Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Alexa Chung for Madewell sweater and blouse | Dressmonster shorts | Zara sandals | Ralston handbag (c/o) | Ray Ban Aviators (c/o ShadesDaddy.com)
If I were to ever undertake the daunting six items or less challenge for 30 days, a cable knit sweater and red blouse would likely make the cut for my key staples. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally learned how to build a wardrobe vs. stocking one with pieces I believed I needed.
Favorite nail polish color at the moment is this aquamarine hue from NCLA, fittingly named Santa Monica Shore Thing. It’s that subtle but perfect balance to my red/maroon/orange look.
xx, becs
Zara blazer (old) | SwayChic collar tank | H&M pants | Forever 21 cuffs
Whenever you think your outfit is too simple, remember THIS:
Minimalism is not a lack of something, it’s simply the perfect amount of something.
– Nicholas Burroughs
Because simple doesn’t have to automatically mean boring. #wordstoliveby
xx, becs
A good amount of women say they never leave home without wearing mascara. But since my eyelashes can barely hold a curl let alone mascara, I never wear it. Instead, rarely do I leave home without wearing these beauty essentials.
Versace Bright Crystal ($67): Sweet and fresh but not too overpowering, this has been my go-to scent for the past few years. Also scores bonus points for the lovely bottle.
Dior Lip Maximizer ($30): Truthfully, I don’t wear this every day (and night) because it makes my lips look fuller; I wear it because it is ULTRA hydrating and my lips have never felt softer. Plus, I love the tingling sensation when you first apply it.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion ($30): I don’t really swear on anything, but I will swear on L’Occitane-anything. Hypothetically speaking, this would be the Superman of lotions because it does wonders. Worth every penny, apply this after you get out of the shower — your skin will thank you!
xx
H&M jacket and crop top | Zara pants and shoes
If I had regrets, I regret not attempting to do a Flying Dutchman jump in these pants! Because these trousers are so massive in width, that photo would have been epic. Ah, next time.
Aren’t you reminded of rainbow sherbert every single time you walk into a store these days? Not that I’m complaining — I love rainbow sherbert! When I’d get sick as a kid, besides chicken noodle soup, my parents would feed me Jello and rainbow sherbert. So I grew up believing that rainbow sherbert was part of the “get well soon” formula, and despite feeling crappy, would be excited for the opportunity to enjoy a ton of sherbert! Tricky, tricky parents.
Hope you have a great week!
xx, becs
TRUTH.
RXMANCE sweatshirt via Bonadrag (pictured above); gray t-shirt via Madewell
To quote one of my favorite movies, Beautiful Girls:
A beautiful girl can make you dizzy, like you’ve been drinking Jack and Coke all morning. She can make you feel high full of the single greatest commodity known to man – promise. Promise of a better day. Promise of a greater hope. Promise of a new tomorrow. This particular aura can be found in the gait of a beautiful girl. In her smile, in her soul, the way she makes every rotten little thing about life seem like it’s going to be okay. The supermodels, Willy? That’s all they are. Bottled promise. Scenes from a brand new day. Hope dancing in stiletto heels.
