Happy Halloween DIY Style!

Happy Halloween my lovely followers! I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weekend we're having (at least in LA) - with the weather and gorgeous costumes. I know deep down we all love halloween - it's one night we can be anyone or anything we want and no one can say anything about it. It's okay to wear skirts that are too short, tops that are too low cut, make-up that's out of this world, and shoes that are way too high.

Story time: I think my favorite halloween was when I dressed up as a Dalmatian from 101 Dalmatians. I don't remember which one I was, but does it really matter? At eight-years-old I had a bit of an obsession with dogs. So who couldn't blame me for wanting to look like a cute little puppy.

I've always been a big fan of this holiday. This year I decided to skip the halloween stores and I DIYed my costume! For those of you out of the lingo loop - that's do it yourself. I was inspired by a peacock that I saw in Hawaii over the summer. And from that day I knew I was going to be a peacock for halloween. Because when else can you dress up like a bird? I may have spent a bit more than I would have liked, but it was well worth it!

Here's what I used:
1 black tutu purchased online
a black top I found at Buffalo Exchange
1 1/2 yards of peacock feathers
fishnets
four extra feathers for the hair

Here's what I did:
I measured out 4 strips of the peacock feathers to fit on the shirt. Then sewed each strip on by hand. And voila, a peacock!

I hope all of you have a wonderful evening and be safe! Let me know about your favorite halloween and what you dressed up as!

Hangin with Beautylish!

This past weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out with the Beautylish team at the JW Marriot in Downtown, Los Angeles. Their LA Day of Beauty was a great networking event for the beauties of this great city we live in. From well-known beauty YouTubers to experts from the hottest make-up companies, there was something for everyone! There were make-up artists giving mini-make overs and nail artists giving mini-manis - and even mini cupcakes! So if you're a make-up guru or want to be one check out Beautylish.com!

Let's Talk Make-up

You all know I love fashion, but deep down inside I have a secret crush on beauty and make-up. I love having my make-up done. Who doesn't? There's just something about having someone use their creativity to make you look your best. 

Now for story time: When I was 13, my aunt took me to this fancy shmancy make-up studio to learn how to apply make-up correctly. She thought it was important to learn from the professionals - and that is exactly what I did. To this day, I still use the same tips and tricks I was taught that day. And my favorite is to NOT use an eyeliner pencil. Instead, I use an angled eyeliner brush and apply a dark shadow - such as dark blue, purple or black. It creates a softer look and is great for smokey eyes. 


Putting on make-up may be a daunting task for some of you. But trust me - spending five minutes on your face can really make a big difference. Even if you just use a bit of lip gloss, a dab of blush and a wisp of mascara, you'll look like a million bucks! Have fun with it. Explore colors, products and techniques. So if you're wondering what's in my amazing Trina Turk make-up bag, check out Beautylish! 

Golden Links of Love

This Fall it's all about the accessories - the gold accessories to be exact. And who doesn't love a little gold in their life?  So, when I saw these bracelets featured in this month's Vogue (the Bible), I may have thanked the all mighty fashion gods. And there's more to it than just a simple gold bracelet - it's gotta have the links. It's a statement piece for your little black dress or that addition that brightens up your t-shirt and jeans. Your gold bracelet will definitely be an investment, but will be an accessory you will have for many years to come.

In fact, my gold links of love originally belonged to my grandmother. The bracelet was a gift from her husband, my grandfather, who also had an eye for the good stuff. Grandma Miriam complained the first one he brought home was too small, so he went back to the store and bought her a bigger one. She was a  big fan of her jewelry, but this bracelet eventually got too heavy for her to wear - can you believe it? She stopped wearing it, but wouldn't give it up. My mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was a little girl, had her eye on that bracelet since her father brought it home. She asked to have it, but my grandma was also stingy at times and would not let it go. After some convincing by my aunts, my grandmother finally gave it to my mother for her to enjoy - even though it wasn't long enough. The women in my family have always been on the cutting of fashion - and who knew the bracelet my grandfather bought years ago would be in style today. Now the bracelet belongs to me and it's more than just a bracelet - it's my golden links of love. 

Faux Fur Fab

If you know me, you know I love leopard print. And if you don't know me, well, now you know. Ever since I was little girl, I was a little obsessed with the spotted print. In fact, the leopard coat pictured above was a present I got for my tenth birthday - and it still fits! It's from Gap Kids - can you believe it? Lucky for me, I'm already prepared for one of the hottest trends this Fall - I'd like to call it Faux Fur Fab.

Some of you may find it difficult to pull off a fur coat - even if it's faux. My advice: try a fur accessory instead. Yes, the purse above is from my own wardrobe as well. A dear friend of mine (actually, the same person who gave me the coat) thought I just had to have that bag - and boy, was she right! And, the best part of it all - it was on sale. If I can remember correctly, the original price was $140 and came to about $30! (Thanks, Macys!) Accessorizing is a great way to stay within a budget when you want to keep up with the fashion must haves. This fall, go get yourself a faux fur bag, vest (which I've seen tons of), or even a headband.

You can even give your home a faux fur accent like the pillows I have pictured above. I've been playing around where they look the best, but for now they look great on my maroon comforter.

So this Fall (even though it still feels like summer in Cali), be BOLD. Add some faux fur into your life and bring out the inner animal within. Don't lie. I know you know it's in there somewhere. So when you're out shopping this weekend - just remember Faux Fur Fab! Oh, and let me know if you find any good deals!