Up next for my next Ditto subscription: the retro-esque round Miu Miu frames in tortoise. I love the 60's vibe these iconic sunnies have, while still keeping it feminine and fresh with the delicate gold hardware. One of my favorite things about Miu Miu's sunglasses is the plush pink velvet case they always come with! Ditto carries many of my favorite sunglasses designers like Prada, Illesteva and so many more classic brands. I will be sharing each new pair of sunglasses I try out, so check back in to see which ones I pick! For a free month on me use code: EAEMILEEANNE at checkout!
Like a Cloud
Appropriately named, this Alpaca Cloud sweater from Free People is quickly becoming my favorite.
Tea Time with Links of London
Tea, scones, finger sandwiches, macarons? Yes please! High tea has been a favorite tradition of mine since I was a little girl organizing parties with my stuffed animals. When I had the chance to pick out charms for my new Links of London Sweetie Bracelet I was so excited to see a Tea Pot, a Tea Cup & Saucer, and a Macaron charm... All the tea party necessities! Each charm is so sweet and beautifully detailed, perfect for remembering a special moment. This collaboration was supported by Shopping Links, all ideas and opinions expressed are my own.
How to Break In Clogs
My shoe of choice is not always the most comfortable to break in, especially in a walking city like Manhattan. I have been too eager on multiple occasions after receiving a new pair of clogs, thinking to myself, "this time it won't be thaaaat bad..." After about my tenth pair of clogs (and lots of band-aids!) I have learned some tips and tricks to speed along the process and thought it would be helpful to share my easy three step process here. Before I even take a new pair of clogs out for a test run, I make sure to follow these steps. The last few pairs I have broken in this way have left me with what feels like clogs I have been wearing for a few weeks... and everyone who loves these wooden sole shoes like me knows, broken in clogs are THE most comfortable! Simply take a moist towel and dampen the inside on the toe box area and any edges that feel like they will rub your foot. Then put on a pair of socks, not too thick as you don't want to over stretch the leather. Wear your new clogs around the house for an hour or two. Slip the pair of clogs on without the socks to check how they feel, repeat the steps until you feel comfortable enough to take them out! Et voila, no need to grab a pack of band-aids for this pair!
Cat Eye Tutorial
I rarely wear a lot of makeup, only a simple cat eye for most days. For me that is all I really like, it is classic and makes me feel confident. Sometimes, if I am feeling really special I will add a couple brushes of mascara. I have been perfecting my bold cat eye for years now, always experimenting with pens verses liquids, different angles, thicknesses, etc. By now this is my go-to method, once you have enough practice, these four steps will seem like one motion. 1. Fill in a couple millimeters of your top lid, not the entire lid unless you want that Amy Winehouse vibe. I use e.l.f. expert liquid liner, it is the best and most affordable liner I have come across. I normally stock up on 10 tubes at a time! 2. Extend a line out, either straight across for a slim cat eye, or angled upwards for a curvier look. I always draw mine towards the end of my eyebrow, stopping at the half way mark between the corner of my eye and the end of the brow. 3. This is the tricky part... starting from the end of your extended line, make a connecting line to the inner corner of your eye. This usually take me a couple strokes to get the shape just how I like it. 4. Lastly, making sure not to stray outside the lines, fill it in!