BEST Concealer EVER!!

Happy Friday! Or as my friend Dave Vanoli likes to say: TGICF! (thank gawd it's casual friday) I must tell you that over the years, I have tried many different brands of undereye concealers and after reading rave reviews of Cle de Peau, I finally sampled it as I walked out of a mall just a few weeks ago. I was seriously amazed by how well it instantly and effortlessly covers dark circles, redness and blemishes, like no other! The formulation is silky smooth and blends like a dream. The staying power is great too and you only need a little bit of product at a time so it should last for at least six months.

At $70 per tube I wanted to be 100% certain that this is the real deal--so after trying it out twice in the department store and stepping outside bright-eyed and blemish free, I was sold!

(It also won awards from InStyle magazine and a ton of celebrties swear by it.)

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/best-beauty-buys/product/0,,20358452_20356236,00.html

It doesn't really feel like fall without a new pair of boots

Just came across these boots recently and they are AWESOME! What makes this pair unique is that they will look just as great with a casual outfit as they will with a more conservative work outfit.

Check them out here: http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=enzo+karissa

A Shoe Named Smiles

I discovered today that Gap's Piperlime.com website has a tab that reads "Girl on a Budget." Not only did that make me smile, but then I found my next favorite pair of shoes named 'smiles'! What makes these brown pumps stand out is the lovely red platform and heel. These will pretty much work in and out of the office too, so I don't think you can go wrong!

If you're looking for a not so average looking shoe, then check them out here: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.dosearchCID=4016&cid=4016&vid=1&pid=820191&scid=820191032

Sam Edelman "Renzo" Studded Booties

These Sam Edelman booties immediately caught my eye-- not only do I love this color, but the studs on the heel, make them unique and edgy!! Exactly how I love my shoes. Happy Tuesday!

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=543700&CategoryID=17404

Are you excited for fall fashion??

I don't know about you, but I can't get enough of fall fashion-- sweaters, tights, boots and jackets in all kinds of beautiful rich colored shades and textures. If you were lucky enough to scoop up any Missoni merchandise at Target last week, consider yourself lucky. I did my best to venture out to the nearest Target store right before 12pm, with no such luck.

I've already browsed through my September issue of Marie Claire, People StyleWatch, Luckymag.com and a ton of other fashion websites. As my budget does not allow for haute couture, I must improvise, and I must say that I'm pretty damn good at it. What I like to do is browse all sorts of magazine and websites for ideas and inspiration, remember what I'm drawn to, and make a mental note (or write one out on paper). Then I shop for a lower cost version of what I already found and it usually comes together in such a fun, fabulous way. Even if I'm not buying and only admiring from afar-- I still love to shop. What can I say?

Here's a link to a site that gives you plenty of updated looks and shows you where to buy them. I promise you'll even have money leftover for a latte and lunch. :) Here's to fall shopping!

http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/

Sunglasses Shopping!

I don't know about you all, but my sunglasses collection is growing at a rapid pace. For a while, I was stuck on high-end designer shades, like Oliver Peoples, Chanel and Fendi. I've branched out now, trying all sorts of different designers and generic chain store brands alike. As long as they look good on your face and offer UV protection, those are the two most important things.

Here's a link to help you find the best sunglasses depending on your face shape.
http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/face_shape_guide.aspx

Are you a year-round or seasonal bronzer?

Tarina Tarantino has a new body bronzing shimmer dust which I haven't tried yet but the packaging and product looks amazing. I'm addicted to almost anything that gives a bronze glow and it doesn't stop there: this product be used on your hair as well!! I'm heading into Sephora to try this in person ASAP.

Check it out here: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P283715

Fashion & Memorial Day Weekend in NYC

Here's an interesting video that I just found on the New York Times website. It's all about light colored clothes and various shades of white in the city right now. I love to observe "street style" in cities across the globe, which makes for great inspiration. Hopefully you'll enjoy this video as much as I did!

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/05/27/fashion/100000000838728/on-the-street--snow-days.html

Apparently "it's all about Pippa" now

The handbag worn by Kate's sis, Pippa Middleton the day after the wedding has sold out! I was interested to see what all the hype was about and I do like this bag and the price is moderate as well. Here's a pic and link to the site if you're as curious as I was to see what this bag looks like:

http://www.modalu.com/product/bristol-medium-grab-pre-order

Target GO International 2011

My latest and greatest find from Target's GO International 2011 collection is this Alice Temperely dress. At first I didn't think it was that great on the rack but once I tried it on, I knew it was a keeper. The material is a lightweight, sheer cotton (a bit too sheer) so a slip worn underneath is almost a necessity. Take a look...

If you want to see more of Target's GO International line, click here: http://www.hypriestess.com/