by | May 18, 2011 | Fragrance |
This is the first installment of a new feature that I am adding to my blog. I am calling it Fragrance Fridays. I plan to spotlight my favorite fragrances, my recent additions and the ones that I would like to add to my collection. One gem about having a variety of fragrances is that no one will no what you will be wearing.
Spring is here, but there is still a bit of a chill in the air. I am loving this weather right now. Here in Missouri, we received a taste of the heat and humidity last week with temperatures topping out at 90 degrees. These crisp and cool days reaching only 55 degrees are a pleasure to me.
As the Winter days give way to Spring, I am changing my fragrance choices. I have loved perfume ever since I was a baby. In my baby book my mother wrote, “she loves the smell of flowery perfume.” I loved it then and love it now.
As Spring comes into full bloom, I am reaching for my lighter fragrances. I never want people to smell me before I enter the room. I know some people are sensitive to even the lightest of fragrance so I try to respect them. I love light florals because you smell the scent but they are not overpowering.
M by Mariah Hsn.com
For example, M by Mariah smells so good to me and my body chemistry is a great match for the fragrance. I never thought that I would like a celebrity fragrance but I have to admit that some of her fragrance smell wonderful on me.
On the Elizabeth Arden site Mariah gives her inspiration for creating M by Mariah.
“For me, creating this scent was like creating a song – it takes many notes to compose a fragrance. It’s like a beautiful melody.” – Mariah Carey
Mariah’s signature scent opens with an indulgent, creamy accord and blooms into an opulent floral heart as a rich base reveals darker, sensual facets.
- A warm and inviting marshmallow is woven throughout the fragrance, evoking a sense of comfort. This indulgent accord captures Mariah’s fondest childhood memories of being in the kitchen with her father.
- The lush floral heart of the fragrance combines a feminine veil of Living Tahitian Tiare flower wrapped in the aura of wet Gardenia petals. This beautiful blend is reminiscent of the fragrant breezes of Hawaii and the Isle of Capri, Mariah’s favorite getaway.
- The soul of the fragrance reveals a sexier dimension. Sheer amber, infused with spicy, woody accents of Moroccan incense forms a seductive accord that embodies Mariah’s sensuality, beauty and glamour.
Description: Elizabeth Arden
When I read this description above I thought to myself that this had a lot of punch for one scent. After I smelled the fragrance my hubby and I loved it. I smell the Tahitian flowers with a hint of chocolate and I feel like I am on a beach sitting in one of those blue ocean lounge chairs. This is one of my favorites in my perfume wardrobe and I have quite a few scents.
I do not layer with any other scents when I spray on M and it stands all by itself and is really not needed.
M by Mariah is a beautiful scent.
Check back on future Fridays for more posts on my fragrance collection and fab favorites.
by | May 13, 2011 | Fashion, FBFF |
Dress by Newport News.com
My fashion influences come from a variety of different arenas. My Mother and my Grandmother are my heavy influences. I have said this in previous posts; but if it was not for them, I do not think I would be as interested in fashion and beauty as I am today. I owe my deepest gratitude and thanks to them. Thank you Mother! And Thank You Ma!
My other influences are listed in the questions below.
1. What magazines do you subscribe to?
- Allure
- Elle
- New Beauty
- Harper’s Bazaar
- WWD (Women’s Wear Daily)
- Fitness
- Architectural Digest
- Cooking Light
- Southern Living
- Cooks Illustrated
- Prevention
The shoes
2. Do you watch any fashion TV shows?
I do not watch much television, but when I do, my favorites are
- What Not To Wear (When I have a chance see the show)
- QVC fashion, beauty jewelry shows when I have the chance.
- HSN fashion, beauty jewelry shows when I have the chance.
Believe it or not my fellow fashion enthusiasts, QVC and HSN are home to top fashion designers and lead make-up aficionados in the beauty industry showcasing their brands. Bradley Bayou, Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Zoe, Bob Mackie and Marc Bouwer are just a few of the leading designers that you can find on QVC selling their couture-inspired items. Mally Roncal, Laura Geller, Smashbox, tarte and Bare Escentuals also sell their high-end makeup kits on QVC. I love watching an hour show with the latest Dooney and Bourke handbags and seeing Leslie Bloggett (the Bare Excentuals CEO) herself show me how to put the latest BE eyeliner or foundation on the correct way. It’s so great! Check their TV listings for shows you would like to see.
3. Beyond blogs, what websites do you frequent for fashion inspiration?
- Style.com
- Women’s Wear Daily
- New York Times Style section online
4. Advertisements play a huge role in forming public opinion about a product or brand… what ads do you like and why?
Coach.com
I enjoy collecting handbags and the Coach advertisements are so enticing I believe in my mind’s eye that I have it in my own hands. I have a coach bag in my hand in the picture above by the way.
5. Do you own any fashion books?
I have a variety of fashion books collected through the years when I studied fashion merchandising. I add to my collection regularly. Below is the list of books that I could get to easily for this post. I have others that are packed away in storage.
- The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing
- The Social Psychology of Clothing: Symbolic Appearance in Context
- Fashion Merchandising
- The Fashion Coloring Book
- Hollywood and History: Costume Design in Film
- Applied Visual Merchandising
- History of Costume
- Complete Guide to Sewing
- Sewing Made Easy
- Taking an online sewing class right now
My Outfit
Dress: Newport News
Shoes: J. Renee’ (Love them!)
Heart charm bracelet – gift
Watch – gift
To see what other bloggers are saying about their fashion influences, check out Katy Rose’s blog, over at www.modlychic.com.
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by | May 11, 2011 | Accessories, Fashion |
Well it’s my birthday and I am loving every minute of it. Thanking God for good total health. Having loving friends and family. It’s a good thing!
Well I have been eyeing these La Victoire sandals for a while and they are my early birthday present from the hubby. Thanks Sweetie!
The shoe is a piece of artwork that is meant to be seen and admired. The leather inside and out of the sandal is soft and pliable. This shoe has a low wedge heel and it gives stability and I really like the sturdiness. Some of these styles of sandals are so flat that my foot wouldn’t have any stableness.
The leather the studs the crystals. My eyes are mesmerized by the beauty. I know in the picture below I may look like I had something I needed to wipe off of my sandal but honestly I am looking at all the crystals and studs in the shoe. Pretty amazing!
So comfortable.
I have to strike a pose in these shoes because they are simply so chic. This shoe can go from after five to the beach it all works.
by | May 9, 2011 | Beauty |
QVC.com
New Beauty 9-piece Test Tube with Magazine Limited Edition
What a great way to try new products! QVC recently offered a ‘Test Tube’ on its 24-hour Beauty Event. I was curious and since the price was only $29.95, I said “Why not?” I received the package in the mail and I saw this big tube that had nine products sold on QVC for me to try. Some of the samples are actually full-size products. My first thought was, “This is so awesome!” because I could try new products that I have never used before and I could use some new colors that are on trend right now.
The set includes:
- 10 Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads
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- One 0.21-oz Doris Dalton full-sized Color Creme Lip Gloss * This lipgloss is so pretty and makes my lips feel so soft. I received an additional lip gloss because the lettering on the top was not perfect. So I received two full size lip glosses. Can’t beat that at all!
- One 0.33-oz Pacifica full-sized solid perfume
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- One 0.10-fl oz tarte mascara with 0.23-fl oz maracuja oil- The tarte mascara really adds length to my already long eyelashes. The maracuja oil is only for the face and neck and should be applied at night. I have just started using it so I can say that it goes on smooth and doesn’t feel oily. I will let you know what I think about it after I use it for at least 3 to 4 weeks.
- One 0.25-fl oz ProStrong Nail Strengthener -I can use this strengthener over my nail polish.
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- One 0.1-oz Borghese Fango Mud- Trying this out tomorrow and will let you know what I think about it.
- One 6-fl oz WEN Cleansing Conditioner- WEN makes my hair so soft and I love how I can use this conditioner as a leave-in.
- One 2-fl oz philosophy inner grace shampoo, bath, and shower gel- The suds are abundant and the scent is fresh.
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- One NewBeauty magazine -This magazine is very detailed and has tons of beauty information. An issue of the magazine will come with each New Beauty Test Tube.
*QVC.com website
The set includes a very detailed guide book to tell you about the products and how to use them. I am getting this on auto delivery so I will receive two more shipments of different products to try. What a bargain!
If you would like to try the new beauty test tube with a different configuration of sample products then qvc.com please check out http://testtube.newbeauty.com/. The price is also $29.95. If you don’t like all the products you can always share with a friend.
by | May 8, 2011 | Inspirations |
Hope that all of the Mothers are having a great day. This is for the women who have physically given birth to a child and those who have not.
A mother can be someone who gives you good sound advice or good words of wisdom. So whether you are a favorite Aunt, a sister or a good friend those motherly qualities are in you.
Jt's Mother Graduating from High School, before heading to San Francisco
My mother went to be with the Lord in 1994 but her words of wisdom are with me each and everyday. I thank God for my mother and my grandmother. My childhood was not perfect, but what childhood is perfect. Nevertheless my childhood was a good one, and I thank my mother for instilling in me those values and seeds of wisdom. I cherish them.
My mother taught me to strive for the best and to never compare myself to other people. She would say, “God made only one of you baby; and he broke the mold after that so there’s no need to compare.” So every time I think that the grass is greener on the other side, I think of her saying that to me.
Mother’s Day use to be tough and it’s still not easy for me because I miss my mother, my grandmother and my daddy.
However, now I realize that I have so much to be thankful for. Even though I miss them I know that they would want me to strive for the best in life and carry on. So on this Sunday, May 9th, 2011.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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