Today’s Look: is about finally finding the perfect little bowler hat. Some believe that the bowler hat, also known as a bob hat, derby, billycock, or bombin, was designed in Britain in the mid-1800s. Thomas and William Bowler designed a hat to protect gamekeepers’ heads from branches while walking or riding horseback in the woods. Top hats were worn previously and were easily knocked off. Nowadays, this little hat is worn purely for style by most people, myself included. To the outfit, I added a sweet striped top by Living Doll with a faux-leather jacket and tasseled oxford flats. Being the risk-taking rebel that I am, I wore white after Labor Day; in the fashion world it's now acceptable and even encouraged to wear "winter whites." I think shredded white jeans are essential for fall. For accessories, I added a delicate necklace and layered bracelets, including an evil eye charm that is said to ward off bad karma. Last but not least, I enjoyed trying out some new makeup from Glamour Dolls. See my product review below on the makeup. ALSO, use discount code "ARIZONAGIRL10" to get 10% off your purchase from LivingDoll.La. Hope you’re having a terrific week! Xoxo, Shelly
Outfit Details: Top courtesy of Living Doll Los Angeles ♡ | Makeup courtesy of Glamour Dolls ♡ | Bracelet courtesy of Jemulet ♡ | Necklace courtesy of Sunset 45 ♡ | Jacket & Jeans from Express | Shoes by Alex Marie from Dillard's | Hat from Urban Outfitters
Beauty Review: Normally I keep to neutrals when doing my make-up--browns, nudes, and black. I enjoyed trying light violet and was impressed with how much I liked it. The 5 color palette I'm wearing is called "Off with His Head - Smokey Purple." Glamour Dolls prides itself on being very affordable. Although the eye shadow's full vibrance is not long lasting, I liked that it created a light coverage that was pretty but not too much; perfect for school days and casual outings. A quick reapplication every couple of hours solves the problem. I love wearing makeup but am not a fan of caking it on (unless it's a fancy/special occasion), I truly believe less is more on a day-to-day basis. For eyeliner, I tried the "Gypsy Eyeliner Black & White". The black went on nicely and did not have too harsh of an appearance. My favorite of the goodies I reviewed is definitely the lip cream! The lip cream feels smooth like lip conditioner but looks as beautiful and bold as lipstick. The color is rich with a light sheen. For this shoot, the color I wore is called "Karma - Deep Plum." Overall, I am very pleased with Glamour Dolls! Fabulous price, fabulous makeup. Check out their website here. Powered by BrandBacker
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Today's Look: is about how every girl’s closet needs a simple, black maxi dress. This spaghetti strap with slit design maxi is very versatile, meaning it can be dressed up or rocked casually. This dress has a short underskirt and long sheer panels that cascade to the floor. Accessories include a long beaded necklace, a leather bracelet, black choker, gold rings, and gold earrings. The bracelet is from Compassion Brands for Fashion 4 Compassion, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the effects of bullying and committed to helping victims overcome the abuse. In addition to anti-bullying hotlines, chat lines, Facebook, blogs, counseling, community awareness events, and community outreach programs, Fashion 4 Compassion partners with Compassion Brands to fundraise for the cause and to design clothing and jewelry to help with anti-bullying awareness. As for the dress, here is the link to purchase the beautiful maxi dress: http://goo.gl/UjKxCp.Use discount code "coupon15" to get 15% off any order from MartofChina.com.
Outfit Details: Dress courtesy of Mart of China ❤ | Bracelet courtesy of Compassion Brands ❤ | Heels, Earrings, & Jeweled Midi Ring courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤ | Lipstick courtesy of N°7 Cosmetics ❤ | Faux Leather Jacket from Express | Headband from American Eagle | Gold Rings from Forever 21 | Chevron Midi Ring from Earthbound Trading Company | Nails by Impress | Necklace was a gift
Fashion Tip: on a chilly, windy spring day, throwing on a faux leather jacket keeps you warm and stylish.
Today's Look: mimics the sassy, casual style of the 1960s with white Converse sneakers, white skinny jeans, and a striped sweater. In order to avoid being too preppy, I added some updates. The striped sweater is a crop-top and the jeans are shredded, not to mention the backpack is embellished with spikes and studs. Some of my readers gave me positive feedback on showing my artwork, so once again I had fun sketching.
Fashion Tip: Any day you’re not sure of what to wear, grab this combo:cute top + white shredded jeans + white Converse sneakers = perfect casual outfit.
Today's Look: combines edgy leopard-print creepers with a charming burgundy lace dress. The feminine cut contrasted with the funky shoes and sexy, sheer tights. The temperature outside was cool, so I threw on a boyfriend sweater for warmth and comfort. I was inspired by Minh Nguyen of Freshminhtea to create some art; it felt great to pick up ink and watercolors again. I've been so into the graphic design world that it was nice to come back to sketching.
Fashion Tip: Lace dresses are very versatile and a wardrobe essential. They can be dressed up for an evening out on the town or dressed down for everyday casual.
While enjoying Sedona's scenic view, I had to take a cheesy tourist photo. ;)
My family and I enjoyed experiencing all Sedona has to offer. We saw the gorgeous red rocks, loved shopping at Earthbound Trading Co., and enjoyed delicious food.
Along with great shops, Sedona has excellent restaurants! I can verify that Taos Cantina serves dream-worthy chicken fajitas and bottomless homemade chips and salsa. We discovered Taos Cantina by asking local retail vendors which restaurant they recommended for great Mexican food and 2 out of 3 recommended it as their first choice.
If you're in the Sedona area and craving Mexican food, the restaurant is located on the main strip of uptown Sedona and has outdoor eating under bright umbrellas as well as inside seating with views of the red rocks.
After dinner, my family and I made our way to find dessert. We enjoyed a tasty, decadent brownie sundae at Sabrina’s Gourmet Ice Cream located in the Sedona Center, Canyon Breeze Restaurant. Best brownie sundae—hint to the wise, one sundae can delight 3-4 people easily. Definitely recommend the place!
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