RiRi hearts MAC Fall Collection

The time is here! The in-store release of RiRi <3's MAC Fall collection and of course I was at the MAC store at 9am. I snagged three items the blush, riri woo lip liner and talk that talk but I have swatches of the other lipsticks!

Who's that Chick- orange with a gold undertone.

Talk that Talk- Deep berry

Riri Woo

The very end is Nude lipstick which made my lips look grey and the two lip liners 

Bad girl gone good blush

Product Rave- The Beauty Blender

By now, you have probably heard about the infamous Beauty Blender and if you haven't, let me tell you girlfriend... this thing is BOMB!

  I bought the BB in August after contemplating this $20 purchase since 2012 when all the You tube Gurus were raving about it and I must say it was worth the 20 bucks. I am not one for hype, despite my major being PR so for  me to actually love an item that is mentioned literally everywhere associated with beauty shocked me but seriously I love this thing. It gives me such a nice finish and makes my skin look flawless .


The pro's of this make-up magic stick is that it:

• gives a even, dewy finish
• does not streak
•  easy to use
• blends foundation, concealer,cream blushes and even works well with banana powder.

 The BB does have its cons, which is that it's:

• Expensive
• Requires very special care, especially keeping it clean 
• for a full coverage, must use extra product

  To use the BB, you soak the sponge in water, wring it out, use a towel to remove excess water then use the pointed side to pick up product from back of hand or flat surface. Dab product on your face face and use round side to evenly blend your foundation and for concealer, use the pointed side.

You can purchase the BB at any Sephora store, Sephora.com, Amazon and Ulta

Fall Must Haves- Accessories

Fall Must Haves- Accessories by raven-erica-alston featuring a black belt

Black boots / Dirty Laundry slip on shoes / McQ by Alexander McQueen leather handbag / Madewell tote bag / DANNIJO long necklace / Michael Kors bracelet / Marc by Marc Jacobs stud earrings / Balmain black belt, $1,030 / Lucky Brand circle scarf / Black hat / even&odd snood scarve, $19 / Monki black hat, $11



Aside from the outfit itself, Fall is about accessorizing and layering. Beanies with vulgar or funny are in style adding the spice and spunk to an outfit unless your like me, who likes to stick with basic, solid cashmere beanies from Banana Republic.

Boots of all types are always fall staples as well as cute scarves that add a flare while keeping us warm

Fall Must Haves- Tops

Fall Must Haves- Tops by raven-erica-alston featuring a cotton cardigan

Cynthia Rowley t shirt / NIC+ZOE cotton cardigan / Knit cardigan / Madewell blue long sleeve shirt / Topshop white tunic / Pink sweater

We all have our favorite sweater right? I know I have a few. I am definitely a cardigan collector, especially J.crew cardigans( they always have appropriate colors for the seasons, and are made perfectly.)

Sweaters with patches, unique stitching , and unique/abstract prints are must haves just because they are. Who doesn't love to be cozy while looking cute?

Denim shirts are still relevant, they are comfy while adding a nice laid back touch to an outfit whether its leather pants or a pair of chinos.

Fall Must Haves- Bottoms

Fall Must Haves- Bottoms by raven-erica-alston featuring ripped jeans

Chalayan black leather mini skirt / Alice + Olivia floral skirt / Rag & Bone ripped jeans / J.Crew stretchy pants / River Island black trousers, $55 / H&M skinny fit jeans, $31



Bottoms usually don't change throughout the seasons, or the years.  Boyfriend jeans and skinny jeans will probably never go out of style nor will a classic pair of chinos.

Leather bottoms on the other hand can be timeless if your a Kardashian ( LOL) but in the meantime they are still hot pieces that spice up your outfit whether you want to dress them up or down.

Circle skirts that are black or have falls colors are definitely in style this season adding the pop to your outfit  making it fun and flirty. Just pair with a solid shirt, and some black tights and your are ready to for night time events.

Fall Must Haves- Outerwear

Fall Must Haves- Outerwear by raven-erica-alston featuring a jean jacket

Velvet light weight jacket / Long blazer, $185 / Aéropostale quilted jacket / H&M jean jacket, $39




These four outerwear pieces are definitely must haves for the fall season. Whether your style is preppy to casual to grunge at least one( if not all) these jackets should be in your wardrobe.

Leather  Jackets are classic and timeless pieces as well as denim jackets. They can make that dress you feel overdressed in either super casual or super chic and edgy. Denim jackets, especially with dark to medium washes are my favorite and leather jackets that give a rocker/ biker chic kind of feel.

Utility jackets are definitely in style at the moment. They are super cute and add the edgy  yet laid back look to any outfit. Pair with some skinny jeans, a cream shirt/sweater and some brown combat boots and your definitely fall ready.

Lastly, a blazer is another timeless piece that dresses up you outfit, giving more of a classy or professional feel. Throw on a blazer with some boyfriend jeans and a cute t-shirt and your wedge sneakers you have dressed up your once casual outfit or if you have that dress that's just a little to provocative  put a blazer on to give it that class effect.

Forgive A DIVAAA

Greetings my wonderful readers, Let me just apologize for my absence from my blog. I am truly sorry and I feel so bad for neglecting my blog but between working and classes starting back up(and my birthday) I have been swamped but that is about to end.

 For this month, I am making up for all the lost time, I have so much to post about about from fashion, to beauty, to even another "real life" post similar to my "Do You Have Mr. Big Syndrome"post.

Look out for MAC's new fall collection, my "Whats in My School Bag post" , Fall beauty and fashion look book, and my fall favorites/necessities.