Project Runway lovers...Christian Siriano is back with another collection for Payless Shoes this fall. I cannot contain all this excitement.

Each shoe looks well crafted and full of bang, as most Siriano anything is.

This article comes straight from Glamour so click here for the full article!

Allessandra T-Strap
Seriously adore the gold glitter back, the solid gold plated T-strap, and the fuzzy black bit at the front (whatever that material is...).

Probably would reserve it for night outs and dinner parties because there's so much going on but since the colors are quite basic, you might be able to get away with wearing it at formal events by keeping the rest of the outfit clean and simple.

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Gabriella Pump
I just think the color is so trippy; it reminds me of a mellow mood ring.

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Arabella
Not my favorite. The glitter is too excessive and the bows in the back look like...suede sacks? Definitely not my style.

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Not sure what this shoe is called? Might be the Aurora based on the link of the image. Either way, am obsessed with this shoe. That triangle-shaped cut out at the front is to die for and the two-toned makes it oh so exciting.

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Juliana
Similar to the first shoe but has faux snakeskin and pony hair accents. I personally prefer the first one though.

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Estella boot
Fiesty shoe. So much character with the gold buckle and the half snakeskin, half pony hair look. I think this will translate so well into the winter.

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Antonella
Absolutely don't like this shoe because of the way the two textures/fabrics/materials were split. As the description in the article puts it, it looks like snakeskin socks. I'm all for socks and pumps but ack, no. Not this.

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Mariella boot
I'm iffy about this shoe because it's not as eye-catching as some of the other ones but it still embodies what Siriano is all about, as a designer. Nevertheless, this shoe would fit right into a closet of leathers, dark washed denim, and furs.

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Which ones are your favorites? Let me know down below!


Until next time,
{muah}
~Jenn

It's prom season! Although I'm no longer in high school and no longer have the opportunity to attend this event, I know plenty of other people who are still attending prom this year. Even if you aren't going to prom, these dresses will be great for any formal occasion.

Chiffon is probably the best material for a prom dress because you'll be dancing and the temperature will rise indefinitely. Why spend so much money on a dress that will suffocate you and cook you to death under its heavy satin fabric wrath when you can spend (maybe) less on a lightweight dress? Chiffon moves nicely and drapes over the right areas.

Another good thing is that it won't shine (learned from personal experience) in pictures and make certain areas look... unflattering. Last but not least, you can always re-wear it! Satin dresses and other materials are hard to pull off in a casual setting but chiffon dresses are in for this summer! So there shouldn't be any worries about finding the right time to wear your prom dress again and you won't have to cry over the fact that you had to stuff it in the back of your closet, never to be seen again.



Prom dresses now come in a wider selection and people are getting increasingly more creative. I definitely suggest trying the dress on in advance before buying and take a picture as well, to see how the dress looks in photos. A dress that looks good in person may look terrible photographed so beware!

Accessories will depend on your own personal taste but I think going simple and comfortable will be best!

Lastly, here are some things I'd recommend bringing!

1. Chapstick/lip balm: Just in case your lips get dehydrated!
2. Oil blotting sheets: Because you'll get sweaty from dancing and as the night progresses, the oil on your face will build up! Eek!
3. House keys: Well, duh.
4. Cellphone: Remember to charge it well!
5. Cash: For emergencies.
6. Mints: Not gum, because then you'd have to find a place to spit it out later.
7. Eyeliner/other makeup items for touchup: This is purely based on your own needs. I personally just need to touch up on eyeliner sometimes so that's that.
8. Bandaid: Again, for emergencies! And shoes that haven't been broken in! :(

Sounds like a lot but it really isn't! All of these items are relatively small and if you find that you're having trouble putting them all in, use a sandwich bag to store your mints in place of the original box/container it came in. You can also just bring one or two bandaids vs. the entire package. As for the house keys, take them off the ring (if you have excessive keychains). And hopefully, that will save a lot of space!


Fingers crossed that this post was helpful~


Until then,
{muah!}
~Jenn