Great Gatsby Style

When I tell you I can’t wait….I can NOT wait for The Great Gatsby. Only a couple of weeks away and I am seriously counting down. The amazing Baz Luhrmann directed this timeless story so you know it will be filled with the plenty of dazzle and glamour this movie needs. 

The enchanting roaring 20′s are a favorite to many, including me, so it’s no surprise the styles and trends from that era are a classic. Although it’s a bit difficult to walk around as a flapper nowadays, Brooks Brothers designed a limited collection dedicated to the Great Gatsby that is nothing short of amazing for those stylish men out there. Perfect for this upcoming season, the collection truly incorporates style and color…

My Kinda Art Wall…

Eclectic Home Interior via Jessika Goranson

From Boston to New York, fashion boutique owner Jessika Goranson truly made her apartment a home after beautifully designing it with eclectic and exceptional charm. Her boutique, Holiday, has made an impact to those in Beacon Hill since 2002 and continues to do so with her tailored designs and vintage decor. Her Upper East Side apartment is absolutely gorg with playful patterns, pops of color, and the not so expected surprises that truly make the space unique. 

 

Beauty Countdown / Rihanna + MAC

 

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YES! It seriously doesn’t get better than this much anticipated beauty collaboration between the gorgeous Riri and MAC. From brushes to lashes, the Riri hearts MAC collection will be multi season and will most likely sell out. The 31 piece collection will incorporate various color palettes and looks absolutely adorable. With bold lip colors and several eye palettes, the collection will satisfy the beauty needs for all types of styles!

The collection will be available for purchase online and her May concerts at the Barclays Center.

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Drugstore Beauty Battle / Eye Makeup Remover

Every girl needs an eye makeup remover. Whether you use minimal mascara or go all out with  smokey, it is crucial to remove all traces every night. I was always loyal to the Neutrogena and Lancome liquid removers until I realized how often I went through the product and how much I was spending. I even tried the eye makeup removing wipes but felt they weren’t gentle enough for my lashes. I went ahead and tried three different drugstore liquid removers and found quite a difference in each one. Here is the order of my preference…

Walmart’s Equate Eye Makeup Remover

Never buying again. I had to use so much liquid on my cotton pad for the product to even take my mascara off. Due to the excessive amount needed, the product simply burned my eyes. It was especially annoying if I had to change my look mid day because the burning sensation would leave my eyes a little red. Therefore, never purchasing again.

Walgreens Eye Makeup Remover

The Walgreens remover was a step up from Walmart’s but also pricier. I did remove makeup easier and did not leave my eyes burning as much. Although I did not mind this specific product, I most likely won’t purchase again.

CVS Eye Makeup Remover

By far my favorite! This is definitely closest to the Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover and doesn’t leave a burning sensation afterwards. It is gentle enough on the eyes and removes all of my mascara.

Out of the three, I would recommend purchasing the CVS remover. The product goes a long way for the price and more importantly leaves my lashes feeling clean.

What’s your favorite drugstore brand?

Bar Cart Eye Candy

Bar carts…always glamorous. I have been hitting the thrift store lately and have come across some close-call carts to purchase. With a little love, old carts can be reused as gorgeous bars. This is definitely going to be the next project.

These seriously inspire me…

My problem is I would want one in every room haha :) .

Beauty Girl’s Investment / Clarisonic Mia 2

Everyone loves that good clean feeling at the end of a long day and after recently coming across the Clarisonic Mia 2, nothing does the job better. With a timed vibration, the Mia 2 lets you know when to target the next area and does so with great depth.

Even after removing my makeup with liquid eye makeup remover and a makeup removing wipe, I still manage to see residue from the day left on the Clarisonic bristles, ewwww. That just goes to show how much makeup is left everyday on our skin before bedtime. Skin does it’s most repair work and restoration while you sleep so it is crucial to make sure all dirt/oil/makeup is removed for the full effect of your night cream and/or moisturizer.

Available in awesome colors, patterns, and not to mention cute carrying cases, the $150 price tag seems steep but sure is worth the money.