Old Habits

As the end of the year comes to a close and the stress of the holidays starts to lessen something beautiful happens... clearance. Growing up, I was homeschooled and learned my math at the sale rack. "What is 30% off of $45? What is 65% off of $80?" I have to say, my mom was a genius, because to this day I am a great bargain hunter. The idea of buying something full price sends my into a frenzy, knowing that if I am patient I can pay a fraction is always looming in the back of my mind.

 

It seemed like finding the perfect cream cable knit sweater this season was impossible. I found this one at the Gap in early fall and could not justify spending $70 on it, knowing that they always have random 50% percent off sales. So I waited, and waited. I looked at other stores but none filled the requirements. I am 5'2 with a baby neck, turtlenecks are not an option! But alas, the weekend after christmas there was my sweater, not marked down once, but twice! 

So here you are; oversized cream sweater, black skinnies, the most perfect black booties ever and disheveled hair. 

Jimmy and I were going on a brunch date that morning, so I thought I would be extra fancy with some gold bobby pins. I mean, not fancy enough to actually brush my hair, but more like a "Here hold these overgrown mall bangs out of my face so they don't end up in my polenta," fancy.

Outfit details: Sweater- The Gap, Pants- H&M, Booties- ZARA, Necklace- a gift from my mom.

I hope everyone has a fabulous new years,

Madi

Pajama Party

These pants, lady and gentleman, are party pants! With a stretchy waistband and silky material they may fall into the category of jammies, if you are my grouchy old dad, but to me they are the perfect addiction to my mainly black closet. The best part is that they were a whopping $7.50 on ultra clearance at Target! 

I paired them with my favorite denim shirt and Russian Red lipstick from MAC. I haven't worn this lip color in years, due to it being lost in the makeup abyss, but I grabbed a new tube at a recent mall trip. The texture is "vintage matte" which is ultra dry, so i topped it with Fresh Sugar lip treatment.

Outfit details. Chambray- Nordstrom, Necklace- Nordstrom, Watch- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pants- Target, Shoes- BCBG

This outfit was comfortable and fun, which was great for a ten hour work day. I will definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for some more pajama party pants!

Madi

Dynamic duo

In leaving my previous job, I was so excited to get to explore different aspects of the hair world. Being in a salon consists of days of cuts and colors with the occsional wedding or party updo. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my everyday job, but styling is my passion! So with my makeup artist sister at my side I got to style a model for a fun photo shoot this weekend. I can't wait to see the final photos, but here is a little sneak peek for now. 

My lifesaver tools for this style were my trusty duckbill clips and my Kevin Murphy Session Spray. 

Enjoy!