Polka Dots and Purple Lips

 

 Black and white polka dot tee- Zara. Black shorts with gold detailing- Zara. Black strap flats- Madewell. 

 

MAC's Plumful. Purple-tinted lips are sooo incredibly fab. I've been wearing this color  as a lovely, sheer, everyday lip for a couple years and it never lets down.

-Ellen

Gorgeous Croatia Lakes

OK, Plitvice Lakes goes down in my history books as one of the best hikes EVER. Plitvice in Croatia is a national park with 16 lakes, interconnected by waterfalls. At each and ever turn, Ellen and I were stunned by the lush mountains and azure colored water. We did a 12 miler at almost 90 degrees that day (yes, in my flip flops) but it was worth every second. Hike included walking right up to the waterfalls and on small wooden zigzag plank bridges. Unforgettable. Check out its beauty! 

On Naomi: Top and shorts, F21. Flip flops, Havaiana. Sunnies, H&M
On Ellen: Top, Pacsun. Shorts, F21. Boots, Topshop

xoxo, Naomi

NARS Foreplay

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I am a HUGE fan of NARS blushes. In my cosmetics life I have owned and loved Orgasm, Super Orgasm and Oasis. (Their bronzers are out of this world as well.) Whenever I pass by the rows of NARS blushes, I am just taken by the sheer painterly quality of each blush- the rich mix of colors that aid in dimension, and always a hint of some delectable gold tint or shimmer. So when I came upon the NARS blush palette in Foreplay, I was blown away. I was instantly reminded of a jewelry box filled with a mix and match of colors that are just so. darn. PRETTY! There is the standard peach Orgasm, perfect for an everyday flush. I absolutely adore the bright dolly pink tone, as well as the stunning reddish-coral; both shades used to complete very different looks. But the winner for me here has to be the gold. Blending the gold shimmer with the other blushes just gives it that extra oomph. You can also use the gold as an eyeshadow, as a highlighter on the tops of cheeks, down the nose bridge, on the cupid's bow... (basically everywhere.. GOLD EVERYWHERE!!)

 

I'm wearing the reddish blush mixed with the gold shimmer. On my lips is MAC's Ruby Woo. 

-Ellen 

OOTD 9/25

 

Peplum shirt by CottonOn, Jeans by A&F, Leopard print shoes by Aldo, Earrings by 5th Ave Street vendor, Bag by BE&D

-Ellen 

A Very Happy Purr-thday

 Get it? Purr-thday. ;)

You'll find that in my fashion choices, hairstyle and makeup choices, I love to flirt dangerously close to the realm of the retro and rockabilly. This birthday outfit was no different.

 

Animal print sweater & coral tap shorts by Forever 21 

 Opting for MAC's Rebel yet again.

Caught Metric's amazing show at Radio City Music Hall.

 

-Ellen

Romperoo Pt. 2

 

This is one of my absolute favorite rompers- a great buy that I swoop from out of the closet all too often. A perfect day-to-night romper, I usually rock this cute number on a night out. Easiness and comfort never looked so good in this black chiffon one-piece. The delicate floral prints and kimono-inspired style drapes beautifully- coupled with enough comfort to work it on the dance floor.

 

Romper and boots by Urban Outfitters

-Ellen 

Romperoo

Its taken me a long time, but i've really come to embrace the romper. Its just so easy. I love that I can throw one on, pair with some cute shoes and be on my way (no "what bottoms go with this top?" necessary). A summer staple for sure, but I've tried to transition it into fall by pairing with some ankle heels. This romper was the perfect outfit for my date last night - it was an amazingly warm San Francisco evening and we were on our way to dinner at Bar Tartine in the Mission. This particular romper works for a night look because of its thicker material and hint of sparkle. 

You can really give your romper some personality by dressing it with a cute belt or statement jewelry. I went with this long, drapey necklace

An oldie but goodie - I found these dominatrix-esque heels in my closet and they are perfect for the fall! A fun alternative to the ankle bootie, IMHO

Topshop romper, Madewell necklace, Zara heels

- Naomi

Rooftop Nights

 Top and leggings by Forever 21, Belt by J Crew, Shoes from Japan, Earrings from 5th St street vendor

-Ellen

Of Street Bling and Pink Lips

 

Never doubt your friends the jewelry street vendors on 5th Ave near Union Square. Yes, they might be swimming in knockoff Van Cleef and Arpels, but I for one am not affording the real stuff any time soon. Look closely and often and you're bound to find little treasures like the one above- stacked gold necklaces with fun shapes and designs that will give any solid-colored outfit a swift kick in the pants.

I live by the law of the cat eye and the done-up lip. Today I am wearing Too Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream in Fuchsia Shock, and yes, the product lives by all the promises encoded in its extra long name. Bold fuchsia in a deliciously rich cream lipstick-gloss... it's the perfect combination of color and moisture.

-Ellen

Ljubljana Part 2

Besides strolling the gorgeous city streets of Ljubljana, one of the coolest things we did in that city was check out the Postojna Caves! Absolutely breathtaking and it felt like a dream.  Its the biggest known Slovenian cave system and 2 million years old. We got to ride a train deep into the subterranean caves, where we saw drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains that created unforgettable impressions! 

Forever21 chambray shirt, Foreign Exchange high waisted shorts, Vintage sunglasses, Kooba Crosby Hobo Bag

-Naomi

Ljubljana Lovin'

 

The capital of Slovenia and record holder for biggest mess of consecutive consonants in a name, Ljubljana is the STUNNING city Naomi and I visited this past summer. Imagine equal parts cobblestone roads, enchanted bookstores and lush farmers markets where you can nosh on fresh fruits on the spot.. Ljubljana is a dream. 

Sunglasses by Anthropologie, Sweater by Madewell, pearl mesh collar Necklace by Topshop, High-waisted dark denim shorts by Topshop, Striped socks by Madewell, Brown leather buckled boots by Topshop, Structured bag gifted by mom from Taiwan

-Ellen 

Polka Dots in Munich

This summer, Ellen and I ventured to Germany. This was taken in Munich! I loved Munich... German beer and gummies were had daily. More pictures from our Europe excursion to come!

-Naomi

Baraschi top, Forever21 shorts, JCrew glitter flats (similar here)

It's Always Sunny in West Village

 Going ScarJo in this shiz

Another gorgeous and sunny day in the West Village!

Romper by Forever21, Necklace by Francesca's Collections, Black boots by Ecote via Urban Outfitters

-Ellen

Wine Country

Last weekend, Ellen and I went to Napa Valley to celebrate our parents anniversary! Napa is just a quick one hour drive from San Francisco, and we are lucky to live so close. Wine, sunshine and good food? Yes, please! We enjoyed some delicious Hog Island seafood outside, Three Twins ice cream and an amazing dinner at Redd. Congrats to our parents who have such a strong and loving bond :) 

{Exploring artisan and local foods at Oxbow Public Market, a must visit if you are in Napa!}

{Amazing seafood from Hog Island Oysters}

- Naomi

On Naomi: Mango top, Foreign Exchange shorts, Jcrew necklace, Madden Girl shoes, Pour La Victoire clutch 

On Ellen: Forever21 dress, Jcrew belt, shoes from Japan, Rebecca Minkoff purse