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Showing posts with label easy. Show all posts

Monday, March 11, 2013

Decoding The Smoky Eye - Ultra Easy Tutorials

There is nothing more captivating and sexy than a well done smoky eye. And whenever you achieve the perfect smoked look you know it. Makes you want to do two snaps in Z formation! Just sayin.



The Smokey eye look is perfect for parties or for formal occasions.  It all depends on the colors used to create the look.  There are so many different color variations you can go with like: gray tones, plum tones, green tones, lavender tones, red tones, blue tones or really dramatic combinations like black and red black and dark blue. The best idea is to Choose the color according to the time you are wearing it. Lighter colors work wonderfully for daytime and darker colors are excellent for night time looks.

Here is a very simple how-to in six easy steps.


And that my friends is as complicated as it is going to get on this blog....because if you are anything like me, I DO NOT like too many words in my instructions.  Too many words and my brain screams abort! abort!, overload! overload!   Ha ha, sad but true. 

And so, I bring to you my hand picked selection of simple pictorial based smoky eye tutorials.    Tutorials that we all can actually follow and use.    Enjoy!



I really like this look. Very sultry and perfect for a night out on the town.


These colors really bring the drama.  I cannot wait to try this! I love the touch of gold.


You have to be bold to rock this look but hey...every girl have a little of that within. Some of us just a bit more than others. 


This is a great toned down version of this look.  Great for day or night.


So ladies, I hope this inspires you to get your smoky eye on!  

Cherio!



Sunday, January 13, 2013

Its A Wrap!

Every woman has a go-to hair style that she turns to in a crunch.  Some of us have a couple.  Well, I personally love a wrap when my hair won't cooperate with me, or when I run out of time to fix it.  Heck, truth is, I just love this look bad hair day or not.  It is all kinds of fierce!

 Now, I realize this may not be for everyone, but there are so many variations and creative ways to style a head wrap that there is something for everyone.  Don't believe me?  Well, here are as as my Jamaican friend would call it  "a trailer load" of wrap styles to inspire you.  And me. 

 So Let's do this!














See what I mean?  You know you can rock one of these.  Just grab a scarf from your closet and work it!

Cherio!


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Bathroom Makeover Inspiration

  Hola peeps!  Wow, can you believe it?...... 2013 and we are still here.  Oopsie, I guess the Mayans got the dates mixed up.  Oh well.

Ha ha, seeing that I will be here after all, I decided to spruce up my bathroom a bit. As always I started with a little research.  Here is some of the gorgeous inspiration I found.  I am so excited!


Black and white photos are always a good idea.  So chic.


I really love this bathroom curtain and the rug. And check out the decorative mirror above the tub.  


The natural touches here and there are so relaxing, makes me think of the spa.  



This gorgeous basket and all of the products below are from pottery barn and the prices are not bad either.



The print on this towel is too fabulous for words. No need for a crystal ball, I see these in my immediate future.


Luv, luv.


Organic rugs, such a neat idea and beautiful too!


I adore a good terry robe so I am having a major crush on these.  It is the perfect thing for some "me time".  And we ladies can always use some of that.

Cherio!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Easy Peasy DIY Christmas Ornaments!




Hi lovelies, the spirit of Christmas has me in a bear hug and wont let me go.  Hey, am not complaining though,  I love Christmas!  I found these cute bird ornaments on delphinepress and I am so excited to make them.  Don't ask me why but I am fixed on a bird theme for my Christmas tree this season. These ornaments are so darn cute!  I just love the mix of colors and how easy they are to do.  I found a bird template below that really made cutting these out a snap.  The template is a little different from the examples here since they have wings but the overall feel is the same.



Hopefully my tree will look a little like this....What do you think?

Cherio!



Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Get Into The Spirit Of Fall With Wreaths!


It's amazing how something as simple as a wreath can transform a home and make you feel warm inside at the same time.  Okay, well at least that's what wreaths do for me, especially fall and Christmas wreaths.  There is nothing like a wreath to add instant nostalgia, warmth and seasonal cheer.  Though I personally prefer all natural wreaths like the ones featured in this post, I appreciate them in all styles and mediums. Bring it on!


After such a grueling week with my dad suffering a health crisis, I really needed to relax and just enjoy being surrounded by beautiful things.  Making one of these gorgeous wreaths was a perfect distraction.  My wreath is not quite finished yet but it is coming along and it will be beautiful when it is done.  The good things about it is, it is made from dried natural materials so I can keep it for quite a while.  I decided to add cinnamon sticks to mine so could you imagine how great this will smell....   Well, without further ado, here are some wreath ideas I just had to share with you.  You just can't look at these and not smile or feel happy.  Am not kidding.








Now, don't you feel happier?  I bet you do!


Images featured are from:

Cherio!


Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Fashion Forward & Creative Ways To Rock A silk Scarf



Silk scarfs are hands down one of my favorite accessories.  Ever.   They are chic, beautiful, and can be styled in so many ways.  A silk scarf can also be worn in both Winter and Summer so this is one accessory that is not only versatile, but super practical and in my opinion, worth every cent you spend on it. 

Gone are the days when wearing a silk scarf meant you had to wear something formal. Now you can wear scarfs with tank tops, sun dresses, shorts, and even straw hats and sandals..... We've come a long way baby!
This video showcases 7 creative ways to wear a Hermes scarf, however, the techniques here can be used for any scarf. Check it out! 


Here are some additional inspiration to help you rock your scarfs and a handy little chart that makes me really happy.  It demonstrates 28 easy ways to wear a scarf.  Woo Hoo! 







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Well, this was so much fun!.   I was sold on the silk scarf already but now am totally smitten.  You just can't go wrong with one of these.  Vive Le silk scarf!


Cherio!