F2F Week: Fine as Wine

Dress| Fashion to Figure
Belt| Burlington Coat Factory

Today's Dress comes from Fashion to Figure. As a matter of fact, all of my outfits will be coming from Fashion To Figure this week. I tried to locate it on their website but as of now it isn't posted there. This dress comes in this beautiful wine color and also in black. It does have a skinny belt that accompanies it but of course I added my own touch with the chain belt (purchased years ago). I also opted for animal print accessories and sleek black pumps.

LET'S TALK MAKEUP 

(colors will be in parenthesis)

Because I knew I wanted to rock a bold dark lip, I kept everything else on the face pretty simple. No eyeshadow or liner.

FACE PREP:

MAC Mineralized Gel Moisturizer

Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer

Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer

FACE:

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (Bronze)

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural (Dark Golden)

MAC ProLongWear Concealer (NC35/NW30)

MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder (NC30 to set concealer)

Black Radiance Pressed Powder (Mocha for contour and as eyeshadow)

MAC Blush (Eternal Sun)

MAC Extra Dimension Skin Finish (Magnetic Nude/limited product)

BROWS:

Maybelline Define a Brow (Medium Brown)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42)

LASHES:

KFL05 by KISS

MAC Extended Play Mascara (GigaBlack)

LIPS:

MAC Chestnut Lip Pencil

MAC Media Lip Stick

 

"The Secretary" & Why I wear Belts

Today's Secretary Dress comes from Asos.com. Asos is a trendy stylish site and they feature a plus size line called Curve. This Asos Curve dress was purchased about two years ago but I only managed to wear it once. The dress came with out the belt.

I want to touch on the reasons why I belt the majority of my clothes!!!

1. It creates a more curvy silohette. 

I dont have curvy hips so cinching my waist with belts gives my shape that illusion.

2. Belts are an accessory and they add flare to any drab or boring outfit.

I feel that by adding accessories to an outfit, it sort of makes it your own. Shows your creativity.

3. Instant Altering. Using a belt for what it was actually created for. To alter the shape of clothing. I tend to go up a size in my clothing. Instead of taking it in or exchanging it. I belt it and that alters the outfit to my liking.

4. I just happen to love them. Point blank period.

I hope this post puts belts in a whole new perspective. I know it's one of the most important accessories in my wardrobe.

BLACK & WHITE WEEK: Horizontal Stripes

BLOUSE| Fashion To Figure
SKIRT| Old Navy
BELT| Asos Curve
HOSE & SHOES| Torrid

Today's Look is the last installment of this Black & White Series. I love pairing black and white with shades of pink (because pink is my favorite color).

This ensemble features a button front blouse from Fashion To Figure. I purchased it a while ago so unfortunately it is no longer available.

The skirt however was purchased recently from Old Navy. It is now on sale for $15 on-line. I suggest going into the store because I got it for $9.00

Pointe-Knit Circle Skirt

My spider web stockings feature the oh so sexy line up the back of the stockings. They were purchased from Torrid. Some say they are a bit pricer but I can count on their hose to last.

SPIDERWEB TIGHTS $15

My studded patent pumps were also purchased from Torrid. They weren't purchased this year so unfortunately they aren't available either.

 

 

Studded Patent Leather Pumps|TORRID.COM

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

[colors and shade names will be in brackets]

Today's Regimen featured different skincare. Because I wear makeup throughout the week, I like to exfoliate once or twice throughout a 7 day period. So I prepped my skin for makeup by exfoliating with Philosophy's Micro-Delivery Exfoliating Wash

PRIMER: Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

BROWS: Sonia Kashuk Long Wearing Twist Up Pencil [haze]

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teinte Idole 24 hr [450}

CONCEALER: MAC Prolongwear [NC35/NW30]

POWDER: MAC MSFN [Dark Golden]/ MAC Studio Careblend Powder [Medium Plus]

HIGHLIGHT: MAC Magnetic Appeal Extra Dimension Powder

CONTOUR: Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer [brown bronze]

BLUSH: Black Radiance Artisan Color Blush [ Warm Berry]

EYES: Carine Roitfeld Desert Camoflage Palette for MAC (limited edition) and MAC Prolongwear Eyeshadow [Always Sunny] in the crease.

EYELINERS: MAC Graphblack TechnaKohl Liner/ NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: Kiss Envy Au Naturale 03

LIPS: NYX Lip Liner [Ever]/ NYC Expert Last Lip Color [418- Sugar Plum]

BLACK & WHITE WEEK: Magenta Madness

Top| Fashion To Figure
Skirt| Old Navy
Belt & Flower| New York & Co
Jewelry| Fashion To Figure


Hey Dollies
As we continue on with Black and White Week, let's pause for a few!!! I'm having a Carrie Bradshaw moment.
okay, now back to fashion.
I paired a regular black peplum top with a striped pencil skirt

Knit Pencil Skirt Old Navy $32.94

The Flower and Belt I've had for years but they were purchased from NY&Co... I'm such a fan of over sized flowers

 

 

 

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

 

Today, I'm going to start with my skincare routine for under makeup

I cleansed my face with Amore Pacific Treatment Cleansing Foam

I moisturized with MAC Oil Control Lotion.

 

PRIMER: Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer/ Black Radiance Eye Primer

BROWS: Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Long Wearing Brow Pencil in Haze

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teinte Idole 24 hr in 450

CONCEALER: MAC Prolongwear NC 35/NW30

POWDER: MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 45/ Studio Careblend In Med. Plus (to set concealer)

EYES: MAC Patina, Soft Brown, Vapour and Carbon/ NYC liquid liner/MAC Graphblack liner

LASHES: Kiss Envy Au Naturale 03

BLUSH: MAC Sweet Samba Mineralize Blush (limited product)

CONTOUR/BRONZER: Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer in Brown Bronze

HIGHLIGHT: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Spiced Metal

LIPS: MAC Heroine Lip Pencil/Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Melted Violet

SETTING SPRAY: e.l.f setting spray

 

 

 

BLACK & WHITE WEEK: A Touch of Cobalt

 DRESS| Forever 21
 BLAZER| Fashion To Figure
BELT| Asos Curve
SHOES| NINE WEST
JEWELRY| NY Street Vendor

Hello Dollies:

We are still focused on Black and White this week. Instead of just keeping it with the simple black and white, I splashed a little bit of cobalt blue in with accent pieces

I purchased this blazer from Fashion To Figure last year. They have since bought it back but no longer in this pattern. It's on their site in plain black

Point Peplum Jacket: $32.50

The dress came from Forever 21. I purchased it about 2-3 months ago. It's no longer on their site in black. They do however have it in a variety of colors

Spotlight Scuba Knit Dress $15.80

 

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

Keeping in theme with Cobalt Accents, I played up this look with Cobalt Liner. I used a new Loreal Formula (it's a pencil) and I'm obsessed. All products will be listed below.

PRIMER: Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer| Black Radiance Eye Primer (under eyes and on brows)

FOUNDATION: MAC BB Cream in Dark| Matchmaster in 6.0

CONCEALER: MAC Prolongwear NC35|NW30

POWDER: MAC MSFN (dark golden for face)| Studio Careblend (Med. Plus for under eyes)

BLUSH: MAC PLW in Eternal Sun

CONTOUR|BRONZER: Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer (brown bronze)

HIGHLIGHT: MAC Extra Dimension Skin Finish (Magnetic Appeal: limited product)

LINERS: L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Liner (Blue Cobalt for winged liner) Rimmel London Scandal-Eyes in waterline

LIPS: MAC Twig lipstick

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow (medium brown)

MASCARA: Extra Dimension Mascara

EYESHADOW: Maybelline the Nudes Palette| Naked Pigment under brows

LASHES: Kiss Envy Au Naturale 03

I'm obsessing over my costume jewelry. Found on the streets of NY

BLACK & WHITE WEEK: Leather and Lace

SKIRT| Fashion to Figure  CARDIGAN| Marshalls SHOES| Ivanka Trump BAG| Michael Kors

Hello Dolls!!!

IT'S MONDAY. The start of a new week and the beginning of new possibilities. I wanted a focus for this week so I thought, " WHY NOT BLACK AND WHITE"?? This whole week I will be wearing black and white in it's various forms.

Today I'm rocking leather and lace.

 

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

GO BOLD or Go Home

Today's look is bought to you by ASHLEY STEWART. On a whim, I was in the store looking and decided to pick this fun and flirty dress up. I purchased it for $49.50 but now it's on sale for $34.65 

I got it in a Size 18. I don't like form fitting dresses to be super tight so I went a size up. (I'm regularly a 16W)

My necklace and earring also came from Ashley Stewart. Tribal inspired with wood accents.

My bracelet is from Lane Bryant

SHOES by ANISA (listed in yesterday's post)

 

LET'S TALK MAKEUP!!!!!

Today's Face features mostly drugstore products. I splurged on my foundation and face powder but everything else is under $20. So it's fun and affordable.

PRIMER: No. 7 Beautifully Matte Makeup Base

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teinte Idole 24 hour in 450

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer in Medium Beige

POWDER: MAC MSFN in Dark Golden (to set foundation), Studio Careblend Powder in Medium Plus (to set concealer)

BLUSH: MAC Mineralized Blush in Love Thing

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow in Medium Brown

EYESHADOW: Black Radiance Urban Identity Palette in Exquisite

EYELINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: KISS Envy

HIGHLIGHT/CONTOUR: Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit in Medium

MASCARA: Lancôme Hypnose

LIPS: Jordana Easy Liner in Tawny and Black Radiance Liquid Lip Color in Sandy Nude

Bringing In Fall with a Summer Staple

Today's Look is bought to you in part by Fashion To Figure. I bought this dress a few months ago on a whim because it was on sale for less than $20.00. It is a Summer Dress. I chose the size 3x because most of their clothing is Junior Plus Size plus I knew I would chinch the waist so it being a little bigger wouldn't be a problem.

 I chose to pair it with a wide Maroon belt (from NY & CO) to bring the colors of Fall into play. I also paired it with Tan shoes from UNISA. I've had these shoes for years and have hardly worn them. But they are super comfortable.

 The jewelry is a mixture of print and solid pieces from various places!!!.

My bag of course is Michael Kors and is not meant to match. I just love the bag and am carrying it until I find another that I love as much as this one.

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

 

 

I promise you that I do not edit my photos!! lol, I take all my pics with a Samsung Galaxy S4 Camera!

MOVING RIGHT ALONG!!!

TODAY'S makeup routine was switched up a little. I used a few different products than normal.

MOISTURIZER: MAC Oil Control Lotion

PRIMER: NYX Pore Filler

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teint Idole 24 Hour in 450

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer in Medium Beige

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow in Medium Brown

POWDER: MAC MSFN in Dark Golden (to set foundation), MAC Careblend Powder in Medium Plus (to set concealer)

CONTOUR/HI-LIGHT: Sleek Makeup  Face Contour Kit in Medium

BLUSH: MAC Love Thing Mineralized Blush

EYESHADOW: MAC Mineralized Shadow Duo in Spiced Metal on lid and ALWAYS SUNNY in the crease

EYE LINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: MAC ExtendedPlay in Giga Black and a pair of no name lashes

LIPS: Milani Lipstick in #29 Teddy Bare

 

TGIW: Thank God It's Woo

Today, my resident photographer (my man: lol) wasn't available to take photos of my outfit so I wasn't able to capture it for you guys, but I did however take photos of the makeup. I went a little bolder due to day of the week and the blah-ness of black and white striping (the pattern of today's dress). It maybe a little too much for some in an office environment, but it works well for me!






The Products I used will be listed below...








HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!

PRODUCTS USED:

MOISTURIZER: MAC Oil Control Lotion

PRIMER: MAC SKIN & MAC Skin Refined Zone

FOUNDATION: M.A.C Matchmaster 6.0 mixed with  Cover Girl Queen Collection All Day Flawless in 805

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer Medium Beige

POWDERS: M.A.C Accentuate Pro Shading Powder (set concealer), Mineralized Skin Finish Natural (Dark Golden) to (set foundation), MAC Blush in Harmony (to contour),

BLUSH: Love Thing Mineral Blush by MAC

HIGHLIGHT: Estee Lauder HeatWave (limited edition)

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil in Medium Brown with MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC42 to sculpt

LINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: NAMELESS

EYESHADOW: ANATASIA BEVERLY HILLS AMREZY Palette (GLISTEN on lid, CARAMEL in crease, MOROCCO in outter v area, VANILLA under brow.

LIPS: MAC RiRiWoo lipstick (limited edition) with MAC Kiss Me Quick ProLongWear lip pencil.

MASCARA: MAC Extended Play GigaBlack

FOREVER 31

TODAY IS ALL ABOUT PENCIL AND PEPLUM!!!!!.. (and yes I'm 31 years old)

I paired an Aztec inspired (or tribal print) pencil skirt with a peplum top that lends a pop of color to the somewhat drab skirt.  Both the top and skirt are from  FOREVER 21: Plus size sections ( purchased at different times). 

My peep toe pumps were purchased from MACY's and are made by Style & Co. (very comfy)

MAKEUP!!!

I kept it simple today. I used MAC Bamboo in the crease and Patina on the lid. I used liquid liner from NYC to make a defined cat eye.

My blush and bronzer are made by E.L.F Cosmetics (it comes in a palette called St. Lucia: Blush and Bronzing Powder Duo).

My highlighter is Too Faced Cosmetics Pink Leopard Bronzer

My lip is a limited edition MAC Lipstick from the Alluring Aquatic Collection  (Mystical) and Whirl lip pencil.

OHHHH & I've been loving my new brow pencil. I've been using Maybelline Define A Brow in Medium Brown. I am obsessed with it!!!

Even the color of the lipstick tube coordinates with the outfit. Corny, i know!!!!

My cuff today is very interesting. This is the most interesting part of my ensemble in my opinion. I got it so long ago that I don't remember where. It has to be over 7 years old.

Hope you all enjoy this look as much as I did putting it together. Happy THURSDAY!!!!!

The Nude Pixie

Today's Look Features a new style of pant from Old Navy named "THE PIXIE" Skinny Ankle Pant. These ankle length trousers are 95% cotton and 5% spandex which make them extra comfy and flattering for almost all body types. They retail for $34.94... I chose the BLACK GRID pattern but they come in various prints and solid colors. Beyond Old Navy stating these are a Fall Must-Have, I agree with the statement because of the flexibility these pants offer. They can be styled for business or casual looks and we all look versatility in a pant (at least I do)

I paired them with a SQUARE SWEATER from Old Navy as well. ($24.94)

The belt is something I've had for a long time so I'm not sure of where I got it

Loafers and Jewelry are from NY &CO

 

 

Today's Makeup is all about Maybelline "THE NUDES" Palette. I spiced up my neutral smokey eye with a pair of natural lashes. My lip combo is Spice Lip Pencil with Dream Daze Mineral Lipstick from MacCosmetics 

 

NY & Co-Opportunities

I am starting YET ANOTHER BLOG!!! I know. I know. It's ridiculous. But it's a gateway for me to share my life with the world and clothing is yet another aspect of life that I enjoy. So this blog will be dedicated to my work attire, hair, makeup, nails, etc. ALL THINGS SUITABLE FOR A CORPORATE WORK ENVIRONMENT as well as all other times. I work for attorney's (hence the name of the blog) and I need to look presentable at all times due to heavy client contact and court interactions. But I also want to give you a glimpse into how I style myself when I'm not at work. So expect to see some fun Night Time Looks as well as Day time and Casual Looks.


 I stepped out of MAC and into some heels and I am loving the change. So let's start with TODAY'S LOOK

The top and the skirt comes from NY & Company.

My hose are On The Go in Coffee (very natural looking)

My shoes are from Nine West

I kept my makeup simple. I am wearing on my lips MAC Lip pencil in Hover and Lipstick in Honey Love. My highlighter is Too Faced Leopard Bronzer. My blush is MAC Love Thing Blush. I have on BLACK BLACK Chromographic Pencil in my water line smudged out for a smokier look. I have ALWAYS SUNNY Prolongwear eyeshadow by MAC on my lid up to my crease. Very natural no name lashes with Black liquid liner on top.

My earrings are from NY&CO as well.

My hair was done with a pre-made bun. Simple, Quick, Elegant!!!

This is a normal look for a Tuesday!!!!!

Hope you all enjoy it and I hope to see you tomorrow