Talitha's Take: February 2017

Fashion: 3 Pet Peeves About Valentine's Day and Inspired Outfit

The day we have crown the most romantic day of the year, is almost upon us. Cupid will come and strike someone's heart with the uncontrollable desires to spend their hard earned dollars on balloons, candy, and cards. They will stress out about getting that special someone the perfect gift. In today's post, I will give you my three pet peeves about Valentine's Day and show off my inspired outfit.

1. Going out to dinner

Don't you eat out all year long?! Going out to dinner on Valentine's Day can be a big headache. I work at a restaurant and I could never understand why people choose Valentine's Day to deal with the crowds. Every restaurant you go to, trust me, you will have at least an hour wait for seating. Why not stay home, hire a chef and have a nice candle light dinner.

2. Spending money on unnecessary gifts

I hate balloons and flowers, especially on Valentine's Day. I think it's a waste to spend money on flowers that are going to die and balloons that will just deflate. I would rather someone buy me a plant or a nice piece of jewelry, something that will last a lifetime. Save the flowers are for the dead.

3. Crowded malls

Why do people wait until the last minute to buy a gift? Even though Valentine's Day fall on the same date in February every year. People make a mad rush at the mall, stressing themselves out about buying unnecessary gifts. You can't find parking and people are so close you can smell their breath. If you are going buy a gift, please stop PROCRASTINATING!!!

Inspired look

My inspired look is this gorgeous pink TopShop dress that I found on sale at Nordstrom, for $44. I added a pair of tie-up blush sandals. And, of course, the flowers are fake.

Final thoughts

Don't wait until February 14th to express your love and affection. This is something that should be done on a daily basis. Give hugs and kisses just because.

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Beauty: Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette Review and Swatch

Beauty: Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette Review and Swatch

For peach sake, Too Faced has released it's Sweet Peach Collection once again. In today's post, I will be doing a review and swatch on the Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette.

My option on the Sweet Peach Palette

I have always wanted to try one of Too Faced palettes, but would always end up buying MAC or Urban Decay Naked Palette. I got my hand on the Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette over a month ago. I went to Ulta to do some last minute Christmas shopping and there was this palette that was so pretty, I had to have it. The first thing that caught my eye was the packaging, it comes in a gorgeous tin-like box. The second was the smell. I opened the Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette and the smell of peach just hit my nose and cleared up my sinus. I have a slight obsession with any peach scent.

What I like about this palette

1. There are 18 different shades that will have you looking peachy keen are year round. The shades are a mix of corals, pinks, browns and purple.

2. The palette contains shimmers and mattes.

3. These shades are easy to blend and highly pigmented.

4. You can create an array of different makeup looks.

5. Smells yummy, it is infused with the smell of a freshly picked peach.

6. Includes a Glamour Guide to help with three looks.

7. The cost of the palette is $49, which is not bad compared to MAC or Urban Decay Palettes.

FYI

If you want your eye shadow to pop, last all day and not crease, make sure that you are using an eye shadow primer.

There you have it, my review on Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. What palettes are you in love with? Leave me a comment down below.

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Fashion Friday: The Do's and Don'ts On Wearing Winter Whites

Today's Fashion Friday is all about Winter Whites. Yes, you can totally rock white during the winter if you follow some simple do's and don'ts.

A Rule That Should Be Broken

There is one fashion rule that needs to have several seats. A rule that is so ridiculous it should be broken.... Wearing white after Labor Day. I live in South Florida where this rule does not apply because of the warm weather during the fall and winter. We probably get 3-5 day of cool temps. Imagine me running around in 90 degree weather with wool on, people would look at my like I am crazy.

The Do's & Don'ts

• Don't wear white to a wedding, The worst thing you can do to a bride is upstage her on her big day.

• Do carry a tide pen with you. One reason I hate wearing all white is that it gets dirty really fast. I can never stay clean.

• Don't wear all white from head to toe. Mix it up a little by throwing some colors like yellow, blue or tan. You can even add prints like polka-dots or stripes.

• Do add metallic shoes, jewelry or clutch for a more glamours look.

• Don't wear linen, eyelet or canvas after Labor Day.

• Do add fabrics like white denim, wool, and cashmere to your fall wardrobe.

That's my do's and don'ts of wearing white in the winter. Share with me some of your thoughts on wearing winter white.