Starting work has been both exciting and nerve racking. I feel like this is the first job I’ve ever had that utilizes my passions, such as style and beauty. For the first time I can see myself having fun at work and not simply doing a job. While all of this is excited, I get nervous because I’ve never studied the field. While I have a passion for style and beauty, it’s never something I studied. I'm looking forward to the nerves subsiding!

This is one of the first outfits I wore to work. I wanted to keep it professional and since it was sunny outside, I thought I’d wear some coral. Once September hits, you never know when it’ll be your last day to wear summer colours. I decided I would take advantage of the sun.





I hope you've enjoyed the look and let me know what you've been wearing these past few weeks!

August has come and gone which means that while summer may be ending, fall is approaching. I always find this time of the month bittersweet. While the hot weather and beach day opportunities are looking more scarce, it does mean that the autumn weather is approaching and truthfully, it's my favourite season of the year. 

So while September may be upon us, I thought I would revisit my August favourites. Many of these items are quite transitional pieces, so while they may make you think of summer, they are also good for the early autumn weather.





I hope you've enjoyed reading all about my August favourites. Let me know which items you've gravitated towards in your beauty bag or closet; let's share our essentials for this transitional time.

I've really loved looking at all the street style and runway posts from the past week at New York Fashion Week. It gives one the opportunity to see glimpses of the new collections, as well as, great outfit ideas from all the street style. The only thing better would be to actually be in New York (or Paris, London and Milan). Most of these can be found on Tumblr but other blogs and sites have featured some great shots.

Here are some of my favourites:

http://alexastyle.tumblr.com/

http://kendallandkyliejennerlove.tumblr.com/

http://j2martinez.tumblr.com/

http://sand-snake-kate.tumblr.com/

http://thequeenoliviapalermo.tumblr.com

http://weworewhatworld.tumblr.com

http://stopdropandvogue.com/

http://alexastyle.tumblr.com/

I've been doing a bit of beauty shopping over the past month and so here's what I've gotten. Since getting these products I've been able to test them out so I'll also include a brief review of each one.

First on the list is the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer and this has been raved about by so many bloggers. I never decided to pick it up simply because I've enjoyed the ones that I do have but recently it was used on me and the results were amazing. I found it really long lasting and while it is the most recent purchase of the lot I feel like I'm going to continue loving it.

I decided to pick up the Buxom Mascara and I love it. I had first tried it when I got it as a sample and I was blown away with its effect it had on my lashes. The wand is large so it gives plenty of volume and length which is perfect it you're looking for a big glamorous look.

I also decided to treat myself to the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess which again has been raved about for years. I got it in the shade 003-Medium and its perfect. It adds just the right amount of colour and glow without looking overdone.

On my same trip to pick up to bronzer, I also got my hands on the Dior Lip Polish. I have to admit, I'm become a lipstick gal. However, I've opened up my eyes to the beauties that are lip glosses and got something that would add some gloss to my lips while keeping my natural colour showing.

Next up is the Anastasia Brow Wiz and I've never been a fan of pencils for eyebrows. I  simply used an eyeshadow because I felt it gave a more naturally finish. This brow pencil does the exact same. You need to have a light hand but the shade is perfect and I'm still able to create a nice brow that doesn't have the "drawn on look". Excellent.

The moment I lay eyes on this palette, I knew I had to have it. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm talking about the Tarte Rainforest After Dark Eye and Cheek Palette. The eyeshadow colours are gorgeous and the highlighter is amazing. The blusher is also such a beautiful pink that I would wear it any season. The only product that I'm not over the moon about is the bronzer. There isn't anything inherently wrong with it, I just prefer the look of my Estee Lauder one better.

The final product is the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. While I love wearing this mascara and it does make my lashes fuller, I think it's a little over hyped. There are so many other mascaras out there that give the exact same result. So while I'll continue to use it, I wasn't as wowed with the results as I thought I would be.

Summer has come and gone and while these purchases are quite bright and summer friendly, I think I'll be able to pull them off in all seasons- well maybe i'll think of dialing back on the bronzer come January!