la fille de l'automne

la fille de l'automne by aurevoircat featuring black ankle boot

Hello lovelies, it is officially Autumn. September 23 marked the Autumn Equinox of 2014, and hurray!, it is here. I'm extremely excited to wear warm, deep colors, overcoats, hats, scarves and long-sleeves. It may not be cold in California yet, but I hope wherever you may be, you are inspired by this small set I have pieced together.

Lately, I have been taking lots of photos on my film camera, which was given to me by a family member. For Autumn, I find film especially pleasing. Is it the kitschy feel..? I'm not sure what, but in any case, I find that lately I have begun to take more photos, and my camera has been a staple item in my inventory. Don't forget the perfect Fall hat. Hats go with nearly anything, and I love them dearly, although, I am still searching for my perfect fit.
The sunnies of this set compliment this warm-copper sweater, and the gold necklace is a perfect accessory.
A new obsession of mine are comparable to these grey trousers, or as I call them, grandpa pants. I find them adorable and perfect and totally distinguished. I will definitely be investing in multiple pairs this season.

I hope you enjoy your weekend everyone.

xx

Cat

Back To School Style x Grid Print

It's late August, and you know what that means. Cue school bells and bustling kids. School is back in session. Let me tell you something, when I was first starting out in highschool, I was petrified. Moving from a middle school to a high school full of pretty much adults was the scariest thought to me. Did I look okay? Was my outfit okay? Did my hair look good? I'm pretty certain a lot of young people on their first days of school have these thoughts rushing through their little heads, contantly critiquing and worrying themselves over minute, surface details that no one really pays attention to except themselves. If you were not, or currently are not one of those people, then I congragulate you! You've mastered an element of humanity that we all go through called insecurity. That's a rare skill, and you should celebrate your dexterous skills of being human.
However, if you are or were like me then hurray! That's OK too. It's natural to be a frantic little puppy when going to school, because let's face it, school -especially high school- isn't the most comfortable or safest place for young adults who are growing, changing and expressing themselves. Kids are mean, and trust me, I know.
But you are in luck because I'm here, about to drop some valuable information on your little minds. I wish I knew future me when I was a tiny, fourteen year old freshman in a school full of piranhas. I wish I could have told myself HEY!, high school really isn't all that cool and you should be confident and nonchalant about it! Because it's not worth it to be self conscious and fuss over your fellow highschoolers opinions of you. In 3 years, you'll be outta there, and trust me, everyone is going to forget about their high school drama and/or so called enemies that they made there, because high school is just a minor phase in life. College (and the rest of your future!) is so much more exciting, and I guarantee you bad feelings accumulated during high school won't matter when you're 18 and graduating from that prison. (can you tell I hated highschool...??? oops.)

Anywho I put together a little back 2 escuela outfit and I hope you luv it.

back to school Muji style by aurevoircat featuring birch home decor

And voila! Here it is. If I actually had a school to show up to, I would wear this. Grid print is really fun and just so happens to be all the rage in the fashion world right now. The one's I've included above are $35 dollars and if you follow my polyvore link you can find them. The combination of this look with some cool strawberry socks will shout COOL KID as if it's written on your forehead. Okay not really, because that would be embarrassing.
This look is effortlessly cool, and the white Doc Marten 1461's go with anything and everything under the sun, such a good investment.
Don't forget your notebook, pens, paper, and colored pencils that I've included above, all from MUJI and extremely affordable. MUJI is my newest obsession. Who would've thought minimalism would be so fun?

I hope you enjoyed this look. Feel free to leave your opinions and/or first day experiences with me!
xx C

Summer Looks: Cotton Candy Queen

cotton candy by aurevoircat featuring denim shorts

Put together a little summer inspiration for you all. I haven't posted in a little while so here ya go!!!!!!

This look will hopefully encourage you to play with funky colors, patterns and textures no matter who you are or what you're dressing for!

The shorts and button up will give you coolness in this summer heat, while the jacket is cute and cozy enough to keep you warm from the breeze.

ALSO: My newest obsession are WATCHES. I recently bought a $1 watch from the flea market (it doesn't work!!! lol) but it's my favorite accessory to pair along with rings. It adds a really sophisticated look. Bonus points for wearing it mid wrist with the dial facing you like its the 80's.

Last but not least check out these freaking sunglasses. They're like, screeeaming 60's flowerchild to me right now.

Hope it inspires your inner girly girl to come out and play.



-C

3 Formal/Casual Looks For Summer

It's May and the heat is already starting to get to us! I threw together a few outfits that I feel can be worn throughout summer and all of it's various occasions. From formal to casual,the pieces can be mixed and matched to create tons of different looks.





Look #1: I put this together with those of you who like simple, but also classic pieces in mind. It's a refreshing pallete of black and white that are perfect for summer nights. This look could be worn anywhere from dinner to a night out.

Top: here

Jeans: here

Shoes: here

Necklace: here

Bag: here



Look #2: Casual yet trendy, the gold statement necklace matched with red lips will stand out against the black jeans and sandals. Sport this look to school or work. The strappy sandals can be paired with virtually anything, and are a better alternative to ballet flats if you want to change it up! Gold jewelry is always a great accent to any outfit.

Top: here

Pants: here

Shoes: here

Necklace: here

Lipstick: here

Bag: here



Look #3: You remember jelly's, I know you doooo. You wore them as a kid and ran around in them on hot nights with your friends. Incorporate them this summer with your favorite pair of shorts for a nostalgic presence in your look. 

Top: here

Shorts: here

Jelly's: here (the pair shown above are child sized, find adult sizes here and here)

Shades: here

Makeup Palette: here

Clear Clutch: here



- C

Cat: Daily Skincare Routine/ Everyday Makeup

It's been a long week for those of us with deadlines to meet and finals to finish. After this week, I can finally  relax without the need to cram until 3 in the morning. So since it's Thursday and  I have some spare time, I'd like to present to you my everyday skincare routine. I like to be natural and light on my skin, and still glowy and healthy looking.

Below are  the products that I use, listed chronologically.



1. Clinique 7 Day Scrub

I use this to exfoliate my skin  and get my face clean and fresh. It makes my skin feel amazingly smooth and it's just wonderful.

2. Rosewater

Secondly, I use rosewater. OK, it may seem a bit odd at first. When I first saw my mom use it, I was appalled. You kind of just spray it on your face. Actually, not kind of, you spray it directly onto your face! You get used to it after awhile and it feels rejuvenating. Once you get the hang of it you'll feel like a goddess from an ancient time. Stressed? Whip out the rosewater. Need to wake up? Rosewater. Its lovely. Rosewater is a natural lotion, and not only does it moisturize your skin but it protects it too.

3. Virgin Olive Oil

What kind of weird stuff am I putting on my face, you might be wondering. This stuff works wonders. I use it as a lotion because I have extremely dry skin. It may not work for you if you have oily skin and the rosewater may be all you need as far as moisture goes. All you need is a tiny drop, rub it between your fingertips and spread it evenly on your face. Its so moisturizing and not too heavy. But !WARNING! don't use too much or you'll look like an oiled skillet!!! Which is cool too, if you're into that.

4. Sunscreen

My last and MOST DIRE, IMPORTANT STEP is SUNSCREEN. My #1 Golden Rule, apply sunscreen to your face everyday. It doesn't matter where you are or where you're going. The sun's rays are strong and REAL. SO PROTECT YOURSELF. I don't care where you are! I don't care if its the cloudiest, rainiest day! Keep your skin happy!!!

Seriously though, the sun can do some intense damage. I always try to invest in sunscreen that has an SPF of atleast 50. But any will work.

I finish up my routine by applying this blush called "The Secret's Out" by BareMinerals. I love all blushes, every single blush in the entire world. Give them all to me. Blush and lipstick are my favorite, and I'm pretty sure it's all I'm able to pull off. (Eye makeup looks horrible on me!) So i like to keep it simple. I love peachy and pink blush shades. Blush is like adding health to your skin, it really adds a healthy glow.

I like to apply it to the apples of my cheeks (smile when you apply it, it really helps!) and a little bit to my chin and tip of my nose!

I finish the look by moisturizing my lips and adding any lipstick that I have on hand. But usually I like to go by mood. If I'm feeling weird and daring I'll wear blue lipstick. If I feel lazy or just simple I'll apply any of the shades of red I own or a certain dark one if I'm feeling particularly "dark" that day. You might think all reds are the same but TRUST ME FRIEND, it matters.

I recently bought a new lipstick shown below called "Black Cherry" by Revlon. It's a rich shade of burgundy for a very pretty price.

Voila! I hope you enjoyed this and get to try it out.

You're now ready to be simple and fresh but still fierce!!!

- C