Beauty: Dewy Fresh

The Vogue way:

The "I can't afford Nars and Tom Ford makeup" way (aka my way):

Burt's Bees Peony Lip Shimmer: $5.00

Maybelline's Expert Wear Eye Shadow Chic Naturals in Champagne Fizz: $3.00

Use as a duo in replacement for the lipstick and highlighter shown in the video above. I chose Burt's Bees lip shimmer instead of an average lipstick because it is light, glossy, and all natural; when trying actual lipstick I found that it was hard to gage how much to put on and that it was harder to apply. You can buy both Burt's Bees Peony Lip Shimmer and Maybelline's Expert Wear Eye Shadow Chic Naturals in Champagne Fizz in your local drugstore. 

Note: I have a very fair complexion so the shade Peony works for me, if you have a darker complexion, consider looking at the Burt's Bees website to decide which of their twenty-four shades would work best for your skin.



This is a great look whether you are going for a casual or more formal look, and I love how versatile it is. Dress it up with a chic cat-eye or just leave-it-be for a fresh-looking face.

Style Icon: Miroslava Duma

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A highlight from all the weeks of the antecedent Fashion Week and spotlighted for her upmost urban style, Miroslava Duma has been more recently taken in by the U.S. as our (and my) newest fashion muse. The Russian beauty and former editor of Harper's Bazaar Russia, has been photographed for her innovative looks by regular street-goers to Vogue magazine. She incorporates trendy aspects to a whole nether level, going all out with traits of modern trends while adding much of her own personality. Currently a freelance writer for many publications as well as her own blog, Büro 24/7, Miroslava has internationally influenced the world of fashion. Her style so avant-garde: chic and new, embodying all the best features in fashion.

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Miroslava Duma's blog is full of the arising style icons, events, street looks, and just about anything you can think of regarding fashion. As it started out as such a small blog, it's inspirational to see the large production it has grown to today. Duma earns her front row spots she gets reserved for just about every major fashion show as well as the publicity she gets for her daring outfits. Seeing her bold sense motivates others in a sort of movement, ultimately adding up to an immense effect on how people dress. Her other iconic figures before had the same sort of sense that allowed them to bring a sort of aura into practically any room they went into.

Photo courtesy: Harpers Bazaar (1 and 4), Elle (5), Vogue, Neiman Marcus Blog (3),

Beauty: Vogue's Cat Eye

Style Icon: Florence Welch

Most widely known as, 'the girl from Florence and the Machine', Florence Welch has (to say the least) made her mark on the fashion world. A sort of aura presents itself when encompassing her; her fiery red hair, porcelain skin, and almost inexplainable style makes for a stand-out figure. Florence's music reflects her upmost personality also shown in her fashion choices. Making countless appearances on Vogue's "10 Best Dressed" list and gracing their cover, she has also been described by Vogue as being "one of the rising stars in fashion."
Her eccentric personality goes along perfectly with her many Alexander McQueen ensembles and Givenchy gowns, displayed below. Florence's style is one that people gaze and can't imagine themselves being able to pull it off. What makes her clothes able to "fit" her is her confidence and upmost uniqueness; something that nobody has to acquire, they just have to embrace it. As cheesy as it sounds, taking the quirky differences is what creates fashion verses average or commercial clothes. Florence Welch is a prime example; not just wearing clothes but having them accentuate herself. 

Photo Courtesy of Vogue

Vogue photo-shoot

Florence sporting Alexander McQueen

On the cover of Vogue

In Marc Jacobs

Wearing Alexander McQueen

In Gucci

Preforming at The Temple of Dendur of the Metropolitan Museum of Art