Fashion meets Food

Animal Prints

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Erica

Last year I searched everywhere for a pair of leopard printed ankle boots, and had no luck. This year animal prints and exotics are all the rage for fall. I was not feeling this trend at all until my trip to the zoo last week where I fell in love with animal prints all over again.

{a sleepy baby leopard}

{Colin Stuart Suede Bootie}

{Giraffe at Home \’Leopard\’ Throw}

{Kate Spade New York \’daycation – bon\’ coated canvas shopper}

{Weatherproof Faux Fur Coat}

{snow leopard}

{Free People \’Leopard Blur\’ tee}

{Betsey Johnson Snow Leopard print watch}

{giraffe}

{Chaus Print Jersey Sheath Dress}

{Giraffe Heel}

What is your favorite animal print?

Trend Watch: the Bow Tie Blouse

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Erica

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Kourtney Kardashian has been seen multiple times wearing the bow tie blouse. Everytime I see her in a new bow tie blouse or dress I fall more in love with this trend.

Let\’s go shopping: 1/2/3/4/5/6

What do you think of the bow-tie blouse trend?

How To: Straighten Hair

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Erica

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When it comes to straightening I feel like your straightener should be an investment a $20 straightener just is not going to get the job done like a professional straighter would. I have tried Croc (loved it until it broke a year later argh!), CHI (stripped color from my hair), Revlon (fried my hair)… you get the point. I felt like all hope was lost until I met \”The Seductress\” by Sultra.

{the seductress by Sultra}

The Seductress is completely different from any other straightener that I have tried before.

• Kyocera Ceramtic Technology mends the hair and provides constant and even heat.

• Provides three temperature settings designed specifically for fine, normal or thick hair. FINALLY! :]

• The Seductress is going to run you about $210…. but it\’s definitely worth every penny.

{I slept with wet hair in a bun which gave me this curly nappy mess}

• note: I never do this… I just did it for the purpose of this post to show you how amazing this straightener is.

{another look at the mess}

{half a disaster and half straight}

{perfectly straightened ponytail in under 30 minutes.}

Usually takes me an hourish

Do you straighten your hair?

Happy Labor Day & PLL Nail Trends

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Erica

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For me labor day is the official end to summer. This weekend you would not have guessed that summer was coming to an end. The tempatures were topping out at almost 100 degrees which is hotter than the entire summer was. I was going to have a red, white and blue inspired post, but decided to go with a manicure post instead.

I am addicted to Pretty Little Liars, and even more addicted to the nail colors and trends of the girls on the show….especially Hanna. Do you watch PLL?

{How about yellow nails with a texture accent nail?}

{Taupe}

{Bright purple with murky colored clothing}

{accenting nails with two completely different colors}

{mint polish with crackle polish over it}

{hot pink & bright yellow…love this}

{metallic bronze with gold undertones}

{make a statement with bright blue}

{accenting nails with light and dark hues}

What do you think about the polish shades and trends on PLL?

Five Things

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Erica

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{2 for $20 candles from Bath & Body Works – stocked up on fall scents}

Just as I started to prep for fall (I have been fall crafting, bookmarking recipes and stocking up on fall candles), summer seems to still be in full swing with these 90 degree temps. This weekend I will be cranking up the AC, lighting some summer scented candles and baking a French inspired dessert. What will you be up to this weekend?