Beauty Booty: Fall Trends

Lets get straight into it gyals with the latest fall beauty trends. Yes, we've been talking a lot about Fall here on From The Bottom Up! But remember this is our FAVORITE season and we're totally BIASED because...well we can be. period! 

Happy Friday...

Luxe Lashes

Image from Style.com

Image from Style.com

This seems to be a never-ending trend of course. The eyes never lie and since its usually the first thing people see, you want them to pop. Create the perfect lashes for fluttering with these great picks:

Natural Beauty 

Image from Style.com

Image from Style.com

Clean faces and even cleaner nails could be seen on all runways for fall. Stepping out with barely their makeup will be the thing this season. I am welcoming the change and the challenge. Lets see how many times a week I can make it out the house without a pop of color on my pout. Get the look with these fab finds:

Badaboom BadaBANG

The hair for the season is simple, easy and chic. The always fabulous bang is back with a vengence and I absolutely cannot wait to indulge. In my opinion is the most underrated hairstyle. Achieve sleek bang perfection with these items:

 

Braid Raid 

The braid was seen all over the runways in various iterations with everything from braided ponytails to the infamous braid crown. I love this style, especially when its wash time. It works with wet or dry hair and can add personality to your locks! Get braid happy with these items:

Click product names for purchase. 

Ciao bellas and enjoy the weekend. 

Shoe News: Eugenia Kim Launches Shoe Collection

Credit: Zimbio

Credit: Zimbio

Hey lovas, I have some shoetastic news to share with you this evening. Modern day milliner Eugenia Kim, has launched an eponymous 7 collection shoe line for the Fall 2014 season. No stranger to the audaciousness of accessories, Kim's line was inspired by the rocktastic era of the 70's, style icons like David Bowie, and surrealism amongst other things. The collection is the epitome of chic with a splash of fun and I'm loving every minute of it. 

I can't wait to get my hands on what I'm calling furry fun - a pair of flats and pair of ankle strap pumps (check my obsession post) with a burst of fuzzy-wuzzy fur material on the front of the shoe. 

Here are my top picks from the collection. You can visit www.eugeniakim.com for purchase. 

She is called Babs and I love her.

She is called Daria and I love her even more. She's also available in a metallic rose gold. 

She is called Lou and she's absolutely perfect for those crisp fall days. psstt...she features a rose gold and pear heel spur #jadore.

P.S. Eugenia Kim's hats and hair accessories are divine, she became uber popular after her infamous cat ear hats. I own her summer version of her Joey Cap. Here's a sneak peak of the next hat on my hit list (but in all honesty I just love and want them ALLL...yes tout suite!

Bette Hat - Barneys exclusive. Price tag: $440

Biggest Trend For Fall....Chic Sneaks


Sneakers, Kicks, Gym Shoes, Tennis Shoes et al will be the shoe du jour on every fashionistas wishlist this fall. Over the past year we've seen the insurgence of the wedge sneaker, Isabel Marant, Nike and Adidas anyone? But this season, we kick into high gear with designers adding stylish sneakers, whether they be slip-ons or high-tops, to their already fierce fashion collections. 

Being a sneakerhead myself - I was the girl with a new pair of Jordans on every week - I've always incorporated kicks into my wardrobe. I'm a true tomboy at heart so this paradigm shift is much appreciated.

The fun thing is, you can pair your chic sneaks with skirts, dresses, stovepipe pants or however you like, just don't be left in the dust! With that said, check out my top picks for the season. I promise you'll be ready to hit the pavement as if your name was Jackie Joyner Kersee!

Maison Martin Margiela Mirror Sneakers - make a lasting impression and step out in style!

Gotta love Miu Miu. These slip-ons are top on my list. They come in a myriad of styles ranging from studds to printed patent leather. 

Giuseppe Zanotti Design. Sheer perfection. The gold buckles, the side clasp, the zippers it doesn't get any better than this when it comes to detail. I'd rock these with leather pants and a white tshirt. 

Nike High-tops. Classic, simple and chic - check. The clean lines and solid color make these safe to play around with. I'd be daring and rock 'em to a black-tie affair and let these babies peak out from underneath a fabulous ballgown.

Balenciaga Alligator print sneakers are great for work and play. Pair with a pencil skirt and crop top or Canadian Tuxedo to stand out. 

Riccardo Tisci Nike. Not new for fall and on every fashionista list and probably already in their closets are these. All I can say is, I need 'em, I want 'em, I gotta have 'em!

Happy shoepping gyals and as always click the images to purchase!

 

 

Beauty Booty: Fall Preview

Hola mi gente, Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend, the best time of EVERYONE's life! With the season change quickly approaching, not only do you need to ensure your shoe game is on point, but your face game needs to be as well.

As previously mentioned, Fall is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year and as much as I love shoes, I J'ADORE great makeup, especially LIPSTICK. My girl Elizabeth Taylor said it best "Put on some lipstick and pull yourself together" ~ no truer words have ever been spoken. 

So let me help you get ready with some of my top beauty picks for….

FACE

I'm not super into putting loads of makeup on my face so I keep things real simple. What I can't wait to try though is...

  • Nars' Tinted Moisturizer in Martinique - I've used this a few times in lieu of foundation, but have never owned it. Considering I have pretty sensitive skin, it also didn't break me out, which is key.
  • Becca Lowlight Sculpting Contour - Becca makes a great product. I've previously tried their foundation for a red carpet event and loved it. This bronzer has a cream like consistency which is great for layering and adding depth to blush color. I would like to maintain my glow all winter long so this is a must.
  • Dr. Perricone No Blush Blush - I'm a sucker for aesthetics and was immediately attracted to the design, I won't lie. But second, this SPF 30 touting blush was created to self-adjust to your skin to create the perfect glow. I meannnnn come on who doesn't want that!
  • Estee Lauder Pure Color Cheek Rush - This says it all, cheek rush. Blush is one of my most favorite makeup products and I need to get my hands on this product. Available in 4 colors the blush is a cellophane-sheer gel which allows for perfect blending. 

EYES

I am a mascara and liner girl to the core. No shadow needed, just a great lash and a great line. Luckily, there is ALWAYS a surplus of products on the market to try for your eyes and here are a few I am gawking at....

  • Bobbi Brown Sand Eye Palette - if I choose to wear eyeshadow, I keep it very neutral with subtle pops of gold (I have yellow undertones) to widen my lid area. This palette is a one-stop-shop for all my neutral color needs and that deep metallic gold in the corner - divineeeeee.
  • Guerlain Liquid Eyeliner - It's Guerlain! I don't think I need to say much more than that. Check out that bottle and how pigmented the black liquid looks even in this small picture. Need it. Gotta have it. 
  • Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil - One of the biggest trends for fall is color liner, but that's no new news for me. I love a good green or navy blue liner, for brown eyes it makes the color pop. Looking forward to purchasing this beauty booty for my bag. 
  • Marc Jacobs O!Mega Lash - Since his line has hit the scene, I have to say I haven't been that impressed, BUT this here mascara...well this might be the bait to catch me.
  • Lancome Grandiose Wide Angle Fan Effect Mascara - I need to test this out. The angle makes me feel as if I'll be batting my lashes all through the day and night. 

LIPS

Now we could be here all day and night choosing my favorite lipstick options. There's really just no end to it. I love it, I love it, I love a great lip and I'll do anything to have all the lipsticks my pretty little heart desires. I'm BEYOND ready to slather these on ASAP...

  • Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll  in Fuschia- Available in 4 colors this lip and cheek duo goes on like a gloss and dries down to a matte finish. 
  • Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick in Cassis- Completely in LOVE with this product line and need this in my life. 
  • Surratt Automatique Lip Crayon in Red - Makeup artist to the stars, Troy Surratt created a luscious line available at Barney's for the woman of chic sophistication. 
  • Sephora Lustre Matte Long Wear in Nude Pink - Sephora brand liquid lipstick is a must! Had to borrow a friends once and was immediately sold on it. 
  • Lipstick Queen in Velvet Rope - No explanation needed here. I need this simply because I am!
  • Make Up For Ever in Satin Black - I'm daring to dare this Fall and will be sporting this black lip at some point, some place, somewhere...don't believe me just watch!
  • Serge Lutens Water Lip Color in Indian Ink - available at Barneys this luscious lip stain is promising to provide moisture and a dewy look. Can't wait to try.
  • Kevyn Aucoin Lipgloss in Blood Roses - The makeup genius continues to live on through the selection of his products available at exclusive retailers like Barneys. Filled with vitamins and oils this gloss is sure to provide moisture and shine at the same damn time.  

NAILS

And last, but most certainly not least, nail polish. Next to shoes and lipstick, nail polish is best thing in the world. I would know considering I quit my job a few years back to launch my own line. It didn't happen, but I learned a great deal, I digress. My nails will be poppin' this fall per usual and I plan to ensure that is the case with following color selections...

  • Louboutin Red - I want this just because of the bottle. Heard its pretty good, but $50 for polish makes me have 'big eyes'.
  • TenoverTen - Heard this brand was great and have my eyes set on Orchard a cranberry red and Church *wink* a rich bordeaux - my fave.
  • RGB - If you need to play it safe with color, your nails are the best place to be wild and free. So try RGB's Peacock polish and take some risk!
  • Sephora Formula X - Definitely need to keep black polish handy. And there's something very mysterious yet sophisticated about Formula X's Dark Matter in Patent Leather Black. #jadore
  • Deborah Lippmann - Appropriately named Autumn in New York, this metallic gold can carry you through the New Year.
  •  OPI Lincoln Park After Dark and Essie Wicked - Fall staples. We all have em, we all love 'em and we all buy 'em every season. With. Out. Fail. 

Well kiddies, c'est ca for now. Check back next week for top Fall Beauty trends and of course more and more shoes. 

Ciao lovas. 

 

Best of the Web: Euro Edition

A few weeks ago I brought you the Best of the Web: Shoe Shopping edition and this time around I'm bringing you my top five euro based sites that have it all. I'm talking unique, exclusive and sometimes hard to find pieces available on a regular basis and all at the push of a button!

These sites have been my best kept secret for quite sometime, but now I share it with you. Enjoy....

1. Farfetch: with its ever growing popularity in the states, Farfetch isn't that far fetched anymore. I've been perusing and shopping the site for over 5 years. Always have great finds and their Rick Owens collection is to die for. 

2. Harvey Nichols: another no longer so top secret site on my list. You can always find great YSL pieces, fantastic accessories and even better cosmetic options. They also have a great newsletter, which If I were you I'd sign up for right away and lastly, they just opened up Shoe Heaven - a floor completely dedicated to the best part of the outfit! This will be my first stop when I finally get to Londontown.

3. Mytheresa: a fiercely edited site boasting a damn near perfect collection of Chloe and Isabel Marant that never lets you down. The sales are great and what I love most is the thought that has gone into creating lookbooks for inspiration. Not only are you able to shop, but you're able to dream while doing it!

4. Luisa Via Roma: this Italian gem showcases the best fashion has to offer. The site curators understand how-to combine high fashion with street style with the selection they choose to sell. As a brand, the site owners host a biannual #Firenze4ever Bloggers conference in Florence which gets pretty intense as blogger invitees put together looks from pieces that are sold on the site. Love that! Need to get my butt there so show 'em how to build a look From The Bottom Up! p.s. the site is currently hosting an up 70% sale NOW.

5. Ekseption: My favorite of all is this Spanish gem that has a very selection selection of pieces that range from Mary Katrantzou to Dries Van Noten. A couple of years ago, I found the Charlotte Olympia Isla palm leaf sandal on sale and of course in my size! They have had my heart ever since. 

There are tons more, but these top my list as I frequent them the most. Check 'em out during some down time and I probably shouldn't say this, but GET HOOKED AND BUY SOMETHING. 

Ciao lovas