I have a few blogs I am going to write today, so I'll start with an OOTD post (from Tuesday)Firstly though, I will discuss Essie's "Mesmerize" nail polish. I was quite surprised to find how wonderfully it applied, since I had some issues with Essie's "mint candy apple" which was a bit streaky on the first coat (but I do LOVE the color of it). I ...
Outfits
OOTD: Polka-Dot Pretty
Just a quick Outfit of the Day post! Today I wore a black and white polka-dot 3/4 sleeve top from Club Monaco. It has a lower back, but I forgot to get a shot of that.Here it is (got it at a Black Friday sale for 39.00 plus 25% off, originally 59.00)My doggie wanted some face time in front of the camera!I plan to write my November favorites next, ...
Forever 21 Launches New Cosmetics Line- Will You Try it?
Affordable-chic clothing and accessories retailer Forever 21 recently launched a cosmetics line called "Love & Beauty" by Forever 21.The line features eye pencils, eye shadows, lips glosses, nail polish and more...Beauty confession: I am a total beauty snob. I like the higher end lines and products. That said, I love a drugstore mascara as ...
Real Housewives Hair, OOTD & Contest Reminder
I don't know if any of you girls watch the Real Housewives of Orange County (the 5th season premiered last night on BRAVO), but it's definitely one of my guilty pleasures!While watching, something I could not help but notice was Gretchen's and Tamra's hair (and in the previews, the new housewife, Alexis, seems to have good hair as well). I've seen ...
The Carrie Belt
The Carrie belt. Most fashionistas know what I am talking about before even needing to see a photo. Yes, it is the ever so sought-after Patricia Field belt that Carrie wore with numerous outfits in "The Sex and the City Movie" (which came out on my birthday, by the way!) I have always coveted this rocker-esque belt, but balked at its $150 price ...
Five Things…
Ladies, I am so excited about so many things right now that I wanted to share them all in one post!1. There is a new website here in Houston called Culture Map. It is an online "mapazine" featuring all things Houston- the best places to eat and shop, along with society and events coverage, fashion and beauty, etc. The sleek new site just went up ...
OOTD: A Friday Full of Meetings
Typically, I am able to dress down on Fridays for work, but I had an early AM meeting and also a filming to attend in the afternoon, so I was in full on Monday to Thursday mode.Here's what I wore:The skirt is the same as the one I wore in my last Outfit of the Day post (from Express). The top is from Costa Blanca (a Canadian store) and the ...
Outfit of the Day: Going to Work
Some of my lovely readers requested this and I thought it would be fun, so here goes my first "outfit of the day" or "look of the day" post.I had an after-work function to go to, so I chose all black- a simple black tulip skirt, silk top with flutter sleeves with black tights and pumps.I work for a PR firm, and my look changes based on what my day ...