I was recently feeling risky -- which usually involves something like switching up my Snappy Salads to-go order, or not using my blinker when changing lanes -- but on this particular afternoon, I found myself perusing the NYX lane in Ulta (which is no surprise), when my eyes met *Ultra Dare,* a blue-ish gray-ish matte lipstick from NYX's new line of colors. My first thought: that color is fabulous. Second thought: Mom would totally judge me. Third thought: it's $5.99...I have to! Well, I can't say I will ever wear this lip shade ever again (Mother does know best), but I can say, my one-time blue lip try was so much fun.

Ever since I purchased this Alice + Olivia cropped jacket from Shopbop on sale, I've been on the hunt for a shopping link...I was convinced it was sold out anywhere and everywhere. To my surprise, I was window shopping Nordstrom Rack online tonight and accidentally stumbled upon it! Originally $398 marked down to $159.97 (yep, that's 60% off), available in every size (but something tells me not for long). GOLDEN. P.S. - I'm wearing a small! Shop the look here:

I typically dress this jacket up, but the plaid combo, pony and lips made for a modern chic street look that just worked. I paired it with my favorite Nine West sneakers (on sale for $39.99). I also linked a few similar plaid pant options.