Lana and her Manicure

I've been faithful to the slightly square/slightly rounded shape of nails for years now.  And I'm over it.   I'm loving the pointed manicure trend - a look that is slightly retro, very edgy and ultimately sexy.   Lana Del Rey rocks it best with funky tips, and extra length.   It might not be the most practical of styles, but I'm working on growing out my nails to try it.

A Glass of White

Last night I had the opportunity to meet up with many of Des Moines' fashion bloggers thanks to a wonderful event hosted by Samantha and Katelyn.  The event was held at Aimee, a darling little boutique in the East Village, and it was so fun talking fashion and sipping champagne with some fellow fashion lovers.  I'll be posting more on this tomorrow!

But to tie you over, I had to share this amazing campaign featured in Centrefold magazine starring Kate Moss.  Something about her lounging around with a glass of white is really speaking to me - nights in have been few and far between and I'm dying for an evening with nothing to do.  Have the early nights and cooler weather sent you into nesting mode?

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue.

A Winter Dress

Maxi skirts and dresses are one of my favorite things to wear.  They add a touch of glamour and elegance to everyday outfits, and you can find me living in them in the summer months.  However, when winter rolls around, they generally go into hibernation.  But this year I'm determined to keep my favorite floor-grazing frocks in heavy rotation.  Below are some inspirational looks and some trends I'm dying to try.

Winterizing Your Maxi 

• The most important thing is proportions!  Take a look at yourself in the mirror and make sure there isn't too much going on.  Define your waist so you don't look like you're swimming in a sea of fabric.
• Layers are key.  Throw on a button down over your favorite maxi, then a leather jacket.  Play around with it!
• Mix materials.  Pair a chunky wool knit with your airy, chiffon skirt and finish it off with tall riding boots.  The more contrast the better. 
• Invest in a simple long sleeve maxi that can simply be worn with tights and booties.  Afterall, it's the ease of a maxi dress that makes it so great!  I really want this dress and know I would wear it all the time!

Oh So Good

I really love discovering new makeup.  When working with Saks I got to play with lots of beauty products and ended up buying my fair share of goodies.  My favorite being Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Eclat.  It's this wondrous little pen that has the ability to make faces look so much brighter and fresh.  When used around the eyes it erases dark circles and makes eyes look wider.  And when applied  to the hollow of the chin and around the contour of lips it makes lips look 100 times fuller.  I highly recommend this product to anyone who likes to play around with high-lighting one's features.

Happy Sunday

It's cloudy and cold out.  Which just so happens to be my favorite weather for Sundays.   Sundays are great for naps.  And drinking hot cocoa.  And wearing sweatshirts and yoga pants.  Here's hoping your Sunday is relaxing and cozy.

Nesting

I haven't blogged in nearly a month!  This is both odd and telling of just how busy I have been.  I was blessed enough to be able to show at US Nationals last week and it was a whirlwind 10 days spent in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  I can't even begin to explain how wonderful it was to catch up with old friends and get back in the show ring with a pretty black gelding by the name of Harlem.  I also had the opportunity to work with Saks 5th Avenue Tulsa in hosting a red carpet event - I was dressed in fabulous clothes, got to go on a morning talk show, and worked with some amazing individuals to make this red carpet event a success.  I feel so lucky to have been able to be apart of the nationals and am slowly readjusting to life back in Iowa.

That all being said, I can't tell you how great it is to be home and enjoy the little things I've missed.    Hope you all have had a wonderful October, I know I did :)

Also check out my guest post over at Katalina Girl!

Coated

Coated and texturized jeans are a trend that caught my eye from the very beginning.  I love how they add an edge to plain old skinny's, yet are a bit more demure than leather leggins.  I just ordered this pair of Rag and Bone "the legging jean" from Shopbop and couldn't be more excited to pair them with comfy sweaters and suede booties.