You might know Emilie from Delance Fashion, but you should also know her for her carefree style and love of exquisite pants and beautiful maxi dresses.
My mini vacation was spent in Gainesville, which is where I went to college. I was there for about a week and had some time to just relax, hang out with my Gville friends and do a bit of shopping--just a bit.
I bought this great wool fedora at a little boutique store called Henri Girl on sale for $5!
Remember I mentioned how much I wanted these shoes in my Shoe Envy post?
Now I have some rockin' pumps; Christian Siriano patent leather platform pumps in black python--from Payless! When not shopping, I was eating, lol. I went to this great place called Bento. It's pretty much a staple in Gville. I got sushi and bulgogi.
As some of you might know I am a journalist. This is a story I wrote about Bento, which is featured in the restaurant in this beautiful frame. I went downtown in this F21 dress and I got complimented a few times. It's lace on the outside.
I'll have to make an official OOTD with it because these photos were taken with my camera phone, which is not nearly as good as my Canon. Tailgating before the game. Some people set up from 7am and the game didn't start until 7pm. That's dedication!
Everyone seems to be focused on the camera except for me.
Tailgating with Anna; she's made a few guest appearances on this site.
Everyone trying to teach everyone else "how to dougie" at the tailgate party
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium--Home of the Gators.
Ari and I at the Gator game sitting in the endzone
The Gators against Kentucky; final score: 48-14 Gators!
Thanks to all the super awesome comments on my last post. I'll be checking your blogs today. Did you all see Glee? It was a great season opener!
Now I'm back and it's officially fall. I can't wait! Are you excited? GIVEAWAY Check out Lacy's blog to win a custom-designed bracelet! ♥
Most of these photos were taken by my hubby on the top floor of our garage about a week and a half ago. I'm wearing this really pretty blue head scarf but tucking it into my pants for a flowy suspenders look. What do you think?
This photo reminds me of Stevie Knicks. What's wrong with me! :) But you see, I'm so ready for fall!
Scarf: Primark Harem pants, booties, belt: Forever 21 Accessories: For Love 21, Charlotte Russe and DIY Like the outfit?
P.s. I've noticed that someone has un-followed me through GFC and unliked Oh to Be a Muse on FB. This makes me think that it was someone who "followed" and "liked" my blog just to enter a giveaway, and who didn't care to stick around after the fact. I find that to be quite annoying if you're only in this for the chance of winning some prizes--if that's the case, don't follow in the first place. But I do appreciate those of you who actually want to follow Oh to Be a Muse and who take the time to leave a comment here and there.
Anyway, I'm mini-vacationing in Gainesville this week so I'm not sure how regularly I'll be posting and commenting. Hope everyone is having a great week and thanks for the lovely comments in the previous post!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Sephoraand asked if I'd like to review some must-have products. I said yes, of course. I was sent 3 items: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Bag and Harajuku Lovers Makeup Girls Bag--both for storing makeup and accessories. Also, I was given the Sephora Summer Goddess Palette.
The two bags are clutches that are perfect for holding all your touch-up brushes, compacts, lipsticks and lip glosses. The pink one is transparent while the other bag is a solid yellow. Both feature the adorable Harujuku girls that Gwen Stefani made so famous. I will be going out of town soon so I will definitely use one of these bags to store my makeup essentials. I think I will give the other one away in a giveaway later this year. That sound good?
The palette is great for creating a scintillating turquoise eye with a bronzed glow. Step-by-step instructions are included with this set of:
-Swimming Pool Blue eyeshadow -Copper Sun eyeshadow -Blue eyeliner pencil -Black mascara lash plumper -Bronzing powder -Powder brush -Eyeshadow brush
The palette is really easy to put on, plus I get to experiment with colorful eye shadows, which is awesome. See this post to know why. I give this 4 Hearts ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Oh yeah, my new haircut. What do you think of the Sephora palette? Also, my friend Vito is selling a variety of cool sunglasses on his website. Here are two that I picked out for myself. The best part--only $7 and free shipping!
These sunglasses have 100% UVA and UVB protection with sturdy frames that come in a variety of colors and styles. They also have designer comparisons.
So if you want some classic aviators for only $7 or some other style, visit 7 Dollar Sunglasses for a great deal on great shades.
This is Smoky Brown by ELF. I wore this for a while because I think the deep color is perfect for fall. Plus, if you know me, you know how much I love black nail polish. So it was great to wear a color that was so dark. Big contrast from the Mint Cream that I had on prior.
Smoky Brown by ELF
Sally Hansen top coat
Do you like it?Thanks to everyone who entered my recent giveaway. I really love being able to give back to my dedicated muses.
And the winner of my Jewelry & Dior giveaway is...
Betsy Johnson Corset Bootie & Gladiator Snake Heels I saw these too, but I'm not exactly sure how I feel about them. What do you think?
These may just be my favorite because they are by Christian Siriano and are only $39.99 at Payless!
Parisienne Exotic Platform Pump in eggplant crocodile or black python Patent leather, 4 inch stiletto and 1/2 inch platform
Are you suffering from shoe envy, or any other fashion envy?
And thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway. It's great to see the blog love. I will be announcing the winner soon.And speaking of inspiring style, enter this contest by Alainn Bella--it's all about style icons. Mine is Paula Patton!
Also, I was given free passes to the screening of the movie The Town starring Ben Affleck. The movie is really awesome so I recommend you see it when it comes out this weekend. And thanks to Piink Cupcakez for the passes.