I love wearing bold lipstick but I always get it on my teeth and I hate reapplying after one sip of a drink. One of my favorite tricks is to layer a favorite shade over a longwear. I kid you not, it lasts all day. Working for CoverGirl, I obviously tried the Outlast longwear and it works amazingly. I have looked for other drug store versions and have not been able to replicate so it really is my #1 recommendation. For Red lips, I use Outlast in Everreddy and once it dries I apply Lip Perfection in Hot.

For hot pink lips, I use Outlast in Dusty Rose and Lip Perfection in Spellbound.

One of the undeniable staples of a woman’s wardrobe is the white oxford. It’s a classic must-have and can be worn in an infinite amount of ways. I realized yesterday that I have 6…oops I don’t feel guilty.

via pinterest

Platforms from Aldo, $100

Gold shell clutch from Topshop, $76

Sandate Heel from Aldo, $49

Cream Lucite Marble Box Bag from Topshop, $90

There are some things that I won’t do. There are less things that I won’t wear. A fanny pack is not one of those things. Those who know me well know that I’m unabashedly unafraid to bust them out at occasions other than a music festival or an amusement park. Some of the people dare to look down on this habit. I realize that not all fanny packs are cute or flattering, but some are! And I would like to share those with you now. Beware: some of them appear under the guise of “belt purse”. Click on pics to shop!

A friend from work pointed this out to me. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. designed “the bottle” which is inspired by Italian women who accessorize with fresh flowers. How chic is that?

PS: here’s Elsa in her modeling days

via Elsa Peretti Designs & here

White Clutch – ASOS, Red Grill - Amazon, Red Dress – Modcloth, Blue Party Dress – Modcloth, Striped Platform – Modcloth, Red Fedora – ASOS, Blue Belt - ASOS, Feather Earrings – ASOS, White Wedge – Modcloth, Nars Red Lipstick – Sephora,  Sunglasses – Forever21, White Shorts – Bloomingdales,  White One Piece - Net -A- Porter,  Blue Dress – Rebecca Minkoff,

I came across the art of Viv Strauss via A lovely being and immediately fell in love. I like everything about her work from the price to the color to the characters and I thought you would too. Check out her shop here.

A few things I’m loving right now. Click pictures for sources.

Large Hats

Long Skirts

Khaki Suits

Floral Prints

Brights

Cropped pants

Backless (always)

And this…

While I do have a few preppy tendencies, I wouldn’t consider myself or my style “preppy”. Why then am I tempted (attempting) to monogram everything from beer glasses to bed sheets?

I’ll tell you why, because it’s adorable. Annnnd I might be a little excited about our monogram: PBR.

via Erin Ever After and Williams Sonoma

So…I want to wear fresh flowers in my hair but these accessories from Twigs & Honey are making me want to reconsider….