GA-DE Beauty Video

Finally! Another beauty video!

I really hope there comes a time when I'll be able to turn these around more quickly than six months. Regardless, I still really love how YouTube is bringing me back into the realm of filming and editing.

I do want to call out this is my first First Impressions video and GA-DE Cosmetics was kind of enough to gift me one of their full collections. I captured the good, the bad and the not-so-ugly on video. Take a look below!

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If you have any questions about the products used, leave me a comment (or tweet me) and I'll get back to you. For simplicity, I've also listed the products used down below.

Products Used:
Cover Fx Mattifying Primer / Jesse's Girl Eye Shadow Primer / Maybelline Fit Me Foundation / Beauty Blender / Maybelline's BetterSkin / Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit / GADE Palette / Urban Decay Naked Flush / GADE High Precision Eyeliner / L'oreal Brow Stylist Plumper Brow Gel / GADE Idyllic Mascara / GADE Soft Satin Lipstick / L'Oreal Infallible 8HR Pro Gloss

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The Little Pink Dress I Almost Forgot About

This season, I've been trying to go above and beyond to organize my little space of the internet and life. I cleared out my inboxes and then got rid of any old paperwork from 2016. And let me tell you... it felt great clearing out all that useless clutter.

Among the clutter, I found a few old photo sessions that never made it live - which sucks because if I were to think back to that day I clearly remember being frantic, late and/or cold.

I need to do better about posting them all and on time.

Regardless, I'm going to go ahead and post them all even if it doesn't seem seasonally appropriate :). And with that I bring you the first "found" look - the pale pink Ramy Brook dress that I (still to this day) adore!

It's incredibly sheer so it's definitely not for the meek but I highly advise wearing a sheer tube layering piece underneath, like this.

Dress: Ramy Brook (similar style)  Sunglasses: The Row (similar style)  Coat: Planet London (similar style)  Boots: Sam Edelman (similar & under $100)  Necklace: My Own (similar)  Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane (similar style)  Purse: Rebecca Minkoff  Lip Tint: Rosy Lips via Vaseline

I recall taking these photos when there was a still a chill in the air which explains the wool coat haha. But I would still style it the same way at the same temperatures.

But once summer hits, I lose the coat and the over the knee boots and go with something a little more practical and cute like gladiator sandals and possibly an oversized denim jacket.

If this sheer isn't your style take a look at Ramy Brook for other options. They have so many cute dresses and tops for the Boheme in all of us.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Made in NYC: Modern Vice

It's been a while since I've looked in my own backyard and took a good look at the designers and startups that call New York City home. In fact, it's been a little over two years which is kind of embarrassing on my end because there is so much good stuff happening here ALL THE TIME.

Luckily for me, I was invited to tour Jordan Adoni's Modern Vice, where each boot is designed and handcrafted in the heart of the Garment District.

Modern Vice has the perfect boots for each season in all sorts of textures, colors, and hardware. Each boot feels luxurious and is only made with the highest quality to last a lifetime. There's truly something for everyone. And if you haven't already heard of this blogger and celebrate favorite brand I implore you to take a peek at their Instagram page.

For those who are looking for something truly unique, Modern Vice allows you to customize your very own pair of shoes. They're so great at creating fast custom, one-of-kind designs they tend to co-design with bloggers pretty frequently. 

Stop by their site and support your local NYC business: www.modernvice.com

Photos by Lauren Listor.