LOFT brings true inspiration and great prices

I was excited when Lucky magazine sent me the LOFT's spring lookbook to review and found items I LOVED and looks that truly inspire. Here are a few looks that caught my eye.
Perfect necklaces and dress for a tropical getaway! I bought the long coral necklace! I LOVE! You can layer the necklace like they did here, or wrap it to create an entirely new look.

DIY: update your booties with sheer laces. Make with ribbon from craft store!

I just LOVED this necklace and it sold out so quick!

*LOVE this look! Update anorak jacket with scarf! Genius! Do the same thing with a trench. I didn't get the image for the anorak jacket with a brown (distressed) leather belt, but I love how it changes the look! Have fun warming up:)

This tee is very J. Crew at an AMAZING price!

DIY Inspiration: Add broaches to a dress like this instead of applique-same effect and changes the entire look.

French Chic: mini scarf, plus skinny belts are still in! Round toes are back!

*Keep rolling those trousers!

How I was inspired by Net-a-Porter's Travel selections to create my travel look

My look is the one on the left. I saw it and it screamed moi:) But, I of course had to create with what I had at home:) So, here's what I did:
Pants: American Apparel Harem Leggings
Poncho: Walmart Poncho-I didn't see anymore like this today at the store...
What I added: a gray tank-from Forever 21, Racer Back...
The comfy Ballet flats: Me Too's from Stems a Shoe Boutique
The Bag: Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne, I got it when prices dropped. So worth the cash. I have to make sure I can carry my mags on the flight:)
The funky scarf: I got lucky! I am an Alpha Shopper for LUCKY magazine and I was sent a LOFT Ann Taylor package to review and it included an AMAZING new scarf!:)
Travel Extra: I just found a new great site that helps travelers with carrying their must-have beauty items that won't get you in trouble for carrying on, the site is called, 3FLOZ and it's genius! Check it out!:)

LUCKY Alpa Shopper Review of: COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain

I wasn't sure if I shared with everyone that I am an ALPHA Shopper for Lucky Magazine:) I am really excited about this adventure with the magazine!

A couple of weeks ago, I received a package from the mag with 2 COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain's to try out. Now, I am usually a lipgloss girl---I have over 50...I haven't counted since the time I had over 100 and the airline lost all of my coveted lipglosses, but you get the point...I like lipgloss:).

But, back to the topic. I am not really a lipstick or any other type of lip tint other than gloss girl...but, since it was sent to me I was not only excited to test it out but curious to see how it would look after watching all of those Drew Barrymore commercials. (P.S. I love Drew Barrymore!:) But, after I tried it on, I just wasn't sure...I am not used to not having a shine...but, I liked the color. Then, I got on SKYPE with my hubby who is in Kuwait and he LOVED it! He was like, what are you wearing? He could tell it wasn't the "gew" that I usually wear as he refers to my coveted lipgloss:) So, of course, I ran to the mirror to check it out again and it did look pretty good...the color was vibrant and it lasted all day. I haven't worn it outside yet, so we shall see how people respond and I want to try it with gloss on top if that isn't breaking the rules, so I will share how that turns out. But, check it out. There is even a yummy smell to the stain! Usually anything that's not a gloss or chapstick smells disgusting to me, but this had a yummy scent:)