Virtual Shop

I did it guys! 

I started an account with liketoknowit.com so you can shop the looks I post!!!

People always ask me where I find my favorite things and now it should be a little easier 

If I can't find the exact item I will try my best to find something similar!

The same goes for trying to post affordable items and/or affordable versions of the items I post!

Happy shopping you guys! 

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Here is a link for the Shoes since they are not on the site yet! :)

Tried and True

Here's the thing, I'm not a makeup artist or a trained professional I just love makeup.
So here is a peek inside my makeup bag when I'm on the go.

All of the products have been well loved and used as you can see but that's how you know they are good! Right?

For my face makeup I use the Arbonne Intelligence CC cream, It looks like an improved version of your skin without any cake or drying.

 For any blemishes I reach for Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind concealer, I apply with the applicator  and blend with my ring finger.

If I'm in a big hurry I just dot this on any redness and skip the CC cream altogether.

For cheeks I use Loreal Paris true match blush in the shade barely blushing to "contour."
(I use the term lightly)
Sometimes I put a tiny bit on the bridge of my nose for a realistic sun kissed look.
Next I sweep Becca's Luminous Blush in Snapdragon just above and on the apples.

Then on the highpoints of my cheeks I put the tiniest amount of Becca's Shimmering skin perfector in Opal.

I'm combining eyebrows and eyes since I use the middle and last shade in my mini LORAC vintage vixen palette to fill in my brows.

I then put Covergirl natural lash clear mascara gel(it was clear, sorry) on my eyebrows to hold them in place. (I have Mr. Grinch eyebrows)

First step for eyes is priming my lids with TooFaced shadow insurance because my lids are ridiculously oily and crease without it.

I do whatever neutral eye I'm feeling that day with the Urban Decay Naked 3 and Lorac Vintage Vixen palette.

 After lining the upper waterline with Rimmel Exagerate Smoke N' Shine eyeliner in 001Little Black Smokey.

Then I give myself my best version of a "kitten eye" sometimes going in with a stiff straight brush to sharpen it up.

The next step is curling my top lashes and coating them multiple times with the Chanel Le Volume mascara. 

This is by far the longest step for me because despite having curly hair I have VERY straight lashes, luckily this mascara is amazing and keeps my lashes up without having to use a waterproof formula!

Last but not least I carry this little fresh lip balm with a hint of color in it to dab on my lips.

My lips always feel dry and only a few balms work for me so this was a welcome discovery.

This probably seems like a lot to some people and very little to others but I have found what works for me.

Of course this is also the routine I do when I have time, if I'm in a hurry I usually put mascara on and sometimes a hint of blush.

The best part about bringing these essentials with me?
 I can make it a very care free natural "no makeup" look or spend a little bit more time and have a nice going out look!

After all of this is said and done though, makeup is just fun and doesn't make someone beautiful.
Beauty is the way you treat others and the way you learn to love yourself.

xoxo
Piper Arielle

D&G Dreaming

So it's no surprise that I've been obsessed with the Dolce & Gabanna SS14 runway look since the moment I laid eyes on it.

Who wasn't?

So when I came across this gold coin headband at a local boutique(Ollie Mae's Boutique) it was a no brainer!!!

Did I mention it was literally a FRACTION of what the originals would cost???

Not to mention smaller aka more practical to wear on an everyday basis!

I've worn it multiple times already but this is the first time I've done an OOTD with it.

I wore this lovely lace number to church and the headband just made the outfit to me!

So enough chitchat Here's how I wore my new favorite headband.

Guess who!

What you don't see is the small audience of family members that accumulated while I had Chase taking these... Here I'm letting them know how awkward I feel as everyone stares! lol

It was a cute moment and a rare blog picture where I'm actually smiling with big teeth front and center! 

The ladylike length of the hem was perfect.

This little baby is my newest addition and also reminded me of D&G although this is vintage and totally drool worthy!

I bought it at a thrift store and bargained my way to a lower price, It's black lucite and in mint condition...Did I mention it's GORGEOUS? 

Because it is!

The pearl anklet is brown I know and I'm sure there are going to be sticklers saying "Ew, black and brown!" This anklet was another find from Ollie Mae's and I've worn it everyday since I got it!

I love fashion and I have fun with it, I don't take it so seriously, I think that is what gives people personal style.

Wear what you like and what makes you feel pretty, it doesn't matter what others think!

You will look the best when you are comfortable and confident!

The lipstick is by MAC and it is in the shade All Fired Up. 

Chase being silly and telling me to "work it" apparently this is how I work it, My Korean pop star comes out! ;)

So there you have it!

I haven't done an OOTD in what seems like forever and I've missed some really great ones!

But sometimes you have to live in the moment and not worry about taking pictures all of the time.

That being said I'll try to be better!!!

Bye my little flowers!

(Totally stole that from P'Trique if you don't know who that is youtube "her" ASAP)

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Chase

Sakura

I think I'm turning Japanese.

Look at how long my hair has gotten!!!

Also This was our before picture even though Charna already blew out my hair straight.

The lovely Charna who is a student soon to be graduate at Aveda cosmetology school.
This was for a Master's photo shoot that will go into her portfolio
and also a major grade!!!

She did an amazing job with everything!!!

The look was Geisha inspired and I wore a vintage dress that my grandmother gave me about a year ago.

A side view of this masterpiece of a hairdo!

Arigato Charna for this wonderful experience and  transformation!!!

I know you will have a wonderful career ahead of you!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Charna 

Celebrity

Like the "Paparazzi" picture complete with (Gasp) an Engagement ring?!

Yes, I am a nerd. No, I'm not engaged! ;P

So if you guys haven't already guessed it, these stunning earrings are Sorrelli!!!

That's right I'm still Obsessed in a BIG way...

Like the size of these earrings big! ;)

I was inspired to create this fusion new hollywood/old hollywood look to compliment them!

I kept the outfit itself very simple with the staple jeans and white t-shirt.

To add a bit of glamour and mystery I slung this vintage blush beaded coat over my shoulders. 

(Very Zsa Zsa in my opinion.)

**Locals**

Don't forget that the Sorrelli event at The Bead Garden starts in 9 days from the posting of this blog!!!

Mark your calendar and tell all of your family and friends!!!

There will be prize drawings for those in attendance and you won't want to miss these crazy deals!!!

It's happening April 25th and 26th.

This event is just in time for Mother's Day so keep your eye out for that perfect something for the woman who brought you in to this world!

Guys you have to find something for your mothers too and Ahem the woman who brought your children into this world!!!

It's a day once a year that celebrates women, the life they give and the sacrifices that they make!

Need I say more???!!!!

I didn't think so!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by:Colton