Good evening lovelies! I hope you all have had an amazing week so far! Due to the strange bi-polar weather, tonight I'm going to bring you some great deals on hot summer items, including those needed to keep yourself dry and looking fresh!
I have a slight obsession with "Gone with the Wind". This might be why I have a tattoo of Scarlett O'Hara. That might also explain my love of anything velvet. Yes, velvet isn't the first fabric you think of when it comes to the summer months, but if you're going out at night to a party, how chic will these look?? They'll look amazing with any strappy, flirty dress, and you'll look awesome for getting multiple season use from your velvet pumps. Just saying.
It might be my upbringing in New England, or my perpetual habit of living only a few miles from the coastline at all times, that causes me to go slightly nutty over stripes, boat shoes, and straw hats. You have to admit though, these rock. The boat, oooohhhh....
Good evening lovelies! Tonight I want to talk about a very fun, popular trend that has been revived and is in full-swing: Fringe purses. It is a very fun and easy way to add a bit of pop to your wardrobe without doing much other than putting on your purse, which you do every day anyways. You don't have to be rockin' the bohemian style to wear your favorite little fringe purse. It can be a very sexy number with just a touch, or
full-blown Vanessa Hudgens style.
This is an amazing site that I was told about by a classmate. She is actually the model for the website. She wore in a dress from the site creator and it was beautiful! I recommend everything on her site; it's amazing!!!
Hello lovelies! I hope you all had an amazing mother's day filled with love, laughter, and warm memories. Tonight I'm going to talk about 2 colors that we've all been seeing a lot lately, whether popping up in stores by us, or on tv, or even in our favorite magazines, these 2 colors are not "new" ones being added, but old ones being revived: Cobalt Blue & Coral Pink. Kate Middleton i believe has had a major influence in bringing Cobalt Blue back in trend since the color is so flattering on her. She wears it often and makes it look stunning.
Coral Pink has had a major revival lately, and a lot of celebrities have taken to the trend, wearing the shade multiple times in multiple styles. Tonight, I am bringing you a few ways to wear each color for $50 or less, plus an awesome piece that I found earlier today.
Adorable and especially perfect for the upcoming summer months. This maxi dress will work with a structured jacket for going out at night, or some beautiful little sandals for going to the beach.
A fun way to deal with the June Gloom and May Grey: pair with some funky shorts as shown in the picture, or with a cool pair of highwasted skinny jeans and you're good to go! [Obviously shoes are included in there somewhere]
I found this beautiful little steal a little while ago thanks to QuiteUnique.com. There were only 4 made of this beautiful comb and I was lucky enough to snatch one before the pop-up store closed. I recommend everyone signing up for the email lists. Yes, it takes a while to go through every email, but it's worth it when you find unique things that only you'll have an nobody else will.
The cutest little flat taking on 2 trends: coral pink and fringe! these will be your best friend to run around in and make you look adorable while you're at it.
I love anything vintage-feeling, and this hits the nail on the head. Both a flattering shade of coral pink with an adorable bow, this will make you feel regal and springy at the same time.
The coolest skirt, for only $5.00!!!!!! The best deal in town, and adorable too. If you wanted to get really creative, you could throw this over a dress so it looks like you're wearing a separate top and bottom to get even more double-duty out of your shorter dresses!
Good evening lovelies! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAYYYYY! I hope you all had an amazing one celebrating the beautiful women that brought us into the world.
Tonight, I want to highlight a big headliner Mother this week: Lady Gaga's [AKA - Mother Monster] "Judas" music video. For those that saw the music video, it is just as visually stunning and beautifully done as the "Alejandro" music video, minus the swallowing of a rosary. It was Lady Gaga's first directorial debut, and while I'm no expert, I think she did a fantastic job. Her video tells a story where she is a Mary Magdeline of sorts, escorting a very handsome Latino Jesus figure while Norman Reedus from Boondock Saints plays Judas. She is actually not singing about loving the actual Judas, but more a boyfriend who's love is similar to Judas's betrayal of Jesus.
I for one love the song and the video, but more importantly, her makeup in the video has me captivated. I keep re-watching the video, gazing at her perfectly drawn lines and how, despite being thrown about in a wave, crying, and being in a bath washing "Jesus"'s feet, it's still flawless.
I don't normally post about makeup, and I am DEFINITELY not an expert when it comes to makeup, but I have learned that makeup is one of the most important accessories a girl can have. Just like I wouldn't go to the store without a bra, I wouldn't go to the store without at least some concealer and blush. Makeup can be a very effective tool, but no matter how beautifully we apply our blush and eyeshadow, we need to make sure we're using the right products to ensure that our makeup lasts more than an hour, no matter the cold or heat, wave or shine.
Lady Gaga's Makeup
My Favorites
$50 or Less
If you're going to attempt Lady Gaga's makeup, look no further than here for the best products around that will assist you in getting Miss Gaga's look down without any hiccups.
I have tried a lot of eye primers, and one of the things i've found is that a lot of them are very cheap and they will clump after a few hours, which makes your eyeshadow clump in the eye crease and look bad. They don't hold up very well. MAC's eye primer does. I've worn this bad boy from 7am-8pm, and my eyeshadow was still going strong, no clumping in the crease.
I use this everyday. I can not tell you how much i love it because there are no words. It has SPF 50 which my pale skin desperately needs, but it is also very lightweight and feels wonderful on the skin. It also holds up my makeup, which is always important. At the end of a 9-hour work day, I still look made-up and fresh.
In my opinion, this is the best way to re-create her look. This pen is how I create such beautifully thin lines on my lids, and I have the shakiest hand in the west. This is why I'm not a surgeon. When you have a pen, it's more stable and easier to create unusual designs. I recommend this for anyone and everyone, and especially those who look to her for Halloween costume inspiration.
I tried a makeup setting product once a long time ago. It felt sticky and awkward on my face. I didn't like it, so I never used it after that. At the beginning of this week though, I wondered into Sephora and I was slightly desperate. It's been 90+ here all week in San Diego, and while I enjoy sweating during a workout, I don't like it when I'm sitting in a classroom all day in school, doing nothing, yet I'm dripping sweat. I was once told "Women don't sweat, they glisten". Whoever made that up has never met me. I needed something extra, to ensure that my makeup will stay put and last throughout an entire day from morning to night, despite intense heat and sweating. So, while extremely hesitant and nervous, I decided to try some of miss Kat Von D's makeup setting mist.
I am so in love, it's not even funny. I spray 5 spritzes on my face; one for forehead, one for each cheek, one for my mouth/chin, and one for my nose. After 3 days of use, and 3 days of intense heat and sweat, I can tell you I arrive home every night, look in the mirror, and see my makeup fully intact as if I had just applied it. It's not sticky; it feels cool and hydrating on the skin. It only takes a minute to dry and then it's set for the rest of the day.
While I can not say these are the products she used for her makeup, I can say I recommend them because I personally use them every day. If I can make my makeup look good and last all day, ANYBODY can.
And now, to leave you with one of my favorite videos of all time, to celebrate Mother's Day of course.
Good morning/noon lovelies! Since tomorrow is Mother's Day, I decided to do a post the day before to give you all some last minute gift ideas for that wonderful woman that brought you into the world. I know that all of us are on a budget, so on top of possible gifts, I'm also going to include some excellent recipes and tips in case you prefer the homemade gift-giving.
Free Gifts
One of the best gifts you can give someone is a clean house or a clean car. "Borrow" their keys while you're at their place, get a copy made, and then tomorrow while they're asleep or out of the house, clean their house and car and put a fresh vase of flowers inside [if they like flowers of course]. It's very easy and thoughtful, since who doesn't love a clean house or car? Especially the car; I love my baby when she sparkles! If they're not going out tomorrow, give them a reason to. Ask them to run an errand for you, a very long one. Hehehehehe.
The perfect studs to put into her new jewelry box, as well as to compliment her outfit, no matter the occasion. These look more Tiffany's than Juicy Couture, which is why for this price, they're the perfect steal.
Ikebanas are beautiful and always perfect since they are small vases that you can put a few flowers in. You can add color in your room without having to purchase a full bouquet, or worry about finding space for a huge vase. Put it on a windowsill or by the bed, it works, and you don't have to worry about spilling a gallon of water if it's accidentally knocked over.
For those who don't know about this; I saw this on QVC a few months ago. These are the COOLEST things in the world of tea and drinks. What it is; it's a beautiful glass tea pot and you get these beautiful tea flower buds that when you put them into the pot bloom into these gorgeous flowers that also make tasty tea! Since it's clear, you can see the buds blooming into flowers. They're the perfect centerpiece for any party, and they make the most delicious teas. She will adore this and you for getting her the perfect party-time favor!
Hello lovelies! I hope you all had an amazing night watching the royal wedding! Well, night/morning since it was really morning their time, but that in-between stage in our time. Didn't Kate look amazing?!?!?!
Today I am going to talk about a few of the latest jewelry trends for 2011. We've been seeing a bit of an overlap from last year, and definitely a lot of expansion on those trends too.
See lovelies?? All so inexpensive and easy to acquire! This is how you dress for less!!
For those who watched the royal wedding early Friday morning, you saw Kate and her sister Pippa both look beautiful beyond words. I really loved Pippa's dresses that didn't outdo her sister, but made her look just as stunning in her own right. Her green dress was just the perfect color for her! Tonight, I'm bringing you 3 different ways to wear a green dress. One of the options will be over $50, but as an investment, this dress will be worth it.
And there you have it lovelies! 3 different ways to wear green dresses for day and night! This coming Wednesday I'll bring you all some amazing Mother's Day gifts you can't miss!
