first look!

look name: navy spark

sexiness: hot
friendliness: f(r)iendly
intelligence: b
comfort: heels
fance: party time

this look is a misty abyss, a swirling crystal ball and a sea teeming with life in the simplicity of a blank sheet of paper. what I love about this is all of the textures all of the things in it have and the way they blend into one smooth, soft look that is subtle but at the same time jarring. i'm naming it navy spark is because of the navy blue base color and the sparkle and shine in the makeup and shoes. it's a party look, but the dress and cardigan could easily be casual with a pair of flats and a newsboy hat. enjoy!

Twill Button Tube Dress from Charlotte Russe ($24.99)

Notes from Charlotte Russe:

Go for a breezy casual look with this Twill Button Tube Dress featuring a textured twill fabric, contrast twill trim, fold over neckline, button details at the empire waist, wrap front with pleat details, stitched stripes along the bottom hem, an exposed back zipper closure, and an interior lining through the bust. Size medium has a top-to-bottom hem length of 28". Machine washable.

Notes from sweet girl:

i. love. this. dress.
it's sort of business chic but it's also deeply romantic (the navy blue sets the romance, the white is the conservative side). though it's business chic, because it's a tube you can't really wear with a cardigan (which i'll explain later), that doesn't mean it's something you would wear to the office. it's great if you're going for a bit of a bold, sexy feel with the look of a sailor or a schoolgirl. for parties? sure! if you're trying to impress someone but are feeling a little shy, this is definitely the way to go. the only downside is the big buttons. they're a great touch, i can see the designer had an eye for detail, but if you wear a fitting sweater or cardigan over it, they're going to show and it will look like something's wrong with your boobs. seriously. so, my only warning: wear with a loose cardigan you can't fasten (flyaway style; i'll show one in the look) or don't wear anything over it. go for summer or autumn here.


Tonal Platform Pumps in Ivory from Charlotte Russe ($26.99)

Notes from Charlotte Russe:

Adorable with dresses or denim, these Tonal Platform Pumps features contrasting matte and crinkle faux leathers, panel details, stitching detail, almond toe, 4 1/2" covered heel with an interior platform, and a lightly padded insole. Faux leather upper and rubber sole.

Notes from sweet girl:

these shoes say to me, "i am bold. i am strong. i am woman."
however, there is still a little snag. the shoes are great with the dress, right? right. why the hell would i have put them together? anyway, the point i'm trying to make is that you need to wear them with the right thing. here's what i mean. scenario one: you, in these shoes and a cute, short, sexy dress like the one pictured above, are walking to go pick up some groceries. i know what you're going to say. big deal! who cares what you wear to get your groceries? but people do care. subconsciously, or even consciously sometimes, everyone who sees you judges you by your appearance, because that's all that they know about you. so don't you want do make a good impression? yes. you do. at least, i'd hope so... and that's why you wouldn't go with scenario two: you, in these shoes, and a neutral matching rest of ya (a la pencil skirt and turtle neck), are walking to pick up some groceries. and here is what an average person on the street would probably think if they had a choice. scenario one: "that girl is feminine, sexy, fashionable, and smart. i would totally be her friend right away if she came up to me and said 'hi.'" scenario two: "yuck. i can't believe that lady. what's with the pencil skirt? i do not want her near me, with her ugly sweater and granny shoes." okay, maybe i exaggerated it a little bit, but do you see what i mean? this is why i make outfits!


Ruched Sleeve Cardigan in Navy by Wet Seal ($14.95)

Notes from Wet Seal:

This cardigan is the perfect layering piece! Featuring a ruched half sleeve with an open front and drape pockets.

Notes from sweet girl:

this flyaway cardigan is fab! i guess it's not really flyaway, since that's not what they classify it as, but it's what i call it. it's also what express calls it, so you can choose to go there. whatever it is, though, it's fab. the only mistake you could make is by wearing this in white with this look. please. don't match too much. and i'm sorry for the tiny amount of info that wet seal gave us for this. it sucks, i know, to have like no info on the sweater. at least you get some stuff from me!


Shimmer Cubes Palette 15 from the Body Shop ($22.00)

Notes from the Body Shop:

Best if you want to: Create intense smoky eyes perfect for the Autumn season with a palette of rich, glimmering eye color.

Best for: all skin tones

How it works:

• Light-diffusing particles a
  nd pearl pigments provide shimmer and sparkle and help to disguise fine lines.
• Community Trade marula oil helps to repair skin's moisture barrier.
• Convenient, lightweight pack is fully recyclable and provides four cubes in one; carry the full palette or one color for easy, on-the-go application
  

Notes from sweet girl:

gotta love this palette. it fits the look perfectly. i'm not going to do a tutorial for it, because of my ugly ass face, but xsparkage (leesha), who is bee-yoo-tee-full, has a tutorial on smokey eyes on youtube. use that as your blueprint and this palette and your imagination to take you away. i know, xsparkage uses really nice makeup (mac, ben nye, etc.), so if you want you can go to the mac website and find similar shades. make sure they're shimmery, though! this is a bright, bold look, but it's frivolous. sparkle!