Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

So Fascinating!


A great costume alternative for Halloween is to wear a great themed fascinator.  A great way to be stylish and festive for a work party, teachers, greeting trick or treaters, or walking around with your kids while they get candy.  There are hundreds of styles available online but these were some of my favorites:)  I think I need to make one for myself!


Click on the photos to go directly to the pages I found them on!

Candy Apple Cocktail Hat - Fascinator - Perfect for Halloween - READY to SHIP

Lady Death - Crystal skull, tulle and leather fascinator.

Fluoro Pink Fascinator Hat with Skull

BLACK WIDOW - Spider Millinery Fascinator Hat

Image of Skull & Crossbones Fascinator




Friday, October 7, 2011

Cure-Couture

A friend of my Boyfriend and her partner have recently launched this great line of fun and functional hospital gowns, Cure-Couture.  And in honor of breast cancer awareness I wanted to share with y'all their fabulous products.


These girls are soooo sassy!  I just love that this is the picture on their home page!

They seem to be able to say it best so I have included the bio from their website,

Dear Friends,
     Life is a wonderful gift but at times can be a struggle. We all go through obstacles and challenging times, some more difficult than others. Even during these times, we know that looking your best can make you feel better. We bring to you an innovative design to make you look as good as you want to feel.
The original concept for what has now become known as Cure-Couture was the design idea of the late Linda Segal. Linda was a successful contemporary women’s fashion designer of more than 25 years. She was diagnosed in 2007 with breast cancer and began treatment with chemo-therapy. Her experiences in the chemo center at MD Anderson hospital inspired her to design a fashion forward, yet functional patient gown. Though she lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009, Linda’s idea lives on through us: her daughter, Ashley Segal, and her design protégé, Linsay Alvarado. This is our way of making a giant pitcher of lemonade from the lemons we were given.
     Why wear a boring patient gown that thousands before you have worn? Who wants to be just another medical record number? Not you! We have created a gown for anyone who wants to present individuality and their inner diva: whether you are going though chemo-therapy, plastic surgery, the joyous occasion of bearing a child, whatever your medical circumstance may be. These gowns can be worn in the hospital, doctors office, and even during recovery at home. When you wear a Cure-Couture gown you are giving yourself back some dignity and when you feel good about how you look you are that much closer to recovery…at least of the self esteem! You never know when McDreamy will show up as your doctor. Always be prepared and dress to impress with Cure-Couture!

I think it's such a beautiful concept and they haven't spared a single detail. Aside from the fun prints and designs, they really pay attention to what women need from a hospital gown.  Front openings in the chest area are great for those who are having breast surgery or breast feeding mothers.  They also have pockets for drains and many more features!
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Personally, I would definitely wear one with my favorite cowboy boots!

Go check them out, like their Facebook, buy a gown for someone special and share them with your friends!!

Visit the website HERE 
Visit their Facebook Page HERE
Follow them on Pinterest HERE

Monday, August 22, 2011

Belle Noel Jewelry

Tonight at Nordstrom's I discovered the costume jewelry line, Belle Noel.  As obnoxious as I think Kim Kardashian is, this line of jewelry is really fabulous.  This time I can not deny her and her design team's great taste.  The line has funky pieces that can be dressed up and  basic pieces with a twist that can be worn everyday.  Some of my favorites had a great hexagon and honeycomb pattern.  I also loved the chain link pieces that are so on trend right now.


Belle Noel Resin Stone and Pave Necklace in Yellow Gold
This is the necklace that I bought, $48 

Belle Noel Love Bracelet in Gold
Hexagon and Honeycomb Bangle, $78

 Belle Noel Multi Chain Nugget Necklace
Chunky Chain Necklace, $90

Hexagon pave studs, $25

This collection is full of fun pieces and you can find a good amount of it in stores at Nordstrom or check out the line online HERE


Wednesday, March 2, 2011

I heart Betsey Johnson

Look at the adorable stuff over at Betsey Johnson!

EYELET COTTON PIQUE STRAPLESS DRESS - Betsey Johnson

I feel like I have to have this dress.  If I had an extra $400 laying around it would be mine.

GLAMOUR GARDEN CDC BUBBLE JUMPER - Betsey Johnson

SAILOR TWILL JUMPER - Betsey Johnson

EVENING TALLULAH STRAPLESS DRESS - Betsey Johnson

SWAN LAKE DEMI RUFFLE TOP - Betsey Johnson
SWAN LAKE SHORTS BOTTOM - Betsey Johnson

ELDORIS SHOW WEDGES - Betsey Johnson

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Anthropologie's BHLDN Sneak Peek!

Glamor Released some images of the dresses from BHLDN.  Check Out the wedding dresses HERE
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And for the wedding Party go HERE

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Houston Boutique Shopping: Treasure Hunter's Gallery


I first came across the Treasure Hunter's Gallery Last year. Its actually in Fort Bend but it is well worth the visit! The have fabulous stuff and especially lots of awesome hand crafted items. Here are some picture's I snapped with my iphone!

CowSkull encrusted in vintage jewelry

Guitar covered in vintage jewelry

Mirror Encrusted in Jewelry

Gypsy Cowgirl Guitar

Angels made out of found objects

Mexican Folk Art

Milagro Crosses

Gorgeous Sacred Heart

Charm necklace
Rose Bracelets
Funky Clay necklaces I think all 3 of these are made by Sookie Sookie

This isn't even a fraction of all the cool stuff they have... there are loads of gift items, household items and picture frames, clothing, shoes, even a section just for guys!! Can't wait to come back at Christmas!!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Shellac @ Crave Spa

Crave Spa located on Bay to Bay Boulevard in the Shopping center next to Pinky's opened a little over a month ago and I am so glad!!

They use all natural products and its the first time I have ever walked into a nail salon that didn't have a nauseating chemical smell. They offer a variety of services and I chose their Grand opening manicure and pedicure special for $29.

I get a overwhelmed at many nail salons, the smell, soap operas blaring on the tv, the robotic chairs vibrating and pounding away, and the jet whirlpool whirring water all around your feet. I have to give myself a pep talk and convince myself this is relaxing. I usually turn off the gyrating chair pounding away at my back and work at tuning everything else out!

Crave is a completely different experience. The atmosphere is soft and inviting and they take everything back to the basics. You sit in super comfy over-sized chairs and let your feet soak in a basin. It really is relaxing.

They also introduced me to CND's Shellac nail polish that boasts a 14 day chip free manicure. I am an artist and in the midst of a huge mural project among other art ventures. I thought I would give it a try and put Shellac to a real test.

It works! I had my hands and arms elbow deep in paint and chemicals for days and after scrubbing away in the shower a little rubbing alcohol got the paint right off my nails! Now I will confess it did not last the full 14 days but I know it would had I not been abusing the process! Any Manicure that lasts more than 12 hours is a miracle manicure for me and I did not have one single chip until day 8 and I credit that to some of the paint cleaning solvents I came into contact with.

I can't wait to go back again next week! Call in or walk in, stop by and check them out!

Image courtesy of Dangermouse1810 on Ebay

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Polyvore


Polyvore is a fun site where you can make photo collages from pics on the internet. The site then groups all the pictures of the items by the website they were clipped from and even includes the prices of the items. It's a great place to search for an item and get results from multiple sights. For Instance, search "red belt" and you will get a ton of options! This is a sample of one of my Collage's using an old retro pin up photo as my design inspiration!

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