Category Archives: BEAUTY

Eco Chic

April 22, 2010

Filed Under : BEAUTY - STYLE

In honor of Earth Day, I’ve picked out some of my favorite eco-friendly products.  Whether they’re organic, fair trade, 100% vegan, or simply take the place of forever-in-a-landfill plastic bottles, all of these items are sustainable in their own ways.  The fact that they’re super chic, well-made, and reasonably priced is just an added bonus.

  1. Skin & Threads Front Pocket Cardigan, $74
  2. Loomstate x Barneys NY V Neck Tee, $40
  3. People Tree Maui Mini Skirt, $40
  4. Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum, $30
  5. Tarte Natural Lip Stain, $24
  6. SIGG Water Bottle, $21.99
  7. Matt & Nat Vegan Leather Handbag, $245
  8. TOMS Olive Canvas Classics, $44
  9. Pacifica Soy Candle, $6

Color Me Nude

March 12, 2010

Filed Under : BEAUTY - STYLE

Right now, I’m all about nude hues: beige, blush, khaki, cream, ivory, ecru…did I leave any out?  The colors are subtle, feminine, and cool. This spring especially, where the nude palette has been considered a key color trend, I can’t wait to experiment with these soft hues!  Though I LOVE all of these nudies below, I’m especially diggin’ the blush-colored blazer because it would look perfect with a pair of floral shorts.  Also, love the cargo pants because not only do they look super comf, but they’re also very military-esque!

  1. ASOS Short Swing Mac Coat, $102.56
  2. ASOS Silk Blazer, $111.11
  3. French Connection Slouched Blazer, ASOS, $188.04
  4. Kimchi Blue Mesh Insert Peter Collar Shirt, Urban Outfitters, $48 (front/back)
  5. Topshop Zip Slip Dress, $90
  6. Free People Cargo Pants, Shopbop, $98
  7. ASOS Vila Belted Shorts, $42.74
  8. Forever 21 Raw Edge Tier Skirt, $24.80
  9. Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers, $8
  10. Jeffrey Campbell Charli Clog, $125 (I’m Dutch!!)
  11. Steve Madden Florale in Blush, $89.95

Coming Up…

February 12, 2010

Filed Under : BEAUTY - EAT - STYLE

Coming up on The Style Eater:

  1. New York Fashion Week has officially begun. 3 words: layers, layers, layers. Image above is from Rag & Bone.
  2. NYFW Beauty trends: Bare, makeup-less faces & messy hair
  3. Blogs are posting runway photos quicker than Style.com
  4. LA Street Food Fest: I’ll be there tomorrow and let you know how it goes. 30+ food trucks=my kind of heaven.
  5. Alexa Chung sending daily photos of her outfits to Vogue UK??
  6. Peach lips for spring. A little Rouge Coco, s’il vous plait?

Stay Tuned!

[Image via The Cut via Imaxtree]

Last Minute Gift Ideas: Essie Nail Polish

December 22, 2009

Filed Under : BEAUTY

Essie nail polish is amazing. There’s no other way to describe it. My local beauty supply store sells Essie as a “buy 3, get the 4th free” deal. You don’t even want to know how easily I’m suckered into buying 3 to get that 4th polish free. I pick one up and instantly see another that I must have. Then, with 2 in my hand, I say to myself, Well what’s one more??

Anyways, enough about me. Essie polish is a great gift for your girlfriends, sisters, coworkers, EVERYONE. They come in every color imaginable but a perfect color for the winter season is WICKED, pictured above. It’s a deep, dark red that screams glamour and timeless chic. Totally classic and universal.

It’s a great stocking stuffer! So be sure to check out your local beauty supply store for some last minute Essie polish. Just be careful of those 4-for-3 deals!! They will get you, I guarantee.

[Image via Essie]

Getting Cheeky w/ NARS Blush

December 1, 2009

Filed Under : BEAUTY

NARS Blush in Orgasm (yes, the color is called Orgasm) has been gracing my cheeks and the cheeks of many, many women for the past several years now. It’s what you might call a cult favorite in the beauty world. Let me tell you, if I was to join a cult, the only one I would even consider joining would have to worship NARS Cosmetics day and night. Err…it’s one of my favorite beauty brands.

The Orgasm blush is a subtle peachy-pink with a hint of golden shimmer. It truly gives your cheeks a perfect flush of color and a natural, healthy-looking glow. What more could you ask for in a blush?

This NARS blush is also the winner of many beauty accolades including “Best of Sephora” 5 years in a row, “Reader’s Choice Award Winner” from Allure Magazine, and “2009 Best Beauty Buys” from InStyle Magazine. I love a winner! And trust me, this product is a winner.