Five Things

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

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{Gorgeous macaroons from Sucré New Orleans}
After a long week I have never been so glad for Friday to arrive. I am headed home to Michigan to spend some much needed time with my mum. Shopping, baking, enjoying macaroons and watching Sweet Home Alabama. What are you up to this weekend?
{my new favorite candle brand Root} 
{homemade chicken noodle soup on cold nights}
 
{my handbag for fall a leather Tod\’s bag}
 
{caramel and waiting for apples}

What I love about Fall and a Giveaway

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

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1. boots
2. dark, taupe and pumpkin colored nail polish
3. cozy blankets
4. caramel apples
5. fall decorating
Giveaway
 Two lucky winners will each receive three Bath and Body Works fall themed candles.
Here\’s how to enter
You must be a follower of Fashion meets Food
Don\’t have a blog? You can still enter just leave your email!
 • Which set would you like to win?
Set 1 (on the left): Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Apple Crumble and Pumpkin Caramel Latte
Set 2 (on the right): Cinnamon Sugared Donut, Pumpkin Caramel Latte and Salty Caramel
• What is your favorite part of fall?
• Add Fashion meets Food to your blogroll ( 3 extra entries)
• Blog/Tweet/Facebook about this giveaway (5 extra entries)
Good Luck! The giveaway ends Monday, September 19. 
The winner will be notified via blog or email.

Tutorial: Fabric Pumpkins

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

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{Fabric Pumpkins}
Once labor day passes by I am ready for fall to begin.  So I started fall crafting right away. My first project is simple, easy and budget friendly.
Materials
• Fat Quarters (18\” x 21\”), you will use one fat quarter per pumpkin
• Iron
• Toilet paper roll (with the toilet paper still on it)
• Newspaper
• Raffia (tan & green)
• Glue gun (optional I didn\’t end up using mine)
• Wood top for the pumpkin (sticks and cinnamon sticks would work too)

 1. If you did not buy \”Fat Quarters\” (found at Joann\’s) cut your fabric to 18\”x21\” and iron out the creases. Lay fabric right side down with the newspaper on top (cut the newspaper to fit if need be).

 2. Place the toilet paper in the middle; starting with the shortest sides, bring the fabric up and tuck it inside the hole of the roll.

 3. Repeat all the way around. Once you have finished run an iron over your pumpkin so that it will look smooth.

 4. I bought a wood candle holder at Michaels and painted it brown for my stem. You can also use sticks or whatever you want.

 5. Insert the stem into the center of the pumpkin.

 6. Tie the raffia around the stem of the pumpkin. Grab it in sections and crinkle it for more of a \”realistic\” look.

Fashion Week Spring 2012 Hair & Nails…how to get the look

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

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{Ashley Tisdale looking chic at Nicole Miller. Smokey eyes, nude lips and a fishtail braid.}
 {Carolina Herrera}

Get the Carolina Herrera runway look at home by looping a low ponytail under and tucking in the ends be sure to secure with bobby pins.

 {floppy hats at DKNY}
 {Donna Karen}

Get the Donna Karen runway look at home cut a piece of mesh and affix with velcro

 {Electric Feathers nails by butter LONDON}

Get the Electric Feathers nail look at home add a gold polish such as Butter LONDON \”The Full Monty\” (used above) down the center of the nail.

 {Erickson Beamon}

Create this look at home by polishing each nail a different bright hue and repeat the pattern on your other hand.

 {Erin Featherston}

Get the Erin Featherston braided bun at home by creating a loose braid and wrapping it in a circle and then bobby pinning it down.

 {Erin Featherston nails by Butter London}

Nails: Patent Pink by Butter London

 {Jen Kao nails by CND}

Create this nail look at home by using a black such as CND Inkwell then hit the tips with Midnight Sapphire, Anchor Blue or Green Scene. The key is to put on a layer of CND Air Dry Top Coat while the nail is wet to allow for an Ombre finish.

 {Jenny Packham}

Nails: a bright orange to match the lips

 {Kevork Kiledjian nails by CND}

Kevork Kiledjian  runway look gives you a futuristic twist on the nude polish look. The nude was hit with a touch of green or metallic.

 {L.A.M.B}
 {L.A.M.B nails by Essie}
Nails: two coats of Essie\’s Bobbling for Baubles (not available yet) a creamy slate gray blue shade.
 {Lela Rose}
Side braid/twist. 
ps love the watercolor dresses!
 {Monique Lhuillier}

How to steal this runway bouncy and full ponytail: Run some mousse through your hair for a sleek look. Tease the ponytail in sections. Brush along the crown and over the outside of the ponytail to have a smooth look

 {Nicole Miller nails by CND}

The colors used CND: Raspberry Parfait and a custom blue (Anchor Blue, Dark Ruby, Eclectic Purple and added blue pigment), finishing the nails with one layer of Ice Blue Shimmer.
How to create the look: a vertical sweep of pink down one side of the nail, and a sweep of the blue down the other side (each half will be covered with a color. Go over with each color for the opposite corners. Top with Ice Blue Shimmer.

 {Rebecca Minkoff}
 {Ruffian}

Get the Ruffian runway look at home by putting hair into a ponytail and teasing it in sections then flat iron the hair to give it dense texture. Braid the ponytail and add a shine spray.

 {Vivienna Tam}

Create this runway look at home by putting your hair into a side chignon

{Wes Gordon}

The pop of poppy nails were the accessory

What do you think of these hair and nail styles? 

How to Transition your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

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Making the transition from a summer wardrobe to fall doesn\’t have to be a pain. Try my three outfit inspirations below for a smooth transition into chillier temperatures.
The first few weeks in fall are usually still warmer temperatures. So keep your summer handbag out pair it with jeans, heels and a simple white tee accented with a scarf.
Keep your summer dress in the mix by laying it with a jacket once the weather gets cooler. Pair it with boots, a matching handbag and a scarf so a polished and chic look.  

Create a monochromatic look with a pop of color by wearing a bright colored tee or tank top paired with a scarf, cardigan, black wedges and a black, gray or white handbag.

How do you transition your wardrobe from summer to fall?

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