Tartelette 2 In Bloom Palette Review

Tartelette 2 In Bloom Palette Review

Audra Koch
Reviews

Is there anything better than a new eyeshadow palette? (probably, but it's definitely up there!) One thing I got for my birthday was this Tartelette 2 In Bloom Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette, and I'm in love! It comes with 12 gorgeous shades that will work for any skin tone. 

Just the overall palette itself is gorgeous. It's made of a sturdy-weight gold metal and has a huge mirror which is amazing for travel! The shadows themselves are rich, pigmented, and buttery! I haven't had too much fallout while applying, and all of the colors are beautiful!

Southern New Yorker Turns 1!

Southern New Yorker Turns 1!

Audra Koch
Life

One year ago today, my very first post was published on Southern New Yorker, and the journey began. From figuring out what to write, how to manage social media, and learning what a widget even was, I have loved turning my passion for fashion and beauty into something that I could truly be proud of, and I want to thank all of you for supporting me this past year! 

On this blog-aversary I wanted to take a look back at some of my favorite, most popular, and maybe not-so-good-but-funny posts, as well as share some of my favorite blogs that have inspired me! 

Tweed & Tights

Tweed & Tights

Audra Koch
Style

The temperatures in New York are about to plummet, so I took the opportunity today to break out one last skirt and leather jacket outfit before puffer-coat weather hits. 

I grabbed one of my favorite skirts, this tweed circle skirt from LOFT, and paired it with a black longsleeve, tights, and heeled ankle booties. Adding a little something extra with my favorite crystal necklace from J.Crew Factory and Clinique's Color Pop lipstick in Cola Pop (which I reviewed!)

No Sleep Till...

No Sleep Till...

Audra Koch
Style

Brooklyn! The roomies and I took a trip down to Williamsburg to do some vintage shopping and explore a different part of the city. Grand and Bedford St both have some cool stores If you ever visit, and Antionette is a definite  favorite. 

For today, I decided to channel a more "downtown" vibe with a leather mini-skirt, oversized knit sweater, heeled booties, metal ponytail holder, and a metal collar necklace. I like how the bulkiness of the sweater counters the short skirt and the mustard yellow color looked so cool against this grey wall we found.  

WhoWhatWear x Target Collection

WhoWhatWear x Target Collection

Audra Koch
Style

Back in October, Who What Wear announced that they would be doing a Spring 2016 collection with Target! The sketches looked gorgeous, and the newly released lookbook is stunning! The collection includes eye-grabbing prints and colors, using luxe-looking fabrics, all in an array of wardrobe staples and on-trend fashion pieces. 

The collection comes in sizes 2 through 26, and will be available in Target stores and Target.com starting January 31st, with new styles being added each month. But here's the ringer: everything is under $50! You heard me correctly, all these gorgeous high-fashion styles are under $50! 

Flannel & Fringe

Flannel & Fringe

Audra Koch
Style

Only two more days until I fly back to NYC! Since I have very limited warm weather left, I decided to pull out one of my favorite dresses. This flannel dress from LOFT is so cute and comfortable. It comes with a belt, but I prefer to just wear it loose. 

I paired that with brown combat boots, gold fringe earrings also from LOFT, and a dark brick-red lipstick, Clinique's Cola Pop.

8 Ways to Boost Productivity

8 Ways to Boost Productivity

Audra Koch
Life

It's that time of the year again. Everyone is coming off the holiday high, and returning to school, work, etc. And with that, it's time to reorganize and refocus! Here are 8 tips to help you get started!

January Lookbook

January Lookbook

Audra Koch
Style

Back with my favorite looks of the month! This is my first lookbook done in Texas, thanks to my gorgeous friend Lauren (who makes a cameo towards the end!) I'm about to head back to NYC soon, so stay tuned next month for February's lookbook!

Indie Flair

Indie Flair

Audra Koch
Style

I was feeling a little adventurous, so I tried out the middle-part for today's post. Not sure it'll be sticking around, but it definitely complimented my slightly more indie look today. 

I haven't jumped on the flare jeans bandwagon quite yet, but these cutout oxford flats, and long pendant necklace are a fun twist to my usual style. I paired those with black pants, and a striped top with bits of lace for a simple, comfortable, and still cute weekend outfit. 

I kept the makeup very simple, just adding bits of brown shadow and blush to my basic makeup, and *gasp* no lipstick!

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