Recreating an outfit

When I saw one of my favorite bloggers, Anna Jane, in this post, I just had to try and re-create her look. The mix of a casual black dress paired with a stunning contrast of coral is effortless yet beautiful. I unfortunately don't own a long black maxi dress like hers, but I do own something similar that I purchased a couple years ago from one of my go-to boutiques. With its plunging neckline, it reminded me quite a bit of Anna's J. Crew dress. I think trying to mimic an outfit can be overwhelming if you don't have the proper elements of the outfit in your own closet. But for me, it isn't about an exact copy; it's about capturing the overall look and feel.

Dress - Angl (old), Coral necklace - Anthropologie, Sandals - Cynthia Vincent for Target, Earrings (unseen) -  Chanel

My nails were painted with Essie's Topless & Barefoot:

Verdict? If you have light to medium skin like I do, it does live up to the hype. The perfect nude!

How do you girls go about re-creating an outfit? There are so many inspirational bloggers out there, it's hard not to pull from their lookbooks!

~Noelle

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Beauty Shopping

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed, Dior Amber Diamond SkinShimmer, NYX Bronzing Stick in Tango and Highlight, Essie Nail Polish in Topless and Barefoot, and Orly Polishes in Fancy Fushia and Pixy Stix

I went on a little shopping rampage after holding myself back from buying too much makeup. I have been lusting after the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes since they were released, the color Exposed in particular. I don't own any tawny/bronze blush in my collection and since I have countless corals and pinks, I think a more natural option will be great to layer this Summer.

What's not to adore about Dior? I have never purchased Dior anything. Amber Diamond is gorgeous. It came with a lux velvety pouch that I plan on traveling with. I love this powder because it leaves behind a candlelit sheen, more of a glow really. I can't explain the texture. It looks shimmery in the pan, but it isn't shimmery on the skin. It's oddly fascinating and I recommend swiping one at Sephora the next time you can. I'm amazed by it!

I'm also excited that I finally found Essie's Topless and Barefoot. Beauty Gurus promise that this is THE PERFECT nude. I'm skeptical, but hopefully it's as pretty as it is in the bottle.



P.S. - My boyfriend and I are going to Las Vegas for my birthday in September! I know it's still a ways out, but since we are saving for more important things, we aren't planning a big vacation this year like we normally do. Instead, the Aria will be our mini vacay destination for 2011. Vegas is a wonderful birthday spot, although I've never been on my own birthday. I'm already planning my outfits. Yeah, I'm OCD like that.

Do you own any of the products I bought? Let me know! Oh and if anyone has stayed at the Aria, do tell me your experience :)

~Noelle

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Loving: Tribal Prints

One of my favorite trends for Summer are tribal prints. On tanks, dresses, and skirts, the look is fresh and somewhat unexpected. The print is a great way to turn a casual ensemble into something that is a little more eye catching. I've seen it offered at several stores and at different price points, making this a really easy trend to emmulate no matter what your budget is. And of course, I always recommend some colorful stone or even feather jewelry for the perfect Summer look.

Forever 21

Nordstrom - Lush

Nordstrom 

 I own this tank and have worn it to death already!

Banana Republic

Madewell

My version, and an outfit from this past weekend:

My tribal print tank is from Anthropologie, purchased and loved from last year.

Do you love tribal prints as much as I do?

Happy June!

~Noelle

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