Designer Makeup LookAlike: CHANEL

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Trocadero?

I've been obsessing over this lipstick for months. So much that during my last trip to Macy's I couldn't resist the urge any longer and asked the lady at the CHANEL cosmetics counter if I could try Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in Mademoiselle.

Although the shade looks slightly different on me than it does on the picture (even though the model and I have basically the same skin, hair and eye color), I absolutely loved it and was ready to make a purchase. Unfortunately for my whims and fortunately for my wallet, they were sold out!

Given that I was recently, let's say, "let go of my day job for financial and corporate restructuring reasons" and this lipstick goes for $30, I was determined to find a more affordable option CHANEL's latest moisturizing lipstick shade.

Let's face it, although I often splurge on CHANEL makeup, at this point in my life life $30 translates to a week's worth of groceries, gas money, or money to pay those two parking meter violations I've gotten while interviewing for new jobs over the past two months.

I think Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel would have done the same...

So off I went to my neighborhood's drugstore where I looked through various brands and shades of lipstick until I found two choices that matched the hydrating and color qualities of CHANEL's Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in Mademoiselle.

Et voilà...

L'Oréal Colour Riche Lipcolour in Tender Pink, approx. $8.99 at drugstores

Revlon Colorburst in Soft Rose, approx. $8.99 at drugstores

Try them out and let me know what you think!

Happy Shopping :)

Spring is in the Air

Spring has finally come and with it pours the rain.

I've been doing a bit of traveling lately and it seems like wherever I go it pours incessantly, which has forced me to pack my rain boots over and over again. Although practical, comfortable and easy to wear on a rainy day, I've grown tired of my chunky, rubber rain boots.

And of course, it wasn't until I was in NYC last week, running in high heels under the rain and trying to make it to an important meeting with decent hair that I decided perhaps a "cute" alternative to rain boots was needed.

Whether under the rain or for a day at the beach these "jellies" are perfectly cute for splash-prone adventures this spring. They're comfortable and easy to wash!

Nina Duffy in Clear, $34 at Lori's Shoes

Designer Lookalike - Jimmy Choo Jill Jelly Sandals, $235 at Shirise

Ragg Women's Gemstone Naomi Wedge Jelly Sandal in Black , $34.46 at Endless.com

Steven Jellys in Yellow, $66 at Lori's Shoes

HARBOUR Gladiator Jellies in Jade, $24 at TOPSHOP

Happy Shopping :)