Favorite Fashion Friday #78

Chioma's Evolution of Style earns the honor of fav outfit of the week.  Each piece that Chioma picked is a basic on its own, the denim top, the brown ankle boots, the snakeskin clutch, and hte chunky knit infinity scarf.  However, together they create an amazing, cozy outfit.  It's like those lion robots that come together to form Voltron.

 

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Look What I Got: In My Rocks Box Lately

 

Perry Street Adriana Necklace: $64. I had this necklace on my Rocks Box wishlist.  I really loved the vintage, art deco look of the pendent.  However, I thought it was sort of an awkward length.  It was a little too short to wear under a collared shirt, but a little too long as a pendent.

Urban Gem Daffodil Earrings: $50. I was really really disappointed in these earrings.  I thought they looked really cheap.  I feel like I have seen very similar earrings in Forever 21, which isn't good when you look at the price tag on these babies.

House of Harlow Tri Cut Out Cuff: $88 (purchase here). I was in a bit of a fashion bind right before I received this Rocks Box.  I had rented a fab dress from Rent the Runway for an upcoming wedding, but I just didn't have the accessories.  I requested that Rocks Box send me a silver statement cuff and sent them a picture of the dress.  And they delivered.  This cuff went with my outfit perfectly!  Rocks Box has the bestest customer service!

Juliet & Co. Minuit Choker: $68 (purchase here).  I was really surprised as how versatile this necklace was.  I was able to wear it by itself or layered with a wider bib necklace.  I wore it with a simple tee and a collared shirt.  I actually sort of regret letting this one go.

Loren Hope Small Sarra Cuff: $58 (purchase here).  Although my blog pictures don't reflect it, I wore hte crap out of this cuff.  I was really really tempted to keep it, but I just couldn't justify it since I already have a dark purple Sarra Cuff. 

House of Harlow Triangle Trellis Drop Earrings: $68 (purchase here).  I wasn't really a fan of these earrings.  I felt like they were a bit too 90's geometric for my style.

Rocks Box Deets

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• 20% off retail price of any pieces you want to keep (all prices above reflect this discount)
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November and December Ipsy Bag Reviews

So, if the fact that the title informs you that this post is about my November and December Ipsy bags didn't inform you of how behind I am with posting about my subscription boxes....the Christmas ornaments in the photos will.  I thought I was making the photos fun and more interesting.  Because my busy schedule didn't let me test the products until this week, now the photos just look silly.  Thank you snow day!

 

Be a Bombshell Eye Base (0.09 oz. ~$14.00): I'm not exactly sure what this stuff is trying to be.  It's called an eye base and the website says you can use it to build color on it.  However, it seeps into the eye lid crease almost instantly.  So, I feel like you can't wear this stuff as a base.  So, it's just a dark brown, mediocre eye shadow...snore.

Elizabeth Mott You're so Fine Eyeliner (Full size, $18):  I sadly cannot provide you with a helpful review of this product.  I am physically unable to use liquid eyeliner.  I just wind up with skinny black lines all over my lids and no where hear the lash line.  It didn't smell like cat pee or anything weird.  That's as helpful as I can be.

J. Cat Wonder Lip Paint (Full size, $5): I love this stuff.  It's like less expensive Lip Tar!  The color is so pretty...more red than brown as it appears in the picture.

Marc Anthony Argan Oil Hairspray (1.5oz. ~ $1.50): This hair spray really holds well, but still feels light.  I didn't see any difference with the addition of the Argan oil though.

Temptu Highlighter (0.1 oz. ~ $2.75):  I am not a fan of the color of this highlighter.  It's too white and glittery.  It looks like Halloween makeup.

Beauty without Cruelty Facial Cleanser (2 oz. ~$3.00):  I love that this stuff is cruelty free and vegan.  However, that's about the only thing I loved about it.  It's soap free and is supposed to clean your skin with alpha hydroxy acids.  However, I felt like it didn't clean my face at all and just left it oily.

Cailyn Just Mineral Eye Polish (Full size, $15):  I really like this color and the formula is nice and smooth.  It stays on all day without creasing.  However, the applicator is terrible.  I needed to dab it on my eyes and blend with a brush.  This would be better in a little pot.

NYX Butter Lip Balm (Full size, $4): For a lip balm, this has A LOT of pigment, and it was fairly long-lasting.

450 Blow Out Heat Defense Spray (1.7oz. ~ $8): I love this stuff.  It made my hair much straighter and bouncier after a blow dry.  A little warning though: do NOT use too much!  If you do it will turn your hair into a grease ball.

Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara (0.1 oz. ~ $6):  I was a little mad about all the mascara I was getting in my Ipsy boxes.  But, I was not mad at all about this one.  This is my new fav.  It gives a ton of volume without clumping.

I was slightly disappointed in the value of this bag....only $29....and no full sized products.

Ipsy Deets

• $10 per month
• 5 beauty products, some full sized (2-3) in each bag
• 1 cosmetic bag

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Pattern Mixing Going Strong

Is pattern mixing still in?  I certainly hope so.  I have been pattern mixing for so long, I don't know if I can wear this blazer any other way.  Well, I am just going to power through and keep on truckin'.

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Blazer: Calvin Klein via Marshall's (worn, similar) 

Molten Blouse: Anthropologie (similar)

Shoes: ShoeMint (exact, similar)

Jeans: Banana Republic (similar)

Kate Spade Riviera Garden Bib: Bloomingdale's (similar, worn)

Pave Bracelet: Urban Gem via Rocks Box (similar)
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Crystal Brulee Bracelet: J. Crew (similar)
Watch: Michael Kors (similar)

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Favorite Fashion Friday #77

I have really been into faux fur jackets lately.  So, I picked this outfit from Some Velvet Morning as my fav this week.  I haven't pulled the trigger and purchased one yet, but every time I see some lovely lady wearing one, I am jealous.  My love of these furry coats may also be a result of my furnace crapping out last night.  I might just be trying to think warm thoughts until the repair guy gets here.

 

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Look What I Got: One Vest to Rule Them All

Are you tired of seeing this J. Crew Factory Herringbone Vest all over the Internets?  I'm not.  I freakin love it!  And I scored it so cheap before Christmas!  I got it for just $54.  Since the price was so good, I also got one for my sister.  Twinsies!  (I am only using the word "twinsies" because I used it once and the Scot asked me to never use it again.  So, naturally, I am trying to use it all the time.)

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Vest: J. Crew Factory ( Similar on Jane.com today for $32.99!!) 

Top: Target (similar)

Booties: Macy's (worn, similar)

Jeans: Banana Republic (similar)

Earrings: Kate Spade (similar)

Necklace: Jane.com (similar)

 Bangle: Bauble Bar (similar)
Pave Bracelet: Urban Gem via Rocks Box
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Spike Bracelet: Groopdealz (worn, similar)
Crystal Brulee Bracelet: J. Crew (similar)

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Dino My Gosh Dress, $30
Luck Be a Lady Dress, $47
One of a Kindhearted Dress, $35 
Just That Stripe of Gal Dress, $39
Floats Your Note Skirt, $36
Lace me Up Before You Go Go Heels, $52

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