Happy Thursday! Aren’t you so happy it’s almost the weekend? Okay, so before I start into this post, let me just preface by saying that, A. I don’t think I look like Bridget Bardot, and B. I know that my dramatic eye makeup isn’t identical to that of Bridet Bardot’s famous smoky cat eye look, but that is why the title “Inspired By” is so appropriate: I was inspired, therefore I interpreted and created my own version of her look. :)

To honest, I don’t usually take a lot of time with my makeup, but lately I have become more and more interested in learning the tricks of the trade (more to come on that soon). So, the other day, I needed a break from staring at my computer screen, so instead I stared into a mirror for thirty minutes, and worked on perfecting my version of the seductive/dramatic eye.

This is what I came up with…

I didn’t use a ton of product besides eyeliner, and just stuck with pale pinks on my lids and lips. I drew a couple coats of heavy liner across my eye, lined the bottom with a black pencil liner and finished the look off with many coats of black mascara. To add just a bit of color, I swiped some light pink gloss on my lips, et voila!

{Don’t be too frightened by this photo. I promise, I don’t usually walk around with this facial expression on my face. I think the flash might have shocked my eyes.. just a tad.}

Needless to say, I felt very glamorous when I was done, even though I was wearing shorts and a crop top.

What is your favorite makeup style?

What look makes you feel like a million bucks?

Photo via The Sartorialist

My schedule took on quite a different pace over the past few days and I just wasn’t able to photograph all my outfits, so I apologize for the lack of posts. But, I at least wanted to share a couple of photos that caught my eye as I was browsing the web today.

Photo via Hanneli

Stay tuned next week, as I plan on having a plethora of outfit photos to share with you! In the meantime, I hope you all have a lovely weekend filled with relaxation and fun. I plan on hanging with A and heading to a picnic festival, venturing to Ikea via the ferry, exploring Prospect Park in Brooklyn, and BBQing on our friends balcony. Stay cool and I’ll see you bright ‘n early Monday morning! xoxo

P.S. Check out Hanneli.com. She writes a gorgeous style/fashion/photography blog. Definitely worth taking a peek.

I was perusing the lovely blog, Stockholm Street Style, and came across this amazing photo. I am a huge fan of crop tops, and in my eyes, this one takes the cake.

Photo found on this cute girl’s blog.

Have I mentioned I’m obsessed with these sunnies?

P.S. I have been wanting to invest in a good SLR for some time now and this photograph makes me yearn even more for a really good camera. I’m setting my intention now…

I have been revisiting this photo quite a few times ever since Katy, of Kansas Couture, posted it early last week. I met her last September at the Weardrobe Conference, and she really is this adorable in person, and super sweet too! Anyway, the thing is, I own this top, which is actually a striped dress from H&M, as well as the metal braided necklace she’s wearing. I also have floral skirts that I love, but the one used in this outfit really does it for me. So, because I love this look so much, I decided that my goal is to try and recreate this look as best I can. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Stay tuned this week to see what I come up with!

Thanks for the inspiration, Katy! xoxo

Um, is this a stroke of genius or what? The lovely Krystal, of This Time Tomorrow has gone and done it again. Not only is she an awesome person, but I love her style in general. She is always coming up with ingenious ways to wear regular pieces of clothing by adding her own twist and style. I remember back when I first started reading her blog, I went bananas over this embellished tank she wore here. So much so, that I saved the photo and tucked it away in my DIY to-do folder. I still need to get around to making a similar top, but the point is the inspiration she provided. Anyway, this time, she went and cut off the sleeves of a her trench coat and sent me into a style frenzy. Although her post was supposed to be about her cute DIY turban, I was blinded by her DIY trench. Here’s the thing. I have a trench that I bought from Banana Republic, like forever ago, and I never wear it, which is a shame, but it just doesn’t fit right. It’s too long and overall way to big. I was going to take it in and get it tailored—read: expensive—but now I am having second thoughts and might just pull out my scissors instead and take matters into my own hands…

Hope you’re all having a lovely Thursday! Outfit photo to come in a bit! xoxo

Two things about this outfit. One, my new fur felt fedora from Hats in the Belfry, called the “Belfry Bernice,” arrived this weekend, so I of course had to wear it immediately because it’s just so cute! Two, my ensemble is directly inspired from this look, taken from the lovely Christina of Second Skin. She has this genius way of wearing button-downs by wrapping and tucking instead of just buttoning and tucking. I have a feeling I am going to be rocking this technique a lot in the near future. Since I’m still searching for the perfect pair of high-waisted, peg-legged pants, I wore my new flare jeans that I picked up at H&M for $5!

So, I know I have asked you guys what your favorite blogs are, but do you have any sites that you know you can go to, and hands down, always find inspiration? A few of mine are, This Time Tomorrow, Second Skin, and The Uniform Project. I’d love to know yours!

Happy Monday!

xoxo

Alright, seriously. Check out this girl’s style. She writes the very cool blog, Second Skin, which I found her via What I Wore. I have to agree with Jessica, she is totally adorable and very inspiring. Take the outfit above, for example. I have been in a bit of an outfit funk since I got back to New York because all my clothes seem wrinkled and it is just so dang cold out. But, one look at this ensemble and I perked up. I am going to try and use this look as inspiration for an outfit to come, either tonight—going to hear Passion Pit (!)— or this weekend, which is my best friend’s Birthday party. So, stay tuned!

Photo by Aurora

Seeing that it’s the start of a new year, I am in the mood to change up my hair a bit. First off, I am going to get a haircut and possibly get my bangs back. Secondly, I am playing with the idea of trying out a slightly darker shade for the winter months. Those are two things that I can do immediately, but the third thing I want to try and attempt, is to grow my hair out to the length in the photo above. I’m not saying it will be easy, but I am going to give it a shot. I have always loved long, romantic mermaid-esque locks, so here’s to growing my own! Wish me luck!

Photo via The Sartorialist

Whenever I come home, my Mom always has fun little goodies for me to try on and borrow (luckily we wear the same size), but I must say, my Dad’s side of the closet has been proving to be fruitful as well.

So far, today has been me lounging around in my yoga pants, contemplating doing some yoga, but mostly doing work on my computer. When I feel a break is needed, I wander upstairs and take a peak into my parent’s walk-in closet (lucky ducks) to peruse my Dad’s collection of wool ties. Well, today I found something else that I love. I remember seeing him wear it the other day, and now it was casually slung over the back of a chair. The perfect denim shirt. I quickly tried it on—I was a bit chilly—but needless to say, it is now residing in my room. He hasn’t seemed to notice its whereabouts yet, but I imagine by writing this post, I am giving myself away. However, I will deny everything because someday soon, I plan on copying Garance Dore’s look, shown above, and can’t possibly do it without my new beloved denim shirt. Sorry, Dad.