Keeping it Real: Fashion Week Day 3

May 2, 2012

Another day at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and another outfit.

I can tell you that I’m SO glad that I came up with my “uniform” for the week of jeans, tops and jackets.

It’s made the whole getting dressed thing each morning very easy. And easy is what I need after big days of backstage interviews, shows and blogging in between. This is not a complaint. Not. At. All. It just is

Today will be my busiest day – three shows for Maybelline – but I’m also going to check out the Oroton show. Because I’m here. And I can. And I’ve loved Oroton since coveting my Nana’s mesh bags as a little girl.

So, for the day ahead, here’s what I’ve chosen. You’ve seen a variation of this combination before.

BTW, these shoes from Zoe Kratzmann are THE best for a fashionable day on your feet. Think I need them in black too!

And, I’m LOVING that yesterday’s Stevie English blow dry is still looking fabulous. Teamed that with another pair of Renee Blackwell Design earrings and my new Maybelline obsession – the Color Tattoos ($11.95, out in July). Today I’ve used a combo of Audacious Asphalt and Fierce & Tangy on my eyes. On my lips is the new 14 hour Kiss Me Coral. Love.

On a day like today … I need my makeup to last. I think this new Dream Smooth Primer from Maybelline ($15.95 available in July) may just do the trick. It’s incredibly soft and velvety and provided the best grip for my foundation.

Do you use a primer before your foundation?

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Thanks to Maybelline NY Australia, I’m blogging at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia all week. Come back each day for my take on what we’ll be wearing – on our face and ourselves – next spring-summer.

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Kylie

Nikki…Oroton…I remember when my love of mesh bags transferred onto a love of fake sapphire and pearl clip on Oroton earrings in the 80s a la Bold and the Beautiful…do you remember those days? xxx Lovely outfits by the way – gorgeous you look great
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  Remember?! I even owned the matching earrings!
http://twitter.com/ShesSonic She’s Sonic

The outfit is fab, that goes without saying. Loooooove the look of Kiss Me Coral!! xx
http://www.jeweldivas.com.au/ Jewel Divas Style

I’ve never used a primer and have never been sure if it was ever neccessary or just something make up companies came up with as a way of making more money. Considering I wear sunscreen and the BB cream, is it still neccessary?
http://extralargeaslife.com/ Natalie Mulford

I usually use primer, but recently run out and most brands are out of my price range. The cheaper ones i’ve treid aren’t the best quality. Really looking forward to checking this out though, as its within my budget. High five to maybelline!
Love the colours in your outfit! I just finialised what i’ll be wearing the next two days, planning ahead certainly helps!
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  I’d be lost without the planning, Natalie – hope to see you!
Thea

Another great look. The ‘uniform’ is certainly working for you.
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  Thanks so much Thea!
Alison

I like the white t shirt under a jacket look and am constantly on a quest for the right top! Is the country road one you are wearing long or short sleeve? Is it available on line?
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  It’s got short sleeves Alison … but was from the start of autumn so no longer in store. I got a couple of white tops from Seed more recently for this same kind of look.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298810398 Sarah Watts

Those shoes are divine! Outfit looks great as well
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  The shoes are my new best friends. Seriously the best!
LISA Mckenzie

You look awesome as usual Nikki,yes you do need those shoes in black as well,I think i might get the kidlets to get me a pair for mothers day are they comfy and not too high? ,cause with new knee I don’t do heels well only wedges,anyhoo that’s not important today.
Yes Yes I always wear primer under my foundation ,I think it helps my skin look not so crinkled lol,Yep it’s good stuff,love primer .
P.S loving those new eyeshadows your trialing will have to get mesome of themwhen they come out!
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  They ARE comfy and about 7cm high wedge – very wearable. Black for Mother’s Day for me too? LOL.
  - LISA Mckenzie
    
    Yes that would be nice !!!
  - Lisags
    
    Where can you get black ?
    - http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
      
      Online at http://www.zoekratzmann.com.au?
      - Lisags
        
        There is only taupe and thunder in the online store. I love the ink colour as well. Would love to know where to buy. TVSN have a size 6 only.
weebirdy

Looking great, Nikki. Love the red pants and shoes. Hope to see you around MBFWA over the next couple of days.
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  Would love to – have been retreating to the hotel whenever possible but will be around till Friday.
Louise Di Trapani

You’re so stylish. Wish I could dress like that everyday but working in the salon you just can’t. I must check out those jeans, I know where the closest shop is but just haven’t got there. Love the look again <3
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  Sometimes you must love that you don’t have to think about what you’re wearing every day – and that you can save the fun for the weekend? That would be me LOL
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1025221818 Lisa Schutz

Hi Nikki,

Are the shoes high? I am not a huge high heel fan, they hurt my feet. But I love the look of these shoes and wondering whether I could wear them. Thanks
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  No, they’re about 7cm wedge heel – very comfortable. Only ones I could wear today without having to change to flats later!
http://silverhuang.com/ Silver Huang

Thou art a guru of fab Nikki hehe Me wants NYDJ jeans! *adds another item to wish list beside boots*

I just use moisturizer with a mineral silica sunscreen for ‘primer’

My problem with making makeup last is facial perspiration. Sigh. Now I rarely if ever put makeup on when I’m walking to town (30 minutes only!) because I just perspire so much, and have to wipe so much, it just isn’t worth it! And this is just on an average Hobart day… much less the warm ones!

What does one do with copious amounts of perspiration on the face?
- http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson
  
  Blotting paper … but using a mineral powder makeup is good too!
  - Louise Di Trapani
    
    Yes blotting papers are awesome. I have some purchased from The Body Shop and I took them to the USA when travelling and swear by them.
  - http://silverhuang.com/ Silver Huang
    
    Oh dear then I’m done for LOL
    
    I do use a mineral powder foundation with mineral setting powder AND I use HUGE swabs of tissue paper to blot&blot&blot on top of it all to keep the perspiration in check when I’m out and about… and it’s still the Deluge LOLI may just have to consider a facial antiperspirant eek!