On The Go: European Fantasy

When I was coming up with a outfit for my first Speech team tornmament this Saturday, I wanted to make an impression. This being a professional event, I needed to find a way to look put together, chic, yet girly at the same time. I found my self wearing a black blouse with the tie detailing, tucked under a pretty cream pleated skirt and brown tights. I looked unique compared to the other contestants, but still managed to look well qualified and like I knew what I was doing. While most girls were wearing a pencil skirt and a blazer, I was wearing a softer outfit that still got the point across, and I realized something, that over the years, women's style in the work place has changed, onto the crisp boring black, there is not girly feel. I just wanted to bring back that inspiration with the girly touch in my collection! I couldn't help but feel like I was living a European fantasy, no doubt a stereotype, but I always associate these soft girly pieces, complete with pastel colors, collars (peter pan as well, obviously), pleats,bows, and of course pearls with Europe. I can imagine an innocent, yet professional girl, clad in her trench coat with a light dress underneath, running across the street to get to work. So the next time you're looking for dressed up outfit... think the girly way out! And of course, look for the collection for inspiration for your own Classical European Romantic Fantasy.

Flip through the collection below, to see whimsical pieces to inspire your look!

On the go: European Fantasy by riya on polyvore.com

Here are some pieces below that I just love that showcase the girly style I love! Make sure to check these sets out on Polyvore and send them some love!

Italian Inspiration! by juicygal featuring short sleeve shirts

The Capitals Of Europe : Prague by magdalena89 featuring a dot shirt

Paris .. Paris... by gul07 featuring a polka dot blazer

PARIS by marikamoshar featuring madison harding

The Tree's Are Filled With Memories [1/05/12] by laurencorrine97 featuring a heart dress

EUROPE by emilie-ethereal featuring a cotton chambray shirt

Songs of the Moment: September 2012

Live While We're Young- One Direction
Price Tag- Glee Project version
It's Time- Glee Cast
Wipe Your Eyes- Maroon 5

And I've had Alex Goot on repeat, of course :)

Rainbow Eyes

Rainbow eyes are sooo much fun, and a great statement (making it so hard to wear in public).

Although I don't have a step by step picture tutorial, this look is surprisingly super easy!

1) Apply a shimmery gold color all through the lid of your eye. This will be your base, and it will show.

2) Take a purpley blue color and apply it in the crease of your eye. Although this is the contour color, it's going to be blended out a lot, so make sure the edge is pretty dark.

3) Take a darker pink and apply it in the diagonal of your eye so it's touching the blue, but not overlapping. This part can be tricky because it pulls the whole look together, but don't worry, as long as it's in the general area, it can be blended out. 

4) Take a bright minty green and apply it to your tear duct. 

5) Apply a thin line of eyeliner and finish off with mascara!

You're done!!!

If you decide to try out this look, email me the photos at booyahitsriya@gmail.com and you could be featured on this post! There's so many variations of this look out there, so be creative!