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Dare To Be Feminine: Chloé by Chloe

Sarah Conley — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:07:24 -0400

You know, I never thought I'd be a Chloe girl. Of course, I've also never been the kind of girl to wear neutrals and be ultra feminine (though I am making a concerted effort to move more towards this direction). As far as fashion goes, Chloe brings to mind soft pinks, khakis, and neutral colors in unexpected shapes & silhouettes. As I become older and more financially independent, I find my style changing and adapting - it's amazing what you'll buy when it's your money and completely your decision.

Imagine my surprise when I tried the new Chloe Chloé eau de toilette - and actually liked it! The fragrance is fresh, feminine and begs to be worn outdoors in the Spring. Notes of freesia, watermelon, sandalwood and fresh irish allow this fragrance to develop into a fragrance rich with possibilities. To be honest, I'm enjoying this opportunity to explore my softer side - you never know, a Chloe closet could be right around the corner!

Give Me Liberty Or...Hell, Give Me Everything!

Sarah Conley — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:13:33 -0400

Liberty of London Large Tapered Storage Bin

Liberty of London Dunclare Pink Dining Collection

Liberty of London Photo Frame

Liberty of London Storage Box

I've never been one to feel particularly inspired to mix prints - I'm more of a solids with a print accent kind of gal. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Target's Liberty of London pop-up store near Bryant Park (now closed due to demand). Liberty of London's prints, colors and overwhelming sense of whimsy took me in and entranced me. As I scoured the store for the prints that most spoke to me, I couldn't help but be attracted to so many different shapes and shades at once. Could I really pair a small pastel print with a large strategically-shaded floral? In the world of Liberty of London, it doesn't matter.

Mismatched plates? Delightful!

Asymmetrical pairings? Divine!

Browsing the Target website, you get a sense of the fantasy world the Liberty of London print designers live in. While most pieces are sold out online (yes, it's THAT serious), head into your local Target store to get your hands on the remaining pieces. You never know, you might find yourself falling head-over-heels with contrasting colors and mismatched prints this Spring!

Tadashi Shoji Fall 2010 Makeup Looks with Luc Bouchard for MAC Cosmetics Backstage

thebudgetbabe — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:02:46 -0400

Backstage at Tadashi Shoji, key makeup artist Luc Bouchard for MAC Cosmetics found himself surrounced by an eager group of fashion and beauty bloggers, hungry for details on just how he created the effortless makeup looks for the Fall 2010 Tadashi Shoji runway show. Luc exlpained that, much like the hair looks, the makeup was kept "simple, soft, beautiful [and] young" to complement the elegant, feminine dresses in the collection. A minimal use of eyeliner and mascara on uncurled lashes added subtle impact while skin was all about perfection with light sculpting through the cheeks. Listen in for all the details from a pro whose passion for makeup is truly contagious.

Tibi Fall 2010 Runway Show Finale Video

thebudgetbabe — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:16:38 -0400

For Fall 2010, Tibi designer Amy Smilovic played with balanced opposities, according to show notes, but I think the result was all about harmony. First, the hair: Each model had a glorious poof of long, luxurious, super curly locks floating atop her head that had a fun and flirtatious flower-child feel. Then, the color palette, a beautiful wearable mix of navy, mauve, black, burgundy, plus plenty of Tibi's trademark prints to keep things lively. The clothes were mostly separates, like ladylike bow-tied blouses pairs with tweed shorts, or cozy sweaters layered over high-waist trousers. Accessories were understated yet still managed to pack a punch, like a leather fanny pack, 5-inch platform slingback clogs, and colorful opaque tights. And let's not forget the charming cocktail dresses and sequin embellishments (another trend that isn't going anywhere soon). It was another successful, crowd-pleasing collection from a contemporary brand that doesn't take itself too seriously. I'll take one of everything, thank you very much.

by Dianna Baros, thebudgetbabe.com

NYFW On The Plus Side: Look of the Day 2/18

Sarah Conley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:31:06 -0500

Aaah, the final day of fashion week (and still so much coverage to share!). By the time this photo was taken, I was completely spent. I had worked a full day at my day job, ran back to the tents to cover Tommy Hilfiger backstage where I ran into MAC Senior Artists Romero, Victor and Keri who humored me by allowing me to livestream them working their magic at the final show at Bryant Park and back downtown to support Karen Robinovitz & Purple Lab's launch at HSN. Needless to say, I barely had the energy to lift my legs or pop a hip for a cheeky pose. I enjoyed each and every minute of it, and while I am still recovering, I am looking forward to September already.

Outfit details:

Chain necklace: Forever 21

Dress: IGIGI Unforgettable Dress

Tights: Roamans

Ankle booties: Evans

NYFW coverage proudly sponsored by IGIG.

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