Fall Makeup Look with Bobbi Brown

October 1, 2018

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BOBBI BROWN.

My favorite season is here! Crisp air, leave foliage and everything pumpkin, your girl is a little too excited for it all! Fall makeup is supposed to be subtle but with a touch of the dramatic. Some classic favorites? Black eyeliner, rich red lips, and overall warm tones. I've been wanting to create a look that's not too difficult to do but at the same time, also super gorgeous and still quite natural. Think of a very underplayed smokey eye with a cherry autumn lip and some gold highlight glowy-ness. Which is why I'm thrilled to partner with Bobbi Brown to share this fall makeup look with you guys! Continue reading to learn about every single product we used to achieve this look along with a quick fun makeup video!

When I met Analise Traficante, the Bobbi Brown BDA & Brand Ambassador at Bloomingdale's in SoHo, during NYFW, I knew we had to work together! She and I instantly connected and along with her talent, her personality is what really drew me to her. Filming didn't even feel like work, but more like two girls just hanging out in our bedrooms (like teenagers) playing around with makeup. When I gave her my vision of the look I had in mind, she instantly got me. Say no more, she went with a very subtle smokey eye with hints of dark brown and purples along with a gorgeous rusty red lip and highlight to boot.

We used one of my favorite illuminating powders of all time: The Nude Finish Illuminating Powder from SS16. The warm, gold tones are perfect for transitioning from summer to fall makeup, plus I think warmer highlights for olive skin is more flattering than cooler tones in terms of overall skin complexion as well as hair (but we can talk about hair in a whole other post.) The color we chose for lipstick shade is called, "Burnt Cherry" in Bobbi Brown's newly launched Luxe Matte Lip Color Beauty. These luxurious matte lipsticks feature oil-infused powders and pure matte powder pigments that deliver full coverage, a comfortable, lightweight feel and 12-hour high-impact color.

Skin prep also included products from the Bobbi Brown line, such as their hydrating eye cream which has CHANGED my life. If you're looking something to rid of those bags, this magic potion in a jar IS IT! We also moisturized with face cream as well as a primer before setting in the foundation and concealer. Other favorites as well are the Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil in Dark Brown, the Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Chocolate Truffle, and the limited edition Camo Luxe Eye & Cheek Palette - A modern spin on iconic camo that features six matte, metallic and sparkle shadows for multidimensional eye looks, plus a light-reflective highlighting powder to instantly illuminate skin—all in one versatile palette.

I've added direct links to shop this fall beauty look in the top and end of this post, so feel free to check these items out! Remember, some items are limited edition, so you should take a look now rather than later. Got a question about this makeup look? Drop yours in the comment section down below or come find me on Instagram! Special thanks to the wonderful Analise for her makeup wizardry, you are amazing! Check out her Instagram here as well (@misstraficante)!

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Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder SS16

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Totes Cirrus Rainboots

September 25, 2018

This post is sponsored by Totes Cirrus but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

How many times have you tried on a pair of rain boots and absolutely didn't care for them?! Whether they're too clunky or too heavy for your liking, there are a lot of rain boots out there that are not comfortable at all. Well... look no further because I have found the most darling pair! You'll no longer dread taking rain boots out of the closet, trust me when I say you'll be singing in the rain, literally in these! Continue reading to see what all the fuss is about.

This year, Totes is launching a new brand called Cirrus that is as comfortable and lightweight as it is durable and protective during wet weather. Totes Cirrus Rainboot is made with Everywear™ technology, which makes them 60% lighter than other boots and every bit strong and durable. They are tough as boots, light as clouds. And not only are they completely functional, but these rain boots are also super chic! I paired them with a long blazer of a similar navy blue color and voila!

Totes Cirrus Rainboots also have a variety of colors and sizes. They also have them as ankle rain boots. Also available for children! Why not check out this affordable rain boot line for the entire family? Available at Target and here. Also, use my code, ‘CIRRUSLOVE25’ for 25% off your purchase!

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Finding Balance with Himalayan Water

September 22, 2018

This post is sponsored by Himalayan Water but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Many of you know I've been away overseas the past week, and the week prior to that was NYFW. Now it's straight back to business as usual for me. Which means deadlines need to be finished, emails need to be tackled and so on and so forth. It's imperative for me to stay focused and stay on track with so many tasks at hand. It can be challenging to find a balance while catching up on work and then some. Which is why I stay hydrated while I'm on the go to help me keep things in check all the while helping me feel well overall. Himalayan Water is my favorite new water as of late, and let me tell you why!

Himalayan Water is naturally pH balanced & journeys for 20 years through the mountains, through an underground aquifer, then goes through a layer of clay, & then rests in a confined aquifer 400 feet below ground. So basically, the water is naturally filtered & doesn't see the light of day until it's bottled at the source of the base of the Himalayas. Himalayan Water also contains electrolytes which is something I find I need every day to stay hydrated and focused.

Don’t you love it when you find a water that helps you to stay focused and get tasks done, on top of being absolutely delicious?! I am so thankful for a high-quality mineral and pH water like Himalayan Water to help me do that, keep me on track and keep me hydrated like I should be. It’s also perfect for any sort of travel! Hiking, flying… you name it!

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NYFW SS19 Outfits

September 22, 2018

Hi, everyone! Sorry I’ve been majorly MIA on the blog this month! I’ve been away traveling during fashion month and just came back from London a few days ago, straight away jumping into seven different campaigns, all that needed to be shot here in New York, hence my absence in Milan and Paris this season! But watch out February, we’re going to try to make it a full complete month for the very first time… so I’m coming for you! Finally got around to sharing all my looks from NYFW this season, definitely more than the usual seven, as I ran around to a few pre-fashion week events and presentations. I was definitely into mixing prints and colors, all the while keeping my laidback style with a tinge of rebel rocker chic. Scroll down to take a look and also to directly shop all items from each outfit!

WEARING: AZULU GIULIANA SET | NIKE SNEAKERS | ALLES FRINGE BUCKET BAG | ROMWE SUNNIES

WEARING: SAKU RED METALLIC DRESS | MEDUSA BAG | PUBLIC DESIRE BOOTS

WEARING: BEATRICE B VELVET SLIP DRESS & HANDBAG | EGO SNEAKERS | MULBERRY & GRAND EARRINGS

WEARING: LIE COLLECTION DRESS | ODETTE & ODILE SUNNIES | CHLOE BAG | PUBLIC DESIRE BOOTS

WEARING: SAKU TOP | SAKU PRINT SKIRT | ZARA BOOTS | PAUL’S BOUTIQUE LONDON BAG

WEARING: HAN WEN SHIRT | DL 1961 DENIM JEANS | MARC FISHER BOOTS | FOLEY & CORINNA BAG

WEARING: FOREVER 21 BLOUSE | WHO WHAT WEAR DRESS | LITTLE E NYC BAG | PUBLIC DESIRE BOOTS

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Guilt-free On-the-Go Snacking During NYFW

September 11, 2018

This post is sponsored by Pearls® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Healthy, fun and mess-free, Pearls Olives!® is great for fashion week! With barely any time to eat in between shows, meetings, shoots, editing and everything else in between - you can definitely bet on me not eating properly. But when hunger strikes, I just whip out Pearls Olives to Go!® They have an assortment of new flavors to their Olives to Go! products but I truly love the original, black pitted olives. They are a great addition to your snacking go-to's and/or plant-based diet! And if you're anything like me who prefers salty cravings over sweets, this is the snack for you!

Delicious California-grown large pitted black ripe olives are perfect for lunchboxes, gym bags, desk drawers, as well as great for after-school or an after-sports group snack. Always ready-to-go in single-serve, liquid-free, easy-to-open cups, they are a great choice for a tasty wholesome snack. Each cup holds ten large olives--one for each finger. ;-) Pearls Olives to Go!® Black Pitted Olives are proud to be a winner of the 2014 Parents® Magazine 25 Best Packaged Foods for Families Award! With only 35 calories per 1.2 ounce cup, they come four cups to a package. Other infused flavors include Taco, Sriracha or Italian Herb. Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, cholesterol-free, GMO-free, vegan, and Kosher.

I'd totally pack some feta cheese and tomato with the olives but alas, I didn't have time to organize a lunch box of sorts for fashion week. But next time will be different and still nonetheless, a party in my mouth. How would you guys mix it up with these on-the-go olives? Available on Amazon or you can use the brand's store locator for other retailers here.