There used to be a large furniture shop around the corner from me, that has since closed and vacant for the last year. I drove by a few months ago and noticed that it is now a THRIFT store! Be still my heart. It's literally in walking distance which is no beuno for me and my pockets. They had clothes, bags , shoes and a lot of furniture (hmmm, I wonder if they were pieces that never sold in the old store). Didn't find anything in the clothes section (rather couldn't fit), so I went over to the bags and accessories. I got three bags and two pairs of earrings ($1 each) for $11!


The last two bags were bought on seperate occasions. The animal print bag I saw on a street corner while driving home from work and did a u-turn to cop it (advenutures of a shop-a-holic). The guy charged me five bucks for it and claimed it was real fur...don't think so but love it regardless. The last bag I got for a $1 at my thrift store down the block and I wear it ALL the time.







From top: burgundy bag with short gold handle and long strap, white and cream fabric and (p)leather bag, black (p)leather detailed bag with short chunky handle and long strap, cheetah fur bag, large Summer straw tote and thrifted earrings.

Are you guys ready?  I mean REALLY ready for the new season of Project Runway?  It's one of my favorite times of year and has consistently been one of my top 5 shows.  I was counting down the months, days, hours.  Can't wait to of course look at what the new designers will bring, but I LIVE for Heidi's wardrobe (on the show, not off) and smart comments and I live for Michael Kors' facial expressions..lol.  Anywho, will you be watching?  For more info on this season and to check out the list of new designers, click here!

Left to Right: Painted Purple, Tough As Taupe,  Edgy Emerald
What It Is?

• Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting color saturation
• Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps color vibrant
• Ophthalmologist-tested.  Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
Pros: Can double as an eyeshadow or an eyeshadow base; stays on for hours even on oiler skin; ten shades to choose from
Cons: they are usually always sold out at my local drug store; of the colors, the purple could have been a bit more vibrant
Alternative: MAC Paints have been my go to for lasting eyeshadow bases, but the price point is double that of the Maybelline Color Tattoo
Would I buy again: Yes, I would, but I anticpate these lasting a long time so no need to re-up anytime soon

Comments: I am not a woman that shops drugstores for make-up (hair products, yes).  I'm a bit of a snob in that area, but I just had to try these and I'm glad I did.  Very good buy for those who are on a budget and love color.

I have been on a serious shopping freeze for most of this year.  Before I purchased the glosses below, I don't think I stepped in a  MAC store in months.  I'm trying to save a certain amount of dollars (I made my goal the week before last by the way) and nothing was going to get in my way...lol  Anywho, this mini collection was kind of exciting for me.  These Fashion Sets include corresponding gloss, lipstick and nail colors.  Since I'm not a huge fan of MAC nail polishes and most of the lipsticks in this collection are permanent, I immediately purchased the lipglosses that would be LE (limited edition) items.

What I Got....

Left to Right: Impassioned Lipglass, Chestnut Lipglass, Morange Lipglass and Rebel Lipgass

I really would like one more colored gloss, Angel.  I was a big fan of the lipstick back in my clubbing days and I think I want to revisit. I'll try and upload how the colors look on my actual lips.  So far, Impasioned and Rebel are my absolute FAVS!

Check out the full collection and other colors at MACCOSMETICS.com

This Wash 'n' Go was filmed August last year and I haven't done it since, but it's starting to warm up so best believe I will be doing it again.  It was one of the easiest styles I've attempted since I've been natural.

 

Hello World!!  I know I've been gone for a hot minute.  I've been neglecting this blog and my youtube videos, but hopefully I can get it together soon enough.  

Jacket:Thrifted, Shirt:Old Navy, High-waist Jeans: J Brand (I scored these for $19!!!), Shoes: Liz Claiborne, T-Shirt Necklace and earrings: Gifted by Porfiria Events (website coming soon).

Happy New Year Everyone!  I know, I know, a month too late...lol  Anyway, I hope you guys are healthy, blessed and are looking forward to the amazing things of this new year.

Okay so let's get to it.  Before this show aired, I had not really paid attention to the Kardashians.  I didn't care.  In a way, I still don't.  BUT, I really wanted to watch Kim and Kourtney Take New York, to see what makes Kim Kardashian so popular and maybe take a glimpse into her sham of a marriage to Kris Humphries.  Actually, I think the ONLY time I've discussed Kim, is when I heard that her 'marriage' was ending.  I was a bit outraged for someone who didn't care?  I think it was because she made a mockery of marriages, everywhere.  On that note, the show confirmed that Kim is a publicity whore (I know I'm late, but as I said I never paid attention).  She could have saved those tears in the last two episodes about rushing into things (yada, yada), because I wasn't buying it.  I am the first person to give someone the benefit of the doubt, but this was just too much.  Kris was/is a big goofball and obviously immature; so not ready for marriage.  Kim was just annoying and she nitpicked about everything.  She is not ready to be tied down and so not ready to have anyone else in her life right now, besides family and the media. 

Look, the real stars of this show were Scott, Kourtney (the prettier and BEST dressed of the three sisters in my opinion) and little Mason.  I love their relationship! It seemed the most real.  Even if not, they had me cracking up everytime they were on screen.  Can they get their own show, please?

Well, that's it for me folks on this subject.  Will I watch this show again?  Not sure.  More Kourtney, less Kim, then hell to the yeah.

Stay FAB FREAKING FIERCE!