Milani Lip Intense Liquid Lip Paint

Alright, so this blog post as been WAY overdue (pending since...October I think! Ouch! Sorry guys!!) I had it started, photos taken, swatches etc but never finished the blog post to publish. Life just takes over sometimes, ya know?! Well finally, here it is! 

So I grabbed these beautiful Milani Lip Intense Colors a while back when I was picking up a prescription at the pharmacy. Ok, don't even act like you guys don't grab random things from drugstores while you wait on the pharmacy to fill your prescription ;) *Bonus: These were BOGO so I paid about $6.49 for TWO...score!

My main reason to grab these was because they reminded me so much of the popular (& not so cheap) Too Faced Melted Lip Stains. Lets take a quick peek at my first impression on these little babies:

Packaging: Simple yet vibrant. Plastic flat tube. Nothing too special. I do appreciate the soft application stick which gives more control when applying instead of a tube like the Too Faced Melted.

Colors: Red Extreme, Pink Rave, Fiery Coral, Violet Addict (I didn't get Violet Addict because I already had the Too Faced Melted in Violet and the two colors looked VERY similar...and also because violet is not a color I would wear THAT often so didn't want to have two similar colors). 

Formula: Smooth, non-sticky, Drys quick. I did notice that after wearing it for about 6 hours, it faded some and I had some slight dry lines on the upper & bottom corner of my lips. In my opinion, no biggy. For the price, the formula feels identical to the Too Faced Melted and applies effortlessly. These also remind me of NYX matte lip cream but possibly slightly silkier. It's not exactly matte, but it does have a hint of shine. Also another thing, they do "bleed" a little if you don't use a lip primer and anti-feathering pencil (it's basically a clear wax pencil that you apply on the outline of your lips)...I had mine for a while now (from Sephora) but Milani also makes one to go with this lippies HERE.

Should I go buy it? If you don't want to splurge on the Too Faced Melted but still want something similar for a much cheaper price then yes, I'd say go for it. If you like a pop of color, get these! I will def use these more often than I had originally expected to...and mix it up with some of my higher-end lipsticks to change up the color/formula a bit.

Color: Pink Rave #2

*To me this sort of reminds me of "Girl About Town" by Mac. It's a beautiful bright pink.

Color: Fiery Coral #3

*To me, this color is more of a Barbie pink vs CORAL (whomp! whomp!) Not sure why they would name this "coral". Nonetheless, it's a beautiful super Reese Witherspoon type of color ;)

Color: Red Extreme #1

*This is a classic hot cherry red tone. It's bright but does fade out a little throughout the day so I like to mix it with my Dior Addict in "Pandore" during a recent outing that I wore it...went perfect with my holiday red dress! <3

xoxx- 

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and New Year!

Baked Apple Pastry *Dairy-Free+Grain-Free* [perfect for a Holiday Dessert add-on]

An apple a day...keeps the doctor away, right? Well...being married to one defiantly doesn't do that in my life ha! But truth be told about me + apples = I actually feel sick after eating [raw] apples...so I rarely ever eat an apple on any day! So screw you doctors!

Other fruits I can munch on or eat daily with my lunch or breakfast [like berries...mmmm]...but apples...oh you apples, I just can't! Why? Because after eating say...a whole apple, I will suddenly feel like gagging! LOL. Sometimes, I actually do GAG. It's insane. I really do want to love apples though because I know how great they are for my body. Apples contain both Vitamins A & C as well as COPPER, which by the way is an essential element to healthy skin! Who doesn't want that, right?

So as life has its adventures, a few weeks back, my husband & I stumbled upon picking our own apples and bringing home a bag full of good ol' apples from an apple orchard. [let me just tell you about the dreaded look on my husband's face when I told him lets just go ahead and check out the orchards before the corn maze while we waited on our friends. BUT he knows how quirky little things like this make me happy so he TOTALLY went with the flow haha]. So to make a good use out of the apples we picked, I decided to use them in a verity of ways, so I can actually eat them this time without gagging. I made the following (which I will post recipe to each soon):
- Grain-Free Apple Pastry (Recipe below)
-Almond Flour Apple Pancakes
-Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins- Dairy Free + Flour Free (Recipe HERE)
-Fresh Green Juice

*Grain-Free Apple Pastry*

What ya will need:

(For the Apple Filling)

- 3-4 apples [peel em', deseed/core em', chop into tiny pieces]

- 3 tablespoon of Coconut SUGAR [I used this kind but you can get any type...organic or not!...this one was on sale at my local grocery store one day so I grabbed it]

-1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder [I used McCormick, but you can you whichever kind you like]

-1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg powder [I used McCormick, but you can you whichever kind you like]

-Big pinch of salt 

-2 tablespoon of water 

(For the Dough)

-1/2 cup of Almond Flour [I used Bob's Red Mill]

-1/2 cup of Tapioca Flour/Stratch [I used some that I got off of Amazon Here but tell me why...I was at a Asian grocery store a few days ago and saw them selling these for only $1.00...slightly smaller in size but a buck!?!]

-1/2 teaspoon of salt 

-1 cup of canned unsweetened coconut milk [not the lite version; just regular. I used this one from Target but ANY work...I literally have 3 different brands of coconut milk in my pantry right now lol]

-1 egg made into an egg wash [add some water to your egg and mix mix mix with your fork]

What ya will need TO DO:

Step 1: [PREHEAT YOUR OVEN TO 350 F] Ok...Go ahead and make the Apple Filling by combining all of the ingredients for the filling in a pot over medium heat for about 10-15 mins or so. Once it looks good to you [should be thick and apples should be a little soft]. Turn off heat and let sit to the side while you prepare and make your crust.

Step 2: Go ahead and make the dough by combining all of the Dough Fillings (almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, & coconut milk) in a large mixing bowl. The result will be a pancake like batter.

Step 3: Put a medium sized frying pan on medium heat

Step 4: Scoop in about 1/2 cup of batter and slowly from the middle of the pan, drop in the batter. Shake the pan a little if you want the batter to spread out more, but it doesn't matter.

Step 5: Let each side cook for about 3 mins (30 secs to a min more if needed). You will have about 4-5 flatbread looking pastry sheets depending how big/small you make it.

Step 6: Using a scissor, cut off the edges of your sheets to form a square.

Step 7: Spoon in about a tablespoon of the Apple Filling into the flatbread sheet, close it up using fork.

Step 8: Using a brush, rub some egg wash (1 egg mixed up w a few drops of water and mix again) all over the outside/top. Sprinkle each triangle with some coconut sugar.

Step 9: Spread aluminum foil onto a baking trey, place each triangle on trey, pop in the oven (preheated 350 Degrees F) for about 40-45 minutes or until you can tell they look crunch...crispy from the outside. YUM! *Do not overcook them too much as my batch the 2nd time I made these had become a bit too crunchy/hard after a while. You can always re-toast it in the toaster oven when reheating. 

*These were such a hit with my husband and MYSELF. Yum yum yum. Something my husband did when reheating these was pop it in the toaster oven for like 2 minutes or so to make it extra crunchy because once they cool, they do tend to get a little bit softer.

Hope you enjoy these guilt-free sweet cravings! Xoxx-

Husby & I with our selfie game gone wrong lol

My Sisters Holiday Brunch *Baked Egg Bowls*

A few weeks ago, I went down South to visit my sister. Growing up, one thing that I always admired my sister for was her love for cooking and daring different recipes. Whenever she would visit my mom's house, she often came up with some fun things to snack on or make...and most of the time, the recipes would be something quick & easy...Like these delicious eggs in a bowl! 

These are SO quick & easy. Fool proof. Fancy "looking". And perfect for a holiday brunch add-on. Hope you enjoy this recipe! xoxx-

(serves 4-5)
What'ya NEED:

• Left over hash browned potatoes (or make your own like we did using 1 large potato: Shred potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold water. Stir until water is cloudy, drain, and cover potatoes again with fresh cold water. Stir again to dissolve excess starch. Drain potatoes well, pat dry with paper towels, and squeeze out any excess moisture. In a pan, cook potatoes until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until potatoes are browned all over, about 5 more minutes) OR Just buy the ready-made hash brown and cook it as package directed. 
• 1 tsp butter (or olive oil/coconut oil)
• 1 Tbsp jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
• Half Avocado (peels & sliced into thin strips)
• 1 cup of Dry spinach (chopped into tiny pieces)
• Half large Tomato (chopped into small pieces)
• 2 cloves of garlic, diced (we just used a garlic crusher)
• 1/4 cup dairy-free or regular mozzarella cheese, shredded 
• 2 eggs [for 1 serving] (we ended up using 8 eggs total since we were making it for 3 adults & 2 kids)
• salt and pepper to taste
• Seasoning salt to taste
• Paprika (sprinkled in)
• CorningWare Ramekin. Like these HERE.

What'ya Need To DO:

• Preheat oven to 350° .  
• Preheat a skillet/pan over medium high heat.
• Melt butter in the skillet and add the onion and jalapeno. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring occasionally.
• Spray the ramekin dishes with non-stick spray.  Divide the hash brown potatoes between the dishes.
• Stir the onion, chili, garlic mixture into the dishes.
• Throw in the chopped spinach.
• Top with chopped tomatoes 
• Top with cheese.
• Crack two eggs into each ramekin.  Season with seasoning salt pepper, & paprika on top (go light on that SALT btw!)
• Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 5 minutes.
• Top with two slices of Avocado 
• Broil on high for 5-6 minutes or until the eggs are set (DO NOT overcook as the eggs become too "dry")
• Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

SO Delish! <3

2014 Cyber Monday Deals!

Hi friends! I wanted to do a quick share on the Cyber Monday sales that I have been spying on. Who doesn't love to save a little money, right? I'll start with makeup & I threw in a few fashion websites I love that also have Cyber Monday deals!

Let us know what you got on Black Friday/Cyber Monday!

Happy shopping!

-Rasmin & Nilma

Makeup: 

1. TheBalm- Everything is 50% off! I highly suggest: TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter, Betty-Lou Manizer (sun-kissed bronzer), the Instain blushes & the Balms Away Eye Makeup Remover from the line. Go check out all these products and much more at & get it all for half off on Cyber Monday!

2. NARS- For all those obsessed with NARS out there (so, basically everyone), they're offering an exclusive 20% off to its most loyal customers. Just sign up here to get the deets.

3. Lorac Cosmetics- Pro Palette & Pro Palette 2 are 25% off ($31.50/each instead of $42). You will also get a free studded eyelash curler with any purchase. Starts Mon. 8am Dec. 1st- ends Tues Dec 2nd, at 8am.

4. Tarte Cosmetics- Mascaras and lip glosses are going for only $10, cheek stains and blushes for $20, blotting papers for $5, Maracuja Oil and C-Brighter eye treatment for $30, and Lash Enhancer and supersize Brazilliance will sell for $40. We're excited just thinking about it.

5. Pur Minerals- Pur has safe, mineral-based makeup and skin-care products. Perfect your pretty this holiday with $30 off your order, plus free shipping, with the code "PURCM14" 

6. Sigma Beauty- The brushes I use for my makeup on a daily basis, that don't shed and apply all my makeup flawlessly are going to be 20% off on Cyber Monday with the code "CM2014" Haven't tried Sigma brushes before? I break it all down here, then head to Sigma Beauty & get these brushes at a discounted price! Valid: Dec. 1 at 12am (PST)- 11:59 pm (PST)

7. Laura Mercier- Laura Mercier is having 12 days of flawless deals starting Dec 1. Keep a lookout the next several days for their exclusive, daily offers. You also get 25% off any $100 purchase. 

8. Urban Decay- On Cyber Monday only, snatch up the Electric palette for only $35 and receive a bonus 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil. Free shipping + customers will each receive a card that's worth anywhere from $10 off your next purchase to a grand prize trip to Orange County.

9. Murad- I know Murad isn't cosmetic, however their Clarifying Cleanser is amazing on both dry & oily skin and they're offering their customers 25% off & free shipping. You're welcome. 

10. Gerard Cosmetics- Remember those creamy, super pigmented, comparable to MAC lipsticks blog post I raved about? No? Read all about it here then open a new tab to purchase because they're having an amazing 30% off sitewide & free shipping. Use the code: "BLACKFRI" at checkout!

11. Becca Cosmetics- This company is worth every, single, penny. They're products never disappoint (be sure to get their highlighter in the shade "Opal," you'll thank me later). Enjoy 20% off everything & free shipping when you spend $50 or more. Use code: "GOLD20" at checkout!

12. Anastasia Beverly Hills- I don't know WHY I didn't list this first because the holy grail, always sold out Contour Kit is going to be 25% off (limit 2 per customer) on Cyber Monday. GET IT HERE.

13. Coastal Scents- Affordable, pigmented eyeshadow that is already inexpensive is going to be even cheaper on Cyber Monday. The entire website is 50% off, no code needed. Enjoy!

14. GHD- Okay so this is a hair tool company, not at all makeup related- but they;re products are 100% quality and last forever. Get 25% off most hot tools till 11:59 pm Dec. 1. 

15. BH Cosmetics- Another site with inexpensive yet quality products. They're having up to 65% off, no code is required and you can shop their deals here. 

16. ELF- Check out some NARS dupe blushes made my E.L.F. (a tiny bit chalky though but color is great...for the price!) as well as some great baked highlighters. They are the ELF Studio Baked Highlighters in Pink Diamond, Moonlight Pearls, and Blush Gems. All 50% off for CyberMonday...shop early here.

Fashion:

1. H&M- My favorite store, ever started their Cyber sale today (sunday!) and will end Monday at 11:59 pm. They're offering 30% off your entire purchase & free shipping on orders $50+ (easily done, haha). Use code: "2896" at checkout! Overwhelmed? Check out the holiday inspo blog post that features a lot of H&M clothing. 

2. Forever21- The always affordable and trendy F21 is offering an extra 30% off sale items and free shipping on orders $30 or more. No code needed! 

3.  Kate Spade- Bags, wallets, phone cases to adorable stationary, definitely something for every lady on this website. Especially the handbags- am I right ladies? Enjoy 30% off with the code: "CYBER30" at checkout!

4.  Zara-  Get up-to 50% off on selected items as well as free shipping on orders over $50. You can always choose the in-store pick up option (which is awesome & free!)

5. JustFab: VIP members can shop 2-for-$50 sitewide on most products. If you head in-store, all shoppers will receive 40% off. 

6. The Body Shop: From 12/1 to 12/2, save 50% on everything at plus get free shipping with any $30 purchase.

7. Topshop- There are 3 ways to save on Topshop. Get 30% off on selected items here, shop BOGO pieces here or shop 30% off jewelry here. 

8. Frends: From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, you can purchase a limited edition bundle of the Layla headphones and the Ella B earbuds for $100 (usually $150 each). 

9. Toms From Thanksgiving day to Cyber Monday, take 25% off select styles. Use code: "CHEER"

10. Threadsence: Take 30% off sitewide with the code "BETTER" or spend $500 and get 40% off sitewide with the code: "BEST"

11. Modcloth- Starting at 3pm EST on 11/30 to 1pm EST on 12/3, the entire site including clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts will be offered at 25% off with the code: "CYBERMONDAY" 

12. PacSun- On 11/30, everything sitewide will be 30% off. On Cyber Monday, discounts will be up to 50% off sitewide. On 12/2, everything sitewide will be 30% off. 

13. Aldo Shoes- Shoes, bags, and accessories already on sale will be reduced by an extra 50%. No code needed. 

14. Zoya: From Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, Zoya is offering 12 nail polish trio sets for $20 with free ground shipping.

15. Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy- Enjoy 40% off your purchase at either of these three sister brands by entering code: "CYBER" at checkout!

16. Victoria's Secret- Free shipping on orders $50 or more, use code: "SHIP50FREE"
$20 off $125, use code: "20OFF125"
Get 2 free secret reward cards w/ a $10 purchase that is worth either $10, $50, $100, or $500 
(valid Dec. 4-19)
Bras- Buy one, get one 50% off (till Wednesday 12/03), use code: "DOUBEUP"

17. Á Lá Couturè- Beautiful jewelry and Pakistani/Indian traditional clothes. Great quality, customer service, and prices. 
They have a 20% off special for Cyber Monday- ENTIRE site!! 
Use promo code: CM20. Check it out here

Holiday Gift Guide: For Her

Hey everyone! So a lot of friends have requested this after having trouble deciding what to get their family, friends and significant others for the holidays. I listed popular must-have items for a number of different categories. These are just ideas- remember buying a gift for a loved one doesn't have to be bought- get creative and personal. Use what they like to personalize something just for them, have fun & don't stress- it's the thought that counts :). 

What are your gift ideas? Comment below!

Happy holidays to all who celebrate, 

Rasmin

Makeup- If she's a makeup junkie, I refer you to my Sigma brushes & the Lipstick Candy blog posts because if she doesn't have these- she should. Look at the pictures below for even more tried and true makeup products she'll absolutely love.

NARS Ita Brush

Dose of Colors Highlighters

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Soft and Gentle Highlighter

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Milani Baked Blush

MAC Lured to Love blush (Limited Edition)

NARS Orgasm Blush
MAC Rebel Lipstick
NARS Audacious Lipsticks

Hair Tools- Does she love doing her hair? Check out these awesome hair tools that hold hair all day (even curls) without hairspray. Trust me, my hair is hard to curl and the Jose Eber Curling Wand in 25mm would last me two days and I never used hairspray. Its amazing.

 Jose Eber Website | Jose Eber: Curling Wand 25mm | Bellami 3-in-one curling set  

 Bellezza straightener 

           
           

   
Skincare products- For the girl who loves to take care of her skin, try getting her a mask from Lush or Glam Glow. Both of these companies have amazing facial masks that do wonders for your skin. I personally love the Ocean Salt & Mask of Magnanimity from Lush. They use all natural ingredients and are made per order at the Lush stores. You can also get a Clarisonic, which is a a cleansing brush to wash your face/remove makeup that rotates 300 x's/second; overtime it improves your skin and have heard nothing but good things from those who own one.

Clothes- Is she always shopping for new clothes or shoes? Check out How-to: Style Neon Pumps & Chic Holiday Fashion blog posts for pieces she will LOVE. Also try memberships at JustFab / Shoedazzle for monthly picks from celebrity stylists and get VIP pricing- you can skip by the 5th of each month if you don't want to purchase & you won't be charged! (Even if you are, it become a credit for future purchases!)

Links to every item is in the "Chic Holiday Fashion" blog post linked above!

Other gift ideas:
If she's been eyeing something, go through a friend to see if it's still on her "to-purchase" list & buy her that. iPads, watches, perfumes, activewear (if she loves the gym), a personalized apron (if she loves to cook) or even visit Easy Canvas Prints and upload a photo and have a high quality canvas delivered straight to your door!

Review: Sigma Makeup Brushes + Black Friday Sale!

The first step to achieving a flawless face is not just the right makeup products that work for your skin type but the right makeup brushes as well. I would put makeup brushes first over makeup products because without the right brush you won't get the most out of your makeup. It took me a few years to convince myself before I decided to invest in Sigma brushes. I've had them for over a year now & I'm shocked I didn't get them sooner. Like seriously... they're amazing and worth ever single penny. They have a lot of options on their website & it can get confusing, so I'll break it down for ya.

My makeup brushes- numbers of every brush listed at the end!

Brushes are sold as complete sets, smaller sets or individual and the brush handles come in 18K gold, copper, or chrome. The 18K gold is obviously a little pricier, followed by the copper and the chrome handled brushes are the cheapest. There is no difference in quality based on the brush handle material- all brushes are made of the exact same material. 

Complete Brush Set: The Extravaganza Chrome Complete Kit retails for $417.00 and comes with all 29 brushes the company has to offer. If you get this kit- you'll never need another makeup brush again and especially recommend it for MUA's. However, for your everyday gal who just loves makeup, I don't think you need the entire set, not that you won't get use out of it if you do decide to purchase it.
Extravaganza Copper Complete Kit retails for $472.00
Extravaganza 18K Gold Complete Kit retails for $539.00

 

Smaller Brush Set: Sigma offers a lot of different brush set options and the entire list with photos and details can be found here. Don't let the different names confuse you. 

-The travel kit has smaller brushes and has a number of different colors. 

-The Perfect Blend Kit and the Spot-on Concealer Kit have 6 brushes in each kit that focus on brushes that blend/conceal different parts of the face. 

-The Precision Kit has 5 brushes that mimic your fingertips when applying power/liquid makeup (ideal for MUA's). 

-If you're looking into the Precision Kit, I recommend you go ahead and get the Sigmax Essential Kit, it comes with all 5 of the precision kit brushes as well as 5 of the face brushes made of the synthetic fibers at the top so your makeup is distributed evenly across the face. 

-The Premium Kit comes with 15 brushes that cover the eyes, face & lips. Perfect for your makeup collection and you won't need another makeup brush ever agin. (Definitely look into this one)

-The Performance Eyes Kit comes with 8 eye brushes for precise application of liquid, cream or powder onto certain areas of the eyes. 

-The Extreme Color Payoff Kit comes with 6 brushes that claim to deliver a strong, pigmented application of eyeshadows, bases and liners. 

-The Essential Kit comes with 12 brushes, some are similar to the brushes included in the Premium Kit and some are different. If you're looking into purchasing these and aren't a MUA I would compare these two kits, read the details of what each brush in the sets do and make a decision of what you would use the most. 

I bought the brushes individually and will list the numbers down below. Some have complained of the brushes shedding when they wash them- I have not had that problem. I do recommend washing your brushes (& being a tad rough with them) before you use them. I use baby shampoo to deep clean my brushes. They are comparable to MAC and a lot cheaper.

Individual brushes I bought from Sigma: 

p.s- my brushes are everywhere right now and not clean, so instead I just pasted a copy of my receipt of the brushes I got. I can do a full face of makeup with these brushes and don't need any other brush, other than my NARS Ita brush (What I use to contour with, the price went up because it sold out, came back, sold out etc. SO GLAD I got it before it got ridiculously expensive. Worth it though!)

	Item
	E05 - Eye Liner - 18K Gold
	E30 - Pencil - 18K Gold
	E35 - Tapered Blending - 18K Gold
	E45 - Small Tapered Blending - 18K Gold
	E55 - Eye Shading - 18K Gold
	E65 - Small Angle - 18K Gold
	F05 - Small Contour - 18K Gold
	F35 - Tapered Highlighter - 18K Gold
	L05 - Lip - 18K Gold
	F80 - Flat Kabuki
	F84 - Angled Kabuki

Black Friday Sale: FREE worldwide shipping (international & domestic). Valid November 27, 12am-November 28, 11:59 pm. Use code: "BF2014"

Cyber Monday Sale: 20% off everything. Valid December 1, 12am-11:59 pm. Use code: "CM2014"

What brushes did you get? Comment below!

Rasmin

Chic Holiday Fashion

Tis' the season to dress fab, fa la la la, la. The holiday season is upon us & can be quite stressful without having to figure out what to wear to holiday events. I've posted a few outfits for inspiration, if they can be found online- they're linked. I tried to include affordable pieces Also I included makeup looks I would pair with each outfit, this is something new I'm trying on the blog. If you like it or have any suggestions feel free to comment below- maybe this can be a new fashion series :). 

-Rasmin, xo

Look #1: Casual Lunch/Shopping/Meeting

I love, love, love casual looks like this one. It's so effortless but it looks like you really put work into your outfit. Pair this look with a bold vampy lip + smokey eye. Trade the jeans for a pair of crop pants to make the outfit dinner appropriate.

Buy the outfit here:
Dinner blazer

White sleeveless blouse

Boyfriend jeans
Statement necklace
Nude pumps
Nude pumps (not pictured- cheaper alternative)

Look #2: Special Occasion/Lunch/Dinner

These sequin trousers seem intimidating at first, but I promise they are the statement piece right now, especially during the holiday season when sequins are so popular. The black top option can be worn pretty much to any event, however if you plan on wearing the white top + blazer combo I would leave that specifically for a lunch/dinner. 

Buy the outfit here: 

Black/Gold top

White sleepless blouse

Tailored jacket

Sequin pants

Gold pumps

Statement necklace

Handbag

MUA: Julisa Duran

Look #3: Special Occasion 

This look is perfect for a holiday party or any special event for that matter that will take place around the fall/winter season. The colors are neutral but the statement heel, sequined skirt and makeup make this look pop. I would pair the structured blazer with a loose blush blouse, tucked into the sequined skirt with leggings/stockings underneath. 

Buy the outfit here:

Blush sleeveless blouse

Blazer

Sequined skirt

Leggings

Handbag

Heel booties

MUA: @missjazminad

Look #4: Special Occasion

This long gown with the white sides and gold metal detail is gorgeous. The look screams glamorous, yet so simple. I would add a structured white blazer with this look but didn't have enough room to add it. Of course, you can wear it without the blazer as well- all personal preference. For makeup look #1, I couldn't find the artists instagram, the name is underneath her brow but it is hard to read (if anyone knows who's work this is, please comment below!) 

Buy the outfit here:

Evening dress

Statement necklace

White clutch

Black heels

MUA #2: Tiarni Staples