RED & WHITE LACE + ROCKSBOX

RED LACE TOP: H&M - SAME HERE - $35   //   WHITE LACE SKIRT: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $13   //   BOW BELT: FIORE - SIMILAR HERE - $ 78  //   LEOPARD HEELS: BCBG (DSW) - SIMILAR HERE - $59

It finally happened. I was able to wear a skirt again! Thank you weather gods, I sincerely appreciated the sneak peek. Unfortunately, we are back to boots for the time being. Well, on a brighter note - how cute are these studs? I just had to buy them from my very first Rocksbox order, because I couldn't think of sending them back. Good news? You can get your own first month of Rocksbox FREE by using the promo code: simplysabrinaxoxo code. Do it. 

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CALL ME MIDI - 30X30 - Day 10

Black Sweater: Express - Same Here - $35   //   Midi Skirt: Asos - Similar Here & Here - $33   //   

Heels: JLO for Kohls - Same Here - $30   //   Gold Belt: Mango - Similar Here - $6

It's outfit number 10 (and the end of the month #sad) of my 30 x 30 and it's the first time that i've worn this midi skirt. I adore the look that this knee length skirt gives, and certainly plan on investing in more. This beauty is from Asos, but I definitely want to get another bright color, preferably in chiffon, and perhaps pleated. 

I think the best way to first experiment with midi skirts is black (of course), a low kitten heel, and a subtle pop of color. I went with gold here, but there are lots of options. As a petite girl, this style wasn't something that I thought would look good on me, but I was pleasantly surprised. There are great options out there for both midi skirts & dresses, so give it try.

How do you feel about the Midi trend?

GOLD HARDWARE: Black on Black Shirt Dress

Dress: Sister Swap - Similar Here - $50
Belt - H&M - Similar Here - $7 (black gold)
Opaque Tights - Similar Here - $20
Boots - H&M - Same Here - $119
Watch: Anne Klein - Similar Here - $65

I'm a classic gal. I wear way too much black, an occasional smokey eye, and i've gone through 3 MAC nude lipsticks (my favorite is 'Cherish') this year. Although, ever since my engagement party back in August, i've changed a little bit. I can trace this life altering decision back to one single person: my makeup artist. 

I strongly believe that every so often, you should get your makeup done. It can be by a friend, by a professional, or by your sister - mother - daughter. Why? I'll tell you why. Because change is good and others see you differently then you see yourself. 

For as long as I can remember i've been an up-top girl. All eyes, no lip. 
Ask my the one thing I would die without: 

eyeliner...
no mascara...
no definitely eyeliner...
Does my Urban Decay kit with shadow, primer, liner, and mascara count as one??

But things have changed & I have evolved. 

My makeup artist asked me to take a risk and allow her to try out a "bright berry" lipstick on me. Uh.. say what? The only berries that are going near my mouth will end up in my stomach. No, thank you. But she insisted, and boy am I glad she did. She was right. 

Bright lipsticks completely light up my face and there is no need for anything more than a brush of light eyeshadow and a swipe of mascara (okay, some eyeliner too.. no addict can quit cold turkey) The point is that I did it and i'm happy I did. Signature Scarlet, Amethyst Potion, Mandarin Rapture? Yes. I. Will. 

This epiphany resulted in a major lip product haul otherwise known as me going a little crazy at CVS last week. I have a few new products and I will be reviewing them for you soon.

Take my advice, try something new things weekend. You might be surprised.
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