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Plaid & a Leather Skirt
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BP Flannel Shirt | DO+BE Leather Wrap Skirt [SIMILAR & UNDER $35 | SIMILAR IN SUEDE] | VINCE CAMUTO Hillsy Booties | ELAINE TURNER Colbie Crossbody Bag [SIMILAR | SIMILAR UNDER $35] | WOODKEEPS Ombre Chevron Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Pave Links Bracelet | GORJANA Elea Cuff, Chloe Large Studs | RAYBAN Original Aviators | ESSIE Nail Polish in Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in Craving
Well it rained almost all weekend again! I did however sneak out during a small break to snap today’s outfit photos because I have been so pumped to share this outfit with you. This plaid shirt and leather skirt were hanging next to each other in my closet, and it made me realize how perfect they would look together. I love how the camel brown of the skirt compliments the navy and green of the plaid perfectly! Since I was already dressing down this leather skirt with a flannel shirt, I decided to also toss on my new black booties. I have been eyeing these shoes since I first saw them this summer. I was in the market for some black booties under $100, but I kept circling back to these which are over that mark a little. I finally decided that if I’m still want them months later, I could justify going over my budget just a bit. I’m really happy I did because I am obsessed with these booties! I love that they are leather but have a suede look to them. They are really comfy too and fit true to size. I also liked the dip in the front of the shoe. Since I’m short, it helps create the illusion of length in my legs so I can wear them with skirts in addition to jeans.
My necklace was an anniversary gift. I love different and unique jewelry pieces, so this was perfect for me. The company uses reclaimed wood to create some really beautiful things from jewelry to home goods. You can even have items personalized, hello Christmas gifts!! Check back tomorrow for my first holiday gift guide of the season all about personalized and monogrammed gift ideas. I have also started a gift guide page to help you find the perfect gifts all season long, but more on that tomorrow!!
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BP FLANNEL SHIRT: Flannel Shirts & Patent Flats
DO+BE LEATHER SKIRT: Camel Leather Skirt
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What’s in my Beauty Bag? Travel
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HENRI BENDEL Train Case | PINROSE c/o Perfume Travel Pack | IT COSMETICS c/o Tightline, Hello Lashes, Lash Extensions, No Tug Eyeliner | Nail Polish Remover Pads | BARE MINERALS Travel Brush | CONTAINER STORE Travel Bottles | LIVING PROOF c/o Styling Creme and Travel Kit | Travel Size Toiletries | BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Hair Powder | TORY BURCH Perfume | HENRI BENDEL Perfume
So remember that non-stop rain in Houston over the weekend, well it prevented me from getting my outfit photos shot for today’s post. Luckily, I still had this month’s fun What’s in my Beauty Bag to share with you! This month is all about some of my favorite travel beauty products. I am not a light packer, so I am always looking for ways to lighten my luggage. Mostly so I can pack more stuff. 🙂 I also like to look for replacement products to make travel easier. Last year, I headed on a group trip to Napa for a wedding. I wanted to have my nails painted for the duration of the trip and the option to change the color out. I also did not want to carry a bottle of nail polish remover for fear that it might spill and damage my clothes. I ended up finding these nail polish remover pads at my local grocery store. If you are a nail polish addict like me, these are perfect for you! It’s basically a small towelette doused in nail polish remover and perfectly sealed for no spills! One pad worked perfectly for my ten little fingers. Even better these beauties can go in your carry-on if you fly since they aren’t liquid! If you love traveling with perfume, you should check out Pinrose. It is the same concept as the nail polish remover. A small pad with perfume that you can swipe on and then toss. They come in a variety of scents and have a variety pack. (Hello Christmas gift!) These are also great for a carry-on bag too. I also keep a couple in my purse to use before heading to events sometimes. If you want to stick with your favorite perfume, try asking the store for a small sampler. I linked two of my favorite perfumes above that I have small samplers for. Beauty counters sometimes have or may be able to make you a small sampler if you just ask. Sometimes you can also get samples of new perfumes from the perfume counter too.
Makeup is another product that can come in sample or travel sizes. I purchased this Bare Minerals brush awhile back to carry around in my purse for mid-day touch-ups. I like it for travel because I can carry it in my purse or carry-on for touch-ups after a long day of traveling. Many brands have mini or travel size products too. Just google search the brand you wear along with mini or travel. I love my It Cosmetics and many of their products also come in a mini size. These small sizes are also great to carry around in your clutch for holiday parties!
You can’t talk travel beauty products without talking about travel size toiletries. I always hit up those travel bins at the grocery store before a trip. Shave gel, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion can all be find here in perfectly sized for a carry on bottles. If you want to use your regular products, you can invest in some reusable travel bottles. The Container Store is my go-to for travel bottles. They have all shapes and sizes for every product you can think of needing on a trip. Just remember to label the bottles, so you know what is in each one! You can also try my little google tip for makeup on toiletries too. Some brands like Living Proof sell travel sizes on their website in travel kits or just smaller sizes like 1-2 ounce bottles.
One last great travel product is a good train case for your beauty products. The case is harder than just a cosmetic bag, so it can protect your makeup against damage when your suitcase is being tossed on planes or in cars. I love mine from Henri Bendel, because it has lots of little side pockets for brush storage and is pretty durable. It also has a long strap you can attach to carry on your shoulder. If you have any holiday travel plans, I hope you find some of these tips helpful. These are all products that help make my traveling a little easier and help me have space for another pair of shoes!! Have a great weekend and don’t forget the time changes this weekend as we fall back an hour! It’s my favorite time change because the weekend is an extra hour!!
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The Hobo Bag
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BANANA REPUBLIC White Fitted Blouse | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | TIEKS Burgundy Flats | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Hobo | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Elea Cuff | HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunburst Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nail Color in Plumberry
So if you saw my outfit selfie on Instagram the other day, you read that I’m currently in the middle of a small obsession with the color gray. I think it is a fun and different neutral color. I think gray pairs well with pretty much all colors! A few months ago, I began searching for a new tote bag. I was really crushing on this brown tote, but I wanted it to still have a purse feel to it. I stopped by Henri Bendel to check out this purple tote, but as per the norm when I am in that store was distracted by all the pretty things including the pretty gray color on this No. 7 Hobo bag. It is a darker gray with a hint of blue undertone to it. I liked the color because it would work with so many different colors in my wardrobe. Gray is also one of those colors that I love to wear as a monochromatic look. With my colorful bags like my green one, I would switch it out when I wore that color. Gray is different. I think wearing different shades of gray is pretty, so I would definitely still be able to carry this bag around when wearing this color. My search was for a tote, and this bag is technically called a hobo purse. The hobo bag style is one of my favorites, and one I am often drawn to in the store. I like the slightly structured but still relaxed look of the style. I also find them to be really comfortable to wear on the shoulder. I feel like this bag is a hybrid with attributes of both a tote and hobo, so it was perfect for me.
If you have a Henri Bendel store in your area, you should check it out. The salespeople are amazing and friendly. They also love sharing little tidbits about the brand. Like Henri Bendel is credited for bringing Coco Chanel to the US. The No 7 collection is kind of a nod to that with some of the design details reminiscent of the famed Chanel bags. A little fun fashion tidbit for this Wednesday!
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TIEKS FLATS: Denim on Denim
BANANA REPUBLIC BLOUSE: Cardigan Sweater With Sparkle
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One Year Blogiversary!!
Wow!! I cannot believe I have been writing this blog for a full year! It definitely does not seem like it!! I remember how excited I was this day last year to hit publish for the first time on my first post!! It really does feel like a few months ago, not a whole year. In my first year, I have learned a lot about blogging and met some fabulous people. I have loved sharing my everyday outfit inspiration with you. I love reading all your comments and seeing that I am giving you all some outfit ideas and inspiration. When I started this blog, I wanted to share my style and my love for shopping. I love seeing how Lady in Violet has grown over this past year, and I am soooo excited for some of the new, fun, and exciting things coming soon. I have to give a huge thanks to my family and friends who have given up weekends to take my photos, listened to me talk endlessly about some new cool blog thing I learned about or the fun ideas I have for my blog. AND Thanks to all of you for coming and reading my blog everyday!!
In celebration of my one year blogiversay, I wanted to look back over my past year at my top posts and personal favorites. Hope you enjoy and again thank so much for reading my blog everyday! It really means so much!!
TOP THREE POSTS
What I Wore: Walt Disney World
Take A Fashion Chance
A Lighter Side of Chambray
MY FAVORITE POSTS!
Okay it is really hard to pick favorites! I like them all!! For my favorites, I more went with the items in the post that I was super excited to style like this Trina Turk dress and my favorite boots.
Southern Charm
Farmer’s Market Outfit
Hello World!
I think my favorite post will always be my first post. It was the one that started it all. I had no idea what I was doing when I started my blog, and most days I still don’t have a clue. I just loved sharing outfit ideas and my love of shopping with wish lists and gift guides. I can’t say it enough, thanks for reading and all your comments. I am so appreciative to all of you for making Lady in Violet part of your week. Here is to another fun and fabulous year of blogging and all the fabulous places my little blog will go!
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