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Setting the Mood: Playing the Field

By Kirsten|July 22nd, 2013|Setting the Mood|

I’m not even going to pretend I like sports. I am not the girl you’re going to see at a bar cringing her way through a beer wearing her “team’s” jersey shouting profanities at the referee’s calls. I’m just not. The only “sport” I played in highschool was tennis and I was terrible at that. Oh, and there was that one time I thought running track would be fun. It wasn’t. However, I can get down with the athletic look. Way chicer than Umbros and far more pulled together than sweats, designers have put their own spin on sports. The varsity jacket has been reinvented and you don’t even have to date the quarterback to score your own. Track pants and shorts that are acceptable to wear well past practice. Sneakers and a Slimane jersey will have you rooting for the home team.

J. Crew Leather Sleeved Denim Varsity Jacket, Le Plus Dores Team Slimane Jersey, Tibi Spectator Silk Crepe de Chine Track Pants, Supra Skytop Triangle Plus Sneakers

Get in the game.

xx,

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Beauty Buzz: Go Naked

By Kirsten|July 18th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

We’re all already obsessed with Urban Decay’s Naked Palette (and Naked 2 Palette) with good reason. And if you’re not, well, get obsessed. One day, while picking up some essentials from Sephora, I got sucked into the sample section. It’s like the Bermuda Triangle for beauty junkies. Steer clear or risk having no groceries for the next week. Along with a purse size tube of L’Occitane Hand Cream, I snagged a sample of Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Beauty Balm. I mean, why not?

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm

The claim is that it’s an “instant retoucher in a tube.” With five different skin benefits including SPF 20 and anti-aging ingredients, this balm is like one stop shopping. As mentioned, I don’t love a lot of makeup on my skin and this beauty balm, goes on so smooth and light that sometimes I feel like I haven’t put enough on. However, when I peer at my reflection in the mirror, my skin literally does look like it’s been photoshopped. It quickly evens skintone and reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines, although you will probably still need a concealer to hide any unsightly behemoth blemishes, like the one I use from Miracle Skin Transformer. The only thing I found a bit odd about this formula was the slightly minty scent. It’s not offensive. It just sort of seems off. If you’re looking for the perfect lightweight summer skin smoother, grab a tube… but steer clear of the samples.

xx,

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Setting the Mood: White Heat

By Kirsten|July 8th, 2013|Setting the Mood|

Halfway through summer and all the way to the top of the thermometer. The July heat is nearly unbearable and it’s those humid days where it feels as if anything heavier than a tissue would be too much to wear. While a New Yorker’s standard uniform seems to be perpetually black, reversing roles in all white seems to lighten things both literally and figuratively. Ivory, bone, eggshell, and stark white in linen, lace, crochet and chiffon will keep you cool and cool you down.

Maje Aoutien Tie Front Cropped Silk Shirt, Zimmermann Celestial Ruffled Bikini, J Brand Nash Shredded Denim Shorts, Lisa Maree Skimming Dreams Crocheted Cotton Blend Fringed Vest

The heat is on.

xx,

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Beauty Buzz: Star Spangled Beauty

By Kirsten|July 2nd, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

Alright, so you can’t even begin to stomach strapping on a star studded tank top or holiday color coordinated outfit. That’s fine. Just don’t be a totally Sally Suckpants refusing to play along whatsoever. Incorporate a little bit of your American pride this Fourth of July by wearing the colors of our flag on your face (and nails). Navy liner rimming your lids, cherry red lips, and a slick white manicure will have people believing Lenny Kravitz wrote American Woman for you- and why shouldn’t they?

1. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in True Red, 2. Ciaté Paint Pot in Mistress, 3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Red Orange Shellac, 4. Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Scorch, 5. Makeup Forever Glitter Eyeshadow in Iridescent White, 6. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner in Yeyo, 7. Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Deep Blue, 8. NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Mandchourie Golden Infused Deni/Rich Navy, 9. butter LONDON 3 Free Lacquer in Blagger

xx,

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Setting the Mood: God Bless…

By Kirsten|July 1st, 2013|Setting the Mood|

At times I may complain that ol’ US of A has gone down the sh…. I feel blessed to live in a country where what I say, do, wear, and think can’t really be censored… well, for the meantime, at least. I believe Congress is working on that. Sure there are Kardashians and fast food chains, but for the most part, the United States of America is what so many people dream of, work for, and aspire to be. Perhaps we should remember where we came from and attempt to become model citizens of the great states of America…again. Let’s make Abe and George proud. Bake that apple pie, put on your best red, white, and blue, and celebrate… we’re Americans, ya’ll.