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I absolutely love the way these gold ankle cuffs spruce up any shoe, look or style. Matte, with a chain, spiked, thick or thin, they are just cold. Check out the pair on Le Black Book for only $45.00!

Enjoy!
-Audrey xo

 

{ Gold Ankle Cuffs// Le Black Book}

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 Want to be ready for fall? Then check out these bad ombre tights here on Etsy or, if you're feeling brave, try this DIY Tutorial...Enjoy!

-Audrey xo

 

Tribal Tribute

I love the idea of taking prints and inspiration from around the globe and 'westernizing' it to make one of my now favorite trends. Tribal/Aztec prints are fun, colorful and they add much more excitement than I ever could to an outfit. I love intricacy and this provides just the right amount and makes it simple to pair it with plain pieces.

Enjoy!
Audrey xo

{Sequin Embellished Mini// Express}

 

{ Aztec Sequin Runner Shorts// TopShop}

 

{Black Foiled Aztec Bodycon// River Island}

{Audrina Foil Aztec Leggings/ Bohoo}

 

{Natural Puff Aztec Tee// Dorothy Perkins}

 

{Aztek Body-Conscious Dress// ASOS}

 

{Club L Aztek Cardigan// ASOS}

 

{Melipilla Necklace// Aldo}

 

{Ricarde Necklace// Aldo}

Style Icon: Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard is a head-spinning, ultra femme, effervescent French beauty. She is also an actress, singer, model and green peace activist. You may recognize her from some recent American films such as Contagion, Inception and most famously The Dark Knight Rises. Her style and wardrobe are to be desired; tres chic! Marion's figure is a 10, yet she does not flaunt all that she has, which in my humble opinion is admirable. With our without makeup, she has that bold natural brow, smooth milky skin, and beachy waves that make her look effortlessly put together. Plus, an accent always seems to add a touch of class!

 

{Marion Cotillard for Madame Figaro}

 

{Marion Cotillard for Dior}

  

{Marion Cotillard at the premier of Dark Knight Rises}

 

Fact, Fiction & Fashion

1. Nail Polish Can Yellow Your Nails

 

{Chanel Polish// Nordstrom}

True! Yellow nails are gross to look at and covering them with polish only makes it worse...let those babies breathe! Some suggestions would be to find nail polishes that are free of toxins, like this Chanel polish in Holiday. It is free of Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde and Toluene; chemicals that are harmful to your nails. Also ALWAYS apply a base coat or even clear coat before applying colour.

2. Obsessively Washing Your Face Controls Oily Skin

 

{Lancome White Clay Mask// Macys}

False! People often over-wash their skin in attempts to reduce oily skin, but it does quite the opposite. When you rid your skin of all the natural oils, it then causes it to overproduce the oils you are consistently stripping it of. Most people try to rid themselves of the shiny oil, but it actually prevents wrinkles...who doesn't want that? Avoid exfoliating every day and harsh alcohol based toners. Instead try a gentle foaming or gel cleanser and exfoliate once or twice a week. I have combination skin and I swear by this Lancome White Clay Mask. It works beautifully.




3. The Best Place To Apply Perfume Is On Wrists

{Especially Escada// Sephora}

True! Your wrists and behind your ears/ neck are 'pulse points' and create heat which reacts with the fragrance to make it last longer. I have only ever used Burberry original, but have since been turned on to this Escada fragrance by my saleswoman at Sephora...haven't switched back since.



4. Apply Bronzer Over Whole Face To Make Face Look Thinner

 

{LORAC TANtalizer// Sephora}

False! Ladies, the 'Snooki' is and never was an okay look. I see woman say they love a "natural" look and then cake on a too-dark, uneven bronzer and a hard line of demarcation on their jawline. Here are two very easy things to remember when it comes to contouring; Dark colours diminish and Light highlights. So if you have very round cheeks and a very small nose, you might consider using bronzer on your cheeks and highlighter on your nose. Another example is if someone has very small eyes, they should avoid using darker colours all over the lid.

Look for Less

There are few things more exciting than coming across a hot item for a fraction of the price! I spend the 'extra' money on things I consider quality staples; Gold, Leather and Denims. But, when it comes to items like the Varsity style jacket below, I say go cheaper! Neither jacket has leather or any expensive fabric really, so why not cut the cost? Hope you enjoy the compilation.

-Audrey xo

1. Varsity Jacket

 

 {Stadium Jacket// Madewell// $298.00}

 

-OR-

{Varsity Jacket// Forever21// $24.80}

2. Leopard Blouse

{Collection Leopard Blouse// J.Crew// $250.00}

-OR-

 

{Leopard Blouse// H&M// $24 (£15)

3. Studded Loafers

{Studded Loafer// Steve Madden// $99.99}

 

 

{Black Studded Loafer// Shoedazzle// $30.00} 

4. Navy Blazer

 

{Noelle Blazer// Club Monaco// $249.00}

-OR-

 

 {Ponte Rolled Sleeve Blazer// Topshop// $70.00}

5. Floral Print Denim

{Stilleto Current/Elliot Jean// Farfetch// $222.00}

 

{River Island Skinny Jean// ASOS// $48.00}

Pretty In Pink

This weekend I had the pleasure of being with a friend who is engaged to marry in October. We started the weekend off with a 'Bridal Party Soiree' watching the new classic comedy, Bridesmaids with a few tasty treats. It was fun getting to know the other bridesmaids as well as have an excuse to bake and buy all things pink.

{Pink Drinks in Mason Jars// Pinterest}

The weekends are always a bit hectic; as much as I like enjoying afternoon movies and looking forward to "cheat day" food, it is rare that I have the opportunity to just lounge.

{Macy's Pink and orange colorblock dress// Sam Edelman Lorissa Pump/ Target Blazer/ Endless Bow Ring}

Sunday afternoons are my usual hair-booking day for clients, but today I was able to enjoy going to morning church with my husband followed by a pleasant bridal shower and a lazy evening spent preparing meals and outfits for the week. I'm looking forward to the next available weekend of relaxation! 

Minty Fresh

 There is nothing I love more than chiffon + mint. It's delicate, it's beautiful, it's chic! Check out some of the minty fresh deals I've put together and let me know how you pair it.

Enjoy!
Audrey xo

{Mint HiLow Skirt// Dorothy Perkins}

{Two-fingered Mustache Ring// Windsor}

{Garment Dyed Toothpick Jeans// J. Crew}

 {Mint Hotpants// Topshop}

 

{Mint Dress// MissSelfridge}

{Viscid Watch// Anthropologie}

{Sequin Blouse// Republic,UK}

Something About Me

For those of you who don't know me well, I love to sing, and of course was drawn to marry an incredible musician/singer/songwriter. This is one of our song covers we did, just for fun.

Enjoy!
Audrey xo

Sweet Steals

Sorry for my tired appearance; it has been a long week! But, I hope you enjoy and can find some of these deals favorable to you.

Audrey xo

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There is something so elegantly delicate about these ultra thin rings. Wear them stacked or by themselves and best part is, they are all real gold. I've compiled a few of my favourites for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!
Audrey xo

 

{Gold Knot Ring// Uncovet }

 

{In God We Trust// Need Supply Co.}

 

{Gold Twig Ring// Etsy.com}

{ Delicato Ring Duo// SunDance}

 

{Reminder Bow Ring// ByBoe}

Sweet Steals

Although I would like to believe I love colourful clothing, my wardrobe proves to be rather morose. Being that I can only wear black to school, I am constantly looking for comfortable, cute black jeans I can wear for 16 hours a day. These black skinny's were on sale at American Eagle for $39.99 and I found this coupon for an additional 15% off... Not a bad steal!


Enjoy!
Audrey xo

Savory Scores

There are very few songs I can listen to over and over without being saddened, bothered or annoyed, but this summer has been fairly good sonically for ambiance music. I cannot work in a quiet environment and these songs are a perfect playlist for helping me focus without wanting to get out my 'club arm' or break dance in my studio.

Enjoy!
-Audrey xo

1. Ne Me Quitte Pas// Regina Spektor

2. Starry Eyed and Every Time You Go//Ellie Goulding

   

3. Hello Hello// Missy Higgins

 4. Heaven //Emele Sande

5. Leave the Lights On// Meiko

7. Holocene// Bon Iver

 

 8. I feel It All // Feist