"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.