What's Hot, What's Not: 2014 VMA Red Carpet Edition

The MTV VMAs is my absolute favorite award show because who doesn't love watching exceptional musical performances??  However, one of my favorite parts of the event is watching celebrities walk the red carpet.  So, I thought that I'd share what's HOT and what's NOT!

BEST LOOKS

1.   Jennifer Lopez looked absolutely stunning in this silver Charbel Zoe gown.  The cutouts really flatter her figure and the dress hugs her body in all the right places!

2.   Queen Bey looks flawless as always, but this black Nicolas Jebran ensemble is my favorite on her.  I love the detail of the geometric lace panels paired with the chunky earrings.

3.   Iggy flaunted her curves in this Versace gown.  The cutouts are so delicate  and the sparkle detail is glamorous without being too overwhelming.

4.   Who said cheetah was out of style??  I'm honestly a little surprised that Nicki didn't wear something crazy like she has in the past, but I absolutely love how the cut of this dress flatters her curves AND neutral colors really suit her well.

5.   Gwen's L.A.M.B Couture hot pink bustier top and pants with black trim fit her petite frame perfectly.  Her outfit is both fun and sophisticated.

TOP 3 FLOPS

1.   Ariana Grande's all black leather Moschino ensemble was NOT HOT, but she must've been really hot (temperature wise).  This strapless dress is so tacky when paired with thigh-high boots.  This is the worst look of the night!!

2.   There are so many things wrong with Taylor Swift's Mary Katrantzou romper.  First of all, the letter pattern is juvenile.  Secondly, the fit of this romper is too tight and short in my opinion.  And lastly, I detest the long sleeves.  She looks like she's ready to go to a gymnastics competition rather than attend the VMA's!!

3.   Julianne Hough's Pucci dress is very unflattering for her figure.  The ruching is overwhelming and the micro cutouts were placed in all the wrong places. 

What was your favorite look of the VMA's?? Let me know by leaving a comment below!!

Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Fall

Well, it's not quite fall yet, but now that the PSL (pumpkin spice latte) is back at Starbucks and school is starting up, it's pretty much fall in my mind.  I can go on and on about why fall is my favorite season, but I've managed to narrow it down to 10 reasons.

1.  The infamous PSL: Do I even need to explain?? It's my favorite drink hands down!

2.  Sweater weather: Sweaters are probably the most comfortable article of clothing you could wear.  Worried about that post-dinner food baby?  Don't fret!  Throw on a loose sweater to hide your food pregnancy!

3.  Shoes: Boots and moccasins galore!  Need I mention more?

4.  Colors: I love wearing darker colors for fall like black, burgundy, emerald, and navy.  These are also some of my favorite colors in general :)

5.  Thanksgiving: Who doesn't love Thanksgiving? This is my favorite holiday of the year because of the food, ambiance, and family.  Some of my fondest memories are on Thanksgiving!

6.  Black Friday: For those of you who don't know what Black Friday is, it's the day after Thanksgiving where all of the stores have blowout sales.  For shopaholics like me, this is one of the best times to splurge on gifts for family, friends, and obviously yourself!

7.  Halloween: You're never too old to dress up and stuff your face with candy!!  Also, some of the best parties are held on this day.

8.  Scents:  Autumnal scents like cinnamon, nutmeg, pine, and the smell of fresh air are some of my favorite.

9.  Temperature:  Not too hot, not too cold, but cool enough to wear sweaters!

10.  Ambiance:  Just thinking about fall gives me the warm and fuzzies.  Not to mention, the best music comes out in the fall time like Royals by Lorde and Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus.

What do you guys love about fall? Leave a comment below telling me some of your favorites things about this beautiful season!!

What's In My Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac???

Hey lovelies!!!  I just posted a new YouTube video on what's in my bag.  Check it out here and let me know what you think :)

http://youtu.be/rL9hFmyhVho

Obsessed with Neutral Palettes

I'm a total sucker for a good neutral palette.  I currently own three, but I'm on the lookout to add more to my collection!  For me, the perfect neutral palette must have these three qualities: a combination of matte and shimmer eye shadows, a shadow to use as an inner corner highlight, and high pigmentation.

My favorite palette as of lately is the Marc Jacobs Lolita palette.  Not only is the packaging sleek and elegant, but the product itself has all three of my must-have qualities.  The only downside is that it only comes with seven shadows and errs on the more expensive side at $59 (that's $8.43 per shadow).  All in all, I would highly recommend this palette to everyone regardless of skin tone.

Next is the popular Naked 2 palette.  The packaging is not spectacular in my opinion, but it is very practical for an everyday palette.  It also has three of my must-haves, but I do wish that it had more matte shadows.  For including twelve shadows, I'd say that this $54 palette is a bargain (that's $4.50 per shadow).  I would recommend this palette for people with warmer skin undertones.

Finally we have the NARS NARSissist palette.  Now don't get me wrong, I'm in love with NARS products, but this palette was disappointing.  It has matte and shimmer shadows and an inner corner highlight, but it lacks pigmentation!  Instead they provide a sheer wash of color that is buildable only if you use a LOT of product.  It comes with fifteen shades at $79 (that's $5.27 per shadow), but I'd recommend purchasing the NARS duo eye shadows as they provide more pigmentation.  I do not recommend purchasing this palette.

I hope you enjoyed this post on neutral palettes.  Let me know if you have any recommendations on neutral palettes by leaving a comment below. I'm addicted!

Pretty Little Liars Inspired Photoshoot

Hey guys, Allie here! I'm a new contributor to Chiffon Meets Leather.  Check out these cool pics of our black and white outfits.

What's in My Beach/Pool Bag??

The abundance of sunshine, the smell of sunscreen wafting through the air, it's a sure sign that summer is finally here.  But before you go to the pool or beach, I thought I'd let you guys know what's in my beach bag!

This is the beach bag that I'm currently carrying.  I got it as a free gift from Victoria's Secret and I think it's perfect for a day in the sun!

And here's the contents:

1. A beach towel
2. Face sunscreen (Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen)
3. Tanning oil (Banana Boat Deep Tanning Oil)
4. Spray Sunscreen (Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen)
5. Sunglasses
6. Chapstick (Preferably one with an SPF)
7. Hair ties
8. Hair brush
9. Leave in conditioner (I DO NOT recommend the Garnier one pictured here)
10. Wallet
11. Magazines
12. Water
13. Headphones
14. Phone
15. Snacks
16. Lotion/Body Butter
17. Hand Sanitizer

I hope you found this helpful and you enjoy the sunny weather wherever you are this summer! If you want to read more posts like this, stay tuned. There will be more coming your way!! Please spread the word on this blog and I'll talk to you soon :)

Seasonal Trends: Summer Time Fine Nails

The 'au naturale' look is great for summer, but not for your nails!  Putting a couple coats of nail varnish on will add the finishing touch to any outfit!  Below, I along with my dear friend Hannah (nail polish aficionado) have created a foolproof list of our top 7 nail polishes we think are an essential for summer. 

(In no particular order...)

1.   Blanc by Essie

A classic white that would look flawless with a tan

2.   Sand Tropez by Essie

The perfect nude for any occasion

3.   Come Here! by Essie

A neon coral that does not disappoint 


4.   Fancy Fuchsia by Orly

A vibrant pink that adds a little 'somethin-somethin'

5.   Glowstick by Orly

A fluorescent yellow if you want to make a statement

6.   Four Leaf Clover by China Glaze

A turquoise that will leave others green with envy

7.   Butler Please by Essie

A bright blue that will get you loads of compliments

And that concludes my list of summer nail polishes!  Don't leave your nails naked this summer!! If you enjoyed this post, please let me know by leaving a comment below!