Hello beauties! Are you as excited for summer as I am? The weather in Canada is finally bright, sunny & wonderful so I took a walk in the park in my brand new chiffon skirt from choies.com. This gorgeous goose-egg yellow skirt is so light and airy it almost feels like you're wearing nothing at all (scandalous!) but the bright color is sure to catch anyone's attention. Take a look!

CHOiE'S | Silk Skirt

I know I'm going to be wearing this skirt a lot this summer. It's so easy to dress up or down since the color is so fun and funky but the length is very lady like, making it perfect for the park or the office, depending on what you pair it with. 

FOREVER21 | Bow Necklace & Studded Tank

By the end I just wanted to kick off my heels, throw up my hair and enjoy the last of the day's rays. Don't forget to check out choies.com for all kind of amazing buys for summertime! Until next time! xoxo, Meredith Jessica

Hello, sunshine! Summer is almost here, so I couldn't resist creating this summer sunset inspired look using some of the brand new products I just received from Makeup Geek, Swagger Cosmetics & Anastasia Beverly Hills. I think they really came together well to create a this bold, bright and beautiful look that's sure to put you in the mood for warm weather and watching the sun go down. Enjoy!

I just had to play with my new Makeup Geek eyeshadows. This look features Simply Marlena & Cosmopolitan - two brand new shades. Plus some old favorites like Drama Queen, Mango Tango & Corrupt.

Can you see the subtle violet hue of my lower lashes? So cute, right? Loving my new Lash & Brow Tint in Ultra Violet! The Swagger Cosmetics glitter is gorgeous too. I think it really brightens up the look! Lashes are also from Swagger Cosmetics in Coquet.

Neon coral lips? Yes please! This shade is a combo of Covergirl's Kiss & Swagger Cosmetics Lolita. I just can't get enough!

This was my inspiration for the look. Ah, sweet summer. Come soon please!

Hey you lipstick lovers and fashion fiends, today's post is a clash of my two loves: clothes & makeup. And what better way to show off my love of makeup than by literally wearing it on my sleeve. I mean, come on now, how adorable is this lipstick blouse that I got from Persunmall?! Pair it with some pin-up makeup (I followed my 1920's makeup tutorial, and just swapped the burgundy lip for a bright red one) and little leather shorts and you're good to go! So cute!

PERSUNMALL | Lipstick Blouse

FOREVER21 | Shorts & Jacket,    THRIFTED | Shoes & Clutch

FOREVER21 | Geometric Necklace

I also got a few more things from the site that I wanted to show off. This cute cropped t-shirt is so summer! I can't wait until the weather warms up and I can wear it over a bikini to the beach, but until then I covered up with a cropped leather jacket and some fun colored pants, Rihanna style - complete with Rihanna themed makeup too!

PERSUNMALL | No Future Cropped T-Shirt

THRIFTED | Gold Chain Necklace

PERSUNMALL | Claw Bracelet

Since the whole outfit was Rihanna inspired, I decided to do my own (very loosely) interpreted version of her 'Who's that Chick' makeup look to go with the swaggy urban vibe of the outfit. I think the colors are a bit harsh for my much lighter complexion but it was still a fun look to do none the less.

Products used for look: Makeup Geek Eyeshadows, Sugarpill Eyeshadow, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit, Fauxx Lashes, Belletto Airbrush Foundation, NARS Blush, Swagger Cosmetics Lipgloss

SHOP THE LOOK

If you really loved any of the items you saw here, click the pictures to buy directly from the retailers:

 Happy Shopping! xoxo,

Lately it seems like everyone's been going crazy for the Roaring 20's, what with the popularity of Boardwalk Empire & the re-release of The Great Gatsby. Just this past weekend I attended a 20's themed charity event and got all dolled up in my prohibition finest, so much fun! I loved the look so much I just had to share it with you all. I will say that it's a much more modern version of some 1920's makeup techniques, so it's not 100% authentic but it's still beautiful. Take a look!

I wanted to keep the powdery porcelain foundation of the era so I used my brand new Belletto Studio Airbrush for the skin and I have to say it turned out incredible, flawless matte coverage with only ten drops of formula. I'll be filming a review of it soon so you can see it in action but it really does a wonderful job. First time I've never had to use concealer on blemishes after foundation.

Of course I also had to keep the signature deep red lip. Not something I really do often but I must say ... I really love how it turned out and I might have to rock red lips a lot more often. To get the perfect lip color I lined my lips with Annabelle Burgundy Lip Liner, then filled them in with Makeup Geek's Lipstick in Luscious, blended everything together with Rimmel's Berry Queen lip color and set it all with Makeup Geek's Eyeshadow in Bitten to get a matte finish. 

The eye makeup I modernized. A truly authentic 1920's eye is a mix of dark, sooty greys and blacks with thin, long, drooping brows. It goes against pretty much every modern beauty standard we have today and it's just not very flattering. So, that being said. I stuck to the same palette of colors but I only brought the blacks and greys in a quarter of the way. I also said to hell with it and threw on some fake lashes because dammit, I love fake lashes and I won't be denied them. These ones are the Lolita's from Swagger Cosmetics. 

I considered covering my brows and going for the authentic Clara Bow brow, but after I did some research on the makeup artistry of Boardwalk Empire and the Great Gatsby films I noticed that most every day women didn't wear the thin, black brows that we so often associate with the time period. So, I opted for something a little more natural looking that's more universally flattering. To get them perfect I used my new all time favorite product - the Anastasia Brow Genius Kit. I got it about a month ago and not a day has gone by since that I haven't done my brows with it. 

And finally, I styled my look with a soft, curly updo, long strands of pearls, some dangly art deco earrings and a fur bolero. All in all not 100% authentic, but definitely 100% beautiful and updated to work for any modern woman.

So, whether you're dressing up, going as a flapper for Halloween, or just love experimenting with vintage beauty trends, I hope you enjoyed this post & tutorial! xoxo, Meredith Jessica

Today's post is the second instalment of my Spring Style Report on stripes, courtesy of www.choies.com, the online fashion retailer. Yesterday I showed off my stunning vertical striped blouse and today I'm featuring a true summer staple: the maxi dress. 

I absolutely live for maxi dresses in the summer, especially fun slinky ones like this one with horizontal stripes. Better still, it's perfect for layering so you can wear it solo or throw on a t-shirt or blouse over top to instantly update the look to something fancier! Check it out.

CHOiES | Striped Maxi Dress,   ALDO | Purse & Sandals

ALDO | Black Ring,   ValueVillage | Lion Door Knocker Belt

FOREVER21 | Beaded Necklace

ValueVillage | Thrifted Off-the-Shoulder Blouse

Or, ditch the blouse for a jacket and you have a super casual daytime dress look that you can wear anywhere! Comfy, cute & versatile. What's not to love?

CHOiES | Striped Maxi Dress,  H&M | Cropped Denim Jacket

I know that horizontal stripes aren't flattering to every body type, so there are dresses available on the site that are exactly like this one in solid colors. I definitely recommend checking them out and adding one to your summer wardrobe. Cheap, comfy and cute is a no brainer for me! And don't forget that first time orders get an additional 20% off just for signing up! Happy shopping!

I'm so excited to share this post with you guys, because today is my first foray into fashion blogging! I'm by no means a model or a seasoned fashionista but I do l.o.v.e. to get dressed up whenever I go out so this was a lot of fun for me and I hope to do more posts like it very soon!

CHOiES.com is an online fashion retailer that sells trendy and affordable clothing, accessories, jewelry and more. They gave me $80.00 to spend and I got two great pieces. The first thing I chose was this fabulous striped blouse, because an item this versatile never goes out of style.

It's timeless, chic and slimming which makes it a fabulous wardrobe staple to have on hand for any occasion. Simply switching up the accessories will allow this outfit to transition seamlessly from casual to formal, or even professional. I'll show you four other ways to wear this blouse at the end of the post but for now, here's how I styled it.

CHOiES.com | Striped Wrap Blouse ($36.99) 

Here you can see some of the detailing of the blouse. Because this is a wrap blouse (meaning no buttons, clasps, zippers, etc) with a very, very deep neckline you absolutely must wear something underneath. I chose a black sequin tank, but any basic camisole will do just fine. There's also a faux pocket flap on the left breast but no actual pockets anywhere, so be sure to style this with a cute clutch to carry all your necessities in. 

H&M | Blue Skinny Jeans ($12.95)

Since Springtime in Canada is basically "Winter: The Sequel", I wore this out with long pants and a Military pea coat to keep warm but you can style this shirt almost any way you want.

Here are some other ways you might want to wear it. Which one is your favorite?

There's literally no limit to the ways that you can wear this blouse! Dress it up, dress it down, wear it with pants, shorts, skirts, layer it over pieces and under pieces, your style options are limitless. Every girl needs a shirt this versatile in her closet! Not to mention, stripes were all over the Spring '13 runways which means this shirt is totally on trend for the coming months. Get yours at CHOiES today, and if it's your first time ordering, you'll get 20% off. Bonus!