The CR Lace Top Strikes Again

Happy Labor Day Readers! I hope everyone is enjoying the last days of Summer and taking advantage of the long holiday weekend.

I fell in love with this lacy, vintage looking top when I first saw it on Chloe's blog a few weeks back. I ran to Charlotte Russe the very next day and loved it even more in person. Since then, I've seen it featured on several blogs. I was hesitant to post an outfit because let's face it, you all have seen it! But I love it so much that I just have to. It has become one of my favorite things to wear and the boyfriend loves it, which is always a plus.

The Clothes:

Lace Top - Charlotte Russe. I couldn't find it online anymore, but it might still be in stores.

Skinny Jeans - Express, purchased ages ago.

Quilted Nude Heels - Zara

Tan Clutch - Jessica Simpson from TJ-Maxx

All Jewelry - Forever 21

Nail Polish - OPI in You Don't Know Jacques!

♥ Noelle

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Behold...

The Urban Decay Naked Palette!

I finally nabbed one last night! I remember a couple of months back, I asked one of the salespeople at Macy's to call me if they ever received any more shipments in. I was hesitant when this palette first debuted; yes, it was beautiful and practical, but how many neutral eyeshadows does one girl really need? I'm not really a collector of makeup, as many beauty bloggers are. I buy things I know will get a lot of use. So I held off and held off until I decided I couldn't pass one up. Once I realized I wanted one, they were no where to be seen. That is, until I got the phone call at work yesterday afternoon. It was the day from Hell at work, and this was such a pleasant surprise! By the time I got to my Macy's after rush hour traffic, their shipment had been completely depleted again. All that remained was the one put on hold for me.

I won't bother to do swatches, since I think everyone has seen millions of them by now. But this leaves me with a question for you: Why do we want what we can't have? I find myself constantly trying to keep up with various new releases in the makeup world, and you know what? It's exhausting! I just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this phenomenon! ♥ Noelle

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Updates and Ramblings

Happy September my Dears! I hope everyone had a good start to the month today. Work was crazy, but then again, it usually is. I just wanted to do a quick/ semi-random post about a couple things that I am loving at the moment, along with some recent online shopping purchases that I can't wait to receive in the mail.

First: NARS' Albatross lipgloss is gorgeous! I am so happy that I made a wise choice in grabbing it at Sephora. I have so many colorful glosses, from pink to purple to coral. I guess I needed a break from those sort of stand-out colors, and simply let my own lips do the talking so to speak.

With flash

Natural light

Natural light, on my lips.

See the slightly golden/honey gleam? It makes my pout look ten times fuller. I normally don't receive compliments or comments on my lipgloss or lipstick, but I have when I am wearing this. If Albatross is the perfect highlight to the cheeks, than this gloss version is equally stunning on lips. I need to buy another tube because I read this is LE. Of course, right?!

I am also loving these flats from The Gap that I just purchased over the weekend. I have worn them to work all week! The soles feel like I am walking on air. Not exaggerating. They are comfy, period.

While browsing the lovely Natasha xoxo's blog, I nearly stopped dead in my tracks when I saw these booties (they call them shooties?) on the Payless website. They are designed by Lela Rose:

I was hoping to snag the taupe pair she featured on her blog, but my size was long gone and now all that remains is black. You girls know that I have been dying for a pair of booties to wear with dresses, skirts, and skinny jeans for Fall. The peep toes, cut-outs, and back zipper were what made these my ideal find. But who knows? I still might get another pair ;)

Keeping with the subject of Fall and coveted items, I searched every ULTA near me for this nail polish by Essie. I know, I need to stop with the Essie, especially since the formula is becoming more and more questionable by the minute! But this dirty, dingey, olive is nowhere to be found and I was getting this feeling of Panic! The Urban Decay Naked Palette has escaped me thus far, I couldn't let Sew Psyched escape me too. I ordered a bottle for $6.95 off of Amazon:

Lastly, to complete this ridiculously all-over-the-place post, I leave you with three women who I absolutely and positively adore. Two of these pictures are now gracing the side bar of my page.

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

And...Gorgeous

A little beauty (well, beauty IMHO) to leave you with

♥ Noelle

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