Independence Day Style

Independence Day Style by aprilantoinette on polyvore.com

Here's a few looks to Rock during the upcoming Independence Day Holiday. These looks reflect my personal style and were crafted with that in mind. Hopefully you can take bits and pieces of these to help inspire you with your own looks.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and all comments and feedback are welcomed.

Xxo

Makin Deals and Takin' Names

Makin Deals and Takin' Names by aprilantoinette featuring polish shoes

Athleta blue tank top / Evans orange jacket, $55 / Bisou Bisou flower print skirt / Nine West polish shoes / Wilsons Leather polka dot purse / Aqua earrings

This is the type of outfit I'd wear to a day meeting or a nice event during the day! I'm loving the colors and patterns.

Spring Flats and Things!: Another Shoe Haul

Welcome Back!

In preparation for plenty of brunch events and walking around New York, I've been shopping for more flats. I wanted to combine cute and comfy to flatter alot of different outfits. I've got quite a small collection of flats to add to my massive shoe wardrobe. Here are a few I purchased lately. Some are still available and I will try to provide links for those. Some are not! Anywho, Let's get into this Haul!

JustFab 

 All prices are different if you become a VIP. Read the rules of the membership on their site. All the styles posted here were $40.00 per pair, with my membership

www.justfab.com

Diovila

Diovila come is this beautiful green and a multi-colored pattern. They didn't have the multi in my size.

 Tuvana

Tuvana also comes in white. I am definitely going to purchase them because these are super comfy.

Maddie

Maddie features a metallic animal print that subtle. It's hardly noticeable in the picture. They are super stylist and cute.

MACY's

All the MACY's finds were purchased in store from the sale section. That means they'll be harder to locate on line. 

I purchased three pair of the INC (International Concepts) Crescente Flats in various colors. These flats are comfy and classic. Good for work and/or play. I purchased the black/white, peach, and periwinkle versions. The prices all varied but I didn't pay more than $20 for each style. Which is great because the original prices for all where over $50.00

NineWest

I recently visited the Nine West Outlet in Atlantic City. I purchased a view things while I was there. Because they were purchased from an outlet, I did not find the styles available on line.

I had to slip in a pair of pumps. These were too unique not to get.

 I also found a pair of comfy wedges for work. I wore these in one of my most recent posts.

EXTRAS!

I found these super cute, jelly like flats in DSW. I've worn them a couple times. They are so comfortable. They are from the brand MEL by melissa. Which is a new brand to me.

VINCE CAMUTO

I am always on the hunt for a classy pair of white shoes. White is the hardest shoe (in my opinion) to make. Most look super cheesy and cheap. I found these Vince Camuto wedges on sale for $55.00 at MACY's. SCORE!!!!!!

These concludes my most recent shoe haulage. I doubt I'm done purchasing for the Spring, but this is a good starting point.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I welcome all feedback!

Until Next Post

SMOOCHES

The Pink Navy

Peplum Top & Pencil Skirt Separates| NY & CO
Navy Flower| NY&Co
Navy Suede and Leather Pumps| 9W

 

Today's look encompasses some of my favorite elements. My huge flower, one of my fave color combos (pink and navy) and my favorite clothing styles (peplum and pencil skirts).

I purchased these seperates from NY&Co over a year ago (I know you keep hearing that) and decided to break them out before Fall is in full swing. I chose to pair the baby pink with Navy to try to combat it being such a spring-ish ensemble.

What are your thoughts on the colors??

Would you rock this combo in Fall?

Let me know your thoughts!!!!

LET'S TALK ABOUT MAKEUP

Okay, so I am totally obsessed with my makeup look today. Unfortunately, I used a lot of limited products. Please forgive me for that.

FACE PREP

MAC Oil Control Lotion

MAC Skin Refined Zone

Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer (for brows)

FACE

FOUNDATION: L 'Oreal True Match (n7 classic tan)

CONCEALER: MAC PLW (nc 35/nw30)

POWDERS: MAC MSFN (Dark Golden) to set foundation/ MAC Studio Careblend (Med. +) to set concealer

BLUSH: MAC Mineralized Blush (Sweet Samba: limited product)

HIGHLIGHT: MAC MSF (Perfectly Poised: limited product)

CONTOUR: ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (St. Lucia)

BRONZER: Black Radiance Pressed Powder (Bronze Glow)

EYES

MAC Paint Pot (Nubile: limited product)

Riri<3 MAC Holiday 2013 Collection Veluxe Pearl Fusion Shadow Palette (Phresh Out) ON LID & BROW BONE

MAC PLW Shadow (Always Sunny) IN CREASE

Kiss Envy Lashes ( Beyond Naturale 02)

MAC Extra Dimension Mascara

Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil (Med. Brown)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42) UNDER BROW

LIPS

MAC Lip Pencil (Half-Red)

MAC Divine Night Holiday 2013 Collection Lipstick (You've Got It)

MAC Alluring Aquatic 2014 Collection Lipglass (Clearwater)

 

 

Flaunt Your Figure

Today's Look is bought to you in part by Fashion to Figure.  A cute, simple, Aztec print dress. Comfy material. Easy to wear and easy to flatter most body shapes. I wish I would have gone one size smaller (I purchased a 3x) because it's a little roomy, but it still accentuates the parts of me that I like. So it's ok. It retails for $30.50. It comes with the skinny black belt.

My shoes were purchased from 9W. They are having a 30% off sale on already marked down shoes. I paid about $18.00 for them when they were originally over $70. It features a kttien heel (which I usually despise), a strap around the ankle, and t-strap design. Kitten heels are great for walking around Manhattan.

My necklace is also from Fashion to Figure. It was 10.00 and came with the drop studs I'm wearing.

Cowl Neck Aztec Dress: Fashion To Figure

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

The routine was simple today. The focus was to get in and out quickly and not overshadow the busy print I am wearing on my body.

PRIMER: NYX  Pore Filler for face/ Black Radiance EyeShadow Primer for entire eye area

FOUNDATION: Estee Lauder Double Wear in Bronze

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer in Medium Beige

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil in Med. Brown

POWDER: MAC MSFN in Dark Golden (for face) / Studio Careblend Powder in Med. Plus (for under eyes)

BLUSH: MAC Love Thing Mineral Blush

HIGHLIGHT/CONTOUR: Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit in Medium

EYES: MAC Naked Pigment on lid and brow bone, Always Sunny Prolongwear Eyeshadow in crease

EYELINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: Lancôme Hynose, BSS lashes

LIPS:   Jordana Easy Liner in Plush Plum, WnW Fergie Crème Lipstick in FERGIE DAILY and Vicious Varnish HighShine Lip color in LEGENDARY FACE