Most Favorite Perfume EVER- Givenchy Hot Couture!

I've been a lazy blogger, but I'm back! With the new year I'd like to make my blog more of a "life" blog and not just beauty/fashion/etc. So expect more recipes, random photos of things I like and all things in between! Now onto the best smelling perfume eva...

Say hello to Givenchy's Hot Couture. On the left you will see the old bottle, and on the right, the new.

 I fell in love with this perfume sophomore year of college when I smelt it on my roommate. Now, this was a big deal because I can't smell JACK. So when I can actually smell a perfume (and it smells good) its meant to be.  I got really sad when they discontinued this perfume... but when I found out they brought it back I HAD to have it. Well, more like wait until the holidays when my sister bought me Pink Sugar and I could exchange it to pay for PART of this big guys $85 price tag. 

Anyways, I recommend you check it out while in Sephora. I don't think it's possible to not like this perfume.

What are some of your favorite STRONG perfumes?

Budget Buy- Madden Girl Trenquil

After seeing the I-Dreemy shoes Michele1218 mentioned on her youtube I happened to stumble upon a pair that looks almost IDENTICAL to the ones she got. But, my version are $70 cheaper.

Say hello to the Madden Girl Trenquil, which I paid $29.99 for at Marshalls. 

They are a gorgeous light blush color with multi color reflective rhinestones

And the comparable Steve Madden I-Dreemy... $99.95 found here

I stopped in the Steve Madden store today to see the differences. Literally the only differences I could see were that my shoes have less "rhinestones" in the back & they don't have that back "lip". But $70 worth of differences? I think not. If you like what you see, head to your nearest Marshalls ASAP. They also had a silver & black version as well.

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Giveaway Winner!!

And the winner is.... Drumroll please..... 

(thanks to my boyfriend for doing the picking)

Congratulations to Bayleaf + Beijinhos!! I know this will be a great starter color for you. Everyone should check out her blog too! 

To everyone else, thank you so much for participating! I am always stopping at the greatest CCO, so who knows what my next giveaway will be.

Giveaway: Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick!

As soon as this lipstick came out I knew I had to have it. I even chose it over the almighty Viva Glam Gaga when they were both released together. As time went on people seem to have realized that this color was the one to have gotten your hands on.

*This swatch is from my own lipstick!

It's a beautiful, creamy, smooth, lustre color that goes well with virtually any skin tone.

Unfortunately this limited edition lipstick is no longer available.

Luckily for my blog readers, I ACTUALLY found some at my local CCO. There weren't many there- but I made sure I snatch an extra!

This is my first blog giveaway, so please bear with me! 

You have 2 ways to enter, if you happen to do both, you will get two entries. 

#1: Be a follower of my blog & leave a comment saying why you would want this beautiful lipstick.

#2: Retweet my giveaway on twitter!

I'll put everyones name into a fishbowl and pick out the winner! **Just make sure there is some way for me to contact you. This contest is for my US subscribers only. If all goes smoothly, my next will be open internationally.

This contest will end on Saturday, December 10th, 2012. Good luck!

Kate Spade Black Friday Haul

I recently came across a few Kate Spade pieces at my local TJMaxx. They were lime green which totally drew me to them, but my brother brought me back to reality and told me they didn't scream "winter" (keep in mind- I have an 18 year old college student brother). 

Ever since then I had Kate Spade on my brain. While browsing the web after eating a huge Thanksgiving dinner, I decided to see what time our local Kate Spade outlet opened that night. I was also curious what the sale would be- so I searched "Kate Spade Black Friday sale" on google. I instantly found a blog post from 2010 that said Kate Spade offered 50% off the entire store on black friday. I was sold. 

At 9PM on Thanksgiving night I was on my way to the outlets. 

As soon as I got into the store I picked up two lime green bags. I had my brother stand in line while I decided what I wanted. I had spotted a classic white bag as well and ended up asking the woman standing behind my brother which bag she liked the best. She told me the white bag was more timeless and everyday. She had a point. 

$165

Classy on the outside, fun on the inside.

Since I couldn't get my lime green bag- I HAD to pick up this hot pink wallet.

$35

I thought that was it.... until I spotted this totally cute iPhone cover.

And that was it- my brother had my debit card in hand and was ready to check out.... he swiped, entered my pin, and then I spotted this beauty...

$60

Although it has a silver look to it, in the light it also could look taupe(y) goldish. Which is perfect for my silver or gold nights out on the town. The cashier had to ring this up separate but she was totally cool with it. I have to say, the staff at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets Kate Spade store were totally cool and really nice for having a bunch of crazy ladies running around their store on Thanksgiving night.

For my first Kate Spade purchase I was totally impressed. The prices BEAT the Coach outlet and I personally think Kate Spade is a step above Coach. What do you think?!

DV by Dolce Vita "Wink" Loafer

After Sandra, from 15 steps then a beauty blog, wrote a post about her DV by Dolce Vita "Wink" loafers I had to have them. She posted the picture below and thats when I fell in love. 

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She had posted a link and said they were on sale at Nordstrom ($52.00), so I instantly sent forwarded the link to my sister to pick them up for me for my birthday (it's tomorrow!). Luckily she waited till the LAST minute and they price dropped to $39.90!!! Seriously, if I were you I'd scoop them up ASAP! They are a great twist to the classic black flat. You can find them here. 

Chinese Laundry Mad Money

I really want these.... scratch that, I need these. 

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If only they had my size in stock.