HAIR INSPIRATION: THE SHORT EFFORTLESS PONYTAIL

Photos via: Refinery29

Here's some effortless ponytail inspiration for all you ladies (and gents!) out there with short hair. Love that it can work for a laid-back casual look or even for a formal event.

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+ Goody Ouchless Gentle Hair Elastics
+ Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
+ T by Alexander Wang Lightweight Long Sleeve Tee

NAIL INSPIRATION: GOLD HALF-MOON FRENCH MANICURE

Photos via: Bella Sugar | Vanity Rouge

I came across this gold half-moon take on the french manicure on pinterest and can't wait to try it out. I love me some good nail inspiration, especially when it's subtle and easy to pull off. After some digging, I found out the nails were by Butter London for the Tadashi Shoji F/W 2014 show.

Get the look:
+ Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat
+ Butter London Nail Lacquer in Marbs
+ Butter London P.D. Quick Topcoat
+ ASOS Pack of 8 Set Stone Rings
+ Ellis Faas Creamy Lips in Ellis Red

HAIR INSPIRATION: EFFORTLESS WAVES | HÉRVE LÉGER F/W 2013

Photos via: The Global Girl

Dream hair alert! How insane was the long effortless wavy hair at Hervé Léger F/W 2013?

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: SHIMMERY STATEMENT EYES | DIOR F/W 2014

Photo via: Vogue UK

The shimmery statement eyes were stunning at Dior F/W 2014. Normally shows only have one beauty look, so it was fun to see both the bright blue and greenish gold go down the runway.

If you're bold enough to attempt this look (major props to you!), I suggest playing around with M·A·C Eyeshadow in Electric Eel and/or M·A·C Pigment in Old Gold.

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: LASH CRAZY | GUCCI F/W 2014

Photos via: Style.com

It was all about the lashes at Gucci F/W 2014. Crazy for this 60s-inspired beauty look and majorly jealous of all the models' gorgeous flawless skin.

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MODEL CRUSH: JESSICA CLARKE | NEW ZEALAND BEAUTY

Photos via: Marool | Zimbio | Scott Trindle | Zimbio | Vogue UK

How have I not heard of or seen New Zealand beauty, Jessica Clarke before? It's just not fair for someone to be this gorgeous! Love her model-off-duty look, especially her Isabel Marant boots.

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CHANEL COUTURE S/S 2014 | BLACK + GLITTER EYELINER

Photos via: Vogue UK

Classic cat-eyeliner with a magical glitter twist. I'd expect nothing less from Chanel.

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BOLD BROWS | LILY ALDRIDGE + ANDREEA DIACONU

Photos via: Tatler | Style Bistro

A little beauty inspiration for your weekend... Models Lily Aldridge and Andreea Diaconu have mastered the bold eyebrow look. No matter how hard I try, I can never keep mine looking this groomed. Any one have any good tips for shaping and filling them in?

HAIR INSPIRATION: EASY + CHIC | LOW FLAT PONYTAIL

Photos via: Vogue UK | Opaque Glitter

This is the perfect ponytail for those days when you are short on time, but want to look more put together. So easy and chic- my favorite kind of hairstyle.

Get the look with these barrettes and bungees...

GOLDEN EYE | LAST MINUTE NEW YEAR'S EVE BEAUTY INSPIRATION

Photos via: ELLE China | Garance Doré

An easy last minute beauty idea for New Year's eve... Head to a pharmacy or local Sephora and pick up a shimmery gold eyeshadow for a subtle touch of sparkle. This would go great with a burgundy lipstick and just a hint of mascara. If you want go for a bolder eye, add eyeliner, layer on more mascara and keep the lips bare/nude.

THE DARK + THE LIGHT

Photo: Allure Russia

Super inspired by these two backstage beauty shots from Valentino and Léonard. Loving the juxtaposition of the nude nail polish with the stacked dark metal rings, as well as the mix of the black manicure with delicate simple rings. I have been a nude nail addict lately, but am thinking about giving black nails a try again- it's always been hard for me to switch to a darker color.

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MODEL CRUSH: LAIS RIBEIRO | BRAZILIAN BEAUTY

Photo via: Vogue UK | Style Bistro | Black Runway | Jurij Treskow | Vogue UK

How stunning is Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro?! Legs for days!

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BURGUNDY BEAUTY

Photo via: Vogue Paris | Allure

Who knew burgundy eyeshadow could look so good? Especially with a matching lip and blouse. My burgundy beauty crush doesn't stop there... loving the half moon nails at Oscar de la Renta.

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MESSY BRAIDS

Photos via: Vogue UK

Revisited Rag & Bone F/W 2011 and can't seem to get these messy braids off my mind.

ORANGE LIPS

Photos via: Harper & Harley | R29 | Temptalia | Fashionising | J.Crew | Jessica January | Shop Til You Drop

I know, I know, summer's coming to an end, but I can't help it- I still love a good orange lip.

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