[Don't forget to enter the two giveaways! John Wind by Maximal Art Bracelet and Eco Natural Soap]
Here are 2 more of my favorite Pre-Fall 2012 collections! First up is Chanel which, as always, was very theatrical and theme centric. This show was centered around India and is just gorgeous! Most of the looks are a bit much for every day wear but if you take the separate pieces they would fit in amazingly well with other pieces. As you can probably guess, the maroon look below is my favorite, but the look with grey pants is also AMAZING!
As a contrast to Chanel, Jason Wu's collection was totally wearable but still high fashion! I would be happy to wear any of these looks! And don't even get me started on the shoes, gorgeous!! One of my favoite things about Jason Wu is that he always has a muted color palette but then throws in one or two bright colors to add some fun!
Photos from style.com
Here are 2 more of my favorite Pre-Fall 2012 collections! First up is Chanel which, as always, was very theatrical and theme centric. This show was centered around India and is just gorgeous! Most of the looks are a bit much for every day wear but if you take the separate pieces they would fit in amazingly well with other pieces. As you can probably guess, the maroon look below is my favorite, but the look with grey pants is also AMAZING!
As a contrast to Chanel, Jason Wu's collection was totally wearable but still high fashion! I would be happy to wear any of these looks! And don't even get me started on the shoes, gorgeous!! One of my favoite things about Jason Wu is that he always has a muted color palette but then throws in one or two bright colors to add some fun!
Photos from style.com
Last week Eco Natural Soap sent me a few of their all natural organic products to try out and review. They are a family owned business and the idea came to them after trying out some home made wool balls for the dryer. They then moved on to removing chemicals from products in their home like in laundry detergent, then they eventually started making soaps and lip/body balms (read the full story here). I tried out “Lip Relief” All Natural Lip Balm Citrus Sunrise, AM Moisturizer, Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm (Citrus Sunrise), and Bath & Body Soap (Citrus Sunrise). So for the week I switched out my usual Chapstick, soap and lotion for those products. So here are some quick thoughts about the products:
Organic Lip Balm: I am addicted to chapstick, and I mean really addicted* (I have 2 in my purse, 2 at work, and 1 next to me at all times). I was very eager to try out a flavored lip balm again so I chose Citris Sunrise and the smell does not disappoint! It is very fragrant and goes on nice and smooth and keeps my lips hydrated without the need to reapply often (though I must admit I am so used to reapplying that I still did it anyway). This is definitely my favorite of the 4 products, but I am going to have to switch using this with my chapstick to avoid the lip smackers debacle*.
Bath & Body Bar: I am not usually one to use bars of soap but the wonderful smell of this soap was enough to suck me in. The soap lathered up great but my skin did feel a little weird after using it, not as smooth as usual. But once I was dry and out of the shower I didn't notice, so maybe it is just me...
Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm: I am very prone to dry skin, especially on my elbows and knees so I was looking forward to seeing how this worked. The product was a little hard to get out at first (all skin balms are so that's normal) but once I had used it more it came out very easily. You only need to use a small amount; if you use too much, like I did the first time (even though Alicia of Eco Natural Soaps warned me), your skin will be a little greasy. Overall this product worked great and i will definitely keep using it to soothe my stupid dry skin!
A.M. Moisturizer: This product is for use on your lovely face, as the label says it is "designed for wear under make-up." It definitely does the job well and doesn't have a scent which is good when you're using it on your face. You don't want your whole face smelling, now do you? When I didn't use makeup it just left my skin feeling fresh for my lovely day at work, if I added makeup it was a great way to prepare my face.
What You Get: 1 Soap, 1 Body Balm and 1 Lip Balm
To Win: The giveaway is open to my readers in the United States and will close on December 18th. The winner will be announced on Twitter late on the 18th or on the 19th and will be chosen by random.or.
Mandatory: You must be a follower of my blog with google or bloglovin. You must also visit the Eco Natural Soap website and choose THREE products you would like to win [1 Soap, 1 Body Balm and 1 Lip Balm].
Bonus Entries: Leave one comment for EACH additional entry. Each comment counts as an entry so if you put all your extra entries in one comment that only counts as 1 entry...
Organic Lip Balm: I am addicted to chapstick, and I mean really addicted* (I have 2 in my purse, 2 at work, and 1 next to me at all times). I was very eager to try out a flavored lip balm again so I chose Citris Sunrise and the smell does not disappoint! It is very fragrant and goes on nice and smooth and keeps my lips hydrated without the need to reapply often (though I must admit I am so used to reapplying that I still did it anyway). This is definitely my favorite of the 4 products, but I am going to have to switch using this with my chapstick to avoid the lip smackers debacle*.
Bath & Body Bar: I am not usually one to use bars of soap but the wonderful smell of this soap was enough to suck me in. The soap lathered up great but my skin did feel a little weird after using it, not as smooth as usual. But once I was dry and out of the shower I didn't notice, so maybe it is just me...
Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm: I am very prone to dry skin, especially on my elbows and knees so I was looking forward to seeing how this worked. The product was a little hard to get out at first (all skin balms are so that's normal) but once I had used it more it came out very easily. You only need to use a small amount; if you use too much, like I did the first time (even though Alicia of Eco Natural Soaps warned me), your skin will be a little greasy. Overall this product worked great and i will definitely keep using it to soothe my stupid dry skin!
A.M. Moisturizer: This product is for use on your lovely face, as the label says it is "designed for wear under make-up." It definitely does the job well and doesn't have a scent which is good when you're using it on your face. You don't want your whole face smelling, now do you? When I didn't use makeup it just left my skin feeling fresh for my lovely day at work, if I added makeup it was a great way to prepare my face.
What You Get: 1 Soap, 1 Body Balm and 1 Lip Balm
To Win: The giveaway is open to my readers in the United States and will close on December 18th. The winner will be announced on Twitter late on the 18th or on the 19th and will be chosen by random.or.
Mandatory: You must be a follower of my blog with google or bloglovin. You must also visit the Eco Natural Soap website and choose THREE products you would like to win [1 Soap, 1 Body Balm and 1 Lip Balm].
Bonus Entries: Leave one comment for EACH additional entry. Each comment counts as an entry so if you put all your extra entries in one comment that only counts as 1 entry...
- Follow Eco Natural Soap on twitter [@econaturalsoap]
- Like Eco Natural Soap on Facebook
- Follow Closet Fashionista on Twitter [leave your twitter username so I can check]
- Like Closet Fashionista on Facebook
- Follow Closet Fashionsita with Google AND Bloglovin
This week was rather icky weather-wise but ignoring that it was okay. I was far too lazy to put on makeup after Monday so I look like death, ha ha. Same stuff as usual...work, blog stuff, posting tons of Harry Potter and Matt Lewis news [they're making a Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Hollywood now ;) ] and watching Christmas movies. I also rented Crazy, Stupid, Love and watched it with my roommate, it was quite enjoyable. Gotta love Ryan Gosling (even if I hate The Notebook.) This weekend I plan on doing nothing, maybe a quick run to Marshalls but probably not, I need to be a good girl and not spend money.
I am finished with all my Christmas shopping, just waiting for one more gift to arrive so I can wrap it! I have fun vintage-y looking reindeer wrapping paper! I also got a little something for myself too. A Necessary Objects blazer, like the one I wore on Monday except black, for $25 on RueLaLa!
Don't forget to enter the John Wind by Maximal Art Bracelet Giveaway!!
I am finished with all my Christmas shopping, just waiting for one more gift to arrive so I can wrap it! I have fun vintage-y looking reindeer wrapping paper! I also got a little something for myself too. A Necessary Objects blazer, like the one I wore on Monday except black, for $25 on RueLaLa!
Don't forget to enter the John Wind by Maximal Art Bracelet Giveaway!!
 Monday: Blazer: Necessary Objects (Desert Fox Blog Shop) $20, Top: Marshalls $5, Jeans: American Eagle $0, Wedges: R2 (DSW) $35, Bracelet c/o Maximal Art, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs |  |
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I was planning on posting something completely different today but decided to check out style.com and fell in LOVE with these Pre-Fall 2012 collections. I always seem to like Pre-Fall collections best, especially Burberry Prorsum. So here is a selection of my favorite looks from a couple collections, I tried to narrow Burberry down but it was just so hard!
First we have Burberry Prorsum. There isn't much to say about this colelction because in my opinion it is PERFECTION! Christopher Bailey is a genius and he never disappoints. This color palette is amazing and as usual the mix of textures is done so well. The bow belts are adorable and I can definitely see a ton of bloggers DIYing these (I would if I was any good at DIYs...) And don't even get me started on the amazing bags!
Next up we have Pringle of Scotland which I always look forward to. My favorites were, of course, the ones with burgundy since I have a slight obsession with it. It is second to purple for me, though I don't own as many burgundy pieces as I would like. These knit pieces are wonderful and the styling is very laid back and cool.
Photos from style.com
First we have Burberry Prorsum. There isn't much to say about this colelction because in my opinion it is PERFECTION! Christopher Bailey is a genius and he never disappoints. This color palette is amazing and as usual the mix of textures is done so well. The bow belts are adorable and I can definitely see a ton of bloggers DIYing these (I would if I was any good at DIYs...) And don't even get me started on the amazing bags!
Next up we have Pringle of Scotland which I always look forward to. My favorites were, of course, the ones with burgundy since I have a slight obsession with it. It is second to purple for me, though I don't own as many burgundy pieces as I would like. These knit pieces are wonderful and the styling is very laid back and cool.
I have been saving this post for a rainy day, and I guess that day is today (and ironically it's raining!). I was so dead yesterday that I didn't have time for a post. So I guess it's a good thing when I take extra outfit photos even though I know I won't post them right away. This outfit is from a few weeks ago but I actually wore a pretty similar outfit yesterday, just a different belt, sweater and shoes. I also think I need a haircut...any ideas? (I still want it at or below my shoulders...)
I decided to pair my H&M sweater dress with a black and white leopard sweater. This outfit was so incredibly comfortable! I am a comfort girl more than anything, if I'm not comfortable in something, I won't wear it. I know what some of you are thinking, "but what about your psycho shoes!?" Oddly enough I'm quite comfortable in all my shoes, EXCEPT if I am walking ALL day...then that is a problem. Do you bleed for fashion?
Dress: H&M $20, Sweater: Tahari (Marshalls) $20, Boots: Vintage (eBay) $11, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Shopbop gift card
I decided to pair my H&M sweater dress with a black and white leopard sweater. This outfit was so incredibly comfortable! I am a comfort girl more than anything, if I'm not comfortable in something, I won't wear it. I know what some of you are thinking, "but what about your psycho shoes!?" Oddly enough I'm quite comfortable in all my shoes, EXCEPT if I am walking ALL day...then that is a problem. Do you bleed for fashion?
Dress: H&M $20, Sweater: Tahari (Marshalls) $20, Boots: Vintage (eBay) $11, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Shopbop gift card
Yesterday was quite a foggy day which lead to some cool photos in the morning before work (while one of the neighbors cats stared at me disapprovingly, I should have taken a photo of him.) I decided to go for a simple outfit and wore my awesome R2 wedges because I've been neglecting them as of late. That's the one bad thing about having so many awesome shoes, some get left out.
Blazer: Necessary Objects (Desert Fox Blog Shop) $20, Top: Marshalls $5, Jeans: American Eagle $0, Wedges: R2 (DSW) $35, Bracelet c/o Maximal Art, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Notice my awesome mesh bracelet?! It was sent to me by the very talented John Wind of Maximal Art, who I featured a few months ago. This bracelet is so me, it is edgy but fun. I love the coat of arms on it, it reminds me of Harry Potter. Now the exiting part about this is...John is offering the same bracelet to one of my lovely readers!
To Win: The giveaway is open to my readers in the United States and will close on December 13th, so hopefully you can get the bracelet before all your New Years parties!
Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of my blog with google or bloglovin. You must also like Maximal Art by John Wind on Facebook (leave your name so I can check to see if you liked the page)
Bonus Entries: Leave one comment for EACH additional entry. Each comment counts as an entry so if you put all your extra entries in one comment that only counts as 1 entry...
Blazer: Necessary Objects (Desert Fox Blog Shop) $20, Top: Marshalls $5, Jeans: American Eagle $0, Wedges: R2 (DSW) $35, Bracelet c/o Maximal Art, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Notice my awesome mesh bracelet?! It was sent to me by the very talented John Wind of Maximal Art, who I featured a few months ago. This bracelet is so me, it is edgy but fun. I love the coat of arms on it, it reminds me of Harry Potter. Now the exiting part about this is...John is offering the same bracelet to one of my lovely readers!
To Win: The giveaway is open to my readers in the United States and will close on December 13th, so hopefully you can get the bracelet before all your New Years parties!
Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of my blog with google or bloglovin. You must also like Maximal Art by John Wind on Facebook (leave your name so I can check to see if you liked the page)
Bonus Entries: Leave one comment for EACH additional entry. Each comment counts as an entry so if you put all your extra entries in one comment that only counts as 1 entry...
- Follow Maximal Art on twitter [@JWMaximalArt]
- Visit the Maximal Art website and comment with your favorite item
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We all know how much I LOVE shoes, so I figured I should do a gift guide for all the shoe lovers out there! But who doesn't love shoes, right?! For a Christmas gift you want to buy something unusual, not something the receiver would buy on their own (but still something they'd love.) I've chosen shoes from a variety of price points the prices range from $33 all the way to $1495. The Marc Jacobs mouse flats are ADORABLE! I've always loved the mouse flats but these have an added punch!
Tabitha Simmons animal-print calf hair and leather ankle boots - $1495
Alexander McQueen buckled suede boots - $795
Marc by Marc Jacobs Glitter-covered leather mouse ballet flats [RED AND GOLD!] - $250
Jean Michael Cazabat - $147.50
Michael Antonio $32.99
Tabitha Simmons animal-print calf hair and leather ankle boots - $1495
Alexander McQueen buckled suede boots - $795
Marc by Marc Jacobs Glitter-covered leather mouse ballet flats [RED AND GOLD!] - $250
Jean Michael Cazabat - $147.50
Michael Antonio $32.99
It is December [well this outfit is from Nov 29] and I STILL didn't need a coat, this is so weird! It has started getting a little cooler the past few days. I was actually warm in this outfit, that just isn't right, we should be freezing cold! But I guess that will happen soon enough and then we'll wish its Summer again. I do love me some cold weather though, as long as I can go inside to get warm. I need to learn some new poses, but its hard to do anything exciting with self timer. I can do jumping shots but that would get boring if I did them for every outfit post so I have to save them for special occasions ;) Anyone have posing tips?
Sweater: Tahari (Marshalls) $20, Top: Express $34, Skirt: Old Navy hand-me-down, Booties: Alexander Wang via The Outnet birthday gift, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Sweater: Tahari (Marshalls) $20, Top: Express $34, Skirt: Old Navy hand-me-down, Booties: Alexander Wang via The Outnet birthday gift, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
What a week! It sounded out rather insane but by the end of the week things calmed down a bit and I was actually able to breathe at work, ha ha. Also, on Wednesday I went home for dinner because my Grandparents were coming over and my mom made spiral ham. Remember those boots I wore to get our Christmas tree? My Grandma gave them to me because she doesn't wear them anymore! WOO!
Recently I've been working with a company to share my latest clothing obsessions! It is open in beta mode as of this week and I have 10 invites to give out! So what you have to do is head over to currentlyobsessed.me where you can "stalk" me as well as the rest of your favorite bloggers to see what pieces we are lusting over! I am always adding new pieces so make sure to check back often for some awesome fashion!
The first 10 of my followers who log-in with the code Closet_FashionistaObsessed will gain early access to the site before it is open to the public! You can stalk me via this link once you log in!
Recently I've been working with a company to share my latest clothing obsessions! It is open in beta mode as of this week and I have 10 invites to give out! So what you have to do is head over to currentlyobsessed.me where you can "stalk" me as well as the rest of your favorite bloggers to see what pieces we are lusting over! I am always adding new pieces so make sure to check back often for some awesome fashion!
The first 10 of my followers who log-in with the code Closet_FashionistaObsessed will gain early access to the site before it is open to the public! You can stalk me via this link once you log in!
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Happy December, everyone! Only 25 days until Christmas, woohoo! Can you tell I am Christmas obsessed? I can't help it, I love the music, movies and of course I love spending time with my family. I wore this outfit to work yesterday, I decided to keep things simple since it was my first time wearing my awesome new Miu Mius to work, didn't want to shock anyone. ;) But who am I kidding, I shock them every day with my coocoo outfits. Today you get a double dose of jumping shots! I was about to stop taking pictures but then the sun started shining perfectly, so I figured, why not!? My favorite is the one on the right.
P.S. Check out the great selection of vintage clothes (and many more items) at Shop VPV, you can get 10% off using the coupon code closet-fashionista!
Jacket: Ralph Lauren (Marshalls) gift, Jeans: Free People via Gilt Groupe gift card, Sandals: Miu Miu (eBay) Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
P.S. Check out the great selection of vintage clothes (and many more items) at Shop VPV, you can get 10% off using the coupon code closet-fashionista!
Jacket: Ralph Lauren (Marshalls) gift, Jeans: Free People via Gilt Groupe gift card, Sandals: Miu Miu (eBay) Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
