L.A.M.B./Kim Kardashian Inspired Look

My Inspiration:

MAC face chart from L.A.M.B. 2010 Fall/Winter Fashion Show

Kim Kardashian

Yours Truly

Watch My Tutorial:

Products I Used:
L'Oreal HiP Cream Shadow Paint in #909 Steely
Urban Decay Jabberwocky, Vorpal and White Rabbit (Oil Slick, S&M and Polyester Bride)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero
MAC Hollywood Nights l/s
MAC Way To Love l/s
MAC lipglass in Fierce & Fabulous
MAC tinted lip conditioner in Pink Fish

The Look For Less: Louboutin Glitter Oxfords

Behold the glorious Christian Louboutin Fred Flat Glitter shoes, available for $595 at Barney's.

And now take a gander at these Jal-Jacko Glitter Oxfords from Forever21.

The resemblance is uncanny. If I were Mr. Louboutin I'd be a little peeved... but I'm not so I excitedly bought the $20 knock-offs!

Be My Valentine?

Heart Umbrella (Red)

umbrellaheaven.com $31.37

The Valentine Pink CZ Heart Ring

fantasyjewelrybox.com $21.88

New York Doll Heart Front Jeweled Flats

yesstyle.com $68.00

Ban.do S headband

shopbando.com $35

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

I'm usually an advocate for homemade gifts on Valentine's Day, (one year I cooked heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches & tomato soup, another I put together a scrapbook of mine & my fiancee's baby pictures) but sometimes you just don't have the time or the energy to put into making something. With that in mind, here are a few gift ideas for the loved ones in your life:

For Your Boyfriend/Husband

Givenchy Play Intense - Sephora $76

Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater (Argyle) - Express $19.50

Realistic Xbox Replica Soap - Digitalsoaps $17.50

For Your Best Friend

Red Embossed Heart Journal - Target $13.99

Small Sweetheart Bouquet - Edible Arrangements $34

Cameo Heart Earring Set - Forever21 $3.80

*I first saw these cool soaps on my friend Lluvia's blog!

Recent Purchases

Some of my favorite most recent purchases:

Primark Rose Quilted Chain Bag - eBay £12

AE Fairisle Scoop Sweater - American Eagle $17.47

AE Suede Motorcycle Boot - American Eagle $20.97

AE Suede Ballet - American Eagle $10.46

Military Marching Jacket - Forever21 $17.80

Quilted Bow Shoulder Bag - Forever21 $17.80

Cracked Metallic Oxfords - Forever21 $24.80

Splurge or Spree?

• AVON True Color E/S Quad $5
• CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara $6
• e.l.f. Mineral Lipstick in Royal Red $5
• NYX Loose Face Powder $12
• NYX Powder Blush in Mocha $6
• Essence of Beauty Kabuki Brush $10
• Wet N Wild H20 Proof Liquid Eyeliner $3

*prices vary by location

OPI Alice in Wonderland Spring 2010 Collection

Now available everywhere OPI is sold!

From left to right:

Thanks So Muchness: A violet infused red with a metallic shimmer.

Mad As a Hatter: Chunky multi-glitter.

Absolutely Alice: Intense blue and gold glitter.

Off With Her Red!: A classic tomato red creme.

*Info & images taken from Beauty of a Site blog

Hair Inspiration

Image is clickable!

I've been "dye-ing" to go lighter for a long time & it's finally time to just do it!

I've been getting caramel/blonde highlights for the last two years, but I'm ready for something a little more dramatic. I've always been apprehensive about coloring my hair any shade other than black, so I'm trusting in my hair stylist to take me into the land of blonde! She successfully dyed the underside of my hair bleach blonde about three years ago and she's never failed me before so I have faith that she can turn my mane into buttery perfection!

Above is my celebrity hair inspiration page I'm bringing in for reference next month.

Wish me luck!

Back in Black

Lipsy Stud Bandeau Dress, 45GBP

Black Embellished Union Jack Clutch by Lulu Guinness, $454

Stephen Webster Stud Dome Rhodium Ring, $621

"Avallon" Pump by Harajuku Lovers, $99

I Won A $100 Shopping Spree from Hautelook!

I noticed that a favorite brand of mine (Romeo & Juliet Couture) was having a Hautelook sale today, so I logged on to check it out. I happened to glance at my balance on the top right of the homepage and discovered $100 in my account!

I won a mini shopping spree in their Invite-A-Friend Sweepstakes!!!

If you didn't already know, every time someone signs up for a membership (which is free) under your name, you get a $10 credit. So if you aren't signed up yet, click here to get started. And if you are, make sure to share your invitation link with as many of your friends as possible! Every referral earns you an entry into the sweepstakes!

I'm sure you guys are sick of hearing me talk about this website, but I seriously order from them at least once a month. They always have amazing deals on designer clothes, shoes, bags, makeup, etc. Don't hesitate to order from them.

I always receive my items promptly and they're always packaged very nicely. Also, if you're worried about ordering something & having it sell out, their website refreshes every time someone adds an item to their cart. They give time limits on how long someone can hold something before buying it, so you'll never pay for something that isn't available.

Anyways, here's what I got:

Romeo & Juliet Couture Feather Print Open Back Tunic - $34.50

Christian Audigier "Zappa" Cross Body Bag - $92.50