In celebration of the Scandalous Beauty 4 Year Anniversary, here’s another fabulous dress that needs to be in my closet. The Puff Sleeve Dress ($242) is a little edgier than I would normally go, but it’s fierce nonetheless. Alice & Olivia is one of my favorite brands ever. Yes, they are a luxury brand, but they have a lookbook like you wouldn’t even imagine. The creator, Stacey Bendet, had Scandalous Beauty on the mind sketching out her line! I always made it to the store on West 40th st. in Manhattan after work.( I was sucked in on my way to jump on the 1 train back uptown. Oh New York, how I miss you.)
A dress this fly must be accompanied by fantastic makeup. I’ve been thinking hard about the makeup look to feature with this. First I thought, a vibrant purple eye would do the trick. Then, maybe an emerald green eye and a coral cheek. But you know what? With the huge ruffle sleeves, I’m going to have to go with the Scott Barnes Makeup Tutorial. I created this look a few weeks ago, but I think it’s the perfect makeup for a hot outfit like this one! I used a gold eye shadow duo by L’oreal HIP called Saucy. The key to this look was the melted eyeliner for smokey rims and the delicate use of dark shadow in the crease. So, the makeup grabs your attention and demands respect. By the way, if you’re looking for more makeup tips and tricks from Mr. Scott Barnes, check out his new book, About Face: Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist! I read through it at the book shop yesterday, and it was JAM packed with makeup pictures, how-to’s, and text to back it up. I’m so impressed! I loved the extreme highlighting and contouring used to achieve flawless results. Seriously, I can’t wait to try the techniques!! To see the look that inspired my interpretation, check out Scott Barnes on Youtube. Alice & Olivia can also be found on Shopbop, Cusp and Bluefly!
As I am writing this post, I’m in awe that Scandalous Beauty will be four years old on December 22nd! Since you know dresses are a staple in my closet, I’m going to share some of the most beautiful dresses that I could find! Not only will you see hot outfits, but you’ll also get to see the makeup that would look phenomenal with it. To kick off the countdown to Scandalous Beauty’s 4 year anniversary, we’ll start with a lovely Black Draped Dress from Tracy Reese ($295). I adore this dress because it works easily as a dress for work, Church, or a lovely afternoon. I’m picturing myself in this dress while giving a mouthwatering dinner party at my Soho loft. Well, one day. With this elegant little number, I’d have to opt for beauty by Bobbi Brown. I’ve been eyeing the Chrome Palette for weeks now. It includes 10 shadows, 4 lip colors and 2 brushes.
I didn’t appreciate Bobbi a few years ago. The colors were just too muted. But now I realize that we don’t always needs packed on, concentrated color! At $75, this palette is a little but of a splurge. But with the versatility of the shimmery and matte colors, how could we resist? Don’t forget to look at “The Secret to Perfect Skin” on Bobbi’s website. It’s completely insightful and definitely a must read!
Girly girls unite! One of my favorite brands, Urban Outfitters, is having a dress sale. In any given city, you’ll see a fashionista in a day dress, cardigan and a vintage heel or tennis shoe. I’ve highlighted the dresses that are on my wishlist. You never know when you’ll want to throw on a cute dress!
BCBG is one of my favorite brands of clothing. I always check their site (and stores) to see what’s new! And while I love, love, love their clothes, I can’t afford them. So, I admire from a distance. I’m a dress fanatic. If I could wear dresses everyday, I would! And believe you me, that time will come! I saw the BCBG Ruffle Front Contrast Dress on the website today, and I gasped. This dress is SO me. I’d wear this out to a lounge or a date with the boyfriend. So sleek, so classy. I love it!
Betsey sure does know how to keep a party going huh? At the end of her show, she even did a cartwheel on the runway. Isn’t she like, 90 years old? Heh. Jokey joke!
The Look: All of the models had a smokey eye with a deep, rich red. The look was very punk rock and animated. It was the look that you would expect from good ole BJ. The collection is hot though!
This hot pink dress is so cute, I will definitely be looking for this dress at the boutique in a few months. Right on Betsey!!! View all of the looks at New York Magazine!
would normally go, but it’s fierce nonetheless. Alice & Olivia is one of my favorite brands ever. Yes, they are a luxury brand, but they have a lookbook like you wouldn’t even imagine. The creator, Stacey Bendet, had Scandalous Beauty on the mind sketching out her line! I always made it to the store on West 40th st. in Manhattan after work.( I was sucked in on my way to jump on the 1 train back uptown. Oh New York, how I miss you.)
