What I Wore: 10.15.13

Bra: Helmut Lang Asymmetrical Bra (and here too)

Tank: Zara
Sweater: Gap

Jeans: Topshop "Leigh"
Sandals: Sam & Libby Keira Tall Gladiator Sandals from Target

What I Wore: 10.12.13

Jacket: Theory "Elenian" Leather Jacket in Military Green (my blog post)

Necklace: Babette on Etsy
Top: Topshop

Jeans: Madewell

Boots: Dolce Vita "Jax"

Sunglasses: Michael Kors

Pale Skin Contour Products - Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow and Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium

If you are light skinned, finding a perfect contour can be a challenge... Too dark! Too warm! Too harsh! 

Through extensive "research" -- what I prefer to call my sitting in sweatpants watching YouTube videos for 3 years straight -- I have finally narrowed it down to the only two contour products I really need... Illmasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow and Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium. One cream. One powder. Great cheekbones. [ HINT: Apply these all over, instead of a blush, and prepare to be amazed. ]

These really are THE must-have contour products for every self respecting pale makeup lover/hoarder (Let's be real. We, the makeup crazies, all totally fall somewhere on the "hoarders" spectrum. I, for one, am still waiting for the episode where someone is buried in makeup. She's out there. Drowning in MAC lipstick. I can feel it.).

[ illamasqua cream pigment in hollow // kevyn aucoin the sculpting powder in medium ]

L'Oreal EverCrème Sulfate-Free Moisture System - Shampoo + Conditioner

Heads Up: L'Oreal EverCréme is a cheaper alternative to my beloved (and pricey!) Ojon Damage Reverse.
$7 vs. $24. You do the math.

[ l'oreal evercréme intense nourishing shampoo and conditioner ]

This L'Oreal EverCréme shampoo and conditioner duo performs amazingly well for its price point. $6.99 each?! Yes gawd, girl. My bank account is finally happy with me.

Pros? Sulfate-free, smells nice, and makes my hair feel crazy soft... rivaling the much pricier Ojon set I typically buy.

Cons? They sometimes give my hair too much nourishment. It will feel a bit weighted down and even slightly greasy/sticky from leftover product after showering. Make sure you spend a little more time than usual washing out the conditioner and you'll be fine. Or maybe I'm a just fully grown baby who can't even shower properly. Also, most days it's hit or miss whether this will make my naturally wavy hair texture look nice (AKA non-frizzy -- the holy grail for wavy/curly hair).

Verdict. Despite the great value and performance of this duo, the Ojon Damage Reverse line remains the all around favorite because I pretty much never have to worry about frizzing issues with those. Not everyone can pull off the Grace Coddington look on the daily (especially me, in the SF fog!).

Datter Industries Cat Face Ring

 Picked this bad boy up at Renegade to share with my mom (AKA she bought it, I will borrow).
meow, meow.

[ datter industries cat face ring ]

Atelier Cologne - Vanille Insensée

An intoxicating, gorgeous, sexy, warm vanilla scent.

[ atelier cologne - vanille insensée cologne absolue ]