Updates, Rants and Raves!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I have a couple of updates/rants/raves, so this post will be combining all of them!


New Year’s Eve:

I’m looking forward to New Year’s Eve…which is quickly approaching! My bf and I will be attending a NYE party, in addition to a First Night party, which is of course held on the first night of the New Year. Both of the parties’ dress codes require attendees to wear all black, so I hope no one else will be wearing my dress!

I had my heart set on purchasing this black dress from Cache, but I went to three different Cache stores and the dress was nowhere to be found. I wanted to buy it in-store as opposed to online, so that I'd have a definite idea of the fit.

As I was about to leave the mall and call it a night, I decided to run in to Calvin Klein and that is where I found the perfect dress…on sale!!!

Below is what I’ll be wearing for NYE this year:

Calvin Klein Asymmetrical Satin Dress


Aldo Lakey Satin Pump...also purchased on sale! **FYI if you purchase shoes from Aldo, and the price is reduced within 14 days of the purchase date, they will give you the difference!


I am still debating between these two pairs of Forever 21 earrings:

Forever 21 Open Jewel Earrings

Forever 21 Disco Ball Earrings
Diorshow Mascara:

I went to the Dior counter last week to try out some of their crème glosses. The MA started gushing about how amazing their mascara was, and she gave me a sample of Diorshow. I was in love with it for the first two days or so, and then I started having a crazy allergic reaction to it! My eyes started itching, burning, running and became red and puffy. I have very sensitive eyes, and I usually stick to Almay and MAC eye products (eyeliner/mascara) so I didn’t think anything would happen with Dior, but I was wrong. If you have sensitive eyes Diorshow mascara might not be for you. Sorry!


Susan Boyle:


One of the gifts that I gave my Mom for Christmas this year was Susan Boyle’s debut CD 'I Dreamed A Dream'. My Mom has not stopped playing it since Friday, and she requested that I spread the word about this CD via my blog. She thinks it’s a great CD featuring classic songs that would make the perfect gift for just about anyone!

MAC & Lilly Pulitzer:


OMG…I almost died when I heard about this!!!

On January 7, 2010, MAC will launch their first Spring 2010 collection - a partnership with Lilly Pulitzer - which is titled MAC in Lillyland!

This collection will feature Lipgelee’s, Cremeblend blushes and more with names like Preppy, Resort Life and Coconut Ice!

Although I’m not too sure about the Cremeblend blushes, I think I’ll get Florida just for the name, because Florida is my home state! And just based on pictures alone, I definitely want to get the Pearlmatte eyeshadow and face powder. The best part is that the collection is launching nine days before my birthday…so it’s the perfect time for me to treat myself to more MAC, lol. I’m also excited about the packaging of the products. I hope it really does Lilly P. justice!

Pearlmatte Eyeshadow - $19.50 U.S./$25.50 CDN


Pearlmatte Face Powder - $27.50 U.S./$32.50 CDN

Lipgelee - $14 U.S./$16.50 CDN
From L to R: Lush & Bright, Preppy, Resort Life and Shift to Pink.

Nail Lacquer $12 U.S./$15.50 CDN

From L to R: Steamy and Coconut Ice


Cremeblend Blush - $18.50 U.S./$22 CDN

So Sweet, So Easy

Optimistic Orange

Joie de Vivre

Florida



Fleece/Flannel Sheets:

If you do not have fleece or flannel sheets on your bed and you live where it is currently below 40° you must go out and purchase them ASAP!!! I promise that you will not want to get out of bed in the morning, because you’ll be so warm and cozy. I wish I would have know about these sheets soo much sooner!

I hope everyone has a safe and fabulous New Year's Eve!

Stay Bronzed and Beautiful!