9-5er by day. Beauty & Fashion enthusiast by night.

May 16, 2013
Alexandra
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Thursday Three

Welcome to the Thursday Three, a new series where I will be sharing three things I am currently lusting over or have already purchased and am in love with. They will be linked where possible, but if any of the items shown don’t happen to currently be available, I hope they will at least serve as inspiration for a future purchase! Without further adieu, here’s this week’s “Thursday Three”:

Thursday Three

1. Steve Madden snakeskin wedge sandals. They’re neutral, feminine, and stylish, which make these an absolute must-have for my wardrobe. I like the fact that both nude and black shades are incorporated into this shoe because it makes these versatile and easy to pair with many outfits.

2. Feminine lingerie-inspired crop top. I’m really into crop tops this season and this one is especially gorgeous with its ultra thin straps and bustier-style shape. I’d love to throw this on with a high-waisted white pencil skirt to create a sexy silhouette.

3. CHANEL Soleil Tan de CHANEL Illuminator. I swatched this at a counter recently and let me just say it took a lot of willpower for me to walk away without it. We all know CHANEL products are pricey, but this one may be worth a splurge. It’s basically liquid gold and looks absolutely stunning over bronzed skin.

What are you currently lusting over? xo

May 13, 2013
Alexandra
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Beauty, Blog
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NewJerseyBloggers.com Blogger Spotlight!

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So, it's a really cool moment when your little beauty blog gets recognized, and I wanted to thank NewJerseyBloggers.com for putting me in the "blogger spotlight" this week! I wanted to post the link so you could read my mini-interview and learn a little bit more about me! Thank you all so much for your support - I couldn't be happier doing what I do! xo

May 8, 2013
Alexandra
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BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick & Lipgloss Review

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I love the feeling of reaching into my bag and pulling out a luxurious-feeling beauty product for a mid-day touchup. There’s just something about it that says “I’m worth it”. That’s why I’m pretty much obsessed with my new BareMinerals lipstick from their new Marvelous Moxie line – the sleek and somewhat heavy packaging just exudes lavishness. You have to slide the little silver button up to release the tube, and then it neatly clicks back up in place when you’re finished.  Read more

April 30, 2013
Alexandra
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Fashion, Style
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The Chambray Files: Beach Chic

Alexandra at Fairfield 042813I know you've seen this shirt on my blog here, here, & here, but I couldn't resist sharing this picture of my outfit from Sunday when we went to visit my sister for her birthday up in CT. I threw my chambray top on over a maxi dress, paired it with brown sandals (darn this picture for not showing them off!), nude bag/accessories, and my tortoise shell sunglasses and got a whole new look out of it. I knew this top was a good purchase, but sometimes I can't believe just how versatile it really is! Hope you are all finding fun ways to wear your chambray into the spring! xo

PS. I am much happier in this picture on Sunday than I was on Friday when my Iphone was stolen at a bar in Manhattan. I had to resort to using my old Iphone 4 for the past few days and it's painfully slow (I know, I know - first world problem much?), so you may have noticed I haven't been as active on my social media sites this weekend because uploading a picture was just taking entirely too long. I'll be back to regular scheduled programming tomorrow, though - so make sure you're following me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more outfit of the day pictures, snapshots of my makeup, and pictures of my dog wearing various outfits & accessories (judge away). xo

April 28, 2013
Alexandra
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DIY Spa Night Essentials

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When I was in college and I started getting stressed about homework/big projects, etc, my mom would tell me to create “mini vacations” for myself in my mind. She would tell me to pick something in my week to look forward to – as small as it may be – and use that as a little mental escape or “vacation” from everything. It could be something as small as planning a night to go for ice cream after dinner, meeting a friend for a drink, or treating myself to a new top for the weekend. These days, I find my “mini vacations” come in the form of DIY spa nights.

Life has been extremely busy lately, but there comes a time when your body and mind tell you to slow down. I started feeling a little tired and sluggish last week, and dedicated a weeknight to pampering myself in the comfort of my own apartment. Here’s how I threw myself my own little DIY spa party: Read more

April 21, 2013
Alexandra
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Current Obsession: Crazy for Coral

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When I discover a new song I love, I play it on repeat, non-stop. When I discovered I liked coral lipstick, I added four to my collection. Excessive? Maybe. But a girl's gotta have options!

For the longest time, I was exclusively a nude or light pink lipstick kinda girl. As much as I love makeup, I am not one to do super dramatic looks on the regular, so I avoided anything too color-saturated. Slowly I ventured into reds (NARS Vesuvio is my go-to), then into hot, bold pinks (MAC Girl About Town is my jam), and my latest lipstick venture: the orange/coral range – and I can’t get enough. Read more

April 3, 2013
Alexandra
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Worth the Splurge?

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You’ve probably heard the term “mixing highs & lows” when it comes to fashion, meaning having a healthy combination of high-end/designer clothes as well as affordable, less expensive items in your closet. But how do you know what’s worth the splurge? Here are my tips for having a well-balanced wardrobe that won’t leave you broke & will ALWAYS have you looking stylish!

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