The weather here has gone from 60 to 90 degrees in a matter of days. In an attempt to keep my make-up from sliding down my face, I started looking into some heatproof options. I read a few places cream eyeshadow is a good solution to summer temps, and so this weekend, I picked up some Aqua Cream…

Maxi dresses have been a growing trend for the last few years. Breezy, yet glamorous, this summer staple works in a lot of situations, think backyard barbeques, traveling or dinner with friends. The simple style of this dress lends itself to some fun accessorizing options. Scarves, necklaces, bracelets and cocktail rings can transform your dress…

  Stripes by missalaneyus featuring a stripe dress   There is something so chic and parisian about stripes, no? Even in Kansas, I can feel like I’m in Cannes or yachting with Diddy, wearing any of these pieces. Notoriously hard to wear, the horizontal variety gets a pretty bad rap. Pay attention to fit and…

I’m turning 30 this week, and lately, I’ve started to really think about my style. I’ve been wondering how to adapt my look to this new stage. I ultimately want to look more polished, but still edgy with a little glamour.  At this point, I’m taking my inspiration from some very well dressed ladies who are in…

Tribal-inspired pieces are big for summer, and I couldn’t be more excited. For me, there is something that seems so natural about this look for warmer weather. If you haven’t worn items like this before, take a cue from the photos I gathered. Try on a feminine dress in an unexpected print or adorn yourself…

via Vogue   For his Spring/Summer 2011 show, Mr. Armani did an entire collection in shades of blue. His interesting usage of the color spawned a trend, and soon, you should expect to see cobalt pieces showing up in stores. Some magazines are touting the rise of the lbd (little, blue dress). You may even…

As we discussed here before, brights are in for Spring. One of the easiest ways to try out this trend is by changing your handbag. Below are some options I found online. All of them are under $100. For me, I have a hard time spending a lot of money on a purse that doesn’t feel super classic, so…

In middle school, my friends and I used to do makeovers a lot. I think I believed a sweep of eyeshadow could change your life. There’s a very strong possibility I’d seen too many 80’s movies. Or, we could just blame it on this 90’s one.  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFR9TNsByLk] Around the time Clueless was out, I remember reading an…

Wrap Leather Bracelets by missalaneyus featuring wrap around bracelets

Each season, I make a list of the items I’d like to pick up while out shopping. Typically, it’s on a sheet of notepad paper shoved into my purse or carried around in my planner. I do this to keep my purchases on track and avoid coming home with a 30th knit dress. It doesn’t always…