To: Hello Kitty fans

I absolutely adore Hello Kitty. Like seriously in love. I've never loved a cat more in my life.

So when I heard about the opening of their first ever Sanrio Luxe location...I was stoked. This store is the Sanrio store on West 42nd Street (don't you just love 42nd Street???)

They weren't kidding around when they said luxe. Gone are the days of cutesy stickers and too small lunchboxes. Oh NO! This baby is selling $200+ clothing, jewelry, shoes and collaboration items which were formerly Japan exclusives (hello Hello Kitty x Porter collab). Going away and want H. Kitty with you...worry not as they sell luggage. And what would you put in this suitcase..well why not your new silk Hello Kitty dress. Oh and don't forget your new pink cashmere baby scarf...you're going to need that for the little 'un.

If you don't live within the immediate NYC area and you want these looks like you're going to have to make a friend who lives here because I haven't seen an online store as of yet.

I don't know if I like this. While I'd like to call myself a Hello Kitty collector but sending $200+ on a cartoon wouldn't really fare well with my Visa. I can't see myself spending that much...ok I lie...I could see myself spending that just I don't have the money to. And I miss my old Hello Kitty store. I liked the previous candy shop-esque vibe. This is too serious and...well...rich. I mean Baccarat chandeliers??? They just crushed the dreams of some little 6 year old girl who wanted her a Hello Kitty notebook. Now instead mommy has to fork over money for a cashmere scarf. They call this "a whole new concept of cute."

This ain't cute!! It's an abomination! I want my Chococat Rhinestone Necklace, Badtz-Maru hair barrettes, and my Keroppi Plush!!!

Why does everything have to go "luxe" or dare I say it "couture". IT IS NOT COUTURE! Couture is the most overused phrase in fashion dictionary to the point where it has lost its meaning. Am I angry?? Visibly!

Bad move Sanrio...bad move. You just lost yourself one dedicated customer (how can I go and pay $150 for something in times like these??). Not only did you lose me...oh no...you lost all those THOUSANDS of little girls who BUG there mom CONSTANTLY just to go inside and get a Hello Kitty plush.

THOUSANDS! I know cuz I hear them when I'm walking along Times Square.

Don't let the Kimora's and Mariah's of the world get in your head!

Looks like I gotta stick to my Hello Kitty Debit Card from Bank of America...

Source: Racked

Bored

So this morning, I woke up late but got a ride to the train station. At 9:05am I was making great progress 1/3 of the way to 14th st Union Square when I realized---I left my dear old BlackBerry at home.

I was stuck in NYC stranded without a cell phone.

It is now 7:45pm and I am still at school fulfilling my work study hours and am extremely bored. What if my friends wanted to meet up for lunch? What if I got a call for a job interview? What if the new semi-not-quite-there-still-in-the-talking-phase boyfriend sent me a message on Blackberry Messenger???

So as I sit hee waiting for 8:30pm to arrive so I can peace out...I am filling out a questionnaire. I can't think of anything beauty related.

10 Years Ago (1998):
1. I was in the 5th grade...I had my first boyfriend then though we weren't really boyfriend-girlfriend. I just liked him and he sora liked me and by the power invested in my friends we were in a relationship.
2. I was nerding it up! Straight A's baby!
3. I still had a best friend back then...

5 Things on Today’s “To Do” List:
1. Science lab!!! due tomorrow!
2. create a review sheet for my midterms next week
3.Announce winners of the giveaway (done)
4. GET MY BLACKBERRY!!!
5. Job hunt

5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off my IMMENSE amount of credit card debt
2. buy a new house for the mom and I to live (outside the ghettoness that is my neighborhood)
3. Put aside money for law school...Columbia isn't paying itself (and yes I am going to be a lawyer with an outrageous beauty and fashion habit)
4.Donate to Susan G. Komen Foundation and March of Dimes
5. Buy all the make-up I want

5 Places I have lived:
1. Haiti (spent my youth there)
2. Brooklyn, NY (currently reside)
3. Salisbury, England (ok I lived there for a week on a Student Exchange program hehe)

5 Jobs I have had:
1. Sales associate (curent crappy situation I'm in now)
2. Receptionist (work study...gotta love it)
3. Bank Teller (first official job...don't know why I left)
4. Summer Camp Counselor (volunteer)
5. Babysit the younger cousins...

Mood:
Super bored!

Fragrance:
With Love by Hilary Duff

Eyes:
bare left late

Lips:
L'oreal HIP lip gloss in Ripe (review coming soon)

Cheeks:
bare

Shoes
Boots from Sears

I’m lovin’ it (makeup related):
Manish Arora for MAC

I’m lovin’ it (non-makeup related):
the peace and quite of not answering to anybody since I left my phone (ironic no??)

Working out today?:
umm..work out never...I'm anti exercise

Goals for the week:
1. relax
2. study
3. watch Madagascar the movie as Madagascar 2 comes out next week



YOU'RE TURN! leave 'em in the comments...answer all...one...any!

Clairol Giveaway Winners!!!

Ok so first, I'd like to thank the LOVELY people over at Clairol for sponsoring this giveaway especially since it is raising awareness for a great cause.

(round of applause everybody)

Next I'd like to thank EVERYONE who entered the Clairol Giveaway. Apparently there are ALOT of brunettes out there and redheads were MIA...what's the deal people lol.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!

Stephanie Ciosek

Zoe B. Benfield

Jodi Brown

You guys are the winners of the fabulous Clairol gift set!! If you haven't done so already please email me with your address so we can send off the prizes.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Beauty

More deliciously pink beauty prodcuts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Essie has a new set called Pink Is The Link . It includes a limited edition nail polish, a base coat and a glass nail file. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Living Beyond Breast Cancer's mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to have the best quality of life. This set is $20 and can be bought at Nordstrom.

Great cause. Great nails. Perfect match.

7 Days...1 Week...

In exactly one week, we will be going into those booths and voting.

One Week.

If you haven't registered to vote...you're a moron. Ans whether or nor you're an Obama fan (!!) or a McCain fan...just go out there and make your mark.

Something that was close to heart was this video. It doesn't tell you who to vote for just an issue that is real. I'm Haitian and so this video really brought it close to home.



And completely unrelated to politics...help me raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness!

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FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY!!! Clairol Haircolor for Everyone!!!

Ok I am sooooooo EXCITED over here!!! Misswhoever You Are is having her very first giveaway...EVER!!! I've been thinking of doing giveaways as a thank you to all my readers and visitors and this couldn't be a better time.

For those who do't know, I'm participating in Total Beauty's Total Cure campaign which is a breast cancer awareness campaign. There are loads of beauty bloggers who are participating and your's truly couldn't be happier.

Sophomore year of high school, one of my good friends mother passed away from breast cancer. She had only found out months before but was having issues with paying (she didn't have health insurance) but none of us were expecting her to die. Seeing my friend go through that ordeal was painful and ever since I've been trying my best to help get rid of this disease. Breast cancer also hit close to home when my aunt was diagnosed with having it about two months ago. But we aren't worrying because progress has been made and we're hoping for the best.

But back to the giveaway...

The good people over at Clairol is giving you all a chance to win some AMAZINGLY FABULOUS prizes. Here's what you get:

Three (3) months worth of haircolor product gift sets:
-2 boxes of Perfect 10

-2 boxes of Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up

-2 boxes of Nice 'n Easy ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss.

There is also a Perfect 10 t-shirt in each gift set.

And there will be three winners- a blonde, brunett, and redhead

Say what????...

yep..three of you will win.

But how you ask...well that super easy. Just visit the Total Beauty Facebook or MySpace page and give me a Breast Cancer awareness fact, you email address, and of course, your name in an email to fashionbabylon[at]gmail[dot]com. I will pick a winner and they will be announced and emailed!!!

But you gotta be quick!!! This giveaway ends in 24 hours and is for US and Canadian residents only.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Quote of the Day:

"Fashion is a harmony between beauty and utility …The red carpet distorts fashion by giving it a fake and too-glamorous face.”
--Karl Lagerfeld

Sample Sales!!!

Who: Bellhaus
Why: Take 40 percent off fall and 85 percent off summer items from powerhouses like Givenchy, McQueen, Lanvin, Bottega, Lacroix, and more.
When: Oct. 27. Mon., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.

Who: Dolce & Gabbana
Why: Two floors’ worth of fall and winter items.
When: Oct. 27-31. Mon., 1-6 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., 4th & 5th flrs.

Who: MaxMara
Why: Up to 70 percent off past collections from the sporty, fancy, and ready-to-wear lines.
When: Oct. 27-30. Mon., 1-8 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 145 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.

Who: Kooba
Why: Handbags, vests, and leather jackets at 50-80 percent off.
When: Oct. 28-30. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed 2-3 p.m.
Where: 141 W. 36th St., b/t Broadway & Seventh Ave.

Who: Fred Perry
Why: Yuptastic shoes and accessories for guys and gals. Cash only.
When: Nov. 4-9. Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 547 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-736-3030).

Who: Shoshanna & Anlo
Why: Seventy-five percent off fall 2008, swimwear, and denim.
When: Nov. 5 & 6. Wed., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 422.

Who: Tibi
Why: Lambswool sweater cape for $104 (reg. $414); crepe long-sleeve gown for $200 (reg. $784); silk shift dress for $80 (reg. $320); belted cape jacket for $140 (reg. $559).
When: Nov. 5-7. Wed., 1-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Penthouse 15, 336 W. 37th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., 15th flr. (212-966-3773).

Who: Vivienne Tam
Why: Save up to 75 percent. Silver metallic Aphrodite dress for $150 (reg. $795); taffeta rose applique dress for $120 (reg. $495).
When: Nov. 5-7. Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 260 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 3rd flr. (212-840-6470).

Who: Hayden-Harnett
Why: Forty-70 percent off fall 2008 collections and accessories.
When: Nov. 5-8. Wed.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Edgo Noho, 65 Bleecker St., b/t Broadway & Lafayette Sts. (718-383-4450).

Who:Miss Sixty's
Why:Get 50 to 75 percent off at sale, you'll find V-neck dresses (now $45), hooded down jackets (now $95), and zip-front satin shoes (now $95).
When:Through 11/1.
Where:260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (212-725-5400); Mon.-Fri. (10-7); Sat. (10-6).

Who: Lewis Cho
Why: up to 80 percent off. A rayon-jersey shift dress is now $50 from $209, and a wool-jersey belted dress is now $50 from $230.
When:Through 10/30.
Where: 225 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 701 (212-629-9329); 11-8.

Who: Italian brands like Incotex, Zanone, Montedoro, and Glanshirt
Why: 65 percent off for both men and women.
When: Through 10/31.
Where: 135 Fifth Ave., nr. 20th St., ninth fl. (646-492-5047); Mon.-Fri. (10-6), Wed. (10-8:30).


Courtesy of Daily Candy and NY Mag: The Cut.

Total Beauty Web Tour

Viva Woman tells you different ways to use mineral water to boost your beauty.

The Makeup Divas are giving away one pair of Anastasia Limited Edition Swarovski Pink Ribbon Precision Tweezers (retail:$33.00) So hurry and enter, contest closes October 25th.

Beauty Anonymous reviews Paul & Joe Moisturizing Foundation Primer.

Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy hangs out withR&B; songstress Cassie, and gets the full scoop on all her beauty secrets. Click to read what she had to say!.

The Jet Set Girls are giving away 3 tubes of B. Kamins Lash Fortifier worth $90 each! Who wouldn't love to have longer lashes?

Beauty411 shares the details on a new sun-kissed and sexy Bobbi Brown collection!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings gets a little help from her mom for the review of some new products in Dr. Obagi's new skincare line, ZO Skin Health! Click here for the story.

Fabulous Over Forty meets Carmindy and discusses her book Get Positively Beautiful.

Alison of the Advice Sisters reports on how girls rule at Sheckys Girls Night Out and Sheckys Beauty Night Out on the Advice Sisters Blog

Glossypink has found a new miracle product for shiny, healthy, frizz-free hair!

Beauty Blogging Junkie has your Halloween faux lash needs covered with this lash round-up.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another Pink Giveaway. Click here for all the details.

Talking Makeup launches MissLush.com new makeup and beauty video sharing website!

Spoiled Pretty wants to help you tame your unruly mane. Which is why they've partnered with Aveda for an amazing giveaway. Enter to win Aveda's Smooth Infusion Kit ($107 value), a 4-step smoothing system, with a smoothing brush!

Times are rough...I'm looking out

So you know I've got your back when it comes to saving money. As a college student, I know what it's like. I hate stereotypes but this is one that I must confess is sort of true- the broke college student. But I don't feel so bad because I know the rest of the country is feeling the pain of empty wallets.

So in times of economic distress...I look out for frugal findings. And I'm sharing my knowledge. And quite frankly...I'm straight Couponing it!

Seeing that winter is fast approaching, it's time to start thinking ahead. What's that you ask? What happened to Fall? Good question, it's a blistering 40something degrees here in New York City, and I'm not quite sure what happened to our beloved weather of the orange leaves.

One thing I absolutely adore, that the rest of the world absolutely despises is my Ugg Classic Shorts. These babies are soooooo comfortable it's beyond me why anybody would hate them. Visit Zappos that way yours will arrive just in time for cold weather wearing. My feet never ever get cold (and when you're stuck waiting for a bus that comes every half hour in 20degree weather..that's a Godsend).

And if you're too lazy to go pickup that Palmer's Cocoa Butter for your dry winter skin, no problem simply buy it online at drugstore.com and let it come to you.

And for that new bra from Frederick's of Hollywood get the Menswear Soft Cup bra..comfort at it's best and at 2 for $15..not bad at all. Am I the only one that uses winter as a means of getting a new everything! Makeup, boots, shoes, flip flops, bras...you name it winters a good excuse.

And for that new digital camera...don't go splurging at the stores! Get additional 10% off select items at Circuit City. Trust me dolls

I assure you ladies that coupons are the way to go when the stock market isn't the only thing disappointing you as of late. I remember being embarrassed of coupons when I was younger but then about a year (or was it a couple of months ago) I saw an episode of 20/20 where this family was saving huge amounts of money just by using coupons...and when I say huge I mean HUGE! Coming out of the grocery store with like 4 bags but only paid like $50.

Yeah

Imagine how much makeup you could buy.

Are you smiling yet.

Anywhoo, the site is www.1-coupons.com and there are coupons for everything you could think of.

Can't say I never shared anything with you.

Fashion Week: Gucci Accessories

I know I've soo much time to Gucci's SS 09 collection, but I'm seriously in L-O-V-E

How gorge are these accessories?

Say you hate them and I'll call you a liar.

Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo+ L'Oreal Vive Pro Conditoner= Heaven

So for the past month, I've actually put in effort to deal with this hair of mine. There's a love hate relationship going on at the moment. I love the fact that it's actually growing and has gone past my shoulders (although my hair is layered so the front is still somewhat shorter). And I also love the whole natural thing. BUT I also hate the whole natural thing because my hair is not as "natural" as it used to be...I don't know if this makes any sense whatsoever but I think I over relaxed my hair because it is no longer curly nor wavy.

But then again it's only been two months since I've been growing out my hair from relaxed to natural.

I also hate having to actually take care of my hair. When relaxed, I normally unwrap and go..natural hair requires more care and quite frankly I'm lazy.

There I said it.

BUT for the past month, I have been IN LOVE! I stopped going to the Dominicans to do my hair (times are hard financially) and have bought myself a blowdryer. Normally my hair comes out super poofy and I just want to crawl and hide but my shampoo/ conditioner combo has got me singing victory!

The shampoo I've been using is Aveda's Dry Remedy Shampoo (I have the conditioner but haven't tested it out yet). This shampoo has a patent-pending Deep-Moisture complex that penetrates hair in order to deliver lasting, intense moisture. It is powered by buriti oil, pomegranate and palm-derived conditioners. This shampoo smells AWESOME! There's a floral aroma that goes off in my shower and honestly has me lathering for at least a minute or two longer than I'm supposed to. This shampoo includes certified organic products palmarosa (a floral fragrance with a hint of rose and is said to be rejuvenating, uplifting and calming) , rose geranium, ylang ylang as well as other products as buriti oil, pomegranate and palm-derived conditioners. There's also a hint of vanilla! The scent alone had me smiling in the shower and it did not make my hair feel icky in while lathering. This baby rinsed of like a dream.


After shampooing, I conditioned my hair using L'Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioner for dry/damaged hair. I've raved about this conditioner before and am not afraid to do it again. My hair was super soft and manageable. Easy to comb through and made detangling a breeze. No knots in this head of hair! The pearl protein complex in this shampoo nourishes hair and helps prevent split ends (a.k.a hair enemy #1).




And since it was about that time, I used
L’Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioning Treatment after the conditioner. I just let this sit in my hair for what I feel like is the three minutes they say (but their three minutes is my like five...). When rinsing, it just glides of my hair and doesn't leave any nasty filmy residue. This treatment has a pearl protein complex that delivers maximum shine and revitalizes hair.



The result you ask?






Shiny. Soft. Manageable hair.

Seriously look at that hair. WONDERFUL! This is the best shampoo/ conditioner combination ever!

Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo: $24 for 6.7 fl oz. and $42 for 16 fl oz.
L’Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioner: $4.99
L’Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioning Treatment: $4.99

Somewhat back...

Remember last week when I told you it's midterm season?? Yeah well it's not quite over yet AND this upcoming weekend your's truly will be attending a conference so that's TWICE the work for me.

October is a busy month for me.

But fear not, I have spent most of my Saturday and Sunday scheduling posts for MissWYA. Don't you just love scheduled posts? But the downside is that I probably won't be commenting on your blogs/posts. Just know that I am not neglecting ya'll.

To Die For...

How badly do you want these shoes???? 'cuz I'm dying over here

Fashion Week SS 09: Gucci

Ever since I read the article on Frida Giannini in April's Harper's Bazaar I instantly fell in love with her. I definitely love her style. She's like a chic rocker chick who can transform into a sexy yet classy woman for evening.

So needless to say I was a bit excited when checking out style.com for pics of her Spring Summer 2009 collection.

I fell in love with the mix of short flowy spring dresses. These are supremely wonderful and I feel a wardrobe must have come Spring. My faves? It's a tie. Ya'll know I love all things purple and pink so the dress on Chanel Iman (first dress on the left) and Snejana Onopka (last dress on the right). The dress on Chanel Iman is wonderful as it's a darker purple so its great for a night out while Snejana's dress is lighter color and a bit more flowy so it's perfect for a daytime look.

The flowiness continues into the night except these are more bold solid colors (HOO-RAY for color!!). Looks like the maxi dress is returning for Spring 09. Again Captain Obvious that I am, I love the first dress on (purple one on Anja). Flowy yet elegant evening dresses. Perfect!

Not only that, there was the laid back cool of the "Frida pant" which has become somewhat of a staple for Gucci and the Fedora here is less Paris Hilton tacky and more fashionista cool.

Ahh yess...the super short yet ultra sexy suits. It reminds me of the safari rage that we went through a couple seasons back. This is a like the 20 year old's power suit...except rather than an office the she's out there to conquer the world.

I was really shocked to read less than stellar reviews of Giannini's collection this season.

As per New York Mag:
They say her work looks like something on the racks of Zara and isn't trend-setting, and her runway show is just designed to sell, sell, sell.

Many of the suits in the show — skinny pants cropped above the ankle with well-tailored jackets in vibrant greens and blues — could easily hit the shelves of Zara and H&M months before they get to Gucci’s boutiques. At first glance, there was nothing much about either the fabrics or silhouettes of the clothes that would make them stand out from fast-fashion imitators.

Ouch!

Cathy Horyn of the New York Times:

Giannini has become an expert not so much in expressing an idea as packaging it … But where was the element of surprise? And apart from the updated Jackie bags and chunky stone bracelets, how luxurious was it? The olive and khaki safari dresses, with zips and drawstrings, were cute and well-executed. But are they a look you expect from Gucci, or Liz Claiborne? Are they even a Look?

but it doesn't stop...WWD:

Gucci looks are all over Zara. The argument that they seem more appropriate to such a venue than to the upper echelons of luxury fashion hasn’t put a damper on sales of the real thing … [T]hese clothes bore all the exotica of a piñata party in Portsmouth. That, however, might be their genius. Ample anecdotal evidence suggests that most people aren’t interested in stylistic risk-taking, while many fall into the antisobriety camp.

Well, now I could see the whole H&M/ Zara comparison but I mean she's still a designer and selling clothes is her job! Who needs fantasy when your pockets are screaming REALITY! I could justify buying any of these pieces as they are not only aesthetically pleasing but they are functional!

Kudo Frida!

Life Happens...

Okay ya'll I'm just apologizing in advance for what may seem like the lack of posts that will be occurring over the next two weeks. It's midterm season over here at MissWYA (MissWhoever You Are) Headquarters and your resident blogger has a GPA to maintain. You will see the Total Beauty posts which I encourage you all to click click click as they are always SUPER informative.

You will bee seeing posts from me- after my Media Law midterm tomorrow but again for the next two weeks...they may not be as witty, boring, fun, or whatever you think of my random ramblings.

Total Beauty Daily Bytes

TotalBeauty.com content:

Best Hairstyles for Round Face Shapes

Get the perfect hairstyle and haircut for your face with pro tips and inspiration from round-faced celebrities like Cameron Diaz

Having a round face shape can make it difficult to choose a haircut or hairstyle, but it doesn't have to be so tough. We asked Aussie Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempa for tips on picking styles that perfectly complement a round face. Read on to hear what glam updos and classic haircuts work best and see what celebrities are rocking them. See hairstyles

Nordstrom Beauty Gift

Your Beauty Gift

Receive a train case filled with deluxe samples from favorite brands, yours with any $100 beauty or fragrance purchase. Includes:

-Fekkai Glossing™ Shampoo and Cream Packettes (0.3 oz. each)
-Clarins Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum (0.1 oz.)
-Lancôme Absolue Ultimate ßx Serum (0.33 oz.)
-Clinique 7-Day Scrub Cream (0.24 oz.)
-BVLGARI Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum Natural Spray (0.05 oz.)
-Origins Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash (0.24 oz.)
-Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream (0.17 oz.)
-Kinerase® Clear Skin Regulating Mask (0.24 oz.)
-Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer (0.5 oz.)
-Too Faced Lash Injection Extreme Thickening & Lengthening Mascara (0.17 oz.)
-Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash (1 oz.)
-MARC JACOBS Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray (0.04 oz.)
-Bare Escentuals® Paraben-Free Mineral Veil (0.2 oz.)
-Donna Karan Cashmere Mist 'Cashmere Silk' Packette (0.03 oz.)
-Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum Spray (0.05 oz.)

Start shopping!

Online and in store. One per person, while supply lasts.

MAC Halloween face charts

No idea what you're going to be for Halloween??

Take a cue from the Pro's over at MAC

How effing cool are these???

I got dibs on the first chart...

Great Skin, Great Cause: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Another pink product for my lovelies!!!! This one comes from skincare genius Clinique.

This is the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion.

This Clinique classic is all dressed up this October and is limited edition. It comes with a key chain complete with two silver-tone charms: a Clinique “C” and Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon.

This costs $35.00 and because it's all about helping out...$10.00 from your purchase helps support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. And just in time since we can't have ashy skin in the cooler weather.

Mommy dearest...did you always look so fly???

(haha I'm soo obviously bored at school right now that you can tell by the title of the post...)

But this is some major news. I'm seeing it EVERYWHERE! Pregnant women are surrounding the New York City area. I can name five friends of mine who are expecting and one online one...(Tia from Shake Your Beauty...congrats!)

But the one thing I can imagine that's super hard when preggers is clothes. Other than the fact that you have a tiny person inside you, you have to worry about looking good even if you feel like (and do) yelling at everyone in sight.

At least one of my friends yells than apologizes...it's rather entertaining.

Anywhoo...though I may not be expecting you know I have to look out for anyone who is...plus when I find a great site, I can't help but share. So if you're shopping for some maternity clothes I highly suggest you visit KikisFashions.com.

Super cute, super trendy clothes and some starting at $9.99. In times of economic stress, it's websites like these that make me happy.

Not only are these outfits fly and affordable they're unique. Another plus they rotate inventory often so there are always new styles to choose from. options, options, options...me likey.

And for my stylish moms to be:

I love the tribal like detail along the neckline of this dress. Dress costs $27

And if the Mr. decides to take you out...or you just want to look good, the little black dress never fails. And at $26 who are you to say no.

More hotness:

Pull a Nicole Richie in this super cute maxi dress
This top is GORGE and if I was preggers it'd be mine in 2.5 seconds flat.

Take advantage-if you or someone you know is expecting...shop now!
Free shipping over $75 (coupon code: freeship)
15% Off your entire order (coupon code: fall2008) expires 10-15-08.

Let's Play Dress Up...

You know you want to. Heck, I do every year. With Halloween a mere 23 days away, I can't help but wonder what I'm going to be this year.

Lies.

I know exactly what I want to be and I have known for the past year.

Pathetic, I know.

Ever since I saw this picture of Allison Sarofim at her Hallowween party last year i have been thinking of replicating this outfit.







Crazy right?

She looks gorgeous and hell why not...did you check out her lashes??? I'm guessing I could use some MakeUp Forever Falsies in #116. As well as massive amounts of peacock feathers.

Being that I have no idea where to get a billion faux peacock feathers, I'll just have to get the look for less by visiting Halloween Costume Stores. HalloweenAdventures.com is really cool and has some awesome costumes. They have excellent varieties and not just your average "devil" or "sexy" outfit- though thos DO exist on the site if that's your thing. Not to mention they have quick and easy returns AND free Shipping on orders over $60 until 10/10/08.
And considering that your costume will probably be $60+...why not. But be quick- I already saw "sold out" signs in some costumes.

I did find this peacock outfit and while it is a less sexy more cute version of my ideal costume...it would work for a last minute thing.


Ok minus the hat.