Thursday, December 29, 2011

H&M: New Year's Outfit

Hey Guys!
Only 3 more days left of 2011!!!
That's honestly so crazy to me.
This year went by like a breeze. So many things happened, both good and bad.
2011 was definitely a crazy year.
Hopefully, 2012 will bring me bigger and better things. :D

So everyone has been talking about what to wear for this coming New Year celebrations.
My family and I always dress up for New Year's. I think the Holiday Season is the only time when my whole family actually gets all dolled up.
We usually have a color code, but I think this time we're not gonna have a color theme. Haha.

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My family usually has a big feast prepared on New Year's Eve.
This is when we really go all out.
I prefer to wear heels during this time just because we don't do a lot of walking.
We usually take pictures and watch fireworks. (or more like we launch them ourselves. Sshhh!)
We usually wait until midnight (just like Christmas) and then we eat.

So for our family dinner, I want my outfit to be girly but still have a bit of an edgy side. I created 3 different outfits for inspiration:

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1st Outfit:

I took a polka dot ruffled top and paired it with a black leather skirt.
Then I topped it with a bright yellow blazer for a pop of color.
For my shoes, I took a pair of black booties.
I accessorized it with gold accents and I will put my hair up in a bun just because it's more formal.

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2nd Outfit:

I took a plain teal empire waist dress and paired it with really cute leopard print booties.
Then my jewelry will consist of a gold layered chain necklace, a gold cuff, gold stud earrings, and a black and gold statement ring.
My hair will, again, be in a bun to keep the focus on my outfit.

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3rd Outfit:

This one is more on the simpler side.
I can wear a light blue drawstring quarter length sleeve dress.
For my shoes, I paired it with a pair of light beige wedge booties.
Then for accessories, a gold bib necklace, a pair of gold stud earrings, and a leaf connector ring.

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On New Year's Day, we usually drive down to my Aunt's house where we get together with the WHOLE family. (Like a family reunion.)
We eat some more and we catch up with each other.
For this event, I usually go for a more comfy outfit.

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1st Outfit:

I'm definitely for looking cute but feeling comfy at the same time.
So for this oufit, I took a camel colored crochet sweater and tucked it into a pair of black shorts with a skinny orange belt.
I'll wear these flower patterned tights, just so I won't get cold.
For my shoes, I'll be wearing a pair of brown leather lace up booties.
I'll accessorize it with gold jewelry.
Then I'll put my hair in a side braid for a laid back feel.

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2nd Outfit:

This outfit is somewhat similar to the first one except that it's on the darker side in terms of color scheme.
I took a black boyfriend button up polo shirt and tucked it into a pair of gray pleated shorts with a skinny pink belt.
I'll wear thin, black tights with a pair of black leather lace up booties.
I went easy on the accessories, wearing only a simple chain necklace with a circular pendant and 2 black and gold statement rings.
My hair will, again, be in a loose side braid.

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3rd Outfit:

As I have mentioned before, I am a bit obsessed with chunky knitted sweater.
So for this particular outfit, I paired a white knitted sweater with these dark black tights.
I used a baby pink cotton cardigan for some warmth.
For the shoes, I used the same brown leather lace up booties as the first outfit.
Then I accessorized the whole look with a pink ruffled scarf wrapped around my neck and a leaf connector ring.


So that is what I have planned for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day!
I have yet to decide which outfit I want to wear for both events.
Will you guys help me choose?

Which outfit do guys like the best?! Let me know in the comments below.


Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.
~Oprah Winfrey



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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Hickory Farms -- Peppermint Snow Mints

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Hickory Farms Peppermint Snow Mints

The scent of sweet mint drifts from the leafy green peppermint plant. Treat yourself to a cool and refreshing candy made from a creamy confection of the finest crushed peppermint. They're yours to enjoy any time you're craving a little something sweet.

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We bought this fantastic chocolate treat from Hickory Farms.
It's white chocolate topped with bits and pieces of mint candy.
It's sooooo delicious. I think it's my new favorite Christmas Candy.
I have to have this every Christmas now. :D


Have you ever tried Peppermint Snow Mints? How was your Christmas?



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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!



*play the song while looking through these beautiful Chrismas photos!*

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I just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a fun-filled Christmas!!!
I hope you guys are having the best time with family and friends.
Eat loads of food and give and receive tons of awesome presents.


Also, my In Love With Fashion Giveaway officially ended yesterday.
Thank you to all of you who participated. I will be having more giveaways in the future so keep an eye out for that. :D

The winner of the In Love With Fashion giveaway is...

MARIE OF
ALL THINGS MARIE!

Congratulations Marie. I will be emailing you right about now...


HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY EVERYONE!
AND HAVE A MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!



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Thursday, December 22, 2011

YouTube: One Thing (Acoustic) -- One Direction & Links



Happy Thursday Guys!
3 more days until Christmas. I am so excited, you have no idea.
Today, I'm going to be finishing up some last minute Christmas Shopping with my mom.
Then we'll finish up wrapping them as well. It should be fun.

In the mean time, listen to One Thing (Acoustic version) by One Direction.
They're a boy band in the UK,
I barely found out about them the other day, and now I'm totally hooked.

Enjoy!!!


While you're listening, oome and check out some of my previous posts if you haven't already. :D

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Have you joined my International Giveaway?
In Love With Fashion.

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Learn some cool ways to tie your scarf this winter season!
10 Ways to Tie A Scarf.

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What's on your Christmas Wishlist?! Check what's on mine:
My Christmas Wishlist.

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Check out my
Vera Wang Princess Review.


HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY!!!



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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Product Review: Vera Wang Princess

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Vera Wang Princess

Fragrance:
Radiant. Whimsical. Born to Rule!

Created for the modern day Princess, this sheer, fruity floral fragrance is definitely born to rule! The scent sparkles with the captivating, sweet, tart aroma of delicate lady apples and the coveted tahitian tiare flower and finishes with a tasty vanilla chiffon - a treat fit for royalty!

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You can buy it in stores like:

Sephora
Macy's
JC Penny
Neiman Marcus
Bloomingdale's



Watch Zoe Kravitz as the Vera Wang Princess model!!!
She's really pretty, don't you think?
She kind of reminds me of Zoe Saldana.

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I FINALLY got the Vera Wang Princess!
If you've read all my previous posts, I have been raving on and on about this perfume for what seems like a long time.
I'm so happy that I finally got my hands on it.

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Vera Wang Princess
$64.29

I got mine from Apothica.com.
It smells so nice. I really love it.
This perfume contains notes like lady apples, tahitian tiare flowers, and vanilla chiffon, golden apricot, mandarin merengue, pink guava, wild tuberose, and dark chocolate.
You can really smell every bit once you spray it.

I like how it lasts the whole day. All you need is one spray and the scent will stick to your skin for a very long time.
I think it smells even better as the day progresses.

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The packaging of the perfume is great.
I got the 3.4 fl. oz. It came in its pink box.
Inside, you'll find the actual perfume wrapped in another box, which is great because you don't have to worry about it breaking during the shipment process.

The actual perfume bottle is beautiful!
As you can see, it resembles a heart and it almost looks like it's made out of crystals.

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My absolute favorite part about the Vera Wang Princess (aside from the actual perfume) is the cap.
It's shaped like a crown. Sooooo cute. Being the girly girl that I am, I really like princess-y stuff. I wanted to be a princess when I was a little kid.
(Of course, those dreams have changed a bit now that I've seen more in life. Haha.)

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You can even wear them as rings!!!

How awesome and cute is that?!
Once you've finished the perfume itself, you can wear the cap as statement rings instead of throwing it away.
(not that you WOULD throw away the bottle. I'd probably keep it forever, or at least till I get another one.)

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I can check the Vera Wang Princess Perfume off of my list, FINALLY!
Now I only need the Velvety Body Butter, the Satiny Body Lotion, and the Foamy Body Polish. And my life would be complete.
(Okay, not really. But you know what I mean.)

Have you ever tried the Vera Wang Princess? What's your current perfume scent?


A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.
~Vera Wang



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Sunday, December 18, 2011

My Grown-Up Christmas List!

Happy Sunday Guys!!!
Can you believe it's only a week from Christmas today?
Wow, I sure can't. Where did the year go?

Since Christmas is next Sunday, I will be doing most of my Christmas shopping this week.
I know it's kind of late, but last week was finals and I was so busy!!!
Now I have a lot of time in my hands. :D
I decided to create a Christmas Wishlist post. Mimi actually inspired me to do it.
She posted her wishlist and I thought I should too. Just for the fun of it.

I'm going to stop talking now because this post is going to be a bit lengthy.
Mimi was right, once I started looking for things I wanted, I couldn't stop.
I had to force myself to close the internet window. *sigh*
So many nice things to want!

First off, let's start with electronics. These are more on the pricey side.
I think I'm going to have to save up in order for me to get these. (Unless my mom is reading this post right now. Haha. *wink wink*)

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1. Canon DSLR: EOS Rebel T# 18-55mm IS II Kit
$549.99

I've been wanting a DSLR for a while now. I broke my camera last summer. (Fell of the stairs and the screen hit the wall so it cracked!)
So now, I borrow my sister's everytime I need to take pictures for my blog.
A DSLR would be really nice. I love how easy it is to operate and the quality of the pictures that it takes is just unexplainably awesome!!!
I'm also in my school's yearbook committee so this would be of great use to me.

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2. Macbook Pro 15"
$1799

Ugh, you have no idea how much I want a new laptop! I've had my Sony for quite some time now and it doesn't function as good as it did before.

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3. Iphone 4s 32 GB
$299

My sister has an Iphone and I have a blackberry.
We always end up on a discussion on which one is better and as much as I love my blackberry, I'd have to agree with her that the Iphone is better.
That's why I'm thinking about asking my mom for an Iphone 4s. Maybe we could half it.
I love how the screen is big. I'd be able to see clearly when I'm on the web. :D

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Next are things that I don't really need but I really "want". Haha.
There more of an everyday item. Things that I'll use in school, when I go out, in all my senior activities, or just when I'm at home. :D

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From Ray-Ban:

I really really really want some Ray-Ban wayfarers.
I actually had one but my mom sat on it in the car. We were on a roadtrip and I was looking for them, and when my mom stood up, there it was, crushed, bent, and broken. :(
Sooo, I think someone owes me a new oneeeeee...

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4. RB1240 901/58 Original Wayfarer
$195.00

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From TOMS:

I got my first TOMS in the summer. They're the Women's Classics in Ivory.
They're super duper comfy. I can wear them forever.
They're also very long-lasting. I want another pair in red and in black.
They go really well with pretty much anything. I wear mine with rompers, short, dresses, jeans, everything!

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5. Red Stone-Washed Cord Women's Classics
$54

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6. Black Canvas Women's Classics
$54

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From Lulu's:

I was reading Bree's blog and she mentioned Lulu's in one of her posts.
I decided to go check out their website and I loved everything!!!
Especially their shoes.

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7. Wild Diva Tosca 01A Camel Knee High Riding Boots
$42.00

Brown Leather Riding Boots are definitely on my list!
I've been meaning to buy myself a pair but I never get the chance to.
All of my boots are suede, so a leather pair would really do me good.
Especially on rainy days.

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8. Qupid Onyx 01 Nude Velvet Party Platform Pumps
$30.00

Another thing that I have been wanting are nude pumps.
I got my first and only pair of black lace pumps last last year so I'd like to add on to it with this nude pair.
I will definitely be using this a lot next year because that's when all my senior events really start to kick in. ;P

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8. Bamboo Covina 10 Gold Sequin Party Platform Pumps
$38.00

Okay, so these shoes are not really needed but c'mon.
THEy ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PRETTY! I had to include this on my wishlist.
I can stare at these beauties forever. *sigh*

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9. Blaque Label Supernova Black Sequin Dress
$95.00

I need this dress!!! Look how beautiful it is. It's so sparkly and glittery and the open back is just... *sigh*
I'm definitely swooning over this dress.
I'll probably wear this to my winter formal or my school's Sadie Hawkins dance.

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From Forever 21:
(My favorite store of all-time!)

Lately, I've really been into chunky knitted sweaters and cardigans.
They keep me warm and cozy in school while still looking cute. So if there's something that anyone could give me, it's chunky oversized sweaters: affordable and practical.
I want to stock up on them!!!

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10. Striped Sweater Tunic
$24.80

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11. Aztec Patter Sweater
$19.80

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12. Mixed Knit Long Sleeve Sweater
$22.80

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13. Fuzzy Textured Cardigan
$17.40

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14. Longline Abstract Open Cardigan
$32.80

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15. Crochet Knitted Cardigan
$29.80

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16. Geo Pattern Trapper Hat
$17.80

My brother and I want to get matching trapper hats. They're soooo warm.
We were telling each other what we wanted for Christmas and we both said "TRAPPER HATS!" Haha.


Aside from the material things, I think that the most important thing about Christmas is being with your family.
Just celebrating it with them and knowing that you survived another year is the greatest present anyone can give you.

And also REMEMBER, it's not always about taking and receiving, Christmas spirit is also about giving and making other people happy. :D

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

What's on your wishlist? Have you gone Christmas shopping yet?


Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a costumer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.
~Oren Arnold



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