The Nail Files: Big Daddy & Black on Black

Last week I purchased two new Sinful Colors Professional nail colors, and one of my colors was a Black on Black.  So, since it's fall now with Halloween at the end of October, I thought I'd combine my Big Daddy (an orange shade), and my new Black on Black together to begin my Halloween festivities:) I applied two coats of my new Black on Black polish, and three coats of Big Daddy.  Voila!

Linking up with Well Shut the Front Door! for The Nail Files & Glitter & Gloss for Mani Monday :)

September's Ipsy Glam Bag

My September Ipsy Glam Bag came in the mail recently and I wanted to share with you the great beauty products that I received.  For those of you, how aren't familiar with Ipsy, each month subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products.  Each member can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using.  For only $10 per month.  

So go ahead, take the quiz, get your first Glam Bag, and watch the videos, and create your own :)  To become a member, click here.

Ipsy Glam Bag

Jesses's Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

NYX Single Eye Shadow 

J Cats Beauty Fantabulous Lipstick 

Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing Mascara

Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm

Disclaimer...I'm a monthly subscriber to Ipsy, so I didn't receive my Glam Bag complimentary :)

Look What I Got: Phillip Lim for Target

I was so excited Phillip Lim was coming out at Target on September 15th, that I just couldn't wait. However, I decided to go ahead and wait because I knew it would be crazy, so I dropped by on the 16th instead.  Boy, I was excited because at my local Target they still had a good selection of Phillip Lim's pieces still left.

Here the items that I purchased that day at Target: The Phillip Lim French Terry, Silky Skirt "Animal", the Boom Scarf, a Black Gusset Tote, and a Taupe Medium Satchel.

What did you get a chance to buy when Phillip Lim for Target was released?

Linking up the the Penniless Socialite and The Tiny Heart for Look What I Got Link Up :)

Gray Skies

Forever 21 Top (similar), New York & Company Capris (similar), Givenchy Handbag (here), AGL Flats (here), Fossil Watch (here), Tiffany Toggle Bracelet (here).


It's fall now, does that mean that it's time for me to bring out my coats, scarves, pants, and sweaters? I hope not, because I'm not ready :(  Although, the weather here on the Eastern Shore has been really cool lately. I mean, I've already taken my jeans and other fall/winter clothing out of my attic :)

So for my outfit today, I thought I'd keep it simple, so I added a striped tee with a pair of capris.  Also, I thought I'd keep it casual too, so I added a pair of black flat shoes, a black handbag, with silver & red jewelry.

How do you transition into fall?  What are your favorites to wear?

Look What I Made!

For today's sewing project I made a small reuseable Grocery Bag by Michelle Patterns.  Although, this isn't the first time I've tried to sew this particular pattern, I glad I didn't give up because I love how itd turned out :)  Also, recently I've been seeing this pattern on Instagram lately, so I decided to give it another try as well.

Here's a photo of my resuseable Grocery Bag:

Linking up with Sew Can Do for Craftastic Monday Link Party! & Skip to my Lou for Made by you Monday.

The Nail Files: Wildfire

I was feeling a little lazy this weekend, and since it was definitely time for me to get my eyebrows waxed, so I thought I'd go and visit a nail salon to kill two birds with one stone.  Since, I enjoy the look of CNC Shellac nail gel, I decided to have a red nail color, Wildfire polished onto my nails.  

Linking up with Jennie from Well Shut the Front Door! for The Nail Files.

It's an Orange Kinda Day

Francesca's Top (similar), CJ Boyfriend Jeans (here), Me Too Flats (similar), Givenchy Handbag (here), Michael Kors Watch (here), SageKandCo Bracelets Gold Super Chunky Classic Link Gold (here) & Crystal Brulee Inspired Chunky Bracelets (here).

It's Wednesday, so this week's already halfway over, and my how time flies.  Also, it's so hard to believe it's already the middle of September too, fall is just around the corner :)  Anyway, for today's outfit I thought I'd keep it simple by wearing a bright orange colored top with a pair of denim boyfriend jeans.  I also added a pair of nude flats too.  

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore! & Style Sessions.

A Black & White Print

Target Top (similar), Target Capris (similar), Nordstrom Flats (here), Louis Vuitton Handbag (here), Fossil Watch (here), Henri Bendel Bangle (here), Jewelmint Bracelet (similar), and Apple of My Eye Jewelry Bracelet (here).


Ok, so the weather here on the Eastern Shore is slowly but surely turning cool out.  NO!  I want it to stay hot outside for awhile, however I'll just dress according to the weather outside. Also, if you missed my post yesterday it was about a new tote I made for myself, and I'm just so excited to be sewing again. So, continue to stay tuned for more of my sewing posts :)

Anyway, for my outfit today I chose to wear a pair of black capris with a black & cream top, black flats, my Louis Vuitton handbag, and black & silver accessories.

My Floral Tote

I've decided to start implementing my sewing projects here on my blog on a weekly basis, because not only do I really enjoy sewing, but I'd like to continue to show you guys my different sewing projects that I've made as well.  So, with this in mind, here's a new floral tote that I handmade for myself.  Since I'm a big tote and handbag type of girl, I thought I'd make myself a cute floral tote that could carry my Kindle, iPad Mini, a book or two, and my new Filofax in it.  Voila!  I loved how new floral tote turned out :)


Linking up with Sew Can Do, for Craftastic Monday Link Up Party & Skip to my Lou for Made by You Monday:)

The Nail Files: Gabrielle & Queen of Beauty

For my manicure today, I decided I'd use one of my Julep nail colors called Gabrielle.  However, I wanted to also use another nail polish of mine by Sinful Colors Professional called Queen of Beauty too.  So, I applied two coats of my Julep nail color and two coats of my Sinful Colors Professional nail color.  Voila!  I loved how my nails came out:)

Linking up with Jennie from Well Shut the Front Door! for The Nail Files.

My Sheath Dress

Macy's Dress (similar), Forever 21 Flower (here), Enzo Angiolini Pumps (similar), Cole Haan Handbag (no longer sold), and Burberry Watch (here).


For today I decided to wear a sheath dress I purchased several years ago at Macy's.  I'm normally not a big fan of don't sheath dresses, because I feel like I'm constantly pulling them down.  However, for church I chose to wear this one:)  I chose to pair my dress with black pump & handbag, and silver accesories.

Julep Maven in September

September's Julep Maven Box  

Julep - Daria Bombshell Finish: Creme $14.00/ $11.20 Maven 
Julep - Karmen Bombshell Finish: Shimmer $14.00/ $11.20 Maven
Julep - BARE FACE Cleansing Oil with Power Cell Complex $28.00/ $22.40 Maven
Julep - One - Step Polish Remover Pad Packettes $9.99/ $7.99 Maven


So, for those of you who aren't familiar with Julep, it's pretty simple take a quick the Julep Maven style quiz, then check out your first Julep Maven box with two pretty nail polishes and other beauty favorites just for you.  Congratulations, you're a Maven your box will be shipped to you within three business days.  So, go ahead and give it a try:)

Disclaimer...I'm a monthly subscriber to Julep, so my Julep Maven Box was not complimentary.  I pay the monthly fee myself.

Big Daddy

It's Mani Monday time!  So, for or my manicure today I thought that I'd pull out one of my favorite nail colors from Sinful Colors Professional called Big Daddy.  I applied two coats of my Big Daddy nail polish, and one coat of my Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Hard as Nails, Invisible nail polish.

Linking up with Jennie from Well Shut the Front Door! for The Nail Files, and Heather from Glitter & Gloss  for Mani Monday, hope to see you there:)