So I'm currently lying in bed...blogging from my phone since I still don't have the interwebs set up in my new place and thinking "oy...how bad is this storm gonna be and I'm so glad I have enough gezpacho, hummus and semi-decent DVDs I rented from the $1 machine to last me the next two days."
Literally all of NYC has gone into panic mode. The shelves at grocery stores are totally wiped and businesses are closing early due to "the incoming weather." So I naturally stocked up on food last night and am charging any and every electrical device I have...ha! I really hope it doesn't hit the city too hard and pray everyone stays safe:)
I'll let you guys know how the weekend ends up. Oh and I also will be doing lots of laundry...wahoo!! When I get bored, I tend to clean, de-clutter and organize...Lulu will probably be getting a bath. Sorry booboo bear.
xo,
La
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
They're Real...
Happy Friday everyone...who is ready for the weekend? I have been a little under the weather the last two days, so I am hoping to have a chill weekend and use my fabbbulous and adorable new food processor--so excited:) Hopefully I will have some recipes and delicious photos to post next week!
Anywho, I wanted to share a quick beauty tip before the weekend begins. I have been searching far and wide for a new mascara--ran into some problems with my usual drugstore brand, which has always been so good to me. I figured it is was just time to switch things up.
After a little paroozing at Sephora last night--as they were locking the doors [cough cough]...I chose a new mascara.
I decided to go with Benefit's 'They're Real!' mascara in black. I am in love. My lashes feel light, long and are perfectly curled. See pic below.
I think it is important to switch up any beauty products that you have been using for a while, especially mascara. You should never use the same mascara if you have had it for more than three months.
You can always go back to your familiar and favorite products(i.e. mascara, concealer, shampoo, etc...) but it is never good to get stuck in a rut.
xo and have a wonderful weekend!
Anywho, I wanted to share a quick beauty tip before the weekend begins. I have been searching far and wide for a new mascara--ran into some problems with my usual drugstore brand, which has always been so good to me. I figured it is was just time to switch things up.
After a little paroozing at Sephora last night--as they were locking the doors [cough cough]...I chose a new mascara.
I decided to go with Benefit's 'They're Real!' mascara in black. I am in love. My lashes feel light, long and are perfectly curled. See pic below.
I think it is important to switch up any beauty products that you have been using for a while, especially mascara. You should never use the same mascara if you have had it for more than three months.
You can always go back to your familiar and favorite products(i.e. mascara, concealer, shampoo, etc...) but it is never good to get stuck in a rut.
xo and have a wonderful weekend!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
sister, sister
i miss my little short stack so much...had the best time.
excited to see you in a few weeks though.
xo
excited to see you in a few weeks though.
xo
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Before and After: Bathroom Edition
If you are anything like me, you love a good before and after. Whether it is someone changing their hair color, shedding weight or a complete home makeover...I am a sucker for before and afters.
When I moved to NYC, I knew my studio apartment would need a little TLC, which obvi equals a delicious before and after:)
So here is the dealio, I am fixing up a family apartment that has never been lived in permanently. It has always been a place to stay while visiting the city. That being said, it hasn't been touched since the 70s.
That is where I come in. I love fixing things up and I LOVE a good deal. So this project will definitely be done on a budget and reasonably--which I hope helps and inspires others looking to save a few pennies. I started with the bathroom--it is the smallest space in the studio and probably the easiest place to begin my remodeling journey.
With a little paint, new grout and a some lovin--my NYC studio bathroom is as good as new:)
BEFORE
AFTER
What do y'all think?
Funny Lu moment: During the bathroom remodel--the light bulb blew...perfect timing right? Lu sat by the tub the whole time I took a shower that morning. What a sweet little girl, right?
When I moved to NYC, I knew my studio apartment would need a little TLC, which obvi equals a delicious before and after:)
So here is the dealio, I am fixing up a family apartment that has never been lived in permanently. It has always been a place to stay while visiting the city. That being said, it hasn't been touched since the 70s.
That is where I come in. I love fixing things up and I LOVE a good deal. So this project will definitely be done on a budget and reasonably--which I hope helps and inspires others looking to save a few pennies. I started with the bathroom--it is the smallest space in the studio and probably the easiest place to begin my remodeling journey.
With a little paint, new grout and a some lovin--my NYC studio bathroom is as good as new:)
BEFORE
AFTER
What do y'all think?
Funny Lu moment: During the bathroom remodel--the light bulb blew...perfect timing right? Lu sat by the tub the whole time I took a shower that morning. What a sweet little girl, right?
Friday, August 19, 2011
lip service
As some of you might know, I love beauty products--LOVE! I pass Sephora and it is physically hard for me to walk by without going in. A Bloomies makeup counter is practically like my heaven. Anything remotely related to a moisturizer, lipstick, nail polish, hair conditioner--you name it, I love it. I find comfort in incredibly pleasant fragrances, ridiculously perfect skin creams and the wonderful feeling I get after washing my face with 'just the right' cleanser.
Because of this, I have decided to incorporate a weekly beauty moment in my blog. This will include my own personal tips, suggestions or just 'aha' moments I am having that particular week.
This week, well I should actually say the last two weeks, I have been having an 'aha' moment with statement lips, specifically red ones. I know, I know...many of you fashionistas out there would say I am behind with the times, but I think this trend isn't going anywhere. I think you just need to adjust the red depending on the season.
I have been trying to work red lips into my look for the past six months and it has not been working out. After seeing one of my fabulous co-workers pull the look off with ease, I thought I need to re-visit my originally failed effort. She looked chic and gorgeous in her red lips.
So, I went to try on the lip pencil she bought (exact shade) and again I looked terrible and unsophisticated. I found out that I was searching in all the wrong shades. My co-worker is blonde, so she is going to look completely different in a shade than I would...me being a brunette.
I decided to try a slightly darker shade of red and voila!! I actually look chic and sophisticated [see pic below].
The color is NARS CRUELLA Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (fabulous and so creamy)
So go ahead and try a ruby red lip...and don't be discouraged if it takes a while!
HAPPY WEEKEND everyone:)
Because of this, I have decided to incorporate a weekly beauty moment in my blog. This will include my own personal tips, suggestions or just 'aha' moments I am having that particular week.
This week, well I should actually say the last two weeks, I have been having an 'aha' moment with statement lips, specifically red ones. I know, I know...many of you fashionistas out there would say I am behind with the times, but I think this trend isn't going anywhere. I think you just need to adjust the red depending on the season.
I have been trying to work red lips into my look for the past six months and it has not been working out. After seeing one of my fabulous co-workers pull the look off with ease, I thought I need to re-visit my originally failed effort. She looked chic and gorgeous in her red lips.
So, I went to try on the lip pencil she bought (exact shade) and again I looked terrible and unsophisticated. I found out that I was searching in all the wrong shades. My co-worker is blonde, so she is going to look completely different in a shade than I would...me being a brunette.
I decided to try a slightly darker shade of red and voila!! I actually look chic and sophisticated [see pic below].
The color is NARS CRUELLA Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (fabulous and so creamy)
So go ahead and try a ruby red lip...and don't be discouraged if it takes a while!
HAPPY WEEKEND everyone:)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Happy Thursday!
My brother put up some new pics of Baby Elliot and I can't resist...I must share one with you. I don't have a favorite because I love them all, but I am obsessed with this one since it has both Stella booboo and nugget in the picture:)
ENJOY!
ENJOY!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sissy
Hello there! Sorry for the lack of posts...the days are flying by and I don't realize where the time goes lately. I'd like to give a shout out to my wonderful sister Jenny--she visits tomorrow!!
I have literally been counting down the days until she arrives and it is finally here. People say we look like twins lately--you be the judge (see pic below--we are in the middle)! I have so much planned for her visit. I wish Rach was coming too so that it was the 3 muskateers in action, but there is lots of time for that once they get settled in Boston.
Jenny and I will basically eat our way through this city--pizza, sushi, bagels...I have all the hot spots planned out already. I will make sure to post pics of our adventures.
Hey, Lu heer: Tia Jenny, I can't waitz fur u 2 visit. Girlz trip, wahoooozzz! C u soon sista!
I have literally been counting down the days until she arrives and it is finally here. People say we look like twins lately--you be the judge (see pic below--we are in the middle)! I have so much planned for her visit. I wish Rach was coming too so that it was the 3 muskateers in action, but there is lots of time for that once they get settled in Boston.
Jenny and I will basically eat our way through this city--pizza, sushi, bagels...I have all the hot spots planned out already. I will make sure to post pics of our adventures.
Hey, Lu heer: Tia Jenny, I can't waitz fur u 2 visit. Girlz trip, wahoooozzz! C u soon sista!
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