Thursday, December 30, 2010

Everyday Bombshell: Year in Review

Posting pictures of my outfits was something new for this year. I started doing it in June and have had a lot of fun with it; I've felt more inspired to really dress for myself. And all the amazing comments that you guys leave are a huge motivator!

One of the more interesting things about having a log of my outfits is that I've gone back and looked at each of them and could remember what I was doing/thinking/feeling - completely triggered by what I was wearing! Here's a snapshot of my favorites:





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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Fashion Resolutions for 2011

Like a lot of people, I'm a huge fan of getting all introspective and making New Year's resolutions come Dec 31st. And while I enjoy the process of applying resolutions to my personal life, I love to make fashion resolutions! So much more fun than resolving to drink more tea and less wine in the coming year.

I'm at the point in my life where I no longer feel the need to make a major overhaul to my look every year. Instead, I'm going to focus my fashion energies in 2011 toward refining my style and having fun with leopard prints, color, and different textures.

Leopard Prints



Fun with Color



Variety of Textures



I'm also going to make a concentrated effort to balance where I spend my wardrobe $$: at both big stores and with smaller, independent labels. I think small businesses are so important to a community - whether it's as close as your local neighborhood or a broader one like our plus size community. But I also appreciate what mainstream brands and stores do. There's room for everyone as long as we remember to support the Lane Bryants and the LucieLus.

What are you going to focus on in 2011?
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Monday, December 27, 2010

Apothica Give-Away Winner



Thanks to everyone who entered my give-away with Apothica. Whether you entered via the comments section here on Bombshell Beauty or on Contest Machine, your entry was counted and the winner is...Kati!

If you're not Kati, then head over to the Apothica give-away being held on T Minus T Plus! Good luck!
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Everyday Bombshell

There's been so much fun and festivity packed into the past several weeks! I wore this outfit to one of the last parties scheduled for the season:



The "ta-da!" element of the outfit is the lime green scarf shot through with silver tinsel. It was a gift from a good friend, so it carries the combined joy of looking cute and reminding me of friendship. Here's a closer look:



And, just for fun, here's an outtake shot in which I accidentally captured Dan (being silly) in the background.



The Outfit:
Green scarf - gift from Beth (thanks!)
Striped shirt- Apt 9, from Kohl's
Gray denim skirt - Gap
Black ruched leggings - Lane Bryant
Suede boots - Payless
Silver bangles - Karma
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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Last Day to Enter Apothica Give-Away



If you've not yet done so, enter for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Apothica. Today's the last day; all entries must be received by 11:55 CST for consideration. A winner will announced tomorrow. Click here to enter! And be sure to enter for a chance to win this same prize over on T Minus, T Plus.
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Friday, December 24, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

Forget the iPhone and the online organizers. I don't carry a Blackberry or a Smartphone with my calendar and contacts stored next to my favorite web pages and emails. I prefer my organizational tools to be a little more old fashioned, a little less instant, a bit more tactile. Which is why I'm handing this out as the last gift of Christmas - the Jane Street Debra Pocket Organizer from Kate Spade:



Packed with pockets for business cards, ID cards and more; along with refillable calendars and address pages, there's something so civilized and delightful about pulling this leather organizer from your purse and consulting it before committing to plans for the weekend.

This has been a fun 24 days of virtual gift giving. I hope it's inspired some ideas for giving gifts in your real life, both to your loved ones and yourself!



Enter my Apothica give-away for the chance to give yourself the gift of $25 to Apothica.com. Winner to be chosen on Dec 26, so enter here today. And for a second chance to win this great prize, enter the Apothica give-away over on T Minus, T Plus!
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Thursday, December 23, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

Whenever I'm not sure what to take as a hostess gift to a party, I always swing by Williams Sonoma. Whether the host and hostess are pros in the kitchen, or if they'd rather eat out every meal, there's something wonderful and just perfect to be found at this store. Case in point?



The Perfect Endings Vintage Devils Food Cake. Ordered from the Williams Sonoma web site, this lucious confection is shipped overnight direct from the Perfect Endings bakery in California. Three velvety layers sandwiches between the most delicious chocolate fudge frosting, this cake will elicit ooohs and ahhs from any hostess whose home you grace with its (and your!) presence.



Time is running out to enter the Apothica Gift Card Give-Away. Enter here And for another chance to win this fabulous prize, be sure to enter the give-away being held by T Minus, T Plus!
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

I met Maddy Figuera-Jones, founder and editor of Plus Model Magazine, this past summer and she is one fun, busy woman! Her schedule makes my head spin, and her passion for the plus size industry is equally dizzying...and inspiring. In addition to advocating for more opportunities for plus size models, she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever laid eyes on. (Did I mention that she's a former model herself?). I think she would look amazing in this sequin-spackled cocktail dress from Babyphat:



A gorgeous fun dress, for a gorgeous fun lady!
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

Today's gift is one I'd like to give to any Bombshell interested in creating a gorgeously easy smokey eye. My brother and sister-in-law gave me a Stila Smudge Pot for Christmas this year (don't tell them I opened their present early!). Though my makeup bag is full of Stila products, this is my first smudge pot. I receive the pot in Bronze, which is a gorgeously deep, slightly glimmery shade. See?





Though the lasting power of the Smudge Pot is somewhat unimpressive, it's definitely worth the effort to reapply if needed. I like to think this product is the lazy girl's guide to creating a really pretty, uncomplicated smokey eye. And although it's available in several shades ranging from black to blue, I love Bronze.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

My husband and I trade off holidays between our families. We spent Thanksgiving with my family this year, so we'll be with his for Christmas. I'm excited because, although we all live within about 20 miles of each other, the family has decided to have a slumber party on Christmas Eve. This got me thinking about pajamas and slippers...and my mother in law, Sue. Sue always has really cute slippers to wear around her house, so today's gift is just for her.



This is the Acorn 'Marlow' Slipper in charcoal. It's cute, thanks to the embroidered swirl across the slipper, and warm thanks to lucious boiled wool. The ultimate luxury!
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Sunday, December 19, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas

Matt, the blogger behind A Different Sort of Fashionista, has a great closet packed full of clothes from Maurices. So today's Christmas gift is just for him- another cute outfit from that very store:







Belted Textured Trousers
Ruffle Front Banded Bottom Top
Smocked Back Classic Vest
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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Kiss My Face Winner

Thanks to everyone who entered the Kiss My Face give-away; the winner between the battle of Frosty vs. Rudolph was Rudolph, hands down. And the winner of the Kiss My Face products is...kfresk! You have until Wednesday to get in touch with me kfresk.

If you didn't win this great prize, don't forget to enter the Apothica $25 gift card give-away. Entries will be accepted for that one through Dec 26th. Click here to enter!
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24 Gifts of Christmas- 40% Off at Shop Translated

By now, you've hopefully purchased and wrapped all the holiday gifts you need. So it's time to treat yourself to a present - and I've got the discount code that'll help you justify it!

Shop Translated is a great web site, new to me, that carries the Ines Collection. If you've never had a chance to see anything from this line in person, let me tell you - it's beautiful stuff. The collection is comprised of silky tops and dresses, featuring eye-catching patterns. Really, gorgeous.



So do some shopping for your own closet and enter the promotional code "Holidays40." You'll receive 40% off your order, with no minimum purchase. Enjoy!
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Friday, December 17, 2010

24 Gifts of Christmas - Kiss My Face Give Away

Today's gift comes compliments of Kiss My Face. The company asked me to give you one of their holiday gift sets, and after sampling one myself, I was happy more than happy to oblige. So here's what you can enter to win:



A lavendar mandarin Peace Candle, a bottle of Grassy Mint Peace Soap, and a bag crammed full of product samples and coupons.

To enter, leave a comment telling me which classic TV special you prefer: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer or Frosty the Snowman.

Give-away closes at 11:59 PM tonight - any comments left after that time will not be considered. Only one comment per person will be counted;. A commenter will be chosen at random and will have 3 business days to respond to me with his/her contact information.

Find more Kiss My Face gift sets here - their products are as good for you as they are for the environment. So they're perfect for the extra-conciencious beauty lover on your gift list.
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