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What To Wear

Jessica Simpson Dany

An Dyer in Jessica Simpson Grey Dany | JC Penney Dome Ring | Louis Vuitton Saleya Gm | H&M Navy Sportcoat | Pinkzone Wooden Necklace | Frankie B Wide Leg Cuffed Jeans | Forever 21 Burnout V Neck Tee

I’d been coveting these Jessica Simpson Dany’s since I saw them on the likes of Rumi Neely, Jennine Jacob and Fashion Snag last year. Why didn’t I buy them? I have no clue. They’re not overly expensive… I do recall them being sold out everywhere early Spring 2010… maybe I just gave up searching and instead, just drooled over them for more than a year? I must have been out of my mind. Anyway, I recently saw them available at Zappos and Macy’s along with a few other retailers so my loving husband ordered them for me 😀 I got them in this grey and a plum purple velvet (that I’ve yet to wear). I especially love how sky-high they are… see, my husband is a foot taller than me. One whole foot – a full twelve inches! Wearing these babies barely brings me to his cheek lol but it makes it nice not to have to strain my neck and tippy toe to give him a kiss 😉

Xox,
An

What To Wear

Navy Poncho – yes, another one.

An Dyer in Navy H&M Poncho | Grey Foreign Exchange Jeggings | Patent Leather Navy Seychelles Wedges | Grey Banana An Lenny Sunglasses | Louis Vuitton Ribera Mm | Michael Kors Watch

Maybe, I’m the only one that notices or maybe I really do have a [slight] shopping problem. I’ve mentioned it before but I have this habit of buying whatever item I like in every color it comes in. On the surface, it doesn’t sound so bad, right? But I do this with everything- jeans, tops, outerwear, skirts, shoes, bags, accessories… and maybe, it gets a little repetative. Case in point, this poncho. I bought it in grey, creme and navy. Another example? My Steve Madden Raven boots; I bought them in both the taupe and black patent leather. In fact, they also came in glittery versions and I would have bought those too if they had them in my size. If I don’t buy it in every color it comes in, I’ll kick myself later for not. Those Seychelle wedges I’m wearing here? They also came in black and cranberry and I still think about them and wonder why I didn’t buy those colors too. They’re comfy and perfect for work or out to brunch but unfortunately, they’re no longer available (as far as I know). Even more frustrating is when an item I like is available in similar shades, say charcoal, black and navy. I’ll end up at the store for as long as I can debating on which color to buy and whether or not to buy them all. Sure, I’ll know they’re different but if I were to wear them three days in a row (which I’d never but just hypothetically of course) others would think I was wearing the same thing since the colors are close.

So what do you think? Is it an issue I need to address or just a personality quirk?

Xox,
An

Shopping

Giuseppe Zanotti – now THIS is Mardi Gras!

My fingers are practically trembling as I type this. Giuseppe Zanotti at over 50%+ off on RueLaLa.com (no, I’m not being sponsored or paid to post this, I’m really just THAT excited!)… but I’ve been buying too many shoes lately so I might have to practice some self-restraint. But then again, today is Mardi Gras, right? Does indulging in shoe shopping count? What if I gave up shopping for shoes for Lent? Who am I kidding. That’s not going to happen (don’t get me wrong, I’ll definitely give up something difficult but shoes is not going to be it – I did that last year ;))

Xox,
An

What To Wear

Valentine’s Day in March

Stuart Weitzman Puente Platforms | Forever 21 Tutu Dress, Studded Belt & Rhinestone Sharks Tooth Necklace | Aldo Studded Clutch | JC Penney Lace Tights & Studded Ring

Just kidding. I have no explanation for this other than lagging and posting it three weeks after the fact. I should also mention, this is a repeat outfit that never made it to my blog because the pictures didn’t come out as expected. I wore this same dress to a friend’s wedding last year… at least I’m recycling, right? ;p

My husband surprised me with reservations to my favorite San Diego restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, for Valentine’s Day last month. I know it’s not only in San Diego but it’s my all time favorite here 🙂 aside from having amazing food and ambiance, it also brings back childhood memories of dining with my family here. My Dad is a red meat-eating man (he likes them rare!) so I grew up enjoying many of San Diego’s best steak houses and of them all, Ruth’s Chris is still hands down my favorite local restaurant.

Xox,
An

Beauty

Friend Friday: Beauty products

I promise, more posts to come next week. This week has… again… been hectic.

Brandon Kidd Photography of An Dyer Wedding Makeup by Rita Nguyen

Makeup by Rita Nguyen & Photo by Brandon Kidd Photography from my wedding!

When I originally started my blog, I intended it to be about Fashion, Food, DIY & Beauty. If you’re a regular reader, you would have noticed that so far, I’ve only gotten as far as Fashion and food 🙂 whoops! Beauty and DIY are definitely things I enjoy and love, but taking photos and time to blog them is another story… Although I do have a beauty post lined up for next week or so, I was so excited when I received the list of questions for this week’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday post from ModlyChic. It’s the perfect way to get me into the beauty, along with fashion and food of course, groove!

1. What’s your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher-end product?
I’m guilty of only using department store brand products ranging from my Boscia skincare regimen to my collection of MAC shadows, NARS blushes and practically every mascara on the market. I’m aware that many drug store makeup brands are owned by the higher end brands but there’s just something about the luxe packaging and overall quality of the product that, to me, just cannot compare. That being said, I have ventured into drug store brands in the past and am a fan of Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation and their mascaras. Maybe I’ll use them again one day but right now, I really enjoy the quality of the higher end products. My favorite is currently Makeup Forever’s Smoky Lash mascara. It doesn’t seem to smudge on me and makes my perpetually straight boring lashes, slightly curl up and look longer! (That is – when I don’t wear false lashes.)

2. Is there one type of product that is your go-to, can’t live without?
MAC Liquidlast liner in Point Black. It is simply amazing. At first, I loved its glossy sheen and staying power but what really made me fall head over heels for it was our trip to Cabo San Lucas a few years ago. I wore it on the long flight that consisted of me falling asleep and rubbing my face into a blanket (and my then boyfriend, now husband’s shoulder), during high humidity excursions and even during our lazy lounging in the pool days. You heard me right, I said IN the pool as in diving, splashing around in the water, hair soaked and playing mermaid. My eye liner was in tact, never smudged and never transferred onto anything, not a towel or my husband’s dress shirts lol and still amazing the rest of the day. It’s hardcore. So much so that you have you used a serious oil based eye makeup remover to get it off… but nothing can compete. It’s my holy grail.

3. What’s the best hair product you’ve ever used?
I’m a huge fan of Bumble and Bumble products. I love how their Styling Crème gives me great volume when I apply it to my roots and holds my curls or straightening when applied to my strands and ends before I blowdry. I also love their DeFrizz product because it doesn’t feel greasy (even on my hands after!), gives amazing shine and makes my hair feel so soft – plus it rids me of frizz of course, too.

4. Fess up, what’s the worst beauty look you’ve tried to rock and look back at now with a little shame or apprehension that you actually did that?
Red Lipstick. It just does NOT work for me regardless of how little eye makeup I wear – I just end up looking ridiculous! Don’t get me wrong though, I think it looks amazing on other people but maybe it’s my complexion? I don’t know but I just cannot pull it off.

5. When it comes to beauty products, we all use the same basic products. What do you use that helps show off your personal flare and personality?
I’d have to say it’s false eyelashes. I’m always wearing them (except when I’m at my day job because it’s kind of a waste since I just sit in my office and rarely see people). Whether it’s to a fabulous event or just running errands, you’ll more than likely catch me wearing a pair.

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

Makeup by Rita Nguyen

Brandon Kidd Photography

Xox,
An