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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Blog Spotlight: Smart, Pretty and Awkward



Just wanted to let you all know about this unique blog written by Molly Ford. Its called 'Smart, Pretty and Awkward' =) what a great name!

She gives tips for each category on how to be smarter, prettier and less awkward =P I immediately got addicted to her blog because she writes something quirky and witty almost everyday! Its funny, its inspiring, motivating, interesting, and keeps you coming back to see what else she has for the next day!

We recently teamed up with her!! Check it out here! She loves our 'Come Fly with Me' dress and 'Mrs. Johnson' skirt =)


Deal of the Week: 'Whisper Softly'

photographer: kaoru kohashigawa model: tasha johnson


Our bright and flirty asymmetrical dress 'Whisper Softly' is up for sale this week as our 'Deal of the Week' item!!

Regular price is $37.99 but for this week only, you can get this dress for $30!!

Deal ends at Midnight pst on Sunday August 5th!



Monday, July 30, 2012

New Arrivals: Jewelry

We just got in some shiny and spiky new jewelry items! Hope you like!




Quotables: For All The Book Lovers

Thought these quotes were worth sharing =) 

You might have seen one of these quotes in our latest Summer Lookbook! Did you catch it?!








Have an awesome week!


Friday, July 27, 2012

New Arrivals: So Clutch



This week we got in this fabulous solid snap closure clutch! It has a detachable chain so you can convert it from an evening clutch to a mini day purse! Comes in 5 different colors to match with any outfit!

Blog Spotlight: The Simple Things

Hey Everyone!

Just thought you should check out Oleah from The Simple Things! She was so kind to feature us on her blog this week where she asked me a few questions about myself and about August Wrinkle! See all her posts and get inspired! A great blog to look out for!



View the full post here!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The Budget Babe: One Shoulder Wonders

Whether they are printed or solid, these one shoulder wonders are sophisticated and chic! All under $40!! 



Nailed It: Embellished Nails

We love embellished nails! Get creative!
You can follow our pinboard Nails Nails Nails for more nail art ideas!








Wednesday, July 25, 2012

New Arrivals: Jewelry

We've got a bunch of new jewelry items available now!!



There's more to come!!


Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Deal of the Week: 'Garden Grove'



The perfect lightweight summertime blouse is now on SALE!! For this week only, you can get the 'Garden Grove' sheer floral printed blouse at over 20% off the regular price!

This deal ends at Midnight on Sunday July 29th!!



Blogger Spotlight: Tinacious.Me

Hey Everyone!!

Tina from Tinacious.me wears our 'Tribal Times' Poncho!! See how she styles and accessorizes it as well as all of her other fabulous outfits!!



If you've got any photos with you wearing August Wrinkle, feel free to send them in!! We love seeing your personal style!!

Send photos to: augustwrinkle@gmail.com

Thanks much!!!

Monday, July 23, 2012

New Arrivals: Pretty Little Party Dresses

We've got in more 'Pretty Little Party' dresses for you all to drool over!! Sophisticated and chic sums up these three dresses. Perfect for a dinner party or a wine tasting!!

Click here to see all of our 'Pretty Little Party Dresses'!

L-R: Together Again $42.99, Marvelous Maven $42.99, Come Fly with Me $37.99


Quotables: Besties!

Happy Monday!

Here are our quotes for the week! We thought we would share some cute quotes about friendship! Cherish those around you!


Taken from Pinterest! Follow us @augustwrinkle!








SMILE! And Have a Great Week!


Sunday, July 22, 2012

Last Day: Deal of the Week #1

Last Day to SAVE!!

Our 'Till the World Ends' Dress will only be on sale until midnight tonight!!
If you have any coupons codes, feel free to use them on any of our sale items!! Plus it still qualifies for free shipping on orders of $50 or more within the U.S.!!


We've also added a few more dresses to our Steal the Deal Sale!!


Friday, July 20, 2012

Summer Beauty: Ocean of Secrets



Hey Everyone!

We decided to play around with makeup a little bit! We wanted to create a fun Summer makeup look that was inspired by the blue ocean! 

We call this look 'Ocean of Secrets'!


**Note: You can use any variation of products to recreate this look, it does not have to be the exact same products we used.




How We Got the Look


Eyes
Step 1: Prime lids - MAC Paintpot 'Painterly'
Step 2: Highlight the brow bone and inner corners with a matte nude (LORAC 'Undercover')
Step 3: Fill in just above the crease with taupe brown (MAC 'Concrete')
Step 4: Fill in crease with a shimmery bronze (LORAC 'Uncensored')
Step 5: Contour outer corners with a shimmery deep brown (LORAC 'Untamed')
Step 6: Highlight the inner 1/3 and bottom lashline with a turquoise eyeshadow (MAC 'Aquadisiac')
Step 7: With a diagonal eyeliner brush and swipe the shimmery bronze color (LORAC 'Uncensored') across lower lashline (make sure the turquoise peeks out below it)
Step 8: Tightline upper and lower waterline with a black eyeliner pencil (Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Pencil 'Perversion')
Step 9: Line upper lashline with black (MAC Fluidline 'Blacktrack')
Step 10: Fill in brows and mascara lashes


**Add false lashes for added drama



List of Products Used


Eyes
MAC Paintpot in 'Painterly'
LORAC 'Unzipped' Eyeshadow Palette ('Undercover', 'Uncensored', Untamed')
MAC Eyeshadow 'Concrete'
MAC Eyeshadow 'Aquadisiac'
MAC Fluidline 'Blacktrack'
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner 'Perversion'


Cheeks
NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo 'Orgasm/Laguna' (contour)
Mark. Bronzing Powder 'Glowdacious' (apples of cheeks)


Lips
MAC Cremesheen Glass 'Boy Bait'

Thank you so much Michelle for lending me your face for the day =)

The Budget Babe: Lightweight Cardigans

A lightweight cardigan is a staple during the summer months!

Since summer is so hot and muggy, a heavy knitted cardigan can make you feel frumpy and sweaty, although very chic during the fall and winter months, not especially so when it comes to summer. You want a more lightweight cardigan that will still let the breeze flow through but still compliment your outfit.

These three different cardigans here are great for wearing to work or during the day for running all your daily errands!


'Claire' $19.75 - on sale!

This white cardigan is sheer and has short sleeves to keep you cool. The snug bottom hem and v-neck cut will let your top peek through. The mini pockets and buttons down the front make this cardigan all the more cute and special.

Outfit Idea: Pair this cardigan with a high waist pleated skirt and some mary janes for a professional workplace look or with some colorful skinny's and ballet flats for a cool day outfit.

'Carissa' $22.50

This burgundy cardigan is also sheer with wide three quarter sleeves to give you some air. The kimono style of this cardigan has an open front and a cinching on the back for openness and added structure.

Outfit Idea: Wear this cardigan with shorts for a more daytime look or throw a belt around the middle for a more professional pulled together look.

'Macy' $29.00

This beige cropped cardigan has a romantic touch to it with the crocheted shoulders that continue through the back. With wide half sleeves and a waist tie, this cardigan was made especially for those hot summer months.

Outfit Idea: Pair this cardigan with some light washed shorts and flat sandals for a beachy look, or wrap the waist tie around to the back and wear it with a short pleated dress and espadrilles for a flirty daytime look.



Thursday, July 19, 2012

Blog Spotlight: Frugal Beautiful

We did another collaboration with the frugal fashionista Shannyn from www.frugalbeautiful.com

Frugal Beautiful is an amazing blog! Shannyn gives great tips on how to live on a budget, but still be fashionable and buy what you love. She also gives insight into her own experiences on how she lives on a budget!

Shannyn is wearing our ever popular 'Victoria' dress in Taupe, with our 'Stud Muffin' purse in Beige! See her full post here!


Project DIY: Jewelry Holders

We found some great ideas for organizing and holding your jewelry! A lot of these are DIY projects, or refurbished items that were made into jewelry holders! How neat!

See what we found on Pinterest!






Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Hairstyles: The Ballerina Bun

The ballerina bun is the number one classic hairstyle. Its super easy to do and it looks so effortless but still clean and pulled together. This hairstyle can make any woman look professional and confident!

Here's how its done!

Tools
Soft Bristle Brush or Comb
Heat Protector (optional)
1.5" - 2" Curling Iron (optional)
Elastic Band
Bobby Pins
Hairspray




Step 1: (optional for those who have thin or sparse hair)
Spray a heat protector throughout your hair. This will also add some texture. Then lightly curl your hair with your curling iron.

Step 2:
Use your comb or soft bristle brush to work your hair into a high ponytail, however high you want your bun to be. Make sure your hair is pulled up smoothly so there are no bumps.

Step 3:
Tie your hair in a ponytail with an elastic and lightly spray your ponytail with hairspray.

Step 4:
Start back combing your ponytail from the bottom with a comb or soft bristle brush.

Step 5:
Twist your ponytail slowly forming a circle around your elastic band. Tuck the end of the pony tail under and pin with a bobby pin. Use pins to tuck away any stray hairs and to secure your bun so it is snug.

Step 6:
Lightly spray with a finishing hairspray to keep hair in place.

Tada! Your ready for a fun night out on the town with your best girl friends!




**You are free to use any products similar to the ones above to get the same hairstyle. Try out your own techniques and see what works best with your hair type!


If you have any requests for beauty and hair looks, or if you have a question, feel free to email us: augustwrinkle@gmail.com





Celebrity Stylelust: Blake Lively

We love Blake Lively's style! and of course her on-screen persona on 'Gossip Girl' as Serena van der Woodsen!

Her new movie 'Savages' just hit theaters, so we thought we would share some styleboards we found on Polyvore that reflect Blake Lively's personal style! This young starlet does claim that she doesn't use a celebrity stylist to help her with her outfits, and she even does her own hair and makeup a lot of the time!


Here are some of our favorites from Polyvore!



Blake Lively

Blake Lively....

Memoirs - Blake Lively

blake lively beige coat

B is for Blake!

B is for Blake! by bklana featuring tops

If you have styleboards that you would like to share, feel free to post the link in the comments!!



Deal of the Week: 'Till the World Ends'


Our very first Deal of the Week!!

We decided to put our Budget Babe: Dress of the Moment on SALE!!!

This week only until midnight on Sunday July 22nd you can snag this little retro number for only $33.00!! Coupon codes are applicable and this item still qualifies for free shipping on purchases $50 or more within the U.S.!!

Happy Hump Day!!


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Budget Babe: Dress of the Moment

One of our newest arrivals 'Till The World Ends' dress is to die for! We love the retro feel of it with the black and white chevron print, long cuffed sleeves and tunic shape! 






Outfit Idea:
Wear this dress with a long chain necklace, black leggings and flats for a casual work outfit. At night, just throw on some black wedges or booties and replace your work bag with a colorful clutch!


Note: For those of you who are more petite, throw on a cute belt to cinch the waist!


Beauty Tip:
Wear this outfit with a classic ballerina bun, winged eyeliner and red lips. Learn how to do the classic ballerina bun in our upcoming beauty post!!


If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to write it below in the comments, or email us at: augustwrinkle@gmail.com.