Monthly Archives: December 2021

Favorite Beauty Products of 2021

Favorite Beauty Products of 2021 | best beauty products 2021 | Texas Beauty Blogger Lady in violet

Ending the year with a beauty bang! I’ve been trying so many products this year both new to the market and new to me.  I’ve found a few favorites, and I can’t wait to share some fun beauty reviews and tutorials with these favorites next year.  But first, I narrowed down the favorites list to my 5 favorite beauty products of 2021.  4 of the 5 were new to  my routine this year, and one I started using last year.  I will say all 5 have made their way in to my restock must haves list!

1 (c/o) Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches – These little eye patches are an absolute gem! I started using them last year here and there, and more regularly this year.  With regular use, I noticed a much brighter under eye with little dark circle left behind.  It also helped with de-puffing.

2 Colleen Rothschild Vitamin C Treatment Complex – I have two things I love about this Vitamin C.  First, it’s more of a lotion than serum consistency so it goes on smooth with no stickiness after applying.  Second, it’s one of the first products that I’ve tried that greatly reduced my dark spots!  I’ll be honest the first few weeks I thought this wasn’t doing much. Then around week 3 or 4, I noticed one of my most stubborn dark spots was getting lighter.

3 Olaplex Hair Perfector – I decided to give this hair mask/treatment a try after my other one ran out.  I really liked the results, but mostly I liked that it was a pre-wash mask vs in shower mask.  I apply this to my hair dry and leave in for 30 minutes or an hour before washing out.  My hair looks smoother and healthier each time I use it.

4 (c/o) Kenra Platinum Air Dry Crème 6 – Of all the new to me products that I tried this year, this one is my number one favorite. I’ve been trying to use less heat on my hair, and blowdrying is one of the main things that I have cut out.  I apply this creme to my hair after my styling products.  It does reduce air dry time. I would say it cut my dry time in about half.  If you air dry your hair, this product is a must have!

5 Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara – I decided to branch out and try some new mascaras this year.  This Lancome one is a definite winner! It provides both volume and length.  I can see definition between my lashes and little to no clumping.

 

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Top 10 Posts of 2021

Top 10 posts of 2021 | 2021 fashion trends | outfit ideas | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

This look back post is always my favorite.  I love looking back at all the outfits from the year and seeing what you all loved the most.  Out of 57 posts, these are your top 10 favorites from the year.  Our favorite 2021 fashion trends included lots of floral prints! Floral print made its way into almost all of the top posts.  Dresses was another favorite! It’s clear that we are all ready to start dressing up again and put our casual lounge looks to the side.

Thank you so much for spending another year with me and letting me share a little style and outfit inspiration with you! Looking forward to lots more fashion in 2022!

Now get scrolling and see if your favorites made the list!

winter work outfit | dark blue long sleeve blouse | gold navy jacquard skirt | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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winter outfit | dark red sweater | light blue distressed jeans | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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spring outfits | floral print sleeveless dress | stone bangles | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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summer outfit | cropped chambray top | white cotton shorts | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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summer outfit | white jeans shorts | orange floral cami top | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in violet

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floral maxi dresses under 100 | summer outfit | white dress | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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summer outfit | blue green floral print dress | silver layered necklace | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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fall outfits | orange tank top | dark blue flared jeans | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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fall wedding outfit | purple midi dress | block heel sandals | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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winter outfits | spanx black bodysuits | button front mini skirt | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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Sparkly Black Tweed Shacket

winter outfit | black windowpane jacket | faux leather leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

winter outfits | black gold shacket | Petite fashion blog Lady in Violet

winter outfit | spanx faux leather leggings | black suede boots | Houston Fashion blog Lady in Violet

new years eve outfit | black plaid shacket | faux leather leggings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

One week left in 2021, and I have the perfect chic and warm outfit to help you ring in 2022.  I wore this sparkly black tweed shacket (aka shirt look, jacket style) to a holiday party. It was the perfect mix of festive and cozy.  It’s a comfy tweed style material with sparkly gold thread to add the perfect amount of sparkle.  If the weather cooperates, this sparkly shacket may make another appearance on New Year’s Eve.

I opted for a super chic all black look to pair with my shacket.  The leather leggings help balance out the bulky jacket.  You can trade the black blouse for a white one to break up all the black.  For a more casual outfit, a white tee with distressed jeans would pair perfectly with this jacket. Toss on some black heels, and you will have an effortless chic brunch outfit for New Year’s day.

With it being the last week of 2021, I’ll be sharing a look back at your favorite posts of the year and my top beauty products of 2021 later this week.  Stay tuned!

nye outfit | black windowpane shacket | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

holiday party outfit | sparkly black jacket | black blouse | Texas Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

holiday outfit | black faux leather leggings | black suede boots | Over 30 Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

winter outfit | black plaid shacket | leather leggings | Over 30 Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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Blue Rose Mini Dress

holiday party outfit | blue rose floral print mini dress | black suede boots | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

cocktail party outfit | Free People Samantha Print Long Sleeve Lace-Up Minidress | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

fall outfit | blue floral print mini dress | black suede boots | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

wedding guest outfit | long sleeve black dress | slouchy boots | Over 30 Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

‘Tis the season for party dresses and holiday outfits! I wore this blue rose mini dress to a family member’s birthday dinner a few weekends ago.  It’s the perfect dress for the holiday events.  It has ties at the waist that can be adjusted. I love this because let’s be honest. The size you are at the beginning of the holiday season is not always the size at the end. I like that you can make this more fitted or less fitted and wear it to all of the holiday parties.  Another fabulous detail – it has sheer sleeves and a smock detail at the bottom of the sleeve to help give the sleeves the perfect amount of volume.

You could dress up the look a little more with silver metallic or black heels. I added a green velvet blazer when I wore it to both dress it up and work with the cooler weather.  Outside of holiday season, this dress would be perfect for date night or a fall and winter wedding.

party outfit | blue rose short dress | steve madden boots | petite fashion blogger Lady in Violet

date night outfit | black blue mini dress | gold bracelets | Texas Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

winter outfit | dark floral print dress | black slouch boots | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

nye party outfit | long sleeve mini dress | black tall boots | Over thirty fashion blogger Lady in Violet

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