2/5/17 2/5/17

The Perfect Knit

I really love knitted sweaters but sometimes I feel like you can get lost in their chunkiness. It's very hard for you to look "sexy" or feel feminine, or whatever you want to call it, in a huge oversized sweater... Which is why I really loved this sweater, the v-neck/off-the-shoulder shape counteracts it's chunkiness and makes it look so feminine.

You can lower the sweater a little more so that your shoulders are completely exposed or higher it so that it's more like a V-neck, seriously SO versatile.

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Light Chasing

Nothing like a little afternoon light-chasing.

Also, I've really been enjoying pairing like-colors like I did here with the jacket and the sweater. I've always really enjoyed khaki/medium browns but I feel like my love grows more and more by the day.

I walked into a store today and nearly squealed when I saw a table with beautifully folded knits in just about every shade of brown known to man... I must've looked like some kind of insect being drawn to light, it's a problem & I'm aware... but I can't help it.

This outfit is part of my Winter Lookbook HERE

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1/6/17 1/6/17

Product Review #002: Hourglass Vanish Foundation

Hourglass Vanish Foundation

Let me just start off by saying that I don't wear foundation very often, I wear tinted moisturizers much more often than foundation. Since I don't wear it very often, when I do wear it I really want it to make my face look flawless, otherwise what's the point of foundation? I will admit that I am pretty picky when it comes to high end foundation because I think that the drugstore has stepped their game up in the foundation department... so believe me when I tell you that if a foundation has compelled me to write a blog post... it MUST be good.

I have very dry skin and prefer a satin finish but since I live in miami the foundation has to hold up on a humid night out.

The first and only time I wore this foundation was on New Years Eve and it only took me one wear to know that I absolutely loved it. I know what works and what does not work on my skin so it doesn't take very long for me to determine if I love or hate a product.

This foundation did everything I want a foundation to do:

It held up pretty well in high humidity.
Did well in flash photography.
Held up well even after sweating from dancing all night.
Made my pores look nonexistent.
Did not break me out the next day or irritate my skin in any way.
DID NOT crease on me.

One thing I CANNOT stand from foundation is when it creases on my smile lines, I want the foundation to look flawless but not to the point where you can tell from a mile away I'm wearing it.

I exfoliated prior to applying, I used my Makeup Forever smoothing primer underneath and a very good moisturizer (Embryolisse lait-Creme)

I've tried the MUFE foundation stick & I'm not sure if I was applying it incorrectly but I did not like it, which is why I was hesitant to try this one but I'm SO glad I did.

I'm currently shade Bisque

Definitely recommend.

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Daniel Wellington

Watch HERE | Cuff HERE

If you've followed me on Instagram for a while you know that I've been a huge fan of Daniel Wellington watches since the beginning. I've owned one of their classic pieces for about three years now & I have not grown tired of it, in fact, I have to stop myself from wearing it sometimes to prevent my other watches from collecting dust.

I truly believe their pieces are so affordable for the quality that you're getting. The leather ages so well, I actually prefer how it looks once I've worn it in. This one pictured is new to me from their classic black collection & OMG it is so stunning. I am pretty picky when it comes to design and they just do everything so well, from the type of leather, to the color of the leather, to the overall face design, It's perfect. They also make cuffs (like the one pictured) which go so well with the watches.

They were nice enough to give my followers a 15% discount off their entire site by entering the promo code "GEMARY" at checkout valid through January 31. For the holidays they are offering free shipping, free returns & free gift-wrapping.

If you're having trouble figuring out what to gift someone, look no further! You seriously cannot go wrong with any of their watches. Order by December 21 in order to receive it by Christmas Day. Happy shopping!