what's your hair-o-scope? {madison reed collab}

I'll be honest, I'm not the biggest believer in all that horoscope hoopla, but I am a fan of horoscopes based on personal style. Case in point: my monthly re-reads of Tali and Ophira Edut's Shoestrology: Discover Your Birthday Shoe {it's basically a style essential, so check it!}. Given that little anecdote, it should come as no surprise that I was intrigued by the...Madison Reed Hair-O-Scope. And yes, it is even cooler than it sounds!

For those who haven't met Madison yet {and yes, we're on a total first name basis - NBD}, it is a hair coloring company focused on healthy hair. The result? A dye that is free of harsh chemicals, making their colors a good thing for your locks. Bonus: they have a super fun hair dye adviser that acts as your own personal colorist to find the hue that's perfect. for. you.

But back to the Hair-O-Scope. As a Sagittarius I, admittedly, know nothing about my sign {for shame}; but...the Hair-O-Scope that Madison Reed produced for me is, by all calculations, v. accurate {I mean, my life is spent fighting frizz - I totally need a primer!}.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Self-reliant Sagittarius, you inspire the people around you to find their own paths and feel optimistic. It may be all those travel snapshots you share on Instagram!

It’s hard for a bad hair day to bring you down, but even free spirits crave a little control. Tame frizz with a lightweight hair primer to add to any style you choose. Then declare independence from salon scheduling with home hair color that frees you up to live your life.
Don't you just love it?!

While the hair-reading is oh so true, the whole Instagramming travel snapshots isn't necessarily factual. But, I do dream of traveling the world and Instagramming my travel shots, so it's like the Hair-O-Scope tapped into my psyche, which is practically the same thing, amiright?

What does your Hair-O-Scope say about you?


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makeup inspo

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{beauty board} babe on a budget: heavy metals edit

New season calls for new beauty loves, and for fall I'm totally digging metallic errythang. Here are 7 of my favorite finds. P.S. they're all under $10.

{1} E.L.F. STUDIO Baked Eyeshadow in TOASTED and BRONZED BEAUTY {$3.00 each}

{2} NYX COSMETICS Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator in SUNBEAM and GLEAM {$7.49 each} Sunbeam is perfect for a soft winter glow; Gleam is magical for those sunkissed summer months!

{3} MILANI Milani Color Statement Lipstick in BRONZE BEAUTY {$4.99}

{4} RIMMEL Wonderlash Mascara in EXTREME BLACK {$8.99}

{5} SONIA KASHUK Dramatically Intensifying Kajal Gel Eyeliner in BLACK 01 {$8.99}

{6} WHIM Fall Nail Lacquer Collection in CRACKLING EMBERS, FALLEN SUNSET, and TALL, DARK & RICH {$10.00 each}

{7} E.L.F. Essential Smudge Pot Cream Eyeshadow in GOTTA GLOW {$3.00}


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Thanks to Rimmel for sponsoring this post!

{fashion folio} 70s throwback

Top: TOPSHOP Lace Inset Poet Blouse | Boots: EXPRESS Faux Suede Over-The-Knee Flat Boot in Cognac | Hat: TOPSHOP Wool Fedora Hat | Skirt: TOPSHOP Cord Button Front A-Line Skirt | Mascara: GUERLAIN Maxi Lash So Volume | Eyeliner: Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Smoked Out Gel Kohl Liner in Black | Bag: TOPSHOP Fringe Suede Crossbody Bag in Tan | Lipstick: URBAN DECAY Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993

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butter LONDON x ALLURE Arm Candy Fashion Size 4PC Collection Swatches + Review

Having never before tried butter LONDON polishes, I felt that their Limited Edition Fall 2015 collab with Allure magazine was a great starting off point. After all, if it's backed by the Allure beauty experts you know it's going to be Fab with a capital F, amiright? Enter the butter LONDON Arm Candy Fashion Size 4PC Collection. You know how I feel about mini collections, so, of course, I snagged this luscious little quartet {featuring shades that are exclusive to this set}, but if you're craving more butter LONDON x Allure, six additional full-size shades have been released, which you can buy separately {deets on these at the bottom of this post}. Ready for swatches?!

Front Row is a Wine Creme. Front Row can best be described as classic fall fare. The color isn't terribly unique; but OMG it is gorgeous - and an essential if you love that vampy vibe. What sets Front Row apart from similar shades is its strong brown undertones that give it a bit of a 90s throwback {so on trend!}. The formula here was v. simple to work with. A little patchy during application; but overall quite easy to even out. This is 2 coats.

So Major! is a Loden Green Creme with Microshimmer. So Major! is the standout of this collection, and may just be one of the most unique shades to hit the polish scene in quite some time. The microshimmer adds an interesting dimension to the hue that just looks divine and feminizes the strong shade a bit. This one reminds me of pumpkin stems for some reason, so it will be on major rotation come October. Love the formula here - opacity builds perfectly. This is 2 coats.

Violet's Revenge is a Blurple Creme. I definitely wasn't expecting to find a blurple shade in a fall collection, but I'm not complaining because Violet's Revenge is gorgeous! This definitely serves as the quartet's summer-to-fall transitional shade, as it's bright enough to fit in with summer festivities, yet dusky enough to work with autumn's changing weather. The formula here is v. thin - we're talking watercolor paint thin - so it does come off as patchy on the nail {especially during coat 1}. It does, however, build opacity nicely with minor fuss. NOTE: This one is far more purple-toned IRL. This is 2 1/2 coats.

The Sweet Spot is a Dusty Pink Creme. As odd as it sounds, pink / nude cremes seem all the rage for polish collections this Fall. My reason for kinda sorta loving this one? The dusty mauve undertones which make The Sweet Spot feel perfect for sweater weather! Formula here is awesome to work with. Swipe, let dry; swipe, let dry...finished! It's very easy breezy, and who can resist a polish like that? This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: Ulta for the mini set; Ulta or Sephora for individual, full-size bottles {of different shades in the collab collection}.

PRICE: $30.00 for the quartet; or buy individual bottles separately for $15.00 each.


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september crush list!

1. ophelita off the shoulder Off the shoulder tops are my year-round obsession, but I'm especially fond of them come fall given their penchant to look a-ma-zing with boots and skinny jeans. This year, I found l-o-v-e in Missguided's Ophelita Off Shoulder Knit Sweater; and while the Wine and Black shades are my personal faves, I may have caved and bought all 7 colors. So worth it though, right?!

2. matte pink pouts + deep black liner Ordinarily nude lips are my jam, but I've been loving the look of a matte pink pout paired with a fierce cat eye. Currently I'm feeling Maybelline's Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color in Blushing Pout {the lilac undertones are so flattering!}, stila's Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black, and Maybelline's Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color in Pink Sugar {you can never go wrong with bubblegum pink!}.

3. distressed denim Distressed denim feels so apropos for fall given its penchant for looking absolutely amaze when paired with ankle booties {I'm currently loving these} and slouchy sweaters. My top picks at the moment are Rag & Bone/JEAN's Dre Skinny Boyfriend Jeans in Thrasher, and Blank Denim's Distressed Skinny Jeans in Good Vibes {the wash is perfection for pairing with pastel knitwear come winter!}.

4. glossy brown lacquer September typically spells burgundy, bordeaux, or merlot nails for me; but this year I am all about glossy. brown. lacquers. I'm talking rich browns with red undertones that look like melted dark chocolate. They're impossibly chic and feel downright de rigueur for fall into winter. My two faves? WHIM's Catwalk, and China Glaze's Free Bear Hugs. So lush, yes?

What's on your September Crush List?


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NOTD: Formula X Invincible

Two coats of Formula X in Invincible. Warm Vanilla Creme.

Le sigh. I love colors like this - they're a great creamy-nude-meets-opaque-white hybrid that just feels cozy and will be sososo perfect paired with oversize sweaters and boots come fall / winter.

Invincible is brilliant to work with. The formula is creamy and straight-up yum, molding to the nail beautifully with no muss or fuss. If you don't have a shade like this in your polish stash, you definitely need to add Invincible to your shopping list!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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links à la mode: the IFB weekly roundup {august 27, 2015 edition}

Reminds me of reading storybooks as a child. To reach the end of the book was so final. No more pages. The End.

IFB bloggers expressed mixed emotions regarding The End of Summer. Sadness over leaving discovered lands and excitement over what is to become. Many focused on the trends now and to come; talking about skirt shapes, skinny scarves, and going platinum to name a few.

There was also much to glean style inspiration from, for both women and men, in the coming “dark and decadent” Fall months. Take a look at soiree’s, kitsch fashion, menswear, and those who have a knack for designing with sustainability in mind.

Plus, one blogger purchased her very first pair of Christian Louboutin heels… and, even in the Fall, they lived happily ever after.

Links à la Mode, August 27

• Arisgold: How to Wear Suede Fringe Jackets for Fall 2015
• Bawse Girl: What to Wear on a First Date | Do’s and Don’ts + A Guy’s Perspective
• Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: {Beauty Board} Dark Shadows
• Fashion Blender: Practicing My French Chic
• Flash [Frame]: What to Know Before Your Strip
• Happy. Pretty. Sweet.: Inspired by The Great Gatsby
• Hey Just Jei: Spotlight Review | Brother’s We Stand, Alec Bizby’s Double Faced Kimono Cardigan
• Lobler & Delaney: 5 Jewellery Designers Worth Stalking
• Miss Trend She: Pro-Sustainability Fashion Designer Encourages Industry Movement
• Moon and the Mirror: The Soiree of Excess
• MySelf Expressed: Inspiration Board | The Skinny Scarf
• Rafa’s POV: Stylish Backpacks Will Make You Want to Go Hand-Free!
• Red Alice Rao: Why Kitsch Fashion is Everything But Ugly
• Sassy Ethnic Bohemian: Closeup | Traci Claussen of Repurposing NOLA is Recycling Piece by Peace
• SassyPlus: Roses are Red, Fall is Blue
• Stellah Charles: Leather Skater Skirt
• The Wanderbliss: All Day All Night | W T F{loral}
• Trollsen Twins: Traveling is the Ruin of All Happiness!
• With Love Lily Rose: How to Protect Christian Louboutin Red
• Zamri’s Big Fat Blog: Just Like April, I’m a Clubber in the City Again

SPONSOR: Amazon's Shopbop Soia & Kyo, Faribault Woolen Mills, Woolrich, Nour Hammour, Vasic Collection, MM Druck, APL Shoes, Ray-Ban, Uri Minkoff, Flare Jeans


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oui, paris

Michaela Buerger I Love Paris Sweatshirt in Light Grey.

Loving this little French-inspired number. It would be pure perfection paired with skinnies and slouchy boots for fall.

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Dreaming of dark and vampy hues of fall. Who's with me?!

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{fashion folio} weekend casual

Dress: EQUIPMENT Slim Signature Washed-Silk Mini Dress | Rings: REBECCA MINKOFF Stack Triangle Ring Set in Gold/Clear | Earrings: GORJANA Taner Bar Shimmer Mini Stud Earrings in Gold | Eyeshadow: BECCA Ombre Rouge Eye Palette | Bag: SOLE SOCIETY Emmie Perforated Hobo w/ Tassel in Black | Lips: NARS Lip Gloss in Striptease | Shoes: LOUISE ET CIE Isabelle Ankle Strap Sandal in Black | Mascara: Lancôme HYPNÔSE DRAMA Instant Full Body Volume Mascara in Excessive Black

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mark. Nailed It Matte Trend Mini Nail Lacquers Swatches + Review

After my last experience with matte polishes, I didn't think that I'd be using them again anytime soon; that is, until I spotted the latest: mark.'s Nailed It Matte Trend Mini Nail Lacquers. The colors were so incredibly pretty {not to mention fall-apropos}; and, given all of my prior success with mark. polishes, I absolutely could not pass them up. Thankfully, I did not, because they are a-ma-zing!

Violet Riot is a Deep Blurple Matte with Hidden Violet Shimmer. This color is life! I am not even able to articulate how much love I have for this color - it is just brilliant! Violet Riot is everything a matte polish should be. The color is luxe and vibrant, yet maintains a softness due to the hidden shimmer {which creates that yummy lit from within effect}. The formula here is so unbelievably amazing - it's the perfect consistency, so it goes on smooth and finishes effortlessly. This color alone is reason to buy this duo. This is 1 1/2 coats.

Teal Appeal is a Teal Matte. I love teal shades for fall, so a teal matte? Give it to me now! Teal Appeal is so on point for autumn transitioning - it has that brightness that recalls summer juxtaposed with a dusty jewel tone that is full-on fall. While this shade is undeniably gorgeous, it didn't grab me the way that Violet Riot did. I think what would have made Teal Appeal more appealing {no pun intended} would have been hidden shimmer. Regardless, still a beauty - and a complete breeze to work with! This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: mark.

PRICE: $7.00 for the duo.


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This post was sponsored by mark Avon. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

{beauty board} dark shadows

Get into the fall groove with dark and decadent perfumes, vampy polishes, smoldering shadows and liners, and luxe lippies!

{1} VICTORIA'S SECRET VERY SEXY Eau de Parfum {$52.00}

{2} DEBORAH LIPPMANN MISS INDEPENDENT {$18.00}

{3} VELOUR SILK LASHES FULL OF IT {$23.00}

{4} MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Plexi-Gloss in 502P PEARLY BEETLE {$19.00}

{5} E.L.F. Studio Moisturizing Lipstick in BORDEAUX BEAUTY {$3.00}

{6} VICTORIA'S SECRET NIGHT Eau de Parfum {$52.00}

{7} SONIA KASHUK Limited Edition-Ombre Obsessed 7pc Brush Set {$27.99}

{8} STILA Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in METALLIC MERLOT {$32.00}

{9} MAYBELLINE Eye Studio Master Kajal Eyeliner in ONYX RUSH {$4.86}


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NOTD: AILA Nail Color in Mister Pookies

Two coats of AILA Nail Color in Mister Pookies. Steel Gray Creme with Purple Undertones.

Having never so much as heard of AILA Cosmetics before, I was super excited to find Mister Pookies in my August 2015 ipsy Glam Bag, and literally took it for a spin within minutes of unboxing!

Mister Pookies {doesn't the name make you think of a cute and cuddly puppy?!} is officially one of my new favorite fall shades. The color is just spot on for those beginning days of autumn, and feels like the perfect companion to chunky knits, riding boots, and apple picking.

The formula here is beyond flawless. I truly think this is the creamiest polish I have ever laid hands on, and loved how fluidly and smoothly it covered the nail, making application downright divine.

Hooray for new brand discoveries - I officially need more AILA polish in my life. Stat!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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90s grunge

Wildfox Terra Crop Sweater in Dirty Black {also available in Heather Grey}.

Obsessed with this knit right here. It feels so v. Liv Tyler as Corey in Empire Records, amiright? Total essential for taking on the 90s grunge trend.

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model off duty

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{fashion folio} fall flavor

Jacket: BURBERRY BRIT Linen Jacket | Boots: BELL Thigh High Boots | Top: TOPSHOP Plunge V-Neck Tie Cami | Bag: VINCE Croc Embossed Cross Body Bag in BORDEAUX | Bracelets: SOLE SOCIETY Thin Cuff Set in Gold | Jeans: FRAME DENIM Le Skinny de Jeanne Mid-Rise Jeans | Lips: Ciaté London Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Satin Kiss Lipstick in Truffle

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nails inc. alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Mini Nail Set Swatches + Review

alice + olivia is virtually one of my Top 5 all-time favorite lines, so when I learned that alice + olivia's Stacy Bendet was collaborating with nails inc. on a Limited Edition Fall Nail Polish Collection I had to have it. Enter the alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Mini Nail Set. Ladies, I am wild for this quartet, and pretty confident that it will remain my favorite for Fall 2015. The colors here are exclusive to this set, but four additional full-size shades have been released, which you can buy separately {all deets at the bottom of this post}. For now, lets focus on these mini beauties!

Gold Goddess is a Gold, Full-Coverage Chunky Glitter in a Blackened Green Base. Dead. Seriously ladies, this color is brilliant. Out of all of the gold shades I have tried over the years, nothing comes close to this. What truly sets Gold Goddess apart is the blackened green base which creates a burnished, antique metal look that is so one-of-a-kind. I just can't... Hands down one of my new favorite shades ever. Bonus: The formula is just incredible - your nails practically paint themselves with the ease of this one! Even better: Removal process is identical to that of a creme - no foil method necessary! This is 2 coats.

Ruby Night Sky is a Blackened Plum Creme. This shade is all sorts of misleading yet a fave of mine nonetheless. The name leads you to believe it's a ruby red shade. Wrong. The bottle would have you thinking it's a dark purple with purple/red microshimmer. Also wrong. On the nail, Ruby Night Sky is basically a hyper-shiny, so-dark-purple-it's-black creme that is ridiculously decadent and something you never want to take off. Microshimmer? It didn't show up for me; but I'm obsessed, and will definitely be donning this one quite a bit come fall. Loved the formula here. Most dark polishes are notorious for flooding the cuticles, but this one didn't. Woot! This is 2 coats.

Paris Rouge is a Blackened Wine Red with Shimmer. Isn't she lovely. Isn't she wonderful. Ermahgerd you guys this color! I have legit been swooning since applying coat one! Breathe, breathe...okay. In one sentence: Paris Rouge is brilliant to the tenth power. The lit from within glow, which gives the appearance of brightness in the middle and vampy goodness around the edges is so luxe and sophisticated, don't you think? Formula was divine. This was truly one of the easiest polishes I have ever worked with - quickly building opacity, keeping its distance from cuticles, and having the perfect consistency. Let's just say that this polish sets the standard for all future wine reds I pick up. Love! This is 2 coats.

Next To Nothing is a Nude Creme. Truth: I would have preferred another fall-apropos shade in the place of a nude creme; but, I actually really like this shade because it's kind of my perfect nude. The pink undertone of Next To Nothing is what keeps it from falling into creepy mannequin hands territory, adding a bit of a cafe au lait tone to the shade that will be perfect come winter. Formula here was flawless - the color is smooth and rich, building opacity beautifully. This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: Sephora or Net-A-Porter for the mini set; Sephora for individual, full-size bottles {of different shades in the collab collection}.

PRICE: $25.00 for the quartet; or buy individual bottles separately for $15.00 each.


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{beauty board} pencils up!

Back to school is in full-swing, but even if you're not headed back to those hallowed halls, picking up a pencil {or 6!} for your makeup bag is an epic idea that will help you tap into your artistic side and wave bye-bye to bulky beauty brushes!

{Clockwise from Top}
{1} JOSIE MARAN Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon in LIGHT 1 {$20.00}

{2} URBAN DECAY 24/7 Concealer Pencil in FBI {$20.00}

{3} WET N WILD Megaslicks Moisturizing Lip Color in CORAL OF THE STORY {$2.99}

{4} TARTE LipSurgence™ Lip Tint in ELITE {$24.00}

{5} ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Pro Pencil in BASE 1 {$6.99}

{6} TARTE The Sculptor Contouring Face Slenderizer in PARK AVE PRINCESS {$24.00}

{7} AMAZING COSMETICS Perfection Stick Cover And Contour On The Go in DEEP {$23.00}

{8} CLINIQUE Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in 02 ROBUST RHUBARB {$22.00}

{9} SMASHBOX L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color in BEVERLY HILLS BLUSH {$29.00}

{10} SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Shadow & Liner in 11 TURQUOISE {$14.00}

{11} SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Shadow & Liner in 08 GOLD {$14.00}


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Soft shades are the perfect way to tiptoe into the new season, amiright?

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NOTD: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Terra-Coppa

Two coats of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Terra-Coppa. Earthy Metallic Copper with Silver and Red Microglitter.

Game ovah! Ladies, I have officially found the best metallic polish ever, and this. is. it.

Terra-Coppa is one of those perfect transitional shades. It has that bronze-y sunkissed look that screams summer; yet retains a warmth that feels fresh for fall {clearly the result of the red microglitter within}.

The formula here is incredible. It's thick and rich - almost achieving full opacity in one-coat; plus the wide brush gives your nail complete coverage with one swipe.

This right here is an essential. Trust.

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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Thanks to Sally Hansen for sponsoring this post!

all of the trends...

Free People Moonshine V Neck Sweater in Charcoal.

So digging this sweater {which manages to have like 5 of the moment trends in one}. The frayed hem and cuffs give it that tattered, grunge-y 90s vibe; while the shoulder cutouts and v neck keep it subtly sexy. Total fall essential, yes?

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links à la mode: the IFB weekly roundup {august 13, 2015 edition}

Many of you are still traveling and showing how travel boosts your creative pulse. Another, embarked on a tour of a fashion golden age. However, what most of the IFB bloggers were talking about this week was beauty… whether at home or in the salon. The delight of treating oneself to a high-end salon blow out, pampering your skin and follicles with facial masks and hair color, and everyday beauty tricks like strobing or updating your look with the newest nail color.

I just love how this community shares their insight on blogging; from photography and increasing followers to creating a blogging collective.

We also had a couple good entertainment reviews. One of the spoof variety and one of the deep-cuts fashion icon variety. I’ll let you decide which is which.

And for those of you no longer traveling, but heading back to the office, move straight to the posts on how to liven up your cubicle style.

Links à la Mode, August 13

• Affatshionista: Everyday Style in a Torrid Size 3!
• Ashley: Monday Adventures | Best Blow Out in Chicago
• Attire Club: What We Can Learn From the Zoolander 2 Teaser
• Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: Essie Fall 4Pc Mini Set Swatches & Review
• Cubicle Chic: Putting the “FUN” in “FUNCTIONAL” | How to have fun with your everyday office wear.
• Drew & Alice: Strobing
• Dresscode | HighFashion: Burberry Prorsum Menswear F/W 15/16 | ‘Classically Bohemian’
• Everest Says: Tips for Taking an Awesome Flat Lay Photo
• Happy. Pretty. Sweet.: Madison Reed | Salon Hair Color at Home
• La Petite Fashionista: Blog to Biz | 5 Easy Steps to Increasing Your Instagram Following
• Lobler & Delaney: J.Crew & Iris Apfel Movie Preview Event
• Mama in Heels: Office Perfection | Denim
• Ms. Fabulous: Bibhu Mohapatra’s Fall 2015 From the Heart
• Muscari Lane: Digitization Robbed My Fashion
• Random Chic Musings: Paris is Always a Good Idea
• Reasons To Dress: Wearing the Dress that *He* Hates
• So Versailles: Best Face Masks
• The Moon & the Mirror: Marie Antoinette, The Milk Maid
• The Style Division: Discovering the Magic of Venice, Italy
• We Are Ready Made: Acne Pushes the Button!

SPONSOR: Shopbop Miu Miu Sunglasses, Monica Vinader, Brixton, Men's CK Jeans, Jason Wu, Stella McCartney, Leather Jackets, Booties with Fringe, Off Shoulder Maxi Dresses & Fold Over Clutches


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Clearly still waiting on fall to arrive. Is it here yet?

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Everybody Rise + $50 BaubleBar Gift Card Giveaway!

Looking for a chic read in the vein of The Devil Wears Prada? The search is over! I've got you covered with the release of Stephanie Clifford's debut Everybody Rise. Featured in Time Magazine's Summer Reading, selected as one of People Magazine's Summer's Best Books, and included on Good Housekeeping's Beach Reads feature and Entertainment Weekly's Summer Must List, Everybody Rise is the current IT Book on the scene - and now it can be yours!

ABOUT THE BOOK: It's 2006 in the Manhattan of the young and glamorous. Money and class are colliding in a city that is about to go over a financial precipice and take much of the country with it. At 26, bright, funny and socially anxious Evelyn Beegan is determined to carve her own path in life and free herself from the influence of her social-climbing mother, who propelled her through prep school and onto the Upper East Side. Evelyn has long felt like an outsider to her privileged peers, but when she gets a job at a social network aimed at the elite, she's forced to embrace them.

Recruiting new members for the site, Evelyn steps into a promised land of Adirondack camps, Newport cottages and Southampton clubs thick with socialites and Wall Streeters. Despite herself, Evelyn finds the lure of belonging intoxicating, and starts trying to pass as old money herself. When her father, a crusading class-action lawyer, is indicted for bribery, Evelyn must contend with her own family's downfall as she keeps up appearances in her new life, grasping with increasing desperation as the ground underneath her begins to give way.

Bracing, hilarious and often poignant, Stephanie Clifford's debut offers a thoroughly modern take on classic American themes - money, ambition, family, friendship - and on the universal longing to fit in.

Sounds fab, right?!

To celebrate the release of this must-read addition to the literary world, cat eyes & skinny jeans has partnered with St. Martin's Press to bring one {1} reader an Everybody Rise Prize Pack that includes: a $50 BaubleBar Gift Card, and a Copy of the book Everybody Rise {in stores August 18th}. Prizing courtesy of St. Martin's Press.

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Download Chapter 1 here, then join in the discussion on social media using the hashtag #EverybodyRise.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: STEPHANIE CLIFFORD is a Loeb-award winning New York Times reporter who has covered business, media and courts for the paper. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from Exeter and Harvard. As she covered the financial crisis's impact on consumers, she observed that large-scale new wealth hasn't done away with class hierarchy in the U.S.-it's increased anxiety over it. Clifford is also a regular guest on NPR and has appeared on Today, CBS This Morning and Dr. Oz.

Good luck babes!


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