Spring Inspiration Look Book | 2014 | Stylish on a Budget

Spring Outfit Inspiration Look Book 

My outfit ideas to inspire you on ways to style your outfits for Spring & how to be stylish on a budget! Tweet me or send me a picture on instagram of your spring looks and I'll be sure to like and favorite!! :) 

Two ways to get inspired - scroll through this post for photos or click the video to see the clothes in action!

Outfit #1: Laid-back Casual & Comfy - Running Errands, Running after kids and dogs

Striped Grey & White Shirt | J. Crew

Straight Leg, Ankle Length Blue Jeans (Cuffed) | Paige Denim Skyline Straight | Thrifted

Grey Suede Ankle Boots with Stacked Cowboy Heel | Sam Edelman | TJ Maxx (or maybe Marshalls...I know it was one of the two)

Hot Pink Suede Clutch Purse | J. Crew

Crystal Floral Statement Necklace | J. Crew | Thrifted

Vintage Wayfarer Sunglasses | Raybans | Thrifted

Black Cord Bracelet with Silver Triangles | Rebecca Minkoff | TJ Maxx

Outfit #2 Cute & Floral - Lunch Date

Pink Floral Blouse | Zara | Thrifted

Mint Green Flat Front Chino Shorts | J. Crew | Thrifted

Brown Leather Sandals with Brown and Cream Flower | Abercrombie & Fitch

Orchid Mini Purse | Rebecca Minkoff | Marshalls

Jade Green Tear Drop Earrings | Vintage | Thrifted

Outfit #3 Preppy & Colorful Hot Pink & Aqua - Day Out

 

Aqua Shirt with 3/4 sleeves | J. Crew

Hot Pink Chino Shorts with Button Accents | Banana Republic

Turquoise Espadrille Sandals | Brooks Brothers

Chunky Pearl Bracelets | Target | Thrifted

Light Pink Sunglasses | Cole Haan 

Orchid Mini Purse | Rebecca Minkoff | Marshalls

Outfit #4 Sweet & Romantic - Spring Wedding/Anniversary/Church/Special Occasion 

Blue-Green Tank Top with Ruffled Neckline | Banana Republic | Thrifted

Light Grey Cardigan Sweater with Grey Rosebud Accents | J. Crew | Thrifted

Pearl Grey Full Midi Skirt | BCBGMaxazria | Thrifted

Jade Green Sling Back Kitten Heels | BCBG Girls

Cream & Silver Sequined Belt | Abercrombie (Kids)

Silver Link Bracelet with Rose Petal Charm | Tiffany & Co. | Gift

Outfit #5 Floral Rocker - Music Festival or Concert

Plain Charcoal Black Tee Shirt | Pilco | Anthropologie

Black & Blue Floral Shorts | Forever 21 Premium Denim | Thrifted

Black Suede Lace Up Wedges | UGG Australia | TJ Maxx

Heavy Chain Link Charm Bracelet | Lucky Brand | Thrifted

Black Cord Bracelet with Silver Triangles | Rebecca Minkoff | TJ Maxx

Vintage Round Sunglasses | Raybans | Thrifted

Vintage Black Purse | Coach | Thrifted

 

Outfit #6 Retro & Edgy, 80's Movie Cool 

Slouchy Mint & Silver Striped Sweater | Banana Republic | Thrifted

Vintage Graffiti Print Jeans | Cavalli | Thrifted

Silver Hoop Earrings | TJ Maxx

Black Mini M.A.C | Rebecca Minkoff | Thrifted

Retro Inspired Black Sunglasses | Just Cavalli | TJ Maxx

Outfit #7 - Classic, Polished and Ladylike - Meeting the Parents/Informal Business Lunch 

Plain White Tee Shirt | White House Black Market | Thrifted

Yellow & White Patterned Capri Slacks | J. Crew | Thrifted

Green & Black Snake Skin Open Toed Heels | Cole Haan | Thrifted

Crystal Floral Statement Necklace | J. Crew | Thrifted

Light Pink Sunglasses | Cole Haan 

Orchid Mini Purse | Rebecca Minkoff | Marshalls

Vintage White & Gold Coral Cuff Bracelet | Kenneth Jay Lane | Thrifted

Outfit #8 Adorable Bright Colors & Patterns - Lunch Out with the Girls & Shopping

Hot Pink Shirt | Ann Taylor Loft | Thrifted

Navy & Cream Patterned Skirt | J. Crew | Thrifted

Black & Silver Studded Tuxedo Flats | Vince Camuto | Thrifted

Black Mini M.A.C | Rebecca Minkoff | Thrifted

Light Green & Gold Bracelet | Museum Gift Shop

Vintage Wayfarer Sunglasses | Raybans | Thrifted

Gold Rams Head Hoop Earrings | Vintage | Thrifted

Outfit #9 Vacation Beach & Resort Wear - Bathing Suit Cover Up, Brunch and Shopping

Chambray Shirt Dress with Pin Tuck Detailing on the Bodice | J. Crew | Thrifted

Mint Green Flat Front Chino Shorts | J. Crew | Thrifted

Green & Pink Floral T-Strap Wedges | Jeffery Campbell | Thrifted

Salmon & Saddle Handbag | Hunter | Nordstrom Rack

Lilac Silk Scarf | Coach

Tortoiseshell & Silver Sunglasses | Etro | TJ Maxx

Outfit #10 - Day Out in the City with the S/O

Navy & White Polka Dot Tee With Navy Silk Bow | Crew Cuts | Thrifted

Navy, White & Yellow Polka Dot Skirt with Brass Buttons | J. Crew | Thrifted

Black & Silver Studded Tuxedo Flats | Vince Camuto | Thrifted

Black Mini M.A.C | Rebecca Minkoff | Thrifted

Rose Gold Chain Link Bracelet | TJ Maxx

Gold Beaded Bracelet | TJ Maxx

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February Favorites:

Valentine's Day 

This was short month with lots of highs and lows and it was a busy, full, happy, sad and exhausting month.

Solo 6+ hour road trip.

Cold weather.

Basketball Games

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Desert Essence Fragrance Free Conditioner

Curls Hair Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil 

The Body Shop Mango Lip Butter Balm

All You Need Is Love Leather Journal

MAC Star Violet Eye Shadow

Butter London Yummy Mummy Nail Polish

Butter London Pink Ribbon Nail Polish

Game Of Thrones (Book One)

Yankee Candle Tri-Wick Chocolate Candle

Vince Camuto Black Leather Studded  

Smoking/Tuxedo/Loafer/Flats 

Cole-Haan Chelsea High Pump Red Suede High Heels

Gin Wigmore - Gravel and Wine Album

Austin Mahone Ft. Pitbull - MMM Yeah

Warm Bodies - & Nicholas Hoult ;) 

Cocoa Covered Almonds

Balance Disc/Cushion

Sims Free Play - Deleted! 

Sweet & Romantic Valentine's Day Makeup Look | All Drugstore Makeup!

Sweet & Romantic

Products:

e.l.f Under Eye Concealer & Highlight |$3

NYX Ultra Pearl Mania | Pearl | $3

e.l.f Golden Bronze Bronzer | $3

e.l.f Waterproof Eyeliner Pen | 2

e.l.f Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil | $1

e.l.f Lengthening & Defining Mascara | $1

Wet n Wild Color Icon Collection Shimmer Single | 355B Groupie | $2

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder | $4

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blusher | 832E Heather Silk

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color | 910D Red Velvet

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil | $3

January Favorites & What Happened This Month | 2014

What Happened.

I rang in the New Year. I don't remember New Year's Eve because of apathy, not alcohol. I'm sure it involved pajama pants.

I obsessively played Cher Lloyd's 'I Wish' Ft. T.I. music video for about a week straight. Something about the combo of visual awesomeness and catchy auto-tuning proved addictive.

I went on vacation and ended up being the recipient of everyone's stories of their heartaches.

I lost my heart (hypothetically speaking) to a wee stuffed lamb and a table & chair set. I didn't get either. I'm still upset.

I swam by myself under the stars. A confined mermaid.

I watched pitch perfect about seven times.

Work.

I am working on cleaning, redecorating and stream lining my space. 

Starbucks is still really disappointing to me.

I am letting my hair grow out and my natural color come through.

Hot Coco with chocolate chip marshmallows and conversation with my friend.

Walks with my mom.

Words run through my veins.

Playing in the snow with my rescue pups.

Piles grow and diminish and grow.

Missing those I love.

Two lengthy phone calls with the guy who haunts my dreams. 

I quit watching a really ugly Super Bowl in the fourth quarter to watch this season's last episode of Sherlock.

My go-to look: Oversized camo jacket, J. Crew pixi pants, Cole-Haan combat style boots and MAC smut eye shadow smudged around my eyes.

I was in Florida for ten days. I filmed my first vlog footage and have to edit it. It was cold for the most part. 

I miss summer.

I am living for spring. 

Favorites.

The Little Lady Agency | Hester Brown

Chocolate covered pretzel crisps.

Raspberry vinaigrette.

Swoozie (YouTuber)

Yankee Candle wax melter.

My Fashion, Beauty and Accessories Favorites:

to hear my thoughts on these bad boys click the video - I'm much less maudlin on camera :)

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Super Bowl Sunday | Outfit, Hair & Makeup Ideas | + Tips & Tricks for Game Day

Super Bowl Sunday 

Makeup | Hair | Outfit

I am a sports fan. 

I am also a style devotee.

Here are some of my ideas for your inspiration on how to rock 'Game Day'.

Check out my video for a step-by-step makeup tutorial and outfit idea!

Keep it Simple.

Now is not the time to break out your most intensive beauty regimen. If you aren't one to wear a full face of makeup all day err' day - don't. Same goes for face paint. If you aren't out every Sunday in full team gear, check the jersey, foam finger and face paint at the door. You'll look like a poser if it's not your normal cheer gear. 

I recommend:

Laid back and easy. Think off duty VS model and girl next door sexy. Restrain the glitter and drama; i.e. no pancake foundation, false lashes or hard to maintain lip.

 Keep it fresh with a natural lip, a defined eye and healthy skin. 

What I used:

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

& Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer (instead of heavy foundation)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess for a healthy glow.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface for a shimmer free sweet & natural baby pink.

Sonia Kashuk Barely There Loose Powder to set my concealer.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance to make sure my eye shadows last from kick-off to the final seconds of the game.

MAC Satin Taupe across the lid.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch (Purple Color) outer 3rd of lid.

MAC Quarry through crease.

MAC Smut along lashes.

MAC Naked Lunch to highlight.

Benefit They're Real Mascara.

Tarte LipSurgence in Glitzy for a natural lip color that won't look wonky if it wears off while I'm eating wings and potato skins.

Revlon Lip Gloss in Peony 008. 

Outfit.

There are quite a few ways to dress on Game Day. A jersey. Sweatpants. 

I'm good with both of those for around the house but if I'm around co-workers I'd dress it up a little with a nice pair of dark jeans, casual shoes and a team-color coordinated sweater.

If I'm hanging out with my guy and his friends I'd KISS (keep it simple stupid) with some jeans, comfy shoes and a cute top that doesn't look too high maintenance/slutty. 

What I wore:

Top | J. Crew | A little dull perhaps, but it's my style and team-color neutral. My teams fell out of the race to the super bowl a while back.

Jeans | Ezra Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch

Boots | Tony Llama

Coat | Valentino

Purse | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

Now lastly, some of my tips, tricks and suggestions for the day.

No. 1: Game Etiquette. If you're not an football expert cheer, avoid awkwardness by cheering when everyone else does, make sure to not offend someone who's rooting for a different team and avoid being super opinionated about a play if you're not sure what's going on. If you know the game as well as the guys though, let your voice be heard girl!! 

No. 2: Be respectful of who you're with! If you're the only Broncos fan in a group of Patriots, support of your team but don't be super obnoxious. Remember: they outnumber you!

No. 3: Super Bowl Sunday = lots of bad for you food and drinks. Have fun, pig out, but drink lots of water too!

No. 4: Food. It's awesome. If you're going to a party make sure to bring something. Doesn't have to be fancy, but don't show up empty handed if you can avoid it. If you're someone with special diet needs make sure to inform the host or bring your own snacks!

No. 5:  Have Fun!!

I hope you all have a great day :) Good luck to your team!!!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth

New Year's Eve Makeup Ideas & Tutorial

Face:

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer | Light

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer | Fair/Light

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush | Dollface

Sonia Kashuk Barely There Loose Powder | 06

Benefit They're Real Mascara

No. 7 Liquid Liner

Burlesque/Vintage 50's Barbie

The Look: Bright Blue Eye Shadow, a Cat Eye and Red Lips.

Too Faced Liquify Eye Eye Shadow Palette | Blue

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer | Big Bang 400

Starlet

The Look: Silvery Gray and Black Eye Shadow and Beige Pearl Lip.

Anastasia Beverly Hills | No. 3 Milky Way

NYX Roundcase Lipstick | ?

Femme

The Look: A Shimmering Purple Eye and a Natural Brown/Pink Lip.

Maybelline Color Tattoo | Lavish Lavender

Too Faced Liquify Eye Shadow Palette | Bright Purple

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo | Powerlunch

Kate Moss for Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick | 105

NARS Lipgloss | Super Orgasm

Velvet

The Look: A Graphic Eye with Double Winged Eyeliner and a Shimmery Pink Lip Crayon.

Maybelline Color Tattoo | Too Cool

MAC Eye Shadow | Idol Eyes

ELF Eye Shadow Palette | Neutral

Tarte LipSurgence Lip Luster | Glitzy

Sparkle

The Look:

A Sheer Juicy Orange/Coral Lip with a Soft Smoky Taupe Eye.

MAC | Satin Taupe

Maybelline Color Whisper | Orange Attitude

For a step-by-step quick n' easy how-to on recreating these looks

just click on the video!! 

To See The Outfits I Paired With These Makeup Looks Click HERE!

New Year's Eve Outfit Lookbook

Femme

She moves through the party as shimmering ray of light. Her chandelier earrings toss glints as she laughs. Delicate gold heels on her feet. Champagne flute lifted to her lips, eyes flick down the smoky plum color surrounding her flashing eye. Entrancing him.  

Backless Gold Jersey Dress | BCBG | Thrifted

Gold Heels |  | Thrifted

Gold & Moonstone Chandelier Earrings | Gift

Velvet

She is part of the night around her. Draped in midnight velvet that flashes with glittering stars. She arrives alone and is powerful enough to understand the strength in that. Her laughter is as smoky as the whiskey she drinks. Captivating a crowd is all is a nights work for her.

Black Velvet Sheath Dress with Sequins | Betsy Johnson | Thrifted

Nude Heels | Brian Atwood | T.J. Maxx

Gold & Moonstone Chandelier Earrings | Gift

Sparkle

She is the popular girl. She knows everyone and everyone knows her. Her clothes are as sparkling as her wit and charm. On the dance floor all night she stands out from the crowd in her tee shirt and boots. At midnight her tee shirt is a cheeky reminder. Her skirt flares and glitters as she spins, the lights radiate from and around her.

Jersey Skirt | Sass and Bide | Thrifted

Kiss Tee Shirt | Abercrombie and Fitch

Thigh High Boots | BEBE | Thrifted

Diamond Studs | Gift
Two Finger Crystal Pyramid Ring | Forever 21 (?)

Statement Necklace | J. Crew

Starlet

She is on the hunt. Love, fame and wealth are a drumbeat in her head. She moves through the party as a lioness through the Savannah. Her body-con dress and sky high heels are her weapons. Her smoky eyes and nude lip her camouflage. 

Body Con Blue Dress with Black Graphic Lines | Arden B | Thrifted

Black Heels | Guess | Marshalls

Tiffany Bar Necklace | Gift

Silver Hoop Earrings | T. J. Maxx

Burlesque

She is the life of the party. Laughter bubbles out of her like champagne from a bottle. Her head is always dreaming of times past. Shorts suit her because you never know what she'll do. Either throwing a football in the snow or doing the jive, she'll be covered. From her style to her smile she is one of a kind.

Black Sequin Shorts | Mimi Chica | T.J. Maxx

Silver Lame Secretary Blouse | St. John | Thrifted

Black T-Strap Heels | Vince Camuto | Thrifted

Topaz Ring | Gift

Stud Earrings | Gift

I also filmed a Makeup Look to go with each outfit that you can check out HERE!

For Details Check Out My Video!

© Elisabeth Howard and MsDandeliondreamer at www.tes-am.blogspot.com, 2013. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Elisabeth Howard and MsDandeliondreamer with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.