The Locus of Style | Houston Style Blog by Emily Lunstroth

Linen Tie Top

outfit, Spring/Summer Apr 19, 2018

A girl at work walked in wearing practically this exact same outfit and before asking her name I said “that shirt! it’s so cute where is it from?!”. Really believing she was going to say intermix or something…nope juniors section of Nordstrom. Now, I will admit it looked higher end on her than on me in the photos for some reason but…what can you do.

This linen top is so comfortable and easy to wear with any pair of jeans or even a linen pants for a full linen look. It comes in 3 colors and is under $50! Just for reference, I am wearing the xs- so size down!

Shop for Spring Summer on SALE

shopping, Uncategorized Apr 10, 2018

It’s that time again, the Shopbop SALE! This is the best one because it is 20% off your purchase under $500 and 25% off over $500. So no matter how much you spend you will save 20%…SCORE!! Just don’t get too excited and forget to enter the code “EVENT18” when checking out!

Sales like this are the best time to buy things/brands that don’t normally go on sale.

First off, denim denim denim. My favorite brands are Frame, Current Elliot, and Mother!

Do you own anything from Faithful the Brand? I have one top and want all of their dresses and am determined to get one this season!

Shoes, a serious item that you have to buy full price or else they are out of season. Vince shoes are more expensive but the quality/comfort is amazing and never disappoint! I always go to Dolce Vita and Sam Edelman for trendier options at a lower cost!

As you have seen on my Instagram I am beyond obsessed with my new Cult Gaia earrings and want all the big statement earrings.

Oversized Denim Jacket

outfit, Spring/Summer Apr 05, 2018

Quick and to the point – this jacket is everything and so cheap!!! I love my J.Crew denim jacket but it’s more fitted and not always an easy throw on- throw off because of the fit. Cue this guy, oversized, lightweight!

Spring Makeup

beauty Apr 03, 2018

Spring is officially here which means it is time to switch up your makeup. I know the last makeup post I wrote was all about drugstore foundation which is completely opposite of today. If it seems like I am phony or liar but I am NOT! I love the foundation I talked about in that video and still use them daily BUT have found that they are a little heavy for the heat that is rolling in.

Thankfully the budget has lightened up a bit which let my finally splurge on the moisturizer I had been wanting. Wait let me back up because that is not truly how it went down…I was at Nordstrom returning something and of course, ended up at the Charlotte Tilbury section chatting away with my new bestie. She took one look at my face and said your skin is too dry and kinda dull. Well THANKS, how can I fix it?!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter– have worn it every day since I bought it!! She said the main difference between this primer and the other CT primer is that this one is more moisturizing(?). There are multiple colors, I have #2 and it’s all the things 😉 I use it alone and under foundation, depending on the day. If you buy anything after reading this post, it should be this.

So after I was hooked on the primer she asked me if I had used Magic Cream. I rolled my eyes because it’s just soo expensive. I then proceeded to black out and buy it and am here to tell you, I have no regrets. My skin feels so calm and a little goes a long way. You may be thinking well you are only using other CT products so of course, you love it…..I have used non-CT foundation (my Maybelline) and it is still amazing.

The issues I was facing were that my under eye looked gross halfway through the day and my face wasn’t staying on. She solved the first two with CT products and BLEW MY MIND with her solution to the first. eye.cream.in.the.AM. WHAT?!

So the next day I took out my never used Khiel’s avocado eye cream and applied it after my moisturizer. Have I already used the term game changer? Because this is a game changer! My under eye (glossier) is staying on perfectly and isn’t doing the weird spotty thing it used to. I will say, it does make for a dewy look so if that is not your thing I would suggest using a setting powder.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? New products you are in love with?