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Stylist Top Fall Picks with Courtney

Fall is here and we couldnt be more excited for the season's new fashion trends. PL stylist, Courtney, shares her favorite fall picks from designers like Celine, Valentino, Joie and more! All items are available to you at our stores now! Just give us a call :) 858-792-0882

Celine Burgundy Micro Luggage Tote

Joie white tank Blouse: $128

Citizens of  Humanity black Coated Denim:  $237

Rebecca Taylor embellished Tweed Jacket: $495

Valentino "Rockstud" ankle strap pump: $ 1,075

Fashion Inspo: 3 Fall Looks

Thank goodness for fashion bloggers! It's like a never ending story of daily outfit and styling inspiration to feed from and experiment with. 

We've selected 3 of our favorite fall fashion looks from fashion bloggers Trop Rouge, Atlantic-Pacific and Wendy's Look Book. 

Get inspired by these looks for casual day-time, work or an evening occasion! 

Enjoy :)

Day-time Casual

Work or Evening

Work

PL Styling: DVF and Leopard

What's more perfect for fall than a DVF sweater and leopard booties? This look is great for a dinner date or even work!

Beauty: Everything There is To Know About Mascara

Color Mix

These days, mascara comes in a rainbow of colors, which is awesome for those of us who like to experiment and wear a wild look from time to time. But what about incorporating color for extra effect that works at the office? Makeup pros mix brown and black, usually black on top and brown on the bottom to make eyes pop. Black on top and magenta on the bottom gives a subtle effect that flatters all eye colors.

Application Don'ts

According to makeup artist Kate Lee who spoke to Allure, most mascaras are only meant to be coated twice, so skip that fifth application. Always wait a few seconds for one coat to set before applying another. Use gentle pressure and wiggle the wand at the base of the lashes before moving upward to the tips.

Expiration Dates

We all keep our mascaras for far too long. If you can't remember when you bought it, toss it. Buying a new tube every few months is a good habit to form. Don't pump the wand to reapply the formula to the brush, this forces extra air into the tube that wears your mascara out faster. 

Choose Your Effect(s)

Different brushes (and formulas) usually give you one stand-out effect. So it pays to have more than one mascara in your arsenal. Use one type for the first coat, and another for the second. While most packages will tell you what their special effect is, here's some extra info: for long, soft lashes, go for a package that promises zero clumps. Thin brushes are ideal for bottom lashes. You'll notice fat brushes with flexibility and plastic bristles give volume, as they have more coating surface area. For lashes like a doll, choose a fast-drying formula that holds the bend you put in with your lash curler. For out-there lashes that are truly outrageous, try TOO FACED Better Than False Lashes. First you brush on one coat, then a second coat of special nylon fibers and finish with a third coat. Perfect for going out.

Read the Label

We've all been frustrated with mascara that smudges and bleeds. According to WebMD, if you check out the placement of water as an ingredient on the label, you can avoid such formulas. The lower water is on the ingredient list, the less water it contains, which means the more you can trust its staying power. Waterproof mascaras typically have less water, but be careful, don't go for one that doesn't contain any water, they're especially hard to get off and can damage your lashes in the process. 

Go for the Gold Standard

Why try every mascara that comes on the market when there are so many magazines and outlets that list the best ones for you? Real Simple loves Hard Candy Curl Up and Dye Mascara $6, Boots No. 7 Extreme Length Mascara $7.99 and Shiseido Perfect Mascara Full Definition $24. 

Remove it Right

Most women don't think much when it comes to scrubbing off their makeup. They continue the harsh, rigorous motion right over their eyes and eyelashes. That's a no-no. Choose a gentle liquid makeup remover, coat a cotton pad or ball and gently press it against your closed eyes (making sure you cover your lashes) for at least 10 seconds. This breaks down makeup and makes waterproof mascara easier to remove. Gently wipe your pad down and outward to sweep away makeup. Vigorous rubbing can damage lashes and over time contribute to fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

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New Merch: PL Solana

Splendid always makes the cutest and most comfy tees, including this waffle thermal in pretty pastel colors.

PL Solana

Moms can be stylish too! How cute is Jenny with baby Gracey at our Solana store?! Loving Jenny's neutral and chic look with our Sonia by Sonia Rykiel studded sandals, boyfriend jeans and blush sweater. This is a great pre-fall look for our busy moms :)

PL Inspiration: Bloggers We Love

Atlantic-Pacific

Atlantic-Pacific's timeless style never fails to inspire us here at Pink Lagoon. Amongst our other favorite bloggers, Blaire is the perfect inspo source for our saavy PL business ladies. Her tailored looks, feminine flare and "New York" simplicity makes this fashion blogger the ultimate style icon. Below we've selected some of our fave latest looks from Blaire. See more from her blog here!

LA Market Week: What's Coming in For Fall?

A great must-have denim jacket by Seven for All Mankind. 

Beautiful blouses by Rebecca Taylor. We love the pastels and feminine details within these designs. 

Buyer's Pick- Obsessed with this jacket from a new line! This is the perfect fall and winter staple.

Future Hot Pink List item! 

Our favorite Minnie Rose rep, Nina!

Ellie and Gracey!

Our Rory Beca rep modeling this amazing dress from the resort collection.

Tops from Jens Pirate Booty showroom.

LOVE this piece by Cynthia Vincent. Wear with black tights and booties!

Cynthia Vincent showroom

Keep and eye out for this Vince moto jacket vest! ;)

The perfect white dress for holiday season by Theory.

Great sandals at the Cynthia Vincent showroom!  

Autumn Cashmere "Peace Love and Rock" sweater, great for lounging. 

Gorgeous Haute Hippie floral print maxi

Fashion: Looks We Love

We absolutely love this subtle pairing of peach and print. This is a great look for at-work during spring or summer! Play with color and pattern by pairing a solid color bottom with a printed silk blouse. Classy, chic, and of course, stylish ;)

Fashion: Coachella PL Style

Are you ready for Coachella? We've got our two PL style Coachella looks, chic, light and fun from both our Solana and La Jolla stores!

Item of the Week: Maison Scotch

This week's item of the week is our Maison Scotch beaded blouse! Love it :)

Spring at Pink Lagoon

Spring is in the air!

The Daily: Katie's Favorite Items

Katie fave items are brightly twisted scarves. So great to add a pop of color to any outfit and make it look a little more boho and fun:)

Hot Pink Picks for April!

We are all about the nudes this month ;)

The Daily: Haute Hippe

Courtney's favorite item of the day is our Haute Hippie embellished top, perfect for a special event or for a night out :)