Looking Glasses

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Even though I no longer live on the west coast, I remain enamored of the easy style, relaxed fashions and laid back attitudes. The recent neon mirrored aviator trend encapsulates all of the above, and my boyfriend and I used our first road trip of the year as an excuse to run out and buy them—pinkish orange for me and bluish green for him.  Even though I won’t be wearing mine along the shores of the Pacific Ocean anytime soon, I can promise that I’ll be looking out through them at the fresh water waves on Lake Michigan this summer.

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About Face

Jerry Hall

On a recent lazy afternoon, I had finally had the chance to sit down and watch the HBO documentary About Face. I’ve always been captivated by the world of fashion and modeling, but I’ve had to get my media fix from sources such as The Making of the Swimsuit Issue and the early years of America’s Next Top Model. I’ve never been able to bring myself to watch any of the recent reality shows on the topic. 

Luckily, in the last few years, there has been a number of sophisticated films offering a peak into the exclusive industry including: Bill Cunningham New York, The September Issue, and Valentino: The Last Emperor. It seems that About Face can now be added to the list. The models interviewed are timeless and, while watching Jerry Hall throw her head back and laugh, I found myself wishing that I could have been around in their respective heydays.

Carmen Dell'Orefice

Isabella Rossellini

Carol Alt

China Machado

Christie Brinkley

Fresh Faced

Most girls have a unique selection of go-to products that can be used to achieve certain looks. Whereas there’s nothing that I love more than a bright lipstick or a smoky eye, I realize that bold makeup isn’t always office-appropriate. That’s why I usually try to keep it simple during the weekday, using just enough of these so that I don’t look as if I just rolled out of bed (even if I did). 

1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, $19.50

2. Sara Happ Limited Edition Green Apple Lip Scrub, $24

3. Anastasia Brow Duality, $23

4. Sephora Colorful Duo Eyeshadow, $16

5. Origins A Perfect World Face Cleanser, $21.50

6. Nars The Multiple in Orgasm, $39

7. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $24

8. Kiehls Tinted Lip Balm, $9.50

9. Estee Lauder Idealist, $58

10. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat, $40