It’s Friday. You’ve earned it. You’ve hauled yourself out of bed day after day after day this week, {okay just a few days – still, it feels like a lot} and you’re ready for a break. Now all you have to decide is what to wear this weekend. You have a few options: door #1 is casual boyfriend sweats and a stack of good books. Door #2 is the farmers market with your sweetie, and door #3 is a sexy…
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series Purse is from Cathy. This one is awesome. If you love this series and want more of it, submit your purse. Take two photos of your purse {NICE, CLEAR, NOT-BLURRY ONES} one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a listing of the contents to: allison AT petitelefant DOT com I’m in the process of cleaning out the garage, tubs and tubs and boxes and boxes of stuff. I came across…
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from Jennie. Thank you! If you love this series and want more of it, submit your purse. Take two photos of your purse {NICE, CLEAR, NOT-BLURRY ONES} one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a listing of the contents to: allison AT petitelefant DOT com My bag is a waxed canvas and leather tote by LAMB. Contents: blue studded wallet camera in black and white case camera charger…
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I’m curious what you use for skin care in your life. I’ve used a variety of anything and everything from Aspirin to olive oil to to try and help this mug of mine look illuminated in any way possible. I blame my kids, they destroyed everything lovely about my superficial appearance years ago and I’ve tried everything since to get it back. BeautyMint, one of the divisions of the stylish company BeachMint, asked me to try some products from their…
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This week’s What’s In Your Purse Series is from Lindsey. I love this one, thank you! If you love this series and want more of it, submit your purse. Take two photos of your purse {NICE, CLEAR, NOT-BLURRY ONES} one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a listing of the contents to: allison AT petitelefant DOT com The purse is a Cynthia Rowley Tote-I’ve had it for almost 5 years, it’s well-traveled. Items: Small canvas bag (computer…
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It’s technically almost Spring. Well no that’s a complete lie, it’s not almost Spring, but we’re within spitting distance of some sunshine in our lives, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for some color. Luckily OPI has your back, as they usually do with this sort of thing. The new Holland OPI 2012 collection is amazing, and choc-a-bloc full of hot new colors for Spring. I’m personally planning on wearing Red Lights Ahead….Where? on my toes all Summer…
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from Anne. Thank you!
If you love this series and want more of it, submit your purse. Take two photos of your purse {NICE, CLEAR, NOT-BLURRY ONES} one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a listing of the contents to:
allison AT petitelefant DOT com
Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!
Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is coming up. Don’t throw things at me, I didn’t invent the whole shenanigan. I just work here. Love it or hate it, it’s time to get spiffy for a night of romance. Valentine’s is all about making that perfect love connection, or renewing the one you’ve got, or lounging around in holey sweats and your ex-boyfriend’s t-shirt while you watch romantic comedies with a pint of ice cream in your lap. It’s your day,…
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Finding longer lasting lip color is like happening upon a pasture full of unicorns. It just doesn’t happen. Everyone talks about it like it’s no big thing, “Oh my amazing lipstick? My girl at the {muffled muffled, garble garble} counter just keeps it in stock for me. I don’t even know what it’s called! *giggle*” Liar. If girlfriend has perfect lipstick all through dinner, she’s got a secret up her sleeve she doesn’t want you to know about. Especially if…
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