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February 02, 2012
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Trendy Thursdays ~ BeautyMint & You

Everything is easier when it just comes to you and with a number of fab subscription based options our there from tasty treats, footwear and accessories - it's good to know that beauty has been tackled as well with BeautyMint! Whether you visit the site or receive a package from a friend, you can't help noticing Jessica Simpson welcoming you into the world of obtaining products that are curated with you in mind. In fact, upon visiting the site, you're asked to have a free skin consultation which is a great way to start tackling your skin issues or maintaining the skin that has always worked so well for you. This consultation focuses on getting your skin taken care of and personalizing it for what is important to you! In addition to securing your face, I love that the systems that they use combine the best in science with many natural components which is an important part of what we're all looking for - looking our best while not utilizing harmful ingredients which is completely unnecessary.

Upon completing your skin care consultation, you will have products created with you in mind that are available to you as well as receiving tips and information so that you're never without the knowledge you need to continue having great skin! When I received my box, I loved receiving the basic components of great skin which included my cleansers, toners and creams. In addition, there was a detailed brochure that included all the ingredients that were used to make my products. To know more, check out the video on why BeautyMint is such a great resource and how simple it is to use!

To introduce you to this fab site, BeautyMint is offering first time users the opportunity to get $20 off their first beauty kit purchase from now until 2.29.12! In addition, you could win a free kit by signing up for an account on BeautyMint. One winner will be selected by Wed, Feb 8th at noon! Good skin is only a click away!

October 23, 2011
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Snazzy Sundays ~ Harvest Colors for the Home

Earlier in the week, my sister and I were walking around the home department of a store and of course we were bombarded by holiday sets everywhere balanced pretty evenly between Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you're in the last few months of the year, you literally move from one event to the next only to be planning the next dinner, party or social soiree. With that said Oct and Nov are dominated by orange! It's the harvest season and although we identify this with the time of year since it happens on our trees, it can sometimes seem daunting to accent our home in this hue as well as to keep it there throughout the year. Orange is a fab color that works throughout the calendar season and shouldn't be relegated to pumpkins only (although how cute is this Sur La Table pumpkin candle).

Jessica Simpson's Princess pump pointed me in the appropriate orange direction by thinking outside of the hue box by taking the shade as we know it while also playing with the mixing of hues to create a look that is uniquely our own. I'm loving the bright orange that is found in the Orange Moroccan Pouf by Posh Tots (they also have this in other colors) and obviously, each week I pull something from Horchow that is a must - this week it's all about the poppy bowl - I do love a nice glass piece. Horchow comes to your bedroom, where it can be a harvest to citrus oasis depending on the season.The kitchen becomes fun thanks to the conical bowls from Cooking.com. Continue spreading the love with pops of pillows by Design Public and infuse this fab scent by Archipelago Botanicals.

July 08, 2011
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Fashionable Fridays ~ Easy Breezy Style

It's all about keeping it simple. You know that sometimes your makeup routine is a little lighter as the days get hotter, the same can also apply to your apparel as well! When it gets toastier, my shorts get a little higher and and of course, I'm all about the perfect tank pairing! Today's look has a great ethical component to it! I'm loving Nicole Miller's collaboration with Indego Africa which has vibrant shorts. This cause allows the cute shorts to to have 15% go back to this group of people from Rwanda that represent over 250 artisans that are all about fair trade and social enterprise. In addition, I'm loving with this easy breezy sense of style that this Dream Weaver Wildfox Couture tank is so cute and perfect! I'd totally wear this to run errands, have brunch or just to get out and about. Of course, I'm loving that the accessories to cap it all off include this amazing large cuff that has crystals all over! Roberto Di Castro's piece is fabulous and of course these easy sandals which have braiding detail that caps off the entire look by Jessica Simpson. Ultimately, this is a great alternative to a romper (one of my fave summer looks) and is something you'll see me rocking when I am running around either personal shopping or securing looks for my upcoming shoots.

April 16, 2011
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Fashionable Fridays: Kimmie's Gimmies ~ Spring Break Launch

Everyday you get the opportunity to see things that I love but I felt that it was time to also bring together some of my favorite bloggers and influencers by introducing items within themes! From that second, Kimmie's Gimmies was born and since we're all thinking of warmer weather we're kicking off our Spring Break theme which starts next week by having an intimate group of fellow bloggers to see my pics in terms of my favorite place as well as items that are perfect for Spring Break! I rounded up Shyema of Beauty and the Feast, Dorian of Big Apple Style, Kitty of Kitty Bradshaw, Makeda of Glamazon Diaries, Lorna of The Fabulous Report, Shoshi of Modern Day Courtesan Magazine and NY Near Say, Christine of Tineey, Charu of Butterfly Diary and Shaunequa of Temple of Glam.

We arrived at Polished Beauty Bar on the UWS to get fab manis which is the perfect way to begin thinking about Spring Break. Obviously, I went to my stand by - Zoya's Indigo which is the perfect shade and everyone picked their fave colors! While we were getting pampered, we were able to not only get to know each other but owner and Celebrity Stylist of the salon, Susan Nam shared stories of shoots that she had been apart of and other fun facts. In addition, we were visited by one of our sponsors - Lush (on the UWS) so fun and who doesn't love it! Once we were perfectly polished, Susan shared how we can stay summer ready with our nails and explained what will keep our manis intact. With all that info, we had to delve into my top pics that were stuffed inside our fab bag!

I'm so excited to have had phenomenal sponsors including Polished Beauty Bar of course - CND (not only did they provide items from their effects line but they included Jason Wu's new colors that he did in collaboration with the brand - not available in stores until next month!), Zoya products, fragrances by Natori, Queen Latifah, Jessica Simpson, Gabriel Organics, a fab pop of color with Skagen Denmark, Monet Jewelry, Batiste Hair (dry shampoo which made Shyema excited), Lush Cosmetics, MD Solar Scienes and Amala! Take some time to check out images from this event as well as the fun video!

A huge thank you to all of our partners that made this event a success! Next month we have an amazing make up event to help you get that amazing look for all of your cocktail parties as well as in June having a fun dinner party! Kimmie's Gimmies will always be themed letting you know what's amazing and what you should be including!

There will be updates to this post with links of other attendees coverage!

October 13, 2009
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Treasure Tuesdays ~ Vintage Femme Meets Rocker Skins

One of the things that I love most about my look is that I like to blend a lot of styles that may not seem to work and yet they do! I am all about a retro/vintage look - so I'm always interested in whatever Anthropologie happens to carry at the moment (at one time being a manager at the Rockefeller Center came in handy seeing the ever changing collection. I love that this top has a lot of embellishment and is super simple to pair over jeans or leggings. Of course, it's essential to have a great pair of Hudson Jeans. What I love about this pair is that they have a black coating which has a bit of a rocker look which makes your outfit go to the next level in terms of an edgy look.

Now with this retro top paired with the rocker chic pants, accessories are called for to take this look a head turning presentation. I love python and this gorgeous bag from CC Skye is a huge bag and one that is definitely classic. With the gold embellishments on the bag, you'll want to have a piece by Victoria Tillotson who is not only a fab jewelry designer but a teacher at the School of Visual Arts here in NYC. Not only would I love to wear this cuff but it says a lot as I typically love wearing sterling silver as opposed to gold. Finally to complete this look, I love the heels by Jessica Simpson which have a great retro femme effect. I feel that python is the perfect way to add a classic element to a look while making it pop and together all of this works well whether you're going out for drinks, meeting with investors, doing a run through of a show and more! Take some time to check out looks and to click the links above as well.

September 04, 2009
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Fashionable Fridays ~ Fall Sneak Peek

I'm still in Vegas (we've been battling 100 degree temperatures) and will be heading home tomorrow to warm weather! So with that said, it seems crazy to think about the fall but before we can even blink, fall will be upon us - so I will provide some previews that you'll want to know about! I have definitely enjoyed seeing amazing brands and one of the new ones that I will be presenting on the site is Sledge USA! This is a fun graphic tee brand that is perfect on the days when I'm running around and/or traveling. These shirts have a bit of edge and although you could pair it with jeans, it can also be dressed up as well on days when you're out and about. I would definitely wear this during the fall and pair it with these super cute earrings from Virgins, Saints & Angels (which I was introduced to a few years ago and they have such an amazing array of jewelry). Jessica Simpson's boots can be worn over the jeans and is perfect for a fall/winter day and of course Marc by Marc Jacobs bag is a great piece to balance everything out! I love mixing a rocker look with something fashionably chic. Take some time to check out more great pieces from these designers.

March 20, 2009
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Fashionable Fridays: Take Another Look

Days later, I am still thinking about the Jimmy Choo event. Seeing the glamour and hearing the story about how it came to be known as an iconic shoe is still amazing to me in lieu of the fact that the brand is over 10 years old. One of the things that I keep thinking about is the fact that it has been apart of so many red carpet looks and yet it is perfect for the everyday. Whether you wear it or carry it, it's noticeable. Enjoy some great looks from various stars and our First Lady!

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