LMFF night one (for me)

Now that you've seen what I wore, here's a closer look at my makeup.

On my lips I wore NARS Mexican Rose, for cheeks I dabbed on a bit of Blush Horizon de Chanel and on my eyes I smoked them out with Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre in Illusoire.  I tried to recapture most of the look Marina created for me the night before; last Saturday Scott booked me in for another appointment with Chanel for me to really enjoy.

My Fall 2012 lust list

1. Trench Coat - Comptoir des Cotonniers, 2. Polka Dot Flats - Madewell, 3. Cotton Khakis - Gap,

4. T-shirt - Comptoir des Cotonniers

From poking around the internets on a regular basis, I find myself falling for new things. With the changing of the seasons, Spring 2012 really works for my wardrobe now that it's Fall/Autumn in Australia. I am predictable with my clothing choices and still pegged as that preppy American girl.

I better get my orders in before it's too late!

Essie Smokin' Hot - weekly nail review

Gray, purple with a hint of black when the light hits this colour just right; these colours are what makes Smokin' Hot so irresitible.  Instead of popping on a stole, I find myself more inclined to channel the sultry glamour of the 40's and 50's with the help of my nails.  In one of my film classes in college I learned about lighting tricks and filters; Casablanca was the film we used as a guide in order to point out essential filming elements.  These elements created a foundation for the look and feel and ultimately set the tone for love that could never be. Ingrid Bergman should come to mind for you if you ever come across Smokin' Hot.  It's worth mentioning silk stockings were the item used to give her the "lit from within" look.  Soft, perfect and a little bit mysterious, just like my nails.

Here's looking at you, kid.

In other nail-related news worth sharing, be sure to make your way over to Nihrida's site.  A few days ago she posted about how she gets her nails camera-ready and perfect.

Butter London's Slapper - weekly nail review

I had to look up the definition of the word slapper and without mincing words, I've taken it's meaning as a woman who is somewhat loose. I get that Butter London is trying to be a bit tongue-in-cheek with some of their names, but when I see this colour those sort of thoughts don't come to mind.  Slapper is bold, a bit poppy (in the sense that it's the colour you'd find featured in a piece of Andy Warhol's pop art) and pretty much punches/slaps you in the face.  Creamy, teal and smooth - it's a colour that can be worn year round and catches the eye of all nail polish lovers.  Can you say nail envy?

When these photos were taken last Saturday, it was hot (close to 40 degrees c) and I was about to leave for the beach.  Yesterday it was absolutely bucketing; just looking at these photos leaves me begging for summer.