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Tuesday August 30, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe came across this tutorial for 'Galaxy Nails' and loved the idea of using sponges in your nail art. We played acround with this idea for a bit and came up with a very easy and simple idea for gradient nails. What we wanted for this gradient effect was a darker, more opaque tip that becomes lighter for the length of the nail. YouTube guru MissChevious did a very similar nail polish look...
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Monday August 29, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis Yay or Nay- we’re debating a highly controversial trend: The Crop Top. I studied fashion in college and this subject was pretty much a minefield any time it was brought up. On the one hand, we have designers like Alexander Wang who showed the trend on the runway. We also have the celeb followers of the crop top, and these are heavy weights like Rihanna and Diane Kruger. On the...
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Monday August 29, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn this edition of street style, we found three lovely ladies who exemplify chicness; the kind of look that says, 'what, this old thing?' while of course, looking super cute. We have Lauren who dresses her petite frame stylishly without trying, Jessica who accessorizes a simple outfit with amazing attention- getting jewels and Olivia who uses colour and detail to complete an adorable look...
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Monday August 29, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basOn her fall 2011 runway, Anna Sui channeled the 60's in a big way. In her collection she showed vibrant prints and pop art. As for make up Anna really pulled out the big guns and went old school with mod influenced eyeliner.
Models like Twiggy and Patti Boyd pulled this look off in the 60's and it was reinvented by Anna to look fresh and modern with peachy cheeks and soft lips.
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Friday August 26, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis Friday, I am in love with Brian Atwood's fall 2011 leopard print, lace up stilettos. Ignore the fact that these look slightly terrifying. Concentrate instead on the fact that they are leopard print with a ribbon that laces up in a pretty hot way. While you may look intoxicated while walking in these for the first time, these shoes are definitely swoon-worthy. Think of the compliments and...
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Friday August 26, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basCongrats! If you are reading this, it means you've graduated from Thrifting 101 and you've completed the pre-requisite to go on to Thrifting 102! In this class, you'll see the fruits of your labour as we do a major thrifting haul! Taking the pieces that we've bought, we will also work to put together some unique outfits.
Outfit 1: Purple Floral Dress and Gold Buckle Shoes This...
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Thursday August 25, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn a series of weekly hair posts, here comes the second installment of quick and easy hair styles. Like I previously mentioned, Jenni and I visited Robin Barker Salon just a few weeks ago. Here is a very classy up do Robin demonstrated on Jenni. The style definitely maximizes style while minimizing time and effort. What I love about Jenni’s hair do is the fact that you could take this style from...
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Thursday August 25, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basFair warning this article will contain some spoilers! Now- if you did see last night's episode of Pretty Little Liars, you'll know that 'A' has been really going after Emily lately and she's become the weakest link. Emily has been in a bit of a funk lately since being in the hospital and with her parents moving to Texas. Last night however she met with an old flame and I think...
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Wednesday August 24, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhile doing some online shopping, I mean, "research", I came across these multi-strand, beaded necklaces. I love the look of a statement necklace that takes an outfit from ho-hum to wowza! Then I looked at the price tag- close to $500.00 for each of those? Say what?! I decided to look up some DIY recipes for statement necklaces instead and stumbled upon these instructions for a multi-stranded...
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Wednesday August 24, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe started a discussion of Ryan Reynolds vs. Ryan Gosling on Twitter a few weeks ago and were surprised at the response- people have strong opinions on the Ryans! So we thought we’d pit Ryan G. and Ryan R. against each other in a shirtless gladiator style fight to the death.
Wait- that was a dream I had.
Anyway, this week in Gratuitous Hottie Face Off we will be judging each Ryan in three...
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