Sparkles and Stilettos

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sunday Morning Record: Maroon 5 "Hands All Over"

PERFECT record to get you going on a rainy morning (or any other morning). Listen to Misery. You'll want to put it on repeat forever.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Saturday Morning Record: Paul Simon "Graceland"

This album will change your life. I used to sing to this with my mom as a little kid.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Friday Morning Record: Rooney "Eureka"

I am starting a new segment on my blog entitled "Morning Record". It will list whatever album I happen to be listening to in the morning in hopes that you might expand your own musical horizons. Today's morning record:

"Eureka" by Rooney

What are you listening to today?

Monday, November 1, 2010

My Polyvore

OK, so I am mooching off my big sister's blog (Shiny Things Distract Me), but I too have now discovered Polyvore.

It's the coolest site ever. It allows you to make a collage of just about anything that can be found on the world wide web. You just do a search for it, and there it is. The one I've done below is just about things that make up me.

I can imagine that this will become quite addictive, so you will probably see one of these on my blog for holidays, birthdays, and whatever mood I happen to be in on a given day. Try it out for yourself- I guarantee you will be all over this thing.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Preparing for Halloween

So, I am getting ready for Halloween (and a good friend's party) and trying to get my costume all put together. This year, I am going to be a flower. I made a huge tutu skirt with fuchsia, light pink, salmon, and purple tulle. I then made a pattern out of tissue paper for the petals and altered them slightly so they look a little more organic. I'm adding kelly green leggings and flip flops and a fuchsia tank top. This will all be topped off with a headband (which of course, I added glitter to) with a big pink flower on top.

I was going back and forth about what to do with my makeup, and trying to decide if I want to go bright pink or bright green. With the urging of makeup guru and dear friend Stefanie, I decided to go bright green. I will be creating a modified version of this:

Here are the products I will be using for the eyes:

Bare Escentuals Eye Shimmer in

Oz- a beautiful emerald/ turquoise color.

Envy- a shimmery light lime green with tiny blue bits of shimmer. This over Oz is stunning.

Enlightened- a sparkly gold highlight, perfect for over the other two and as a highlight on other parts of the face. Bonus- part of the proceeds go to Leukemia/Lymphoma.

Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure- sparkles for just about anywhere, but they make a beautiful highlight.

Just thought I would share in the case that anyone is looking for fun green makeup for Halloween, or anytime.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

My Christmas List 2010

I was talking to my mother on the phone and she told me I had better get started on my Christmas list (apparently SOMEONE wants to start shopping) so I figured I would compile a wish list (just like Oprah) and maybe you'll see something that strikes your fancy as well.

1. A train case from Sephora. As you will notice on my September 14th post, I have a tiny fascination with makeup. Unfortunately, my collection has outgrown it's current case and I have makeup stuffed everywhere, and I now desperately need a new one. This is the one I've chosen.

You can find it here. Of course there many types and sizes, but this one will serve my needs perfectly.

2. Girl Meets Pearl. This is one of those beauty fix-its that will transform you from dreary to cheery in about 30 seconds. Also looks good on everyone.

Available here on Benefit Cosmetics' website.

3. This adorable Kate Spade bangle. It says things like "smile at a stranger" and the inside says "give it a whirl". I don't usually wear gold, but I think for this I could make an exception.