What We're Wearing October 4th 2013

Today I'm wearing Chapstick. No, it's not as boring as it sounds. They just came out with Mixstix - a double ended lip balm with two different flavors. I purchased the green apple and caramel MixStix. Use alone and you can enjoy them individually, mix together and you have a candy apple! Okay, fine, it's not as good as eating an actual candy apple, but at least there are no calories! What could get you more in the mood for fall than a candy apple?

Perfectly Glosses Kisses,

Sutton



Speaking of fall...I'm still feeling nostalgic for my day on the Mohawk Trail, a road in Western Massachusetts that's chock full of fall goodness, from farms and corn mazes to little towns and hiking trails. Stay tuned for photos to come, you might want to plan an autumnal day trip, if you will, if you live in the area. For now, here's what I was wearing - a plaid dress from Thirteen Vintage that looks smart and preppy chic but feels like pajamas because it's soo comfortable, an also quite soft and comfy cardigan from Target, knee socks and Doc Martens. Oh, and a maple ice cream cone hiding my face.

Handbags and Hugs,

Astor

Happy Dog Box - For Trixie's Birthday Party!

Trixie just celebrated her birthday! I, of course, had to host a birthday party for her and invite her friends to celebrate with us.

Our Happy Dog Box arrived just in time for the party and it was perfect! All of Trixie's friends were just as excited as we were to check out all of the goodies in this month’s box. 

This Monster Mouth treat dispensing dog toy kept everyone occupied all day! Extra bonus – it is designed to massage gums and help keep your dog’s teeth clean.

CloudStar’s Dynamo Dog functional treats Hip & Joint formula.

Jump Your Bones dog treats, with aroma, flavor, protein, vitamins, minerals and enzymes make these tasty and good for your pup

Woofables crunchy handmade biscuits that are all-natural and have no preservatives or additives.

Barkworthies all-natural, premium dog treats. These treats are 100% digestible and use free range, grass fed cattle.

Earth Rated poop bags have a lavender scent and were created to help care for the environment!

By the end of the party everyone was exhausted!

Perfectly Glossed Kisses,

Sutton

New York Girl Street Style Inspiration: Williamsburg

Our first New York Girl Street Style post was a SMASH. Smash meaning I personally had fun writing it so now you must all be subjected to more of them, MWAHAHAHAHA. Today, the Williamsburg girl. Because the Williamsburg girl has definitely become one of the most prominent style personalities in New York. Frankly, this style identity is often mocked, and I am not going to defend certain aspects of it. It’s true, the hipsterdom can be taken over the top. Which is why we are not going to focus on the Williamsburg girl that joins the masses with a sort of aren’t-I-ironic-in-a-post-ironic way, punctuating her look with a fanny pack and rattail hairdo. What I’d like to do is remind naysayers that there IS still an incredibly stylish Williamsburg girl, who resents the rep her neighborhood has gotten, or doesn’t care enough to pay attention to it at all. She’s creative, she’s undeniably individualistic, she’s sophisticated and a little daring, and she barely tries at all. The Williamsburg girl choose breezy dresses that are striking in their simplicity and accessorizes with barely-there accessories that somehow make a statement in their minimalism. Like her East Village counterpart, she likes vintage tees. She takes a tee-and-jean combo to a whole other level with an elegant, sweeping camel coat. The look is unique in its bohemian twist – it’s what I imagine the old New York, Patti Smith’s New York, Bob Dylan’s West Village, to have dressed like. Hippies that live in the city now and are just a bit darker and more sophisticated. The Williamsburg girl can infuse an edgy Wang look with sweeping, breezy, feminine style. Think maxi dresses, sundresses, eyelet, leather, overalls, distressed denim, barely-there tees, Birkenstocks, Converses, strappier-than-strappy flat sandals, brogues, slippers, vintage coats and structured satchels.

 via The Sartorialist

Here are the staples you can build your wardrobe on to work the look:

The biker jacket. (I know, a lot of neighborhoods have this in common.)

 $578 at All Saints

The wide-brimmed hat.

 $50 at Sole Society

The ethereal vintage or vintage-esque maxi dress.

 $320, 100% NY by Daniel Silverstein at Bona Drag

The fresh-from-the-farm ankle boots.

 $287, H by Hudson at Lori's Shoes

The flannel shirt.

 $50, LNA at theOutnet

The perfect, feather-weight tee.

$35 at Mango

The overalls.

$139, J Brand at Barney's

The high-waisted jeans.

$68 at Topshop

The strappy sandals.

$68 at Free People

The white Converses.

$56 at Converse

The camera bag. 

 $228 at Marc by Marc Jacobs

Handbags and Hugs,

Astor

Beauty Secrets Revealed Volume IX

Last month, we had a giveaway and I asked all of you lovely readers to send in

YOUR favorite beauty secrets. I had to go with Marcie!

1.) Marcie from Florida said "I place olive oil on my elbows to keep them from being dry and cracking."

2.) Stop Smudging Eye Makeup:

If you’re always resembling a raccoon no matter what type of mascara you use, then this is the secret for you. Put a coat of clear mascara on top of your black mascara. The clear will keep it in place all day.  

3.) Fade-Free Locks:

If you color your hair, use sulfate-free shampoo - no more color fading!

4.) Long, Luxurious (Fake) Lashes:

Always apply mascara on top of your fake lashes. This will leave them looking natural. 

5.) Nail Polish that Lasts:

If you know you won’t be able to get a mani for a while, chose a textured nail polish. This type of polish will hold off longer before chipping.

Perfectly Glossed Kisses,

Sutton