Fashion meets Food

Five Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Erica

{my new pandora charm}

This week I received the oh so cute purse Pandora charm shown above for Valentine\’s Day. Do you have a Pandora bracelet? If so what charms do you have? I also learned how to make some seriously adorable bows from Meeme (my grandma) – tutorial will be coming soon. I also discovered that I am simply obsessed with nude lipstick. What are your plans for the weekend?

{valentine\’s day gift basket from my mum}

{cinderella cookies}

{new nude lipsticks}

{beautiful ribbon from Meeme (my grandma)}

Fall 2012 Nail Trends

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Erica

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While a variety of nails were shown during New York Fashion Week, it appears as though Fall 2012 has two dominate nail trends; Nude and almost black. Are you a fan of any of these nail looks?

Barely There

{BCBG}

Get the look: OPI Passion; a nearly nude

{Jason Wu}

Get the look: OPI San-Tan-tonio

{Richard Chai}

Get the look: two coats of Essie Glamour Purse

Barely There & Almost Black

{L.A.M.B}

L.A.M.B managed to take advantage of the season\’s biggest trends.

Almost Black

{Jenny Packham}

Get the look: A burgundy hue from Essie

{Rachel Roy}

Get the look: By layering Essie nail polishes; Licorice and Going Incognito

{Rebecca Taylor}

Get the look: Road House Blues by OPI

Other Nails on the Runway

{Christian Cota}

Get the look: A line of Chocolate Milk by CND is painted at the top of the nail and smeared downwards with a sponge. After drying, a line of Putty is applied at the base of the nail and smeared upwards with a sponge towards the Chocolate Milk color.

{Cynthia Rowley}

Get the look: Zoya Cynthia brown cream and Christina accent

{Kate Spade}

{black base with white polka dots}

{Nicole Miller}

Get the look: CND Nail polishes – base of Plumville and then go crazy swirling in Electric Orange, Bicycle Yellow and Anchor Blue. For best results use a toothpick to swirl.

Betsey Johnson for Sephora by OPI

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Erica

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Monday night Betsey Johnson\’s Fall 2012 fashions hit the runway, but there was something I was more excited about then the fashions strutting down the runway. Betsey has partnered with Sephora by OPI to create seven nail polish shades. Just like all other collaborations with OPI the colors are not what I expected at all. When I think of Betsey I think of loud/bright colors and a range of pink this collection really doesn\’t scream Betsey to me. However I do love most of the colors. What do you think?

{It\’s My Pink! and Sparkling Personality}

It\’s My Pink! is a hot pink; SCENTED nail polish which smells like Betsey\’s Too Too perfume
Sparkling Personality is a silver glitter

{Alley Cat, Cartwheels on the Catwalk and XOX Betsey}

Alley Cat is a fuchsia/purple
Cartwheels on the Catwalk is a fabulous seafoam green
XOX Betsey is a gorgeous sandy nude

{Forever Wild and Pushing Your Luck}

Forever Wild is a deep purple kind of like Linkin Park After Dark by OPI
Pushing Your Luck is a must have red

I will be buying; It\’s My Pink!, Alley Cat, Cartwheels on the Catwalk, XOX Betsy and Forever Wild. Will you be buying any of these colors?

Two Ingredient Fudge

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Erica

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Happy Valentine\’s Day Dolls! With the hustle and bustle of everyday life sometime we don\’t have time to make a Valentine\’s treat. Here is a simple recipe that will take you no time at all. You can even cut it out into hearts using a cookie cutter.

You Will Need

1 container (16 oz) Strawberry Frosting

1 package (12 oz) Premier White Chocolate

9×9 glass dish sprayed with cooking oil

I added 1 Tablespoon of canola oil to my white chocolate before defrosting it for two minutes and forty seconds in the microwave.

Mix around the white chocolate to make sure it is all melted

Mix your frosting in with your melted chocolate.

You will want to mix quickly so that it does not set in your bowl.

Spread onto your prepared dish and add sprinkles if you would like. Place in the refrigerator for 35 minutes – which will allow your fudge to set properly.

Quick and Easy.

DIY Valentine\’s Bouquet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Erica

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Ever since I was a little girl my Mum has taught me that presentation is everything. From gifts to centerpieces and everything in between I know whatever I create I need to give it a little something extra. For Valentine\’s Day I thought why have a plain vase of flowers when I could create a gorgeous statement piece.