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Another fall makeup focus is the metallic eye! There's many ways to wear this look, whether you wear a bit of metallic shadow smudged on upper or lower lash lines or a full on metallic eye. While you can wear any metallic shade, I would suggest silvers for blue eyes, golds for hazel and brown eyes, and bronzes for green eyes. So here are my top metallic eyeshadow picks in silver, gold, and bronze (respectively).

A SPLURGE...
M.A.C. Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Silver Ring

Clinique Colour Surge Super Shimmer in Gold Rush

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Baked

AND A STEAL...
Jane EyeZing Shadow in Hi Ho Silver

Revlon Diamond Lust Sheer Shadow in Grab Me Gold

CoverGirl Queen Collection 1-Kit Eyeshadow in Hot Toffee

If an eyeshadow palette is more your style and you'd prefer a neutral yet metallic look, I'd suggest the splurge of Bobbi Brown Burnt Sugar Metallics palette or the steal of Wet 'n Wild's Ultimate Expressions Eyeshadow Compact in Sand Castle.

Happy shopping!!!

PHOTO CREDIT: TeenVogue

This week I'll be featuring some hot makeup looks for fall with a "splurge vs. steal" theme but I'll call it "A Splurge & A Steal!" So you have the option to go high-end or drugstore and I do make sure that the "steal" products I suggest are ones I've tried (chances are I've also bought the "splurge ones too in the past)!

The black liner and red lips look is classic and glam but totally wearable if you wear it the right way. The key to pulling this off is to go easy on the eyeshadow (as in wear a wash of a pale neutral from lid to brow), wear a bit of blush, and do a sheer red lip to balance out the black eyeliner. Well-groomed brows are also a must!

A SPLURGE...
Lancome Artliner in Noir ($27.00)

LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump in Sexy ($38.00)

AND A STEAL...
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner in Black Micah ($8.99)

Physicians Formula Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail in Berry Potion ($8.95)

Keep your eyes peeled for more and listen to Q94 on Thursday morning for my Bargainista Babe segment!!!

In sad news, the Payless store at Willow Lawn is closing because their lease is up. *sniff* I always liked that location because it's less than a 10 minute drive from my place. I do like the Regency Square location though and of course, there's always Short Pump.

Payless is having their Fabulous For Fall Sale with select styles up to 40% off - so click here to check out some great sale goodies!!!

I've had my eye on these boots for ages. They look really nice for an inexpensive price! The only thing I fear is that they might not look good because I'm only 5'1". I think I'd definitely have to try them on with an outfit that could go with the boots to get a feel...

From August 30th to September 3rd, Express has their tees and tanks starting at $10 and essential short sleeve shirts for $15.50 and up. All their X2 jeans are also $20 off as well. I have a few tanks from Express and they often have a good selection of both dressy and casual so it's definitely worth checking out if you have a chance.

I'd definitely pair a tank with a longer cardigan and then belt it at the waist!

A huge thanks to Melissa & Sid from Q94 to feature me on their show this morning! You can check out Melissa's Fashionista Files here.

Check back this later evening for a massive post of more of my fall picks!

So these are my one fall splurge... They're suprisingly comfy for an almost 4-inch heel!

PHOTO CREDIT: Baker's Shoes

Yesterday my sister and I trekked up to Springfield and proceeded to Metro ourselves around Washington, D.C. to get out of the RVA for a day. Overall we had lots of fun but there were some scary moments like getting caught in the doors while boarding the Metro at Union Station. My sister is in a wheelchair and people seriously wouldn't move out the way to let us board the Metro car. We have learned that while D.C. may be handicap accessible, it sure isn't handicap friendly. Overall we had fun and lots of goofy moments. We originally planned to eat lunch at Union Station but their water was having issues so we headed to Chinatown and ate at a place called Wok & Roll. Mmm, Chinese food.

I'd never been to Georgetown in my life so we headed there... OMG, shopping galore. When I actually have extra spending money, I'm so going to Georgetown for a day. I saw the Intermix store and just about died with fashion lust.

On our way back to Springfield, we stopped by Pentagon City to have a snack/mini-dinner at the Nordstrom Cafe. While waiting in line, a mother and daughter fell in love with my bag and loved my personal style. Yesterday I wore my Delia's Morgan jeans, a coral and blue cami layered under a black knit babydoll top and my Reef flip-flops. I was carrying my beloved blue Rafe bag which is seriously the best bag ever and I can't wait for another Rafe line at Target.

So overall yesterday was lots of fun and I must visit D.C. again soon!

OK, I will admit that the first thing that comes to mind when you think Delia's as a mid-twenty-something is teeny-bopper. Yes, the store is usually packed with teens, tweens, and loud music but if you can get past that- you can find cute jeans and tops for cheap and chic prices. I love their Morgan Low-Rise Skinny Jean. Their jeans have a ton of stretch and usually feature a nice selection of washes (I like the ink rinse) and inseams (from 26" to 36" on quite a few pairs). The key to shopping at Delia's in the post-teeny-bopper age is to find basics. Avoid the printed tees, stick to solid colors, and brave the dressing room to try see what works for you!

So my lovely gal pal ChicArmoire has invited me to the Belle magazine launch party and we're both having "OMG, what to wear?" moments. I am 90% sure I'm going to wear this dress. I'm still in a tizzy about shoes. Eeek. I'm meeting another gal pal this morning to go shoe shopping. I'm hoping to find something cute, chic, and cheap. If all else fails, I have good ol' basic black pumps but I want to mix it up a bit.

Choices, choices.

So while perusing the mall on my lunch break, I stopped by South Moon Under and picked up this totally cute Sweet Pea camisole off the sale rack. I wanted something cute because I am throwing myself a birthday party on Saturday so of course I want to look fabulous! I'll most likely throw a cami underneath it to keep the cleavage minimal. This Sweet Pea top will look great with white or black and I could even wear in the fall with a cardigan or over a fitted black tee. I'll probably wear it to work in the morning because I love it so much!