It's all in the EYES ;)

Ladies, it is time to start thinking about putting the finishing touches on your New Years Eve look. No matter what you are doing (or wearing) you can make quite the statement with your eyes! As always we love a smoked eye with a nude lip, or a cool metallic trio on the lid. BUT, why not get a little daring + try a bit of both. A smokey eye with a pop of metallic in the corner gives a chic + sexy touch to any ensemble, + with a nude lip you don't need to worry about touching up your lipstick after the champagne toast(s).

RUSSH Australia

We are going to share one of the most inspirational style guides with you. Australian fashion magazine, Russh is pretty amazing. They have the best images, as well as these great collages. Australians have such a spunky + unique sense of style that is very sexy + just plain cool! We highly suggest subscribing!! C+D has a shelf packed with Russh Australia magazines + every time we are in need of some ideas we reference Russh.

Play With Color Combos

We are so done with purple...purple and jewel tones paired with black. They are pretty, but lets try something a little more unexpected for the day. We are so feeling the unusual color combinations seen at Marc Jacobs, Halston, Bluemarine, Louis Vuitton, and Chloe! Try starting with a cream or camel base, then highlight with a pastel blouse or cardigan and top it off with a pop of something unexpected, like a mustard or burgundy. If you are loving the purple, try a desaturated shade like mauve or periwinkle paired with cream and grey and incorporate that poison purple color in a shoe or clutch.

Sleepy Time

Get some relaxing sleep in while this cool and rainy weather is still here. Sometimes we all just need a little nap time...sweet dreams

Yummy Sachets

Cloak + Dagger is all for the idea of making your own aromatic sachets for your drawers and closet spaces. Herbs like rosemary, cinnamon, and lavender can keep clothing and shoes smelling fresh, while cedar can help protect woolens from moth damage. Try filling a beautiful old handkerchief with herbs and gather the ends and tie with some twine or silk ribbon. You can even add some essential oils to the mix in order to strengthen the scented sachets. These could also make a lovely gift for the holidays along with a session with Cloak + Dagger (*wink wink) to make your closet simply beautiful!

A Little KLUTE For Fall...Yes Please

The pictures from the 1971 film, Klute, starring Jane Fonda who plays a call girl named Bree Daniels are enough to inspire a whole wardrobe...But for starters, channel her style when choosing some bold basics for fall. Find a short black cashmere dress, a great trench or tailored coat, a chunky belt, and need we mention some sexy high boots (with or without heel) that we know everyone is always on an eternal hunt for! Keep your eye out for the ultra feminine long sleeve silk blouse in a solid color like cream (we are talking about the bow-tie blouse look with the draped sleeve and all). If you want to add florals or prints, bring in a scarf, but try to focus your big purchases on well made basic pieces in solid colors, and of course the boot is imperative (we like a knee length boot with a short heel). The message here = KEEP IT SIMPLE and FABULOUS.

Succulents

This weekend take a break from cleaning and step outside to do a little gardening. Planting succulents is a no brainer and they add so much style to your home. Start with a small arrangement for your kitchen table, or get a head start on a thoughtful holiday gift. By the way, even the 99 Cent store sells cacti and other succulents. So find a cool container, some soil and go for it.