sweater: J Crew / Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Necklace: Bauble Bar / Bracelets: Tiffany & Co. / Lipstick: Bite Beauty for VIB Rouge

Thursday October 23rd #OOTD

Skirt: Anthropologie / Blouse: Aritzia / Necklace: Bauble Bar / Booties: Aldo Shoes / Tights: Hue / Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

Best Dressed Week #43

Kris Jenner at the 2014 Angel Ball wearing a 20's inspired silver gown with black manicure, dark berry lip, and kohl rimmed eyes. Also at the Angel Ball, Blake Lively and her baby bump in a light yellow Gucci gown with plunging neckline. Lorraine Schwartz jewels, half-up/half-down straight blow out, and light pink lip completed her look.

Lily Collins at the 'Love, Rosie' Rome Film Festival Premiere wearing a purple ombre Elie Saab Couture gown with Vita Fede jewels, OHG wavy bob, bold berry lip, and dark manicure. Rachel McAdams at the 2014 Canada Walk of Fame Awards wearing a monochromatic Zuhair Murad Couture gown with Kwiat jewellery, size parted waves, statement red lip, and smokey eye.

Jennifer Lawrence at the Elle's 21st Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration wearing a lace Oscar de la Renta frock, Rodo clutch, Christian Louboutin black sandals, studded waist-belt, tasselled waves, red lip, and smokey eye. Reese Witherspoon also in Oscar de la Renta at the 2014 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Event. Witherspoon completed her floral look with Giuseppe Zanotti feminine sandals, Jennifer Meyer jewellery, L.K Bennett clutch, nude lip, and side-swept waves.

Naya Rivera at an Art Gallery Opening in West Hollywood wearing a berry coloured Donna Karen wrap dress with dramatic plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. Rivera finished her look with strappy gold Casadei metallic sandals, matching Charlotte Olympia gold box clutch, tasselled waves, bold smokey eye, and nude lip. Nicky Hilton at the opening of RH West Hollywood in LA wearing an animal printed Etoile Isabel Marant frock with croco print clutch, strappy black sandals, Cartier ring, multiple earrings, lightly waved locks, and flawless lip and eye makeup.

Jennifer Garner at the 10th Anniversary Pink Party wearing a fuchsia Christian Dior cocktail dress with peplum detailing. Completing her look were Christian Louboutin peep-toes, Roger Vivier clutch, side-swept straight blow out, and minimal makeup. Olivia Munn at the American Ballet Theatre 2014 Opening Night Fall Gala wearing a black swan-esk Lanvin feathered mini with black ankle strap pumps, polka-dot clutch, high bun, and bold pink lip.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Wednesday October 22nd #OOTD

Dress: Urban Outfitters / Tights: Hue / Oxfords: Frye / Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

RIP Oscar de la Renta

22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014

Carrie Underwood at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

Blake Lively at the 2013 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's.

Kerry Washington at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards.

Lea Michele at the 2010 Emmy Awards.

Jennifer Lawrence at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards.

Amy Adams at the 2013 Oscars.

Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2014 Met Gala.
Jessica Alba at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.

Tuesday October 21st #OOTD

Sweater: Club Monaco / Leather Leggings: Danier Leather / Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Necklace and Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

Monday October 20th #OOTD

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft / Tights: Hue / Flats: Manolo Blahnik / Bracelets and Earrings: Tiffany & Co. / Lipstick: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Greta

Sunday October 19th #OOTD

Top: Anthropologie / Jeans: 7 For All Man Kind / Boots: Aldo Shoes / Necklace: Bauble Bar / Bracelets: Tiffany & Co. / Hat: Top Shop / Lipstick: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Vera

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Current Nail Polish Collection Storage

Nail Polish is one of those products that I simply cannot resist. Like lipstick, you can never have TOO MANY colours, and one is never like the other. As my collection keeps on growing and growing I had to find more and more space and storage solutions. Currently I am using this hanging jewellery storage, that has clear plastic slots making it easy to browse and find whatever colour I am looking to. However, with that being full I have been having to use my vanity drawer to house whatever new polishes I buy, which is causing clutter and not to mention the amount of space it is taking up.

After searching for the perfect storage solution I think I have FINALLY found something that is not only a space saver but extremely cute. Introducing The Color Clutch a nail polish storage/display box that holds 18 polishes of any brand. The foam technology forms to any brand's bottle shape whether big or small. Also, like my hanging jewellery storage, the lid of the box is clear to make choosing your polish quick and simple, as long as you aren't too indecisive with what colour you want. The best part though is that it only takes up 2.5 inches of space, whether you keep it hidden in your vanity drawer or put it out on display on a shelf. Visit their website to learn more about Color Clutch and also be able to purchase your very own.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Best Dressed Week #42

Reese Witherspoon wearing a red floral embroidered Dolce & Gabbana frock at the 2014 Variety Power of Women Event in LA. Reese's H2T look was topped off with black Saint Laurent sandals, red pedicure, side-swept bob, nude lip, diamond studs, and bold lashes.

Julianne Hough at the SiriusXM Studios wearing a contrasting patterned crop-top and a-line skirt from DKNY, styled with nude sandals, pin-straight blonde bob, bronze eye, and pink-nude lip. Blake Lively at the God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards Gala wearing a oleander and lavender metallic stretch tulle Michael Kors gown, showcasing her growing baby bump. Blake was wrapped in Lorraine Schwartz jewels, side-swept curls, smoke eye, and mauve lip.

Lily Aldridge at the Gilt and BluePrint Juice Celebrate Lily Aldridge's Fall Refresh wearing a black and white striped Thakoon ensemble with Sophia Webster sandals, soft waves, natural makeup, and light mauve lip. Reese Witherspoon at the London Film Festival Premiere of 'Wild' wearing a Stella McCartney gown with multi-animal lace bodice. Witherspoon accessorized with dark manicure, gold earrings, straight blow out, and bold fuchsia lip.