"where one door closes another one opens" -alexander graham bell

i'm really not sure as to how many of you buy cosmetics from the body shop, but i never did.  and i probably never would have if i didn't take notice to the "closing --50% off entire store" sign.  unfortunately, by the time i went in there the selection was very slim.  there was barely anything there!   the plan was to sample these few items and then go back in and purchase more (with satisfaction of course).  but they closed the store down on the 24th so that plan is a wrap!

 all in all.... i got 3 eye shadows, 2 lipsticks, and a liquid foundation.

so here are what the shadows look like...

the lipsticks...

and the foundation...

review by request only...

thanks lovies and if you're ever in the freehold, nj mall check them out before they close.

all black everything...

hey loves!

so i went on a massive shopping spree today.  i hit the streets at 10am and was parked in my driveway at 11pm... yes! but FINALLY my xmas shopping is done and i am officially finished.  i was inspired by the video on of my fave youtubers put up...

well, i never really knew that all black was a fashion challenge because i do it so frequently in the winter.  the color usually comes from my purse, shoes, nails, accessories, or lip stick.  but whatever here is my all black o.o.t.d. 

so ladies let me know what you think...

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS REQUESTED

question1: is wearing all black a challenge?

question2: did i pull it off?

"christmas isn't a season, it's a feeling" -edna ferber

so christmas is almost here and i have been doing so much shopping for my loved ones...but what about ME?! i mean i have to get stuff for myself too right?? my birthday is on the 28th so i have been getting robbed my whole entire life...i have to get myself presents.  plus all the gifts that used to be mine now go to  my daughter, whose birthday also happens to fall on the 9th of january ((so yes, she stole my birthday shine (or should i say $$) as well)).

i have been eying this book for quite some time and when borders sent me a 40% off coupon i ran there LOL  ...jemma kidd! i really do love this woman!

bangles

new years eve...maybe

ring #1

ring #2

ring #3 from ALDO

ring #4

this one is actually a gift...

"i have jeans with holes in them and i have nice jeans. i have casual and i have dressy jeans. i've got all kinds" -amanda seyfried

hey lovers!!
yes, i abandoned you guys again and i am sorry...forgive me??  well i am back and i'm coming STRONG!  have you guys seen the coated jeans? they have that liquid legging/leather sheen to them.  at first i was a bit leery but i kept seeing them everywhere; in the stores and on celebs, so i figured why not. just in case you need a refresher:

here's jada pinkett-smith in hers

 

here is fergie

here is rihanna rocking the ish outta hers ((of course))

i think you get the idea! so here is an o.o.t.d. for my coated denim, which i of course wore to work so i couldn't get all jazzy-fied...but i did feel a little rebellious so i wore black and brown ((i'm not sure if this a white after labor day thing, but i've heard that you're not supposed to wear the 2))

i got this cute little necklace with black and brown gems out of old navy ((couldn't believe it)). please excuse my bra which became visible from the flash LOL

this is my favorite blazer BTW ((h&m))

a hand full of bangles

back shot....

here is what mine look like in a better flash





yes that is it... excuse my black.  i've been working an extremely hectic schedule and i've been pretty morbid.  

"winter s nature's way of saying 'up yours'" -roberty byrne

loves!!!
guess what?! so i finally made the style council on chictopia (go me)! yes i am hella excited...i'm still a long way from a VIP but i'll get there (hopefully).

and a side view ((i actually really hate this picture but i wanted you to see where the cape opens up)).

well i had a shopping date with a friend and when i got done my feet were killing me...i seriously shopped until i almost dropped.  don't even know how i let myself get carried away like i did.  well i luv christmas and i like to make others happy when they open up their gifts.  so it's really starting to get ridiculously cold out and i'm not one of these girls that can handle the cold that well, so it looks like my little legs are about to disappear for a while.

this is what i wore underneath...i'm sorry for the quality but i was in a RUSH!!

and here is a closer look at the scarf for those of you who are interested.

it's soooo late and i am super tired...so i am gonna end it all here!  take care you beautiful women...leave your comments and let me know what you think.

"a daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart" -unknown

i am going to show you what my baby girl wore to daycare today.  

this is my junior...

she has already started picking out her outfits & i do give her some creative freedom.  i bought this shirt more so for an outing or event.  but that's not what was decided in the end... temper tantrums can be persuading sometimes LOL.

on both shoulders of the shirt is a bow and extended from it is a lacy sheer sleeve.  my daughter is girly girl but she is equally rough  

so to tone it down a little bit because she is only going to school i pair it with some wide legs and a pair of converses.  sidebar: no grape juice in that lunch box today

not camera shy at all

i hope all you moms out there enjoy these posts...these ones are the dearest to my heart!

gobble gobble...

this was my thanksgiving look...recreated ((remind you)).  so this time around i have no accessories and no make-up LOL.  it was snowing..YES! snowing on thanksgiving day.  i had planned to go to my former high school annual thanksgiving football game against our rival school.  but the snow was a major deterrence and then it started pouring...

this is the look from head to toe:

h&m sweater dress ($9.95)

gap tights

steve madden boots

aaaaaand my favorite purse goes with it...

oh and when i wore this on thanksgiving i had a cut off jean vest---acid washed from the Gap.  i just forgot to pack it when i decided to recreate the look.  

but i hope this was an enjoyable post and i hope you had a happy turkey day lovers!!

fashionista in the making....

oh em gee...i totally forgot about my mommies out there.  i had a toddler outfit of the day for all of you!! of course my mini fashionista was my model & she does such an amazing job for me ((and that's not the mommy in me talking either LOL)). 

((target top, gap dark denim skinny jeans, gap faux leather riding boots))

if you moms out there see this and are really feeling it let me know & i'll make it a regular thing--enjoy your day beauties!

work flow...

hey lovers!! so i am kinda in a rush...so not too many words today lovies! so i'm just jumping right into it.  this is what i wore to work yesterday...ENJOY!

from head to toe:

h&m jean shirt

fruit of the loom white tee

gap jeans

gap flats

accessorized with my h&m satchel and jessica simpson shades

view from the side

but this is all for now my pretty people...have a great day and thanksgiving!

summer in the fall...

good morning luvies! 

so i am not sure why my posts aren't automatically updating...i had some scheduled and apparently they never published.  so from now on i'll just have to stay on top of that.  

but anyway, over the weekend i attended my little sisters' ((i have 3)) graduation from modeling school.  they had a big sha-bang and gave all graduates a fashion show in a hotel.  cocktails were served and there was an open bar; also we had a 3 course meal which was pretty good.  so i guess i got my money's worth. 

i love this dress that lloyd picked out for me, and if you ever ask him, there is a whole narrative behind this dress that i won't get into.  

here is a view from the back:
the tiers/ layers are gorgeous ((in my opinion))

so this is it for now...i couldn't get outside and take a bunch of fancy pictures.  i rode out to the venue with my family and my dad was definitely rushing me.  it was nice out and i really don't get to dress up that much because of work, so when the opportunity presents itself i take advantage.
i hope you all enjoyed this post...really contemplating on swapping this dress...

good laughs, grand drinks, and great eats...

so my friends and i have this hangout spot.  it's a romantic lounge along the beach.  outer decks over look the jersey shore and the boardwalk.  there are fire places, plush cushions and furniture.  the food and drinks are signature and not to mention amazing; the scenery/setting is relaxing.  the mood, the atmosphere--it's well worth the visit.  plus there is no cover.  

i will definitely have more pics for you next time, which shouldn't be too far in the future.  we only got hummus because the kitchen was closed.  we had been drinking for a while and then got hungry.  we ended up having our after party at ihop, where the "let out" came in and some belligerent 80 year old perv threatened everyone because no one wanted to go home with his old ass.  LMAO!
until next time my beauties....

fashionista in the making....

this one goes out to all the mommies:

this is my little momma, 2 years old and on her way to day care.  she is straight g'd up; and hell no i don't me gansta! i am not one of those moms, no where near it. so here she is posing in the den/play room.

so from head to toe:

gap shirt

gap jeans

gymboree boots

gap backpack and lunchbox 

 a little taste of her backpack and lunchbox. 

 she's all ready to leave me...she enjoys "playing" dress up and taking pictures.  truly a child of my own heart...my baby!!!

double your pleasure, double your fun...

so i love, love, love my bejeweled ballet flats from the gap.  i originally purchased to black ones a month or so back.  i secretly wanted the gray ones, but i couldn't bring myself to do it.  the gap had a 40% off sale like two weeks ago and of course i couldn't resist.  one of the best features of these shoes are that they are really cushioned! super comfortable to walk in.  i am so glad that i was able to find my size when they went on sale because i would've been quite distraught if i was forced to miss out on such a great deal!

 

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oh na-na--wha's mah name...

hey lovers!

so i'm sitting here jamming out to the illest ((in my opinion)) pop singer and fashionista out there! Rihanna! Yes, I said Rihanna, don't judge me. just thought I would share this info with you all.  Not much to report tonight, i am already in my bed.  not so fancy right now...

i skipped eating during my lunch break to listen to this CD.  

also, i grabbed up the winter 2010 magazine from h&m...pretty cool! it's free, so check it out.  there are a few inspirational pieces and inspiring trends.