Here's a toast to you!

This blog is one of the few things that I actually adore and I'm so glad that its been a year.

Here's to a wonderful, healthy, and prosperous 2011!

Happy New Year Everyone :)

Love,

Bella

Resolutions, Resolutions, Resolutions!

Most women  share this experience with me, we pick out all our bad qualities and make ourselves feel like shit in the process.  I mean hey it happens, but that doesn't mean we cant fix it! My new years resolutions are:

a) Love myself more than I do already. (narcissistic but necessary)

b) Give time back to others.

c) Find cheaper alternatives to my money wasting habits.

d) Try new things!

Going along with the last one, here's a few things definitely worth a try:

Fake Lashes! - for girls who aren't blessed with the longest lashes out there, there's really great options available. Beauty supply stores like Ulta have some great brands and choices if your looking for a way to spice up your eye look.  The Ulta brand Lash Kit (for Full Lashes) is on sale right now! For $0.99! Thats a total bargain worth trying.

L'Oreal Eye Shadow Quad in The Blue Eye ($6.99) - I love these, so cute, and a lot of great colors that blend together for a really nice finish.  The quality is up there, so no worries about that.  Color payoff is excellent as well.  Its a drugstore find to love :)

Lancome High Définicils ($24.50) - It's the splurge on this little list, but trust me, if you love a more intense look for your eyes, it'll be perfect for you, it promises a cleaner more defined look that fans out and lengthens lashes.  Definite keeper.

      

fun reads,

bella

ps: Isn't Monica Bellucci lovely?

  

2010 sparkle.

So the new year is approaching us and everyone needs a few tweaks here and there, I've come across a few things that I think would spice up any outfit, brighten up a bleak day, and make most of a night out.  Here's to 2010!

1. Express Wool Belted Military Coat $80 - an awesome daily staple, structured, chic, and versatile, whats not to love?
2. Express Faux Fur Vest ($48) - a great piece that feels luxe for a steal!
3. Express Oversized Square Sunglasses ($12) - very cute, these adorable frames would work for a plethora of looks and come in three great shades.
4. Express Men's Cotton Military Vest ($16) - Comfortable and wearable, this vest works as a staple for the guy in your life and will compliment many of his layered looks.
5. Express Men's Graphic Flannel Casual Shirt in Plaid ($16) - Functional and fun, a really easy effortless look that any guy can pull off.
6. Too Faced Smurfy-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner ($8.75) - glitterly, and available in clear (which would layer over black liner perfectly!) and in the classic smurfy blue.  A fun flirty option for playing up the eyes ;)
7. A Broadway Show! (prices range for on-broadway hits start from $50 +) - May I suggest a classic hit like Wicked or The Phantom of the Opera, popular shows include Billy Elliot and Jersey Boys.  Anyway way you go, its sure to be a smashing success :)
Those are just some way to spice up the new year, and make it more memorable than the last, Happy New Year! (*all images property of their respective owners)

fun reads,

bella

   

p.s.: guilty pleasures to treasure, chase crawford, yum.