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    Excuses, excuses, excuses…

    First off, I was shocked when I logged in today to see that my number of visitors has stayed consistent – thank you all for still being interested and visiting and I apologize for not updating or posting in so long. You all deserve an explanation…

    Life is hectic – as it always is and always has been. This is a little different though…. see, we’re moving. A career opportunity for advancement presented itself and my husband and I decided it’s the right place at the right time. We’re newlyweds, in our mid twenties, and a couple of years away from expanding our family. We’ve grown up here and although we’ve traveled near and far, it was always something that we wanted to do and now is the time to do it.

    Photo by Howell Michael via AllPosters.com

    We’re moving to The City. Well, the big, bad, west coast “city” that is 🙂 … I love saying that because it sounds like we’re from a small town when we’re really not. In actuality – we’re moving from California’s second largest city to its number one largest. San Diego → Los Angeles. Although they’re both big, boy are they different… we’re looking forward to the good and the bad. We’ve both frequently visited (a couple of times a month?) but living there will be new and is definitely exciting.

    So, with the combination of future home hunting, planning, packing and moving – I’m sorry May hasn’t been an active blogging month but I promise come June, I’ll be back at it with lots of fun posts (including our trip to Vegas a few weeks back and pics from my Birthday a couple of weeks ago ;)).

    Bear with me!! Xox,
    An

    What To Wear

    ShoeDazzle Privy

    Happy Easter, all!! I hope you all had a fun-filled weekend!

    I apologize for disappearing last week, I was in Vegas for 5 days and life’s been hectic ever since.

    H&M Floral Dress | Forever 21 Bow Ring | Michael Kors Blush Hobo & Watch | ShoeDazzle Privy Peeptoe Platforms

    H&M Floral Dress | Forever 21 Bow Ring | Michael Kors Blush Hobo & Watch | ShoeDazzle Privy Peeptoe Platforms

    This is out of character for me – posting outfit photos so soon after wearing it. I’m usually a few weeks behind; aren’t you proud of me? I actually have about two weeks worth of photos including from Vegas that should have been posted prior to this one but since it was a holiday 🙂 I didn’t want to wait.

    I got this adorable dress at the H&M in Cesar’s Forum Shoppes. It’s by far the biggest and best H&M I’ve ever been to. 3 stories of H&M goodies, oh my! The shoes? ShoeDazzle. I was so impressed when I received them in the mail. These photos do not do them justice. They’re beautiful, the cut is so sexy, they fit perfectly and are such a fun mix of muted nude with a pop of neon, highlighter yellow! I will definitely be wearing the heck out of these this spring and summer. Plus they were only forty dollars including shipping!! I <3 ShoeDazzle 😀

    ShoeDazzle Privy

    H&M Floral Dress | Forever 21 Bow Ring | Michael Kors Blush Hobo & Watch | ShoeDazzle Privy Peeptoe Platforms

    An Dyer wearing ShoeDazzle Privy

    An Dyer in H&M Floral Dress, Forever 21 Ring, Michael Kors Blush Hobo

    An Dyer's ShoeDazzle Privy

    Xox,
    An

    Beauty

    Urban Decay Naked

    Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Score, Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Peroxide, Urban Decay Lipstick in LoveChild

    Remember this shopping trip? I didn’t really mention what I bought but part of my purchases… I loaded up on some Urban Decay goodies including their cream blush, lipstick, gloss and shadow palette. unfortunately, the cream blush (aka Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint) didn’t work for me. I tried applying it with a brush, sponge and my fingers but it didn’t seem to glide on at all. It did however glide OFF my foundation – no bueno. I personally think it would be great for those (lucky few) who don’t wear foundation. The lipstick was good but the lipgloss (aka Lip Junkie in Peroxide) was amazing. I love how it tingles your lips, but doesn’t burn like Lip Venom, and makes them look so plump and luscious.

    An Dyer Wearing Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Peroxide and Urban Decay Lipstick in LoveChild

    Luscious, right? Maybe? 😉

    I’ve also been in LOVE with Urban Decay’s Naked Palette. I’ve literally worn some kind of combination of it every day since I laid my little hands on it. It’s seriously perfect.

    Urban Decay Naked Palette

    Urban Decay Naked Palette

    I had a photo of my eye makeup to post but I’m not so crazy about it now… so I’ll spare you all 🙂 just know that in every post after this one, there’s a 90% chance I’m wearing shadow from this palette lol

    Xox,
    An

    Casual - Everyday Style What To Wear

    Breakfast at Neiman’s

    Ok, more like brunch.

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Black Jeggings, Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring, Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket (gifted) | Brass Plum Grey Tee | Forever 21 Black Jeggings, Black Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf | JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring | Michael Kors Patent Python Embossed Hobo | Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    Like I’ve mentioned before, shopping with my Mom is one of my favorite activities and there’s no better start to a day of shopping with her than brunch. If there’s a Neiman Marcus at the mall we’re shopping at, even better. Not just for their drool worthy array of wearable art but also for their amazing little rooftop gem, Neiman Marcus’ Zodiac Restaurant. I remember coming here for lunch after early mornings of shopping with my Mom when I was just a little girl 🙂 The view is incredible, the food is delicious and the accessibility to beautiful fashion just steps away is unmatched.

    (I’ve included more shots of the Sam Edelman Lorissa’s and my crackle nail polish as promised 🙂 )

    An Dyer Sam Edelman Lorissa in Black Leather

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Black Jeggings, Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring, Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring

    An Dyer Forever 21 Chartreuse Scarf and JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring

    An Dyer in Forever 21 Black Jeggings, Hot Pink with Black Crackle Shatter Nail Polish, and Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring 2

    An Dyer China Glaze Grey Crackle Polish over Hot Pink Nails

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Fashion Valley San Diego Butterflies

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Black Jeggings, Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring, Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Fashion Valley San Diego

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Evian by Issey Miyake

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Lemon Shrimp Salad

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Trio Salad

    An Dyer in Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Raspberry Soufle topped with Creme Brulee and fresh berries

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring at Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant Non Fat Latte

    An Dyer in Topshop Black Waterfall Jacket, Brass Plum Grey Tee, Forever 21 Turban Headband and Chartreuse Scarf, JC Penny Plum Crystal Ring at Nordstrom

    Xox,
    An

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    Beauty

    Friend Friday: Spring Trends

    I was so excited when I received this week’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday post questions from ModlyChic: What are the top 5 Spring trends that you are looking forward to seeing/sporting this season?

    🙂 Here they are:

    Halston Herritage Pleated Chiffon Gown

    Chiffon

    Alexander Wang Lia Crossbody Bag

    Blush and Nude Tones + Anything Studded

    Christian Louboutin Mago Cap-Toe Two-Tone Pump

    Unexpected Pops of Colors

    Alexis Bittar Hand-Sculpted Lucite Jewelry

    Whimsical Lucite Accessories

    Carolina Herrera SS11

    Sun Kissed and Fresh Faced Make Up

    Interested in joining in on the fun to? See information about Fashion Beauty Friend Friday here

    Xox,
    An