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
P.S. Don't forget to enter the "Arizona Girl" Little Luxuries Box Giveaway to win amazing handpicked accessories and goodies!
Today's Look: is all about October and a special giveaway! For me, October is one of my favorite months. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting chilly enough for scarves and boots, and Halloween is right around the corner! Also, I turn 21 this month, so I'm a little biased towards my birthday month I suppose. ;) For this look, I teamed up with Sunset 45! I have had the pleasure of working with them before, but this time is extra special. Sunset 45 and I have worked together to create a special edition "Arizona Girl" Little Luxuries Box! Staying true to my roots the box has a southwestern, boho theme. The pieces I chose I truly adore and I know you will too. To enter for a chance to win the special box filled with handpicked accessories, complete the widget entry form below! In today's look, I styled the "Josey" necklace and earring set that are in the "Arizona Girl" Little Luxuries Box! Seriously ladies and gents, this box is filled with dream worthy goodies you don't want to miss out on. Can't win if you don't try...Just sayin'. Xoxo, Shelly
Outfit Details: Necklace & Earrings courtesy of Sunset 45 ♡ | Sweater courtesy of Garage ♡ | Skirt courtesy of Charlotte Russe ♡ | Purse courtesy of T-Shirt & Jeans ♡ | Boots from Target | Socks from Urban Outfitters | Infinity Bracelet from Dillard's | Black Bracelet from Hello Venice | Stacked Rings from Lucky Brand | Black Ring from Sage Brush Trading Company | Cross Ring from Maurices
Today's Look: is all about staying golden and keeping it real. Nothing beats a comfortable pair of jeans, a white lace top, and combat boots. To complete the styling, I added a necklace that is great for bohemian or tribal accents along with a cuff bracelet, rings, and a leather purse. Once again, I'm into matching my leathers when it comes to my shoes and purse--something about the cohesiveness makes me feel balanced. Hope you all had a wonderful 3-day weekend. Mine included reading college textbooks, photographing for my photography and website design classes, working on this blog post, and binge watching "Criminal Minds" on Netflix. Ah, the college life. . . . Xoxo, Shelly
This month I had the privilege of collaborating with Sunset 45 and reviewing their June "Little Luxuries Box". The Little Luxuries Box is a box filled with fashion and beauty products worth $100+ that arrives at your doorstep once a month for a subscription price of only $30/mo plus $5 shipping. Each month's box is different and unique. I was so excited with the June 2014 box I received, which was inspired by one of the latest runway trends: tribal.
The box included a gorgeous "Nona" necklace, "Jinji" earrings, OPI Nail Lacquer in "Dating a Royal", NYX Butter Lipstick in "Hot Tamale", Hello Waffle blush and coupon, and 7th Heaven Naturals mask! WOW, right? It definitely made my day when my box arrived. The necklace and earrings are truly beautiful pieces of jewelry and great quality. I am excited to style the necklace in an upcoming post; if you keep scrolling you will see how I styled the earrings, lipstick, nail polish, and blush. The nail polish color is a bold royal blue and looks great with just two coats. The lipstick is one of my faves from the box! The bright orange color is a new addition to my lipstick collection and feels soft on the lips. The blush is a sweet, light pink that applies nicely on the cheeks and creates a perfect tint of color. Last but not least, the mask was wonderful. As a blogger, I am very consistent and careful with my skincare. I enjoyed trying the new mask. It didn't irritate my skin (which is rare because I have very sensitive skin) and my face felt very smooth after.
Overall, I give Sunset 45's "The Little Luxuries Box" an A+! The products are of true quality and the customer service is so friendly. The packaging and presentation were professional and appealing. If you are thinking of subscribing or want to purchase a box for one month to try it out, click here. I always love receiving goodies in the mail, so if you're like me, you'll LOVE what Sunset 45 offers.
