Homestead Photo Diary

//Loft sweater//Madewell maxi-sequin dress-necklace//vintage boots//Nordstrom jacket//Primark leggings//Cooperative wedges//

I spent winter break at The Homestead again this year; attending lavish parties, enjoying gourmet food, wearing strictly designer clothing.

Well maybe that's just how I imagined it.

I experimented with some new hairstyles and new colors! Instead of my boring day-to-day long hair, I tried out some up-dos like the milkmaid braid and the ballerina bun. Also, I stuck to a black palette which is really unusual for me. Here's to a new year and trying new things!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc3SXFuQl7o

All Things Glitter

Here is some inspiration for my holiday shoe style. I'm thinking a pinch of glitter, a dash of shine, and of course more glitter. Enjoy!

All images via Tumblr

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okbDmEGrCZ8

Sparkle & Fade.

Inspired this week by the most recent Teen Vogue issue (Feb. 12) and the story they did on hair and nails. I loved this one the most,  particularly the orange crush nails. I decided to try my own version of it in a more subtle way because the blue sparkles I had were a bit too overwhelming.

The process is really simple though! Start with a coat of polish in a similar color to your glitter, then in a little dish (I used an empty contact lens case) press your nail  down then shake off the excess. To seal the glitter, cover with one or two coats of clear polish. Sephora sells their own version by OPI that comes already in a little container.

Also, my new Calvin Klein crossbody bag--doubles as a clutch when you take the strap off!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bag1gUxuU0g&ob=av2n

ps. slight nod to PLL in the last picture...it was on last night but I haven't seen it yet. Aria anyone?