All Gussied Up

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Runway To Real Way Spring 2010 Fashion: Neutrals

Runway...

Lanvin

Isaac Mizrahi

Christain Siriano

Christain Siriano

Real Way...

Lipsy Grecian Drape Dress

Alexander Drapey Stretch Sequin Skirt

Kiera U Neck Shirt

Haute Hippie Batwing Dress

Elizabeth and James Luna Dress

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Runway To Real Way Spring 2010 Fashion: Feathers

Runway...

ADAM

Louis Vuitton

Roksanda Ilincic

Jason Wu

To Real Way...

Let me first say that this is my least favorite Spring 2010 trend. I found several fashionable dresses with feather details during my search for this post, but most of them used Ostrich or Turkey feathers, which I am adamantly against. I do NOT support the use of animal parts used for clothing, so I chose not to post those items on my blog.

CC Skye Gold Feather Pendant

Madison Marcus Swanky Dress

Alice and Olivia One Shoulder Feather Top

Monday, January 18, 2010

Homemade Lip Scrub

After searching high and low for a good lip exfoliant and being astounded at the prices for them (average is $25), I figured I would do some research and make my own. Nothing is more annoying than putting on lipstick or gloss and having extra, dry skin on your lips that is extremely noticeable once lipstick/gloss is applied.
Here's my DIY method for making lip scrub:

You'll need:
-Brown sugar and white granulated sugar: sugar is abrasive and gets the job done at removing dead skin.
-Honey: Honey has anti-bacterial properties, it can heal minor wounds/cuts on the skin and it's non-allergenic.
-Olive Oil: Moisturizing, it protects and soothes the skin. It will not clog the pores around your mouth.
-A small container that closes all the way. I went to the Container Store and bought a pill box for $0.99.
-Measuring spoons
-Small bowl for mixing ingredients

How To:
-Measure 1/2 teaspoon for each ingredient and stir. Once it's evenly mixed, pour into your container/pill box.
That's it!

Let me know if any of you try this! I love that it's so tasty and doesn't taste chemical-y at all.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Runway To Real Way Spring 2010 Fashion: Florals

Runway...

Marchesa

Dennis Basso

Thakoon

Christian Dior

To Real Way...

Catherine Malandrino Couture Ruffle Dress

Free People Floral Ruffle Shift Dress

Parker Floral Cami Dress

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Tarina Tarantino for Sephora!

I am sooo excited about Tarina Tarantino's line of cosmetics for Sephora!!! It was just announced on Tarina's website and Sephora's website that Sephora will be carrying Tarina Tarantino cosmetics starting next month. Tarina Tarantino is one of my absolute favorite jewelry designers as she has the ultimate pink princess style, which is 100% me!