{Beautylicious Mondays}

Just a little something I purchased over the weekend. I sampled a couple of the colors today, and they were highly pigmented without a base. I can't wait to swatch and create a look using a paint pot!

(Pardon the amateur photo...I took a quick snap just to

showcase the goods for your viewing pleasure.)

 

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Until we meet again,

 

Live Glamourously.

{Vacation Dreaming}

 

Where I'll be in a month for my birthday...

can't wait to wiggle my toes in the sands of Belize!

~Happy Weekending, Loves!~

 

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Until we meet again,

 

Live Glamourously.

{And for My Next Trick!...}

By now, you all know that I'm the poster-girl for Cole Haan.

Their bags are fabulous and extremely well-made.

So you know I had to share this, the Zoe satchel,

which I recently purchased...On Sale!!

 

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Until we meet again,

 

Live Glamourously.

{Emerald City}

Does Pantone's color choice for 2013 make you want to don 

your ruby pumps and follow the yellow brick road or what?!...

I couldn't wait to have my favorite nail tech, Ann, 

paint my nails the stunning shade of green pictured above!

My 2nd pair of Justines copped for $29.99 from Nine West

...fitting color, right?! I have one more pair in red/black on the way--so excited!

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What items are you looking forward to picking up in this coveted green shade for 2013? 

Do tell!

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Until we meet again, 

Live Glamourously.

{They're Here!}

You saw me gushing over these once here. Well.....THEY'VE ARRIVED!

I'm not a stickler for packaging as long as I like the product, 

but I definitely was impressed with the VC aesthetic. 

The hot pink interior of the box excited me so. :-)

 I appreciated the thought that went into the packaging...

the outside of the box with the brand logo. She likes....

and now, a close-up of the shoes: 

I loved the fact that they weren't as bulky as they originally seemed online. 

They were feather-light. My feet did a little happy dance in their mind...

and now, for the inside of the shoe...

it's  interesting; though it's a graduated platform, it feels comfortable. 

Not expected, but I like...it's almost like a heel hidden inside 

the sneaker in order to give you a bit more height.

And finally, the sole...(sorry, hadn't removed the sizing sticker yet).

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What do we think, ladies?...

PS-I also received a 20% off Thank You coupon for my next purchase! 

Great way to keep me coming back!

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Until we meet again,

Live Glamourously. 

{DS Favorites}

I love a slim-fitting midi skirt. I find them very sexy and feminine. So you know it was on and poppin'! when I found these at asos, a retailer that I was turned on to by Vivi of Heart, Print & Style. These aren't my only three; I have other colors, as well as one in an equestrian/horse bit print. I tend to buy these in one size smaller than I actually am due to the fact that they stretch, and they end up being the perfect fit when actually worn. I learned this after buying them in my regular size a couple times. I pair them with every type of shoe (boots, pumps, open-toes; sneakers would be cute, too), and practically any top from a tee, tank, or sweater can be rocked and look chic. Very versatile styling!

Sorry for the wrinklies...
these were fresh out of the packaging; hadn't even hit the runway yet.
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I wash only in cold water and NEVER machine dry to keep them free of pills and to maintain the shape. Aaaaand you know I got these on sale. I stick them in the "save for later" section in my account and go back and peruse the website every now and then to see what's been marked down. I didn't pay more than approximately $15 each for these skirts, and shipping is always free at asos . Like Kandi, I ball on a budget, Lol! They sell similar pieces at Nordstrom for way more, and I'm sure the quality is similar/equal.

What's your favorite piece to purchase and re-purchase?!

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Until we meet again,

Live Glamourously. 

{Haul}

You already know how I feel about sales...

Sephora recently had an end of year sale, and I made off like a bandit. Aaaand, I was also lucky enough to receive an additional 20% off due to my VIB status. That was exciting! It's the little things! :-) That discount was practically like getting a few of the items that I purchased for my favorite price...FREE.$99!!

Pictured above are some brushes I bought, as well as five lippies and the Philosophy Miracle Worker set, which includes full-size products (oh, btw, those are samples to the left)...WHEEEEEE!!!

{Mean Shoe Game Steez}

Self-proclaimed chick with a mean shoe game....(check the instagram @savvy_siren)...I have recently been on a shoe-buying frenzy! Post-holidays=what I do best...SALES! I've also been known to scour the internet for promo codes every time I shop online, and I normally don't ever come away empty-handed.
*Diva pats self on back*
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Up first, the Justine in green & black leather by Boutique 9...
(Started off at $140, went down to $29.99, used my Rewards Pass and got them for...
$21.49 total...CHANG, CHANG, CHANG!) ...I want these in a few other colors, too.

These damn Love Furys keep going on sale, and it's getting on my nerves! I recently RE-purchased the pair you see below because I screwed up my first pair putting the emergency brake on in my car. *blank stare* Imagine that. I don't even normally drive in my good shoes!! :-P ANYway, I bought again because the color is deliciously unique from any other pair of shoes I own, and I got them for $47.99...but wait. There's more. They then went on sale for $39.99 afterward. I would normally raise a fuss and call for a price adjustment, but Nine West just loves to insult customers' intelligence by making them believe they'll only do a one-time courtesy adjustment. I've gotten multiple, teehee. And if I really wanted the sale price, I'd just repurchase and return whichever pair hadn't been worn in the allotted time frame. Sorry for ranting. Rant's over...Voilà:

My last pump purchase, the Rolene suede pump, shown below was found at Lord & Taylor. They have so many sales I don't even know how they've stayed in business for so long. They were having a one day sale yesterday until 2 AM this morning, and everything--I mean, everythang--on the website was an additional 25% off. I also received free 2-day shipping on all of the stilettos you see in this post because I ended up getting a gratis year-long subscription to ShopRunner last year. Works for meeeeee!! To-tal price paid here: $27.55 including tax, after starting out at $90 and being reduced to $34.99.

Behold the Frankie by Vince Camuto...

these sneakers--for which I found a random code and received an additional $30 off, serious-- were too sophisto-chic to pass up (plus I love a black/gold color combo!)...and I don't even utilize sneakers except to exercise/play sports. I plan on wearing these with some cute liquid leggings. Can't wait.

Have you guys been able to take advantage of any post-holiday/New Year's sales? Do share!
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Until we meet again...
Live Glamourously. 

{Door of the Day}

found here.

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Happy New Year!

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Live Glamourously.

{The Return of Beautylicious Mondays}

 First off, Happy 2013! Wishing all of my fabulous readers the best year yet!
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Now. The Randomness. We have to talk....about this Schick Hydro Silk razor. I have absolutely fallen head over heels in love with it. I never imagined I'd be doing a post on this, but I seriously could not stop thinking about it--forreal--so I had to share with my bosom beauties--you!

You may remember this post where I lauded a new product I'd discovered, which I still use every day...well, this razor is another holy grail grooming product! For me, it literally replaces creams and waxing. And when I say waxing, I speak of waxing everythang. Except the hair on my face, teehee.

I received this lil' shaver in a Birchbox last year, and I owe it to you guys to put you on if you don't already know. I use razors quite a bit for my legs and underarms, but haven't been too keen on using them in my bikini area, where I usually opt for a hair removal cream. Creams always seem to give me a smoother finish, but they can be pretty harmful if they creep into the wrong crevice or you leave on too long. I have a story about this that I'll spare you, lol. Not to mention they contain crazy chemicals like the lye found in hair relaxers. Eek.

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This razor is also AWESOME when it comes to nicks and cuts. I've gotten some pretty bad gashes in the past, especially when doing one of my rush shaving jobs, but I haven't gotten more than a mere nick using this. See Exhibit A (and that's a recent shaving prick situated right below my knee).

At the expense of sounding like an infomercial--and I am certainly not being paid for this post--I encourage you to pick this up next time you're out and about--and most definitely if you're looking for a razor that will hydrate all ya lady parts, OKAAAAY. And it's weird, but I feel like this razor keeps hair at bay at least a little bit longer than other shaving methods/tools I've used in the past, and it feels like the hair grows back softer. Try it and see for yourself. Happy Hydro-packin' and Happy New Year!

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Live Glamourously.

The Storage Wars Continue....

Really, the quest for perfect storage when you own as many cosmetics as I do is neverending. But I revel in it. Today, some before and after photos of a switcheroo I completed last night...

Prior to utilizing what you see below, I had been using the

acrylic shoe boxes found at The Container Store (above)...

(PS--The Container Store has TONS of beautiful acrylic storage options.)

Before the infiltration...

then BAM!...

VOILA...MAGIC! 

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I just LOVE acrylic...it looks so chic and sophistocated in my opinion...

As you can see, the bottom right corner of each of my palettes is already labeled

(I did this a while ago to give me an idea of the color choices in each)

and this setup will definitely make them more readily accessible,

so now they should see more use...it's the small things that delight me so!

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Thanks to Erin for the idea!

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Live Glamourously.

:Popping Tags on Shopping Bags:

My apologies for the lack of posts lately, but my life has been a wee bit whirl-windish between new business ventures (pictures to come soon!), something akin to dating, and happily, work!

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I, did, however, find time to make a much coveted purchase yesterday. I've been seeking a bag to tote my laptop around in for a minute. I'm on the go quite a bit, and at the expense of sounding too self-involved, I enjoy being stylish on the go. :)

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So...I scooted on over to Zara and purchased this after being politely chided by a fellow blogger and some pretty good YouTube reviews.:

I can't wait to start carrying this and get rid of all my ratchet totes and such, lol!

I've gone from bulky bookbags to ridiculously inappropriate carry-alls. And it's time that a stop be put to that nonsense. For good.

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This baby is up next on my list:

Variety, is, after all, the spice of life!

 

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Live Glamourously.

 

 

:Let's Talk About Pep...lum:

So, I've been rockin' peplum since waaaaaay before the trend hit this year. I find it sexy, ultra-feminine, and flirty with just the right air of glamourousness; yet it's streamlined enough to wear to the office (and then to happy hour later without feeling stuffy!). Below are some recent looks utilizing peplum that I absolutely fell in love with. ...Seriously, what's not to like??

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Live Glamourously.