Design Element: Bold Statement Pieces

No real introduction is required for these stand-alone statement pieces.

Bauble Bar Smoky Royal Gem Cuff (which is somewhat of a dupe for the Tai cuff sold on ShopBop.  New to Bauble Bar? Sign up here.
Elizabeth & James Northern Star Ring
Marc by Marc Jacobs Peacock Two Birds Necklace
Kendra Scott Roni Cuff (Bloomies Loyalists get triple points through 9/22)
Banana Republic Dahlia Bouquet Necklace (Navy)
Banana Republic Regalia Drop Earrings

NastyGal Laser Beam Earrings
Fallon Peter Pan Collar Necklace
Moon Rock Ring
Tova Petal Jewel Earrings
Sabine Vintage Chandelier Earrings
Tinley Road Pastel Cabochon Ring

Beauty File: Make Up For Ever Artisan Brush Collection

It's no secret that I am a big makeup and product junkie, and I really love Make Up For Ever products.  I recently learned that Make Up For Ever has branched out further into the beauty industry by launching a high quality, professional makeup brush line!  The brush handles are made of beech wood, the brush fibers are synthetic but mimic natural hair, and there are 76 brushes in the entire line, which makes the Artisan Brush Collection the most expansive luxury brush collection on the market.  I am one of the lucky girls that had a chance to preview and test out  five super high grade brushes from their line before it officially launched.

The Artisan Brush Collection is categorized by numbers.

• 100s are all complexion brushes
• 200s are all eye brushes
• 300s are all lip brushes
• 400s are all "artistic" brushes designed to be used by professionals in the makeup industry

I received five brushes; two complexion brushes and three eye brushes.

Brush # 112: Precision Foundation Brush

Brush #126: Medium Powder Brush

Brush #202 Precision Smudger Brush (Small)

Brush #212 Precision Smudger Brush (Medium)

Brush #242 Large Blender Brush 

Designer Spotlight: Red Valentino

I have been so obsessed with Red Valentino ever since its inception.  The pieces are luxurious and expensive, but gorgeous, well made, and so detail oriented.
Check out the line below:

Peplum Top with Lace / / Hazy Garden Sleeveless Dress / / Bow Embellished Woven Dress

Polka Dot Frock Pullover

Nautical Sandals (sale) / / Ballerina Flat (runs small, order 1/2 size up) / / 

Patent Bootie (runs small, order 1/2 size up)

Plus these two pretty things: 

Floral Embroidered Tulle Dress

Jersey Point d'Esprit Dress

Tomorrow's post will feature a highly anticipated makeup brush debut.

Happy Friday.

xx

OOTD: Lexi Jewelry + B.O.A.T. Attire Miami

MBFWSwim: Nanette Lepore Swim 2014

Nanette Lepore and Maaji (coming up next week) were two of my favorite collections to watch.

For this show, I got prime seating and made some friends who helped me get the perfect shots of the different looks.  I really enjoyed the vibrant colors and unique patterns on the swimwear; there were lots of purple tones mixed with turquoise that made everything pop!

 A huge thank you to Jimmy Lepore for my invite to the exclusive Nanette Lepore Swim 2014 show.   I also briefly met Nanette Lepore, one of my favorite designers.

Definitely a great Swim Week highlight for me!!

I am wearing the Nanette Lepore Magic Rain Dress (Similar here) (Similar here) Nanette Lepore is wearing her Dada Romper (variation of her Avante Garde dress) paired with her Cyclone Clutch.

First look of the show! Model wearing the Saint Etienne Bikini Top  and Beach Pant