Look da semana!!!

Vestidinho fofo para a mamãe!!!!!

Easter by Terrain

A few favorite Easter finds from Terrain.

Michael Kors Pink Dress

Size: 8

Current Bid: $31.00 (3 Bids - reserve not met)

S&H: $9.50

Ends: March 31, 2011; 1:50PM PST (4:50PM EST)

I know I just bought a hotpink dress, but so what?!  Love the balance of boobs vs. length, but upon closer inspection, I realized this leaves the ass practically bare (see the last pic…closely).  Seriously, how does one wear this dress w/o their asscrack showing?

Already listed before, bids went up to $66 before it ended, still at reserve not met.  I hate these kinds of auctions - what is the point of a secret reserve price other than to frustrate would-be buyers?

T, 3/31/11:  Seller HAS to lower at some pt.  Ehh, your pink N.Miller is better -- way more versatile, amazing price, and actually wearable.

Wishlist: Karina Grimaldi Beverly Hills Dress

Color: Purple Missoni (is that even allowed?!)

Price: $239 (Black Label Boutique)

In my neverending (and fruitless) search for the Missoni dress from theSartorialist (seriously, it is killing me), I came across this dress.  I have a few Karina Grimaldi items in my ShopBop wishlist, but this really takes the cake.  A couple of years ago, I would have thought nothing of dropping $250 on a dress.  Alas, now I am too cheap and stubborn about my cheapness, and must wait, perhaps forever.  Sigh…it's just so beautiful!

T, 3/31/11:  Woo, a maxi!!!  See, I think we can spend a little more with these lesser known brands, which are more unlikely to appear on ebay . . . maybe not $250, but when it goes on sale . . . of course, I've learned never to doubt your ebay skillz.

J. Crew Featherweight Crystal Cardigan

Size: L (NWT with defects: small stains that I will try my magic Tide pen on)

Ending Price: $8.50 (4 Bids)

S&H: $3.99

Ended: March 29, 2011; 9:50PM PST (March 30, 2011; 12:50AM EST)

RAINBOW cardigan collection - step 1!

AND

thanks to that awesome groupon deal, this only cost me $7 =)

T, 3/31/11:  I'm a dirty, dirty grl, but the ink stain bothers me.  Even though it'll prob come out and you can't see it.  Meaning, I'm retarded.  CONGRATS on completing your first step of operation rainbow!!!

Diane von Furstenberg Red Vintage RE7 Lingerie Dress

 

Size: 4
Material: Polyblend
Armpit To Armpit: 15"
Waist: 15"

Starting Bid: $29.99, 0 Bids
S&H: $7.99
Ends: March 24, 2011; 4:50PM PST (7:50PM EST)

Okay, so what if it's lingerie, it doesn't look see through, right?!  I'm afraid it might be super thin, but it doesn't look that way either.  I've been wanting a red/gold maxi ever since I came across a WCAGA maxi on ebay, but I didn't wanna pay $30 for something with a broken strap (granted, my hale bob has a broken strap too and it works fine, but it was all me!  I wanna do the damage to my own shit.).  I've never been thrilled about one shoulder dresses, but hell, I need to try something new.  Not too worried about the waist; I'll belt.  In sum, style I want + brand I lurve + vtg + price I'm good with . . . AHHH!!!  My first vtg dvf?!?!?!?!  Will the search FINALLY be over?!

Same day update:  Seller replied, in relevant part, "The length from top of shoulder to end hem is 52 inches long. No, the fabric is not see through."

I MUST HAVE!!!  All my maxis are 52-53" . . . THIS IS PERFECT!!!

3/24/2011:  I won at starting bid ($29.99).  I had bid $32, because I didn't want to pay more than $40 total for a poly dress.  This was listed twice before:  first time was $99.99 with a buy-it-now of $169.99; second time was $49.99 with a buy-it-now of $99.99. 

A weird calm has washed over me.  My nearly three year journey has finally come to an end; I was determined not to let this drag to five years, the amount of time it took me to find the perfect pair of turquoise pumps.  I remember wanting a vtg dvf ever since August/September 2008, when I read an article about how all the "it," fashion forward girls in NY had one.  I even visited one of the vtg stores in soho known for carrying them; I don't remember anything else about it.  So this isn't a silk wrap, and it's from her lingerie collab, but it should hold me for now.  The way my vintage calf hair leopard bottega keeps me from desperately wanting a woven one.

I.  Am.  Finally.  Done.  Siiiiiiiiigh.

A -- 3/25/11: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!  Omg I can't believe you finally did it.  Even tho you know I am not in love w/the weird shoulder thing, I believe you will find a way to make this work.  (your weird calm, however, is kinda freaking me out haha!)  Ungaro!  Vtg DVF!  What's next in our journey to total closet identicalness?!

T, 3/30/11:  Man, after Chanel skirt and KC, I def consider this dress a success, despite the probs.  First, seller is slightly retarded -- she had listed the dress as a sz 4 and a polyblend.  Dress tag says sz small and 100% polyester (which prob means I couldn't have gotten any smaller, since xs didn't exist back then).  Second, about half a foot of the hem is coming apart, and I've emailed the seller just letting her know.  Third, dress is a little loose; not sure if it's worth getting altered; I've used a bobby pin pinning the underarm smaller for now, which seems to hold well.

Now . . . onto the good.  The dress is seriously beautiful; it's almost too beautiful for me to deem it casual!  I can't believe ppl used to wear shit like this to bed -- the material is so thick and doesn't feel cheap at all, despite being 100% polyester.  I always loved how dvf has specific darts/vertical hems to add shape/drape/fit . . . and this is no different.  Things really were made well back in the day!

Lançamentos Natura!!!

Oi meninas, alguns lançamentos da Natura, vamos conhecê-los:

Natura Plant Hidratação Reparadora.

Natura Plant acaba de relançar sua linha Hidratação Reparadora, que ganhou, além de novas embalagens, formulações exclusivas e novos produtos.

Indicada para cabelos secos ou ressecados, a nova linha Natura Plant Hidratação Reparadora traz tratamento completo que fortalece os fios de dentro para r fora graças ao exclusivo sistema de blindagem inteligente.

“Esta tecnologia, enriquecida com sérum concentrado de quinoa, permite que os nutrientes sejam transportados para o interior do fio ao mesmo tempo em que consegue selar as cutículas, garantindo proteção contra agentes externos e hidratação prolongada aos cabelos”, explica Federico Kladt, gerente de desenvolvimento de produto, da Natura.

O novo sistema promove hidratação na medida certa para a necessidade de cada fio e por isso não deixa aspecto pesado às madeixas.  
                          

 Hidratante de Banho com Enxágue Natura Tododia.

A linha Natura Tododia propõe mais uma vez a transformação da rotina em experiências que trazem prazer e bem-estar, ampliando o universo dos cuidados pessoais, com o lançamento de três novos Hidratantes de Banho.

O Hidratante de Banho com Enxágue Natura Tododia - uma nova e rápida maneira de cuidar da pele do corpo - alia a praticidade necessária, devido à correria do dia a dia, ao cuidado de hidratação e perfumação.

Nas versões Macadâmia, Pêssego e Frutas Vermelhas, o produto tem consistência leve e de fácil aplicação. Sua fórmula é enriquecida com emolientes vegetais, proteínas de arroz, cereais e vitaminas E e B5 que nutrem intensamente a pele, evitando o ressecamento.

Natura Chronos relança produtos para limpeza e tonificação da pele.

Acreditando na beleza de verdade, que não cabe em padrões ou ideais de perfeição, Natura Chronos renova seu portfólio e traz novidades para os itens de limpeza, tonificação e esfoliação da pele. 

A linha relança os produtos de cuidado diário facial com fórmulas que combinam ativos e tecnologias para que cada mulher possa eleger o tratamento mais adequado à sua pele, a partir de suas necessidades específicas.

 

São seis novos produtos que compreendem os três passos para preparar a pele e potencializar o tratamento cosmético: limpeza, esfoliação e tonificação. Para Peles Mistas a Oleosas, a linha traz a Espuma de Limpeza Refrescante, o Sabonete Gel Limpeza Intensiva e a Loção Adstringente Reguladora. Já as peles normais a secas, podem ser tratadas pela Emulsão Cremosa de Limpeza e pela Loção Tônica Protetora. Para a esfoliação intensa o Creme Microesfoliante Purificante pode ser usado por todos os tipos de pele. 

O destaque fica para as novas fórmulas, como a Espuma de Limpeza Refrescante, que possui sensorial exclusivo, e a Loção Adstringente Reguladora, que chega para atender a necessidade de tonificação de peles mistas a oleosas.

Natura é fina meninas!!!!! Bjussss!!!

Outfit Post: Trying to Wear Color on a Gloomy Day

I wore this outfit the other day when it was pretty gloomy outside...it's funny how the weather often dictates the clothing I choose to wear.  I put on the turquoise sweater and red belt after I realized how dull my color choices were.  I think this outfit could use a red umbrella or something!

 sweater ~ urban outfitters

blouse ~ vintage

skirt ~ vintage

belt ~ vintage

socks ~ target

boots ~ aldo

necklace ~ I've had since childhood, maybe from my Grandma

SWAGG ZA LEO -AFANDE SELE

                         

AFANDE SELE HII STYLE YAKE YA VIATU NI NOUMA, RANGI 2TOFAUTI LOL

Chanel 1980s Vintage Navy Blazer

Size: 4

Material: 100% wool outer; 95% silk and 5% lycra lining

Bust: 30"

Waist: 26"

Hips: 32"

Starting Bid: $275, 0 Bids

Buy It Now: $450

S&H: not listed, seller is in Canada

Ends: March 29, 2011; 1:30PM PST (4:30PM EST)

I've always admired the way you buy jackets/coats/blazers online with ease.  I've also always had a huge problem with fit, where 2 of 5 of my blazers were professionally altered.  One blazer runs 14" armpit to armpit (it's just a shell with no lining); three blazers run 15" armpit to armpit; and the remaining blazer runs 16" armpit to armpit (a little loose, but not enough for me to alter).  Meaning, this should be okay . . .

I really wouldn't want to bid more than $100, though, just bc this is a HUGE risk for me . . . even though this is Chanel, and I've easily plopped $200 on each of my theory blazers.  Gah, the perils of online shopping . . .

Update:  Seller says $15 shipping to US.

A -- 3/27/11: Love the color, love the hardware, loveCHANEL.  A lil uncertain on the length - where would this hit on you?  It could possibly look a lil sailor-ish, but then that's not a bad look!  If you can get for $100, I would approve.

T, 3/27/11:  Seller says it's 29" from back of neck to hem, and tag says 38.  In any case, someone already bid, so I guess I prob won't get it.

T, 3/29/11:  Sigh, ended at $275, with 1 bid. 

Errar é humano!!!!

I aí meninas, hoje eu estava observando que até as ameeegas finas que sempre aparecem com looks arrasadores de lindos, também tem seus dias de "Como Assim???", se é que vcs me entendem rsrsrs, tipo, brigaram com seus personal stylists, confiram:

Não entendi a proposta.

A cauda parece que foi improviso.

Péssimo...

Isso tudo é frio?

Essa menina, francamente, cada dia looks mais duvidosos, apesar de ser pretinho.

Sério, esse foi o look do evento.

Gostaram da embalagem???

Ficou estranho essa manga-luva, luva-manga.

Alguém convidou essa cauda??

Essa blusinha, essa saia, a sandália, não conversaram.

O sapato é bonito, o vestido...deixa eu pensar....achei meio breguinha.

É minha gente, com certeza errar é humano, e vc???? Tah errando muito hehehe???? Bjussss!!!!

Fresh Wood Flowers

In home staging, I love using fresh flowers in homes, but it isn't always possible. What if the property is vacant? What if the home owners don't want to keep replacing flowers? Here's a fun, colorful solution that won't wither and die on you:)

Rustic Wood Flowers

Uncommon

BEYONCE FIRES HER DAD!!!

Mathew knowles ambae ni baba yake beyonce ameachishwa kazi na mwanae.Mathew alikuwa manager wa beyonce tangu alipoanza uanamziki,ametangaza leo lady b kwamba ametengana na baba yake kwenye swala zima la mziki,sababu hakusema ,kunarumours zilitoka kwamba baba yake alikuwa anamcheats mkewe na mwishowe wazazi wake wali dervorce na hili swala lilimgusa mno mana beyonce yupo karibu sana na mama yake.baba yake anasema anaheshimu mawazo ya mwanae na anamtakia kila lakheri.


                                     
                                                   BEYONCE NA BABA YAKE

                                  
                                     BEYONCE NA WAZAZI WAKE

UNIC DRESS TOKA KILLY MUSIC AWARD 2011

  MONALISA KILLED DRESS  

         

     JOKATE ALICHAGUA RANGI NZURI YA VIATU NA GOWN .

Hawa ndio waliovaa kipeke kwenye kili music awards 2011 na walipendeza kiukweli ,kuna wengine wengi walipendeza sema style za nguo zilikuwa zikijirudia rudi ,mona na jokate ndio walio nivutia upande wangu.

Novidade: "Shine Gloss 3D", Maxiline!!!

Ameeeegas queridas, a Maxiline lançará na feria internacional de beleza e estética Hair Brasil, esse produtchinho que promete efeito tridimensional nos cabelos, com partículas de brilho que proporcionam ainda luminosidade. O produto é rico em proteína e, por isso, proporciona restauração ao fio do cabelo, hidratando e diminuindo o aspecto de ponta dupla, fino heimm.

O efeito tridimensional de movimento do cabelo é dado com partículas de brilho. O ideal é não utilizar fonte de calor após o uso, como escova ou chapinha.

A Hair Brasil será realizada entre os dias 2 a 5 de abril , em São Paulo, com 75 mil profissionais e participação de 15 países. Com certeza, outros lançamentos para nossa alegria, estarão acontecendo na feira, aguardamos então as demais novidades.

Jornal À Tribuna

Vintage Dress Lots on Ebay

 As I am setting up my studio, I have been sorting merchandise and supplies.  I need to clear some things out, so I listed some lots on Ebay.  I plan to list more over the next week or so, but the five dress lots are already up.  You can view them HERE.