Beauty How-to

Cat-eye Makeup

What? Makeup? From Irene?
Granted, Makeup is not my strong suit, but I have a foolproof way of doing cat-eye liner! I used to have such difficulties with this look, but now it's fast and easy. It is super on trend and versatile.

You need: gel/pencil eye liner and liquid liner. I am using Maybelline's gel eyeliner and stiletto liquid eyeliner.
Start with clean eyes.

Line the top with gel or pencil liner. I am using gel liner and a brush.

Go over the pencil liner with liquid liner. Increase the volume as the brush goes to the edge of the eye.

Place a dot half way between the edge of the eye and the end of the eyebrow

Draw a triangle connecting the dot to the edge of the eye and the peak of the liner on the lid.

Fill in the triangle.

If you'd like, carry on the liner from the edge of the eye down underneath the eye. Stop half-way.

Voila!

There is no need for mascara or eye shadows, since the look is already so bold. Rock this look, mes cheris!

Bisous,
Irene

You Need...

Graphic Sweaters.

One of the best parts of the Cosby show was Bill Cosby's sweaters, and they're back on runways now!

Try simple geometry

Or an oversize and fair-isle-eque pullover

Flowers can be super Fall/Winter as long as you pay attention to colors and styling

Comic book/pop art sweaters are super high fashion now (especially with a faux hawk!)

Go cozy with metallic hints. Bonus points if there are designs on the arms!

Start your winter warm! Get a graphic sweater.

Bisous,
Irene

You Need...

Oversize Sweaters

Approximately 90% of all my sweaters are oversize and it feels great! Just remember to wear tight pants or skinny jeans to balance the volume on top.

Try a hand-knit pompom sweater:

Or try a grandma-chic weaved sweater. The chain on the top gives it a bit of edge, no?

Praise the fashion gods for making a trend so comfortable!

Bisous,
Irene

Told you!

Check out those gourds!

Stores like Mustardseed can really catch on to a trend. Those painted pumpkins in the window are lookin' mighty fine. Go out and shop, mes cheris!

Bisous,
Irene

Nailed It.

U.S.A.

Both American flag and nail art have been showing up everywhere, so I decided to join the two trends! Here's a patriotic look right in season, even if you aren't from the United States. (Sorry for the terrible photo quality!)

What you'll need (As pictured):
*White polish *Nail dotter *Base coat *Red polish *White striper *Blue polish *Top coat

Always always always use a base coat! It protects your nails and makes the polish stay on longer.

Paint your ring finger blue and all other nails red. These will be the foundations of the flag.

Using your nail dotter, create thick stripes along the red fingernails. Space them out so they match with the other fingers.

With your white striper, make multiple stars on your ring finger. I made five little lines, almost like an asterisk.

Put on a top coat for shine and durability.

You're done! Now go show off your patriotism!

Bisous,

Irene

Yes or Mess?

Double Thigh High Slits

This trend has been hitting numerous runways for Spring 2013 and Heidi Klum was seen in a double thigh high slit dress at the Emmys. What do you think? A definite chic win, or a loincloth-esque failure?

Photo Courtesy of Yahoo

Bisous,
Irene

How to...

Print mix

Mixing prints looks amazing, but can be so difficult! Here are some ground rules to help you mix it up!

Courtesy of blog.stylesight

Rule One: Stay in the same color family. 

Print mixing while color clashing can get a little too crazy.

Courtesy of Pinterest

Rule Two: Find a basic pattern.
Simple stripes or polka dots are easy to match with complicated patterns.

Courtesy of stylesaint

Rule Three: Balance it out.
Wearing three different prints on top and a basic bottom is less print mixing and more "these are all the tops I could find to keep me warm today."

Courtesy of BeadsLaceandShoes

Think about...
wearing the same print but in different styles! (like wider stripes, smaller flowers, etc)

Rule Four: Don't be scared!
The best outfits come from fearlessness.













Happy print-mixing!

Bisous,
Irene

The Pantone Palette

Pantone's Spring 2013 color trends are out! Get ready to adjust your wardrobe.

It's nice to see that orange is sticking around for 2013, and these blues aren't giving us the blues anytime soon. As soon as Spring comes around, expect to see posts on how to incorporate these colors into your wardrobe!

Bisous,

Irene & Bethany

Happy Fashion Week!

We've been waiting an entire season, and it's here! NYFW has presented some killer looks, and more are coming! So far, we've seen a lot of diaphanous whites and monochromatic looks, as well as some neons and florals. Share with us one of your favorite trends from the Spring 2013 looks so far!

Come back soon to see a list of our favorite trends from fashion week!

Bisous,

Irene & Bethany

What's the Word?

Peplum

The hottest new trend of 2012, the peplum is a must-know. It is a ruffle that encircles the wearer's waist and flairs out to give definition to/create that much wanted hourglass figure. They are found attached to the bottom of shirts/jackets, top of skirts, or on the waist of a dress.

The origin: First created in ancient Greece, the word "peplum" came from the word for "tunic." Its popularity soared in the 19th century when women's fashion aimed to make the body look better for bearing children.

Works best for: Ladies with ruler-bodies (straight with less curves) or anyone looking to enhance her hips.

Crochet Peplum Dress (Nasty Gal)

Peplum Ponte Tank (Anthropologie)

Floral Peplum Mini Skirt (Topshop)

Love that peplum! Would you wear it?

Bisous,
Irene

Welcome to our blog!

We are Irene and Bethany, and we're going to be your two new friends.
In our blog, we will show you how to dress or any occasion, what to wear with a difficult or common piece, the trends of the coming seasons, DIY projects, nail art, and more! Join us far beyond the looking glass, and dress to be the new you. Remember, couture is art that you wear, and you wear it to express who you are. So go crazy and please write us, whether it be a question or a comment! We'd love to hear from you!

Bisous,
Irene & Bethany