Perfect Beach Waves

Every time I style my hair I try to get closer and closer to achieving those elusive "perfect beach waves".  This is currently the only way I wear my hair. There are several ways to accomplish this;  Everyone seems to have their own favorite way for what works for their hair-  I've copied the methods seen in various online tutorials and was left with an 80's perm, so there is definitely not one universal method. 

I just prefer the method that I haven't burned myself doing.  Yet.

Sultra "bombshell" one inch curling wand available at Sephora.  Start halfway down the hair shaft in small sections, alternating curling toward and away from your face.

^ This is my absolute favorite beach waves look.  Her hair color and everything is perfect!

x Natalie x

Paris Wanderlust

I'm planning a fashionable Paris Vacation in October for my 30th 25th birthday.  I am so excited to wear amazing clothes I can't wear here in LA because sweats and yoga leggings are the standard....if you look the slightest bit dressed up people stare at you like, she thinks she's so hot.  Meanwhile their private parts are discernible through their spandex and they think that's hot?! 

I'm also starting a list and a savings account for the glorious shopping spree to be had.  At the top of the list is a Chanel quilted handbag.  Probably black.  I've been lusting after it for years and think I could justify the cost (too much) if it was a "souvenir" from Paris.  Even though I could totally go get one here and be back in 45 minutes.  

What to wear in Paris...

me on my birthday! xx

Valentine's Day Makeup

Here is a soft and pretty makeup look for Valentine's day tomorrow!  I have listed every single item I used..

1. Clinique stay-matte foundation in 04 creamwhip

2. Clinique stay-matte sheer pressed powder

3. Nars blush in Orgasm

4. MAC eye shadows in naked lunch (brow bone), shroom (lids), and omega (crease and to fill in brows)

5. L'oreal pencil perfect eyeliner in ebony (I've been using this since 7th grade)- draw a line then smudge along lash line

6. Maybelline volum' express mascara in very black (2 coats)

7. MAC hip 'n' happy lip pencil

8. YSL Rouge Pur Couture lipstick in 006 Rose Bergamasque

9. Dior Addict ulta gloss in 886 Mauve Accent

If you don't have a date, go spend some time in sephora.  I always leave that store broke with tons of makeup and feeling pretty good about myself !

Rude Awakening

So I had the pleasure of carrying this beautisimous salmon-colored Proenza Schouler ps1 bag in my dream last night, just to wake up empty handed.  Tell me you know that feeling!  So bummed.  I never have good dreams, but last night was AMAZING.  I was wearing all the clothes I have saved in my favorites bar from online stores!  I also changed into a bikini at some point and had a supermodel body.  Are you there God?  It's me, Natalie.  That was a mean trick.

I blame my sister for this because she was looking at the bag online last night and lusting after this particular color...

available at Barneys.

I wore it with this romper by Zinke, available at Shopbop.

matching bikini by Zinke,

ps1 bag in chartreuse suede, my latest color craving (see post below).

So now I'm sitting here in my very humble sweats and crying into my coffee.

Chartreuse

I'm sort of obsessed with char-tre-use. <easier to spell when you break it up :).  It hit me suddenly and very hard, almost like i would imagine a pregnancy craving -but for fashion!  I can't get enough;  I fear it will leave me penniless and head-to-toe neon...

necklace and studs by Cara Accessories at Nordstrom.  I bought both and wear the necklace long or wrapped around twice for a shorter, layered style.  The earrings look yellow but are more chartreuse in person.

Alexander Wang handbag with studs.  The color is called Acid, and it literally looks like stomach bile.  OBSESSED.

Yosi Samra ballet flats available here.

Chartreuse fire truck