Hi, I’m Ghazaleh!
I'm the voice behind beauty and sass, a beauty and lifestyle blog for the "sasstress". I created this blog to share general lifestyle experiences as well as beauty tips I've learned over my years of working in the beauty industry. I try to look at the more practical and fun side of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Thanks for visiting!
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Category Archives: fashion
spring is in the air
Every girl should have the feminine dress that is overly girly and just very pretty. This is mine – I bought it many years ago on the sale rack at BCBG and it’s one of my favorites, especially in the spring. Although I … Continue reading
the sassy prepster
I always say that if something is mostly work appropriate, then it’s probably not going to make its way into my closet. And sometimes I contradict myself. I immediately loved the flattering silhouette of this Madewell dress with the pleats … Continue reading
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splurge or save: the red statement envelope bag
A red statement bag has been on my shopping list for awhile now and if you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen that I finally bought one! I love my new Rebecca Minkoff zipper trim envelope handbag. The hot … Continue reading
sasstress sale alerts
Early spring is usually not the best time to shop the sales. Typically you’ll just find expired trends, but as with everything there are exceptions. 3 of my favorite stores are having sales right now and are totally worth checking out — … Continue reading
layering the dress
Maje and Sandro were two of my staples when I lived in Europe, so naturally I had to stop by those stores when I was in Paris last summer. I spotted this simple sleeveless black dress at Maje (that I pulled a … Continue reading
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cotton candy coated polka hearts
I’m a total girly girl. I love pink, flowers, bows, hearts, you name it. I had been wanting an oversized coat for awhile, but there wasn’t anything that was quite right. Then of course, just as winter was near over and … Continue reading
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pretty spring pastels
images via style.com (Rebecca Taylor, alice + olivia, rag + bone) Sure, every spring it’s either pastels or bright colors that dominate the runways and then the stores and streets. This year, it’s all about the pastels but it takes … Continue reading
maximizing the wardrobe: toning down the full skirt
Full, midi skirts make for a classic and polished look, especially for the office. But can it also look more effortlessly chic? I’m all about making the most out of my wardrobe, so for this installment of my new series … Continue reading
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seeing green
anthropologie skirt // Peter Pan collar top (old, similar here) // 3.1 Phillip Lim Cracked Leather Satchel // Loeffler Randall pumps (old but these similar pumps are also great for the office) // Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream in Sancerre // Rumba watch in Sapphire (my post about these watches here!) // Madewell cuff (old, very cool one here) … Continue reading
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4 spring shoe trends to shop now
Image via the CUT, Glamour, Pinterest, eat.sleep.wear Back on the blog today. I’m sorry for missing yesterday. I try to update Monday-Friday… but honestly, I was just TIRED. I have a lot on my plate right now (full-time job, freelance … Continue reading
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