Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The BEST Leggings for Fall

Kenneth Cole New York LeggingsWho doesn't love a great pair of comfy leggings for the fall?  They're great with boots, sweaters, shirts, t's, flats, and much, much more.  A GREAT go to basic!  Third time is the charm for me this season.  I have purchased two pairs of leggings that were okay, but not great by any means.  Beacause of their lack, I set out to find a pair that held their shape, had enough but not too much stretch, and were thick enough to not see through. Now that's attractive! I found the KENNETH COLE New York leggings at Nordstrom for $49!  Great price, good value.  While checking out two of the sales ladies, one about 28 and the other about 58, both raved about them.  I have to say that I can RAVE about them too.  The waist band also hits at the right spot, not too high and not too low, but just right.  Goldy Locks here! :)

Kenneth Cole New York Leggings


The leggings come in
three colors: 
Dark Heather Gray
Rich Black
True Cocoa
Sizes:
X-Small to X-Large
Regular and Petite





Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Shu Uemura VS. Revlon Extra Curl Lash Curler Black

This is a blog for people who want to save some dough in these tough economic times, but still want to look fabulous!  I don't know about you, but I love a good find, replacement to what I've been using that still gets the job done well, and a bargain.  I have been in the fashion industry for some time now as a professional model and have picked up a few tips here and there along the way.  I will share tips about saving on everything from make-up to clothing, and even talk about some of my favorite eco-friendly money saving tips and choices, too. 

My favorite eyelash curler is made by Shu Uemura.  I know it's many other's favorite too because we even heard it mentioned in The Devil Wears Prada.  It's a bit pricey at $19, but does do a fabulous job.  It was designed with the beautiful wide Asian eye in mind so it's overall shape is different than many of the other choices out there.  It gets to the root and really curls those lashes.  In a recent trip to Neiman Marcus I noticed they are no longer carrying the brand.  I found a few locations online that have them, but you are looking at $19 + shipping and handling.  Whew!  Rumor has it that L'Oreal (the "now" owner of Shu Uemura Cosmetics) is no longer shipping these to the U.S.  BUMMER!!  I don't know if it's true.  I just heard that from a make up artist last week.  So, now we have to pay INTERNATIONAL shipping.  NO WAY!!  SO with all of this and trying to save some $$'s I found the Revlon Extra Curl Lash Curler Black for $5.99 at Walgreen's.  I LOVE it, it's shape is comparable to the "old one", and find that it does just as good of a job!  It's my new fave I use every day.  AND I saved a bundle too!