My Colors for FW 2017-18

Today I want to talk about my color palette of choice for this fall. I live in Southern California, so fall doesn't really happen until mid November (we're talking low 70s). 

HOWEVER I am making doing with the blazing heat and working in my fall color palette.

Now for the colors!

I've been loving all the secondary colors for this season----violet, green, and orange. More specifically, I love lilac/lavender, hunter/forest green, and burnt orange/rust. I think these colors look great by themselves, or together.

I have organized this post by color and then by color combination! Hope you can follow along! 

1. Green (Shaded Spruce)
This is my favorite shade of green, and it's perfect for the holiday season. It just looks so dressy and high-end!

2. Lavender (Lavender Herb)
Lavender is often thought of as a spring 'pastel'----try a lavender sweater or lilac trousers for the winter months.






3. Orange (Autumn Maple)
Don't be afraid of orange! As you can see, it's no longer judt reserved for Halloween.

4. Combinations!

*tip: try pairing complementary colors together, such as red-orange and blue-green, for a bold yet sophisticated outfit!

Paris Street Style

Hello! So I recently was blessed to visit the ever-romanticized City of Lights, Paris----and the beautiful Barcelona as well in late June this year.

I, among other fashionistas have forever been intrigued by the concept of Parisian fashion. 

Today, I am so excited to share my personal snapshots of street style in both Paris (and Barcelona too!) I never could have imagined how differently the style of dress is in those western European cities. Nearly everyone is dressed in classic, modest, tasteful, and yet still unique garments. Their clothes and shoes are well made, and often purchased from local independent shops. Our mass-produced graphic t-shirts, cargo shorts, and showy sneakers are simply no match for embroidered blouses, linen pants, and domestically made leather shoes. Grab your cafe au lait and feast your eyes on the fashionable men and women of Paris and Barcelona!

Bon voyage!

---Courtney

Statement Eyeshadow Trend

Statement Eyeshadow by courtneynicole23 

There are some things you probably shouldn't thrift, and that includes makeup!!

I've been noticing this trend for the past few months now----monochromatic statement eyeshadow in fruity summer colors. I think we can all agree, thrifting makeup is not a good (read: sanitary) idea. So, what alternatives are out there?? 

I did a little research and found a great directory list of natural and organic eyeshadows, since makeup usually contains a bunch of chemicals. I tried to pick some that are $20 or less because let's be real, makeup is freaking expensive. I'm no where near a beauty guru, but I am (somewhat) capable of swiping a single color of eyeshadow across my lids with some mascara! I feel like this is such a cute and easy trend that can instantly elevate your look!

Many of the featured brands are cruelty-free, gluten-free, organic, vegan, natural, or even come in packaging made from recycled materials!! I think as little as makeup is, it can make a difference to shop eco-friendly. Your face will thank you too!

Happy hunting!

---Courtney