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September Pinspired: Back to School

September 10, 2018 by DetroitDuchess Leave a Comment

I LOVE going back to school…except I no longer get to do it…boo hoo. The excitement of a new backpack, schedule, trapper keeper, planner, folders, all the things used to get me so jazzed! I couldn’t wait to start all over again. I am trying to channel that back to school energy into my professional life and thought what better way to do it then to invest in a “back to school/work” outfit.

I have a tendency to wear a lot of dresses at work because they are easy, comfortable and versatile. Throw in some tights and all of your summer dresses work for fall and winter too! Then I came to the realization that I don’t have a lot of work pant outfits and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to change it up with a new look. I found a winner here. This outfit is the perfect mix of comfort and style. with our new dress for your day policy I struggle to find something that isn’t so much more dressed up than everyone else, but also isn’t too casual for me. I’ve seen all my coworkers sporting these dusters (hello early 2000’s) and figured that I can throw some yoga pants on when I get home and be set.

I’m starting with the hardest thing first, the pants. I settled on the Gap Skinny Ankle Pants ($32.97) that look casual but still dressy for work.

Ann Taylor had a great Drapey Cami ($59.50) that is perfect for layering:

Madewell’s Kent Cardigan Sweater ($98) looks almost too cozy for work!

The best part of this outfit may be the shoes and these Steve Madden Daisie Pumps ($99.98) are very sexy:

It’s a little different than the photo, but I’ve been coveting the Stella & Dot Rebel Pendant ($79) for years and it would look great with this ensemble.

In true Elizabeth fashion, I spent the most time looking for the perfect bag. It’s a little different than the picture but I just LOVED the detail on the Nine West Aury Tote ($99):

I cannot wait to get this look in my closet for fall! What are your favorite fall combinations?

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Five on Friday: Back to School for Adults

September 8, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 9 Comments

I’ve seen a ton of back to school articles and posts about what to get your kids to go back to school, but I thought it would be fun to get a few “back to school” items for myself:

1.Ted Baker Magnolia Stripe Tote ($279)

Every kid needs a new backpack to start of the new year. As an adult, I am more interested in a work tote to carry my laptop and notebook to and from work every day. I just fell in love with this tote.

2. Erin Condren Life Planner ($60)

I love getting a fresh planner every year and my favorite planner over the last few years is Erin Condren’s Life Planner. I love the fun stickers and all of the organization opportunities.

3. Kate Spade Journal ($22)

I use a notepad every day at work and Kate Spade makes it all a little bit more fun.

4. Kate Spade All Occasion Card Set ($30)

One of my goals this year was to be better about sending birthday cards to my close friends. I also thought it would be great to have some on hand for last minute occasions. I loved the idea of this card set and would love to add additional cards to the box.

5. Louis Vuitton Business Card Holder ($350)

I loved the look of this business card holder. I had a silver Kate Spade holder, but it is SO scratched up now that I need a replacement.

What is on your adult back to school wish list?

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Back-to-School with #MeijerBeauty

August 23, 2014 by DetroitDuchess 2 Comments

I received beauty products from Meijer to help promote Meijer Beauty Perks. All opinions expressed are my own.

When I was younger, I used to love going back to school. It was a time to get organized, buy colorful binders and folders and a new outfit and get back into a routine. Now, I am no longer going back to school, but fall is always a great time to get back into a new routine. I feel like summer is all about breaking the rules and having fun – many of you might forget to remove your makeup every night or throw out expired products, fall is the time to get back to business.

Let’s start with skincare. You should be washing, exfoliating and moisturizing your face every day. I had heard great things about the CeraVe line at Meijer and decided to check it out. I originally saw this article talking about how Emily Maynard used it as part of her skincare routine.

I purchased the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.

I also like to give myself a weekly facial, where I do my at home microdermabrasion (more to come on that later) followed by a face mask. I was thrilled when I was at Meijer to see the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips again. I couldn’t find them for a long time and I like to use them before I do the face mask.

While I was shopping I came across this handy little blackhead/whitehead remover. I haven’t had one of these in years, but picked it up. This is a great tool to use following my weekly facial.

Next up is refreshing my makeup. Did you know that most makeup products have an expiration date? While the products might still look okay, they may not work as well or could cause break outs or irritation. Here are some guidelines:

Mascara

Mascara has a shelf life of three months. If it starts getting clumpy or flaky once you’ve applied it, then you should toss it. I NEVER share mascara, it is a good way to spread germs. If someone wants to borrow my mascara I just let them keep it or toss it and then replace it with a new one. One of my favorite brands is Maybelline The Falsies.

Eyeliners

I like using gel eyeliners, which come in a pot. It’s important to screw the caps on tight to keep them from drying out. Eyeliners will last for about 4-6 months.

Foundation & Concealer

Foundation and concealer have a shelf life of 6-12 months. If it starts separating, you want to toss it. Most of the time you’ll use it up before you get to that point.