{ Lip Colors } as Stocking Stuffer

Julie and I are currently obsessed with finding the lip colors that work for us!!!  We love a good lip color as it instantly brightens a look; we also love bright lip colors for different outfits we're wearing. 

I don't know if you are all done with holiday shopping, but I still have some last minute shopping to do.  So I thought to share these great lip colors in case you need to pick up last minute stocking stuffer!!

:: RED ::

  MAC Russion Red $14.50

YSL Le Rouge $30

:: Orange/Coral ::

   YSL Le Orange $30
    MAC Vegas Volt $14.50

:: Pink/Hot Pink ::

Dior Addict 865 $28

Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Intense 37 $19

:: Nudes ::

Bobbi Brown Sandwash Pink $23

Nars Belle de Jour $24

Vintage Green with Touch of Red

By: Mimi

I was having one of those days where I didn't know what to wear. I finally pulled out a printed top and green skirt, which I initially thought were horrible together... until I spotted my red belt. I tucked in my blouse and put on the belt, and my outfit transformed into a feminine style reminiscent of the 50's or 60's. It's not an outfit I would usually wear, but I loved it!

- Blouse: Anthropology (on sale for $49)

- Skirt: Anthropology (on sale for $46)

- Belt: Anne Klein ($15 at Marshals)

- Shoes: Simply Vera Vera Wang (on sale for $39 at Kohls)

Necklace: Kenneth Lane ($48 on Gilt)

Earring: Handmade at local jewelry store

Bag: Chloe Paraty
Lips: NARS Cruella

5 Outfits for Work

Like most people we know, we work a 9-5 job in a professional office environment, and there are days we look into our closet and have no idea what to wear.

So we thought it would be helpful to post some ideas for office outfits--one for every day of the work week! We welcome you to share your cute outfit ideas with us, so we can try something different from our closets.

Idea #1: Floral Dress with Simple Cardigan

· Dress: J.Crew (on sale for $56)

· Cardigan: $25 from Century 21 Dept Store

· Shoes: Anthropology (on sale for $80)

· Jewelry: vintage

· Bag: Chloe Paraty

Idea # 2: Simple Dress with Scarf and Belt

· Dress: ? brand ($24 from Century 21 Dept Store)

· Cardigan: Banana Republic ($29 from BR Outlet)

· Belt: Urban Outfitters ($20)

· Scarf: Vintage (from http://www.zacharyssmile.com/)

· Shoes: Circa Joan David (on sale for $70 from Lord & Taylor ) – the most comfortable wedge ever, and it’s cute

· Bracelet: QVC, $48

The Weekend Look (the same outfit, transformed)

Idea #3: Long Cardigan with Mini Skirt

· Skirt: sale for $25 from Loehmann’s

· Tank top: Old Navy (on sale for $7)

· Cardigan: Mango ($49)

· Jewelry: vintage - layering necklaces makes the outfit more dressy and fresh.

· Watch: Fruitz by Philip Stein ($200 at Bloomingdales – 20% off with Friends and Family coupon)

Idea #4: Blouse and Pencil Skirt

· Skirt: BCBG ($49 at BCBG Outlet)

· Silk Blouse: Banana Republic Monogram ($59 after 40% off)

· Cardigan: Banana Republic ($29 at BR outlet)

· Shoes: Costume National ($149 at Century 21)

Bag: Chloe Paraty
· Jewelry: diamonds



Idea #5: Navy Dress with Red Accessories

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg ($100 at the DVF sample sale 4 years ago; Current sample sale pricing is around $150 per dress)

· Shoes: Via Spiga ($99 from Bloomingdales)

· Earrings: Handmade through a friend

· Lipstick: Nars Cruella