Just before Thanksgiving, two of my friends and I purchased the QVC Christmas Advent Calendar. Katy, Cindy, and I couldn’t until December 1st so we could start discovering some of QVC’s top selling beauty brands, like Josie Maran, IT Cosmetics, Mally, Kate Somerville, philosophy, and others. Each morning at work, we could excitedly talk about that morning’s beauty gift, whether it was a moisturizer, a perfume, a mascara, or a lipgloss. It featured 24 hair, skin, or fragrance products from 21 different beauty brands. It contained sweet little surprises every day! Unbeknownst to the other, we each put on the […]
10+ Holiday Party Outfit Ideas
If you’re like me, you’re gearing up for your office’s holiday party. My office party is on Wednesday evening and we are sailing away for a two hour dinner cruise. I’m really excited, but I’m also wondering what I should wear for such a snazzy evening! I’ve got an idea of what I might wear, and these ideas below are giving me even more ideas! Photo Source: This Silly Girl’s Life via Pinterest I also like the classy, sophisticated, yet casual style of some of these outfits below. Photo Source: Megan Auman via Pinterest Sometimes a outfit just needs one snazzy statement […]
A Stylish Twist on Christmas Trees
No, I have not put up a Christmas tree yet. But you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the kind of Christmas tree I have decided to put up this year. I am trying to rework my dress form into a Christmas tree, and I’m taking inspiration from Style Estate and Pinterest. Check these out! I also like the elegance of this tree (below). It could be a special occasion tree instead of a Christmas tree. It was featured on Style Estate’s blog. This tree (below) shows how you can style it with a simple piece of fabric around the bodice, and […]
What to Watch: December Movie Releases
With more than 25 movies coming out during the month of December, there is something for everyone. What do you plan to see this month? Coming out on December 4th: MI5; Christmas Eve; The Wannabe; and Life. The Lady in the Van – Miss Shepherd, a vagrant woman, parks her decrepit van outside a man’s house and stays living there for 15 years. He eventually allows her to park her vehicle in his drive, sparking an often-strained relationship which ends when she dies in 1989. The Letters -A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa through letters she wrote to […]
Winter Chic Outfits to Copy
Winter is upon us and many states are already feet deep in snow. Not only do you want to stay warm, but you want to look fabulous while you’re out and about whatever city you live in. Take some cues from the fashionistas highlighted by WhoWhatWear. My faves are Style Lime Light, Coco Rocha, The August Diaries, Of A Kind, The Fashion Sight, and Lisa D NYC. Photo Source: WhoWhatWear via Pinterest I love Chicago, and they are not short of stylish bloggers and fashionistas. Check out the street style of these lovely ladies highlighted by Refinery 29. Photo Source: […]