Monday Daydreams 1-7-13

Starting a full work week after two Holiday (short) weeks is always a challenge. To help you through the Monday Blues and the New Year Stresses, here are the things that I am Daydreaming about today.

Enjoy!

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        Gorgeous Rag & Bone Jacket

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   Pink Drink Umbrellas – Perfect for a Ladies Brunch!

Love everything about this picture: The Hermes Bags, the spiral staircase, the wraparound bookcases! Perfection!

 The entire Alice + Oliva Spring 2013 RTW Collection is Daydream worthy!

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Adding Sparkly Bling to a casual jersey outfit. 

Wishing you Lovelies a Wonderful Week!!

xxoo ~ Jamie

Images via: Style Blazer, Burnettsboards, Pinterest, Style.com, Grey and Scout

Favorite Bloggers of 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, I think back to all of the Inspiration of the Year. If you are anything like me you pour over Fashion-Beauty-Lifestyle Blogs and Websites to find the latest trends, looks and MUST HAVE accessories etc. I love all the creative Bloggers that keep me informed!

It was really hard to narrow down the Top Bloggers of 2012 who have inspired me on so many levels. Here are a few of the blogs that I have read consistently throughout the year. Hopefully you will find them just as Inspiring as I do!

Style On The Couch

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Smart meets Sexy with the Psychologist-Fashion Lover from the UK! Her style is impeccable and her Friday Lingerie posts are something sexy to look forward to each week.

Glitter and Pearls

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Lexi, the “part-time lawyer, part-time blogger” behind the soon to become Glitter Inc. does an amazing job of combining high class sparkle with everyday practicality. Her Wedding site, Glitter Weddings, is every bride-to-be’s dream site – full of romantic ideas, whimsical photos and free-spirited fashion!

Sea of Shoes

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The personal style blog of Jane Aldridge is an inspiring blend of edgy fashion and couture photography. Truly, her taste and wardrobe are enviable!

Coco Rosa

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With posts like “Top Ten Fashion Blogger Closets” and “Top Ten Fashion Bloggers HOTTEST Boyfriends” , what’s NOT to love about Coco?!?!?

One Style at a Time

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Flawless fashion advice, inspirational interviews and spot-on trend reports make One Style at a Time a must read for Fashion and Beauty addicts!

There are so many more Blogs-Bloggers that I adore… more to come in 2013!

What Fashion Blogs Inspire YOU???

xxoo ~ Jamie

Monday Daydreams

It’s Monday. Again.

Actually I love Mondays! I’m well rested from the weekend and find Mondays to be a Super Productive day…. for the most part. I love the feeling of having a fresh new start to the week and planning out all the things that I need/want to get done that week.

For those of you who HATE-LOATHE-DESPISE or merely DISLIKE Mondays, I submit to you a collection of things that I am Daydreaming about today.

Hope you Enjoy these as much as I do… in my head.

MondayFrom the whimsical Zsa Zsa Bellagio blog!

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The weekend plans to make Sugar Cookies – My favorite Cookie!

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This Gorgeous Kerrie Hess print for the Snowflake Ball!

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Planning my Holiday Party Hair…

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Last but not least… Daydreaming about a sunny Vaca in Aguilla! (Who isn’t?!?!?)

What are YOU Daydreaming about today?

xxoo ~ Jamie

Images via: Pinterest

Family Christmas 2012

All I want for Christmas is… More time with my Wonderful Family! After spending three short days with my Seven Siblings, Mom and Dad and one Fabulous Sis-in-Law, it was a little hard to leave them. The Holidays are always a time to embrace and be thankful for our loved ones.

Here are some of the Pictures from my Trip:

Four Sisters and One Sis-in-Love

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“I Mustache you for Another Glass of Wine!”

"I Mustache you for another glass of Wine!"

With Sis-In-Law, Danya from the fabulous blog Pink Peony Style!

We can never get enough Bling!

                                              We can never get enough Bling!

With my sister and father....

              With my sister and father…. Why am I getting such a goofy look?!?!?!

Luggage…. for the Wanderlust in me! (I cannot wait to plan trips in 2013)

Christmas5Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

xxoo ~ Jamie

Just Another Mani Monday

With my “Day Job” being at a fast-paced Nail Polish start-up (Julep), I have the pleasure of seeing all kinds of Fabulous Mani/Pedi combos! I have become the girl who changes her polish every other day (yes, that’s me!) because there are just TOO MANY colors that I want/need to try! Almost as soon as my Mani dries I spot a new color/creme/matte/glitter that I simply MUST try. To say that I am becoming an addict might be somewhat of an understatement.

In honor of Mani Monday, here are a few of my recent Nail Findings.

Enjoy the Inspiration!

{Polka Dots}

 {Pink & Black French Mani}

{Christmas Nails}

{Black & Lace ~ via Cosmetic Cupcake}

{Metallic Mani}

What does YOUR Manicure look like today?

My Red Mani (Ellen by Julep) with Accent Bling:

 What nail trends are you dying to try?

xxoo ~ Jamie

**Images via Pinterest**

Ask the Expert: Lindsey from Crazy Pretty Make-Up

When you want to look Red Carpet ready (or like you just stepped off the pages of Vogue) turn to Make-Up Artist Lindsey Williams of Crazy Pretty. Lindsey transforms the hair and faces of the likes of Jenna Elfman and Eva Cavalli as well as Runways shows and Magazine shoots. A Midwestern Gal turned New Yorker, Lindsey loves creating beauty on a fresh face! 

Read our exclusive interview:

1.What is currently in your Makeup bag?Dr. Jart+ Beauty Balm, Cle da Peau Concealer, Make Up For Ever Face & Body, MAC, Becca and Benefit blushes, YSL Touche Eclat, Bdellium Brushes, Shu Uemura Lash Curler, Diptyque Smoothing Lip Balm2.What Make-Up trends would you endorse for Fall/Winter? I'm loving the Bordeaux lip trend. It works on every skin tone and can be applied as a stain with a bit of color and a balm or full coverage with a long wear lipstick.Skin is always something I'm focused on and I am happy to see the dewy, healthy look is still a must. Nothing over done or too thick.Smokey eyes in browns and deep jewel tones like green and blue are another fun trend that can be played around with by using a liner smudged into the lash line (if you're nervous about trying colors), or varying shades of the color you love blended into a gorgeous full smokey eye. Be sure to give the eye a pop of shine in the corner of the eyes if you do a full smokey look!

 3.What is your Go-To beauty routine? I'm pretty simple with my own beauty routine. Definitely half my makeup bag is committed to good, clean skin, balm on the lips, defined brow, lots of mascara and I'm a sucker for blushes :-) If I'm going out, I love a nice smokey plumy greige.4.How did you get started in the Beauty Industry?It's hard to believe now, but I actually did some modeling for a few commercial and bridal clients back in the day. I'd always been fascinated with beauty ads and editorials and after several gentle nudges from friends and photographers I worked with, I gave into my obsession and gave makeup and hair a professional try!. :-) It wasn't a difficult decision to make and I very quickly and excitedly immersed myself into the industry! I started in a small midwest town and eventually moved myself to NYC to continue pursuing what I know will be the most exciting and rewarding days of my career.

 

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5.What are your Top Five Beauty Products (from high end to drug store buys)?What I have in my personal makeup bag are some of my favorites, so I'll try and give you an additional five!L'Oreal Voluminous Million LashesBeauty Blender (gives you the most beautiful application with your favorite foundation)

Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment (at Sephora)

Make Up For Ever Aqua Black (the best gel liner out there!)

Dior Shadows (Amazing pigment)

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Friday Desires

Enviable Fridays… that is what I will call it. I see things on Fridays and I envy them. To be fair, I see things every day that I want, but on Fridays I EXTRA want them! Blame it on Pay Day, blame it on the weekend, blame it on taking-a-break-from-work-to-window-shop-online.

Today I EXTRA want the following things:

{Sequin Gold Scarf}

{Peach Jacket with Lace Cuffs}

{Olivia Wilde’s detailed collar}

 {Midnight Mani}

{Bright Studded Bracelet}

Have an Enviable Weekend Lovelies!!

xxoo ~ Jamie 

Images via: Pinterest, bricheeseandcrackers, preppycollegeglam, Julep

Super Busy!

Hello Lovelies!!!

My deepest apologies for being absent from my sweet little Blog as of late!

Here are the (few) things that have been occupying my time…

*Writing for Fashion Wrap Up {Fabulous Online Fashion Magazine!!}

*Launching Stellar Social Media {My own Social Media company….work in progress as I am busy with clients. Hurray!}

*Spending time with my almost-four-year-old Josie! {She loved the Mardi Gras parades here!}

… And working full time! 

In my “Spare Time” I am busy getting creative on my boards on Pinterest or on my Tumblr.

I love my life… but sometimes it is busier than other times and now is just one of those times!

Thank you, dear reader, for being faithful! I promise to put you at the very top of my TO DO list!

xxoo ~ Jamie

PS: This weekend I am working on a Fabulous Jewelry DIY Frame!!!! Stay Tuned….

{Second Image via Pinterest!}

Friday Love ~ SGC NYC

Spending my morning working (Social Media), writing (London Fashion Week) and perusing the SGC NYC site.

Ok, so maybe more of the latter than the former at this point, but I have the best of intentions!

SGC NYC is the Cool Site that all the other Sites want to BE when they grow up!

They know all the edgy Rockers/Artists/Designers and just about everyone else in NYC.

***TOP FIVE REASONS TO LOVE SGC NYC***

1. Awesomest Photo Journal Ever! (Inside look at all things hip and happening)

2. SGC NYC has Ah-Mazing Interviews to read.

{Such as the ever-so-talented Pamela Love}

3. Fun, Funky Blog with Rockstar Glam appeal! {Bikes, Bands and Art… what more do you need?}

4. Super Awesome Twitter feed! {They know all the coolest people… AND they are friendly!}

5. SHOPPING!!! {Fabulous Street-Wear that won’t break bank}

~What can I say… When I grow up, I want to be an SGC NYC cool kind of Gal.~

Mix it up a little! Add a little Rock-n-Roll Chic to your daily routine! 

xxoo ~ Jamie

{Images via: SGC NYC site}

All You Need is Love…

Happy Valentine’s Day 2012!!

Whether you are married, single, engaged, dating, or secretly in love with someone (Or in a different category altogether)… My wish for you is that you feel as Loved as you truly ARE today!

My LOVE Pictures for today:

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Have an Ah-Mazing Love-Filled Day!!!

xxoo ~ Jamie

PS: Be sure and check out all of my New York Fashion Week Coverage on Fashion Wrap Up!

{Images Via: Pinterest}