Casual + Cats

Hi guys! I thought I'd bring you an outfit post today and I'm once again living up to the 'Meow' in my blog name. I seem to go for a lot of clothes that have cats on them, even though I'm probably more of a dog person when I think about it.

Today's outfit is super casual, cute, and comfortable; three of my favorite words to describe my fashion sense. 

I just ordered the shirt off ASOS and it was only around $8. It's a gorgeous peplum top, with cute pastel cats all over it. It's a woven fabric, so it's incredibly breathable and comfortable, which makes sense because it's actually a pajama top! I know, I know, SHOCKING!? Probably not, it's a bit obvious when you notice its super casual and sleepy vibe. 

Sometimes I think it's fun to mix it up with what you wear and this is definitely a way to mix it up. A lot of the time, cute pajama tops or bottoms can double as part of your everyday wardrobe. 

I paired it with my favorite Boyfriend Jeans from Uniqlo and then my Steve Madden Espradrilles.

 It's not the most 'wintry' outfit, but I don't always want to dress in dark colors when it's cold; it's fun to mix it up!

Shirt: ASOS | Pants: Uniqlo | Shoes: Steve Madden | Lipstick: MAC 'Whirl' Lip Liner | Earrings: Forever 21

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I hope you liked this outfit today, I know I did. Especially because this shirt is so appropriate for me as I blog on Meow Emily :)

xo Emily

My 'Night Out' Go-To Makeup

Hey guys! Hope you're having a lovely day.

Today I'm sharing my go-to 'Night Out' makeup look that I wear when I have parties, events, or dinners in the evening. It's a shimmery chestnut smoky eye that works with so many different skin tones, outfits and occasions. I love it because it's not as intense as a black smoky eye, but still has that wow factor that you need when transitioning into nighttime looks.

This look also doubles as a fantastic Holiday makeup look, because deep, chestnut browns with accents of shimmer and gold are incredibly appropriate for this season!

To Create This Look:

Holiday Dress Inspiration

Hey everyone! I hope your day is going wonderfully, I know mine is. Today I've got a quick post about Holiday Dress inspiration. 

I've been checking out a few different online sites for some great holiday dresses, as I've got a few family parties and friend parties that I'll be attending and have been really successful in finding inspiration. One great site, avivadress.co.uk reached out to me and asked if I might be interested in checking out their site. I was, because a lot of their dresses are super cute for the holiday season. The site has a bunch of great prom dresses, bridesmaids dresses, and wedding dresses, which I'm definitely not ready for yet, but I found my niche under their cocktail dresses and party dresses sections. There were hundreds of super cute and fun party dresses, for every single age group and personality type. The options were endless.

Finally, I figured out a few of my favorites and I'm going to share with you my picks. 

 My first pick is this A-Line Black Deep V-Neck dress, which is perfectly elegant and appropriate for any sort of party you'd attend. It's the type of style of dress that really flatters every figure and I think it'd be perfect for Christmas and New Years parties. Next up is this gorgeous A-Line Ivory Bateau dress which kind of reminds me of Mad Men, which makes it a lot more fun.  I especially love this Strapless Soft Pink Chiffon dress in particular. Plus, all three of my picks, and most every cocktail dress is under $100 or even less!

A fun feature about the website is that there are customer testimonies at the bottom of each dress. It lets you know exactly what the wearers of the dresses think and feel about their products. It's also incredibly fun to see the clothes in action, rather than only on a model on a website. I often find that I won't know how exactly a clothing item will fit me, so seeing it on women who look like me is pretty special. It's also special to see these really cute pictures of everyone enjoying their dresses at prom and at parties. 

I was happy to see that right now, they have up to 85% off on their site plus quick 2 day shipping if you spend a certain amount. Plus, any size and color are available for all the dresses, and you can choose your preference when you order. It makes it a lot easier to get something you love. 

What's your pick from Aviva? Do you have a favorite website for Holiday dress inspiration?

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xo Emily

Sunday Style: A Chunky Sweater

Happy Sunday! I've only got a few days left of the semester and I've been studying hard for finals but today I'm bringing you another outfit, featuring one of my favorites sweaters. It's a chunky orange knit sweater and it's perfectly warm and comfortable for the cold winter, while also being casual.

The sweater is a bit out of my comfort zone, as I tend to go for very dark sweaters and cardigans, but I think the pop of the orange is exciting and something different. I also love the fact that the back of the sweater zips completely down, which makes it a bit more unique than a normal sweater. I've also worn the sweater with the zipper facing the front, with a white camisole underneath, and it looks great!

I paired the sweater with Uniqlo Boyfriend Jeans, some Steve Madden Espadrilles, and my favorite chunky Forever 21 flower earrings. 

Sweater: Warehouse (similar style) | Pants: Uniqlo | Shoes: Steve Madden | Lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte 'Nude Beige' | Earrings: Forever 21

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xo Emily

A Colorful Holiday Makeup Look

Hey guys, I've got a colorful holiday makeup look for you today. I think it makes a kind of kitchy green and red Christmas look a lot more wearable and fun. I mostly used the Too Faced Everything Nice palette for this look because it has amazing vibrant colors that work perfect to create this kind of look.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Under $100

1. A beautiful embellished mirror, like this one from Anthropologie, is a great gift for any young adult with a new home or dorm! {$98}
2. A full box set of a television show is a really great gift for the TV enthusiast in your life. I received the Friends box set a few years ago and it's one of my most valued gifts, especially because Friends will probably never come on Netflix {$80}
3. A cute jacket, like this one from Topshop, has been on my Christmas list for awhile. It's easy to dress up or down and can become a staple in your wardrobe {$80}
4. Last year, I got a Kindle for Christmas and it was one of the best gifts, ever. It's so much more convenient than carrying around multiple books and there are so many free books available at the Kindle Store as well! {$79}
5. Keds has recently teamed up with Kate Spade and it's basically the best thing ever. I love love love these sparkly sneakers for the Holiday season and I think it'd be a great gift for anyone (I want them!) {$80}
6. Dresses are my favorite thing to buy and I've been obsessed with Oasis lately. They have such a huge variety of items and I've already bought too much from here. It's good quality and so cute, especially this pretty Floral Dress {$62}
7. Little Studs are my favorite pieces of jewelry to wear and I think these Sun and Moon earrings are incredibly cute and dainty! {$95}
8. I think Rebecca Minkoff, like Kate Spade, makes some of the best purses for a budget and this little Leo Clutch would be an amazing edition to your collection or the perfect starting out clutch! {$95}
9. If you know someone, or you yourself, is getting into makeup and wants to try out a variety of different products, this Sephora Superstar Favorites Kit is an absolute must-buy. It has all the best high-end products and it's a fourth of what it would cost you normally. {$75}
10. I love Sunglasses and these Tortoise ones by Crap Eyewear are super cute and funky! {$56}

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I hope this inspired some of your gift-giving or wish lists (I know I want all of these that I don't have!)

xo Emily 

The Tuesday Ten: Favorite Concealers

Hey guys! Today I've got another Tuesday 10 for you, this time I'm sharing 10 of my absolute favorite concealers, both from the drugstore and from high end brands.

1. Sonia Kashuk Concealer Quad - This is a great drugstore concealer. It comes in a quad (either light or dark) and gives you two different concealer shades, a redness reducing concealer, and a setting powder. This is a great product to pop in your bag and it's great if you're in between shades because you can mix and match and swirl the concealers. {$10}
2. Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer - This is one of the best concealers out there. Not only is is great for under-eye concealing, but it works fantastic on blemishes across the face. I love this for zits and pimples and redness. {$32}
3. L'Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer and Highlighter Stick - This is a favorite of mine that works both as a concealer and a highlighter. It works best under your eyes and on the high points of your face, making your skin glow and your eyes pop. {$10}
4. Maybelline FitMe Concealer - This is a dependable drugstore concealer, and it's creaminess almost matches the NARS creamy concealer. {$6}
5. Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer - Another fantastic concealer for both under-eyes and blemishes. I love that this stays in place all day long and never wears off. {$25}
6. L'Oreal Visible Lift CC Concealer - I really have been loving this concealer lately and I think it's perfect for under your eyes. It's not great for blemishes, as it's very liquidy and highlighting, but it's cool tip and the product itself work wonders on the blue and puffy tired eyes we all experience {$10}
7. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - A tried and true favorite of those in the beauty community, this concealer is fantastic for your under-eyes. I also love using it to cancel out redness and cover up blemishes for hours. {$29}
8. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Under Eye Concealer - I've mentioned this a million times and it has to be my favorite concealer of all time. It's affordable, long-lasting, and dependable and is the absolute best for covering dark circles {$8}
9. Tarte Creaseless Concealer - I love this concealer for really canceling out redness under the eye and providing hydration that a lot of concealers lack. Plus, as the name suggests, it gets rid of those pesky creases you get from long-wear of concealer. {$24}
10. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - From the UK, this concealer has been talked about a bunch by those across the pond and I can see why. It's super highlighting, creamy, and long-lasting. I love using it under my eyes and on the high points of my face for highlight. {$5}

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What are your favorite concealers?

xo Emily