i like my outfit.: November 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

Gaga's Christmas Tree

With Christmas just around the corner... Lady Gaga kills it again with this catchy Christmas jam - "Christmas Tree"
"Hohoho, under the Mistletoe" :)

(click HERE to download this song for FREE -- courtesy of Amazon & Universal Music Group)

Stila's Winter Warehouse Sale

If you are in the Los Angeles area, check out Stila's Winter Warehouse sale -- One day only! It's going to be nuts!

Makeup Monday - Love Lace

If you are a MAC fanatic like I am, you know its hard to keep up with MAC's collections because there is always a new collection around the corner.

With no further ado...

Love Lace Collection out in stores December 26, 2009

Eyeshadows: Pincurl, Hypnotizing, Love Lace, and Suave Intentions $14.50 each

Lipsticks: Pretty Please and Intricate $14 each

Lipglass: Icescape and Utterly $14 each

Eyelashes: #44 Lash - $13

Kohl Powers: Fascinating, Raven, Sense of Style, and Feline $14.50 each

Brow Pencil: Stud $15

Mascara: Zoom Lash $13

Nail Lacquer: Affair $12

Sunday, November 29, 2009

With Black Friday gone, anyone ready for Cyber Monday?!
For those who aren't aware of Cyber Monday, it is basically Black Friday Deals online only. So its one way to beat the crowd and just buy your Christmas presents or Hanukkah presents (i don't discriminate :P) online!

Here are some deals:

1. Arden B -- 30% off plus Free Shipping on purchases of $15 or more!
2. Steve Madden -- 30% off with the promo code of THANKSGIVING30 plus free shipping.
3. Sephora -- Complimentary shipping with promo code SHIP4FREE
4. Sally Beauty Supply -- Save 20% off your entire order with coupon code 555945
5. Best Buy -- Several great deals including Blu-rays from $6.99 - $9.99. Click here for featured offers.
6. E.L.F. Cosmetics -- 70% off all mineral makeup with coupon CM70MIN
50% off all studio makup with coupon STUD50OFF
50% off all bath products with coupon BTH50OFF
7. Kohls -- Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more
Extra 15% off any order w/ promo code CYBER15
Extra 20% off order of $100 or more w/ Promo code CYBER20
8. Bloomingdales -- $50 off purchases of $250 or more. And a Free $10 iTunes gift card with $75 beauty or fragrance purchase.
9. Aldo Shoes -- Extra 10% off of clearance items plus free shipping with code CYBERMONDAY09
10. Nine West -- Great doorbuster deals!! Up to 50% off.

Remember these deals are online only!

(a couple Cyber Monday deals courtesy of FatWallet -- check it out for more deals)

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fashionista Friday

Well, technically its Saturday (better late than never). I apologize I was too busy shopping the black friday deals.. It was crazy out there! Midnight my boyfriend & I hit up Toys R Us to get something for his nephew, and someone rammed the corner of a huge box into my back.. that definitely made me want to leave! ahhh... anyways... to my fashionista --

SOLANGE KNOWLES

Solange Knowles is not no Beyonce. Trust. She's a daredevil when it comes to fashion. She pushes the envelope and makes me love her even more! She's not your girl next door. With a bald head, Solange revisits her younger teen years where she has shaved her head several times! So NO she's not copying the stripper Amber Rose..

Solange can rock a bald head and long locks. She also gets creative with her nails, love it! Her edginess is incomparable!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

I am thankful for my family, friends, the bf<3, Nikki, blogspot (lol) and you!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Sequin Overload

I walked into the Grove's Forever 21 today, and i was seriously overloaded & border-line grossed out with how much sequined products they carried.. from bangles, bras to blazers...

I know its always during the holidays that sequins tend to come back into fashion, but this year....it is just too much.

Dont get me wrong, i love the bling bling, glitz & glamor... but if everyone is wearing sequins, how are you to stand out?

What do you think?

Smashbox Friends & Family Sale

For you makeup lovers.. SMASHBOX COSMETICS is having a Friends and family deal for 20% off of your entire order! Use code SBFF9 at checkout. And don't forget that Smashbox offers FREE SHIPPING on any order. How grrrreat is that??!?
CLICK HERE for details! Offer ends December 1st!

Rich Soil Clothing - 40% off

Another to add to wiiiiiiiiiiicked deals Wednesday

Rich Soil Clothing is offering 40% off of their whole inventory -- men and womens! I already put my order in! check out our recent post regarding the women's collection here
No coupon code necessary & offer ends November 27.

Wicked Deal Wednesdays

READY FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING?

Wednesday Deals are here, and what better time to shop than on the traditional week of Thanksgiving and Black Friday?!! yessssssssssss!

Amongst these deals you'll find sales at the Old Navy Group, which include GAP, Inc., Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta. Just go to any of these companies websites and you'll find the discount for your online purchases. By clicking on the link, http://oldnavy.gap.com/, you'll be able to go to any of these 5 companies sites by then clicking on the appropriate stores' tabs in the top menu bar.

Go to http://ae.com/ for American Eagle Outfitters for their offer of 50% off any second sweater or hoodie with the purchase of a regular priced hoodie or sweater!

Go to http://www2.victoriassecret.com/html/popup/111909FreeScarf/index.html for a free scarf giveaway with the purchase of a sweater. What better way to warm up for this winter?

Also, go to http://singer.com/ to start holiday shopping for some of your favorite designer clothes! Use code THANKS20 for online orders.

Ralph Lauren is offering some great deals. Sales are instore or enter the Code HOL2009 at http://ralphlauren.com/ to receive your 25% discount.

For all your fitness needs, here are some great deals on select Nike gear. We all know, once the holidays have passed, we're all going to need to hit that treadmill, so do it in style and save some money at the same time!http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/111/filter/brandNameFacet/%22Nike%22/productTypeFacet/%22Clothing%22/sort/percentOff/desc/

From Coconut Verbena Body Scrub to Midnight Pomegranate Body Spray, get a great deal on Bath & Body Works product. They have some great deals on all their various scents. Either purchase 3 items and get 2 free, or purchase 2 items and get 1 free!

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3907113

For every $20.00 you spend on nail polish at Zoya, there giving back to you! They're deal is to give you 6 of their favorite Green shades! It's no longer a Black Friday, it's a Green Friday!

http://zoyanailpolish.blogspot.com/2009/11/zoya-nail-polish-creates-green-friday.html

Yep, you Guessed it, lol, there are discounts at Guess as well. Go to http://i49.tinypic.com/11cgiaf.gif for more information.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Googoo for Gaga

I love Lady Gaga even before her crazy experimental fashion she entertained us with these past couple months. Gaga's style is just insane-RADiculous (rad + ridiculous = radiculous)!! She is definitely not trying to get away unnoticed. Her funky flaire for EXTREME is shown here at the West Los Angeles Best Buy signing -- she stuck with the trend of shoulder pads but took it up a couple notches, to say the least! lol

..yup its not a chair behind her. LOL

Other than that her hair, makeup and glasses are on point! git it Gaga!!

5 Makeup Risks for the Holidays

Brighter Blush

During the winter, its much colder & that means paler skin, lol -- which is all the more reason to give your cheeks extra love.
Instyle's favorite - Maybelline's New York Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum $7

Nude Lip Gloss

At first thought, you might not think nude lips as impactful is it is. Suprisingly, its chic and easy. Choose shades of light pink and "barely there nude"
Instyle's favorite - Napoleon Perdis Luminous Lip Veil

Glittery Nail Polish

In the midst of all the Holiday sequins galore, why not jazz up your "smallest palette" -- your nails! Full on sparkle/glitter nail polish, don't be scared. Go all out!
Instyle's favorite: Rococo Glitter Nail Polish in Vayder

False Lashes

"Falsies" are really fun and bring focus to your eyes. For beginners, I can tell you that it is intimidating and weird, but TRUST ME.. its awesome :)
I'm a fan of lashes whenever and wherever.

Instyle's favorite - Lash Addiction Lashes in Sex Kitten

Bright Colored Shadows

Bold shadows and a subtle liner is always a winner in my books. Skip the thick liner and try a fun color. Make sure not the pack it on and keep it balance (don't try to look like Mimi from the Drew Carey Show LOL).

Instyle's Favorite - Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips

[pictures courtesy of Instyle.com 1. Beyonce 2. Hayden Panettiere 3. Misha Barton 4. Eva Longoria 5. Emma Stone]

Glove Love

A fun trend to try this fall/winter, gloves! These fun accessories not only keep those cold hands warm, but add an awesome touch of style to your wardrobe. Wear them literally with anything! They'll bring an edge to your cute feminine look as well as function. InStyle mag. is obsessed with the brown leather and lace gloves by 3.1 Phillip Lim, while Vogue opts for the Covered Arm look. If you're not up to spending too much on gloves, try Lulus.com for a small variety or ASOS.com. The second group of gloves gives you a hint of what is featured on ASOS.com, there you will find tons of different styles to match any of your moods.

Remember, its best to keep in mind to not layer too much on the arms, keep your shirt sleeves light when wearing gloves. Just copped some of my own from Forever 21 down below, next purchase, lovely long ones, just can't decide where to go?

Tuesday Looks

Nikki is wearing a vintage Levi's demin western style button-up with a plain white boyfriend tee. She finishes it off with awesome velvet leggings from Forever 21 and cobalt blue suede pumps.
Nikki is working her leggings and cobalt blue as written in my previous posts :)

I, on the other hand, am going for the all black look with a cotton black shirt-dress from Express, black suede pumps, and opaque stockings. I polish off the all black with a eye-catching Forever 21 belt.
I feel a little naked because I couldn't find a pair of my gold earrings lol

Trendy Tuesday - Cobalt Blues & Royal Fuchsias

Blues and Purples are my favorite colors. Both colors are easy to wear and can make your outfit. I'm usually an all black person with a touch of brightness. These colors brighten up the day, whether it be touch on your nails or smokin' heels.

Natalie Portman at the premiere of "Brothers" throws on a stunning Jason Wu cobalt blue dress and daringly mixed the brights of yellow, teal AND purple. I kind of loves it. It's definitely dare devil city playing with all those colors but Natalie pulls it off! The vibrant colors are impeccable!

Below see my collection of blues and fuchsia/magentas -- affordable & some a littttttttle out of my league. lol

Of course you shouldn't wear all theses at the same time :P

Gucci & Fusion Beauty on HauteLook

Gucci Sunglasses & Fusion Beauty on Sale at HauteLook (click click for an invitation to exclusive sales!)

Hurry before they are all sold out!!!!!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Killer Heels without the Killer Prices

Want to own KILLER heels but can't afford the prices of Louboutin, YSL,Giuseppe..etc?

Not to worry... Forever 21 is here to save the day with "inspired" heels and great prices!

Left to Right -- Forever 21's "Criss Cross Suedette Boots" for $32.80 compared to Christian Louboutin's "Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots" $1,195.

These are pretty fly! Kind of YSL inspired, quite possibly... Forever 21's Sabiya Lace Boot $32.80.

Forever 21's Christina Perforated Bootie for $25.80 compared to (and with the noticeable difference of a peeptoe) Loeffler Randall's Perforated Bootie for $595.