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The Last Grains of Summer...

9/19/2014

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Once the earth begins to tilt away from the sun, we begin to shift our wardrobe to suit the cooler weather. As the summer fades into fall, I find it important to take advantage of every warm day that remains...

This is a unique, yet short lived time, where you can mix fall accessories with a summer wardrobe. My current look for that warm, yet not so humid September day, consisted of a black floppy hat that I purchased at a tiny boutique in Little Italy in NYC... Fall is an excellent time to start wearing hats once again, the decrease in sweltering heat and humidity finally makes it bearable! I also wore a loose fitting periwinkle tank top (Express) and my favorite black skinny jeans (H&M). I must own at least 8 pairs of the same jeans, since they work so well with almost every outfit! The shoes I wore are black stilettos (Charlotte Russe) I often wear these 6 inch platform heels because I'm very petite and significantly shorter than the industry standard for a model.

I kept the jewelry simple, a black and silver bangle (Macy's) and a pair of delicate, pink flower earrings (Betsey Johnson). Ever since I can remember Betsey Johnson has always been my favorite designer! I have always gravitated towards her use of bright pinks, tutu inspired dresses and funky style... Which is why it is rare to find such a simple piece of jewelry from her collection. 



The makeup used for this look remained very simple. To help conceal my dark circles I used Bobbi Brown tinted eye brightener in Bisque 3. Next I applied my favorite blush by Guerlain in 02 Brunettes Hâlées across my cheekbones and Urban Decay eye-shadow from the original Naked palette in Toasted. Finally, to pull my look together I applied lip gloss by Trish McEvoy in Gorgeous Pink Shimmer!


My hair remained wild and unkempt, since I refused to brush it from the day before. I like messy hair. Messy hair works, regardless of what you may have been taught over the years. Perfect is boring. I find people much more intriguing when their outfits are styled and put together, while a part of them remains somewhat unpolished and untamed. It is the person who makes the outfit, not the other way around! 


“Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.”
—Ralph Lauren



 
Photography by Kiara Waide

2 Comments
Lars Honey-Toast
9/19/2014 01:13:38 pm

Nadia,

Your blog is so much fun to read! Your descriptions are full of wonderful imagery, and your tips are totally on point! It's important to remember with fashion and personal style you are your own best designer. Thanks for encouraging us to be happy with who we are and not be afraid to take some chances. Keep it up!

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Jasmine
9/23/2014 11:03:43 pm

Nadia, your blog is great. I know with this you will be inspiring so many people and helping them with your fashion tips. Keep it hun can't wait to see more. Also Charlotte russe is my favorite shoe store ever lol.

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