the want list

j.crew collection cashmere boyfriend sweater (available here), chanel le vernis in bel-argus (available here), saint laurent leather pumps (available here) hermes balcons du guadalquivir printed bracelet (available here), banana republic lightweight scarf (available here), gucci bright bit patent leather shoulder bag (available here)

From navy to dark, from Egyptian to baby, the are countless, beautiful shades of blue. Here are a few of my favorite & timeless blue pieces that can be worn year round, dressed both up & down. I'm currently sporting Chanel's Bel-Argus on my nails, a gorgeous metallic which appears to turn different hues of blue in different lighting. How are you wearing blue this summer?

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tom ford: black orchid

Tom Ford is one of my all time favorite designers - from his iconic work with Gucci & Yves Saint Laurent to branching out with his own luxury line, it appears that anything Tom Ford touches turns to gold. When it was announced that Tom Ford was releasing a cosmetics line, I was ecstatic! Before the line made its debut, I assumed that the high quality of these luxury cosmetic products would be reflected in the price. It turned out that I was correct.

I lusted after Tom Ford cosmetics for quite some time, and looking at photos online of what the brand had to offer did nothing to stifle my want for these products, but it fueled my desire to purchase them. At the beginning of 2013, I decided that any purchase made in the new year would not be on impulse. I would only purchase things that I truly needed. I took the plunge, deciding that Tom Ford Black Orchid Lipstick was EXACTLY what I needed.

I prepped Jilly's skin with her favorite moisturizer, and went on to use Make Up Forever HD Perfecting Primer. Once the primer set in, I blended a tad of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation onto her skin. Contouring her cheekbones with a bit of NARS bronzer in Laguna gave her a bit of color. I lined her eyes with Blackout, the darkest color in Urban Decay's NAKED 2 Palette.

The lipstick, which can be applied lightly for a sheer look or heavier for a more standout look, is a dark plum with shimmer that is subtle, almost undetectable on the lips. I applied it with Urban Decay's Good Karma lip brush for a perfectly even look. When wearing a lipstick as gorgeous as Tom Ford Black Orchid, you will want the lip to be the main focus, so keep jewelry and accessories to a minimum!

I can honestly say that Tom Ford's Black Orchid Lipstick has exceeded any expectation that I had. This will most definitely be the first of many Tom Ford Beauty purchases!

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'tis the season: holiday peacock eyes

One of my favorite makeup looks year round would be the ever popular smokey eye, so I figured what better way to update it than with some holiday colors, thus turning from a smokey eye to a peacock eye! I don't know about you, but a rich dark emerald green is what I consider one of the most beautiful colors out there. I decided to pair the green with a gorgeous gold for a dramatic and reflective contrast.

The peacock eye is associated with the brilliant Pat McGrath for Roberto Cavalli's Fall 2012 show, who used as much as four bright and contrasting colors on the eye. While nothing less than stunning on the runway, for a more subtle but equally gorgeous look, pick an unexpected pair of shimmery dark and light colors.

I prepped Jilly's gorgeous skin with her favorite moisturizer and then Make Up Forever HD Primer. After, I applied a light layer of Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat foundation. I then defined her already perfect cheekbones with a little bit of Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess bronzer.

When you work with any eyeshadow, you're going to want to use a primer to ensure not only that it wont move, but that the color will be at its purest saturation. The eye primer I used on Jilly was Benefit Stay Don't Stray primer. After, I applied the gorgeous gold, Half Baked, from the Urban Decay Naked palate from the inner corners to the middle of her eye. I then applied NARS Night Porter eyeshadow, a gorgeous dark emerald green, from the middle of her eye out-making sure to blend!

I then used my personal favorite mascara, Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara in black, and a quick swipe of my favorite nude lip, YSL Rouge Pur Couture in 24 Blonde Ingenu, and all done! A perfect played up eye look for the holidays!

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'tis the season: red lip & glowing skin

I don't know about you, but every year after Thanksgiving, my makeup look completely changes up! I've been known to rock a red lip, but what better time of year to do it than around the holidays? To me, winter is the perfect time of year to rock your reddest reds on your lips-especially since the cold weather will ensure that your perfect pout wont melt or smudge!

products used: Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat, Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Highlighter, Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Lip Color #19 Gabrielle (similar), Chanel Rouge Allure #71 Fatale, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer

To get this holiday look, apply a light layer of sheer to medium illuminating foundation all over the face. Then, dot highlighter under the eyes, on the cheekbones under the eyebrows and the cupid's bow. Fill in your eyebrows with pencil for some added definition (although with Jilly's envious brows, none were needed).

Contour just under your cheekbones with a bit of bronzer-but remember to blend! No mascara was used on Jilly, but if you ladies are one of those who refuse to leave the house without mascara on, go for one coat of your favorite lengthening mascara (I like this one or this one). Lastly, apply your favorite red red a lip brush to ensure that the line of your red lips are perfect! I mixed two Chanel colors for Jilly to make what I believe is her perfect red!

What is your go-to beauty look? Do you feel like you switch things up during the winter?

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the want list: loafers

prada glitter logo smoking slipper (available here), christian louboutin studded smoking slipper (similar style here), steve madden croquet loafer (available here), jimmy choo glitter loafer (similar style here), steve madden skull loafer (similar style here), alexander mcqueen leopard print loafers, gucci moccasins, steve madden studlyy loafer (available here), sam edelman black stud adena loafer (available here), steve madden conncord loafer (available here), giambattista valli metallic smoking slippers, steve madden studded smoking slipper, jimmy choo silver glitter loafer, giuseppe zanotti velvet smoking slipper, yves saint laurent metallic cap-toe leopard print loafer (similar style here)

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the want list: birthday edition

jennifer zeuner heart necklace with diamond (available here), yves saint laurent "chyc" east-west tote (available here), tom ford madison criss-cross cat eye sunglasses (available here), tom ford lip color in wild ginger (available here), dannijo lindsay iPhone 4 case (available here), tory burch robinson iPad case (available here), alexander mcqueen skull print scarf (available here), cartier love ring, dolce vita archer sandal (available here), j brand 811 skinny neon purple jeans (available here), chanel nail polish in 539 june, viktor & rolf flowerbomb perfume (available here), fendi fox fur keyring, hermès clic clac, yves saint laurent belle du jour patent leather clutch (available here), yves saint laurent arty ring (available here), jimmy choo wheel glitter-finish leather loafers (available here)

Monday is my 18th Birthday! We can all agree that presents are definitely a great part of any celebration, and these are some that I would absolutely love to open in the future! While presents are fun, nothing is better than being surrounded by the ones you love on your special day...although it would be pretty good to be in the presence of that YSL clutch, too ;)

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