The Fit, The Fab and The Face: Outfit and Inspo Thread

[danielledanielle]

I realized we don't have an OOTD, outfit of the day thread, which isn't needed but can still be a lot of fun.  It's dress up for me, but make it adult.

This was part spurred by my natural hair journey, Tress Trek - A Transition Journal from Relaxer to Natural and NYFW and Zendaya.  99% Zendaya.

The Fit- this can be your attire, or what has arisen from the Capsule Challenge, your makeup bag.  Hair and fragrance "fits" count, too


The Fab - What you loved enough to be inspired by or loved the most about your look


The Face - the proooodduccctsss, so I can add to my loves list, y'all. Or a pic of your face

Note: posting your actual self is optional.  Feel free to post pics or lists of what you included.  This really is about seeing what others are doing and getting inspired to try or retry things.

Also feel free to cross post to existing threads (and browse)

Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 

What are you wearing today Pt2 

How Are You Styling Your Hair Today? 

What are you wearing, Fragrance edition! 

[peculiarzmakeup]

The Fit

Long Sleeved Green Shirt Paired with Vest

Black Leggings

Brown Heeled Slide In Shoe

Potential Side Kicks

Merit Welcome Bag or Small Purse

Sunglasses

The Fab

What inspired me 💡 to create this look is Merit Cream Flush Balm Blush- Shade “Mood”. The shade is a burgundy color. Sadly, Merit announced “Mood’s” departure at the end of 2024 to incorporate new products. I’m very glad I got it at the right time and will be sure to make it last.

The Face

I’ve never done this, but I planned the face ahead of time to be very mindful about what I see fitting in with “Mood”

Makeup

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF25 with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Very Light Cool ... 

Danessa Myricks Concealer 2

#MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Quince

MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Mood 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel 0.15 oz / 4.5 g 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml 

Rokael Beauty Chocolate 

[ather]

@peculiarzmakeup  Oh no! That’s to bad they aren’t keeping MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Mood  I saw they are bringing back some other new/old blushes. I wonder if there’s one that might work or be close? 

[peculiarzmakeup]

That is so thoughtful! Thank you! I will look I pretty much wanna try every new shade they are all so pretty but gotta pace myself haha @ather 

[itsfi]

Glad you got your hands on Merit Mood @peculiarzmakeup; it’s such a pretty shade. The welcome bag is super cute, love that they include that your first purchase. 

Wow, that lipstick shade looks fantastic on you!! I went through the brand’s site and they have a lot of good shades. That’s a great lineup of makeup products. How are you liking the Rare Beauty brow gel? 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much it is very kind of them to throw in the bag on the first order it holds everything quite nicely! I love RB brow gel I’ve learned how to use it and adapt to the look I want the longer I use it 🙂 @itsfi 

[PDXXXX]

THE FIT (excuse the awkward pose, I was trying to get the ring in the picture and this is the only one that wasn't blurry):

This look is essentially an homage to the versatility and timelessness of St. John's clothing and me trying on a St. John Jacket I got in the mail today that was marked down over $1,3000 below what it retailed for (still an investment piece for me and a splurge). For those not familiar with St. John,  as one history of fashion houses quoted a retailer, "For ladies who lunch, a St. John knit is almost like a uniform, a status symbol," which neatly described the company's typical retail customer and conveyed the essence of the clothes' success: generations of women made the inclusion of a St. John knit in their wardrobe a must." The line was started in the early 60's by former model Marie St. John who liked to knit and began making custom items for friends before her husband joined her in going into larger production. Classic elements of St. John's include primary colors, nods to Chanel, and their tweed slub jackets and knitwear. They're easy to dress down as I did here or dress up pairing the lines matching shift dresses and skirts. I paired mine with L'agence Margot jeans (great for petites) and Vince square-toe wedge booties. 

THE FAB:

As you can see the color of the jacket has much more bronze and gold up close than when photographed. I chose a large ring I got I don't know where for about $20. And think it and Nemat's White Musk - which I found in a thrift store/boutique and is one of the best white musks I've smelled never mind for only $11 - suits the high/low look I prefer and versatility of St. John's jackets. Women who wear St. John's spend money but only on pieces they can wear for decades. On the one hand, they're a status symbol. On the other, they're for women who would find it tacky to wear an obvious Chanel piece however similar in style the brands may be.

THE FACE:

BASE: Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer .9 oz / 27 mL , Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation 3 , Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Brightening Concealer With Hyaluronic Acid Atelier L1, and DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 0N .

CHEEKS: DIOR Rosy Glow Blush 012 Rosewood and Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette Dragon for highlight and contour.

EYES: PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette , Benefit and Dior brow pencils, Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara Black .

LIPS: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Fenty Glow 

NEW FAVORITE: MUA nude eye pencil - defines and cleans up brows, can be used as a lipliner to correct or highlight - love it.

[danielledanielle]

Oooh, I love the run through @PDXXXX .  This coat is everything!  It looks like a houndstooth from far away, and then so intricate close up.

Also, makeup 👍🏽👍🏽 I feel like all of those are "new" classics

[PDXXXX]

Thank you @danielledanielle . Still working on my classic makeup recipe but I do love a lot of the ingredients in this one. I hope they keep the Fenty Afterglow around - I feel like it should be a new classic.

[itsfi]

That coat @PDXXXX!!! 😍 St John’s pieces are timeless and this looks beautiful on you. Your statement ring is a perfect complement to the gold accents in the tweed. 

[PDXXXX]

Thank you so much @itsfi ! For some reason I get an extra kick out of these purchases when I find them with a deep cut on sale or Poshed or thrifted so this one was a major score. This one is so long on me and warm it's more like a coat than jacket. I'm looking forward to figuring out how to style it as the years go on as it's a bit quirky.

[itsfi]

Oh, I absolutely agree @PDXXXX - there's just something so magnificient about finding such a special piece like your St. John's coat at a significant fraction of the standard price. It's not just the money saved (which don't get me wrong, the savings feels amazing!) but there's just this sense of thrill and fabulous feels all around that you found / scored such a marvelous deal! "Major score" is right!! I'm super excited for you to find different looks to incorporate this beauty into. That in itself will be so much fun for you!

[peculiarzmakeup]

Such a lovely look ❤️ @PDXXXX 

[PDXXXX]

Thank you, lovely @peculiarzmakeup 🙂

[Buootiful]

I know, I need to go post Day 9 y 10 of the Gratis but I fell asleep exhausted from work. This was to motivate me to be positive at work  feeling semi OK. I may be stressed but I sure looked cute. 😊

The Fit:

This look inspired me when I was cold and received my Sephora order this week. The sweatshirt @TeamBIC gifted us was perfect for Friday casual. But thanks to climate change a sweatshirt is not enough anymore in So Cal .

The Fab:

Chunks Bow Snap Hair Clips Cherry 

To make the fit Cute Casual and accessorize my flat hair. Perfectly small that it doesn't fall off my Fine hair. 👍🏽. Plus, I color blindedly thought the sweater was Navy, lol.

The Face:

I was always scared of Matte things on my face (except lipstick) and this has been my new loved Spf, it blurs my Pores like a foundation.  Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen 1.5 oz / 45 mL 

A hint of color with OLEHENRIKSEN Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment Lingonberry Jam Glimmer  and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil Cherry / Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm 0.12 oz/ 3.4 g as a treatment base. Of course, there's my staple SC green shimmer stick and VBB future lash.

[AMK721]

@Buootiful super cute! I admit, I'm so jealous that you're in SoCal. Hubby and I would love to retire there ❤️. I hope you get a break from working so hard and you're able to reduce your stress.

[CynthieLu]

Looking fantastic and cozy @Buootiful 💖 You have really cute hair clips too!

[PDXXXX]

@Buootiful your skin looks lovely! How do you like the Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm 0.12 oz/ 3.4 g ? I am always having to battle dry skin and lips this time of year and intrigued.

[Buootiful]

Thank you, it's really not, only blurry in the photo, lol. I love # Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm 0.12 oz/ 3.4 g . It has been a staple for 5 yrs now. I tried the Aquaphor in stick form for a week and had to go back to this one. @PDXXXX 

[danielledanielle]

This is coquettish and collegiate.  I love the skincare + makeup choices @Buootiful 

Also, reminder for me to use those adorable Chunks Bow Snap Hair Clips Cherry 🫶🏽🙌🏽

[Buootiful]

Awww, you are too kind. I did attend college so....😊 @danielledanielle 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Congrats on your gratis! I hope the holidays bring some time for rest! I adore this fit on you! You are beautiful @Buootiful