WELCOME 2016, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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WELCOME 2016, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

“Happy New Year from Citygirletsy !!!”

Here is a collection of some of the Lookbooks & styles City Girl Etsy has accomplished in the year 2015.

See full video at https://flipagram.com/carolinai.reyes

This was the featured look for New Years 2015.  Inspiration was sequins and sparkles.

Necklace:H&M

Top:Vintage 70s crop

Gloves:Vintage leather

Skirt: navy blue sequined pencil skirt

StreetStyle LookBook

Inspired by the Chicago’s Beat Scene.

Beanie:Stussy

Shirt:Men’s Japanese Stussy shirt

Skirt: Jonathon Saunders

Shoes:Timberland

Winter Transitional Look Book

Beanie:Discount store

Septum: Rhinestone hoop Ebay

Earrings & Crystal Necklace:Hand in Hand Love (local hand-made shop) https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandinHandlove

Top:Vintage 60s available on CityGirlEtsy

Necklace: Tribal Silver toned necklace vintage

Gloves: Ebay

Tribal inspired Look

Sunnies: Forever 21

Choker:60s Vintage

Necklace: Mini Charm necklace

Shirt: October Blues

Sweater: Alpaca Peruvian zip up

Necklace: Hand in Hand Love

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandinHandlove

Oakland Lookbook

Inspired by travels to the West Coast, Oakland.

Sunnies: Urban Outfitters

Lipstick: Kat Von D (Oranga-gogo)

Jacket: Men’s H&M Navy Bomber

Top: Striped button up vintage (swap)

Pants: Crossroads trading company

Shoes: Vintage Leather Keds

Bag: Chocolate Vintage Leather Coach (Patricia)

Thermos: Starbucks

Summer Time LookBook – Minimalist inspired

Sunnies: Vintage shop

Necklance: Vintage

Top: Cubic abstract shirt Vintage 60’s (CityGirlEtsy)

Shorts: Vintage Dockers

Shoes: Cheap Mondays (Crossroads)

70s Inspired Look.

Top: 70’s Vintage button up

Earrings: Vintage silver Turquoise drop earrings

Watch:Berenger

70’s Look Book for City Girl Etsy

Top:Silk Vintage button up top (For sale on CityGirlEtsy)

Earrings: H&M Geometric

Pants: Vintage 70s Bell bottoms

Shoes: Vintage 60s brown mod booties

Purse: Vintage two-tone 70s bag (For sale on CityGirlEtsy)

Lipstick: Loreal Paris Infallible Resiliant Raisin

70’s Moto Look Book

Top: H&M

Necklace: H&M

Shorts: Biker quilted shorts H&M

Tights: H&M

Shoes: Dolce Vita (Chelsea)

Lipstick: Kat Von D (Nosferatu)

Fall Look Book

Inspiration: Fall Colors and textures

Hat: Goorin Bros. (Swap)

Top: Vintage silk button up (Xochitl)

Necklace: Handmade from Evanston Art Fest

Skirt: Vintage 80’s wool striped pencil skirt (available on CityGirlEtsy)

Belt: Vintage leather cross woven belt

Shoes: H&M

Handbag: Vintage faux snakeskin box bag

Lipstick: Lime Crime (Salem)

70’s Rocker Look

This photo was taken after a long day of Filming on a Project I will share more details with you in the future.  I wanted to capture the hair and makeup from the look.
Makeup done by: Nicole Maret

Eyeshadows: Urban Decay Smoky Palette

Foundation: Loreal Infallible Pro Matte

Septum:Ebay

Thank you so much to my amazing crew: Christina Plata for styling and photographing me and Olga Plata for Photographing me and for helping me bring my inspirations and ideas to life.

The team and I look forward to doing more creative lookbooks this year. Find more new stylish threads at www.etsy.com/shop/citygirletsy

I would like to formally thank Uncle El for collaborating with me in combining fashion and music through this best in year through a Flipagram clip.

See full video at https://flipagram.com/carolinai.reyes

Enjoyed the music and want to hear more music from @uncleel?

 Head on over to: Soundcloud.com/uncle_el/

 

 

January Stussy Look Book

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January Stussy Look Book 

 

“The city made a warrior of me” 

 

“People always ask me where I’m from…..but it’s not as important as where I am, and where I’m going” 

 

“Like wild flowers; you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people never thought you would” E.V. “

 

I know these photos look really laid back, but the weather has been pretty cold here in Chicago and you can see the snow throughout this shoot.  These photos were taken on a slightly warmer day, and I wanted to show some of the city’s grit with a Sporty look and added comfort.
I’m just loving the menswear inspired look and this time I’m loving the sporty look of the Brand Stussy.
Finding ways to stay warm running from meetings to concerts and cocktails this Stussy beanie keeps me warm.  I opted to go with this long sleeve Japanese Stussy mens Jersey T-shirt and yes that means you too can purchase this shirt and hat too gentlemen!  I just love the Japanese characters on the sleeves and on the back side of the shirt.  The long sleeves definitely keep me warm.
Since the look is very sporty and masculine, I wanted to pair it up with a very feminine comfortable yet shapely fitted pencil skirt and with comfy 3 inch wedged Timberland booties.  I kept the jewelry on the cooler toned side, like silver and stainless steel to keep it monochrome.  I love this look, and I hope you do too.  Thank you Olga for photographing this look in the cold, but what can we say we are adventure seekers……

Beanie hat: Mens Stussy Knit hat (Urban Outfitters)

Tortoise Frames: Discovery

Pencil Skirt: Jonathan Saunders for Target

Shirt: Mens Japanese Stussy Jersey T (Urban Outfitters)

Watch:Berenger Stainless Steel US made.

Earrings: Silver Crescent shaped hoops (Pink Frog)

Rings: Silver (Kopi Cafe)

Lipstick: Loreal Infalliable Resilient Raisin

Boots: Timberland booties

STYLING THE GOODS:

Follow my Street style fashion on

Etsy: ☆http://www.etsy.com/shop/citygirletsy

Twitter: ☆http://twitter.com/Citygirletsy/ 

BLOG:☆https://citygirlifestyle.wordpress.com/

Instagram: @carolinaireyes

December Haul and Favorites…….<3

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Almond, Almond and Shea Butter lip balm, Armani, Armani Mania, Artist Life style, Beauty, Black and brown purse, black and white fashion, black leather hand bags, black nail polish, Black Out polish, Black tie polish, Brahmin Croc purse, candles, Carolinaireyes, Chicago street style, christmas gifts, city chic, croc style purse, cuticle nippers, DIY lip balm, DKNY, DKNY PURe, earth therapeutics, Ebay, exfoliation, eye serum, face brush, fashion, fashionista, High Waist Panties, High Waisted panties, Holiday favorites, Holiday gifts, Italy, Jasmine Frankincense Candle, La Florentina Italy, Leather handbag, Luminous foundation, luscious leathers, Macy's, Mary Kay, Mary Kay Primer, minerals from the dead sea, Minimalist style, moisturizers, nail polish, natural ingredients, on the go style, Pecksniff's England, Perfume, Primer, Pure, purse, Rose scent, Rose shower gel, sally hansen, sea buckthorn, sensitive skin, Sephora, Shea butter, sibu, Street Style, style, Tj Maxx, two tone purse, Ulta, Urban Outfitters, urban wear, vintage fashion, Vitamin C Cream, Winter Candles

“For beautiful eyes look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone” -Audrey Hepburn

 

 

1.Exfoliating Face Brush (Sephora)

Great for exfoliation and using with Cream cleansers. Also sensitive skin friendly.

2.Eye Serum, Minerals from the Dead Sea (TJ Maxx)

This one’s more of a gel like consistency, absorbs quickly.

2. Sibu Seabuckthorn Moisturizer (TJ Maxx)

Have not tried this one yet…..but heard good things about it.  Will review it and update you next month.

3. Cuticle Nippers,Earth Therapeutics (TJ Maxx)

My old nippers were dull and nippers can be quite expensive.  These were only $4.99 Worked wonderfully and made the job easier.

4. Perfume Armani Mania (Macy’s)

I’ve been using this perfume all month.  Has a light and warm musk scent with hints of vanilla and spice.  It reminds me of the smell of a little china doll…..

5. Rose Shower Gel:La Florentina Italy (TJ Maxx)

In December I’ve been liking more shower gels than soaps.  I find that the skin can be a bit more sensitive during the winter months so I’ve been enjoying the lovely scent of Roses.  Plus this is made in Italy……ahhhh……

6. Mary Kay (Primer and Luminous Foundation)

My friend was selling Mary Kay and I decided to try out a couple of their products.  I’ve used the foundation a few times…..gives a very luminous dewy finish….holds up throughout the day.  I need to use it a bit more to see how it does through out the month.  I have been using the primer every day and have liked the formula of this primer.  It isn’t sloppy when foundation goes on, which is great.  It tends to balance out the natural oils throughout the day.  It does have a slight smell to the product but goes away throughout the day.  I would purchase again.

7. Perfume DKNY-Pure (Ulta)

This perfume is very lovely.  I tend to spritz this one on, when I will be in close quarters with guests, because it isn’t over powering.  It is infused with African Vanilla, which has a soft and warm scent.  I’ve received many compliments with this one.

8. Purse Brahmin Croc Two Tone (Ebay)

I bought this bag four years and would only wear it on special occasions.  This year I told myself I would wear it throughout December to gain more use out of it.  I have enjoyed it, and must say it’s one of my favorite purses this month.  It’s also a classic style that definitely has not faded.  Add a strap and wear it as a cross body bag.

9. High Waisted panties (Urban Outfitters)

I love these modern twist on a vintage style high-waist panties.  I am into comfort when it comes to under garments, and I have found that not many places sell High waist panties.  The Gap has select high waist panties, American Apparel does a version, and you can find Etsy sellers that make the handmade ones.  When I saw these, I was a bit nervous with the fit, so I sized up. I’m usually a small, but I sized up to a medium.  The fit was perfect, and they are super comfy.  During the holidays they are on sale for 4 for $19.

10. Vitamin C Cream, Minerals from the Dead Sea (TJ Maxx)

I am really impressed with this Day Cream.  It is super hydrating to the skin during the winter months.  It is a thick consistency but not pore clogging at all.  The skin absorbs it quickly, and it even helps make up apply more evenly.  It smells a little like oranges, how nice!

11. Candle:Pecksniff’s England in Jasmine&Frankincense (TJ Maxx)

I love the scent of this candle.  During the Holidays stores put out the extra sweet-smelling Candles that make you want to eat a dozen cupcakes.  They will also put all the tropical fruity smelling candles on sale.  I don’t like either choices during the cozy winters.  I prefer more musky, dark, amber, Frankincense, and earthy scents during the Winters…….love the smell of this one.

12. Hand made Almond & Shea Butter Lip balm by Aileen Solve

I love, love, love….this hand made lip balm made by a friend.  It has a wonderful almond smell to it, while the shea quickly absorbs into the lips.  This lip balm is unlike many store-bought lip balms, which stay on the top surface of the skin and feel all waxy.  I love this one, plus all natural ingredients.  Leave a comment below if you’d like to get your hands on this product.

13. Nail Polish, Sally Hansen:Black Tie, Black out (Walgreens)

Really loving these two nail polish this month.

Black Tie: is a very reptilian cyber iridescent blackish green color.  It definitely has a murky color but has a shimmer to it which is quite beautiful.  I’ve been in a dark minimal style and look lately, so if you’re looking for something dark that isn’t black, black tie is a great choice.

Black Out: Black Out is just as black as it gets…..I keep going back to this color…….I just love this color worn with a lot of silver and cool tone jewelry. Simple and Classic!

Tell me what you’ve been loving this month in the comments below..>>>

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Mighty Blonde and City Girl Etsy Collaboration>>>

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Mighty Blonde and City Girl Etsy Collaboration>>> All photos by Camille Collazo #MightyBlonde

Chicago has now moved into the Fall….The last few days of sunshine are upon us. City Girl Etsy has teamed up with Camille Collazo of the Mighty Blonde from the fabulous video work on YouTube.  Mighty Blonde’s videos specialize in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle videos.  Check out her videos for inspiring fashion tips, her favorite beauty products of the moment, and how-to D.I.Y lifestyle videos.  I had so much fun working with Mighty Blonde, we walked along the Edgewater Lake Front Apartment buildings.  These building depict the epitome of 20s & 60s style architecture, which made for a great modern look for City Girl Etsy’s 90s black chic look book photo shoot. With Mighty Blonde’s Film and Photographic eye, and City Girl’s attention for Dramatic story telling scenes……it made for a great collaboration.

The exhilarating moment about the photo shoot was that we were doing it guerrilla style until the moment we were kicked out.  Such rebels, we were.  As Oscar Wilde once said:

An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

Oscar Wilde

I hope you enjoyed this photo shoot as much as I did working on it.  Special Thank you to Camille Collazo from Mighty Blonde on YouTube.

Visit her You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuY2QBwil86QJJDazxOMVBw

The Styling Goods

Infinity scarf: Zara

Dress: Vintage Black Maxi Dress made in Italy by Sisely

For Sale On Etsy Shop:https://www.etsy.com/listing/200897416/black-maxi-sisley-dress-made-in-italy

Black Cardigan: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: Rocker studded collar from H&M

Bracelet: Vintage from Personal Collection….find more like these on

Quilted Purse: from CityGirlEtsy :https://www.etsy.com/shop/CityGirlEtsy …..it Sold but you can find new ones in the shop every Thursdays.

Shoes: Vintage leather Guess booties

Lipstick: High street budget buy: Maybelline: Fifth Ave. Fuchsia 160

Nail Polish:Sally Hansen Insta-Dri: Mint Sprint 440

STYLING THE GOODS:

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Etsy: ☆http://www.etsy.com/shop/citygirletsy

Twitter: ☆http://twitter.com/Citygirletsy/ 

BLOG:☆https://citygirlifestyle.wordpress.com/

Instagram: @carolinaireyes

THE DEATH OF WINTER…….READY FOR SPRING LOOKBOOK

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THE DEATH OF WINTER…….READY FOR SPRING LOOKBOOK

Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.—Jean Cocteau

THIS LOOK IS INSPIRED BY TIM BURTON AND JOHNNY DEPP STYLE

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BASIC BLACK BEANIE/SKULLCAP

COAT: H&M

http://www.hm.com/us/

SWEATER: VINTAGE LANDSEND BOYFRIEND SWEATER

SUNGLASSES: URBAN OUTFITTERS

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=W_ACC_SUNGLASSES

LIPSTICK: INFALLIABLE LIPSTICK BY LOREAL

http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lip-Color/Infallible-Never-Fail-Lipcolour