BIKER JACKET UNDER $50 AND THE BEST LAYERING TEE

It's almost the weekend!!

Las Vegas, as usual has been chilly one day and the next it'll be in the high 60's (I'm not complaining - haha. I know some of you are freezing your little buns off with much colder weather). I got this faux suede zip up biker jacket over the weekend, and it's perfect for those days I don't need to be super bundled. If you remember my Favorite Biker Jackets under $50 blog post, you'll recognize this jacket. The color is called, "Apricot," and looks very light online, but the true color is more of a tan/light camel shade. 

This is my first neutral biker jacket, so I'm excited to be able to wear it more often with more things in my closet. I paired it with my favorite flowy long sleeve tee, that comes in several colors. Both the jacket and tee will transition nicely into Spring. 

Have a great rest of the week and weekend! 

xo, Crystal Marie

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Jacket // Tee // Jeans // JJ Adams Boots (Similar 1/2/3) // Necklace 

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Emerald Joggers

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. I wanted to quickly share with you these cozy emerald velvet jogger running pants. I wouldn't personally jog in them (haha), but they ARE perfect for running errands, or dressing up like I did in the picture above. I wore them out for a date night and was very comfortable. They kept me warm with the light breeze we had going on here in Vegas, and I also felt super dressed up pairing them with pumps. These joggers are currently on sale for under $20, and come in three colors (green, red & blue). The fit runs small, so make sure to go up one size.  

Thanks for stopping by,

xo, Crystal Marie

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Emerald Joggers // Target Sweater, Similar, Similar // Valentino Pumps, Similar // Earrings

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Plaid Jacket Trend with Stylebest

     

I hope everyone is having a Happy New Year so far. Today, I'm talking about the plaid jacket trend and am sharing a couple of my favorite designs from Stylebest.

We all saw the plaid jacket and blazer trend burst onto the fashion map this past Fall, and I personally hope they stay around for a while. If you want one and haven't taken the plunge, I've found two polished and super sleek styles that won't break the bank. 

First, is this double breasted belted plaid trench coat. I really like the longline silhouette. Even when wearing this jacket unbuttoned, it is still very flattering.

  

The pops of warm tan within the cool grey are preppy and modern at the same time, making this jacket super easy to wear to the office or with a pair of jeans. This would look great accompanied by some white booties or pumps. 

This jacket is a mix of polyester, viscose and spandex and does have a very slight stretch to it. I would order a size up if you like to where thick sweaters under your jackets. 

While this jacket may look high-end, the price isn't. At just over $60, it's a jacket you'll want to buy and keep as a staple in your closet. 

Next is the this khaki grey double breasted checkered trench coat. This jacket is less fitted than the first with a more standard cut, but easily transforms into a fitted silhouette (if that's what you prefer) by using the plaid belt it comes with. 

I really like the notched lapels detail. 

At a $33 price tag, this jacket is an absolute steal. Again, this jacket would be great for the office or simply paired with some jeans and booties. Just like the image, this jacket pairs great with wine colors, which are right on trend this Winter.

Both of these styles are perfect for people living in the southwest like me, still waiting for the temperatures to drop. We can get a way with a medium jacket most days. If you happened to be in freezing weather already, you can order a size up so you can layer and bundle up, or order your true size like normal. This pattern and style will easily transition into Spring after you're done with that heavy duty outerwear :) 

Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Crystal Marie

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This post was created in collaboration with Stylebest. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

     

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Bright Caramel Ankle Boots

Today I'm sharing an outfit featuring my latest go-to booties. These faux suede ankle booties are a bright caramel color, which I really like because they go with so many things in my closet right now. They come in gray and black too. The slightly square toe and two-inch heel make them super comfortable (which is a must for me running around with an infant lately).

The shaft of the boot is fitted, with enough room to fit a pair of skinny jeans tucked in. I plan on wearing these with plenty of moto leggings and tights, too. Overall, I think these boots fit true to size. I normally wear a 7.5 in boots and ordered a 38 which fit perfectly. If you like to wear super thick winter socks with boots, I'd recommend going up a full size.

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Boots // Top // Earrings

Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Crystal Marie

This post was created in collaboration with Gamiss. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Boots You Can Wear With Everything

Winter weather has arrived, and each year I'm on a mission to find the perfect boots that work for casual and dressy outfits. I want to be able to shop, go to the office and go out to dinner without having to change my shoes every time :) Full transparency, no we don't get snow and rarely rain in Vegas, but it does get windy and down in the 20's and 30's overnight and into the morning. So we're cold!

My favorite thing about these black chunky boots is the unique angle heel. They make me feel like I'm wearing an expensive pair of designer boots. These are only $26 by the way. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they were. They have a pointed toe, which for us shorter ladies is always a plus in lengthening those legs. The top fabric is super stretchy and reaches about mid calf, or just below, and they're easy to get on and off in a hurry (pull-on without a zipper).

I plan on also wearing these boots under dress pants to the office and with a velvet midi skirt or sweater dress for date night. I'd say they fit true to size. I'm usually a 7.5 in boots and I ordered a 38.

As always, thanks for stopping by!

xo, Crystal Marie

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Boots // Sweater // Jeans // Chanel Bag, Similar & Similar (bargain)

          

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NARS Holiday Collection & Beauty Gifts

Last week I attended a Las Vegas blogger event at NARS in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, where the Man Ray Holiday Collection was being introduced. This was heaven getting to try the latest colors for eyes, lips and cheeks. There are so many beautiful choices if you're looking for last minute gifts or something small to go in those stockings. 

The Veil Cheek Palette from the Man Ray Holiday Collection (above), is one of the many things I picked up at the event and it is EVERYTHING. The palette includes the awarding winning bronzer "Laguna," and limited edition shades of "Lovesick" blush and "Surreal" highlighter. The blush is a satin watermelon shade and the highlighter is a glamorous bronze rose color. This is a great palette to travel with too. The NARS Pro Artists recommended using these shade not just on cheeks, but on eyes too. 

This Glass Tears Eyeshadow Palette is absolutely stunning. I have my eye on that emerald green. 

All things neutral AND glam. This Wanted Eye Shadow palette would be a great gift. 

    

This is NARS Senior Artist Julia Sohn, demonstrating an evening look with the new NARS Man Ray Holiday Collection. 

PRO TIP: When using lip liner, always line slightly outside the natural lip line :)

     

The "Intensley" blush caught my eye, so I had to try that immediately. The true color is a beautiful bright tangerine. The picture above (right) shows it on me. I was thinking it would be a color for olive tones, but really worked well with a fair complexion. This is on my wishlist!

PRO TIP: Dab a touch of clear lip gloss on lids to make shimmery shadow pop, and give it a little more staying power.

If you purchase from the Man Ray collection, you'll receive this pretty gold and black gift wrapping to go a long with it. Keep in mind, the Man Ray Collection is limited edition, so if you see something you like, grab it. Most of the products can be found at NARScosmetics.com and NARS boutiques.

IN ADDITION TO THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION....

NARS recently introduced the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in 33 fantastic shades. This fade-resistant formula has 16-hour lasting power and literally looks better as you wear it. With this foundation, a little goes a long way. The NARS Artists encourage you to start with a very small pea-size amount, start in the center of your face and work your way outwards.  

NARS Senior Artist, Julia Sohn showing me a few tricks. For all you black eyeliner gals, she recommends tightlining, a.k.a. lining your upper tear line, to make eyes appear more bright. Ever since she showed me this, I can't stop. It really does make a world of difference in making those eyes POP! She used the Larger Than Life Longwear Eyeliner on me because it won't smudge in that tear line. If you want to smudge your upper lid for a smoky eye, she recommends the Kholiner.

PRO TIP: If you are wearing RED lipstick, ALWAYS wear a lip liner (no if, ands..)

The Man Ray Collection has Love Triangle Blush/Lipstick sets for only $24.  These are a perfect last minute pick. Comes in two shades. 

Some of my favorites from NARS (non holiday):

NARS Radiant Cream Concealer: This is the best concealer for under eyes and spots I've ever found. It's super creamy, hydrating, and smooth. What I really like is that it covers what you need it to, but still looks super natural with that radiant finish. I wear shade Monte Blanc :)

NARS Blush & Bronzer:
The blush color "orgasm" is a staple for women all across the world. It's just that perfect hue of peachy-pink shimmer that no other make-up brand has been able to duplicate (in my opinion). The Laguna bronzer is something I just got on board with recently. I received a sample in the mail with the rest of my NARS make-up order, and the rest was history. What makes this bronzer so great, is it gives you that healthy glow, without being too orange or yellow. There is a golden shimmer within the powder that lets you contour and enhance your skin that creates a smoother, more even-looking completion. 

Thank you to the NARS staff at The Form Shops for being so helpful and knowledgeable about the products. 

xo, Crystal Marie

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Lace Dresses for Any Occasion

Today I'm sharing a few lace dress styles that can be worn for any occasion, and won't break the bank. All of these styles under $30 (yaaaas!). 

The first dress is my favorite. This long sleeve dress has embroidery detail all over, a black ribbon cinch in the middle to make it that much more flattering and has a classy pussy bow tie at the top. This dress hits midi length but has a see through section to the knee, really making it so versatile. The blue is by far my favorite, but the black is super classy and blush as you know is everywhere right now. Check out all the colors at the link below. 

   

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I found all of these style at Rose gal, where you can find really great Christmas deals. 

Below are a couple more super classy lace dresses to wear through the holiday season and keep around really for any occasion. The Christmas sales for 2017, are hard to pass up, especially with such pretty options. If you have a special occasion coming up, need something for NYE or maybe even a date night, check out the Christmas 2017 Rose gal sales that are still going strong. 

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Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Crystal Marie

This post was created in collaboration with Rose gal. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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