Obsessions

OK, this is a true story: before this year (when Sara wrote about her Torino Boots), I’ve never even HEARD of Sorel. But after seeing a couple of my fashionable friends rocking these totally cute, totally stylish yet warm and functional looking boots around the New York blizzards, I just had to know (and had to have) what they were. And this is how I learned about the brand that made all my winter dreams come true- Sorel, creators of a truly function marries fashion (and frankly, reasonably priced) line of waterproof boots that we’ve all been searching for.

Just browsing through the Women’s Section is enough to make me want to buy them all.  If you are the “boots with the fur” type, the Joan of Arctic is one of the cutest styles I’ve come across in a long time.  You can tuck it over jeans to showcase your style as you gleefully and carelessly step into every puddle on the streets.  If you love a little color in your accessories, try the Tivoli which is a no hassle, urban style- and probably the only shoe that inspires me to want to wear some green and pink on my feet. (more…)

As any gal who suffers from sparse eyebrows can attest to (such as yours truly), having the right brow pencil is absolutely essential. I recently got my hands on the Dior Diorshow Brow Styler, described as an “ultra-fine precision brow pencil,” as part of an Allure promotion. It’s my newest obsession and the brow pencil to end all other brow pencils.

The Diorshow Brow Styler only comes in one universal shade, a light brown that should suit most hair colors. People often make the mistake of using pencils that are too dark for them, resulting in an unnatural look. I have black hair, and this was perfect for creating a natural-looking arch. Also, the thin pencil provides a very precise application. So all I have to do to “fill in” my brows is brush them slightly with the conveniently attached brush on the other end, and then simply apply. At $28, it’s certainly pricey, but totally worth it for me!