Head Scarves

Though some (*Monica) are innately adept at securing head scarves/ turbans, not all of us are.

It took me a good 10 minutes to don this scarf neatly on my head; this video helped. (embedded below)

How To Tie A Turband 3 Ways from LEAFtv on Vimeo.


Headscarves/ turbans have been trending for awhile now, but I've only gathered to courage to wear it in public fairly recently.

Deets:

• Madewell Cityblock Storyteller Scarf 

Practical Pros:

• keeps bangs in place
• hides all evidence of greasy roots 
• quick and simple, once you've mastered it

OOTD: A Claritin D Type of Day

     

    

Outfit Deets: 

• Madewell Navy Floral Lace Crop Top
• Madewell Boyfriend Jeans
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply Denim Tote
• Steve Madden Nude Patent Flats

What to Wear: Senior Reception at SweetWater Brewery

Outfit One Deets: 

• Top: Zara
• Jeans: Zara
• Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Outfit Two Deets: 

• Top: Madewell
• Jean Shorts: American Apparel
• Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs

I plan to wear my new Zara platforms with either outfit. 

Zara: Platform Ankle-Strap Sandals

 

I am obsessed with my new Zara platform sandals! For the past year, my infatuation with nude-colored shoes got the best of me, and my shoe collection is primarily of that color. Don't get me wrong-- nude is extremely versatile and will never go out of fashion. But still...

The heel is 4.57 inches and extremely light. Also, it has rubber soles! Given my poor track-record with high heels, not having rubber soles is a major deal-breaker for me. I love the ankle straps. They add a little femininity to counter the chunkiness of the heel. They're easy to walk in, and overall, great!

Shoe Deets: 

• $79.90
• Zara Basic Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
• Link to Item

Kiehl's Haul

Today, I bought the 3 Steps To Ultra Moisture Kit ($26.50). It included a full-sized Ultra Facial Cream (1.7 fl. oz.), and travel sizes of the Ultra Facial Toner (1.4 fl. oz.) and the Ultra Facial Cleanser (1.0 fl. oz.).





I fell in love with Kiehl's moisturizer last year, when I spontaneously bought a travel- sized Ultra Facial Moisturizer. It was great for the winter, but as the weather is getting warmer and humidity is rising, it was time for me to invest in a new formula. According to the sales rep, the facial cream is a lighter formula, but virtually identical to the moisturizer. I certainly hope he's right. Last winter, the moisturizer could clear my face overnight. With the past few weeks of non-stop stress and exams, my skin is not looking too hot right now; I'm hoping this cream will do the trick.










Also, since the facial cream (same size) alone is the same price as the kit, I opted for the latter. I've tried samples of the toner and the cleanser before, so I'm excited to have them in semi-greater volumes.


Finally, there's a great promotion going on right now! If you sign up for their text message alerts (which, by the way, you can opt out of at any time) you will receive a full-sized Lip Balm #1, which is typically priced at $7. It's odorless and seems to be a good formula, so it's definitely worth the two seconds it took to sign up for the alerts.

OOTD: Poppin' Tags

Details: 

Collar Necklace: TOPSHOP

Green Wool Sweater: BROOKS BROTHERS, bought from Goodwill.

Pale Wash Skinny Jeans: ZARA

Makeup:

• URBAN DECAY Naked Palette: Virgin, Naked, Buck, Creep
• URBAN DECAY Bronzer: Toasted
• MAYBELLINE Mascara: Colossal Volum'Express Cat Eyes
• MAYBELLINE Pressed Powder: 310 Sun Beige
• CHI Hair product: Silk Infusion

Nails: BORGHESE B355
Stellare Notte

Brown Combat Boots: KELLY & KATIE, bought from DSW

It's a cold, rainy day, but I'm really tired of wearing coats. I opted for several layers underneath an oversized wool sweater, instead!

Last week, a friend and I rummaged through the local Goodwill and I happened to nap two AMAZING Brooks Brothers wool sweaters for-- wait for it-- FOUR DOLLARS. I could not believe my luck!

Macklemore def' knew what was up.

Rave: Topshop Online Shopping Experience

I am in love with Topshop's online store.

First of all, every single item is true to size. The size number may be a bit off-- as Topshop is a UK brand-- but once you've tried one Topshop item on, you're good to go!

Earlier this January, I ordered a Topshop blazer for approx. $70. Though the delivery process did take awhile (it only arrived yesterday), I was in no hurry to receive it, so I did not mind.

But why the love, you ask? Czech out their packaging.

I know, I know-- it doesn't seem too crazy, but I really do appreciate the care Topshop puts into their online orders. Although cardboard boxes give additional protection and are, for the most part, more aesthetically pleasing, I really do prefer the plastic bag. It's less bulky, less hassle, and less difficult to rip through and get at your new clothes!

(NOTE: The random blocks are just hiding my name, mailing address, and whatnot.)




There was an additional layer of clear plastic wrap encasing the product, but I didn't bother to take a picture of it.

















And here's the blazer! It's the grey PONTE JET POCKET BLAZER (here it is in white).

I already own one other Topshop blazer (STRUCTURED BLAZER in PALE ORANGE). I had bought it on sale in the Topshop in Soho and fell in love with the fit and quality. When I heard about the Free Shipping promotion (Sorry, it's already over =__=) I knew I had to get another one!

As I had mentioned earlier, the sizes are constant, so this fit me as well as the other one! Plus, this blazer is soft and, to a degree, warm-- definitely perfect for fall weather!

What really impressed me, though, is the fact that the blazer came in a plastic hanger. A hanger-- this takes online shopping to a whole new level of class. Am I over-excited? Could I be feeling this way only because my closet is currently undergoing a serious hanger drought? Maybe-- but so what? I have a new hanger, and it came in the mail for free. 

This was definitely a good day.