Rain, Rain Go Away

 

   Outfit Details // Dress, Marshall's | Flats, Payless (simiar here) | Umbrella, (similar here) //  

          Makeup //| Eye-makeup, I used the shadows 'Verve', 'Pistol', and 'Blackout' from the Naked2 Palete by Urban Decay to create this smokey eye + e.l.f. liquid eyeliner + Ulta false lashes (the self adhesive kind) + L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in 'Carbon Black' + NYX Stay Matte Foundation and NYX Blotting Powder + e.l.f bronzer // 

Photos by Chet Overall of Overall Photoworks 

For today's post, I teamed up with my super talented photographer friend Chet. We shot in the French Quarter and (fun fact) it was actually my very first 'legit' shoot! I even did my own hair/makeup and now have the utmost respect every MUA I know. False lashes...I don't know how you do it. 

Although it didn't actually rain, the weather in/around New Orleans has been so nasty lately, it's been nearly impossible to do any sort of outfit shoot whatsoever. I figured this post would be fitting and I'm OBSESSED with how they turned out. 

Be sure to check to follow Chet on Insta to see more of his killer photography!


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Blazer

    Outfit Details // Blazer, Express (via Marshall's) similar, here | Tank top, H&M | Jeans, Forever21 |  Leopard Sandals, Target (old) | Rings, Porter Lyons + Trendznola + Vince Camuto | Necklace, H&M //

As I've mentioned before in previous posts, I've been focusing on editing my wardrobe and investing in good-quality staple pieces.

 Everyone should own at least one black blazer. Blazers can be paired with just about anything and are - in my opinion, one of the most versatile pieces you can own. They also add just the right amount of sophistication to an outfit without coming across as overly formal. I've worn mine to countless business meetings, formal events, and brunches. 

I had been on the hunt for the 'perfect blazer' for quite sometime before discovering this gem at my local Marshall's. (I was lucky enough to find it for less than $30!) It was perfect. I was so impressed by the quality and fit the discounted price was just icing on the cake. You can even cuff the sleeves, if you're feeling a bit preppy that day. 

There are so many different styles and stores to choose from when looking for a blazer and it can be kind of intimidating (at least it is for me) I found these articles [ here and here ] to be very helpful and informative.