This weekend, we finally had our first party in our new apartment. Although we moved in more than two months ago, September and October were just too crazy for a housewarming party. For a night playing hostess, I wanted to wear something fun! So, I opted for doubling up on my favorite pattern and pairing a casual sweatshirt with a faux leather skirt. I also made a super easy concoction that was the perfect fall drink, combining warm apple cider with Smirnoff’s new Cinna-Sugar Twist vodka…highly recommend it!
This was the perfect night to take Maybelline’s new Color Elixir lip gloss for a spin. Refinery 29 and Maybelline sent me three shades of this new line to try, and I was instantly drawn to the pretty purple. I loved the packaging, and I honestly thought it was lipstick before I opened it. The colors have staying power, but they’re not heavy or sticky. I will definitely be keeping these in my purse for moments when I want a punch of color, but I’m not quite feeling lipstick. Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Kate Spade pouch. I’ll be honest and say that we snapped these photos the day after the party. The pouch was a last minute addition, but it will definitely be making many more appearances in the future!
Cami: LOFT, Sweatshirt: Forever 21 (similar), Skirt: Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation, Tights: Hanes, Loafers: MIA
Sunnies: Kate Spade Saturday, Necklace: J.Crew Factory (similar), Pouch: Kate Spade (available on eBay), Lip Color: Color Elixir in Raspberry Rhapsody c/o Maybelline via Refinery 29
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Refinery 29, and I received complimentary samples of Maybelline Color Elixir for review. All opinions are my own and I wouldn’t wear and share a product that I didn’t honestly love.
Love the Kate Spade purse and your leather skirt! Such a fun weekend look.
Thanks, Brenna!
Aww, Kate Spade is so cute like that! And I LOVE that lipstick!
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Thanks, Isa! Definitely check out Color Elixir…it’s pretty fantastic!
Cinna-Sugar Twist vodka?!?! I NEED THIS IMMEDIATELY.
This is one of my favorite fancy outfits of yours. Cozy, lux, lovely.
Thank you, Kate! It was actually super comfy, which was great. The sweatshirt trend is an amazing thing 🙂 And yes, the vodka is Ah-mazing!
kate spade does it again, could that clutch be any cuter? Love your double dots look too!
Love the polka dot sweatshirt!