The Elusive Kylie Lip Kit

As soon as Kylie Jenner's "Lip Kit" came out, I was drawn to it for some reason. Maybe it was the fact that it was hard to get? I'm not even a huge lipstick fan, but with the increasing popularity of the liquid lipstick, I was dying to try it!  Once I heard about her second big release, including 3 new colors, I did my fair share of stalking and ordered it right at noon the day it dropped. I wanted to purchase all 6, well at least 4 out of the 6, but got cold feet and only ordered two, Mary Jo K and Candy K. The sad part is, not being able to see and test the colors before you buy. It's quite the gamble! I still haven't tried on Candy K yet; it was the one I wanted most since the first release, and I'm pretty confident I will like that one. Mary Jo was definitely the gamble for me because I'm not a red lipstick girl (I want to be!), but I figured Valentine's Day would be the perfect time to try it ;)

So on to my review of the Mary Jo K Lip Kit.. First, I LOVE the lip liner. It's so creamy and smooth and glides on easily. I heard you can just use a regular sharpener but to freeze it first so the liner doesn't break off. I haven't tested it out yet since it's new, but that is the main issue I can see there being with the liner. As for the liquid lipstick, I do mostly like it! Not sure if it's the perfect red for me, but it works. It dried quickly once I put it on which was nice, so no red marks on my teeth! It lasted long and didn't come off (just a tad) when I kissed the hubby. I've heard people comment that theirs flaked off, but I had no issue with this. I didn't slather it on my lips though either. My main issue, that I've also read about, is that it leaves your lips feeling dry. I tried putting on some lip balm beforehand, but I need a good lip moisturizer. I also just think that it's pretty typical of a long-lasting lipstick. Hoping I can find the perfect moisturizer to help make the lip kit perfect. All-in-all, I would recommend the lip kit and I look forward to trying out Candy K and maybe adding to my collection!

Western Vibes

I don't know about you, but I love changing things up. I typically lean more towards neutral colors, but other than that, I enjoy trying different trends. Who wants to be the same all the time? Maybe that's not the best for a blogger, most of the time a blogger has a certain look they are going for. People like to follow a blogger that they can relate their style to. I've just been down about the blogging world lately and trying to figure out how I can boost my following. I feel like one of my main problems is I don't have that certain look. For example, someone that follows Southern Curls and Pearls might not be following a blog like We Wore What. And that's okay, but I find myself loving both and wanting to blend both. I guess when I compare myself to other bloggers who began around the same time as me, I'm falling much, much shorter. Anyway, I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but if anyone has any suggestions or ideas or what you want to see more of, please let me know in the comment section below! I appreciate all of the love and support I've received over these past months, I cannot thank you all enough!!!

Now on to my western look ;)! I've always been obsessed with a good Aztec print, and once I found this cardigan, I had to have it! Not only is it warm and comfy, but it also matches the new hat I got for Christmas. Speaking of hats, I'm also obsessing over felt hats right now. A couple of the big hat designers like Eugenia Kim and Janessa Leone are amazing, but the price point is a little steep. I found a new favorite brand called Brixton and I cannot recommend them enough! See the full look and outfit details below :)

Hat: here | Cardigan: Apricot Lane, love this one here |
Denim: Hudson (old) | Boots: here

eShakti Collab

Has anyone heard of eShakti? If you haven't, I'm so excited to introduce you to this amazing online site! I don't know about you, but as much as I love buying clothing online, it's always a gamble. Even if you know your size, every brand is different. You could end up being in between sizes or completely hating the fit. It's so frustrating when you're excited to receive a package and it ends up being a total flop. On top of the disappointment, you have to go through the return which isn't always free.

Well, you needn't fret anymore, there is a site for you! I'm completely happy with my eShakti experience and I highly recommend trying it out. There is something for everyone. Once you choose the piece you want to buy, you can have it tailored to fit your body. You can enter in your exact measurements! If you don't want to, they also have standard sizes from 0-36. Not only can you find the perfect fit, but you can customize the piece to your liking. For example, if you like a dress, but don't like the length, you can have it altered to any length you want. It's only $7.50!

I took this opportunity to finally order that jumpsuit I've always wanted!! I was so nervous to purchase a jumpsuit, especially online, so I never did. They just don't work with every body type. With eShakti, not only could I have the jumpsuit tailored to fit my body, but I was also able to get rid of the sleeves and get the look I wanted. My jumpsuit is currently sold out, but check out eShakti here and create your own style!

Jumpsuit: eShakti | Belt: here | Shoes: old, but obsessed with these
Leather Jacket: here

First Snowfall

I was beginning to think I would never see any snow this winter, but lo and behold, I'm shooting my look in a pretty dusting of white! Yep, just a dusting, but we are supposed to be getting a foot this Saturday! If you know me, I'm not a fan of winter at all, but I am excited to finally look out my window and just see a beautiful, snowy blanket covering my yard. There's just something so magical and peaceful after a fresh snowfall.

In addition to snow, neutral colors are very peaceful and calming to me. My favorites right now are blush and gray. I got this beautiful infinity scarf for Christmas, with pink and metallic details, and I paired it with the best blush sweater I bought for under $25! The sweater and gray OTK boots picked up the tones of the scarf perfectly. I completed my neutral look with an ivory knit hat and tan handbag, making it one of my favorite color palettes this winter :)

Hat: here | Scarf: sold out, similar here | Sweater: here | Jeans: here
Shoes: sold out, similar here | Bag: Celine | Sunnies: Ray-Bans

Makeup Essentials Part 2

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a happy new year! I remained active on IG, but took a little break from blogging for a couple different reasons. 1. My good friend and photographer (she's been with me throughout my entire blogging venture) lost someone near and dear to her and it's been a lot for her over the past few weeks. I miss her and can't wait to get back at it, but sending lots of thoughts and prayers her way! 2. It's so important to maintain a balance between my personal life and my social media life. I'm constantly on my phone or computer, so it was nice to have lots of quality time with my family! But I'm back and excited to kick off this new year! I have so many looks to shoot and share and so many great ideas for the coming months. Stay tuned :)

It's about time I do a follow up to my makeup essentials list. I was a very lucky girl this Christmas and got not one, but two gift cards to Sephora (does happy dance)!! I have a few different products that I can't wait to share with you, some of them completely new to me based on recommendations and some of them tried and true. So without further ado....

Kat Von D Shade & Light Contour Palette: I'm so excited to finally splurge on a contour kit!! In the past I would just contour with a bronzer or different shades of cheap foundation, but this palette consists of 6 different shades of creamy powder. It makes contouring so much easier and much more fun! Kat Von D makeup sells out fast in stores so check it out here!

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation: Gone are the days of cheap foundation for my skin! I had my go to Cover Girl foundation for years, but as I got older, it started feeling cake-y and heavy on my face. It was time to upgrade and I'm so glad I did! It feels amazing on my skin and looks great too. Be sure to buy your first bottle of it in-store so they can find the perfect shade for you. The best way to apply it is with a beauty blender. You can find both online here and here

Nivea Men Post Shave Balm (Sensitive): You might laugh when you see this, but thanks to a tip from the amazing Nikkie Tutorials, I bought the most amazing primer ever!! I find it difficult to spend a ton of money on makeup, especially something like primer that I never thought was important. I realize now how important it really is and even better that you don't have to splurge! This balm acts as the most amazing primer and it's only $6! You can buy it in any drugstore or online here

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Blush: I wouldn't say I'm loyal to this blush, or any blush for that matter, but it's just a really great blush. I don't like a ton of pink on my cheeks. Between contouring and highlighting, you really don't need an intense color on top of that. This product is also very lightweight, which I'm all about these days! Find it here

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Highlighter: I have a slight obsession with highlighting and no one does it better than Becca. If you can't get enough of highlighting, or realize it's something you need to add to your makeup game, you won't be sorry buying this here

Thanks for reading!

Summer in Winter?

Here on the east coast, the weather hasn't been short of amazing, unless you are a fan of snow. I, however, could live in warm weather year round. For me, it has kind of been the best of both worlds. I can dress in winter clothes, but without having to throw on a down coat everywhere I go. One of my favorite things to do is take my closet staples and make them work year round. Who doesn't love to buy something and really get your money's worth?! I wore this striped dress below all summer long and now I can use it as the perfect layering piece. The best part is that it's less than $20!! This type of mild weather also calls for dresses and OTK boots. Most winters, having bare legs at all is just not realistic. This has been the perfect winter for pulling off this look! You can be stylish and comfortable all at the same time ;)

Sweater: here | Dress: here | Scarf: here | Boots: old, similar here and here 

Colorado in a Heartbeat

Luckily, this was not my first trip to Colorado. My husband and I were there for only a few short days for a wedding. He was a groomsman so we also had to attend the rehearsal dinner. It felt like a whirlwind trip, but we still had an amazing time! I've been dying to go to Vail and Aspen (perfect for fashion lovers I've heard!), but we were too limited with time so hopefully we can return some day. We made the best of the time we had. As soon as we left the airport in our little rental car, we headed to Boulder. I had been there before, but I loved it and wanted to go back. It's a college town, with great shopping and food (my two favorite things) and big, beautiful mountains standing erect behind us. It's just amazing to an east coast girl to see that ;). We grabbed lunch at Oak at Fourteenth and I highly recommend it! Who doesn't love a fancy grilled cheese and tomato soup on a cold day?!

It was time to head to our hotel and get ready for the rehearsal. Dinner was at the hotel, which was amazing because we were exhausted from traveling. I grabbed my favorite leather jacket and threw it over my new LBD. This dress is so comfortable and perfectly on trend with the lace-up in the front and less than $60! You can't beat that!

LBD: here | Jacket: here | Shoes: Zara (old) similar: here and only $35!

The next morning while Kevin was doing his duties as groomsman, I ordered room service and headed to the local Park Meadows mall. So amazing compared to the one in my hometown! I had to rush to get ready to catch the shuttle to the reception. My dress definitely took some time to put on haha, a little confusing, but I am still so completely in love with it. The dress is so flattering and oddly comfortable given the shape of it. I highly recommend this designer if you are looking for the perfect formal dress! The wedding was amazing, the food was delicious and the band was on point. So happy for our friends Carl and Meghan!!

Dress: here | Shoes: same as above | Clutch: here

On our last day, we wanted to be outdoors as much as possible. We ate at an adorable breakfast spot called NoNo's Cafe and headed to Red Rocks Park for the most beautiful hike! I had to share a couple pictures below, it was the perfect end to our brief trip.

Jacket: love this one: here | Top: here | Scarf: sold out, similar: here and here | Hat: old, similar: here
Sneakers: here | Jeans: here

Goodbye for now, Colorado, we will miss you!