Tuesday, February 28, 2012

What's Good: nectarclothing.com

I looked at the Oscar outfits from Sunday and saw that they were all pretty much boring and tired so I decided not to do a post on it. However, if any of you want to see my favorites and want a post on them let me know and I would be happy to write one. Now to this blog post. Nectar Clothing is another fast fashion boutique type of store. They have a couple locations in California in the Redwoods area and a fabulous website. So here are my picks!

Accessories:

Classy Dame Satchel

Classy Dame Satchel
$46.99
Also Comes in black and white but I like the bright orange for spring.

Battle Ground Ring

Battle Ground Ring
$10.99
I love this type of ring I think they make a great statement.

Gold Tin Bangles

Gold Tin Bangles
$14.99
I've said it before and I'll say it again: you can never have too many bangles.

Shiny Fossil Rock Necklace

Shiny Fossil Rock Necklace
$14.99
Love a statement necklace.

Classy Derby Hat

Classy Derby Hat
$28.99
I love these floppy hats.

Shoes:

Sticks and Stones Platform Heel

Sticks and Stones Platform Heel
$34.50
Wear these with a maxi dress or skirt for a 70s chic look.

Tops:

Ombre Me Pink Tunic

Ombre Me Pink Tunic
$34.99
This top is so cute!

Ruched Sleeve Linen Blazer

Ruched Sleeve Linen Blazer
$38.99
Blazers are great and linen makes this one perfect for warm spring days.

Leopard Print Cardigan

Leopard Print Cardigan
$36.99
This leopard print is a classy one reminiscent of Dolce & Gabbana.

Polly Tunic Top

Polly Tunic Top
$29.99
Wear this tunic with some bright leggings or skinny jeans.

Sophisticated Spring Top

Sophisticated Spring top
$29.99
I like the navy one better but it wouldn't let me copy the picture.

The Betty Blazer

The Betty Blazer
$38.75

Dresses:

Antique Doily Dress

Antique Doily Dress
$34.99
Lace is very feminine and pretty.

The Audition Dress

The Audition Dress
$36.99
Perfect poppy pink for spring.

Lady Vegas Dress

Lady Vegas Dress
$37.50
This dress provides a subtle hint of skin while still remaining classy.

Outerwear:

Minka Faux Fur Coat

Minka Faux Fur Coat
$76.99
I want this coat!









Sunday, February 26, 2012

What's Good : CHANEL Makeup...Duh

As of today I can officially say that I have tried and love Love LOVE CHANEL makeup. Nordstrom is having a beauty event and I went to get my makeup done by CHANEL. I insist that you go to the next one if you haven't gone before. I got my cuticles oiled, a facial and a ton of free samples (love samples). The man that did my makeup was a CHANEL makeup artist not a Nordstrom employee and he was amazing (his name was Jeremy). He talked to me about his makeup artist training in Paris when he was nineteen and we talked about makeup and fashion designers. He was just fantastic. I've had my makeup on since three and it is currently 11:38 and it's still on perfectly! And the packaging is to die for! These are the products that were used for my CHANEL look:


CHANEL HYDRAMAX + ACTIVE SÉRUM ACTIVE MOISTURE BOOST

Hydramax + Active Serum Active Moisture Boost
$82-$115
This felt amazing on my skin and it has a built in makeup base so it's a two in one!

CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE LONG-WEAR FLAWLESS FLUID MAKEUP SPF 10
Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10 in "12 Beige Rose"
$55
This has stayed on for almost 9 hours and I even have combination skin. Concealer didn't even have to be used which is totally awesome.

CHANEL POUDRE DOUCE SOFT PRESSED POWDER
Poudre Douce Soft Pressed Powder
$50
This powder does not make your face look cakey or powdery which is definitely a plus.

CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH
Joues Contraste Powder Blush in "Imprevu" (I'm pretty sure. It's lighter on the skin)
$43
He used this bronzey blush color to contour my cheekbones and to add some color to the apples of my cheeks. It's really lovely.

CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYESHADOW
Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow in "Eclosion"
$58
He created a soft smokey eye with these gorgeous pinks and purples.

CHANEL STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG LASTING EYELINER
Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner in "Violine"
$30
Jeremy lined my upper and lower lash lines with this creamy eyeliner and then put the darkest color in the eyeshadow quad over it to create a smokey look.

CHANEL INIMITABLE INTENSE MASCARA MULTI-DIMENSIONNEL SOPHISTIQUÉ
Inimitable Intense Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistique in "Purple"
$30
This purple black mascara is beautiful.

CHANEL LE CRAYON LÈVRES PRECISION LIP DEFINER 
Le Crayon Levres Precision Lip Definer in "Pretty Pink" ( I think, he didn't tell me so this is my best guess)
$29
This just defines the lips and makes them pop out a bit more.

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOR 
Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Coulour in "37 L'exuberante"
$32.50
I went in knowing that I wanted my look created around this lipstick. I love this color so much. It's very fun to wear and stays on forever without drying your lips out. I ate, I drank and it did not come off, also it didn't get on my teeth which is wonderful because that is not cute.




Friday, February 24, 2012

What's Good: ASOS Men

I promised the men's picks and here they are! So hopefully through the help of this post you can take your man (or yourself if you are a boy) from looking like this:



to looking like this:



Accessories:

ASOS Lightweight Oversized Knitted Beanie ASOS Leather Look Holdall

River Island Leather Belt  ASOS Multi Elastic Chino Belt

River Island Buckle Belt Ted Baker Loop Belt

ASOS Bead and Metal Bracelet Emporio Armani Stainless Steel And Leather Link Bracelet

ASOS Lightweight Oversized Knitted Beanie River Island Skull Rosary Necklace

ASOS 2 Tone Plastic Clubmaster Sunglasses ASOS Wood Effect Wayfarer

ASOS Gold Aviator Sunglasses D&G Square Aviator Sunglasses

ASOS 2 Tone Plastic Clubmaster Glasses Ray-Ban Printed Wayfarer Sunglasses

ASOS Slim TieASOS Slim Tie

ASOS Slim Tie ASOS Textured Tie

ASOS Slim Tie ASOS Slim Tie
D&G Leather Wallet Boss Black Plaque Wallet
Hoodies & Sweatshirts:

Edwin Crewneck Sweatshirt Selected Phil Shawl Neck Knitted Sweat

Jackets & Coats:

ASOS Biker Jacket ASOS Wool Pea Coat In Houndstooth

G-Star Brando Leather Jacket G-Star Ontario Hooded Jacket

Jack & Jones Premium Tech Montreal Parka Jacket Diesel Jantares Jacket

Jack & Jones Vintage Stone Anorak Ted Baker Cotton Sateen Blazer

Jeans:

ASOS Slim Fit Jeans In Dark Blue ASOS Dark Wash Slim Fit Jeans

Diesel Zathan 73N Bootcut Jeans Diesel Larkee 73N Straight Jeans

Diesel Zatiny 88Z Bootcut Jeans ASOS Dark Blue Slim Fit Jeans

ASOS Indigo Skinny Jeans ASOS Slim Fit Blue Black Jeans

Diesel Shioner 68R Slim Jeans

Sweaters & Cardigans:

ASOS Textured Sweater Selected Mark Shawl Neck Sweater

Selected Lord Cardigan

Shirts:

ASOS Slim Fit Shirt With Curved Collar ASOS Slim Fit Shirt

ASOS Smart Chambray Shirt

Shoes & Sneakers:

ASOS Cuff Plimsolls ASOS Leather Lace Up Derby Shoes

ASOS Leather Sole Derby Shoes Adidas Originals Court Deck Vulc Mid Trainers

Alexander McQueen For Puma Street Climb Mid Heavy Canvas Sneakers Toms Canvas Classic Espadrilles

ALDO Princegeorge Smart Shoes Pointer Barajas II Shoes

River Island Suede Moccasin Loafers ASOS Lace Up Leather Sole Derby Shoes

River Island Multi-Eyelet Military Boots Boxfresh Switch Leather Hi-Top Sneakers

Aldo JANN Lace Up ShoesVans SK8-Hi Sneakers

Vans California SK8 Hi-top Sneakers Nike Air Royal Mid Leather Sneakers

Shorts:

ASOS Denim Short In Tobacco Suit Classic Chino Shorts

Suits & Tailoring:

ASOS Slim Fit Gray Suit ASOS Slim Fit Charcoal Suit

ASOS Slim Fit Gray Tuxedo Suit Pants River Island Davis Pants

ASOS Slim Fit Tweed Hunting Blazer ASOS Slim Fit Tweed Blazer in Gray

ASOS Slim Fit Dark Navy Suit ASOS Slim Fit Gray Tuxedo

ASOS Slim Fit Blue Suit

Swimwear:

Orlebar Brown Bulldog Swim Shorts

Pants & Chinos:

River Island Nolan Chinos ASOS Heavyweight Slim Chino

T-Shirts & Tanks:

Humor Anglo Pocket Tank River Island Roll Sleeve Button Neck Top

ASOS Long Sleeve Top With Pocket In Heavy Weight Jersey Selected Double Layer Long Sleeve Top

Underwear:

Emporio Armani Contrast Seam Trunks Boss Black Speed Trunks

Diesel Logo Waistband Trunk Emporio Armani Pure Cotton Trunks

Diesel Fresh And Bright 3 Pack Trunks House Of Holland Trunks

Diesel Lounge Shorts

Watches:

Michael Kors MK8077 Watch Michael Kors MK2250 Leather Watch

Armani Exchange Black Steel Watch River Island Watch With Rose Gold Case

Diesel Oversized Watch With Canvas Strap