Spring is close, or so I hear. I’ll believe it when I see it people. Still, I’m dreaming of the days when I can wear a really cute, fair weather outfit without the benefit of a space heater at my feet. Here’s my daydream of a casual spring outfit for women. It’s still all about the nautical theme for women, hence the striped scarf. The yellow is just to help us all remember what colors flowers really are,…
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You’ve always wanted to know how to apply cream highlighter right? You do know what that is, yes? I thought so. You’re so savvy like that. Grab a tube of cream highlighter, or a pen and paper, and we’re off to the makeup races!
I’m taking a long overdue sick day today, but I wanted to point you to some cool stuff to keep you entertained. I’m all about keeping you happy, I really do love you that much. This week on BabyCenter‘s Momformation blog I wrote about guilt. As in, leaving it all behind. Feeling guilt free about having a nanny. Amen. I was pretty opinionated about this year’s Oscar fashion. Have you ever wondered how to make an Inspiration Board? The kind…
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This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from Leadia at Breeder’s Digest. Thanks Leadia. If you’re interested in submitting your purse to this series send me an email: allisonATpetitelefantDOTcom with two photos of your purse: one of the outside, one of the inside. Send me a listing of the contents so we all know what we’re looking at. — Here’s what’s in my purse! I have 5 kids, and one still in diapers so as hard as I…
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I do realize we have important world events happening right now. Hosni Mubarak is no longer the president of Egypt, Muammar Gaddafi is about to be overthrown in Libya, and there’s been a terrible earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. It seems more than a little trivial to talk about a handful of Hollywood celebrities strutting down a red carpet before they all give each other awards, but it is what it is. Watching the red carpet before the Oscars is…
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It turns out you all still love this series, so we’ll just keep on going until you’re good and ready to be done with it. Meanwhile, here’s your purse this week. A day late and a dollar short, but I’m here all week! Kachow! This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series is from faithful reader and commenter Tami Warner from Tami’s Eclectic Corner. Love that Tami. If you want to submit your purse, let’s do this thing. Send two photos…
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The next photo shoot I’m doing with my friend Ed is a Vintage Barber Shop commercial. We’re shooting in a barber shop in Salt Lake City that’s been around since the 1950’s. I can’t wait to see how it turns out. Here’s my inspiration board for the shoot. here’s where I found the: Barber Pole, Barber Jacket, Florsheim Wingtip Oxford, Vintage Men’s Eyeglasses, Wool Trousers
I’ll stoop to any level of non-makeup-ed gorgeousness to help you with your beauty regimen, this video about how to wax your eyebrows at home being no exception. Please to enjoy. Supplies you need to wax your eyebrows at home: tub of wax clean Popsicle stick baby powder strips of torn muslin fabric, 2-3″ long, 1/2″ wide
I’ll get to fashion week in New York one of these days, if it’s the last thing I do. But in the meantime, I’m watching all the fashion shows from my phone, reading all the tweets from those in attendance, and swooning over the newest collections for Spring 2011. I have too many favorites to mention, but these are the highlights. Also, something to note: lace, leather, fur, and big colors are all hot. Big time. Not going anywhere. Left:…
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