Pretty in Pink - Valentine's Day Edition

Pretty in Pink - Valentine's Day Edition by fashionmavenmommy 

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and i've got pink on the brain!  I honestly have a bit of a love hate relationship with this ultra feminine hue.  At times i want nothing more than to lay in a mountain of fluffy pink feathers and sip pink champagne, other times it just isn't my scene.  Clearly i have issues but that's a topic for another day!  Since i'm currently embracing all things pink, i thought i'd devote this post to some of my current faves in the hopes that perhaps you'll find something special to treat yourself with.  Why wait for your sweetheart right?? I'm all about treating myself... hey, you only live once!

Love this shaggy layered jacket and love the price even more! I'm so obsessed with Kate Spade jewelry!  This watch is insanely cute and can we please talk about how darling these earrings are??? OMG!  Speaking of Kate Spade, while this fragrance smells amazing, it's the bottle that had me completely smitten!  If you follow me on social media than you know i splurged on a new pair of Valentino Rockstuds which i'll tell you more about in an upcoming post but these pink ones are uhhhhh-mazing! Like shoes and bags, i have a thing for expensive lippies.  This one stole my heart!  OMG have you guys seen the new beautyblender bling ring???? I.need.this.stat!  I can't begin to tell you how happy i am that this stunning IT Cosmetics CC+ Ombre Blush is now sold separately!  It's so so soooo spectacular! Wear it as blush or shadow... i mean, why not?!  An envelope clutch is a must in every woman's wardrobe!  This beauty is perfect for date night!

Well, i hope you've had fun parading in this wonderful sea of pink!  You can shop this post below!  Happy Valentine's Day and HAPPY SHOPPING!

Trend Report!

This season is filled with fabulous new trends.  There are a few however, that really stand out in my mind as favorites of mine!  I just about died watching Elie Saab’s gorgeous display of monochromatic hues make their way down the runway creating a rainbow effect.  Valentino also featured a sequence of chic monochromatic pairings that screamed perfection.  Another wonderful trend we are seeing everywhere is pops of color and color blocking.  This is such a ‘feel good’ trend!  Bright colors can just about brighten anyone’s day!   I’m loving all the tangerine hues as well as greens and turquoise pairings. 

If you know me, you know that I’m obsessed with nail polish!  I have more than I can count but I can never seem to get enough.  So every season, I think about the current fashion trends, and find ways to translate those trends into my beauty routine.  Particularly my nails!  For this manicure, I opted for one color, blue, and decided to illustrate two different trends using this one color.  On one hand, I am wearing my interpretation of color blocking.  I painted my nails in a pretty turquoise blue.  For my ring finger nail I opted for a navy blue with a bit of shimmer.  This not only illustrates color blocking but a huge trend happening in nails where one nail color differs from the rest. 

For my other hand, I opted to show my interpretation of a monochromatic effect - Ombre.  My main color was blue and each nail was polished in a different shade of the same base color.  I actually LOVE this!  I mean it’s genius!  It makes perfect sense for a girl with a thousand polishes right?  I’ll definitely get more wear out of my polish collection, that’s for sure!  Overall, a great way to sport new trends, particularly those you may be hesitant to invest in at first, is with your nail polish.  It’s inexpensive, and easily removable!  So go ahead… be creative! 

 

On one hand I'm wearing Slapper and Bluey by Butter London.  On the other hand, I'm wearing 'Wave - Ombre' by The New Black which is a pairing of five fabulous shades of blue.  Both brands available at Nordstrom.

Thank you SO MUCH for reading!  Love hearing your thoughts so make sure to spread some love and leave a comment!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM.  XOXO Carla.