shredded.

shop the look:: fedora, janessa leone [click here] // mohair blazer,  via VEDA [click here] // distressed t-shirt, via RtA [click here] // necklace, via tia thatch [click here] // shredded leather pant, via RtA [click here] // handbag, vere verto via lola // kicks, new balance 620 via need supply [click here] // rings, vintage via mae's // photo credit, mgb photo

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seems so.

shop the look:: mini dot silk jumpsuit, equipment via lola // heels, miu miu // necklace, thatch lariat via lola // rings, vintage via mae's // hmu, luxe // images, mgb photo

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dusk.

shop the look:: silk button up, equipment via lola // frayed patchwork denim skirt, mother via lola // handbag, vere verto // jewels, vintage via mae's // hmu, luxe // images, mgb photo

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off the grid.

shop the look:: plaid skirt, alc via lola // striped shirt, vince via lola // handbag, mini mox via vere verto // sunnies, vintage via grey dog // heels, rachel zoe via lola // pinky ring, cartier // cocktail ring, vintage via mae's emporium // hmu, luxe beauty // images, mgb photo

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10 simple steps || everyday makeup

1-0-1 beauty routine

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1. start with clean face x apply moisturizer

2. add concealer to spots x under eyes 

3. apply lightweight foundation all over face [i like to dilute with a bit of h2o]

... continued below...

4. dust powder all over face with plush brush

5. apply illuminator to cheeckbones, nose, and cupids bow

6. sweep blush at cheekbones [tip: don't forget to dust ears]

7. apply thin line of eyeliner

8. apply two quick coats of mascara

9. lightly fill in edge of brows

10. polish off your look with a lip x blot with tissue

shop the look:: concealer, total concealer via chantecaille [or my latest fave is this one by tarte] // lightweight foundation, sheer glow foundation via nars // powder, amazonian clay finishing powder via tarte // highlighter, illuminator in 'orgasm' via nars // blush, via nars // eyeliner, black eyeliner via almay // mascara, voluminous in blackest black via l'oreal // brow kit, le sources d chanel via chanel // lip color, semi mitte lipstick via nars // photo credit, mgb photo

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in this skin.

this little look served as what we will call my 'birthday suit' for a full day of the big 3-0 celebrations that my dear friend lauren planned a few weekends back-- we started with a gorgeous brunch [insert heels], followed by a cake reception, and then made our way to the block street block party [queue teva swap] which is an awesome local festival for day drinks x live music x yummy snacks.  

if you can remember, i styled this beautiful leather sheath last fall [seen here] with a button up and OTK boots-- only reaffirming my personal style motto: invest in key pieces that you love x get creative on how to stretch the wear.  i think of it as a fun challenge / puzzle: "how many ways can i possibly style this thing" which always helps justify the spend on finer items. . . do you agree?

shop the look:: leather sheath dress, veda via lola [as seen here] // lace bralette, skivvies by for love and lemons via lola [as styled here] // neckerchief, gas station find [as seen here] // sunnies, le specs via lola [as seen here] // gold victorian braceleft, vintage via mae's // 'friendship' tassel bracelets, shashi via lola // metallic sandal, universal print c/o teva // lip color, c/o nars // leopard crossbody handbag, a.l.c. via lola [as seen here + here] // photo, mgb

yours truly--