tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66391116324314663702024-03-13T12:31:14.258-07:00Breakfast at Katie'sBreakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-52516709719258568952011-04-13T21:46:00.000-07:002011-04-13T21:46:45.152-07:00MAKE A STATEMENT<i>I love bold jewelry and statement necklaces.</i> Here are some statement necklaces I have been stalking online the past two weeks on a daily basis! I'm obsessed and want them all!<br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I love Salvador Dali and I think he and I could have related if I ever met the guy. When it comes down to it, I would like to truthfully be able to say that I prefer the "real" jewelry, but honestly, I like the costume. I think it is beautiful. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif; font-weight: normal;"><i>The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real, the most brilliant. ~Salvador DalĂ</i></span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-63006622827453541112011-03-31T22:11:00.000-07:002011-03-31T22:11:26.407-07:00On the Hunt in the Urban JungleI have lived with my boyfriend by the beach for approximately the past four years of my life. It has been one amazing ride. Beachcruisers along the boardwalk, bonfires, camping, walking in the sand with that first buzz of the night...many palm tree scattered sunsets...parties in friend's backyards...block parties...thrift store and boutique shopping and many memories of happy times with my beautiful friends. But I feel like one chapter of my life is heading towards the last page before it breaks into the new chapter.<br />
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This past year, I accepted a position at a law firm downtown. More recently, my boyfriend also accepted a position downtown. Even before he had the job, we entertained the idea of living down there. <b>Now it just makes sense. </b>No car rides to work...walk every morning and evening...within steps of some beautiful and trendy places...some hidden gems..eclectic shops and culture..Petco Park..Seaport Village..the list goes on and on. It would still be by the beach, but with a different feel to it. I have always wanted to live in a downtown area at least once during my life and I kind of figure..it's now or never. So why not? You only live once. I want to experience and feel and enjoy and learn from as many opportunities and lifestyles as I can-especially while I'm young and have the freedom and opportunity to do so.<br />
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We looked at an adorable place today in Little Italy. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Upsides:</span></b> Gorgeous penthouse view of the harbor, Little Italy and downtown, accepts doggies, has washer and dryer in unit and dishwasher (these are all things my little 1950s house I currently live in is lacking), gym, underground parking, cute unit, nice area. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Downsides:</span></b> Pretty darn close to the flight zone where the planes land and sort of close to the freeway.<br />
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Tomorrow, we are looking at a place near East Village, which is near Petco Park. It is a cute, newly remodeled condo steps from the trendy area of downtown. I guess how you could compare it, is to the sohoish/meatpacking vibe of NY. So we shall see how it looks. I can typically tell within seconds of viewing a place if I can see myself living there and picture my furniture and decor around. I just get a feel for if it fits. If I don't get butterflies in the first few seconds, it's on to the next!<br />
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Just going on the hunt is exciting. Thinking about a new circle to run in, in a different area of town. <b>A new playground if you will.</b> I have a feeling I will be visiting Coronado Beach more than PB once we move. Coronado has a more East Coast Hampton vibe, old money feel to it. Beautiful beach and more quiet than the party beaches by where I am now. Here are some pictures of the areas I spend the majority of my week in as it is and where we want to move in the next couple months:<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Downtown San Diego:</span></b><br />
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Sea Port Village<br />
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</div><b>S</b><b>o..I am very excited and really can't wait to move and decorate and fall in love with this city all over again. I know a lot of my friends look forward to our move too as it means a place to crash in downtown ;) It will be a bittersweet end to beach style living, but hey ....I can always come back ;) </b>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-61138065314949085652011-03-30T20:05:00.000-07:002011-03-30T20:05:49.319-07:00Weddings and things<i><b>I love this time of year</b></i>. Why you ask? Ok..I will try and describe this as best I can so you can understand exactly what I feel this time of year. <i><b>The first glimpse of the change of season from winter to spring reminds me of</b></i>: drinks around bonfires, tan skin, warm nights, baseball, leaving work and the sun is still out, the sound of the ocean and lots and lots of events. I am going with one of my good friends to a wedding as her date in late April and my birthday is right around the corner in early May. Also, little miscellaneous things are going on every weekend as well.<br />
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So, being fashion obsessed, of course I already started festering over what I am wearing to the wedding and my birthday and I think I found what I want to wear to the wedding. It is a more casual wedding, so I am taking full advantage of that and not going too fussy. I hate looking too fussy. You know what I mean? <br />
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The dress is from a brand I adore-<b> Free People</b>. I first noticed this brand because it is sold at Nordstrom and other boutiques I frequent. Free People always fits me well and it has a mix of boho-glam-casual that I feel just embodies my style just right. <i><b>My M.O. when it comes to fashion</b></i> in general is if I can see myself in something to dress it up or down, I know it's a "fit" for me. I have bought fancy schmancy dresses in the past and dropped good money on them and guess what?! I wore them once and they are hanging in the depths of my closet and stare me in the face every time I open it up. Every time I clean out my closet, I think<i> "well maybe someday I will wear it again..sigh"</i> Bull shit. Excuse my language. At least for me..If I haven't worn something on a regular basis or in over a year, I'm not wearing it again-ever. So, I digress...My point is, this dress will take me through spring and summer and many events and weekends. <br />
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This is a great outfit to dress up or down. Throw on some flip flops and tie your hair back and your ready to walk the beach. Throw on some statement jewelry and cute wedges and a clutch and you are ready for an event-birthday dinner, parties, baby showers, wine tasting, etc.. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eJrRAq97HI/TZPrBbQI81I/AAAAAAAAAU0/BOR2jlOabT4/s1600/03302011104449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eJrRAq97HI/TZPrBbQI81I/AAAAAAAAAU0/BOR2jlOabT4/s640/03302011104449.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love the pretty neckline! No necklace needed! The lace detail on the bottom is so pretty too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10pcf2IBJ-g/TZPq_-ybYdI/AAAAAAAAAUs/7Qfk2KBqgYE/s1600/03302011104501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10pcf2IBJ-g/TZPq_-ybYdI/AAAAAAAAAUs/7Qfk2KBqgYE/s640/03302011104501.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Happy Spring and Happy Life everyone! </b></u></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-46986409766637603962011-03-22T20:19:00.000-07:002011-03-22T20:19:25.401-07:00The Bandage Skirt Obsession!<b>Me:</b> "Hi..My name is Katie and I'm addicted to bandage skirts!" <b>Bloggers:</b> "Hi Katie." Never in a million years would I have thought I would be absolutely in love with this kind of skirt, but I am! I love pairing them with racer back tanks, flowey tops and sweaters..cropped leather jackets..tights..heels ..ballet flats..flip flops.. I have worn all of the above mentioned looks and always feel sexy yet conservative, showing enough curves, but not too much, showing enough leg, but not too much on top. I think they show off one of the sexiest parts on a woman..and if you wear them right, you won't look "over the top" and it will hug in all the right places.<br />
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<b>I wear them to work too</b>. Not necessarily with the same tops I wear on the weekends and yes, I always wear tights with them to work and inch them down a few more inches that I do on the weekends..but yes people.<b>.I work at a law firm</b>...<b>and they totally work for..well..work!</b> Pair it with a blazer to work and some tights..ballet flats...or a cute lacy top...totally work appropriate..on the same note..pull it up on the hips a few inches and throw on some cute flip flops and a cute top and it totally works for the weekend. I work in a downtown area and always wear my trusty bandage skirts on nights when I know I am going out after work. I have about 8-10 bandage skirts in my wardrobe and because I am so obsessed with them, I thought it was time to splurge on an expensive one..so this weekend I went to <b>BCBG</b> and picked up their "rose blush" colored one, even though it is way more of a nude color in person. I wore it to a party this weekend with an off the shoulder black top, gold flip flops..a gold clutch and coral jewelry (all of this stuff is featured in past blogs)..<br />
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My beloved new skirt is at the dry cleaners as a fellow party goer spilled a cranberry vadka on my new skirt :( But the dry cleaner assured me, he can get it out! I trust in you dry cleaner! Please..for the love of bandage skirt obsessed girls everywhere..please get it out! Here is a picture from the website..(I will post a future blog with an outfit of the night where I take an actual picture of it). <i>BCBG..watch out..because I plan on eventually getting one in every color! </i><br />
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<u><b>What is an item that you gals are in love with that you can't seem to get enough of? </b></u>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-37381197238891575972011-03-18T21:04:00.000-07:002011-03-18T21:06:28.631-07:00"Working for the Weekend"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><i>Isn't that the truth?!</i></b></span> So, yours truly is finally caught up with all my bills..They are all at a zero balance now and I paid off some debt, went shopping and have money in my savings and a nice cushion in my checking. Does this mean I'm growing up?! LOL..anyways..it feels good! And to be doing it with my own, hard earned money! My boss gave me a little bonus today, so I decided to reward myself with a little shopping after work. I L-O-V-E the things I got. I am going to a friend's birthday party tomorrow night and this is what I will be wearing (with some gold flip flops- also Express)!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e6_OvDhxvy4/TYQpIZTW3ZI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VGP83--C8NQ/s1600/IMAG1201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e6_OvDhxvy4/TYQpIZTW3ZI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VGP83--C8NQ/s400/IMAG1201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have been wanting the rose gold Michael Kors watch, but was waiting for my birthday in May...then I saw this! So similar and it was only $28.00! Sure, it may not be as nice as MK, but it works for me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rXeXFWWI_5g/TYQpMfQYEcI/AAAAAAAAAUY/xYBT9zEIkug/s1600/IMAG1203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rXeXFWWI_5g/TYQpMfQYEcI/AAAAAAAAAUY/xYBT9zEIkug/s400/IMAG1203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">I hope you all have a fab weekend! </span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-41719466394423851012011-03-15T23:06:00.000-07:002011-03-15T23:09:04.229-07:00MAC SURF BABY SUMMER COLLECTIONALOHA! OK. I think this collection was made for me. Usually I am not into the Mac collections being that they just repackage and rename colors they already have and pretend that it's new..whatever...It seems like a new line comes out every week at Mac..I can't keep up! Unless you are totally makeup obsessed and have the money, I don't think most people can. BUT..I can't wait for this collection! I am going to save and splurge on this one. My email has been "beachgurl" for eons ... I have beach girl stuff all over my house...I am pretty much beach obsessed and have been for years.<br />
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Here is a sneak peak of <i>beach girl</i> blush:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_QGgUuiRVl4/TYBSPOdtN6I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3lW5zyvJL5U/s1600/191170_198866300136512_100000394311793_621401_6913221_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_QGgUuiRVl4/TYBSPOdtN6I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3lW5zyvJL5U/s400/191170_198866300136512_100000394311793_621401_6913221_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> This is a famous surf spot. This shot was actually from sunset today. So pretty!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">So, are any of you as excited as I am about this line?</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">ALOHA!</span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-53033907744335872222011-03-10T22:23:00.000-08:002011-03-10T22:23:51.635-08:00Which outfit Gals?One of my best friends, Kelleigh, invited me wine tasting this weekend. We are taking a bus tour to 3 different wineries and then dinner and out to a hotel after. I'm so excited and can't wait! Sooooo...the big question now is <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">What Do I Wear?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> (Noelle/Kell - the black dress did not come out on camera, which is why I didn't post it)...Most of the outfits are very similar..pretty much just switched out the skirts....</span></i></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Thanks for your help kids! </span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-55049527454873893752011-02-28T20:47:00.000-08:002011-02-28T20:47:03.277-08:00SPRING FEVER<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Is anyone else getting sick of winter?</span></i></b> I am! I miss wearing lighter clothing..I wore a skirt without tights for the first time in months yesterday. It felt nice! I felt a bit ghostly, but nevertheless..it was nice. I stopped into Forever 21 the other day and picked up a few items of clothing that have Spring written all over them! I think my Spring wardrobe this year will be filled with a 70s vibe..hippy/boho look. I love Rachel Zoe and 70s fashion. I picked up some items with flowers, turquoise and tie-dye. I also picked up a few items from the beauty supply store- new nail polish and navy eyeliner that I am loving!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0XgBoTTkFKc/TWx0S-hFwpI/AAAAAAAAATE/74mZbo5blHQ/s1600/NYNECKLACES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0XgBoTTkFKc/TWx0S-hFwpI/AAAAAAAAATE/74mZbo5blHQ/s400/NYNECKLACES.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> These necklaces totally reminded me of the YSL arty rings. Of course they are an 80th of the price of one..but still ;)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LfWNOsdwD5E/TWx1mRC3S9I/AAAAAAAAATU/Y_C-7AgSUic/s1600/NYTOPUSETHIS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8hwazwEnB5I/TWx1h6Ya__I/AAAAAAAAATQ/dY-7QJaEQxE/s1600/NYSWEATERSCRAF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8hwazwEnB5I/TWx1h6Ya__I/AAAAAAAAATQ/dY-7QJaEQxE/s640/NYSWEATERSCRAF.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think the top will look really cute with cuffed jeans and flip flops or really flared, worn jeans. I also love the tie-dye scarf. I wore it all weekend and loved it! The cardigan is an emerald green color, but the lighting in the photo doesn't really show the true color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8hwazwEnB5I/TWx1h6Ya__I/AAAAAAAAATQ/dY-7QJaEQxE/s1600/NYSWEATERSCRAF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IPYZiiACMx4/TWx0YPMs-uI/AAAAAAAAATI/E4y3NEw9lFA/s1600/NYEYELASHES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IPYZiiACMx4/TWx0YPMs-uI/AAAAAAAAATI/E4y3NEw9lFA/s400/NYEYELASHES.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> These are my favorite lashes. I love how they flare out on the edge for a cat eye effect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5cbDmqj9lM4/TWx2uBIujrI/AAAAAAAAATY/3oV_dS1OUaA/s1600/NAVYEYLINERMAKEUP.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5cbDmqj9lM4/TWx2uBIujrI/AAAAAAAAATY/3oV_dS1OUaA/s400/NAVYEYLINERMAKEUP.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday night I did a navy smokey eye. It's a refreshing break from my typical browns and blacks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5cbDmqj9lM4/TWx2uBIujrI/AAAAAAAAATY/3oV_dS1OUaA/s1600/NAVYEYLINERMAKEUP.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qkx5GATmo-U/TWx2vtWYxKI/AAAAAAAAATc/sRspi_T4Dyg/s1600/JADENAILS.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qkx5GATmo-U/TWx2vtWYxKI/AAAAAAAAATc/sRspi_T4Dyg/s400/JADENAILS.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love this OPI polish- Jade is the new black. I can't get enough jade in my wardrobe/jewelry/polish. I love that color. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">I am dreaming about shopping again already. I just can't get enough! At least Forever 21 and the beauty supply store is sort of guilt free shopping! ;) </span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-129432407280440872011-02-26T16:39:00.000-08:002011-02-26T16:39:19.275-08:00I HEART NEW YORKI'm BAAACCCKKKK! I had <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">THE MOST AMAZING TIME OF MY LIFE</span></b> in New York! I could write a novel about my experience..literally. So I will keep it short and sweet on this blog and will probably write another one about all of my experiences while there. I went with two of my friends that I met my freshman year in college..Leo and Amanda. The three of us are so different, but together we work well and we know how to get down and have a fun time! :)<br />
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<b><i>Here is a quick rundown of some key moments: </i></b>Planes, trains, taxi-cabs, subway, cold weather, hot weather, snow, statue of liberty, empire state building, wall street, china town, little italy, soho, meatpacking district, times square, rockefeller center, the marriot, st. patrick's cathedral, natural history museum, central park, long island, guidos and guidettes, greenwich, nightclubs, foreigners, bar-hopping, drinks at 3am and <b>an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life! :) </b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Onto the goodies I bought while in NY</span></b>: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>No trip to NY is complete without a trip to China Town! "Watches ..purses...jewelry" I bought a Chanel and a Louis Vuitton from uh...the street. We followed a little Chinese lady into a store with blacked out windows, where she proceeded to unlock suitcases and inside were the goods. They are really good quality fakes..I am totally happy with them..even though it wasn't totally legal to get it. But, hey - that was part of the fun! </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span>SOHO: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--YiDsve2Ids/TWmZGeCTxfI/AAAAAAAAASs/ZmGjHgniHHM/s1600/NYRINGS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--YiDsve2Ids/TWmZGeCTxfI/AAAAAAAAASs/ZmGjHgniHHM/s400/NYRINGS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> I can never have too much jewelry! I love these rings! These were from the cutest jewelry store in SOHO. The prices were really reasonable too! They do have an online website..I just need to find the card with the website that is buried in my luggage..I definitely plan on ordering some online! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_Xxic6SU9Cw/TWmZVCVkOKI/AAAAAAAAATA/nhY6q5TUuPc/s1600/NYKJ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_Xxic6SU9Cw/TWmZVCVkOKI/AAAAAAAAATA/nhY6q5TUuPc/s400/NYKJ.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I thought these letters were too cute to pass up! I got one for my name and one for the BF. I'm going to hang them somewhere in the house. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>TIMES SQUARE: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EcBSa_n27Cw/TWmZSwyM2nI/AAAAAAAAAS8/UswJupohkwU/s1600/NYGOODIES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EcBSa_n27Cw/TWmZSwyM2nI/AAAAAAAAAS8/UswJupohkwU/s400/NYGOODIES.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Of course I had to pick up some typical New York souvenirs! Noelle- one of the mugs is for you! The other is for my Mom :) </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am already planning my next trip back to New York in the fall. I have crossed one of the to-dos off my bucket list! I made it to New York by the time I was 25 years old and it certainly didn't let me down! New York- Thank you for showing me the time of my life. I will see you soon! :)</b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-16198524207499992782011-02-15T22:51:00.000-08:002011-02-15T22:51:55.605-08:00HRH COLLECTION And Other Pretty ThingsHey Gals! I received my <b>HRH Collection necklace </b>that I asked Alex to custom make. It is similar to the Majesty necklace in that it has the same swarovski crystal, but I had her put it on a long chain. She used the brushed gold ultra sleek chain. I just prefer longer necklaces on me, which is the only reason I asked her to modify it. I told her when I was leaving for New York and she made sure to get it to me before then. <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Thanks so much Alex. I absolutely love it! :) </span></i></b><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0RcKAXXwCM/TVtw6ZDgd8I/AAAAAAAAASE/bc5xfkzN-r8/s1600/hrh3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0RcKAXXwCM/TVtw6ZDgd8I/AAAAAAAAASE/bc5xfkzN-r8/s400/hrh3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't that crystal just gorgeous! The chain is such good quality too. It is heavy, but I like heavy. It feels like it will stand the test of time. Such a beautiful statement piece! I will most definitely be ordering more pieces from her collection. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also picked up this <b>jade ring</b> from a boutique near my work. I love it! Jade is one of my favorite colors to wear in jewelry. I think it is so rich looking and stands out against black, white, coral, royal blue..pretty much any color clothing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTku4zLfias/TVtwqhdnSmI/AAAAAAAAARw/SmjcLrlGAXU/s1600/greenring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTku4zLfias/TVtwqhdnSmI/AAAAAAAAARw/SmjcLrlGAXU/s400/greenring.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And lastly, I picked up this <b>navy and white bandage skirt</b> from Forever 21. I think it is a great spring/summer piece to pair with white, off white, beige, blush, coral, green..etc...It was only $6.50! I can't wait to be able to wear a skirt sans tights again! I do need to tan my legs before showing them to the world! ;) Oh..and also a pair of lashes for New York....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8v4JAePEbw/TVtwngbKcPI/AAAAAAAAARs/CxPwiyH-8Ho/s1600/bandageskirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8v4JAePEbw/TVtwngbKcPI/AAAAAAAAARs/CxPwiyH-8Ho/s400/bandageskirt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well Ladies- This is my last post prior to leaving to New York! I will miss this little blog world over the next week but I will do a post when I get back of my amazing adventure in the big city! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Adieu for now! </span></i></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-39806164890903521212011-02-14T21:52:00.000-08:002011-02-14T21:52:53.650-08:00Love Is All Around<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! I celebrated mine over the weekend and had a lovely time. On a holiday that focuses so much on romantic relationships ...I think it is important to remember and celebrate all relationships in your life. Carrie Bradshaw illustrates this perfectly: </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous"</span></span></i></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i><br />
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</i></b></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>This little man loves me even on my bad days <3 </i></b></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!</i></b></span></span></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-49105041514412810522011-02-09T23:29:00.000-08:002011-02-09T23:29:04.843-08:00Sugar and Spice and Everything Girly!Hey Gals! I went shopping this past weekend and am finally getting around to posting about it! Let's just get into it..no chit chat today ;)<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">H&M:</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I have been wanting a <b><i>lighter wash (not too light!) jean</i></b> for a while now. All of mine are dark denim. I also wanted a pair that looks cute cuffed. I was so excited to stumble across the pair below. The dressing room line was horrendous at H&M the day I went so I decided to get them without trying them on. I know! That is scary to do with a pair of jeans. But it ended up working out and they look adorable. I wore them on Superbowl Sunday cuffed with flip flops, and the top below. Casual, yet cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-wPQ2lad9M/TVOOkJ73t8I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/ikm2XSCFLLA/s1600/meinbathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-wPQ2lad9M/TVOOkJ73t8I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/ikm2XSCFLLA/s640/meinbathroom.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETzZ4kwOYMc/TVOO5hzfjcI/AAAAAAAAARI/jz2TFy2KDVg/s1600/hmjeans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETzZ4kwOYMc/TVOO5hzfjcI/AAAAAAAAARI/jz2TFy2KDVg/s640/hmjeans.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I promise I will get a full length mirror soon! ;)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><i>I also picked up thes</i></b><b><i>e adorable earrings:</i></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C34-PEgnVW4/TVOOxUphSsI/AAAAAAAAARE/ntIQXXIPOtU/s1600/hmearrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C34-PEgnVW4/TVOOxUphSsI/AAAAAAAAARE/ntIQXXIPOtU/s400/hmearrings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<b><i>Issey Miyake Perfume: L'Eau D'Issey:</i></b><br />
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This perfume is gorgeous! It is my favorite next to Ms. Dior Cherie! This scent is not similar to any other out there and it is such a yummy, rich scent. You will receive compliments galore if you wear this one. Several of my friends have worn this perfume and I finally got it for myself and I can tell I will always have a bottle on hand now. It just makes you feel pretty ..if that makes sense. It is expensive..but totally worth it!<br />
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Good ol' Nordstrom even polished my Tory Burch flats for free while I was there :)<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">MAC:</span></b><br />
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I picked up another <b><i>MAC NW25 foundation</i></b> because I was running low and I can't say enough good things about this foundation. It goes on so smooth, covers well and I swear my skin feels better after wearing it. It is really creamy and moisturizing. Everyone's skin is different so it might react differently to your chemistry, but it works wonders with mine.<br />
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<i><b>Cream Cup Lipstick..(A back to Mac item):</b></i><br />
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I picked this up at the recommendation of my bestie. I do really like it! It is a really good nude-pink. Great for an everyday lipstick. Straight nudes just do not work on me..DO NOT WORK..I feel so washed out, so I love it to have a peach or pink tone to it. It looks great under the Gaga lipgloss.<br />
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<i><b>Lady Gaga Lipgloss..:</b></i><br />
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I have to say I do like this lipgloss better than the lipstick. It is loud, but I like loud on my lips. It is good to mix with another lipstick because it can be a bit purpleish alone. I did buy a very bright neon pink lipstick (featured below) and this lipgloss looks adorable over it. Perfect bubblegummy, fun look. (It is the same lip combination I had on in my last blog post and in the top picture of this post).<br />
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A girl can't have too many pairs of tights. I picked up a plain black pair and this adorable heart pair. I am wearing the heart ones this weekend when the boyfriend and I celebrate Valentine's day. I am pairing them with an olive green lace mini skirt, black off shoulder top (what else is new) and gold and blush jewelry.<br />
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I picked up a couple <b><i>lipsticks from Revlon.</i></b> I love both of them. They are BOLD. But as you know, I love bold lips. It is great for that neon lip trend and the fucshia is great for spring and summer...any time of year for me really! I love them. A little goes a long way! Alex (HRH collection had the fucshia one on in one of her videos, which is what sparked my interest in it.):<br />
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Fushia:<br />
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Persian Melon:<br />
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<b><i>OPI nail polish in Alpine Snow and Essie nail polish in Chastity: </i></b><br />
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The perfect nail combo for Valentine's Day. <br />
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<b><i>Also, I didn't buy any of this jewelry recently, but I think any of it would be adorable for Valentine's Day:</i></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><i>Well..I hope you enjoyed this haul! Let me know if you have any questions about any of the products. Happy shopping as always :) </i></span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-84724286447681768492011-02-07T19:45:00.000-08:002011-02-07T21:36:24.873-08:00Locks OF LoveSo I didn't end up with the Jessica Biel highlights as I wanted...The lady I went to works out of La Jolla, which the best I could describe it as is the Beverly Hills of San Diego...When she told me the price she was charging for highlights..I said <i>"forget it!"</i> So I got an all over rich, espresso brown color. I love it AND I also cut off some major inches for Locks of Love. I wasn't planning on it, but I went for it anyway. I closed my eyes..and snip..snap ...it's gone! I looked at how short it was in front and thought, <i>"that has to be just a layer"</i>. I went to grab in the back and nothing was there..<i>"Oh my Gosh..what did i just do?!" </i>But you know what...it has "grown" on me..no pun intended.. and I love it! <b>I love it! I love it! I love it!!</b>...<br />
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It is so much lighter and bouncier...I have volume without trying. It sort of reminds me of a Tiffani Amber- Thiessen haircut. To my pleasant surprise, I didn't get the terrible reactions I was expecting. Even my most critical co-worker, told me she loved it. It was all in my head. I do plan on eventually growing it out again to enjoy it longer while I'm young and for those moments when i do want my really long hair, I am looking into high quality human hair extensions, but for now I am embracing it! :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><b><i>Sometimes, people can see a look on you, that you would never expect to like. Hairdressers have always told </i></b><b><i>me I have at least 3 people's hair. Now, my hair really is for 2 people and no length of hair feels as good as that :) </i></b></span></i></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-51497261213152364292011-02-03T23:58:00.000-08:002011-02-03T23:58:05.299-08:00CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATEI am finally getting my hair cut and colored on Saturday and decided to do a chocolate brown all over and caramel highlights...not too many, just a few here and there. This is the cut and color I am going for, except with my side swept bangs of course! (Thanks Jessica Biel- I am bringing these pictures to the hairdresser) =)<br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'll post pictures once I get it done! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Also...sneak peak to an upcoming blog: I ordered a piece of HRH COLLECTION'S Jewelry tonight. I can't wait to get it! I asked her to custom make a piece and she agreed! It is an early Valentine's Day present from James <3 </b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-11212162718011390442011-02-03T00:28:00.000-08:002011-02-03T00:28:19.914-08:00J'adore DecorIf you know me personally, you would know that <b><i>I LOVE <3 to decorate</i></b>! It definitely comes second to fashion and makeup, but it's right up there. I get the <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">"itch"</span></i></b> to rearrange/redecorate every few months. I always go to Z Gallerie. It is by far my favorite decor shop and every time I go, I know I will undoubtedly find more than one thing I just can't live without. My house screams of Z Gallerie. It has taken me years (literally) and a lot of money to acquire a lot of my pieces, but I love them. They make me happy and take me to that "zen" place while at home. LOL.<br />
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I recently bought a few new palm plants and other items for the house, but I have a few more items that I want before I post a blog with pictures of my little house. :) Some of the things are major..some minor. The following are a few items that I have on my "To Buy For The House" list and I plan on crossing them off the list slowly, but surely as soon as I get back from New York!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love these pillows. The leopard would add a touch of flair to the overall appearance of the bed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>I have gobs and gobs of decor accessories, but a few more items wouldn't hurt. It's fun to switch things up! </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpfEr8rdlI/AAAAAAAAAP4/vhrAHL9ZxJc/s1600/brilliant-stool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpfEr8rdlI/AAAAAAAAAP4/vhrAHL9ZxJc/s400/brilliant-stool.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I love this stool. It would go perfect with my Vanity. This would also work as a killer plant stand! One important thing to remember when decorating is an old life lesson: "Don't read a book by it's cover"- Many design pieces have way more than one use! (I have a few other items around the house with this type of crystal design)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpfrLDj1lI/AAAAAAAAAP8/1u-Wtt87xXo/s1600/ghma06160805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpfrLDj1lI/AAAAAAAAAP8/1u-Wtt87xXo/s400/ghma06160805.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I also love this crystal bathroom set. So elegant.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpgfDKaRsI/AAAAAAAAAQA/Dh1mz5TvyDY/s1600/suzani-collection-aquamarine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUpgfDKaRsI/AAAAAAAAAQA/Dh1mz5TvyDY/s400/suzani-collection-aquamarine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>How Gorgeous is this?! I would put a huge bouquet of white and yellow roses in the vase and starfish and seashells in the bowl. Can never have too many star fish or flowers for that matter!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUplQu9LH9I/AAAAAAAAAQI/CYShFT3JX6M/s1600/bartrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUplQu9LH9I/AAAAAAAAAQI/CYShFT3JX6M/s320/bartrey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I ran off to Nordstrom and scoured the coat section...which there wasn't much of a coat section left by the time I got there. I was originally on the hunt for a black coat as it goes with everything, but found an off white/beige Jessica Simpson coat and it was love at first sight. I wear so much black, I think it will be a good off set and perhaps a bit more fashionable than black. I also picked up a black infinity scarf, 2 cute beenies and 2 pairs of over the knee socks. I have a few more things to check off my list, but I think I am almost set to look this cold in the face and say..<i><b>"Ha!...I can still look cute and stay warm!" </b></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEVSGfxU0I/AAAAAAAAAOU/5LkWB2qSa4g/s1600/coatwhite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEVSGfxU0I/AAAAAAAAAOU/5LkWB2qSa4g/s640/coatwhite.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I tucked the infinity scarf inside the coat. The scarf is oversized and thick, so it will keep me warm! All the winter items were on sale, so I got everything for a very good price! :) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEVt3hKjWI/AAAAAAAAAOY/9m6t_9rxupU/s1600/brownleather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEVt3hKjWI/AAAAAAAAAOY/9m6t_9rxupU/s640/brownleather.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I am also bringing this brown leather jacket with me. I have the same one in black, which I will be bringing as well. It will be good to wear on our fabulous nights out in the big city. (Of course heavily layered with scarves, gloves, and hat)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">HATS:</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEWJl8S15I/AAAAAAAAAOc/i67gHFhi9BA/s1600/beenies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEWJl8S15I/AAAAAAAAAOc/i67gHFhi9BA/s400/beenies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> I already had the grey beenie and I picked up the royal blue one from Nordstrom and the black from Arden B. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEWLuD2jBI/AAAAAAAAAOg/31AwVv_NfgE/s1600/blackbeenie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEWLuD2jBI/AAAAAAAAAOg/31AwVv_NfgE/s400/blackbeenie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> The bow and jewel detailing is so cute on the Arden B beenie. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">OVER THE KNEE SOCKS:</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br />
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</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>These over the knee socks will be great with knee high boots. I think it will look adorable over grey leggings or heavy tights!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">BOOTS:</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEXCSci3HI/AAAAAAAAAOs/fcTuysE_Mb0/s1600/kneeboot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEXCSci3HI/AAAAAAAAAOs/fcTuysE_Mb0/s640/kneeboot.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> I bought these boots last year and barely wore them. Finally I have an excuse! I think they will be great with the over the knee socks, leggings or tights, bandage skirt, and layers and layers of tops, jacket, coat, scarves! </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEXF9OfGdI/AAAAAAAAAOw/9gaIHYDHO0o/s1600/slouchyboot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEXF9OfGdI/AAAAAAAAAOw/9gaIHYDHO0o/s640/slouchyboot.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I bought these boots from LF (a high end boutique) last year. They are real leather and I love how they are unique with the overhang. They have a teeny, tiny, itsy, bitsy heel which I can totally handle walking around. I will save these for only nights out. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here are a few pictures my friend has taken while in New York:</span></b> </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaONifogI/AAAAAAAAAO0/-aWySP2ARoU/s1600/nightclub.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaONifogI/AAAAAAAAAO0/-aWySP2ARoU/s640/nightclub.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>@ a Nightclub</i></b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaShCbciI/AAAAAAAAAO8/iRKIHB3Jc8w/s1600/snowstarbucks.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaShCbciI/AAAAAAAAAO8/iRKIHB3Jc8w/s640/snowstarbucks.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> Hello Snow and Starbuck's!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaUwDGP_I/AAAAAAAAAPA/6UhLpriAb58/s1600/snowcar.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaUwDGP_I/AAAAAAAAAPA/6UhLpriAb58/s640/snowcar.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Where did the cars go?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaXpyt1WI/AAAAAAAAAPE/Fo4kmqZW54g/s1600/rooftop.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEaXpyt1WI/AAAAAAAAAPE/Fo4kmqZW54g/s640/rooftop.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Rooftop of the nightclub </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEbcxtO93I/AAAAAAAAAPM/S6Oi_fCQ20g/s1600/littleitaly.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEbcxtO93I/AAAAAAAAAPM/S6Oi_fCQ20g/s640/littleitaly.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Little Italy</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEacRL1ShI/AAAAAAAAAPI/JQxgZIFb348/s1600/leonelnewyork.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TUEacRL1ShI/AAAAAAAAAPI/JQxgZIFb348/s640/leonelnewyork.jpeg" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>My dear friend in NEW YORK, NEW YORK</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">There is no place like it in the world :) I can't wait to meet you in person. It has been years of anticipation!</span></b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-55274485964565984802011-01-23T23:12:00.000-08:002011-01-23T23:12:02.672-08:00Cosmic Bowling!As I mentioned in my last post, I had a very mellow weekend. Saturday night, I went cosmic bowling with the boyfriend and a couple other friends. It was a lot of fun! I bowled a 162! Pretty good considering I haven't bowled in over 4 years. I felt like a girl of 14 again! My friends and I used to always hang out at the bowling alley on Friday and Saturday nights when I was 14/15. It was the "cool" thing to do. Hehehe. I wore a new royal blue beanie I picked up at Nordstrom and my black Trouve' off the shoulder, black sweater and my emerald cocktail ring.<br />
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</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>What did you do this weekend? Hope you had a good one! </b></u></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-8428718988237365032011-01-23T20:26:00.000-08:002011-01-23T20:26:57.559-08:00Gold and BlushHello Gals! Hope you all had a fab weekend! I did! I finally saw Black Swan. It was so intense..I loved it! I also did some shopping for New York (soon to come in another post) and went cosmic bowling Saturday night. It was a very mellow, fun weekend! I recently bought a few items from Forever 21 and wanted to share it with you! <br />
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<u><b>Forever 21: </b></u><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz8Zm3AU3I/AAAAAAAAANw/zXdokH3WTdw/s1600/IMAG0913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz8Zm3AU3I/AAAAAAAAANw/zXdokH3WTdw/s640/IMAG0913.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is actually 3 necklaces layered! I didn't necessarily like the pieces alone, but layered, it looks like a stunning, statement piece necklace comparable to Banana Republic jewelry and at a fraction of the cost. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6Hw6TkfI/AAAAAAAAANM/XNGB4r1via0/s1600/IMAG0908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6Hw6TkfI/AAAAAAAAANM/XNGB4r1via0/s400/IMAG0908.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also have a pretty emerald stone necklace and turquoise necklace that would pair great with this piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6L9g6s9I/AAAAAAAAANQ/cmxo5rOFTlg/s1600/IMAG0909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6L9g6s9I/AAAAAAAAANQ/cmxo5rOFTlg/s400/IMAG0909.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I loved the tiny, crystal pieces in this one. It reflects light beautifully. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6WAdjhEI/AAAAAAAAANY/EFzgLgwd8gQ/s1600/IMAG0911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6WAdjhEI/AAAAAAAAANY/EFzgLgwd8gQ/s400/IMAG0911.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6aTmaaYI/AAAAAAAAANc/InXxZFAK8c8/s1600/IMAG0912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz6aTmaaYI/AAAAAAAAANc/InXxZFAK8c8/s400/IMAG0912.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the color of this stone against the gold. It will look great against black, white, emerald green and royal blue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It reminds me so much of Banana Republic jewelry which would cost upwards of $70.00-$100.00. All of these combined cost around $15.00!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz7mZc-czI/AAAAAAAAANs/NO_U8ozWyVc/s1600/IMAG0916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTz7mZc-czI/AAAAAAAAANs/NO_U8ozWyVc/s640/IMAG0916.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also picked up this blush colored hair clip/pin. I think it will look great in a low, messy bun or pinned on a sharp blazer to soften the look! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope this work week goes fast! I have a lot of projects and deadlines to complete, so I will be relieved when Friday rolls around again! <b>Hope you all have a great week! </b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-79938629753977382112011-01-20T23:04:00.000-08:002011-01-20T23:32:47.060-08:00Weekday WardrobeHappy almost Friday gals! I just wanted to post a quick outfit of the day. I haven't done too many because I really need to get a full length mirror! The pictures are not that great because I just took them with my phone, which doesn't have a flash...I also added in another picture from a night out on the town! I am so happy tomorrow is Friday! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktZNjqNbI/AAAAAAAAAM4/lZ6MbhPVHM0/s1600/outfitoftheday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktZNjqNbI/AAAAAAAAAM4/lZ6MbhPVHM0/s400/outfitoftheday.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I didn't wear the top off shoulder during my work day because it just isn't appropriate for my office, but just pulled it down to show how I prefer to wear it :) Top: Express, Jeans: ? They were really cheap from a boutique in San Diego, Flats: Jessica Simpson, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Michael Kors, Necklace: Franchesca's Collections (boutique) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktclG19YI/AAAAAAAAAM8/YU9B2ZW5Dl4/s1600/offshouldertop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktclG19YI/AAAAAAAAAM8/YU9B2ZW5Dl4/s400/offshouldertop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wear this necklace all the time! Love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktgPGkPYI/AAAAAAAAANA/HIP_j95mDYY/s1600/outfitface.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTktgPGkPYI/AAAAAAAAANA/HIP_j95mDYY/s400/outfitface.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I like to keep my makeup simple for work. Sometimes I will do a red lip. Today I just had on See Sheer by Mac.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTk2j13OMEI/AAAAAAAAANI/N1TQId65f1c/s1600/accessories.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTk2j13OMEI/AAAAAAAAANI/N1TQId65f1c/s400/accessories.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTkt-Lm7ElI/AAAAAAAAANE/TXXHiOCD8HU/s1600/onbroadway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTkt-Lm7ElI/AAAAAAAAANE/TXXHiOCD8HU/s640/onbroadway.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was from a night downtown! Such a fun night with Noelle! Top: Forever 21, Jacket: Express..Most weekends, I wear some sort of flower or pretty bow in my hair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>If I don't post another blog soon, I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! :) </b></u></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-52219096985445641792011-01-19T23:29:00.000-08:002011-01-19T23:29:38.138-08:00Less is not always MOREI wanted to post a blog about a few jewelry items I recently purchased, but due to camera technical difficulties with uploading, that is not happening. But it got me to thinking about my M.O. when it comes to accessories- jewelry, scarves, purses, shoes, sunglasses, watches, etc... I just love to pile it on..to an extent. I wouldn't wear huge earrings with a huge necklace necessarily, but I think in certain situations it can work.<br />
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One of the best things about fashion is you can <i><b>make your own rules</b></i>. I think it is important to not follow too many and just wear what makes you happy. <i><b>Wear what works on <u>you</u>, what makes <u>you</u> feel good, not necessarily what works on someone else. </b></i>If you feel beautiful wearing the big necklace and big bracelet and big cocktail ring, ROCK IT! If you are comfortable in what you are wearing, you will own that look, make it your signature style and create your own set of rules. How do you think all of our fabulous designers got to where they are today?...I can tell you it wasn't from staying inside the lines..they went outside of the box.<br />
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Sorry Chanel- I know you say to take off the last piece of jewelry you put on..and there is a time and a place for that, but I say only take it off if you want to. Rules are in fact meant to be broken..right?! I was reading Glamour magazine the other day and came across a picture of a woman with a big, crimson flower in her hair. I thought <i>"that looks so pretty..so boho glam!"</i> Then I noticed a big black bar across her eyes as to not embarrass her as Glamour stated big hair accessories are a fashion no-no. In the past, when I was less confident in my style, I would have probably listened thinking I must look a fool if I wear my huge flower clips out in public. Shame on you Glamour. Save the black bars for people that sport acid wash jeans. ;) <br />
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If you exude confidence in what you are wearing, people will pick up on that..even if it isn't their style. At work, the ladies will always tell me "I saw this necklace..ring...watch..that was just so <i>you</i>." I think to them, it may seem a little over the top for their taste, but I take it as nothing more than a compliment. :) <br />
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These are some people that I look to for fashion inspiration when it comes to accessorizing:<br />
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<u><b>Rachel Zoe </b></u><br />
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<u><b>The best accessory a gal can adorn herself with is confidence. So ladies, no matter what your style is, minimalist, glam, boho, hippy, vintage...OWN IT, ROCK IT, EMBRACE IT!</b></u>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-25986792566333780002011-01-18T01:35:00.000-08:002011-01-18T01:35:51.171-08:00I'm in a New York State of Mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTVW_OAL6VI/AAAAAAAAAMA/IaNL5qGVbew/s1600/sex_and_the_city_movie_to_boost_ny_appeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTVW_OAL6VI/AAAAAAAAAMA/IaNL5qGVbew/s400/sex_and_the_city_movie_to_boost_ny_appeal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
It is finally happening gals! Yours truly is going to New York next month..a few days after Valentine's Day!<b> I have literally been dreaming of this moment since I was a little girl. </b>It was a very spur of the moment planned trip with some dear old college friends. One moment I was saying "<i>I want to go</i>" and the next..Poof! I have a ticket to go!<br />
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Oh New York..New York...New York. I am so giddy with excitement! My poor boyfriend has only heard me talk about New York since I found out I was going. I do wish I had known sooner, so that I could have planned better. I do not own a coat. Nope...not even one. Living in San Diego, the coldest temps we usually hit are in the 50s and that is on a very "cold" day by our standards. So I am in a flurry to get over the knee socks, over the knee, flat boots, at least 2 coats and a pair of gloves. My Mom is sewing me a huge, cable scarf. She said it is charcoal gray on one side and black with silver peekaboo thread on the other..I trust it will be cute as she has good fashion sense. <br />
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So New York...you captured my heart as a child and my love just grew for you from afar throughout the years. Get ready, because here I come! :)<br />
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<b>Here are some reasons why I am so in love with this city, even though I have never been: </b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My <i><b>favorite movie in the entire world</b></i>, that I have been watching since I was a little girl, Breakfast at Tiffany's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTVZ4Nb9fBI/AAAAAAAAAMI/f__eHX7ywbI/s1600/2520122367_211d23b720_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TTVZ4Nb9fBI/AAAAAAAAAMI/f__eHX7ywbI/s400/2520122367_211d23b720_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>As my Mom always tells me, "There are country mice, city mice and suburb mice...Katie, you are definitely a city mouse at heart"</b> <3</div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-35847501058718453372011-01-11T01:51:00.000-08:002011-01-11T01:51:57.332-08:00Confessions of a Shopaholic: Makeup and Jewelry and Clothes...Oh My!<u><b>Me:</b></u> Hello. My name is Katie and I am a shopaholic. <b><u>Bloggers:</u></b> Hello Katie. Let's all be honest here for one moment. Yes, I mean you too. This is quite possibly the sole time I will mention this topic..because, well, let's face it- <i>None</i> of us like to confess to being an "aholic" of any sort.<br />
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My story all began when I was a little girl. My Mom would take me on her shopping journeys to Nordstroms and it was set in stone at that point. I was doomed. I had no chance of escape. The rows of designer purses and shoes, the gourmet cafe', the piano playing in the background, the jewelry, the makeup, the clothes! My addiction grew over time to what it is today. Now that I am making a little more money than I used to, I just can't resist. I think I am making up for all the years in college that I could barely even afford Forever 21. No thanks to this blogging world either! We all know how it goes. We see something on someone's blog that we decide we just can't live without. Then we go on the hunt. We scour the malls like savages on the hunt for meat and if we can't find what we are looking for there, we go to the online hunt. We are like vulchers waiting for the next kill.<br />
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<b><u>Denial:</u></b> I know I am not as bad as many people out there. I never use a credit card. I don't put myself in debt from shopping (I have enough of that from student loans). I pay the bills. Justify...justify..justify...<br />
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<b><u>Acceptance:</u></b> I am a grown woman who makes my own money and works damn hard to earn it. I accept that I may splurge more than I need to, but I am enjoying it while I can...before I have kids and a mortgage and car payments and real bills to worry about. So there. ;) <br />
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Now...with all of that being said...let's take a look into my little world of shopping lately. Shall we?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwbilDVaZI/AAAAAAAAALE/AhIZ_TUUq9M/s1600/vintageearrings.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwbilDVaZI/AAAAAAAAALE/AhIZ_TUUq9M/s400/vintageearrings.jpeg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been obsessed with Mad Men lately and vintage earrings. I was on the hunt for some and found these babies at Aldo. I love them. I also found this emerald cocktail ring from Nordstroms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwb-WIykWI/AAAAAAAAALI/j1PLcrxKzMM/s1600/redflower.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwb-WIykWI/AAAAAAAAALI/j1PLcrxKzMM/s400/redflower.jpeg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Continuing on with my vintage obsession, I was on the hunt for an over-sized red, flower hair clip. This is also from Aldo. It was actually an elastic headband and I cut the headband part of it and use bobbypins to secure it to my hair. I wore it Friday night with red lips and winged liner and felt very retro. Almost too retro. But the boyfriend calmed my fears and told me it didn't look too over the top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwdkwdbCfI/AAAAAAAAALM/IlYBr3PVTE0/s1600/confessions.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwdkwdbCfI/AAAAAAAAALM/IlYBr3PVTE0/s400/confessions.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwdnlsmRcI/AAAAAAAAALQ/FaEduFeUFEk/s1600/confessions2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwdnlsmRcI/AAAAAAAAALQ/FaEduFeUFEk/s400/confessions2.jpeg" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br />
I received a few Sephora gift cards for Christmas and this was one of my purchases. I love it! Excuse the wet appearance. I wiped it down so it didn't look too messy. I highly recommend this product. I don't think I will ever buy anything else to conceal with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSweTy27D6I/AAAAAAAAALU/IrrQ9XL9yxY/s1600/silverdust.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSweTy27D6I/AAAAAAAAALU/IrrQ9XL9yxY/s400/silverdust.jpeg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Silver dust by MAC. This is a really pretty highlighter. It works perfect on top of the cream based highlights such as Pearl or Shell. Use this to set it and you are good to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwevyS2TkI/AAAAAAAAALY/Va471myH1PY/s1600/chanelbronzer.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwevyS2TkI/AAAAAAAAALY/Va471myH1PY/s400/chanelbronzer.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzer. This was my Christmas gift from Noelle. I love it! I wish I had taken a picture before I started using it. It smells great and I fear I have gained another expensive holy grail item. Oh dear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwfwh-vENI/AAAAAAAAALc/yjxQFRDashE/s1600/makeupforeverpro.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwfwh-vENI/AAAAAAAAALc/yjxQFRDashE/s400/makeupforeverpro.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwf0yhtJII/AAAAAAAAALg/zZccj_vFshE/s1600/makeupforeverlippot.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwf0yhtJII/AAAAAAAAALg/zZccj_vFshE/s400/makeupforeverlippot.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwf46ilTlI/AAAAAAAAALk/LVdflDktXlo/s1600/makeupforeverhand.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwf46ilTlI/AAAAAAAAALk/LVdflDktXlo/s400/makeupforeverhand.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the MUFE lip pot in #6. I wore it in my NYE makeup look. It is a very pretty girly, pink pop color. It will look great in summer with a tan and some gold flecked lg over it. (The sheer color to the left of the pink is a swipe of the silver dust). </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwg0gSsfYI/AAAAAAAAALo/xbCEqGaBjaM/s1600/lipproducts.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwg0gSsfYI/AAAAAAAAALo/xbCEqGaBjaM/s400/lipproducts.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Nars Albatross lg; Chanel Gabrielle ls; Chanel Cherry Blossom lg and a Loreal lg. I love love love the Chanel products. If you stray from bold lips, but are tempted to try it, ease into it with a pigmented gloss. The cherry blossom is perfect for that! It is great alone or layered. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwg38KGLsI/AAAAAAAAALs/4QfQESMjk5c/s1600/lipproductshand.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwg38KGLsI/AAAAAAAAALs/4QfQESMjk5c/s400/lipproductshand.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cherry Blossom is on the left; Gabrielle on the right. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwiWDqIjOI/AAAAAAAAALw/xmqlX95KfSs/s1600/chanellips.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwiWDqIjOI/AAAAAAAAALw/xmqlX95KfSs/s640/chanellips.jpeg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Excuse the rest of my face. I had wiped off my makeup and decided to snap a pic after for the blog so you can see what it looks like on. I have remnants of leftover eyeliner on and that's about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwjA5A4M8I/AAAAAAAAAL0/IR2ohjouI-o/s1600/MKPURSE.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwjA5A4M8I/AAAAAAAAAL0/IR2ohjouI-o/s400/MKPURSE.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwjo14u8-I/AAAAAAAAAL4/Y6UHyRtZdWM/s1600/Michael-Kors-Jewel-Clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwjo14u8-I/AAAAAAAAAL4/Y6UHyRtZdWM/s400/Michael-Kors-Jewel-Clutch.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">James, the bf, got me this little dear for Christmas. Michael Kors Jewel Clutch in black and gold. I love her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwlF5prs_I/AAAAAAAAAL8/EYrImBbR0Lw/s1600/trouvesweater.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TSwlF5prs_I/AAAAAAAAAL8/EYrImBbR0Lw/s640/trouvesweater.jpeg" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also picked up this Trouve' boyfriend sweater from Nordstroms. It looks really cute hung off the shoulder. I wear it with a black bandage skirt, tights and a statement piece necklace. It pairs cute with jeans as well (as you can see). This is a great piece to dress up or down. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Well..this concludes our session for today. Remember- the first step is to admit you have a problem. </b><b>Happy Hunting.</b></u></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-35478148426756559412011-01-07T00:39:00.000-08:002011-01-07T00:39:15.919-08:00MY NEW OBESSESION: MAD MENI have stalked the shelves of Blockbuster for months staring down this series and for some reason never picked it up. The other day, I finally decided to give it a go and rented all of Season 1. I am hooked. I am currently on Season 3 within a week period..maybe less. <i><b>This is hands down my favorite show</b></i>...above Dexter..above True Blood...above dare I say it..Sex and the City. This is a must for me to own. <br />
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If you have picked up one thing from my blog, you might notice I am very into anything retro. This show takes place in the early <b>1960s</b>. Mad Men refers to the ad execs on Madison Avenue in New York. This show has it all. Brilliant writing, acting, casting, <b>history, fashion, sex, seduction, glass ceiling</b>, <b>women entering the work force.</b>.the list goes on and on. It reflects on so much history. So far, some historic points have been the death of <b>Marilyn Monroe, JFK running for President and the Cuban Missile Crisis</b>. Trust me gals. Give this show 1 episode of your devoted time and you will be hooked.<br />
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Each episode has intertwining plots that just float from scene to scene brilliantly. It really reflects on deep human emotions and conflicts in human nature..<b>infidelity, parents growing old and getting sick, having kids, hidden identities, homosexuality, office crushes that become more than they should, the good ol' boys club.</b> It also focuses heavily on office politics of that time period. Men are the executives and women are the secretaries. The main difference I can note that has changed over the past 50 years is the chain smoking and wet office. What I mean by wet office is everyone has a bar in their office and a drink in hand. The show really illustrates how women have pushed to gain better positions throughout the years. I can tell you first hand we are not there yet. I work in a law office, an old profession in itself, and for the most part, the men are the lawyers, the women are the secretaries. But that is an entirely other topic to discuss.<br />
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Trust me..get your hands on this show and watch it! Not many shows captivate me like this one. You will fall in love and hate all in one with Don Draper. You will feel for Betty Draper. She is so beautiful, yet so sad. Man or woman, you will lust for Joan. You will root for Peggy. <br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Watch it. Learn it. Love it. </b></div>Breakfast at Katie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260553760344081260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639111632431466370.post-61790215639335355502010-12-30T02:01:00.000-08:002010-12-30T02:01:14.410-08:00NYE MAKEUP and CHRISTMAS TREEHello little Elves...I have been absent from the blog world for a while it seems. With the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, it is easy to do! I had a fab Christmas. Santa was <b>VERY</b> good to me this year. Some more mentionable gifts are <b>Tory Burch</b> <b>flats</b> and a <b>Michael Kors purse</b>. Love Love Love and Love! I will do a post soon showing everything I got for Christmas.<br />
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Sooo...NYE plans changed. After spending a huge amount of money over Christmas and burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to cancel downtown. Instead, we are having drinks and appetizers at my place and then going out by the beach...which just happens to be walking distance from my house. I still think it will be a great time! Noelle, the best friend, aka Beautygirl24 is coming to go out with me and we will most definitely take pictures! I went to the store tonight and got loads of champagne, noise makers, fruit, ice and all the necessities to ring in the New Year right.<br />
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I wanted to do a test run of my makeup tonight and I am happy with how it came out. I wish the glitter would show up more in the camera because I used gobs of it..but you get the idea...I used several new makeup products I bought recently from Sephora with Christmas gift cards :) <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxMv6Ia1pI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/AmD5BJ7c0J4/s1600/1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxMv6Ia1pI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/AmD5BJ7c0J4/s400/1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did a <i>"<b>professional</b>"</i> foundation routine for this look. I wanted a matte and dewy face all in one and I find the way to get that is patience and quite a few face products. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Face</b>: <u>Benefit</u>: primer, erase paste, boi-ing, lemonade, eye-bright <u>Mac:</u> foundation in NC25, blush in pink swoon, highlighter in pearl <u>Nars:</u> Face powder in Beach; <u>MUFE:</u> Bronzer in #4, HD powder...phew that is a lot of products..I don't do this everyday, but for special occasions, this is the way to go..trust me..your face will look flawless in pictures...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes</b>: Midnight Cowboy by UD, Smog by UD, antique gold glitter by Mac, black cream el by Loreal Paris, zoom lash mascara by Mac...on NYE I am slapping on the falsies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lips</b>: Mac pro lipcream in Overtime, MUFE aqua waterproof lip pot in #6 and a tad bit of Mac dazzleglass in sugarrimed. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it sounds like a lot, but trust me peeps..this makeup will take you all the way through midnight and the next day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxSVjzAB-I/AAAAAAAAAKA/c6qcfL2MFxo/s1600/2.2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxSVjzAB-I/AAAAAAAAAKA/c6qcfL2MFxo/s400/2.2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a close up of the lips...This is waterproof makeup, so buyer beware..if you do get a Mac prowear ls and the MUFE lip pot, <i><b>be sure you are in love with the color</b></i>, because it will stick around whether you want it to or not!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxTIZD1fAI/AAAAAAAAAKE/kBzRdmGy0m8/s1600/3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxTIZD1fAI/AAAAAAAAAKE/kBzRdmGy0m8/s400/3.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the necklace I am wearing on NYE..I love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxTzTAneFI/AAAAAAAAAKM/tH-huM80oUw/s1600/5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxTzTAneFI/AAAAAAAAAKM/tH-huM80oUw/s400/5.jpeg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxUH1xGnJI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/G6cgodRaTxk/s1600/6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ksXPe0QhC8M/TRxUH1xGnJI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/G6cgodRaTxk/s400/6.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my lips AFTER scrubbing the product off and there is still color deposit. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I wanted to do all gold and off white this year. I decorated the tree with some of my pearl necklaces, hair clips and star fish from around the house. I was very happy with how it came out :) <u><b> </b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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