Sarah Say What

12.15.2017

My Christmas List

Charlotte Tilbury 'Gift of Goddess Skin Set | Minnie Ears Pandora Charm | Beats Wireless Headphones | Slip Pillowcase | Suede Jacket | Platform Slip Ons | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick 'Pillowtalk' | Mason Pearson Hairbrush |/ Patent Pouch | Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM | Sigma Brush Set | Button Uggs | Away Luggage Set of 2
Hey, guys! With pretty much only one week left until Christmas, I thought it would be fun to show you all what I have on my own personal list. If you need any last minute ideas of what to get your girlfriend, your sister, your mom or even what to ask for yourself, hopefully these might help inspire you. Some of these items I shared in my other gift guides (which you can find here).
I've heard great things about the skincare items from Charlotte Tilbury, but with the hefty price tag on each individual item, this set is a great way to test out 3 of their best products for the price of one!
I am so in love with my Pandora bracelet and I always get a new charm at Christmas. Last year, my Dad was on a business trip in Shanghai and stopped by the Pandora store at Shanghai Disneyland and picked me up another bracelet with a charm of their castle, so now I have one bracelet dedicated to Disney charms and another dedicated to regular charms and I always switch off which one I get a new charm for. I've been dying over this adorable Minnie Ears charm!
I'm also asking for new makeup brushes since the ones I have are ones I've been using for a long time and I unfortunately have not treated them the best. I've heard great things about the Sigma brushes and this set gives you every brush you could ever need.
I 100% know I'm not getting a Louis Vuitton for Christmas, but it doesn't hurt to let Santa know! I don't own any designer bags yet and I'm planning on making the Neverfull my first one. Everyone I know who has one RAVES about the quality and functionality of it. I feel like it's a staple every girl should have.
One thing that I've been needing for a while is a new luggage set. I was going back and forth between this Away set and another, but I've heard nothing but positive things about Away and it has a built-in charger which was a huge plus for me.
So if you're stuck trying to find a gift for someone, I think any of the above items would be great gifts! Comment below with what is on your wishlist this year.

Fashion Rules That Are Ok To Break

We've all been told that there are some rules that we should all follow when it comes to getting dressed, and when we were growing up, not many of us knew better to know that we could actually break those rules. In the last 5 years, I've learned that when it comes to fashion, rules were meant to be broken. Fashion should be fun and our style should express who we are, so we should be free to decide what we want to wear and when. Who even made up these rules anyway, and why are we "bound" to listen to them? So I've compiled a list of a few of the rules that I think everyone should break.

No White After Labor Day

This is for sure one of the most widely known fashion rules out there, and it really hold no merit today. Back in the 19th century, women tried to distinguish themselves between those that came from "old money" and those that came from "new money" by secretly changing the rules of fashion. So all the old money ladies got together and declared that they would stop wearing white after a certain day to separate the two groups, and eventually it became fashion law that after labor day wearing white was a no-no for anyone who was part of high society. It's all so petty (and I'm actually secretly impressed by it all, I live for pettiness). But hellloooo, have you ever heard of "winter whites"? These rules do not apply anymore and wearing white in the fall/wintertime can look super chic. A nice crisp white pair of jeans paired with a cozy camel colored sweater make a gorgeous outfit for fall.

Navy and Black Don't Match

While they may seem to not be compatible, black and navy can actually compliment each other really well and I say you should definitely be wearing them together. Black and navy are generally similar, so they look really good when they're layered on top of one another so that their differences are more apparent, especially if you add in a different texture, like leather pants with a wool sweater. The fact is, neutral colors always work well together, so whether it's black and navy, black and brown - you're good to go.

Petite Women Shouldn't Wear Long Dresses and Skirts

Being a petite girl myself, I've been told my whole life that there are just certain things shorter girls cannot wear - and longer skirts are usually on that list. I've learned though that while some of those rules are smart to abide by, longer skirts can actually make us short girls look a little taller, as long as everything is tailored correctly, that is. In the image above, Jean from the blog Extra Petite realized that the skirt she was wearing was not the right length. It should have been a few inches longer to fall between the ankle and the top of the foot, or a little bit shorter to really work to her height. But as you can see her outfit is still super cute and she looks amazing.

Your Shoes and Handbag Must Match

While matching you accessories to your outfit is never a bad thing, it can be fun to mix things up a little. Don't feel the need to carry a red bag just because you're wearing red shoes, mixing colors and patterns can really enhance a look - if it's done the right way. Sometimes keeping everything neutral but then relying on your bag or your shoes to provide a nice "pop" of color can do an outfit wonders. So while it's totally ok to do so, you don't have to follow that order every time you get dressed.

Saying No To Double Denim

Ah the Canadian Tuxedo. It's a bit obvious that you probably shouldn't always pair denim together that are the same wash. But pairing a chambray shirt with dark-wash jeans can look amazing. It's totally an "It Girl" street style outfit that the likes of Gigi Hadid and Chrissy Teigen have worn several times.

What are your least favorite style rules? Share the ones you always break in the comments!

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The Beauty Guru Gift Guide

Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase // IT Cosmetics Brush Set // Morphe Eye Palette // Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara // GlamGlow Mask // Compact Mirror // Brush Cleaning Pad // Lorac Pro Contour Palette // Makeup Bag // Deborah Lippman Nail Polish Set // Charlotte Tilbury 'Beauty Icons' Set

Hey there, beauties! For my second gift guide for 2017, I'm rounding up all the gifts any Beauty Queen would love. She's the girl who is always up to date on this latest beauty products, spends so much time in Sephora it's like she works there, and her makeup/hair is always impeccable.

I've included a couple of my personal favorite items like the Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara and the GlamGlow Mud Mask. The mascara is one of the best out there - the shape of the brush helps to separate your lashes to perfectly fan them out. This mask is one that I use all the time when my skin needs a reset. It's made out of French Sea Clay, Volcanic Pumice Rock, Green Tea Leaf Pieces and essential oils to really purify your skin, leaving it softer and brighter.

I stopped into Sephora last week and picked up some goodies while they were having their 3x points promo. I'll be trying them out and I'll share my thoughts on them in a future post.

Also included in the gift guide are items that she needs to keep her beauty treasures clean and organized. This Sigma Brush Cleaning Pad is necessary for not only keeping brushes in tip top shape, but to also keep your skin clear, and this one is the best! And what beauty lover doesn't want an adorable case with a saying that is totally relevant for carrying all her goodies?

If she's into more of the luxury brands, which let's be honest, who isn't, think about getting her Charlotte Tilbury's 'The Icons" set. Charlotte's products are used by the biggest names in Hollywood and the products that are included are some of her best and most sought after.This is definitely on my own list.

I hope this guide was helpful for you! Check back later this week and I'll review my recent Sephora purchases. I know reviews always help me before making beauty purchases and before I purchase something I always look at what people think of it. Have a great week, guys!

Weekly Roundup

Whew, what a week! I don't know about you guys, but for some reason I had the hardest time keeping track of what day it was. It's the worst to wake up on a Tuesday thinking it's Friday. But I'm so happy that today is actually Friday. I'm hoping to spend this weekend getting the rest of my Christmas decorations up and wait by the door for my Cyber Monday purchases to arrive!

With all the amazing sales that were going on all week, I started doing some early Christmas shopping. I'm typically not the type of person to start buying gifts so early, but I couldn't not take advantage of the money saving opportunity. I also might have been following the "one for you, two for me" policy, so I also got some presents for myself (thanks, Santa).

I thought I'd round up some things that caught my eye this week, just to recap. When I was trying to think of things that interested me enough to put on this list, I found that it was harder than I expected to remember the things that I had looked at online or read even the day before, so this really helped me think back through my week. I also realize I should probably start paying closer attention to what happens to and around me during the day!

A Few Of My Favorite Things...

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs themed windows at Saks this year and they are so amazing!
Last week I went to the Downton Abbey exhibit in NYC, which I recommend to any Downton fan. I think it's running until the end of January.
When I was in NY, my skin totally betrayed me and was just so bad, and I've been spending the whole week trying to recover from it. Next time I'm for sure using these tips while traveling.
Hollywood Roundtable Interview. Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone. Enough said.
I bought this fleece pullover right before Thanksgiving and I love it, I got it in Maroon and I put it on as soon as I get home from work every day.
This post from Rachel at Pink Peonies motivated me to start the BBG program - next week though. I gotta mentally and emotionally prepare for this journey.
Can't forget to include my favorite meme of the week - who doesn't do this, though?

TV + Celebrities + Obsessions...

Sadly, Prince Harry is officially off the market and is now engaged to Meghan Markle. *sigh*
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 8 trailer - OMG!!!
In other Bravo related news, Vanderpump Rules is starting really soon and it looks like we will finally get closure about the future of Tom Tom...
How did I only just find out that Cameran from Southern Charm had her baby? And how many onesies has Craig sewn for her so far? These are the things that keep me up at night.
RHOC Season 12 ended this week with a tearful reunion between Vicki, Tamra and Shannon, something no one thought would ever happen again. But will it last...(the answer is no).
Chrissy Teigen is pregnant again - and yes, it's probably John's.
I just finished binging Mindhunter on Netflix and wow, was I impressed. As someone who is very interested in the psychology behind serial killers (yeah, it's weird I know, my mom says this to me all the time) this show was fascinating to me.

On My List...

How snuggly does this teddy bear coat look though?
I am obsessed with this Charlotte Tilbury Micro-powder, it really makes you look airbrushed!
This tie-sleeve sweater is one of my new favorites, I get so many compliments on it. I got it in white, but the rust color is giving me heart eyes.
Picked up this crossbody bag during the Cyber Monday sale and I can't wait for it to get here. It'll be a nice pop of color during the winter.
Also just purchased these weatherproof boots in black suede.
Loving this herringbone scarf. Also loving this one! You really can never have too many scarves.
You also can never have to many pairs of black jeans - I might add these to my collection.
This would be an amazing dress for Christmas parties.
I'm always looking for shoes to wear to work, and I think these mules are so cute (and they're on sale)!