BEST mascara i've ever tried and over 1,000 page views! wohoo!

ahh guys i've finally reached over a thousand page view, and i know it's not a lot in the blogging world by any means but it means a lot to me so for any one out there that follows this blog: thank you so much!

now on to some business ;)

so the best mascara i've ever tried to date has to be the L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black.

okay two quick things:

-the formula is a bit wet, it takes a minute to dry but it's a good thing for me because it gives me a little bit of time to get it just perfect

-i've heard that this mascara flakes or transfers for some people but i haven't had that problem at all

photo property of L'Oreal Paris

i love the formula, it's actually very comparable to the DIOR show mascara, which is about three times the price, so i think your getting great value for the money on this one, it leaves lashes looking full and super dark and lush, which i love.  If you need a going out mascara, i'd recommend this one for sure :)

xoxo, 

bella

summer trend: neon!

okay so let me just start this off by saying i originally just wanted to post about this FANTASTIC boyfriend style blazer featured in the Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2012 collection, and then i remembered i also had a super useful site to share with you guys. 

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i seriously want this jacket. 

the versatility alone makes it spectacular.

it's probably going to cost a pretty bundle though, sigh.

as much as i love to lament about my college student budget woes, i'll go on with the post.  as far as the DVF 2012 Resort collection goes, i will say that it is as per usual fab, and that the bright pops of color in the majority of the outfits keep it totally fun and flirty.  I love neons, esp for summer, and ofcourse if done right in the winter via a poppy nail color or bright shoe.  But for summer i am adoring the idea of wearing a neutral ensemble with a neon pop a la DVF.  what do you guys think?

also gorgeous on the runway and (probably off of it as well) this little number:

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i am a total sucker for anything coral,

and yes this does it for me, 

stunning.

plus am i the only the one that finds orangey hued outfits go smashingly with aqua, because that aqua bag is working all kinds of wonderful on this look. 

ps: how cute is the model's makeup? so fresh faced, loving the winged liner.

another neon vixen:

Ashley Greene

photocredit to whomever shot the above picture!

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her dress is by Michaels Kors (who is fittingly standing right next to her in the picture above) and is from the Michael Kors Resort 2012 collection, love the color! definitely a statement mini.

oh and also neon works amazingly well in the beauty department:

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Dior Addict Lipstick in Diorkiss (#578) $28

quite the punchy pink no?

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren $7-8 depending on your area

classic summer color!

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Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow in Chronic $17

now this would make for a gorgeous summer eyeliner (esp with a neutral eye for work!) or even on its on i think it would look great, thoughts?

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Essie Pretty Edgy $8

not a traditional neon by any means, but essie's pretty edgy from last years summer collection is a color i personally own and happen to love.  trust me, you'll stand out.

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Chanel Le Vernis in Mimosa $25

in my mind,

its very difficult to go wrong with Chanel.

photocredit to essie

Essie Brazilliant $8

this little number is from the summer 2011 collection and it is just the thing to perk up one's day.

such a fun summery orange...reminds me of sitting beach side while sipping on pink lemonade, now thats something every blogginista needs! :)

oh and before i forgot, you guys should check out racked.com!

the link above is specifically for NYC but they cover a bunch of metro areas and let you know of all the deals and steals going on in your part of town, honestly, who doesn't want to know about a stellar sale?

here's to some great summer finds, enjoy the bargains!

xoxo,

bella