The Girl With The Red/Orange Lips
January 23, 2012
I’ll admit I seem to have developed a style crush on a girl I’ve never met. She is dating a Facebook friend of mine, and she pops up in his posts looking insanely glam every time. So I’ve been following their courtship from afar, getting a sort of guilty pleasure in clicking through photos of their trips to Hawaii and Napa, just to see what she’s wearing and how she pulls it all together (wardrobe/accessories/makeup) perfectly. The thing that really has me hooked is her bold lipstick color–sort of a red/orange–in almost every single picture, no matter where they are or what time of day. She has dark hair like me, so I decided to steal her look.
Jason Wu did a more extreme take on the red/orange lips in his Spring 2012 runway show. Here is the look, and the color used by his makeup artist.
I toned it down a bit (I’d call it a red/coral) and developed my own version with YSL Rouge Volupte Perle 110 lipstick and YSL Golden Gloss #3. I love the look it gives with very little other makeup. Thanks for the inspiration, mystery Facebook girl!
Fitbit Ultra
January 20, 2012
Here’s the newest husband-approved gadget around our house–the Fitbit Ultra. Wear this wireless, paperclip-like device and track your daily activity and sleep. It all uploads to your computer, giving you detailed daily reports as to how many calories you burned, how far you walked, how many stairs you climbed–and even more impressive–it monitors your sleep. That’s right, in the event you want to know how many times you woke up in the night and how much sleep you actually got, this little thing is like an all-knowing elf. My husband is apparently not the only one obsessed. Check out the many reviews (like the following) on the site. $100
Trove Wallpaper
January 14, 2012
Sorry for the long lapses inbetween posts. I have been wildly unproductive during this last trimester of my pregnancy. I did, however, encounter some inspiration today. Trove has me wanting to wallpaper every room in my house…
Butter Nail Polish
January 6, 2012
Happy New Year! Here is an easy way to sparkle in 2012. Glitter nail color by Butter – London. From the bold brights to subtle champagne tones, I love this whole line. Available at Equinox or online here.
Love Heals Jewelry
December 26, 2011
Santa left a little trinket in my stocking that has a great story behind it. All of pieces made by Love Heals are handmade in California and benefit one of three charities. From the Greener Ethiopia collection, each piece sold translates to 10 trees planted. Sales from the Vitamin Angels collection provide nutrients to children in need. And the Generation Rescue collection benefits children with Autism. This makes me love my necklace even more. Thank you, Mr. Claus!
The Woods “Shelly” Bracelet – at Forty Five Ten
December 20, 2011
Another great gift at Forty Five Ten. This delicate necklace from one of my favorite jewelry lines, The Woods, comes in three different pave diamond charms: a flower, moon, or Hamsa hand (for good luck). It can also be worn as a bracelet. The best part? All proceeds go to The Family Place. $75
Location: Dallas
Festive Animal Shot Glasses
December 16, 2011
Now that I’ve delivered these to most of the recipients I bought them for, I guess it is safe to post one of my favorite finds this season. I love these animal shot glasses, available at Forty Five Ten. So festive and fun, and they stand on their heads too. At first glance you don’t even realize they function as bar ware. $30 each, available in bear, lion, horse, reindeer, and eagle.
Location: Dallas
Lululemon Duffel Gym Bag
December 8, 2011
More gift ideas. (And, yes, more purple.) This one for the girl who likes to work it out. Spacious and stylish. Lululemon Designed For Greatness Duffel, $128.
Pink and Purple Obsessions at VOD – Dallas
December 5, 2011
Maybe you need to fit in a little shopping for yourself this holiday season? Here’s what I would be wearing on the beach if I wasn’t so super sized this pregnancy:
And I couldn’t resist these. How can you not be merry in this ensemble?! At least I can still fit in shoes (for now)!
VOD always provides my fashion fix.
Location: Dallas
Art Set For Little Creative Types
December 5, 2011
This is my favorite of all the art sets I’ve seen for the littlest artists on your list. Ages 3 and up. $30 at Garnet Hill.
