How about getting those lips ready for Valentine’s days? Are you looking for the perfect red lip color to tantalize your kissee? Well, I always look at the celebrities like Beyonce, Jessica Alba, and Gwen Stefani for inspiration. I may not find their exact same color but I can come close. . . .
Here are some popular colors from one of my many beauty store online beauty.com
Now in order to keep these lips smooth and luscious you must use Philosophy’s Kiss me. This is an lip exfoliate that will leave your lips silky smooth for only $15 at beauty.com too.
tags: Too Faced Lipstick Lip of Luxury, beauty.com, Red Lipstick, Lipstick, cosmetics, make-up
I finally got hubby to take of picture of me in my winter white coat I completed before Christmas remember the new project I started because Erica over at Erica B’s D.I.Y. Style? Here is the link to my previous post, but take a look. What do you think?:
Project Details:
Pattern: McCall’s M5711 View B
Fabric: Winter White Basket weave, 100% wool
Lining: Ivory jacquard print- polyester blend
Notions: Four1 1/2″ Ivory Button
I used the size 14 pattern for this pattern and I am glad I did because the sizing ran a bit small on this pattern. To my surprise that pattern and finished product looked like the picture on the pattern.
Likes & Dislikes:
The style was nice for something casual or formal. The only thing that was my pet peeve was the patternmaking was a little off on the sleeve at the shoulder seam, so I had to adjust it a bit. Other than that it was fun to sew with.
Would I sew it again and recommend it to other?
Na. . . I like to have a variety of different styles and I would recommend this to others too.
End Note:
Erica, thank you so much for inspiring me to sew again. It has been a long time and I can’t believe I stop doing something that I enjoy so much! You are a God send. now I am on the search for that perfect pattern and fabric for my Red wool coat. Stay tune for more sewing. . .
Tags: Winter White Coat, Sewing project, sewing, fashion, McCall’s M5711
Okay! I have got to tell you all about the great shoe sale at Dillards if you live in the South. You know how we only have so many days of winter here and things starts to heat up quickly after that right? Well with that said a lot of retailers mark down winter items like boots and other winter related items earlier then most of the country.
Well, ladies I found some awesome ankle boots at Dillards on New Years day. I decided to go instore and if was crazy busy. I wish I would have taken my camera or flip video. I had to wait in line for 15 minutes to hope and pray that they had my size available. Okay. . . . I were a size 10 shoe and you know how limited that size is? So, I waited and to my surprise they had my size!!! I tried them on and I love them!! they maybe my Valentine’s day shoes to go with the red dress and black tights I am still looking for, lol.
The shoes are Guess “Garnier”. They are reg. $125 on sale for $75. Now if you go instore they were an additional 50% off the marked down price, so I only spent $37.57 including tax for them cute ankle boots!!
So if you have a Dillards near you RUN!! Otherwise going on line and you can still save.
Valentines inspiration to get you minds ready for your special day. I know that I am planning a dinner at Eddie V’s and dancing for my hubby and me on Valentines and I am also searching for that perfect dress to wear too! Here are a few favorites I love:
A.B.S. crimson sateen tie detail off-the-shoulder dressfor $189, another cute find similar to Rihanna’s look is this Vera Wang red silk square neck belted dress for $285 also at bluefly.com. If you want the sweetness of pink like Jennifer Lopez try this look by Nine West from macy.com. A One-Shoulder Empire-Waist Glitter Jersey Dress on sale for $58! Then here is another sweet look inspired by Sanaa LathanLaROK Laguna Beach Dress in Flamefor $328.
Tags: red dresses, valentine’s day dresses, vera wang, A.B.S. crimson dress, Larok laguna Beach dress in flame.
Valentines day will be here before you know it and now is the time to start thinking what do you want from your loved one or what get for your love one? If you are needing some ideas on what to get for her, you have got to get this beautiful smelling fragrance. I was at my local department store and walk into this adorable bottle theViva la Juicy Eau de Toilette Spray. This fragrance Exude femininity and grace with it beautiful notes of:
wild berries and juicy mandarin followed by honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine. Viva La Juicy eau de parfum spray by Juicy Couture finishes with notes of amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline.
When I spritzed this one on my wrist and let it settle I was in love, and from what the sales associate told me this is going to be a hot item for Valentine’s Day. So, if Viva La Juicy is on your mind check it out!!
Women - and sometimes men - commit sizable amounts of money to an attractive appearance, making sure one’s face looks great and every hair is in place. Consequently, facial care products are big sellers. But what generally receives less attention are fragrance products.
Unfortunately when you purchase a nicely-scented perfume or cologne, you often pay through the nose - so to speak. This makes the search for wholesale colognes very appealing.
Wholesale colognes may seem like a good deal, but you’ll wind up paying for it over time. Whether it’s a skin rash, a product that has to be poured on to be effective or the tell-tale smell of a cheap product, that wholesale cologne is more likely to end up in the garbage than on your body.
Keep reading to find out exactly why cheap or imitation cologne is never a good idea.
Skin Irritations
Most middle-level to higher-end colognes are tested extensively for skin sensitivities and potential allergies. Typically, good brands and retailers also let you return the product if you’re overly sensitive to it.
On the other hand, a wholesale or cheap discount brand of cologne is likely to use a higher alcohol concentration, cheaper ingredients and chemicals that can cause your skin to dry out or have an allergic reaction. It’s also unlikely that the manufacturer or retailer will let you return a wholesale product if you do develop a skin allergy.
Lack of Longevity
A middle to high-end cologne is designed to last. That means if you spend the $50 or $60 for a cologne like Burberry Summer, you’ll find that one spray should be enough for the night. The scent will blend with your clothes and body oils, and it will last.
With an imitation or discount brand, you’ll often find the scent dissipates quickly or reacts poorly with your sweat and body oils.
Tangy or Astringent Scent
Fake brands or imitation colognes and perfumes often have a tell-tale alcohol smell that almost burns the nostrils when inhaled. Alternatively, the scent is sometimes a sugary, sort of a too-sweet smell.
To understand the difference between a quality perfume and a cheap, discounted scent, do a smell test. Spray a sample of a favorite, high-end cologne from a nearby department store. Now bring that paper sample to your local drugstore and compare it to the smells of the discounted and wholesale products.
The high-end scent is typically warmer and fuller while the cheaper scent is likely to be unpleasant and astringent.
Fake Brand Names
Sure you may be buying Samsara by Guerlain for less than $30 a bottle, but is it really Guerlain? Often when a deal seems too good to be true, it is. That’s why if you are looking for a middle or high-end cologne and should avoid deals that are simply too good on the surface.
Instead, avoid sellers of wholesale colognes and look for a trusted and reputable retailer. Both you and others around you will appreciate the difference.
Still shopping for the holidays? Make sure you do your final shopping at bluefly.com. They have sale where you can save 25% off beautiful coats from wool, cashmere, leather and many others! Shop Bluefly!
My Favorites Coats For Now:
The first coat is by Andrew Marc for $267.75. You have got to have an animal print in your collections of jackets and I know that mine is screaming to have one. Next, is by Miss Sixty for $117. Winter white is so classic. Priorities had this cute style in red for $121.50 and Marc New York had this beautiful shape in black for $191.25.
Tags: Bluefly.com, 25% off of coats at bluefly, fashion winter coats, online sales, holiday deals
I can not believe that I completed this jacket by last week Thursday and I was able to wear it to the Trail of lights here in Austin, TX even through the weather decided to warm up a bit. I have to said I did a pretty good job considering I haven’t touched my sewing machines in 6 years. That’s a LONG time to not sew!!
Here is my work:
What do you all think? I learned some things that I will apply to my next project which I am not too sure I am going to do next, so I will be searching for some inspiration during the holidays and see what comes up for the next year projects. I have always wanted a red coat, so maybe that my be my next project, and maybe I will relearn some tailoring techniques I have learned in the past. Erica help? It has been so long that I will have to find my tailoring books from school, lol.
Later today or maybe tomorrow I will have my hubby take some pictures of me in that jacket with my cute boots my mom purchased last season.
I am so surprised that I have not done a look from the beautiful Kim Kardashian. The celebutante, model and actress has a style that is worthy of posting about. Her style can be sexy, flirty and simple too. Here are some of my favorites looks from her.
What are you favorites Kim Kardashian looks? I am curious to know. If you have a favorite look and would like to know where to find the items or similar send me a picture and I will try my best to find it and post it.
Well, I am out for now.
Happy Holidays,
Tags: Kim Kardashian, Fashion, Clothing, Zappos, Couture Candy, Bluefly
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