summer trend: neon!

okay so let me just start this off by saying i originally just wanted to post about this FANTASTIC boyfriend style blazer featured in the Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2012 collection, and then i remembered i also had a super useful site to share with you guys. 

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i seriously want this jacket. 

the versatility alone makes it spectacular.

it's probably going to cost a pretty bundle though, sigh.

as much as i love to lament about my college student budget woes, i'll go on with the post.  as far as the DVF 2012 Resort collection goes, i will say that it is as per usual fab, and that the bright pops of color in the majority of the outfits keep it totally fun and flirty.  I love neons, esp for summer, and ofcourse if done right in the winter via a poppy nail color or bright shoe.  But for summer i am adoring the idea of wearing a neutral ensemble with a neon pop a la DVF.  what do you guys think?

also gorgeous on the runway and (probably off of it as well) this little number:

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i am a total sucker for anything coral,

and yes this does it for me, 

stunning.

plus am i the only the one that finds orangey hued outfits go smashingly with aqua, because that aqua bag is working all kinds of wonderful on this look. 

ps: how cute is the model's makeup? so fresh faced, loving the winged liner.

another neon vixen:

Ashley Greene

photocredit to whomever shot the above picture!

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her dress is by Michaels Kors (who is fittingly standing right next to her in the picture above) and is from the Michael Kors Resort 2012 collection, love the color! definitely a statement mini.

oh and also neon works amazingly well in the beauty department:

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Dior Addict Lipstick in Diorkiss (#578) $28

quite the punchy pink no?

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren $7-8 depending on your area

classic summer color!

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Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow in Chronic $17

now this would make for a gorgeous summer eyeliner (esp with a neutral eye for work!) or even on its on i think it would look great, thoughts?

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Essie Pretty Edgy $8

not a traditional neon by any means, but essie's pretty edgy from last years summer collection is a color i personally own and happen to love.  trust me, you'll stand out.

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Chanel Le Vernis in Mimosa $25

in my mind,

its very difficult to go wrong with Chanel.

photocredit to essie

Essie Brazilliant $8

this little number is from the summer 2011 collection and it is just the thing to perk up one's day.

such a fun summery orange...reminds me of sitting beach side while sipping on pink lemonade, now thats something every blogginista needs! :)

oh and before i forgot, you guys should check out racked.com!

the link above is specifically for NYC but they cover a bunch of metro areas and let you know of all the deals and steals going on in your part of town, honestly, who doesn't want to know about a stellar sale?

here's to some great summer finds, enjoy the bargains!

xoxo,

bella

Green+Gold Going Out Look

So if you need a look for a special occasion or something i think this would be perfect.  I got the inspiration for this look from one that julieg713 did on her YouTube Channel and I thought it was gorgeous! This is just my take on it, I hope you guys like it:
Products Used: CS 88 matte eyeshadow palette, CS 24 Karat Gold Mica pigment, CS synthetic shadow brush, Nars custard/ginger concealer duo, Smashbox photofinish primer light, Maybeline Lash Stiletto in Brown/Black, Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner in Black, Rimmel eye liner pencil in brown, CS italian badger round crease brush, FLIRT! cosmetics eyeshadow brush, Clinique Pair of Shades eyeshadow in Golden Lynx.

1. Start off with a clean palette, prime your eyes as you wish.  I just used my concealer mixed with a little bit of the Smashbox Primer which works pretty well for me.  Then apply the Clinique shadow in Golden Lynx or any color that is very similar to your skin tone all over the lid up to the brow bone.

2. Using the CS palette take the golden shimmery color and apply it to the inner corner of your eye up to about mid way on the lid, don't go to far up like you did with the first shade. Just pack on that really bright gold color onto that portion of your eye, next take a mid tone green and apply it to the outer corner blending in as you go in.  I know its gonna look like an explosion of color but the finished look is really pretty.

3.  Using a bright orange, take a tiny amount of color and take it from the top of the green to the brow bone, and blend it right in.  Take a lighter shade of green than the first and blend that in right in between the dark green and the gold, taking it up a little higher towards the brow bone. Blend as you go along.

4.  Apply a small amount of the gold mica on the middle of the lid to transition between the gold and the green, just be careful because it gets everywhere! After you let that set, take a shade lighter than your skin tone and apply it as a highlight right under your eyebrows, it'll give them a great little pop.  Apply your liquid liner, flicking it out a little higher than usual for added height and drama and also apply your mascara, wiggling the brush at the base for a darker product deposit, do the bottom lashes as well.  

5. Take the same green you were using on the top and apply it with a pencil brush to your bottom lashes about mid way starting from the outer v, then using the same gold you used on the top take it from your inner v to meet that green on your bottom lash line.  I used brown liner on my waterline to keep the look from becoming to dark, but i think black would look great as well. And just dust off the excess gold flecks or any product that got below your eyes and voila your done! A perfect look for any special occasion. 

fun reads,

bella

p.s.: i think kim k looks gorgeous here.

Valentines Day Look: CS 88 Palette

I was so excited to get it that I just had to do a look with it, so this is my version of a valentines day look using the coastal scents 88 matte palette and ultra shimmer mica pigment.

-Start with a clean palette, a lot of people like to use Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance, but i just used used my concealer.

-Apply the a light pink all over the lid with a shadow brush, really pack it on the brush so you get a good color payoff.

-Add a matte dark brown to the outer corner of your eyes, making a "V" shape, then add a shimmery brown to the crease with a crease brush.

-apply liquid or gel liner anyway you like, i used Revlon's Color Stay Liquid Liner in the darkest color, and then lightly tap some of the ultra shimmer mica onto the lid for a little bit of extra sparkle.  Add a cream or gel liner to the bottom waterline of you eye, along with the shimmery brown used in the crease over the slightly smudged liner. 

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-add a bit more pink if you think your losing color and then apply mascara liberally, i used my all time favorite Clinique's Lash Doubling Mascara in Black.

final look :)

hope you guys enjoyed it.

fun reads, 

bella

p.s: heres a little eye candy from GQ ;)

Photo by Andrew Thomas