Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Pantone 2016 Colors: Rose Quartz & Serenity
Pantone 2016 Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz & Serenity
This year Pantone decided on not just one color, but two for the year of 2016! This year's colors are much lighter and more pastel compared to years past. 2015 being the year of Marsala, was all about the deep red/mauve color and darker and more alluring looks to go with them. 2016 is now the year of pastels and whimsical and sophisticated looks that go with both this year's beautiful blue and pink shades. Here are just a few examples of some beautiful fashion and beauty items that correspond with this year's colors. Enjoy! x
Items in collage:
Marvelous in Marble
Hello my fellow Sophisticates! Since it is Tuesday, I have decided to introduce you to a "Tuesday Trend" that you can jump on the bandwagon with! Marble is the new "it" textile that is sweeping the fashion world. If you want to be the new "it" girl, make sure you're dressed to kill in neutral tones and marble textiles x
Items Shown in Collage:
Monday, October 19, 2015
My Best Friend (Is a STAR!)
Until next time!
-The Sophisticated Shopper xx
Photo credits:
Ericka, Kelli, Leila, styled by Kacey Barnes @_jusyteen_ with make up by Christina Couch @darkwavemermaid
Ericka, Kelli, Leila, styled by Kacey Barnes @_jusyteen_ with make up by Christina Couch @darkwavemermaid
Monday, September 21, 2015
67th Primetime Emmy's Best Dressed
Hello my fellow Sophisticates! I, like the other couple million people that tuned into the 67th Primetime Emmy's, got to experience some of the night's best and worst fashion decisions. However, I decided not to dwell on the negative. So, I've decided to share some of my top fashion picks of the night! Hope you all enjoy seeing my personal favorites of the night!
Laura Prepon in Christian Siriano
So this may be a bit biased, seeing as I'm already obsessed with Christian Siriano's designs and OITNB's Laura Prepon, but this gown is absolutely STUNNING! The minute Laura walked onto the red carpet my jaw dropped and the thought of "HOT DAMN!" came into my head. Laura looks so strong, stylish, and drop-dead gorgeous in this dress! Definitely my best dressed of the night!
Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell
This look of Gaga's just HAD to be mentioned! She looked so classically gorgeous! I can definitely see her taking over the acting world in this new regal and classic look of hers! Definitely one of Gaga's best looks yet!
(Emmy Winner) Allison Janney in La Bourjoisie
For a gorgeous 55 year-old woman, she carries this daring dress BEAUTIFULLY! I could not have seen anyone else on that red carpet carry this look as well as Allison Janney does! You go girl!
Yael Stone in Unknown
Orange is the New Black? More like pink is the new black! Yael Stone looks gorgeous in this bubblegum pink ballgown. Definitely one of the top dressed OITNB cast members this evening!
Emma Roberts in Jenny Packham
Emma Roberts captures the Old Hollywood Glam look beautifully in this sparkling champagne Jenny Packham gown! If THIS is how Chanel #1 dresses on the red carpet, I cannot wait to see her gorgeous style is incorporated with her character in Scream Queens!
(Emmy Winner) Uzo Aduba in Jonathan Cohen
Uzo Aduba, a recent Emmy winner, looked radiant in this Jonathan Cohen gown! It was a beautiful color for her and it had the perfect amount of 'drama' in the black splatters at the waistline. A clean, but beautiful, look for Uzo!
Maggie Gyllenhaal in Oscar de la Renta
Although Maggie Gyllenhaal did not win an Emmy tonight, she did win a best dressed award (from yours truly) for her look at tonight's red carpet! Such a bold color with a classic shape! She carried this dress with such grace and beauty! This is probably one of her best red carpet looks to-date!
Julianne Hough in Marchesa
Julianne Hough looking va-va-voom in this amazing Marchesa gown! She filled this dress perfectly and was careful not to outdo the dress with bold accessories and makeup. This was probably one of the most sexy and daring looks of the night, and she ROCKED IT!
January Jones in Ulyana Sergeenko
January Jones looks gorgeous in pretty much everything, but this Ulyana Sergeenko jumpsuit was a brilliant choice for her! Not only was this jumpsuit glamorous, it was also one of the less-dressy garments seen on the red carpet tonight. Not to mention the bright emerald green color! It was a daring, but gorgeous choice that only she could pull off.
Lena Headey in Zuhair Murad
Lena Headey's dress and I had a love-hate relationship when I first saw her walk onto the red carpet, but once she made her way down to the stage to join her Emmy winning Game of Thrones cast-mates, my jaw dropped in awe! This gown looks so beautifully constructed with a shape that flatters Lena's slim figure. And the beautiful wine/burgundy color with the matching sheeny netting was just too gorgeous for words! All I can say is, Lena, you have gained yourself many many style points in my book!
I hope you all enjoyed seeing my list of "best dressed" at the 67th Primetime Emmy's! Comment down below what looks were your favorites! Also, if you're interested in seeing my "worst dressed" picks, comment below and I'll see if I can quickly compile my list into a blog post. Until next time! x
-The Sophisticated Shopper xx
Friday, August 14, 2015
The Lipstick Tag
Hello my fellow Sophisticates! I hope you all had a fabulous July and are having an even better August! Today, I decided to do one of the fun tagged blog posts that is circulating around the beauty blogger community. This is called "The Lipstick Tag." I decided that I NEEDED to do this post because lipsticks (along with many other beauty items) are one of the things I collect and obsess over! In this tag I'll be showing you some of my go-to lipsticks, favorite lipstick brands, and absolute favorite lipsticks from my collection that I am ALWAYS reaching for.
So without further adue, here are my answers to "The Lipstick Tag" questions!
How many lipsticks do you own?
Oh boy…this is a tough question…if I don’t include lip lacquers, liquid lipsticks, and lip-glosses I would have 67 lipsticks (not counting the 17 lipsticks I purchased the other day on e.l.f’s website…whoops…lol)
What was your first ever lipstick?
My first ever lipstick was Wet & Wild’s 530D/ Dark Pink Frost. It’s kind of sad…I still have the original lipstick AND a new tube of the same lipstick. It’s cool to think that my first lipstick is still around to be purchased and is still only $0.98!
What is your most worn lipstick?
My most worn lipstick has to be NYX’s Butter Lipstick in the color Pops. It is SUCH a versatile color and it is such a creamy formula!
What is your favorite brand for lipstick?
I would have to say that my favorite brand for lipstick has to be NYX lipsticks. One of my favorites from their brand is their NYX Butter Lipsticks. Although these guys aren’t crazy long lasting, these are SUPER creamy and feel AMAZING on the lips!
What is your favorite finish?
My favorite finish is either a butter/cream finish or a matte finish. It just depends on how dry or chapped my lips are.
What is the last lipstick you bought?
The last lipstick I bought was e.l.f’s lipstick in Posh, which is a deep purple/mauve. I figured it would be a perfect color for fall and it was on sale today on e.l.f.’s website for only $0.50! (I bought a wholeeeee lot of lipsticks the other day on e.l.f’s website but this lipstick was the last one added to my cart.)
How many lip products do you currently have in your bag?
I currently have 6 different lip products in my bag. I have 3 lipsticks, 2 chapticks/lip balms, and 1 lip-gloss in the purse that I use every day. I’m fairly positive that I have many more lip products hiding in my other bags.
What lipstick do you use to rock a red lip?
My #1 go-to lipstick for a bold, red lip is my Laura Geller’s creamy lipstick in Chile Red. It is soooo creamy and it has an amazing staying power! It’s the perfect blue-toned red for paler skin tones, such as my own.
How do you store your lipsticks?
I tend to store my lipsticks in acrylic lipstick holders that hold 12 lipsticks each. I have 4 of these lipstick holders and one four-compartment acrylic case with lipstick in it. I also have all of my liquid lipsticks, lip-glosses, and lip stains in an acrylic box.
What lip products are you currently lusting over?
I’m currently lusting over e.l.f’s Studio Matte Lip Color! I know they aren’t a newer product, but these are absolutely amazing! They are super matte, super creamy, and aren’t drying! These are so amazing that I’ve purchased them in 8 different colors! (soon to be 9…yes, I purchased another one tonight…but, it was only $1.00)
So this concludes my lipstick tag! I hope you all enjoyed seeing exactly how much I love and obsess over lipsticks and my lipstick collection! I'm not going to nominate anyone specific to complete this tag, but I highly encourage everyone who is as obsessed with lipstick as I am to answer these questions either in the comment section below or in your own blog post! If you make your own "Lipstick Tag" post, please post the link to your post below for all to read and enjoy! I hope you all enjoyed this post and enjoy the rest of your August! x
So without further adue, here are my answers to "The Lipstick Tag" questions!
How many lipsticks do you own?
Oh boy…this is a tough question…if I don’t include lip lacquers, liquid lipsticks, and lip-glosses I would have 67 lipsticks (not counting the 17 lipsticks I purchased the other day on e.l.f’s website…whoops…lol)
What was your first ever lipstick?
My first ever lipstick was Wet & Wild’s 530D/ Dark Pink Frost. It’s kind of sad…I still have the original lipstick AND a new tube of the same lipstick. It’s cool to think that my first lipstick is still around to be purchased and is still only $0.98!
What is your most worn lipstick?
My most worn lipstick has to be NYX’s Butter Lipstick in the color Pops. It is SUCH a versatile color and it is such a creamy formula!
What is your favorite brand for lipstick?
I would have to say that my favorite brand for lipstick has to be NYX lipsticks. One of my favorites from their brand is their NYX Butter Lipsticks. Although these guys aren’t crazy long lasting, these are SUPER creamy and feel AMAZING on the lips!
What is your favorite finish?
My favorite finish is either a butter/cream finish or a matte finish. It just depends on how dry or chapped my lips are.
What is the last lipstick you bought?
The last lipstick I bought was e.l.f’s lipstick in Posh, which is a deep purple/mauve. I figured it would be a perfect color for fall and it was on sale today on e.l.f.’s website for only $0.50! (I bought a wholeeeee lot of lipsticks the other day on e.l.f’s website but this lipstick was the last one added to my cart.)
How many lip products do you currently have in your bag?
I currently have 6 different lip products in my bag. I have 3 lipsticks, 2 chapticks/lip balms, and 1 lip-gloss in the purse that I use every day. I’m fairly positive that I have many more lip products hiding in my other bags.
What lipstick do you use to rock a red lip?
My #1 go-to lipstick for a bold, red lip is my Laura Geller’s creamy lipstick in Chile Red. It is soooo creamy and it has an amazing staying power! It’s the perfect blue-toned red for paler skin tones, such as my own.
How do you store your lipsticks?
I tend to store my lipsticks in acrylic lipstick holders that hold 12 lipsticks each. I have 4 of these lipstick holders and one four-compartment acrylic case with lipstick in it. I also have all of my liquid lipsticks, lip-glosses, and lip stains in an acrylic box.
(Example below)
What lip products are you currently lusting over?
I’m currently lusting over e.l.f’s Studio Matte Lip Color! I know they aren’t a newer product, but these are absolutely amazing! They are super matte, super creamy, and aren’t drying! These are so amazing that I’ve purchased them in 8 different colors! (soon to be 9…yes, I purchased another one tonight…but, it was only $1.00)
So this concludes my lipstick tag! I hope you all enjoyed seeing exactly how much I love and obsess over lipsticks and my lipstick collection! I'm not going to nominate anyone specific to complete this tag, but I highly encourage everyone who is as obsessed with lipstick as I am to answer these questions either in the comment section below or in your own blog post! If you make your own "Lipstick Tag" post, please post the link to your post below for all to read and enjoy! I hope you all enjoyed this post and enjoy the rest of your August! x
Until next time! xx
-The Sophisticated Shopper
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
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