♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Bloch V-Neck Sweater in Pastel Blue; Capezio Camisole Leotard w/ ‘V’ Back in Light Blue; Bloch Endura Footless Tights in Pink; Harmonie 12” Solid Color Legwarmers in Frost; Bloch Prolite II Ballet Slipper in Pink. It’s a dance day!

♥Reading: Becoming Marie Antoinette: A Novel by Juliet Grey.

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel in Unicorn (le parfait pastel yellow for spring / summer. J’adore! Lips: mark Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss in Lotus Luxe. Eyes: Maybelline New York Volum’ Express The Colossal Washable Mascara in Glam Black.

♥Listening: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen. I am not ashamed to admit that I am un peu obsédé with this song.

♥Adoring: Jacquie Aiche. I am positively smitten with the dainty designs executed by Ms. Aiche – specifically the Diamond Waif Bezel Ring, and Smooth Chain Ring. They add just the right amount of sparkle to make a girl shine without overshadowing her true beauty. Heart! Flouncy skirts that flirt with the world as you strut, and are simply begging to be taken for a twirl a la BB Dakota’s Kaley Pleated Skirt, RED Valentino’s Floral Skirt, and Antipodium’s Checker Skirt. Rachel Zoe. Etre toujours mon Coeur! Her dresses bridge the gap between sophistication and seduction (case in point, the Amanda Lace Dress); her outerwear is perfectly cut to accentuate a girl’s best features (hello Sullivan II Leather Suit Jacket); and her footwear is off the charts exquisite (I’m looking at you Cole Pumps). Swoon!

♥Watching: Matilda. Book, movie…both are equally incredible, and should be savored by all.

♥Desiring: Stuart Weitzman Capsize Mary Jane Pumps. The juxtaposition between the futuristic mirrored cap pointed toe and the ultra-feminine blush tone is spot on. Plus, who could possibly resist a charming Mary Jane aesthetic? Certainement pas je! Yosi Samra Elastic Top Line Ballet Flats in Blush Multi. Lizard embossing is the perfect way to refresh standard neutrals, vous ne pensez pas? Rebecca Minkoff Studded Wallet On A Chain Clutch. Seriously digging the envelope aesthetic and perfectly placed stud accents. I’ll take one in each color (Black for fall and winter; Pale Grey for spring and summer), s'il vous plait!

♥Quoting: Randy Pausch - “Never lose the childlike wonder. It’s just too important. It’s what drives us.”

♥Awaiting: Underworld (Abandon Book 2) by Meg Cabot. I need to know what happens to Pierce Oliviera – May 8, 2012 cannot come soon enough!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.

365 Beauty Guide: Neon Nails

Looking to add a splash of neon to your beauty routine? Take a peek at these eye-catching nail colors that will add the perfect pop of color!

♥American Apparel Neon Nail Polish in Neon Green
♥American Apparel Neon Nail Polish in Neon Violet
♥Forever 21 Love & Beauty Neon Orange Nail Polish in Orange
♥Forever 21 Love & Beauty Neon Coral Nail Polish
♥Forever 21 Love & Beauty Neon Pink Nail Polish in Neon Pink
♥China Glaze Pink Voltage
♥NYX Cosmetics Long Lasting Neon Nail Polish Neon Hot Pink
♥China Glaze Neon Celtic Sun
♥NYX Cosmetics Long Lasting Neon Nail Polish Neon Yellow
♥Milani Neon Nail Lacquer in Dude Blue
♥Illamasqua Nail Varnish Gamma
♥Milani Specialty Nail Lacquer Neon Pink Hottie
♥Essie Funky Limelight


Fashionably yours!

Play It Again, Sam

Disparate Youth - Santigold
Tongue Tied - GROUPLOVE
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 (feat. Christina Aguilera)
Country Lane - Telekinesis
Safe & Sound - Taylor Swift (feat. The Civil Wars)
Simple Song - The Shins
Hit Me Down Sonny - The Ting Tings
Don't Blame the World, It's the DJ's Fault - Cobra Starship
Comeback Kid - Sleigh Bells
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.

Strut Your Stuff With ghd's Peacock Collection!

pea•cock/ˈpēˌkäk/ (v.): Display oneself ostentatiously; strut like a peacock.
Let’s be honest, lovers…very little compares to the beauty of a peacock – and the very animal in question knows it! Peacocks are known for their penchant to preen, strut, and show off their glorious green, purple, and blue feathers; and now it’s your turn to take a page from their book and preen, strut, and show off your fabulous follicles courtesy of ghd’s new Peacock Collection – available at ghd’s official website.

Limited Edition and downright divine; the ghd Peacock Spring / Summer 2012 Collection is a trio of stunning straightener’s available in the three very colors that make peacocks so spectacular to look at – rich emerald green, deep amethyst purple, and dazzling sapphire blue. Like other ghd dazzlers before, the Peacock Collection comes complete with the ghd Gold Classic Styler; however, the plates included, and accents featured upon the styler, are colored to match your chosen Collection (I’m partial to the purple). Of course, this is not the sole embellishment that has caused me to swoon; rather, that honor falls upon the accessories.

Each of the three ghd Peacock Spring / Summer 2012 Collection pieces come wrapped inside a storage bag in a coordinating color (that is trimmed in sleek silver, and embellished with eye-catching Peacock embroidery), that doubles as a cute carry-all for evenings out on the town; so you can use the Peacock to create a chic coiffure, then pop your essentials into the accompanying to die for storage bag and be on your way – a tempting two-fer that I, for one, am incapable of resisting.

I’m curious dolls, which ghd Peacock color has caught your eye – the purple, the blue, or the green? Do tell!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to ghd for the pictures.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥Jeunesse Jeanne Blouse in Ivory
♥Bop Basics Tuxedo Jacket in Black
♥Alice + Olivia Wide Leg Tweed Pants
♥Fallon Jewelry Ines Snake Necklace in Gunmetal
♥Elizabeth and James Clover Ring in White Sapphire
♥Valntino Studded Leather Waist Belt
♥Nicole by OPI Give Me the 1st Dance from the Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!

Shoes Shoes Shoes $25.00 Ross Giveaway

“What do women want? Shoes.”
Mimi Pond
Darlings, if we have learned anything from Cinderella, Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, or Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw, it is that shoes have a magical quality about them that can transform your life as easy as 1, 2, 3. Ballerina flats, sky-high heels, platforms, sneakers, sandals…they all serve as a material form of fabulousness with the ability to turn one’s frown upside down. As such, I am thrilled to share with you news about ROSS’ Annual Shoe Event (one of my favorite occasions of the year), which is being held through April 30. Here you can find an abundance of designer wares at a price that is perfect for the budget babe. And in celebration of the Annual Shoe Event, ROSS is providing one (1) lucky Café Fashionista reader with…a $25.00 Gift Certificate!

That’s right, my loves! Café Fashionista has teamed up with ROSS to bring one (1) reader the chance to scoop up a pair of new shoes for the spring season via a $25.00 Gift Certificate good towards anything in the store!

To Enter the Shoes Shoes Shoes $25.00 Ross Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what shoe style you are looking forward to rocking for spring between now and Friday, April 13, 2012 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Tweet about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what shoe style you are looking forward to rocking for spring between now and Friday, April 13, 2012 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect, or Twitter @cafefashionista, and leave a comment on this post stating what shoe style you are looking forward to rocking for spring between now and Friday, April 13, 2012 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Ross for the picture.

Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Brose Stacey Sequined Bubble Mini Dress in Ivory
♥Stuart Weitzman Capsize Mary Jane Pumps in Blush
♥Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Watersnake Box Clutch
♥Elizabeth and James Thorn Stacking Ring in White Sapphire
♥Dauphines of New York The One Headband in Silver
♥OPI Passion from the Soft Shades Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!

Cafe Fashionista Book Club: Bunheads by Sophie Flack

"The time to read is any time: no apparatus, no appointment of time and place, is necessary. It is the only art which can be practised at any hour of the day or night, whenever the time and inclination comes, that is your time for reading; in joy or sorrow, health or illness."
Hollbrook Jackson

Welcome to book selection three of the Café Fashionista Book Club! Since we began in January, we have read Jennifer E. Smith’s The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Meg Cabot’s Abandon. This month, in honor of the release of OPI’s collaboration with the New York City Ballet (and my undying obsession with ballerinas), I thought it would be a fabulous time to read Sophie Flack’s Bunheads.

Once a dancer with the New York City Ballet, Sophie Flack is now officially a YA author, and Bunheads is her debut novel.

As always, the rules remain the same…Throughout the month, you can come back to this original posting, and Discuss the current book club selection in the Comments section, sharing your thoughts on a character you love (or love to hate), memorable quotes or scenes in the book, and the like. Everything is very informal; but I think that it will be a blast, and I hope that you will all join in! Remember you do not have to participate each month - only when you have the time or feel compelled to.

♥Book Synopsis: On-stage beauty. Backstage drama.

As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet.

But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?

The title has been revealed, now it’s time to read and discuss!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It and Amazon for the pictures.

Tightwad Tuesday: Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Platform Pumps for Pennies

Kitty cats, representing the left corner we have Giuseppe Zanotti’s saucy Suede Platform Pumps; in the right corner we have the ultra-haute Heart Soul Tami Pump in Royal Micro.

While Tami sports a slightly higher heel and platform than the glamorous Giuseppe’s; for a mere $69.95, in comparison to the $650.00 needed to snag the Zanotti Suede Platform Pumps, they are a chic compromise for the girl striving to stay stylish on a budget!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Endless for the pictures.

NOTD

1) To create this ombre / mixed mani look, I used three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Wild Shine Nail Color in Lavender Crème (the dark pink), and three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Wild Shine Nail Color in Tickled Pink. I then added one coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat on top of all colors for added shine and protection. Ring via Forever 21.
2) This was created using three coats of Mary Jo Matsumoto’s 4FREE Nail Color in Laguna Shimmer. I think this is really meant to be a top coat for a hint of shimmer to another nail color; however, I loved it so much that I decided to make it opaque by using multiple coats to create an icy glitter shade (that is far prettier in person BTW). I did not use a Top Coat for this look. Ring via unknown.
3) This look was created using three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Fast Dry Nail Color in Sagreena the Teenage Witch, topped with one coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat. Aside from Essie’s Mint Candy Apple (which I don’t consider to be a true green), this was my first encounter with green nail polish (purchased for the name, because I am a huge fan of Sabrina the Teenage Witch), but it has quickly grown to be one of my favorite colors. So, even if you don’t think you will like green polish, I highly recommend giving this color a try. Elephant Ring via Forever 21 – similar style here.
4) To create this lacquer look, I used three coats of Forever 21 Love & Beauty Magnetic Magenta Nail Polish in Fuchsia on all nails, then added one coat of Forever 21 Love & Beauty Blue Purple Glitter Nail Polish in Blue / Purple to the ring finger, and topped all fingers with one coat of Seche Vite Fast Try Top Coat to finish it off. House of Harlow 1960 14KT Horseshoe Stack Ring in Yellow Gold.
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


Fashionably yours!

Sunday Steals: Christian Louboutin Pigalle Pointed Leather Flats for Pennies

Lovers, in the left corner we have the ever-pretty Pigalle Pointed Leather Flats from Christian Louboutin – the very same ones seen worn by Anne Hathaway and Kate Walsh; to the right take a peek at the versatile Viv Patent Flats in Black.

Though Viv lacks the signature red sole of the more pricey Louboutin’s; for just $188.00, in comparison to the $575.00 price tag of the precious Pigalle, they are every bit as essential for the working girl’s wardrobe – and make it possible to pick up a pair in multiple colors (Black, Neon Peach, Festival Green, and Bronzed Clay)!

Now the question remains…will you be thrifty, or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and J. Crew for the pictures.


Congratulations to Paislea Elyse of allister bee! You're the winner of Cafe Fashionista's Studly Love Giveaway! Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com with your shipping address, phone number, and bag color of choice (black or grey) to claim your prize!

Pretty Little Lingerie

“It may not be something that you will see as obvious on the red carpet but (lingerie) is something that is very close to every woman.”
Sara Tervo

When it comes to fashion, one of the areas wherein a girl can truly go wild, and change her personality from day to day without anyone ever knowing, is in the lingerie department. Lingerie is a clandestine form of frippery that allows one to wear cream-colored satin corsets to the office when you’re feeling romantic; pink striped boyshorts to Sunday morning brunch with the girls when you’re feeling playful; and floral-bedecked bras for strolls in the park when you’re feeling feminine.

Provided the fact that we want a wide-array of options when we open our bureaus each morning to start our day, it is imperative that we find a retailer that offers a saucy selection of underthings at a price that is perfect for filling up our lingerie drawers without emptying our bank accounts. Matalan is such a shop.

Catering to looking chic underneath on the cheap, Matalan offers an extensive collection of bras, babydolls, underwear, and corsets in a variety of prints, colors, and textures (so that you can mix ‘n’ match from time to time) at prices that start at under $5 a piece. And for those of you ladies out there who are in the throes of wedding planning, you will be happy to know that there are budget-friendly bridal wear and special occasion pieces (I’m partial to the Kassi Basque in Cream) that start at less than $20 and will make you feel incredibly elegant and radiant on your big day!

Tell me, darlings…what type of lingerie makes you swoon?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Matalan for the picture.

Spec-tacular Giveaway

Whether you don them in the dark to make yourself feel like an incognito celebrity; perch them atop your perky nose to clandestinely peek at cute boys; or simply slip them atop your chic chignon for a pop of pizzazz, there is no question about it…sunglasses are an accessory of which no one should be without. Now, thanks to Sunglasses Shop, you never will be.

You guessed it, my loves! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Sunglasses Shop to bring one (1) lucky lady a pair of Runaways in Black (Retail: $66.49) from the ever-luxe Le Specs – a company that prides itself on offering Euro Chic styles that will add a touch of fabulousness to anything you happen to be wearing!

To Enter the Spec-tacular Giveaway:

♥Visit Sunglasses Shop and select your favorite Le Specs style.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which Le Specs style is your favorite between now and Friday, April 6, 2012 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Tweet about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which Le Specs style is your favorite between now and Friday, April 6, 2012 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect, or Twitter @cafefashionista, and leave a comment on this post stating which Le Specs style is your favorite between now and Friday, April 6, 2012 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

Extra Entries:

♥Like Sunglasses Shop on Facebook, and post the words Fashionista Sunglasses on their Facebook Wall between now and Friday, April 6, 2012 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

♥Follow @SunglassShop on Twitter between now and Friday, April 6, 2012 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, April 7, 2012.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to Everyone - U.S., Canadian, and International Residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Sunglasses Shop for the pictures.

Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Joie Marlo Blouse in Dusty Pink
♥Genetic Denim The Shane Cigarette Jeans in Bright Teal
♥B Brian Atwood Beatris Textured Suede Pumps in Light Pink
♥Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Metallic Python-Effect Leather Clutch
♥B-Low The Belt Alpha Belt in Gold
♥Soo Ihn Kim Jinx Cuff in Matte Gold
♥OPI Gouda Gouda Two Shoes from the Holland Spring / Summer 2012 Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Relaxed V-Neck Sweater in Black; Forever 21 Solid Knit Leggings in Black; Forever 21 Medieval Pendant Necklace in Burnished Gold / Peach; Forever 21 Rhinestone Floral Ring in Burnished Gold / Hot Pink; Mossimo Supply Co. Ona Ballet Flats in Animal Print via Target.

♥Reading: Coraline by Neil Gaiman. If you are a fan of Tim Burton and/or Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland it is imperative that you get your hands on a copy of this book. Incroyable!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Tickled Pink. Lips: mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swell. Eyes: mark Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Eyes in Cocoa Bean.

♥Listening: Slow by Grouplove. Positively obsédé with this song. Download. Listen. Repeat. Seriously.

♥Adoring: Dauphines of New York. Each headpiece is reminiscent of a tiara worn by a princess, making the wearer feel whimsical and ethereal even if she’s simply decked out in denim. My personal favorites include the All That Glitters Headband, the Flower Child Headband, and the Once In A Lifetime Headband. J’adore! Skater-inspired dresses that sport deep scoop backs and fabulously flirty flaired skirts a la Kova & T’s Kristy Dress, American Apparel’s Nylon Tricot Figure Skater Dress, and Opening Ceremony’s X Back Dress. Sky-high, skin-toned sandals that make one’s legs go on for days when paired with sassy short shorts or summer minidresses – specifically Belle by Sigerson Morrison Balena Wedge Sandals in Fango, Sam Edelman Josie Cutout Cork Platform Sandals in Au Naturale, and Dolce Vita’s Olly Suede Espadrilles in Nude. Salut, je vous adore!

♥Watching: Lady and the Tramp II – Scamp’s Adventure.

♥Desiring: Rebecca Minkoff Long Karla Dress in Rose. The juxtaposition between Victorian Gothic (the lace yoke and dusty hue) and casual, modernistic beach babe (asymmetrical hemline and slightly oversized fit) is positively breathtaking. Coeur! Brose Stacy Sequined Bubble Mini Dress in Ivory. Le quintessential babydoll frock. And it has sequins! Evanouissement. Etre toujours mon Coeur! Pelle Moda Ider Tweed Espadrilles in Light Grey et Dune. Obsessed with the wraparound grosgrain ankle straps!

♥Quoting: Gossip Girl – “Sometimes, in an attempt to spread the most outrageous rumors, we look over the very thing that’s even more scandalous: The truth.”

♥Awaiting: Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel in Cinderella. I couldn’t resist picking up a nail shade named after one of my favorite fairytale princesses!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop for the picture.

Tightwad Tuesday: Tory Burch Stripe Elastic Strap Espadrille on a Budget

Lovers, to the left you will find Tory Burch’s ultra-tempting Stripe Elastic Strap Espadrille; to the right feast your eyes on the marvelous MIA Renegade in Red Elastic.

Though the color scheme of the Renegade differs slightly from that of the Burch beauties; for a mere $59.95, as opposed to the $195.00 required to take home the tantalizing Tory’s, they are the perfect fit for the frugal fashionista – and allow one to choose from three natty nautical hues (Red Elastic, Navy Elastic, or Nude Elastic)!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Zappos for the pictures.

Skin: A Kiss of Luxury

“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”
Sydney J. Harris

Lazy Sunday mornings celebrated with chocolate-drizzled croissants, and piping hot cappuccinos; sick days spent burrowing under the covers with a good book, and the occasional bowl of hearty soup; last-minute brunch plans with your BFF to dish on relationship troubles or triumphs over morning Mimosas. Each of the aforementioned events is something that requires an ensemble that is equal parts comfortable and charming; a look that will keep us cozy for hours on end whilst ensuring that we look perfectly presentable should an ultra-adorbs acquaintance spring up out of nowhere. And one need not look further than my new favorite kiss of luxury…Skin.

Sporting the motto “Addressing the body,” the Skin collection, created by Susan Beischel (my new favorite person in the world BTW), is “…a line that cocoons women in the world’s most glorious garments. The perfect weights and shapes. The clothing you live in, to elevate the everyday.”

Featuring simplistic, yet utterly stylish aesthetics, in a variety of soft shades (the entire Spring 2012 Collection is inspired by beach pebbles), the Skin line ranges from Micro Fleece Wraps and Pleated Boyshort Panties to Ribbed Tunics and Tunic Dresses, all crafted out of super-soft materials such as pima cotton.

I was lucky enough to receive the Ribbed Tunic in Shadow (a charcoal/olive gray) at the start of a personal bout with the flu (of which I am still attempting to recover from), and I scarcely took it off – whether I was pairing it with leggings and boots for quick trips to the store, or simply wearing it around the house with American Apparel over-the-knee socks. The 100% pima cotton was the softest I have ever felt, and resulted in supreme comfort whenever I had it on, earning two (neon pink) thumbs up from this fashionista!

What piece from the collection will you choose to serve as your stylish second Skin?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Skin for the pictures.


*NOTE: This product was sent to me for review; however, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.*

Sunday Steals: House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Cat Eye Sunglasses for Less

Darlings, shift your gaze to the left to take in the beauty that is the haute House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Cat Eye Sunglasses – the very same ones designed and donned by Fashion Star’s Nicole Richie; now, if you’ll take a peek to the right you will spot Triple Optic’s outstanding Oversized High Fashion Designer Inspired Bold Chic Cat Eye Sunglasses Cateyes.

While the Triple Optic offering sports slightly lighter shading on the lenses than the black as night lenses seen upon the charming Chelsea; for a mere $9.95, in comparison to the $138.00 required to snag their higher-end sister, they are the ideal compromise for the budget babe striving to look chic on the cheap!

What’s your stand, lovers…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Amazon for the pictures.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥Heidi Merrick Huntington Dress in Neapolitan
♥RED Valentino Bow Flat Sandals in Rose
♥Marc by Marc Jacobs Werdie Colorblocked Top Handle Messenger in Shock Red Multi
♥Marc by Marc Jacobs Dexter Glitz Long Charm Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold
♥Karen Walker Harvest Sunglasses in Fluoro Pink / Tan / White
♥OPI A Roll in the Hague from the Holland Spring / Summer 2012 Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Congratulations to Mazzy May! You're the winner of Cafe Fashionista's Outfit Your Tech Accessories in Style Giveaway! Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Straight Stylin'

Darlings, it was Joan Crawford who once said, “I think that the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser.” Though I nearly wholeheartedly agree with Ms. Crawford regarding this sentiment, I must admit that the hairdresser, in my opinion, is the second most important thing a woman can have. The first, mind you, is an incredible hair straightener – and I feel that I have found the absolute best flat iron in the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional 100% Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron.

Unlike many other hair styling tools on the market, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional (conveniently available at the Rylees store for you UK dwellers) relies upon the new advanced technology of 100% Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates, which allows the user to swiftly sweep the plates through one’s hair in one magnificent slide, without pulling or catching – an advancement not seen in any other hair straightener at this time.

Even better, however, is the fact that the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional is a multifaceted weapon for your follicles, allowing you to toss out the other tools you turn to in order to tame your mane, and replace them with this single styler. How so, you ask? Aside from being a flat iron that delivers sleek, straight tresses, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional acts as a curling iron, so you can create anything you dream up – from a flip or beachy waves to très chic curls!

Now only one question remains…what hairstyle will you create using your Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional 100% Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron? And, of course, which color will you select – Pink, Black, or White?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Rylees for the picture.

Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Wildfox Wildfox White Label The West Was Won Dress in Clean White
♥Frye Veronica Slouch Boots
♥Monserat De Lucca Feather Bracelet in Gold
♥Mania Mania Immortals Ring in Brass
♥MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Double Wrap Belt in Lead
♥Vanessa Mooney Fly Girl Earrings in Pink
♥Nicole by OPI Paparazzi Don’t Preach from the Spring 2012 Kardashian Kollection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!


Now through March 16th, 2012, receive 30% Off your entire D'Haute Collection order when you use the Coupon Code 30cafefashionista upon checkout. Additionally, all orders over $150.00 receive Free Shipping.

Rebecca Minkoff ♥ mark Delight Bag Review

mark is my beauty go-to. My handbag is full of their Juice Gems and Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss; and I rarely leave the house without their Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Surreal adorning my eyes. Rebecca Minkoff is one of my designer obsessions. Since discovering her Mini Nikki Hobos and Mini MAC Clutches (not to mention the Studded Affair, Cory Coin Wallets, and Sweetie Mini Bag), no other handbag designer has had the ability to tear me away from my Minkoff devotion (as evident by the six Mini Nikki Hobos in constant rotation in my wardrobe). Obsession confessed, I will admit that prices can be a bit steep for the decadent designs RM rolls out; thus the reason I was positively thrilled to learn of the Rebecca Minkoff ♥ mark collaboration, which has brought the delicious Delight Bag (Retail Price: $60.00) into my life.

Like Jason Wu for Target, Versace for H&M, and Rory Beca for Forever 21 before her, Rebecca Minkoff has created the Delight Bag (Straight from Fashion Week!) specifically for mark girls that, in my opinion, combines the elements of three of her most phenomenal designs: the Affair (size), the Sweetie Mini (studs), and the Mini MAC (chain strap) – a conglomeration of chic that is essential for the fashion-forward girl on a budget!

FIRST THOUGHTS:
You never know what to expect with collabs, especially once you’ve had experience with a designer’s higher-priced products, but the Delight was one of the best I have ever encountered. From the moment I removed it from its packaging I had to note three things:
♥ The color is a very rich noir that is incredibly sleek and smooth to the touch. ♥
♥ Despite being constructed out of faux leather, it looks and feels real – right down to the soft, buttery texture. ♥
♥ As is a Rebecca Minkoff signature, the Delight features an interior Key Clip and 3-Pockets for easy organization (just like her originals).♥

POSITIVES:
♥ Lightweight. ♥
♥ Adjustable strap so you can wear it as a long shoulder bag, short shoulder bag, or crossbody. ♥
♥ Chain Strap + Stud Detailing + Buckle Detailing = Edgy Yet Sophisticated. ♥
♥ Interior Key Clip, 2-Slip Pockets, and 1 Zippered Pocket for Simple Organization and Access to your essentials. ♥
♥ Ultra-affordable price ($60.00) from one of fashion’s biggest names. ♥

FASHIONISTA VERDICT:
The Rebecca Minkoff Delight Bag is, like the mark company itself, a piece for the everygirl - meaning, whether you can afford the higher-priced Minkoff bags or not, this carryall will make a Delight-ful (sorry, had to do it!) addition to your handbag collection. But make sure to buy two…one for you, and one for the everygirl in your life (sister, BFF, you name it)!
♥ 5 / 5 Hearts ♥
What do you think of the Rebecca Minkoff ♥ mark Delight Bag?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to mark for the Ashley Greene picture.


*NOTE: This product was sent to me for review; however, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.*

365 Beauty Guide: Pot of Gold

You may not find the leprechauns Pot of Gold nestled at the end of the rainbow; but you can find a smattering of it right upon your fingertips courtesy of these glittering gold lacquers!

♥butter LONDON 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish in West End Wonderland
♥Essie in Shifting Power
♥NARS Nail Polish in Kismet
♥NARS Nail Polish in Versailles
♥Chanel Le Vernis in Gold Fingers
♥Love & Beauty by Forever 21 Gold Rush Nail Polish in Gold
♥Essie As Gold As It Gets
♥Deborah Lippmann Boom Pow Nail Lacquer
♥Deborah Lippmann Shake Your Groove Thing
♥SEPHORA by OPI Only Gold for Me Top Coat
♥China Glaze Metallic Crackle Nail Enamel in Tarnished Gold
♥Nicole by OPI Gold Texture
♥Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in Gold
♥OPI Gold Shatter
♥Topshop Metallic Nails in Heart of Gold
♥Nicole by OPI Not A Gold Bigger from the Justin Bieber Collection


Fashionably yours!


Now through March 16th, 2012, receive 30% Off your entire D'Haute Collection order when you use the Coupon Code 30cafefashionista upon checkout. Additionally, all orders over $150.00 receive Free Shipping.

Play It Again, Sam

Suego Faults - Wolf Gang
How'd You Like That? - The Kooks
Use Your Love - Katy Perry
Your Biggest Mistake - Ellie Goulding
The Day Is Coming - My Morning Jacket
Something We're Becoming - Time Machine
Strangers - The Dirty Secrets
Embers - Just Jack
Straight Up - Paula Abdul
People C'mon - Delta Spirit

What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Now through March 16th, 2012, receive 30% Off your entire D'Haute Collection order when you use the Coupon Code 30cafefashionista upon checkout. Additionally, all orders over $150.00 receive Free Shipping.

Sunday Steals: Casadei 6471 T-Strap Platform Wedge Sandal for Pennies

Dolls, in the left corner take a peek at Casadei’s charming 6471 T-Strap Platform Wedge Sandal; to the right prepare to be amazed by Vince Camuto’s beautiful Babe.

While Babe features a lower heel and platform, and is offered in a Canyon Brown / Chocolate Mousse hue, as opposed to the navy color of the Casadei; for just $159.00, in comparison to the $960.00 price tag of the ultra-covetable Casadei, Babe is the perfect compromise for the frugal fashionista, and allows one to scoop up both snazzy shades (Canyon Brown / Chocolate Mousse and Black)!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this sultry Sunday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless and Zappos for the pictures.


Now through March 16th, 2012, receive 30% Off your entire D'Haute Collection order when you use the Coupon Code 30cafefashionista upon checkout. Additionally, all orders over $150.00 receive Free Shipping.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Melrose Tee in Shocking Pink
♥Blank Denim Ankle Skinny Jeans in Turquoise
♥Jean-Michel Cazabat Orabela Strappy Sandals in Skin / Fuchsia / Mint / Yellow
♥3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Bag in Limon
♥Erickson Beamon Color Me Crazy Bracelet in Purple / Pink
♥Juicy Couture Puffed Heart Stud Earrings in Neon Pink
♥Nicole by OPI Ladies in the Limelight from the Spring 2012 Kardashian Kollection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Now through March 16th, 2012, receive 30% Off your entire D'Haute Collection order when you use the Coupon Code 30cafefashionista upon checkout. Additionally, all orders over $150.00 receive Free Shipping.

Studly Love Giveaway

Every fashion-forward femme fatale deserves to have a studly love in her life. A rough and tumble piece of arm candy that toughens up a demure, floral-print frock or basic black blazer; whilst retaining the utmost composure, class, and charm. An accessory that will stay by your side through afternoon shopping sprees or evenings laced with wining and dining. For those of you who were wondering, we are not discussing a boy here (though one who met the aforementioned qualifications would most certainly be nice); rather, we are discussing Mimi Boutique’s Josh Studded Backpack (Retail Value: $62.00) – a prime style specimen that one (1) lucky reader will soon be taking home.

Surprise, surprise, my darlings! Café Fashionista has teamed up with the très fabulous Mimi Boutique to bring one (1) stunning stylista the posh et playful Josh Studded Backpack in your choice of Black or Grey. I myself own the Black version and am head over heels for it (Read my review of Josh and see pictures of how I’ve styled it here).

To Enter the Study Love Giveaway:

♥Visit Mimi Boutique and select your favorite item.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which Mimi Boutique item is your favorite between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Tweet about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which Mimi Boutique item is your favorite between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect, or Twitter @cafefashionista, and leave a comment on this post stating which Mimi Boutique item is your favorite between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

Extra Entries:

♥Like Mimi Boutique on Facebook between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

♥Follow @MimiBoutique on Twitter between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

♥Follow Mimi Boutique on Tumblr between now and Friday, March 23, 2012 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, March 24, 2012.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian Residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Mimi Boutique for the pictures.

Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Parker Strapless Pleated Dress in Pale Pink
♥3.1 Phillip Lim Biker Trench Coat in Blue Denim
♥Tory Burch Classic Mini Bag in Gold
♥House of Harlow 1960 Key Cocktail Ring in Gold
♥Hunter Boots Original Gloss Wellington Boots in Candy Pink
♥OPI Suzi & the Lifeguard from the South Beach Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Mossimo Supply Co. Plaid Top in Blue Plaid via Target; Forever 21 Classic Slim Denim Pants in Denim Black; Sock Dreams Long Cuffable Scrunchable Socks in Natural; Nine West Magic in Cognac Leather; Forever 21 Rhinestone Three Finger Ring in Clear / Silver.

♥Reading: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Nicole by OPI Strike A Pose from the Kardashian Spring 2012 Kollection. (NOTE: The shade is going to be in heavy rotation for spring/summer pedicures – so gorg!). Lips: mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in Peek-A-Boo. Eyes: mark I-mark Metallics Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Goldi Luxe.

♥Listening: How Will I Know by Whitney Houston. Love old-school Whitney. RIP to an incredible talent who left an unforgettable mark on the music world.

♥Adoring: Backpacks. Love the way the aesthetic invokes schoolyard style in a grow-up fashion. For sophistication, I vote Tory Burch’s Kailey Top Handle Backpack; for subtle edginess I favor Mimi Boutique’s Josh Studded Backpack; and for a splash of whimsy I covet Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Miss Marc Packables Backpack. Très adorbs, oui? CLARE VIVIER. The unfussy, yet incredibly fabulous shape of each piece she crafts, coupled with the bright color choices, make these charming carryalls a simple way to add cheery charm to whatever ensemble you may currently be donning. I’m partial to the Fold Over Clutch in Yellow and the Neon Stripe Flat Clutch in Brown / Pink. Gorgeous! Blazers in playful prints and colors that breathe new life into standard work-wear. Seriously digging Nanette Lepore’s First Dance Blazer in Deep Sea Multi, and Rebecca Minkoff’s Becky Jacket in Clambake. Aimer l'amour!

♥Watching: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. My nephew and I have debated on this a bit, but I have come to the conclusion that Michelangelo is officially my favorite Ninja Turtle. And, of course, I’ll always want to be April O’Neil.

♥Desiring: Patterson J. Kincaid Welt Ribbon Crochet Short. There is something so romantic about a crocheted aesthetic – especially in a flaming, Fiery Red hue! J’adore! Hunter Boots Regent St. James Tall Rain Boots. Majorly obsédé with the asymmetrical shaft and equestrian-inspired style. These would look perfect coupled with cutoff denim shorts in the summer or black skinnies in the winter! Wildfox Wildfox White Label How The West Was Won Dress in Clean / White. Dying over this dress! How incredible is the lace construction, asymmetrical hemline, and feminine rose appliqué? Need!

♥Quoting: Paulo Coelho - “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.”

♥Awaiting: Hunter Original High Gloss ’11 in Orchid. After weeks of debating on a color I finally settled on the pastel Orchid; now the countdown for their arrival begins!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.

Tightwad Tuesday: ADAM Long Sleeve Striped Top for Less

My loves, in the left corner we have the luscious Long Sleeve Striped Top from ADAM; in the right corner feast your eyes on the beautiful Breton Stripe Top from Warehouse via ASOS.

Though the stripes on the wondrous Warehouse start higher up on the chest than those seen on the ADAM; for a mere $44.76, as opposed to the $195.00 needed to scoop up the ambrosial ADAM, it is the perfect piece for the fabulous fashionista looking to snag a nautical style for the summer – on a frugalista budget!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and ASOS for the pictures.

Play It Again, Sam

New York City - Among Savages
Dancing Song - Little Comets
Bells - The Naked and Famous
Slow - Grouplove
Swoon - Big Deal
Don't Move - Phantogram
Dark Paradise - Lana Del Rey
Dance in the Dark - Lady Gaga
One - Sky Ferreira
#1 Nite (One Night) - Cobra Starship
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.

Sunday Steals: T by Alexander Wang Knit Skirt for Less

Mon doux, courtesy of the charming CC of Couture Carrie, I bring you today’s Sunday Steals. To the left take a peek at T Alexander Wang’s colorful Knit Skirt; to the right prepare to swoon over Susana Monaco’s sassy Slim Skirt in Lemon Lime.

Though the Wang wonder is made up of 100% cotton, whereas the Monaco marvel is constructed out of a Jersey blend; for just $73.00, in comparison to the $143.00 needed to sneak the ambrosial Alexander into your wardrobe, it is the perfect way for the budget babe to add a pop of neon to her closet – without hitting the triple digits!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Barneys New York and Shopbop for the pictures.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥AG Adriano Goldschmied Blue Washed Denim Jacket
♥By Malene Birger Zandro Pencil Skirt in Lipstick
♥Free People New Romantics Mad Love Tank in Ivory Combo
♥Hunter Boots Hunter Original Gloss Rain Boots in Vermillion
♥Juicy Couture Set of 3 Stackable Bangles in Gold
♥Felix Rey Vintage Heart Print Umbrella in Brown Multi
♥OPI A Roll In the Hague from The Holland Spring / Summer 2012 Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!

Outfit Your Tech Accessories in Style Giveaway

Darlings, as you already know, we are in the throes of the age of technology. Our fingers are forever furiously texting away on our iPhone’s; we have cast paper cuts aside so as to read the latest bestseller’s on NOOK’s and Kindle’s; and we constantly have our eyes glued to the screen of a laptop (mine is a pink Dell), or iPad. With a constant reliance on such technological tools, it is no surprise that we should desire cute clothes for our tech accessories via kitschy and colorful cases – precisely what one (1) of you lucky ladies will soon be taking home!

Surprise, surprise, lovers! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Caseable, a Brooklyn and Berlin based company that specializes in cute cases and covers for everything from Kindle’s and MacBooks to iPad’s and standard writing journals, to bring one (1) ravishing reader a $49.00 Gift Certificate good towards any Caseable product you find yourself head over heels with!

To Enter the Outfit Your Tech Accessories in Style Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which item you would put your Caseable Gift Certificate towards between now and Friday, March 16, 2012 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Tweet about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which item you would put your Caseable Gift Certificate towards between now and Friday, March 16, 2012 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect, or Twitter @cafefashionista, and leave a comment on this post stating which item you would put your Caseable Gift Certificate towards between now and Friday, March 16, 2012 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Caseable for the pictures.

Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Topshop Petite Anchor Stripe Tee in White
♥Thakoon Addition White Denim Ruffle Skirt in White
♥Roccatella Sylvan Satchel in Stone
♥Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Rivera Logo Watch in Gold / White
♥Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat Eye Sunglasses in Dark Tortoise
♥Nine West DLV300 in Silver Fabric
♥OPI Vampsterdam from the Spring 2012 Holland Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!