Brains & Beauty {mary macdonald + Too faced cosmetics}

I always love to share a good entrepreneuress story. I find that following my favorite women in business always inspires new ideas in me. One of the best things to do when building your own brand + business is to develop smart partnerships + collaborations. I was so excited to learn that one of my favorite decoristas, miss mary macdonald, is taking things outside of the decor box and branching out into beauty. This year for the holiday season, Mary partnered with Too Faced cosmetics to design chic holiday collections for the beauty brand. Filled with stripes, chevron and gold, its beauty with a decorista twist. Of course, I had to have everything so I got myself the collections and found that every package works with almost anybody's coloring. I'm usually pretty picky with my cosmetic colors, I like to stay pretty neutral. I'm definitely glad I tried these collections. P.S. All of these make excellent gifts...

too face collections

color of the year 2014: Radiant Orchid

I was so excited by Pantones color of the year I just had to write more about it. Especially after I saw this fabulous room by Drake Design Associates. I think most of you know how incredibly into the damask/floral pattern lately and these purple chairs are complete perfection. I just love them. After painting my bedroom purple, I really fell madly in love with having the color all around me, it's such a pretty color, no? Walls may be a little too much for some so you can always go for something like these chic greek key Jonathan Adler drapes, they're pretty good. I also like a few of these nice and pretty items...

[1-pendant lamp] [2-violet vase] [3-purple agate necklace] [4-Vera Wang bedding] [5-velvet chair] [6-sphynx area rug]