Sista WAS Thinking, Wednesday

{A Case for Lace}

I know that Wednesday is normally my day to hate on some serious beauty, fashion, and general blunders. But every now and then, we've got to hand out a, "Job well done," to our sisters who really have it going on. Thank you, Annie. You always are the perfect combination of femininity and classic elegance mixed with the modern girl. I'm especially fond of this killer McQueen dress she wore at her One Day premiere. 

The intricate lace with a tea-length hem and just that right amount of curve hugging. Exquisite. 

Love this detail shot. Killer jewels and bag with a pop of pink nail lacquer and a juicy lip. Done and done.

Feast Your Eyes On This, Friday!

{Fummer}

We are officially in Fummer-- the perfect overlap of fall and summer. And all I want to do is enjoy an outdoor living space. Just curl up with a glass of rosé and enjoy the gloriousness of the weather. This seemed like the perfect spot to do just that:

Photo by Robert Trachtenberg

Bon weekend!

What Was Sista Thinking? Wednesday (even though it's Thursday)

{Man Repellers}

We've all been there. You see a girl in smokin' hot ensemble.  You're seething with jealousy, oohing and ahhing over her new ombre hair highlights or lusting for her eskimo fur cape or that fab new cashmere sweater that in your mind is very a la Mary Kate and Ashley-- oversized, slouchy, and statement making. But in reality it's an overpriced, slightly depressing trashbag of a garment that swallowed her whole. The only person sitting there noticing the trainwreck is... no, not Anna Wintour, or Sienna Miller, or any trendsetter for that matter... it's your poor, pitiful man friend. Nine times out of 10, guys just get it wrong when it comes to understanding the world of Venus. They're too preoccupied with Mars, picking apart last week's game over a brewski with their broskis. However, when it comes to fashion, they know a thing or two about being trendy without being tranny. Here are my favorite Man Repellers (Google it-- there is a whole blog dedicated to this subject):

In your eyes: You see the red sole. Enough said.
In his eyes: Road kill strapped to a shoe. (I won't even mention the price tag)

In your eyes: Edgy. Forging the front lines of fashion.
In his eyes: Must have a terrible case of hemroids to call for crotch cocoon.

Make It Work! Monday

{Eye Makeup Remover}

Don't you hate it when you run out of makeup remover and you practically have to scrub off four layers of skin just to get it off. All you need is a touch of baby oil or gentle lotion to do the trick. Just apply like you would any old makeup remover-- cotton ball, wipe away makeup, done and done.

Johnson & Johnson's Baby Oil

Bonus tip: Dip an angle brush in baby oil and water then use it to transform any of your powder shadows to liquid liner. Try a deep navy or aubergine for a smoldery fall look.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion