gritty

while the outfits for resin's fall 2010 lookbook are very simple, it is the artistry and styling of the editorial that makes it so appealing to me. these pictures scream bad-ass, in your face confidence, and sexiness (in a rough sort of way). don't you feel like this girl could really mess some shit up if she wanted to? lol. i really happen to love the ankle boots and wedges.... kick-ass.

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thurssong

i want to start highlighting a song that i happen to love every week - i will post it every thursday (thus... thurssong - this may just be a horrible name made up as a result of my sleep deprivation  lol) this week's tune comes from the super-talented brandon flowers (lead singer of the killers) and is called crossfire. love this man's voice! an appearance by charlize doesn't hurt either ;) enjoy!

if you need proof that curves are hot...

... doutzen kroes, flare's sepetember issue

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purple lips

ever since i wrote my post last week about wearing purple as an edgy alternative to red lipstick for fall, i've been seeing purple lips everywhere! for more inspiration on wearing fall's hottest makeup trend, read on:

vogue predicted the trend way back in march

stylecaster's how-to on making the runway trend work in real-life

liz from late afternoon is currently obsessed with finding that perfect shade of purple

editorial pic from glamour hungary's september issue

lusting after...

...the pefect olive cargo skinnies (these j brands would do just fine) 

...a white studded hobo

...black buckle-up leather wedges

... a black & white leopard scarf

yes... i'm still waiting for fall... and still think i'm crazy for it! aren't fall clothes & accessories so much fun though?

h&m fall 2010

for fall, h&m shows us that you can pair a few simple pieces together for a casual cool look. i especially love the idea of belting a button-up shirt or vest with a masculine brown leather belt. the wooden bangles and cuffs don't hurt either. perfect transitional dressing for right now :) 

seeing purple

refinery29 just heralded the return of purple makeup and nails for fall 2010. i loved the looks on the runway that incorporated the shade into them. my favourite was from christian dior:

those lips! such a refreshing alternative to the standard fall red. paired with a soft purple wash of colour over the lid, major lashes, and a subtle pinky-mauve cheek, i think this look really complements the colours and textures of fall clothing. and it looks equally amazing on light and dark skin tones. with such a bold lip, you definately want the attention kept on one part of your face; don't overdo your cheeks or eyes. a soft purple or gold eyeshadow would look great with plum lipstick.

being inspired, i bought this amazing lip colour - sephora collection lip attitude in plum vertigo (the colour pictured on this palette in the bottom right corner). it looks almost identical to the colour the dior model is wearing and i love it! i probably would have never picked it out normally but i am trying to get out of my makeup box and was really inspired by the fall runway looks. i can't wait for the temperatures to drop a little so i can start incorporating it into my looks (again, am i crazy for wishing that?)

so... plum lips, yay or nay for fall? something that you will try?