Rounding up a few white summer dresses today. I recently purchased this Vince wrap dress which inspired me to write this post. I'm including a mix of options with different price ranges, lengths, etc. While I may not be able to purchase all of these gorgeous white dresses, I suppose a little window shopping won't hurt, will it?
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Happy Monday!! So excited to begin October and work on my fall/winter capsule. I recenly had the pleasure of visiting Etienne Aigner office for a sneak peak of their upcoming Spring 2019 collection. I loved the handbags which will be available on january 2019, I'm including photos of a few pieces that have caught my eyes.
Etienne Aigner also gifted me a beautiful sock booties- in cordovan calf suede. The chunky heels makes this booties super comfortable for day to day wear. The athleisure inspired style features a navy patterened strech gore panel with racing stripe at the ankle.
I paired the booties with a navy blue knitted maxi dress which I purchased last year from H&M. I really like the flute sleeves and the backless detail on this dress. It's the perfect dress for a fall date night!
"Aigner shoes and handbags are distinguished by luxurious materials, artisanal craftsmanship, multi-functionality, and signature hardware. Enduring hallmarks include the iconic logo–an “A” refined to resemble a horseshoe–and use of materials such as fine cordovan leathers from Italy and hand-woven textiles."
Hello, Fall! I'm beyond excited that fall is finally here well, I should say almost here cause New York weather is quite bipolar. Ok, enough about the weather let's talk about this gorgeous new Anine Bing blazer I recently purchased. I purchased it a few weeks ago, but I was waiting for the weather to cool down. I love the oversized blazer trend, but since I have a wide shoulder and a fuller bust I can't really pull off the oversized look so, I sized down and bought the size- M. It still felt roomy and slightly oversized yet structured just the look I was going for!
Mother's Day is probably one of my favorite day of the year. I always wake up to my husband and daughter making a ruckus in the kitchen, and it's sweet to see them work so hard for the breakfast in bed tradition. Being a mom has taught me so many things, and it really makes me appreciate my mom for all the sacrifices, and hard work she had to endure raising me and my siblings. I try to treat my mother every other week with a small gift but for Mother's Day, It's nice to go the extra mile and spoil her for the day.
We still have a little over a week, so I thought it's the perfect time to share my top picks with you all. I tried to include a little bit from every category home, fashion, skincare, bath, and fragrances. So you have tons of options to choose from. I'm also giving away some amazing Molton Brown gift sets, I'm giving away two sets to three lucky winners so don't forget to enter here.
- Topshop Shakira Woven Shopping Bag $38- Woven bags are so in right now, and this is a nice little twist to your basic woven bags. I love the metallic gold finish on the bag, and the linen pouch adds a chic vibe. It's also on the affordable side so you can get the bag and throw in little extra goodies inside the pouch. This bag also comes in silver color.
- Card Case- I will forever recommend card cases for all moms! I received a Chanel Card Case a few years ago on Mother's Day, which I still love dearly. I hate lugging around big wallets and since I mostly carry mini bags so it's the best option for me. Another option would be Louis Vuitton Pochette I have a few that I picked up during my vacation in Hawaii. I use them as a makeup bag it holds all my essentials. I have a blog post featuring the LV pochette and you can see how much It can hold here.
- Bathrobes- I can never have enough bathrobes and I think any mom will appreciate a comfy bathrobe. Here are a few that are on my radar here, here and here.
- Anthropologie Measuring Spoon $28- I love their measuring spoons and cups the one shown in the photo is from a few years ago that I received as a gift on Mother's Day. My mom loves to bake chocolate cakes I think we love her cake more than she loves baking it haha! So, these cups or spoons are an ideal gift for any mom who loves to bake. Here are a few options that I'm eyeing here, here and here.
- Coffee Makers- This is for moms who love their caffeine it might not be healthy but it keeps us going. My husband got me a new coffee maker and it's probably one of the best gifts he ever got me other than my very first Chanel Flap bag.
- Molton Brown Spring Signatures Bathing Gift Set $75- a trio of spring inspired body washes featuring Orange & Bergamot, Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise, and Delicious Rhubarb and Rose. This set includes, one of my favorite shower gel Delicious Rhubarb and Rose which smells divine and the scent lingers on throughout the day. Molton Browns shower gels gently cleanse and leaves skin irresistibly fragranced. This gift set will be great for all moms, or you can treat yourself to a sweet recipe with a citrus twist.
- Molton Brown Spring Signatures Hand Cream Gift Trio $38- a lavish hand cream set featuring their spring signatures Orange & Bergamot, Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise, and Delicious Rhubarb and Rose. As a mom Im constantly washing my hands, so I always keep a hand cream nearby. These hand creams absorb quickly, it's nourishing, and it smells amazing. Last year I bought a set for one of my friend, who was a new mommy, and she loved the gift so much so she treated herself to Molton Brown's body lotion.
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream $199- My mom loves skincare products, and I'm sure she'd love Elemis especially the Pro-Collagen line which targets wrinkles, firmness, and elasticity. Elemis Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Marine Cream comes in a beautiful keepsake box. There are also some amazing gift sets available here, here and here, these will be ideal gifts for mother's day.
- NuFACE Mini Electric Pink Set $199- I recently discovered this cool little tool called NuFACE it uses microcurrent technology to gently stimulate and improve skin's appearance. It visibly tones and lifts skin on your neck, jowls, jawline, cheeks, eyebrows, and forehead. This is a great gift for moms and grandmoms this set includes hydrating leave-on gel primer, prep and glow dual-sided cloths (5pack), optimizing mist, travel bag, guide, and power adapter.
- Artis Elite Smoke Brush set $170- I was introduced to these brushes last year, and I was blown away by how quickly it blends out the products. This set comes with 5 brushes, and it's perfect for a mommy on the go.
- Givenchy Live Irresistible Blossom Crush $91- The stud enhanced with a luminous mauve hue, the slender facetted bottle is fresh and modern. This is a floral scent but its subtle and its perfect for spring and summer. My mother loves floral scents so Im debating between the Givenchy Blossom crush and Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Cologne.
- Byredo Nomade Trio $110- you can't go wrong with a Byredo set I love this trio it's got two of my favorites from the brand Blanche and Bal D'Afrique. Last year, I treated myself to a limited edition hand cream duo, so I'm thinking about picking up the travel case for the travel vials.
- Mugler Angel Loyalty Set $100- This set is currently on sale, and it includes a refillable spray, shower gel, and body lotion. The scent is warm and spicy it has notes of caramel, honey, chocolate, and vanilla.
This concludes my Mother's Day gift guide, and I hope you'll find this guide helpful. Once again, don't forget to enter the giveaway here for a chance to win the Molton Brown Gift Sets.
I hope you all have an amazing Mother's day!
I hope you all have an amazing Mother's day!
Happy Friday! Spring has sprung, and I had to take advantage of all the pretty blossom trees so, it was only appropriate to shoot this dress on this location. I felt this sheer lace dress went perfectly with the pretty trees. This dress was under $40 it's very well made, and it has beautiful embroidered details with scalloped trimming. I think this will be a great dress for summer weddings or parties since the fabric is very comfortable. I'm 5'3, and the dress is a bit long for me so, I had to pair it with high heels. I went for the classic Christian Louboutin Pigalle in 100mm.
Happy Monday! Newyork was warm and sunny this weekend and it was also Bengali New Year day what a perfect day to celebrate and start the year off right. Traditionally we wear red and white saree but I decided to mix it up a bit. I don't wear a lot of colors on a daily basis my outfit mostly consists of white or black color tops with jeans. When it comes to shoes and handbags, that's where I like to have some fun and twist. I wore one of my favorite pair of emerald green mules I purchased this pair last year from HM. The quality is superb it's has a satin material and it is very comfortable. Keeping the emerald green theme going I wore these vintage earrings that I purchased a few years ago, I absolutely love these earrings. I'm also loving the combination of the new Givenchy Blossom Crush and Byredo Bal d'Afrique perfumes both floral scents but it's not too heavy, it's very light and airy. Now let's discuss the bag I'm sure you've all seen the newest trend- PVC bags. Well, I can't get enough of the new trendy bag, I picked up an affordable version from Nordstrom. I'm eyeing a beautiful Chanel PVC bag but not sure if its worth the splurge. For now, I'm going to enjoy every bit of this BP. PVC Bag.
Makeup details:
Face- Makeupforever Serum Booster, Hourglass Cosmetics Stick Foundation, Nars Creamy Concealer (review here), Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, Lancome Dual Finish Powder, Givenchy Healthy Glow Bronzer (review here), Tom Ford Glow Stick.
Eyes- Anastasia DipBrow Pomade, Mac Cosmetics Texture and Nylon eyeshadow, Milani Pencil Eyeliner, Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Masraca.
Hello! Switching gears today on Makeupwithmona. Six years ago when I started blogging I had a vision for my blog but for some reason, I decided to put a few things off and mostly focused on beauty here. I finally decided it's time for a switch and I want to incorporate things I enjoy. I will still be doing beauty reviews but along with that, I will be also sharing outfits, handbags, travel etc. I hope you'll enjoy this journey alongside me :)
Last Sunday it was my parent's wedding anniversary we all went out for dinner and this is what I wore to the dinner. I actually got inspired by my daughter's polka dot dress which I will link here. I wish they did the same exact dress for adults but nonetheless, I found something similar and I absolutely love the dress! It's very comfortable and stretchy so I would suggest going down a size unless you want an oversize dress look. I paired the dress with a basket bag it's from Zara's last years summer collection but I found a bag that looks exactly like this one here. I wore my favorite white mules which I also picked up last year, however, I found something very similar and it's pretty affordable here. It's still chilly here in New York, so I went for my favorite camel coat. For makeup, I used two BH Cosmetics eyeshadow palettes, which I've been testing for a while and I will be reviewing them soon.
Dress: Zara Coat: Forever 21 (Similar) Shoes: Who What Wear (Similar) Bag: Zara ( Similar, Similar, Similar) Earrings: Zara
Today I will be sharing what's in my Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag and how I pack the essentials. I remember the very first bag that my dad bought me when I was 12 years old, it was a mini backpack, and even back then I knew I love mini bags. Many years later, not much has changed whenever I spot a new bag I always go for the size-mini and the crossbody option is an added bonus. I do have a few large totes, which I mostly reach for when I travel but on a daily basis, I prefer the minis. I love having my hands free specially after I had my daughter. I purchased the Gucci Dionysus bag about 1.5 years ago and I haven't stopped using it ever since!
Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag is a structured bag, it has a Beige/ebony GG supreme canvas with taupe suede trim and a textured tiger head spur closure. There is a pocket under the flap it's not that spacious but I can keep some cards or cash. The antique silver-toned chain strap can be worn in multiple ways, it can be worn on the shoulder with 15.5'' drop or it can be worn as a top handle with 9'' drop. It's 7.5'' in width x 6'' in height and 2'' depth. This bag has hand stitched details and hand-painted edges.
At first, I wasn't sure about the monogram canvas but once I've seen the bag in person I quickly fell in love with it. The canvas is only on the exterior and the interior is fully lined with the suede fabric which you can see peeking through the flap and on each side of the bag. I love the suede trimming and the neutral earthy tones make this bag very easy to style. The snap closure is another thing I like about this bag it's nicely secured and it's very easy to open and close. The chain straps can be a little heavy but since the bag is very small and you can only pack a few things it never gets uncomfortable. The grainy texture of the canvas makes this bag very durable. It's scratch resistant and you don't have to worry about color transfer, I've worn this bag during rainy, snowy days and it still looks brand new!
I'm 5' 3 and when I use it as a crossbody it stops right below my stomach which is the perfect length for me. Although it's a trendy bag and it might go out of style in the future but I can still see myself continue to use and love this bag. Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme comes in a few other colors and sizes.
Keep scrolling for close up shots of the bag, how I styled the bag and what fits inside the bag.
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As you can see, it's very compact so I just have to be strategic about how I pack the bag so that way I can close it without any issue. The only thing is when the bag is open and if you place it down the weight from the snap closure can lean forward and tip the bag over.
I never carried a full sized wallet I just never felt the need to lug around a huge wallet. I prefer card cases I'm currently using the Chanel card case which is one of my favorite card cases. This card case has been in my collection for years now it's still in the pristine condition, it has 4 pockets if you count the front slot. I like to pack the makeup items in a Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette. My iPhone 7 fits easily in the bag but not when I have the card case and the mini pochette in the bag. I usually keep my phone in my hand or coat pocket so it's never been an issue.
I always carry Lancome Dual Finish Powder compact and blotting sheets so I can touch up throughout the day, which is a must for me since I have very oily t-zone. I'm currently carrying the Fenty Beauty Blotting Paper and it's the cutest little thing ever! I've been loving these two new lip balms I've already reviewed the Kjaer Weis Lip Balm (here). Few other lippies in my bag are NYX Cosmetics Natural lip liner and Tom Ford First Time Lipstick- it's a peachy pink shade with a satin finish. Also in the bag, I have mini YSL Lip Tint Oil no. 5 and Cle De Peau Beaute Radiant Liquid Rouge in the shade 11. I always like to have a hand cream available cause I constantly wash my hands, the one I'm using now is a mini L'occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream. I've recently discovered a new brand Phlur and I'm loving this scent called Hanami it has notes of white florals, fig, hazelnut, and sandalwood.
That's a wrap for my very first What's In My Bag, I always get questions on how I pack my mini bags so I hope you enjoyed a peek into my Dionysus Mini.
What's in your bag? & Which do you prefer- a mini or a large handbag?
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