Make Me Up Before you Go-Go

It is the start of a cold, long week but I was treated to a "personal day" yesterday and did some Mother/Daughter shopping around the city. My friends and I were recently talking about how we feel like we need some makeup help because our skin has changed with age. On my day off I visited the Nars counter at Barneys and had the most amazing makeup artist. She understood that I was looking for some everyday makeup and application help and gave me some amazing tips.  The first thing she told me was that my under eye area was very dry and dabbed some nourishing cream to absorb before applying anything.  I was told to use this in the morning and at night.  Then she taught me a trick that makes your makeup look flawless...apply the Nars Palm Beach bronzing stick to your cheeks and then smooth around to give a nice warm glow.  After this you apply your cover up and then bronzer or blush on top.  Such a dream!  I walked away with some great products and an everyday, minimal and fresh face.

Nars Medium Foundation

Like a kid in a candy shop!

Nars Palm Beach Bronzing Stick

Spare Me...

Have you ever been in a car accident, fender bender, or had a flat tire?  Well if you own a car you should carry a AAA Card and ALWAYS have a spare tire handy.  I (well my boyfriend and I) learned the hard way this weekend when we were driving on the highway in a sleeting storm at night when our tire blew out.  I was informed that we did not have a spare because his was stolen not once, but twice and they are an expensive purchase.  As the owner of the car, my boyfriend also told me he did not have a AAA Card.  Strike two.  I was already late for a family party and now we were stuck on the side of the highway...you can imagine the hysteria ensuing as my Dad also recommend I flag a taxi down in the pouring rain and ditch my boyfriend so I could make it to the party.  We were eventually towed and fortunate enough to be close to a Pep Boys where a saint named Juan repaired the tire in no time.  Moral of the story is to be a prepared driver, especially in the Winter months!

 Hanging out in the tow truck sitting 3 deep...oh and there was a police escort back onto the highway.

Apres Chic

Sometimes it's hard to figure out what to wear when it's 10 degrees below zero but then again it's an excuse to wear fur! The nice thing about fur is you can buy an inexpensive piece almost anywhere these days and it adds an extra tough of glam to any outfit. I love the looks below for day and night to get you through the cold winter months.

Apres Chic by cc1184 featuring a fur coat

Another shopping Platform

My good friend Shannon has an impeccable sense of style, always classy yet trendy and polished. It's no surprise that she is the one who told me about a new fashion website today, www.boutiques.com. Here you can find celebrity and designer picks ranging from clothes, shoes, bags to jewelry. It breaks items down into category, style, color and price to make your shopping easier. You can even create your own "boutique" as well which I plan on getting started as soon as possible! Take a look and tell me what you think.

Merry Christmas

This past weekend I got in the holiday spirit and decorated the tree!  It was my first "non-family" tree and I'm pretty proud of it!

Host Gifts

Happy Friday! As we slowly approach the weekend I know many of you have holiday parties to attend over the coming weeks. Rather than bring the standard bottle of wine or champagne, I've made a list of some other creative gifts to bring to your host. Have a great weekend.

Seasonal Decor by Gump's
Soap by Jo Malone

Clockwise from top left: Personalized napkins, Jo Malone Candle, Stationary or Thank You Cards, Personalized Soaps, Wine Coasters, 2010 Ornament and Engrave-able Picture Frames

Silver Belles

With all of the holiday parties between now and the New Year, it can be hard to find the perfect outfit. Silver is a great neutral for the winter and you can pair it with black tights and a black jacket or blazer which should always be in your closet.  Below are some outfit ideas for your next holiday fete!

Black Dresses by Calvin Klein
Boots by Charles by Charles David

Leather Jackets by Helmut Lang
Platforms by Dolce Vita