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Laura Mecier Weightless Lip Colour matte lipstick review

 in Beauty  tagged fall 2013 / laura mercier / lipstick / reviews by

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Photos: Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” /  Blouse: Piperlime / Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Sunglasses: Chanel

Laura Mercier’s new fall 2013 beauty collection, “Dark Spell,” includes a fabulous new collection of lipsticks; “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour.” This amazing new line of lipsticks is offered in three types; sheer, matte and cream.
The new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection offers twelve lip colors which work perfectly with the current beauty and color trends for the fall 2013 season. In addition to blending well with current trends, the collection offers classic appeal which transcends trends. Love that! When Laura Mercier sent me “Myth,” which is one of the matte lip colors from the  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour.” collection, I was thrilled! This is a beautiful, neutral, dark beige hue which works well with fall’s color palette. I especially like how “Myth” compliments apparel in shades of red, orange, burgundy, yellow and brown.
I tested “Myth” by not applying any lip balm in the morning. I went straight to applying “Myth” on my lips. The lipstick was moisturizing and long lasting. “Myth” stayed put and looked smooth all day long! Love it! I am definitely looking forward to adding more colors from Laura Mercier’s new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection to my beauty collection and I highly recommend adding it to yours!
Laura Mercier’s new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” lipstick collection can be found online here.

Twisted Silver Elegance necklace

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged casual fashion / casual style / christian louboutin / coach / gap / outfits / twisted silver / wedges by

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Outfit: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver / Blouse: Gap / Handbag: Coach / Bracelets: JCrew, Tory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver / Skirt: Gap / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica” / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi

Twisted Silver has done it again! The fabulous Bay Area jeweler has designed a classic necklace which can be worn casual with denim (as in the above photos) or as the perfect touch to a timeless, little black dress. Love this!

The “Elegance” necklace by Twisted Silver is made from vintage crystal and glass beads on an antiqued brass chain. The vintage beads feature soft shades of bluish-grey, amber, green and white. This allows the “Elegance” necklace by Twisted Silver to easily pair with any of fall 2013’s color trends as well color trends in future seasons.

I adore this classic necklace and find it is the perfect way to spice up a casual, weekend look. When the fall season hits, I plan on wearing the “Elegance” necklace from Twisted Silver with dressier looks and tailored pieces. Love it!

Twisted Silver’s “Elegance” necklace can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount on your purchase. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Shades of pink for fall 2013

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged fall 2013 / pink / runway trends / winter 2014 by

Pink is normally a color associated with spring. Not this time around! Designers in New York, Milan, Paris and London sent shades of pink down their fall/winter 2013/2014 runways for the cool weather season; trumping the idea that pink is for warm temperatures.

There are two important shades of pink for fall 2013; pale pink and fuchsia. These contrasting versions of sweet, springtime pink are being shown on everything from accessories to apparel. Shades of pink are even popping up in beauty products including nail polish and lipstick for the autumn 2013 season. Who would have thought?!

Pink can be worn as an accent color or the dominant hue of an ensemble. This is a great color for adding pop to your current wardrobe. If course, if you are a pink fan, a tonal pink ensemble for the fall season is de rigueur!
There is nothing demure about pink for fall 2013. The pale shades of pink are washed out; almost vintage in saturation. The bright shades of pink for fall 2013; which include fuchsia, evoke a playful, anything-but-sweet vibe for the cool weather season. This isn’t your daughter’s pink.

If you love pink, you will love everything about this color trend for fall 2013. If you shy away from pink but feel like these two, more grown up versions of the color might be fun to test drive this season, look for pink pieces which accent other colors such as shoes, a handbag or leather wrap bracelet.

I found a few fabulous pink items around the web for fall 2013 and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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