It is no secret that I love all things blush and neutral, but after seeing a recent post by Cheetah Is The New Black I love the idea of incorporating dark elements for a more gothic look. Below is some inspiration for dark + light - lots of neutrals with pops of black and deep wine {and gold, of course}.

BaubleBar earring set {here}
Topshop satin romper via Nordstrom {here}
Kate Spade tights {here}
Mulberry clutch {here}
Gianvito Rossi pumps via Excelsior Milano {here}
Nails Inc. nail polish in "Belsize Road" via Saks Fifth Avenue {here}
Deborah Lippmann nail polish in "Fade to Black" via Net-A-Porter {here}
Olivia Palermo x Ciaté lipstick in "Velveteen" via Sephora {here}
As much as I love darker shades of nail polish for fall, I equally love darker shades of make-up! Below are a few fall beauty items that I would love to test out this season {and would love Santa to bring me!}:

NARS x Steven Klein "Dead of Summer" eyeshadow palette {here}
Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London smouldering eye palette via Sephora {here}
Estée Lauder pure color envy lipstick in "Vengeful Red" via Sephora {here}
Urban Decay lipstick in "Shame" via {here}
Marc Jacobs Beauty lipstick in "Blow 210" via Sephora {here}
Tarte matte lip tint in "Tempted" via Beauty.com {here}
Happy Monday! And more specifically, Mani Monday. This recent collaboration of Olivia Palermo and Ciaté nail polish has got me VERY tempted to buy some new nail polish! I LOVE all of the colors, and how Olivia chose shades to fit with certain days or places. I think I need all three! {Purchase at Sephora}

I came across this gorgeous photo on one of my favorite blogs {This Is Glamorous}, and it immediately made me want to take a French vacation! I love the idea of a straw summer hat, a pretty picnic blanket, and a basket filled with delicious French bread and pastries {and wine..}. Here are some items and accessories that I would include on this ideal summer getaway:

Ciate x Olivia Palermo nail polish in "Sundays" via Sephora {here}
Tiffany & Co. sunglasses via Sunglass Hut {here}
H&M picnic blanket {here}
Rag & Bone hat via Saks Fifth Avenue {here}
Tarte lipstick in "Pink Peony" via Beauty.com {here}
Belgrave Crescent bag via Shop This Is Glamorous {here}