OOTD: 5-13-12

Sorry for the lack of post this past month! I've been super busy with finals and such...
Here is what I'm wearing today for Mother's Day dinner!
Dress: Charlotte Russe
Heels: Gianni Bini

Cuff Earring: Claire's

Goin' Retro for the Evening

Last night I had an orchestra concert for school (I play viola), and our dress code for concerts is to wear all black...

Now, all black can look really good, in my opinion, but I couldn't find my usual go-to concert outfit, so I just wore a black dress with a black crocheted sweater over it, sheer black tights, and black kitten heels. It was a really cute outfit, I thought, but in my hurry to get to rehearsal on time I forgot to take a pic :( BUT! I did remember to snap a shot of my makeup :) I wore my hair in a slicked back ponytail with a side part, my makeup resembled a retro pin up girl with a cat eye and stained lip, and I sported a little scarf for that retro vibe :) What do you think?

My Spring Essentials!

Here is a list of items that I REALLY want to have for the springtime and parts of summer (and why):

Studded shorts - I love the edgy feel of a pair of denim shorts with studs. Studs have been a fashion addiction of mine lately; however, I have yet to own anything with studs! This calls for a little DIY, I'm thinkin'...

Backless shirt/plunging back (whatever these are called) I find a top like this sexy, yet sweet... showing skin, but still being a lady. Know what I'm sayin'? Not to toot my own horn, but I think I have a pretty nice looking back and would like to show it off in something like this :) totes cute!

I have wanted a wrap around earring ever since I knew they existed. Gawd they're just beautiful and add a little spice to an otherwise bland outfit. Grunge is in..

I really would like a corset top, not for bedtime, but I think that if you can find a long enough one you can wear it with a nice high waisted, maxi skirt. This one I would pair with a black maxi skirt, gold belt, and gladiator sandals with some gold bangles for detail. I was stupid and passed one similar to this up in a thrift store a week ago... Yes I am hitting myself in the head as we speak!

Other than high waisted shorts with studs, I'd love to own a pair of normal denim shorts, but with an interesting detail or flourish randomly on the jeans. Something like this with a little pop of lace is unique and adds a sweet touch to an otherwise bland pair of daisy dukes.

What are your spring essentials/desires?

xoxo
The Angie Diaries

(Photo Credit: Tumblr - except for the corset which was off of Courtney's Closet on big cartel)

Thrifting Lately...

So I have been doing some thrift shopping lately and have found some pretty neat little trinkets! I'll be sure to do a haul soon to show anyone whose interested, but in the meantime I just wanted to talk a little bit about thrift shopping.

Where I live we have a bunch of little thrift stores/consignment shops/antique malls where you can find just about anything you want for less than $100, most things being less than $10! My first thrift find was when I went on a daytrip with some friends to an artsy village about an hour away from where I live. We found a vintage Samsonite luggage set for only $58! Since there were 5 pieces in the set, I bought the smallest (which I now use as a makeup holder since it has a little mirror in it) and the largest (I travel a lot). One friend took the second largest and the other took the two in the middle. So far, that's been my proudest thrifting moment ^_^ I also love buying books and movies from thrift stores; I once found "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" for only two bucks!

Some people are grossed out by thrifting, but when you think about it, just because someone else didn't want something or just because it's used, doesn't mean it's not good! I've found articles of clothing at thrift stores that I would otherwise have to look endlessly on Topshop or Nastygal to find...for $50 more! I consider it a shopaholic's dirty little secret. I spend around 90% less for something that is generally in mint condition; I'm just very cautious to look out for stains or anything broken/missing, like a button or a ripped seam.

Today, I went with my grandpa and found a lovely rose headband, a pair of vintage earrings, and a book about Feng Shui. I spent around $5 ^_^ The way I look at it, I don't need to buy new jewelery from stores like Forever 21 or Claire's because I might not like it or need it anymore after a few weeks, so I'd rather pay the smaller price for the most interesting/staple piece even though it's not new. Here's a list of things I almost always shop for when thrifting:

-clothes (again, no stains, missing/broken items)
-books
-movies
-jewelery

Sometimes I find really interesting furniture or home decor as well, but I don't need any of it since I'm moving in about a year to LA.

One last thing - there are so many cute vintage pieces or trinkets at thrift stores that you just don't find anywhere else. I love polaroids, and although I don't buy them, I always see around ten polaroid cameras lying around, and it makes me happy knowing they exist. Maybe I'm an old soul, but I love looking at things from the 30's and 60's. I like to imagine what life was like back then, and thrifting usually turns into a day-long adventure for my sister and I with some educational benefits lodged in the day as well. It's great bonding time for us and also a great time to learn some cultural history.

xoxo
The Angie Diaries

Outfit of the day: 3-29-2012

Black Tank Top: Copper Key
Loose waterfall tank top: Forever 21
Skirt: Express
Kitten Heels: Charlotte Russe
Gold Chain Necklace: Thrift

Music: Coldplay “Paradise”

Don't forget to check out my tumblr too for my fashion inspiration!
www.theangiediaries.tumblr.com

Get Ready With Me!

Ok so I could have achieved this look with far less eyeshadow, but honestly I was just playing around and testing the waters. I hope you enjoy! :)

Products: (In Order)
Hard Candy Sheer Primer
L'oreal True Match 'chaud' concealer
Covergirl Loose Powder 115
Victoria's Secret Minerals Loose Face Powder SPF 15 'Deep 10'
Hard Candy "So Baked Bronzer" 131 hula hula
Sephora "Romantic Rose" blush
Hard Candy Sheer Primer (This time focusing on eyes)
Some generic makeup palette my mom bought me (Think pinks and purples)
-light pink
-slightly darker pink
Covergirl Eye Palette
-purple
Covergirl Eye Palette
-yellow
-orange
Generic Makeup palette listed above ^^
-plum color
Halo - the palette from Ulta
-black
Another generic makeup palette (Think browns and dark reds)
-beige
Victoria's Secret Mineral Luminous Eye Shadow "Luxe"
Technic black eyeliner
Victoria's Secret brown mascara
Halo the palette from Ulta
-gold
Random eyelash curler
Victoria's secret brown mascara
Technic black eyeliner (Sharpened this time!)
Technic Lengthening Base mascara
Technic Top Black Coat mascara
Random chapstick
Conair curling iron (Once again, I removed the clamp to make a wand! DIY)
L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

Clothing:
Striped t- mom's closet
skirt- forever 21
belt- thrift
denim jacket- old navy
heels- Dillard's (Gianni Bini)

Get Ready With Me: Spring Break Party!

Products Used: (In order)
Hard Candy Sheer Primer
L'oreal True Match 'chaud'
Covergirl Loose Powder 115
Hard Candy "So Baked Bronzer" 131 hula hula
Sephora Blush Romantic Rose
Halo- the palette from Ulta
-white
-brown
Halo-the palette from Ulta
-gold
-copper
NYC Brown Eyeliner
Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Victoria's Secret Sheer Lip Liner Hottie Pink
Random Lip Stain lol (I think L'oreal?)

Hair:
Revlon Instant Heat Curling Iron (I removed the clasp and made a wand!)
Tresemme Curl Locking Spray
L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

Clothes:
Polka Dot Dress: Forever 21
Heels: Charming Charlie's
Blazer: Mom's closet..
Bracelet: Charming Charlie's