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MMS Design Studio Bags: Why I Love(d) Mine (Update: Hinges Break a LOT)
Monday, September 12th, 2011
I took a trip to Marshalls last week and picked up a perfect, perfect bag. It’s a MMS Design Studio bag. The retail cost was $55.00 and i got it for just $29.99.
EDIT: So, the hinges on this bag have broken TWICE. This speaks, to me, of shotty workmanship and I don’t think I’d buy another MMS Design Studio Bag again.
Why I love this bag is because it’s not overly big, but it fits nicely over my shoulder and stays there with a sturdy (and smart) double strap. The zipper pulls are large, flat and silver (aka stylish), and the pockets are lined in a sweet black and white print. The colors of the leather are also deeply and richly hued. It feels absolutely sturdy and looks fashionable, and there’s nothing I don’t like about it. I suspect the brand does all sorts of great stuff. Have you seen other MMS bags? I haven’t seen a ton, actually. But I hope to see more in the future.
I wouldn’t have been surprised if the retail price had said it was more like $70.00. But for the price of a bag you could get at Target (and I don’t knock Target as a whole, except their bags are awfully pretty flimsy) I got one that had both the look and feel up a much more expensive bag from a department store. MMS label even has a fun logo with the scrollwork stuff. All in all: A+ until further notice.
... Read MoreCrest 3D White Strips Review – Decent, but not Magical
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Attending big events like weddings mean there’s going to be lots of pictures going on. This is why my Mom felt like whitening her teeth before an upcoming wedding of my cousin’s was mandatory for herself. With the help of Crest 3D 2 Hour Express Whitestrips, she was able to do this the DAY OF the wedding, so that was nice. However, she was not a fan of these. Deciding I owed it to you guys to figure this out, I also did a treatment. I wasn’t incredibly impressed, either, to be honest. These are okay, but not amazing.
Here is her BEFORE smile:
Here is her AFTER smile:
I did not purposefully intend for her to have no makeup on in the first picture and then have it on in the second, that’s just how it worked out when I was there to photograph her. As you can see, her teeth aren’t dramatically whiter in the af ... Read More
What is a Midi Skirt? And how to Shop 2011 Styles
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Now that it’s a trend, lots of people seem to be asking “okay, what is a midi skirt?” Well, I want you to think about Mad Men. No, not just because it’s an amazing show, but because women in the 60′s wore midi skirts. A Midi skirt is a calf-length that is either flared or more tapered in a pencil cut style. It shows just enough skin that it can be perfect for almost any season. As long as it comes to your knee and stays above your ankles, it’s a midi skirt.
Stylish Daniel J Robson told Telegraph.Co.Uk that, “With this length it is all about whether you’re a Betty or a Joan,Are you wholesome, feminine and full-skirted, or knowing, alluring and wiggling in a fitted pencil shape?”For Midi Skirt inspiration check out pictures of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
If we listen to ASOS (and why not!) they say: “Take your midi skirt into the new season with a pair of winter sandals. Full A-line shapes worn with a chunky tan wedge retain a nod to the ‘70s, while a hip-skimming, midi-length pencil skirt looks fresh teamed with ankle socks and platform sandals.”
Midi Skirts 2011 on Sale:Reformed by The Reformation for Urban Renewal Maiden Skirt $5 ... Read More
Crest 3D White Strips Review – Before the Application Action!
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
My Mom is a total sweetie. She works herself to the BONE and never has any time for anything. Seriously, I’m not sure when she’s finding time to bathe and this concerns me! (Kidding.) As she gets more invested in work, she has stopped paying attention to certain things like makeup and doing her hair every day (doing = using curlers). Of course, when there’s an event, the game changes. She has a wedding to attend soon, but no time to prepare for it. This means she’ll be running around for a couple hours before she has to go, trying to remember which eyeshadow she likes and which bra she likes to wear with her favorite Gap top from 4 years ago. And while she’s running around doing these 370 things, she can be whitening her teeth. It only takes 2 hours with the new Express Whitestrips from Crest.
And whitening her teeth is something she likes to do, because she drinks lots of coffee and can get self conscious about her smile. So, when I got a package of these whitestrips to sample, I told her she could be the first one to try them out. And I’m going to post her Crest 3d white strips review for you guys.
What makes these new white strips better is that they’re supposed to grip to your teeth in a tighter way (there are “notches that wrap and conform to teeth” ... Read More
How to Create a Canopy Bed for Cheap! DIY
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Spencer Hastings of Pretty Little Liars has a great canopy bed, but they’re expensive!
ikea 2011 - This displays another way to pin up a sheer sheet and create a canopy bed feeling.
Because not everyone can afford a four poster canopy bed, take a tip from me. I once recreated the look of a canopy bed using push pins, ribbon and white sheers. Make sure you get the okay from your building supervisor, dorm RA or parents before putting holes in the ceiling, though. I suggest using flat push pins that are white instead of clear, because if they fall down then you’ll see them before you stab your foot with one. You’ll want at least five white sheers, and more is better. The first step is to create the inner canopy part that droops down over the bed horizontally. You might do well to use two or three sheer panels and pin them up in a row as though they were drawers. This will create three puffs over your head from head to toe. Next, you pin the sheers up, making mock corners in the air. Tie the middle section with ribbon to create definition.
Safety tip: Don’t just stand on your bed to do this. Use a step stool, and try to have someone there to help yo ... Read More
Spencer’s Bedroom in Pretty Little Liars: How to Copy this Classy Look
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
To copy Spencer’s bedroom design on Pretty Little Liars, think about muted reds, toile patterns, and lots of glass elements!
In terms of color you’ll want to use a lot of soft whites and creams with tones of red and muted blush pink. Elements you might want to incorporate include white blossom flowers in a vase, to replicate her wallpaper. The materials on her bed include some toile, which is very, very “Spencer.” Shiny red lamps, hanging closet organizers, and a large oval mirror will help you complete the look. You can even create a canopy bed without having a canopy! See: How to Create a Canopy Bed
Spencer’s Pretty Little Liars bedding has black toile as a duvet and then red toile pillows.
For pictures of Spencer’s Bedroom check out that link.
Hopefully this will give you some ideas of what to keep your eyes peeled for! You can often find similar pieces (for lower prices) at Marshalls and TJ Maxx.
Spencer’s Bedroom – Pretty Little Liars... Read More
Mullet Dresses for Sale: From Chic Casual to Fancy Formal
Friday, August 26th, 2011
The mullet dress is a 2011 trend that you might also hear referred to as a “hi lo dress” or a “long and short dress.” Personally, I think calling it a mullet dress is too fun to pass up for any reason.
Click to enlarge: Mullet Dresses for sale
Mullet Dresses from L-R
Open Back Hi Low Dress from Need Supply Co, HERE
Odylyne Black Barbet Mullet Dress from Boutique it to You, HERE
Rachel Rachel Roy Pleated Aladdin Belt It! Dress from Rachel Roy, HERE
JS Collections Dress, Sleeveless Strapless Empire Waist High-Low Hem Evening Gown from Macy’s, ... Read More
Chicobag Lawsuit: Eco-friendly Company is being sued by Plastic Companies?!
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Irony? We’ve got a new one for you. This seems like a no-brainer, but apparently not everyone can agree that reusable bags are better than plastic bags. And listen, I don’t judge you if you want to use plastic bags still. It’s an imperfect world. But I give a major doubletake when you start judging people who use reusable bags and decide that they are wrong.
“ChicoBag’s mission is to reduce single-use bag waste by offering compact reusable bags that are designed to be unforgettable.”
Oh, how HORRIBLE of them?!
What am I talking about? The Chicobag Lawsuit.
You guys know that I love ChicoBag. They make an array of eco-friendly bags in super stylish colors and I keep mine hung up where I can see them for that reason. But now they’re being sued by three major plastic bag manufacturers for taking business away from them. The three companies, Hilex Poly Company, LLC, Advance PolyBag, Inc. and SuperBag Operating, LTD. They say that ChicoBag is harming their plastic bag business. But guess what? Their pl ... Read More
Easy Spa at Home Ideas: My Refreshing Foot Spray Review
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
I received some Kanshi Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray in the mail and I immediately went into my Liz Lemon mode of mocking how this was clearly the most ridiculous beauty item in the world. I want to spray my feet to feel refreshed!? Yea, well, turns out…I kinda do. Like, a little. Let me just explain?
Refreshing Foot Spray Review
Kanshi is a nice line created by Lydia Sarfati (I bet people have often called her “Safari” half her life) and it’s nice because it is a natural line of paraben-free aromatherapy spa products. And, hello, I like to fake spa at my house. One of the easiest spa at home ideas I can give you is to sit down, put your feet on a towel, and have someone spray this on one foot at a time while massaging your feet. It’s nothing you get in your everyday life so it’ll feel special. And getting your foot rubbed totally causes endorphins to kick up and make you feel happier.
The ingredients in this spray aren’t random. There’s lemon myrtle which is a natural anti-micorbal, anti-fungal and it cuts odors. There’s also peppermint, spearmint and cornmint (who’s heard of that?) which also adds a nice smell and d ... Read More
Pick your Prize Sweepstakes! Diamond and Pearl Earrings so You can be Glam
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Do you love pearls? Well, now you have a pretty easy chance at winning some diamond and pearl earrings that are truly stunning and I hand-picked for the winner of this pick your prize giveaway. Now, you DO get to pick what earrings you get, and I push for that because I know that everyone wants to have a say in what they own. Read the description to find out how you will be customizing these earrings if you win.
GIVEAWAY PRIZE: One winner will receive diamond and pearl earrings. They will be 6.5 – 7.0mm AA+ in either black or white (rose, cream or silver overtones) Akoya pearl and either 14k white gold or 14k yellow gold. You pick your prize specifics of the pearl color and gold color. Here are the white options and here is it in black. Approximate prize of this giveaway is $210.00.
- Giveaway ends on August 29, 2011
