Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Want #Unique Nails 4 the #Holidays?



I have recently been trying to brainstorm some ideas for complete looks for the Christmas holiday and have been successful in finding the clothing portion of things. But when it came to the accessories, it became a little bit repetitive with the selections in the stores, so I decided to search online instead. I came across this nail polish shop called Kaayli Nails on Etsy.com and I must say that I am very impressed! For those that aren't familiar with Etsy.com, it is your go to site for all things unique and handmade. 


I saw the Pure Gold polish (above) and I fell in love instantly! 


Then, I scrolled down and saw the large array of colors from Sea Green (above) to Pink Glaze, every color stood out in their own unique way. 


The creator of Kaayli Nails is Rebekah in San Diego, CA., who got bored with the usual colors available in stores and decided to create her own, unique and high end polish line. Her polishes would make a great gift because they all come in a cute, mini polish bottle and you have the option of just purchasing one at $4.50, a duo for $7.50, a trio at $10.50 or a quad set of polishes for $13.50! Great prices for you to split the the polishes between yourself and to gift them out to every lady that you know!


In the pic below, I have created an entire look showcasing how both the Pure Gold polish and the Sea Green polish can work for two different looks for the same woman--A busy mom on Christmas trying to make it to visit a few family members homes during the day with the kids with enough time to make it to an after hours Christmas party with the girls!  


*****FOR MORE INFO ON KAAYLI NAILS, VISIT HER ETSY SHOP AT: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaayliNails ALSO, KAAYLI NAIL FINISH IS RUNNING A CONTEST ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2013 WHERE THREE LUCKY WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A $10 KAAYLI NAIL FINISH GIFT CERTIFICATE! THE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 2. 2014 AND WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED THE SAME DAY. VISIT THE SAME LINK ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE CONTEST!!!*****

-Shawnna




Need a #Unique, Handmade Necklace 4 the Holidays?


As we all know, the holidays have sprung up on us (very quickly might I add) and I am definitely stumped when it comes to figuring out what to get my friends and family for gifts. So, I came across this very cool shop called EternalGirl on Etsy.com. For those that aren't familiar with Etsy.com, it is your go to site for all things unique and handmade and I absolutely LOVE this jewelry shop! I saw this Libra necklace (and I am a Libra btw!) and I just couldn't resist! The artwork is all handmade by Julia, a local D.C. area artist who draws her inspirations from Henna and Mehndi art. Every piece is made with love and she has a connection with each piece that she creates, which shows in the detail of her work (seen in the above pic). With the necklaces, you not only have the option of two different chain lengths (18 inches or 24 inches and I got the 24 inch necklace), but you can also get it customized in a different color, which makes this a great personalized gift for a friend or family member for only $15!

In the pic below, I have created an entire look showcasing the Libra necklace and how I would personally wear the necklace for the holidays! The necklace has a bohemian look to it in my opinion, so I created a Boho-Chic look that suits it very well, while also making the necklace stand out! 

*****FOR MORE INFO ON THE ETERNALGIRL JEWELRY LINE, VISIT HER ETSY SHOP AT: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EternalGirl*****


-Shawnna

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Victoria Jackson (@VJMakeup) #Foundation Duo



In the picture above, I am wearing Foundation Duo - "The No Make Up" Make-Up® in Tan and I must say that for someone who is a beginner when it comes to makeup, this was very easy to apply and came out looking really great!





The coverage is very good for me, as I have suffered from acne as a teen, as well as an adult. I also have uneven skin tone and this foundation gives me that balance that I need and it looks very natural while concealing the darkness and bags under my eyes!

























Like the title says, it is a duo, which makes it a great foundation that blends well and matches your complexion without adding a whole bunch of layers. I only added a little bit of blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner and a tiny bit of bronzer to top it off, as well as tinted lipgloss. The sponge applicator that comes with the duo has a very rich, velvety feel to it which makes the whole process of applying the foundation an AWESOME experience!!!








As a mom, this foundation is very convenient, since I am always kinda in rush mode when getting ready in the morning. This look only took me about 6 minutes to complete and my only wish is that I would have gotten the "Dark" foundation instead of the "Tan", but I am only a beginner when it comes to makeup so that was my mistake! A little bit of bronzer actually made the Tan foundation match better with my complexion, so I was happy that I had some on hand! Other than that, if you are a woman of color like myself, stick with the Dark color, blend accordingly and your face will turn out looking FLAWLESS!!!



*****FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VICTORIA JACKSON COSMETICS, VISIT THE WEBISTE AT: http://www.vmakeup.com ALSO, IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST, YOU CAN GET 20% OFF!!!! JUST USE THE CODE-BLOG2013*****

-Shawnna

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Live for Love

FRM ME 2 U Boutique Holiday Mixer

 
 
 
I came across this Holiday Mixer and Canned Food drive this afternoon for a local boutique that just recently opened up just off Georgia Ave., not too far from the Georgia Ave. metro station. I'm always one who will do things for a good cause, so bring in some canned goods to help out the less fortunate this holiday season and in return, you'll get 10% off your purchase of this boutique's FABULOUS clothes and accessories! I actually walked past this boutique a couple of weeks ago while coming home from a kids birthday party and I must say that I love the 2 dresses that were on display in the window; very unique with a classic flair! I also took a look at the online shop and there are the most unique Chloe shoes that I've seen all year! Hope to see you there!
 
-Shawnna