Seeing Spots

One of the biggest trends that I noticed last night were animal prints. They are everywhere! Cheetah was most popular, but I saw other types as well. I think this look is so cute and definitely wearable. For those of you who don't want to wear a bright fur coat, try ballet flats. Animal prints on your feet are stylish, but not too bold if you're not sure about the trend. Stuart Weitzman makes a good pair. Besides the animal prints, I also saw a lot of fur. (faux, obviously!) They were every where though. Fuzzy vests, long coats, cropped sleeves, etc. I saw a lot of variety in color as well. While some designers stayed with the jungle animal theme, others went for a soft gray or crimson. Although this isn't an every day look, it is still fun for the cold events when you want to look cute but stay warm at the same time. I put many examples of the looks above. I think Rebecca Taylor (the first two pictures) is a good brand to try if you don't want the look to be in-your-face. Her colors are a little more muted, but still adorable!
What do you think about this trend? If you'd like to know where any of the pieces above are from, just leave a comment below and I will get back to you!
Love,
Grace

Fashion Night Out Recap

Tonight was so much fun! I had an amazing time exploring the shops of the mall. Music was blaring with remixes, and I ate a bunch of candy. Most importantly, the fashion was amazing!! I honestly could have spent all my family's money on the things I wanted to buy. In every store there was a minimum of ten things I wanted. A few favorites include:

• Anything Alice and Olivia :)
• Rebecca Taylor's Fall Line
• A grey boxy shirt with sparkly black cheetah print on it from Velvet (sounds odd, but it's cute)
• Jeans that had been painted different prints, like grey with sparkles, or black with blue stripes (again sounds weird, but  again, it's cute. I will post a few pictures of the brands I like)
• The 2010 Fashion Night Out T-shirt

Those are only a select few of the things that I was drooling over. I will be doing some posts about fall trends and fun things in the next few days, so keep in touch!
What did y'all do this FNO? I would love to hear about your experience!
Love,
Grace

Fashion Night Out!

For those of you who don't already know, Friday the 10th is Fashion Night Out (FNO)! I am extremely excited and cannot wait until then! This will be the 2nd annual FNO, hosted by Vogue and Anna Wintour. Ms. Wintour created this event last year to remind people that shopping is supposed to be fun! No matter whether you are in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, or Brazil, there is probably something going on that has to do with this. The reason I am so excited this year is because I get to model for Nordstrom in Northpark Mall. There will be a DJ, food samplings, tons of fashion, and a cosmetics party! If you are in Dallas, you should definitely come check us out. Not only Nordstrom is participating though. If you ask around, I am sure you will find out many of your favorite stores are also. Check out www.fashionnightout.com for more information. If you are in Dallas (like me) I know the following stores are participating:

• Neiman Marcus- DJ, a candy bar (too cute!), and "So you think you've got style?" contest
• Chanel- receive mini manicures with exclusive colors (olivey-browns) made especially for FNO
• Barneys- champagne while you shop! 20% of money made will go to a group called Fashionistas
• Betsey Johnson- DJ, with purchases, get a special, free gift
• L'Occitane- mini facials and free skin consultants 
• Christian Louboutin- revealing the 2011 Spring line of my favorite heels

I am so excited it is not even describable! It is a big party going on everywhere this Friday night. If you are a lover of fashion, food, or fetes, this is defintitly a night for you!

Tell me about your experience, or better yet, leave pictures! I will be so excited to hear about what everyone  does. 

I am sooo excited!

Love,

Grace 

TGI September!

TGIF! It's only the second day of school, and I'm already tired! I am so happy that today is Friday. I am leaving for a friend's lake house tomorrow, but before I left, I wanted to do a post. Now that it is September, I have officially moved into my fall wardrobe. This means

• Dark Wash Jeans
• Big Cozy Sweaters (preferably in neutral colors, like camel and gray)
• Soft Leather Boots
• Large, Boyfriend Watches
• Alice and Olivia!

For those of you who have not seen the Fall line from Alice and Olivia, you're missing out! It is so amazing and I wish  could have every piece! I think I've talked about my obsession with this brand in previous posts, and I think once you see their gorgeous dresses, you'll understand where I'm coming from! Besides clothing, there are some wonderful Fall accessories. Try some of these perfumes that are new for fall:

• Polo Blue For Men by Ralph Lauren (although it's for men, it smells delicious!)
• Gucci Guilty
• Peace Love Juicy by Juicy Couture
• Coach Poppy
• Marc Jacobs Poppy Pop Art Edition

These aren't very detailed, but just kind of things that have been in my mind lately about what I am going to be wearing this Fall. Do you have anything you're excited about pulling out of your closet? Tell me about it! I am still adding to this list, and I want your opinion!

Love,

Grace

MIA...

Hey guys! I am so sorry I haven't posted in a little while. I was out of town in mid-August and school started on Tuesday, so I've been sooo busy. I have a lot of new posts coming up soon though about fall fashion, new beauty tips/products, and a project I've been working on. Thanks for continuing to read, and I promise to try and have some new posts up as soon as possible.

Anyway, now that I'm back at school I've been seeing a lot of new trends. One of the most popular is  I Heart Boobies bands. The bracelet is a fund raiser for breast cancer, and all the money goes towards research for a cure. They come in cute colors like pink, green, blue, black, and purple. They are only $4, and imagine if 50 people bought them... that's $200 raised towards a cure! I know I'm definitely going to buy one, if not two or three. Do good while looking cute! Here's a link if you want to check it out.
Love,
Grace

Un, deux, trois!

I believe that a girl can never own too many bags. Small bags, big bags, colorful bags, neutral bags, etc. My favorite pouch right now is by Rebecca Minkoff, a trendy designer who's based in New York. You can often find her bags on the arms of  famous actresses such as Hilary Duff, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Lindsay Lohan. Combining my favorite colors with my favorite language, Minkoff created the perfect pouch. It is a small pouch that is made out of genuine leather. It comes in a beautiful blue, bright fuchsia, soft brown, and rich black with different saying written in French on the side. Je t'aime (I love you), Je ne sais quoi (I don't know what), and un deux trois (one, two, three) are the the three options you have to choose from. I personally like the blue and black pouches with Je t'aime written on the side.
Is there a bag that you love? Tell me about it!
Love,
Grace

Make-up Tutorials

I love walking up and down the make-up aisles, but I often get so confused while I'm there! How can there possibly be so many products for so many different uses? I'll buy something because it looks pretty or the description sounds pleasing, then I get home and realize I'm not sure how to use it correctly. I've bought multiple highlighters, pencils, lip colors, and bases then realized I actually don't how the product is supposed to be used or how the color actually looks once on my face. That is why I love Top Shop's new make-up videos. Make up artist Hannah Murray shows you how to achieve four different looks: Glitter Cascade, Sun Shower, Statement Lips, and Midnight Eye. The looks she creates are a little dramatic, but you can control how much color you want on your eyes/lips. She shows you how to use the products to enhance your features so you know which to buy. You know what the colors look like before you put them on  your face, which is so helpful! There is even a virtual make over link that lets you upload your own picture. It's so amazing! I would definitely recommend checking it out! Click here to head over to Top Shop and try out these looks.
Love,
Grace

Clinique Lip Smoothies for Fall

For those of you who have tried Clinique's Lip Smoothies, you will be happy to know they are coming out with a fall collection! These lip moisturizers are filled with healthy antioxidants and feel great on your lips. Besides protecting and healing your chapped lips, they put a delicious shine that looks very natural. The original colors came in pinks (like Pink Me Up), nudes (like Nudetritious), reds, and purples (try Absolute Acai). The new collection has colors more suited to fall. My favorites are Pom-a-greatness and Guava Good. Priced at  $17.50, they are definitely worth the money! Your lips will thank you after a coat of this delicious moisturizer.
Love,
Grace 

Trend Alert: Denim on Denim

One of the biggest fall trends right now is wearing two pieces of denim. Where I live, it is way too hot to try this trend out, but I still thought I should post about it. The first thing to know about wearing multiple denim pieces at one time, is to wear different washes. If you wear dark wash jean pants with a dark wash jean shirt, it ends up looking like a jump suit, which is not flattering at all! I would suggest a dark wash on the bottom, then try a lighter wash on the top. If you live somewhere like Texas, where it won't be cool enough to wear jeans until October, try jeans shorts with a jean vest. Also, if you are like me and don't feel comfortable wearing denim on multiple parts of your body at once, try a light blue top. It still has the same allusion as a jean jacket would have, but you are more comfortable.
At this point you might be wondering what pair of jeans to try out for this look. Legging jeans are the it-jean for fall! Not a fan of jeans that cut off your circulation? Try a straight jean instead. They have a little more room to move around in. What if you found the perfect jeans this summer in white? Not a problem! If you pair white jeans with a knit sweater, a dark jean jacket, boots, and rocking accessories, you're ready to show off your amazing outfit even if everyone else has their white jeans put away! A third jean to try is shredded. Shown on many runways this season, try these if you want to add an edgy flair to your outfit.
Looking for a good pair of jeans without the high price tag? Check out the sites below:
DBG Jeans 
Levis
Material Girl (Madonna and her daughter Lola's new line of clothing that is coming August 3rd to Macy's nation wide)
Gap
Jessica Simpson's New Line of Jeans
What are your thoughts about this trend? Is this something you are going to try? I would love to hear from you!
Love,
Grace 

New Post Coming Soon...

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that I've been traveling the past few days without access to a computer. I will be doing a new post as soon as possible! Sorry for the delay.
- Grace

Super Woman Gets a Make Over!

DC Comics and MAC Cosmetics have teamed up to create a Super Woman line of make-up. Out in spring of 2011, the line will consist of eye shadows, lip colors, nail lacquers, and blush. Knowing MAC, the colors will all be representative of Super Woman, yet wearable at the same time! I can't wait to see how the packaging turns out. I am sure if they have comic book artists working on it, it will be like no make-up line I've ever seen before. Mark you calendars, because you won't want to miss this limited edition line.
Love,
Grace 

New Fall Handbags

Check out Cusp.com for a look at the new fall handbags from designers like Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Linea Pelle, and Cynthia Vincent. The colors, patterns, and shapes are all amazing! I can't wait to pick out my new Fall tote!
Love,
Grace

Burberry Launches New Make-up Line

Most recognizable for their famous plaid print and iconic trench coats, Burberry has always been well known in the fashion world. Now, they have branched into the cosmetics industry with their new line of make-up. Burberry's creative director, Christopher Bailey, has said that the line "reflects the natural style and relaxed attitude" of Burberry's trenches. The 96 piece collection was inspired by skies, sculpture, fabric, and colors. Read on for more info on Bailey's palette choices!
Bailey mentioned that his "colors come from beautiful cloudy storms followed by the gentle glow of the sun." He is also inspired the sculpture and paintings of Henry Moore. When designing the textures of the products, Bailey turned to gabardine, mentioning that "the material used for the Burberry trench is central to the texture of the line." Last but not least, when it it was time to pick the packaging colors and patterns, he turned to gunmetal gray and plaid because the gray is modern and clean, while the plaid tells the world that the product belongs to Burberry!
The products are as functional as they are pretty. I would definitely check them out!
Love,
Grace

Selena Gomez- Round and Round

The other day, my brother was watching Disney Channel when Selena Gomez's new music video filled the TV screen. I was so surprised how much she had grown up since the last time I had seen her! I'm not one to usually be impressed by a Disney Darling (I am more than often under-impressed). I find the girls to be exactly what Disney wants, someone made from a cookie cutter. Needless to say, I was so happy to see Selena blossoming into a sophisticated women with an appealing sense of style. Not only was her song, called Round and Round, super catchy, but her make-up and clothes were spot on. Gomez spends most of the video in a classic Burberry trench with Christian Louboutin slingbacks, rocking gorgeous waves and matte lips. After a while, she changes into a sparkly dress with heavier eye make-up, sporting a look that is more rocker-chic. Throughout the video, she is inspiring and stylish, and her make-up perfectly enhances each ensemble. Read on to get Selena's outfits for less: 
1) Classic Trench Look

•  Gap's "Classic Trench Coat" for $88. 
• Hue's Black tights are good quality for a good price at $12.50 
• Stuart Weitzman Black sling-backs  for $249. (These are 30% off!)
• DKNY Sunglasses DY4068 for $69
• Leather Up's Slim Black Leather Gloves for $14.95 (good price!)
• Garnier Fructis Style Wonder Waves Wave-Enhancing Spray
• Covergirl's Outlast Lipstain in Wild Berry Wink

2) Cute Party Dress 

• Flirt Black and Gold Dress for $79.50
• Hot Mamma's Gold Hoop earrings for $12 (store located in Basalt, Colorado; no website)
• Frenchi Drop Needle Tights in Black for $7.90- they're on sale!
• Maybelline's Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in Peach Sorbet
• Benefit Comsetic's Smokin' Eye Kit for $36
• AV Max Gold Bangles for $65

Although there are a few other outfits in the video, I thought these were the main two. I hope my "Look for Less" was helpful. Let me know if I should keep doing this! Are there any songs that you are listening to this summer? I would love to  hear about them!

Love, Grace 

Skin Quiz!

I am a huge fan of online quizzes, which is why I was happy to find this one about skin! It puts together a regimen for your special skin type with the new Mark line of cleansers with super fruits. Using ingredients like apples, blueberries, dark chocolate, and cinnamon, Mark has created different lines of cleansers depending on what you score on the quiz. There's a line for acne, excess oil, dryness, etc. Here are my results:
1) Cleanse: That's Deep Purifying Gel Cleanser ($7)
2) Perfect: Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher ($8)
3) Moisturize: For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Lotion SPF 30 ($15)
4) Treat: Shine Fighter: Oil Control Mask ($7)
The products are at a great price point, and they sound perfect for my skin. I recommend you take this quiz (link is below) and look into the products you are assigned!
Love,
Grace


Link Here: http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product_list.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=469&pdept_id=484&cat_type=C#/skinQuiz

Anna Beck

One of my favorite ways to enhance an outfit is to add jewelry. I love piling on bangles, rings, and necklaces to make a statement! A designer I am loving right now is Anna Beck. Everything she creates is gorgeous, and I love how her collections are named after exotic destinations. One of my favorites is the Lombok line. The gold saddle ring is on my wish list. Every piece is crafted in Bali, so when you have one of her decorative cuffs on, you feel as if you have just come back from a vacation in South East Asia. I am not the only one who is in love with this line. Celebrity clients include Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Oprah, and Nicole Richie. Check out her site to find a piece you love! (And trust me, you will find at least ten pieces you love!)

Love,

Grace

Christian Dior Fall 2010

I have always enjoyed Dior (what girl wouldn't?) but the fall runway show has made me fall in love! Combining two of my favorite things, flowers and fabric, Christian Dior sent his models down the runway looking like gorgeous blooms. Each ensemble that came out was ruffled, ruched, and draped to perfection. The coloring was bright and pleasing to the eye, leaving me wanting more! Check out this site if you to read more about the runway and see more pictures of the models. They are all beautiful and leave me dreaming about fine couture!

Love, Grace

Red, White, and Blue

When I dress for the 4th, I like to look patriotic, NOT touristy. I avoid wearing outfits comprised of just red, white, and blue. Try adding silver or gold bangles-- the more the better! A cute flat or wedge always adds a nice touch. I also avoid wearing stars and stripes together. It looks fine on our flag, but not on a person. Try to stick with one pattern. The piece I will be wearing this Fourth of July is the Ella Moss top shown. It is red, white, and blue but done in a classy, cute way. It only has stripes, and the back is beyond cute! This is a top I would wear any day this summer. What will you be wearing today? Anyone going to a parade? I am! Happy 4th!

Love,

Grace

Chanel Fall Make-up 2010

It is finally here! The lip glosses, eye shadows, nail polishes, and liners have finally arrived on chanel.com, marking the arrival of Fall in the cosmetics industry. As always, I find myself loving the nail polishes (especially Paradoxal, shown) and the lip glosses (all four colors are beautiful!). The eyeshadow shades look silky and pigmented, as always and I can't wait to try out their new long lasting eyeliner in cassis. It's a beautiful lavender that would compliment almost any eye color. Head over as soon as possible to order because everything is going fast!

Love,

Grace

Favorite Nail Polish

I have found a new nail polish that I am totally obsessed with! It is Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Strobe Light. I have been looking for a glittery nail polish for a while now and am so happy I found this one. I got it at Target for only $2, which makes it even better! The multi-colored glitter makes me so happy whenever I look down at my hands. The texture is a little inconsistent, which would normally bother me with a solid color, but since this is glitter, you can't tell if there are any bumps or smudges. (Which is perfect for me because I am pretty bad at painting my right hand...) It took about three coats for me to get the glitter I wanted, but two would have worked as well. This polish would also look pretty with a light pink under it, if you wanted a different look. If you love sparkly things and like to paint your nail polish, check this color out!

Tip of the Day: When removing a dark or stubborn nail polish, tear a cotton ball into a few pieces and saturate them with nail polish remover. Place the individual pieces on your nails and let them sit for a about 30 seconds. Then, take a whole cotton ball dipped in nail polish remover and wipe it over the nails where the saturated pieces have been sitting. This should remove the stubborn polish (glitter is definitely not easy to get off...) much faster then normal!

Love,

Grace

P.S. I'm sorry for my bad photography haha its hard to get a flattering picture of your hand!

Also, the picture does not do the glittery shine justice! So amplify the shimmer by at least 3!

Eclipse Premiere at 12:01

Unless you have been living in a hole, you know that tonight at 12:01 is the premiere of Eclipse, the third movie in the Twilight series! I am so excited! The book was amazing, and I can not wait to see how it translates into a movie. Is anyone seeing it tonight at midnight??

Love,

Grace

My Inspiration: Basalt, Colorado

One of the places I love the most is Basalt, Colorado, also known as my home away from home. I have been coming here for about four years now, and find something new to explore every time I visit. In the winter, my family skis, sleds, and drinks hot chocolate by the fire and in the summer, we bike, hike, swim, etc. Whenever I visit Basalt, I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. It is like my personal brand of Red Bull. I am always inspired to be a nicer, healthier person when I am here. That is why I have decided to write about it as one of my inspirations. Do you have a place like Basalt you like to visit? I would love to here about it!

Love, Grace

Trends: Wonderful Whites

One of my favorite summer trends is the white-out that has taken over stores. It is so refreshing, and it is fun to add cute accessories to a simple white dress! I enjoy wearing flowy white tops with skinny white jeans, or a girly white skirt with a neutral tank top. I like these J Brand jeans (158) along with this super cute Alice and Olivia dress (396). Wear both with a neutral shoe, like these Michael Kors wedges (now on sale for $49!!) I love this trend and have enjoyed wearing my white clothes this summer! Is there a summer trend you like? Tell me about it!
Love,
Grace

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to everyone! I hope everyone treated their father with love and respect on their special day. :)
I love my dad soooooooooooooooooooo much, and today, he gets a shout-out! Love you daddy! The picture shown is from one of my favorite hikes in Colorado, Hanging Lake. We did it as a family last summer and I love this picture of the two of us. Have a great day Pappa Bear!
-G

Two New (Pink) Products

In my family, I am known as the "product junkie". I am always finding a new lip gloss, shampoo, or perfume I want to try and I've done it again! I have found a new summer lipstick and nail polish. The lipstick is MAC's Chatterbox, a bright coraly-pink. It looks brighter in the tube than it is on your lips. It is a definitely color that is fun to play with during the summer. The nail polish I have found is Essie's Princess Pink (shown above). I am a fan of pale pink polishes because they are easy for me to apply by myself. This polish is different from my others though, because it is somewhat metallic, in the prettiest way possible. In the right light, it almost looks light lilac. Again, I love finding new products, so there will probably be a lot of posts like this one telling you about my favorite products. Until next time...

Assignment Photos

I sent in my pictures to Teen Vogue today! I hope they are what Guess was looking for. I included a few photos that I included to TV. My theme was Winter Fairytale, so I tried to use wintery colors, like gold, cream, grey, and brown. I drove all over town finding the right backgrounds! Tell me what you think. Do they say Winter Fairytale to you?

Love,

Grace

Teen Vogue and Guess Watch Assignment

This past week I have been very busy preparing for my Teen Vogue and Guess Watch Assignment!! It has been sooo fun and I have loved every part of it! This assignment is an amazing opportunity I was very lucky to receive. It all started when I signed up to be a Teen Vogue It-girl. As an It-girl, you get to take surveys, participate in discussions, and get email updates. A few weeks ago, I took one about Guess Watches. Soon after, I received an email from the associate Marketing Manager at Teen Vogue asking if I would be interested in being a Guess Ambassador. It kind of snowballed from there. I was asked to "build a look around the watch based on the Winter Fairytale trend for Fall". I was sent ten watches from Guess that I was able to play with. Yesterday, I took the outfits I had styled with three of the watches and had my mom take photos of me. It was like a mini photo shoot! I am sending in my photos tonight. I hope they are what Teen Vogue and Guess were looking for! I am so happy that I was able to have this opportunity and hopefully it will help me on my journey into the fashion industry. I'll let you know how it goes!

Love, Grace

Lola Perfume: New, Softer Look

When Marc Jacobs released his scent Lola, I loved it right away. I loved it even more when I saw what the bottle looked like. Purple is one of my favorite colors (it's the color of royalty) and the flowers on top are so romantic. Lola the second time around is going to be even better. Marc has decided to adorn the purple bottle with fuzzy flowers so they will be soft and gentle. I can't wait to get my bottle July 1st, when it is released. It is limited edition so make sure you get yours fast!

Love, Grace

MAC + Alice and Olivia= AMAZING

Today I heard that MAC Cosmetics is partnering up with the cute X 10 clothing line Alice and Olivia. I am so excited! I have always loved A and O's cute party dresses. I am so happy that I can buy Alice and Olivia without spending a lot of money. Knowing this trendy line, the colors and products will be adorable! The United States launch date is July 8th 2010 while the international date is August 2010. Get ready because I am sure there will be a mad rush to get these awesome nail polishes, lip glosses, eye colors, etc!

Love,

Grace

I LOVE ALTERNATIVE EARTH

Okay, I bought the most incredible sweatshirt today. It is by a brand called "Alternative Earth". It is not that fashionable but is the softest thing I have ever felt! I wanted to buy every color it came in. (Soft purples, pinks, blues, creams, and different shades of grays) I went with the light grey so it would go with everything. It is now my new blanket... I am wearing it right now! The brand Alternative Earth is amazing too. They make their products with organic cotton, recycled polyester, and non-toxic dyes. I am thinking of ordering some of their t-shirts and cute shorts as well. If you are looking for some new basic pieces that are comfortable and casual, this is a great place to look! Click here for a link to their website.

Love,

Grace

Perfect Summer Shirt

Today I found the perfect summer shirt! It is incredibly soft and comes in the best colors. Mine is light blue with ocean green splotches. The other colors available are light pink with peach splotches and dark blue with white splotches. It is made by Velvet for $92. While it is somewhat pricey, I know I will be wearing it countless times in the warm weather! It looks great with white shorts, or even layered over a dress. I am wearing mine today over a basic brown dress and it looks great! I am so excited to find a simple shirt that I can wear with almost anything. Have you found a summer basic that you are excited about? I would love to hear about it!

Love,

Grace

Summer Essentials

Hey guys! So, for one of my first posts I have decided to talk about my "Summer Essentials". I am finally out of classes, which gave me time to collect my five favorite summer products. They are really helpful and I enjoy using all of them!

The first one (well actually it is really two) is my shampoo and conditioner. They are made by Organix and are coconut scented. I absolutely love them! My hair is so shiny and soft, and I smell softly like a tropical island. It's also really cool because Organix makes a lot of products to go with the coconut milk scent, such as mousse, split-end mender, repair treatment, etc. You can find this brand at many local drugstores for a reasonable price. You can also go to http://www.organixhair.com/coconutmilk.asp.

The second product I am loving is my Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Copper Diamond. It is perfect for summer! You can dap one of the pretty golds on your eyelids, or you could also swirl some onto your cheeks and shoulders for a gentle glow. There are other Shimmer Bricks also for different skin tones as well. Although it is a little more pricy at $40-50, it is so worth it because it is so versatile. It also lasts a long time and you will use it all summer!

Just yesterday I picked up a new nail polish. It's called Dream Maker and it is from Nicole by O.P.I. It's a nice summer shade: light pink with a little shimmer. After two coats, it was almost opaque. It would also look pretty over a darker shade of pink or purple to add some sparkle. I am excited to continue to use this throughout the warm weather! Get it at http://www.nicolebyopi.com/!

For my lips during the summer, I love wearing Laura Mercier's Lip Glace in Crystal. It is not gloppy or sticky, and it smells amazing! It stays on for a long time and I can layer it over a pink stain or just wear it by itself for a more natural look. For those who don't want to pay $22 for lipgloss, Neutrogena also makes moisturizing glosses with SPF in them.

For my final Summer Essential, I love Covergirl's Lash Blast Length in Black. I have normal lashes- somewhat dark, somewhat long, somewhat curled. With this mascara though, I have beautiful NATURAL looking lashes. If you want something that is more dramatic that look more like a fluttery false pair, then this is not for you. I personally love it for summer because it does not sweat off and it looks my lashes, only enhanced. Buy it here at http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_length_mascara.

I hope you love these products as much as I do! Have a great summer!

Love,

Grace

First Post!

Welcome to my blog! This is a place to talk about fashion, make-up, poetry, inspirations, etc. I am excited to share things that are important to me with you and also hear your opinions. I love new trends and I'm happy to have a place to discuss them. So stay in touch, because I am going to try and post a few times a week with different topics.

I am excited to try this out!

Love,

Grace