Here it is compared to my $14.50 MAC Lustreglass.
I am planning on another trip to H&M soon, they only had a few shades and this was the only one I liked, but maybe next time I'll find some other ones ;D
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Monday, October 18, 2010
More makeup goodies!
This time, it is one of my favorite stores for accessories and jewelry - H&M. I found some great glosses during my last visit, and at $1.95, you really can't beat the price, can you?
Here it is compared to my $14.50 MAC Lustreglass.
I am planning on another trip to H&M soon, they only had a few shades and this was the only one I liked, but maybe next time I'll find some other ones ;D
Here it is compared to my $14.50 MAC Lustreglass.
I am planning on another trip to H&M soon, they only had a few shades and this was the only one I liked, but maybe next time I'll find some other ones ;D
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Payless for cute nails!
Oh my gosh, I go into Payless because they're having one of their great BOGO 50% sales and what do I spy?
Beauty products!
Apparently I am the last person to find out about this but take it from me, Latey McLaterson, it's better late than never. I snagged two colors - since their sale extends to everything in the store - and I have to say they look really nice. You will have to take my word for it because a) I only did one nail of each color - b) my hands are dry, peeling, so I am not posting pics that may scar you for life, and c) I will be communing with nature soon so I didn't want to do all my nails just to have them ruined so soon after.
But, here is a photo of the shades I got - Sugar Plum, a delicious deep purple red, and Precious Metal, a pretty, bronze-y metallic.
Aren't they lovely for Fall and Winter? And I got both for less than $5.
Beauty products!
Apparently I am the last person to find out about this but take it from me, Latey McLaterson, it's better late than never. I snagged two colors - since their sale extends to everything in the store - and I have to say they look really nice. You will have to take my word for it because a) I only did one nail of each color - b) my hands are dry, peeling, so I am not posting pics that may scar you for life, and c) I will be communing with nature soon so I didn't want to do all my nails just to have them ruined so soon after.
But, here is a photo of the shades I got - Sugar Plum, a delicious deep purple red, and Precious Metal, a pretty, bronze-y metallic.
Aren't they lovely for Fall and Winter? And I got both for less than $5.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Spring 2011 color forecast
It's kind of confusing to start thinking of Spring 2011 when around these parts it's not even cold enough to be considered Fall 2010!
But our kind friends at Pantone have compiled the colors that designers are naming as the top 10 for women's wear:
What do you think?
My favorite on that chart is definitely Beeswax, which is pretty close to the color I chose for my bathroom almost a year ago. For wearing, however, I stay away from yellows, and would not wear Lavender or Peapod, either. Russet would be my absolute favorite, with Honeysuckle and Coral Rose following.
I put together this little board with some items in Pantone's picks - enjoy!
But our kind friends at Pantone have compiled the colors that designers are naming as the top 10 for women's wear:
What do you think?
My favorite on that chart is definitely Beeswax, which is pretty close to the color I chose for my bathroom almost a year ago. For wearing, however, I stay away from yellows, and would not wear Lavender or Peapod, either. Russet would be my absolute favorite, with Honeysuckle and Coral Rose following.
I put together this little board with some items in Pantone's picks - enjoy!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Fall Goodies
What are you buying this fall? I hear the same mantra everywhere I go:
Military, Lace, Plaid.
Military, Lace, Plaid.
Miliplary, Place, Tad. Oh shit.
Do you understand now how my grocery trips get so complicated? When you're trying to remember "eggs, rice milk, orange chicken, bread" you're just bound to screw up.
Some pretties I have had my eye on for this fall:
Everything on this board is $50 or less - mostly from my home away from home, Old Navy.
What fall style are you yearning for?
Military, Lace, Plaid.
Military, Lace, Plaid.
Miliplary, Place, Tad. Oh shit.
Do you understand now how my grocery trips get so complicated? When you're trying to remember "eggs, rice milk, orange chicken, bread" you're just bound to screw up.
Some pretties I have had my eye on for this fall:
Everything on this board is $50 or less - mostly from my home away from home, Old Navy.
What fall style are you yearning for?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Field Trip: The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
With my two boys in school I have found myself with a few hours of "alone time" - and any mom can tell you, that is a rare commodity indeed. Although most of those hours are still filled with errands, I have decided to visit some interesting places around my turf, and the first one was the San Jose Historic Rose Garden.
Although many plants seemed to be suffering from last week's heat wave, there were still many gorgeous roses, check some of them out:
Want to purchase some of these roses? Your chance is coming up in October at the Garden's Fall Event - details here.
Thank you for visiting some of these old beauties with me!
Although many plants seemed to be suffering from last week's heat wave, there were still many gorgeous roses, check some of them out:
Want to purchase some of these roses? Your chance is coming up in October at the Garden's Fall Event - details here.
Thank you for visiting some of these old beauties with me!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Much maligned
Much derided, much mocked, much scoffed at.
I'm talking about appliques.
I know, the visions of Aunt Hilda's Christmas sweater come to mind, or a little girl's jacket with pink unicorns and fairies on it. But nowadays, with the revival of embellishment, appliques can be (key word is CAN) the finishing touch for a garment or decorative item in the home.
Given my love for all things fleur de lis, my first applique project was a little pillow:
I bought the fabric from the remnant bin and it was $1.82. You can't tell very well on the pic but it has metallic thread running through it and it makes for a sweet accent. Here it is on my bed - the duvet cover set was a gift from my sister, so the new bed look cost me under $5.
The applique racks ARE, sadly, mostly filled with animals and stars and too much glittery pink stuff but I'll be sure to keep scouting around to find a new treasure!
I'm talking about appliques.
I know, the visions of Aunt Hilda's Christmas sweater come to mind, or a little girl's jacket with pink unicorns and fairies on it. But nowadays, with the revival of embellishment, appliques can be (key word is CAN) the finishing touch for a garment or decorative item in the home.
Given my love for all things fleur de lis, my first applique project was a little pillow:
I bought the fabric from the remnant bin and it was $1.82. You can't tell very well on the pic but it has metallic thread running through it and it makes for a sweet accent. Here it is on my bed - the duvet cover set was a gift from my sister, so the new bed look cost me under $5.
The applique racks ARE, sadly, mostly filled with animals and stars and too much glittery pink stuff but I'll be sure to keep scouting around to find a new treasure!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Pantryfied!
Yesterday, my husband undertook a moving-the-chess-pieces type project in order to have more room in his office, and to give me more room in the laundry room and the pantry.
It is all made out of cabinets we had, so no money was spent here, just my darling's labor. On the right you can see the cat food bin. Our kitties are very talented and will open the door by themselves so we had to put it up high.
Here is the pasta/canned goods/snacks cabinet. I used to have about three times the number of canned goods, most of which were black beans. I have made an effort to use what I have, as you can see ;D
Here's the booze - we have a little wine rack in the dining room but the hard liquor goes here. It looks like a lot because my dearest darling just bought a bunch of mixers, but we really don't drink a lot.
Here is the breakfast cabinet, the bottom shelf is the rice/soy milk my youngest and I drink, plus our beloved Cheerios, and coffee/tea/cocoa and more cereal are on the top.
I love all the extra storage. I'm working on a lunch bin so I can have all the goodies for my boys' backpacks ready to grab in the mornings.
I hope everyone has a great week!
It is all made out of cabinets we had, so no money was spent here, just my darling's labor. On the right you can see the cat food bin. Our kitties are very talented and will open the door by themselves so we had to put it up high.
Here is the pasta/canned goods/snacks cabinet. I used to have about three times the number of canned goods, most of which were black beans. I have made an effort to use what I have, as you can see ;D
Here's the booze - we have a little wine rack in the dining room but the hard liquor goes here. It looks like a lot because my dearest darling just bought a bunch of mixers, but we really don't drink a lot. 
Here is the breakfast cabinet, the bottom shelf is the rice/soy milk my youngest and I drink, plus our beloved Cheerios, and coffee/tea/cocoa and more cereal are on the top.I love all the extra storage. I'm working on a lunch bin so I can have all the goodies for my boys' backpacks ready to grab in the mornings.
I hope everyone has a great week!
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