Sparkle in Sequins this Spring!

March 11, 2010

Gone are the days when sequins were reserved for the holidays, special occasions, or nights out on the town. This spring season it’s going to be quite common to add a bit of sparkly pizazz with sequins to everyday ensembles. Coupled with jeans or a cardigan, sequins can spice up ordinary cotton tanks and tops creating a dose of casual glamour.

Would you wear sequins during the day this spring?


Tory Burch Sequined V-Neck Shirt available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $165


Sequin Leaf Tunic available at www.forever21.com for $27.80


Gryphon Metal Sequin Tank available at www.shopbop.com for $147.50


Ecote Necklace T-Shirt available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $48


Sequin Tank available at www.jcrew.com for $78


Matilda Sequin Tank available at www.fossil.com for $48


Sequin Dropwaist Mesh Top available at www.thelimited.com for 439.50


Sequin Striped Top available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $125


Tissue Sequin Tank available at www.jcrew.com for $74


Trapeze Sequin Knit Top available at www.forever21.com for $17.80


Sequined Starland Tank available at www.jcrew.com for $138


Asos Scattered Sequins T-Shirt available at www.asos.com for $34.95

**The winner of the Yes to Carrots tints is Courtney! Congrats and please email me your mailing address.

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Tantalizing Tints for Your Lips!

March 9, 2010

For those BGs who don’t like gooey glosses or color-loaded lipsticks, but still want soft and supple lips, Yes to Carrots has the perfect treat for you. Their new C Me Blush Lip Tints provide moisture and conditioning while enhancing your natural look with sheer shades that work well on all complexions. Plus, the tints are enhanced with shea butter, coconut and jojoba oils, and are 95% organic! I love using these as a base for my glosses because it creates a smooth foundation while providing a hint of tint.


C Me Blush Lip Tints available at www.target.com for $4.49 each.

One lucky reader will win the Ready Red & Sunset Pink shades. Just leave a comment and the winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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Patent Leather

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Butter Up!

March 5, 2010

From Beyonce to Vanessa Williams, Kim Kimble has styled and trimmed the tresses of some of the hottest celebrities in the business. Being one of the premiere stylists to the stars, a few years ago Kimble decided to share her expertise with the everyday woman by creating Kim Kimble Hair Care Systems available at Target. The line includes scalp treatments, shampoos, styling creams and everything in between. My favorite is the Hair Butter. This moisturizing cream softens, strenghtens and smooths strands while providing a slight sheen. Plus, one of the key ingredients is olive oil, which is always beneficial for hair.


Kim Kimble Hair Care Systems Hair Butter available at www.target.com for $11.99

Have you tried any of the Kim Kimble Hair Care Systems? Have you tried any new hair products lately? Please share.

**The winner of the Borghese Nail Polish is Nerd Girl! Congrats and please email me your mailing address.

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Luxurious Lacquers for Less!

March 2, 2010

Choosing the right nail color for this time of year can be tricky. Luckily, Borghese Cosmetics has created a beautiful array of hues with their Fashionista Collection to help transition nails from winter to spring. The Milan-spring runway inspired lacquers include 6 super saturated shades ranging from a tawny beige (Biscotti Beige) to a deep sparkly violet (Plumaggio Purple). My personal favorite is the barely-there Biscotti Beige because it gives your nails just the right amount of pigment creating a polished look. Plus, this lacquer doesn’t chip easily which is essential to a great manicure.


Shades from L to R include: Biscotti Beige, Bella Berry, Plumaggio Purple, Stellare Notte, Mezzanote Blue and Almondine. Some of the colors are difficult to differentiate w/this photo, but this is the best photo that I have. Lacquers are available at drugstores nationwide for $8 each.

**What nail color shades do you typically use during the transitional season? Are you a fan of brights, darks or neutrals? One lucky reader will win the Plumaggio Purple shade. Just leave a comment sharing your favorite nail polish shades. The winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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Keep the Change

February 26, 2010

Like most women, I spend way too much time in my purse looking for items that I know are there, but can never find – especially loose change. I know that I have a ton of coins hanging out in somewhere in my bag, it’s just tedious task of fishing them out when I need them. Time after time, I’m at the cash register a penny or two short for my purchase all because I can’t grab my change quickly. Finally, I’ve taken the time to buy a super cute coin purse to keep all of my hard-to-find loose cash stashed.

Do you use a coin purse or are you like me and can never find your change when you need it?

Check out some of these fabulous finds:


Tory Burch Clayton Coin Purse available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $95


Commes des Garcon Zip Top Coin Purse available at www.largarcommes.com for $99


Coach Gramercy Skinny Wallet available at www.coach.com for $42


Barbie Lipstick Coin Purse available at www.shopkitson.com for $28


Diane Von Furstenberg Estella Coin Purse available at www.dianiboutique.com for $115


Giraffe Coin Purse available at www.coldwatercreek.com for $12.95


Tiffany Coin Purse available at www.tiffany.com for $50


Ugg Australia Covina Leather Coin Purse available at www.bloomingdales.com for $48


Flower Front Wallet available at www.tillys.com for $7.99

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Clarisonic Gets Cleansing Kudos!

February 22, 2010

What woman wouldn’t want to have a facial done in the comfort of her home every night? Well, with the compact, Clarisonic Mia, every woman can have the luxurious feel of a facial at her fingertips. After finally trying the popular at-home skin cleansing gadget, I can attest to its convenience and quality.

The one-speed, vibrating bristles deeply cleanse while clearing pores and preventing unwanted oil production ultimately leaving skin softer and smoother. It also diminishes the appearance of blemishes, which is always a plus in my book. An added bonus is that it’s completely waterproof and rechargeable, making it by far my favorite beauty gadget of the moment.


Available at www.clarisonic.com for $149

Have you ever tried the Clarisonic Mia or the original larger version? What are your favorite at-home beauty gadgets? What do you use to create at-home facials? Please share!

**BTW – The winner of the Sephora gift card is Yelena! Congratulations. Please email me your mailing address.

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