Holiday 2012 Haul: Alexander Wang 'Rockie'

 

My new baby...

 

 

 

Alexander Wang 'Rockie'

Black/Light Golden

$725

 

Available at:

 

Alexander Wang Website

Barney's New York

SHOPBOP

Neiman Marcus

Nordstrom

Saks Fifth Avenue

 

You can also sign up for Ebates and get cash back after purchasing this bag.

 

Check out my haul video here...

 

 



This will probably be my last blog entry of the year so....
 I hope everyone will have a happy & safe New Year!  Cheers to 2013!

SALE ALERT! Romwe Up to 30% off from November 2nd through 8th

Check out Romwe's Buyer's Pick Sale!!!

 

Up to 30% off from November 2^nd through 8^th

 

http://www.romwe.com/Buyer's-Pick-c-118.html

 

 

 

I got two items from this sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romwe Party Queen Dress Giveaway on Youtube (10/8/12 thru 10/18/12)

Romwe Party Queen Dress Giveaway for Romwe subbers on Youtube!! 2 Winners Every Day! Valid from 10/8/12 thru 10/18/12.You can take action now, the first winners will be chosen on 10/8/12.

How to join:
1, sign up on Romwe.
2, subscribe Romwe Youtube channel.
3, comment or email (Please give me them the same email address that you signed up) me via Youtube.

Notice: If you are chosen, but you don't sign up, they will have to choose another winner.

One winner will be chosen from the youtube comments following this giveaway video, and they will email the winner via Youtube.
The other one will be chosen from the emails in their Youtube email box.

 

Romwe "Free Party Queen Dress" Giveaway Valid date:09/20 - 10/04/2012

 

Get chances to win a party dress from ROMWE Facebook.

There will be 5 winners everyday. Valid date:09/20 - 10/04/2012. It's open worldwide.

 

Click here to find the rules & join:

http://www.facebook.com/Romwe.Fashion/app_200328890006489

 

 

 

 

 



SALE ALERT: 30% Off Jeffrey Campbell Litas

Time for my next pair!

Nasty Gal is having a 30% off Jeffrey Campbell Litas now through Thursday (8/17/12)!

Check it out here!



Happy 4th of July

Got my Red, White, and Blue on for the occasion!

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La Mer Collections Brown-Gold Bali Stud wrap watch, zigzag bracelets from LovelyObsessions

BTW, I won the wrap watch pictured above from a contest that La Mer Collections hosted on facebook where I wore their ring watch as a hand chain and was chosen as one of their winners...

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Here is my winning entry...

La Mer Collection's Ring Watch in Rose Gold. Buy it here.

 

Thank you La Mer Collections!!! I really love the watch!

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July!

DIY Decorative Pillows

I was asked to make some decorative pillows so I decided to sew on my Friday off.  She knew I can sew because I've gifted her a DIY pilllow in the past.  She provided the materials (i.e. fabric, thread, pillow forms, and polystuffing) so basically I am only charging her for the labor.  Problem is...I don't know how much to charge her! LOL! Help! Any ideas???

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13" High Letter/Alphabet Pillows

14" x 14" Decorative Throw Pillows

16" x 16" Decorative Pillows

Arm Swaggin (6/18/12 thru 6/21/12)

This week's arm swagg...

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6/18/12

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Charter Club Gold/Pink Enamel Hinge Bangle (Macy's), DIY Ball Chain Bracelets, Michael Kors Argyle Logo Rose Gold Watch (Nordstrom)

6/19/12

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DIY Cobra Stitch Bracelet, Clear Stretch Bracelet (gifted), DIY Cross Beaded Bracelet, DIY Macrame Beaded Bracelet, LA MER Collections Nude Double Wrap Watch (ideeli.com)

6/20/12

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ZigZag Ivory Bangle (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), DIY Rhinestone Rondelles Suede Bracelet, DIY Ball Chain Bracelet, Skull Stretch Bracelet (Macy's), Juicy Couture 'Rich Girl' Watch in Chocolate

6/21/12

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ZigZag Red Bangle (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), Spiked Bracelet in Rose Gold (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), LA MER Collections Black/Rose Gold Malibu Chain Wrap Watch (karmaloop.com)

Shoutout to Maria B. of Lovely Obsessions Blog/Jewelry!  I love the items in her online store!  Superb customer service and super fast shipping! 

Check out her blog:  Lovely Obsessions Blog

Check out her online store:  Lovely Obsessions Jewelry Store

Arm Swaggin (6/11/12 thru 6/15/12)

Arm Swag Du Jour

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6/11/12

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Pyramid bracelet from Forever 21, DIY Ball chain bracelet, DIY skull bead bracelet, Coach Multi-color watch, and chevron stacking rings from Target

6/12/12

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H&M bracelet, Target bracelet, DIY Shamballa bracelet, and Michael Kors 'Garret' chronograph watch in silver from Nordstrom

6/13/12

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DIY Ombre Chain bracelet, DIY Macrame bead bracelet, DIY Mint cord and chain bracelet, and Michael Kors Two-Tone (Gold/Tortoise) 'Jet Set' watch from Bloomingdales

6/14/12

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Zigzag Bangles from Lovely Obsessions Jewelry, DIY Cobra Braid Chain bracelet, Golden Goose Bracelet from Jewelmint, and Juicy Couture 'Rich Girl' watch in Chocolate from Nordstrom

6/15/12

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Ocean blue zigzag bangle from fashionjewelryla.com, DIY ball chain bracelet, DIY skull bead bracelet, ivory zigzag bangle from Lovely Obsessions Jewelry, and Michael Kors 'Garret' chronograph watch in Rose Gold from Nordstom

I'm obsessing over these zigzag/chevron style bangles and rings and have been constantly in the hunt for the brightly colored ones! I hope ASOS and Foreign Exchange Clothing will put them back in stock!

Above Knuckle Rings

Got my rings today in the mail! i loooove!

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I used the MULTISIZER that I got from ebay to determine the sizes that I want (2, 2.5, and 3).

I got my eyes on the 'Wishbone Above Knuckle Ring' next!

French Toast with Caramelized Apples & Foie Gras Pate

I got some "Bloc de foie gras" from a friend when she went to Europe and here is how I served it...

French Toast with Caramelized Apples & Foie Gras Pate

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French Toast Recipe

butter

batter - egg (beaten), milk, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon

bread of choice - sliced

Melt butter in a skillet or pan, soak bread in batter;

Fry until brown on both sides.

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Caramelized Apples Recipe

butter

apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into rings

sugar

ground cinnamon

lemon juice

Melt butter in skillet or pan, add apples, and sprinkle with sugar;

Saute apples, stirring frequently until tender;

Sprinke more sugar, ground cinnamon, and add lemon juice.

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I simply added the foie gras on the center!

Sooo yum!!!





DIY Ball Chain Bracelets

DIY Ball Chain Bracelets

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MATERIALS

Ball Chains

Hemp or Braiding Cords

Credits to this youtube video tutorial...

Super Easy 'Acid Wash' Nails

ACID WASH NAILS

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1:  Apply 2 to 3 coats of blue polish, let it dry;

Step 2:  Apply 1 coat of white polish, let it dry;

Step 3:  Dip Q-tip in acetone and gently rub on each nails for the 'acid wash' effect, let it dry then apply clear top coat



DIY Caviar Nails

DIY Caviar Nails

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PRODUCTS USED:

Base Coat - Seche Vite

2nd Coat - China Glaze 'Black Diamond'

Black Micro Beads - 12 colors set from ebay

i love!!!

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

only $10



NORDSTROM SHOE SALE ALERT: Jeffrey Campbell 'Tardy' Boot for 50% Off

I used my $20 Nordstrom Note on this...

Jeffrey Campbell 'Tardy' Boot

Color:  Ice

Original Price: $199.95

Currently on sale for: $99

I actually got the pair before it went on clearance sale so I requested for price adjustment.  Nordies' Custome Service is the BEST!



Happy 2012! Holiday Recap

Happy LATE New Year to all!

I took a short break from the blogosphere and youtube-land during the holidays. Here's a quick recap...

DECEMBER 17 - 27

Flew to Colorado Springs to visit my brother and his family.  They recently had a baby boy. He is the first grandson/nephew in the family so we're all super excited to see him...

@ the COS airport

@ the Christmas tree farm

 

@ Garden of the Gods Park

@ US Airforce Academy Chapel

@ US Airforce Academy

@ US Olympic Training Center

@ Seven Falls

@ Ghost Town Museum

@ Manitou Cliff Dwellings

@ Miramont Castle

@ Old Colorado City

Christmas Pic with Santa

and here's baby Mason...

JANUARY 2012

Got some Feng Shui Charms for New Year for good luck, prosperity, and protection

Started reading this book. Book club anyone? LOL!

Got my 2nd Glam Bag! I've been loving their samples so far!
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Got my January 2012 Birchbox

Watched WICKED again...this time @ Pantages Theater.
I'm glad I saw it again because I got to see my favorite GALINDA/GLINDA (Katie Rose Clarke) play the part! ELPHABA (Mamie Parris) is great too!

Also got this Wicked Shirt.  I hesitated at first because of the price but got it anyway.

BUY HERE

Check out my OOTD wearing this shirt...