How to Tie a Scarf: The Boa

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

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I love tying my scarf like this it kind of makes it look like a necklace which I love. 
How to Tie a Scarf: The Hidden Knot
How to Tie a Scarf: Twisted European Loop
How to Tie a Scarf: Fancy European Loop

Zoya Feel Winter 2011 (the most gorgeous collection EVER)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

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Feel is Zoya\’s new winter 2011 collection and it is filled with six brand new cream neautrals and let me tell you I am LOVING every single color. This year Zoya has killed the competition when it comes to polish collections. Earlier in the year Zoya released Intimate which was packed with stunning shades for the spring. Then came Touch a collection containing three nude polishes for any skin tone. I have been beyond impressed with Zoya this year and after this collection they are officially my favorite nail polish company. If you are looking for wintery feminine gorgeous collection Feel is for you!

{ this shows you what the colors truly look like}
Note: it has been really dark and gloomy out so some of my actual swatch pictures do not look exactly like the color. Use the above swatched wheel to get a more exact idea.
 {Kristen}

Kristen is a stunning snowy gray with a touch of blue. This is definitely a beautiful hue and will make you think of winter immediately. Two coats.

 {Carey}
Carey is a gorgeous gray cream polish with the ever so slight periwinkle addition. The above picture is making it look more purple/blue when really it is more gray. Two coats.
 {Megan}

Megan is a beautiful purple cream with a touch of gray. Megan is the perfect hue for a winters day. Two coats.

 {Kendal}

Kendal is a lavender cream polish with a touch of beige. This color is beyond beautiful and is actually on my nails right now. I have receive so many compliments on it too! Two coats. 

 {Kennedy}

Kennedy is a pinky beige cream polish that is simply amazing. It kind of reminds me of a ballerina shade. Two coats. 

 {Avery}

Avery is a stunning nude cream polish. This is one nude polish that will look gorgeous against any skin tone! A must have in every collection. Two coats.

Overall thoughts
This is the most gorgeous collection that I have seen! I love every single color in the collection which does not happen that often. Honestly you will want to own each of these colors. It is perfect for winter and moving into spring. So visit Zoya.com or your local Ulta store to get this stunning collection! Seriously go right now!

Five Things

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

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{a package from home filled with snowmen}
It\’s the final weekend before the chaos of the holidays begins… are you ready? I will be spending the weekend picking up things for Thanksgiving dinner and cleaning and organizing my apartment so that Thanksgiving night I can switch my place from fall to winter/Christmas – I like to celebrate one holiday at a time. On a side note will you be going out for Black Friday? If so where are you going to be shopping at?
 {the perfect wish on the perfect day}
{it has been one rainy week, but at least it\’s not snowing…yet}
{bright and bold flowers to get me through the gloomy days}
{new polishes in the prettiest colors}

Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

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With Thanksgiving next week I thought we could all use a little festive tablescape inspiration. I figured I would share with you some of my favorite place cards and tablescapes courtesy of Martha Stewart! What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year?
 

Skinny Brownies

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

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My Skinny Funfetti Cupcakes were such a hit I just had to share with you my recipe for Skinny Brownies. The recipe is super simple – mix one can (12 ounces) of Diet Pepsi with one box of brownies and bake at 325 for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. *note: I do not drink pop – I only use it in recipes. Therefore instead of buying a case and having cans I just buy a 20 oz. bottle at the grocery store and measure out 12 ounces. *

{I used a 9×9 inch glass pan for thicker brownies, but a 13×9 would work too.}
The brownies turn out moist and delicious! 
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