Somewhere...

As much as I love living in LA, it is great to get out of town for the weekend!  I went to visit my Aunt in Ojai a couple of weekends ago.  (Remember, the Cactus Garden?)  If you've never been to Ojai, I highly recommend you get away sometime soon!  It was the most relaxing weekend I've had in a while.

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Beauty Blogger

I recently came home to a surprise from Influenster!  I was chosen to receive one of their Beauty Blogger VoxBoxes!  You may recognize the company, as I have posted about them before when I received the Valentines Day Love VoxBox.

Dreams do come true...

If you follow my blog, I am sure you are wondering where I have been for the past few months.  No, I did not forget about my blog.  I have made a big change in my life...

Back to the garden...

I took so many photos in my Aunt's garden, that I decided to split it up into two posts.  So here are the rest of the pictures!

Kiss Nail Dress

I have another Influenster review for you!  One of the complementary items that I received for testing and reviewing purposes in my Influenster "Love VoxBox" was Kiss Nail Dress.  The design that they sent me was sparkly black and silver crackle.  Here's a picture of the box and its contents:

I was so excited to try these nail strips! I see them all the time in stores and magazines, but I just haven't got around to trying them until now.  I was surprised how easy the instructions are!

You start off with clean, smooth nails, then you choose a strip size for each nail from the various sizes provided in the box. (Each package includes 28 strips in 14 sizes!) Once you choose a size for the nail, you stick it a little above the cuticle and smooth on your nail.  The strips are very long to fit any length of nail, so you will need to smooth it over the tip of your nail and file off the excess strip with the provided nail file.

You can also check out the YouTube video from Kiss Nail Dress on how to apply the nail strips:

Be sure to check out more tutorial videos on http://kissnaildress.com/ 

I am going to warn you that your first try might not be very easy, but don't let that scare you away from trying again.  The main problem I had was that a couple of my nails weren't sticking at the tip and I was worried about them peeling off.  So guess what??  I figured out a solution!  I recommend using a quick coat of clear nail polish over the top of the strips after you apply them to your nails.  They work either way, but I feel like they are more secure with the polish over them.  (Don't worry, the clear polish doesn't ruin the sticker or make the design blurry!)

As you can see, they turn out very nice!  Included in the package is a nail design booklet, for a little inspiration to customize the nail strips. (There is also a look-book on their website)  Click here to check out more helpful tips and FAQ's.

I really like how cool the design looks.  I will definitely be buying another design to try soon!  Next time I think that I will try them on my toes too!  They have 18 styles to choose from, but there are endless possibilities, considering that there are so many ways to customize them!

Have you tried nail strips yet?  If so, what do you think of them?  What are your nail strip tips?

xoxo,

Danielle

Where to Buy

Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens.  

Welome to the garden...

This past month has been absolute craziness!  I've been back and forth to LA and have tons of photos to share with you.  I went to visit my aunt for a couple of days and I just have to show you her garden!  Not just any ordinary garden full of flowers, trees, bushes, fruits or vegetables.  Her garden is full of cacti!!  Depending on where you live, it's not everyday that you get to see something like this.

Venus & Olay Razor

Want silky, smooth legs just in time for summer???
Then keep reading...  As some of you may already know, a company called Influenster sent me a box full of complementary products to try out.  One of the products was a Venus and Olay razor.  When I received this product, it wasn't even out to the public yet!
But it is available now, so be sure to try it out!

An opportunity of a lifetime...

Blogger's Wardrobe.  Remember that name!  This is an amazing website that caters to an exclusive community of bloggers.  Belonging to this website would open some unbelievable opportunities for me.  Let me explain to you why... 

Blogger's Wardrobe is like "fashion blogger dreamland" providing its members with access to free designer clothes, accessories, electronics, and even invitations to fabulous parties and fashion weeks.  AMAZING, right?!  But I'm sure you might be wondering why they would give such things to bloggers?

Bloggers have the advantage of creating a "relationship" with their readers.  Sure, I may have never met some of you.  But if you've read this far, you already know a few things about me, if you continue reading, you'll learn a bit more.  If you leave me a comment, I'll read it and know what you like/don't like about my blog and if you have a blog, I'll check it out.  Blogging is really a huge cycle.

Let me briefly tell you why I started blogging...

-To show you a little bit about myself and my personal style, along with my journey to be successful in the fashion industry.

-To connect with and learn about other fashionistas across the globe.

If I was chosen to be a member of Blogger's Wardrobe, it would benefit us all!

-How would it benefit me?

This membership would open doors for my blog, introducing me to new brands, bloggers and opportunities.

-How would it benefit you?

Who doesn't love having a heads up on the latest fashion trends and must-have products and brands?  Let me do the work, you can read all about it. :)

-How would it benefit the brand/company?

I can be a promoter and supporter by showcasing their product to my friends, family, and readers.

If I had a Blogger's Wardrobe membership, I could specifically choose the products that I'm interested in so that they would still be a reflection of me and my style.  That's really what it is all about and there's no better promoter than a real person that can live in a brand and relate to it.

Now to the fun part... PICTURES!!!  

Blogger's Wardrobe is connected with many brands, but here are a few brands that they work with that really caught my eye:

FINSK

How fabulous are these shoes?!  This puts a whole new take on "ice-braker"!  Finsk shoes have been worn by celebrities including Rihanna and Lady Gaga.  It definitely takes some major confidence to wear these shoes. (And some good balance!)  But this is just an example of one of the amazing brands that Blogger's Wardrobe represents.  If I was chosen as a member of Blogger's Wardrobe, how crazy would it be if I could get my hands on a pair of these?!  Enough said. :)

FINSK Shoes by fdiva featuring platform wedges

Finsk platform boots

$600 - solestruck.com

Finsk platform wedge

$670 - solestruck.com

Finsk platform wedge shoes

$1,000 - solestruck.com

Finsk platform wedge

$500 - solestruck.com

Finsk platform wedge shoes

$1,000 - solestruck.com

Finsk wooden wedge

$1,000 - solestruck.com

GESTUZ

I could have posted tons of pictures from this brand, but I decided to just pick out a few outfits from the Spring 2012 Lookbook.  Although, I highly recommend clicking the GESTUZ link (above) to go to their website and view some of their other amazing lookbooks.  They are chic and elegant, but still have a bit of a rock n' roll vibe.  This brand looks well made, which can be very hard to find lately!  I would love to be able to wear some of their clothes.

 

PILGRIM 

This is a Danish brand that I have never heard of before and I have fallen in love with their jewelry!  What makes this brand even better is the quality!  Every single piece is handmade, hand painted and hand assembled.  Pilgrim uses plating with either 925 sterling silver or 16 carat gold on all items!  Fabulous!  Here are a couple of pieces that I especially liked...

So what do you think?  Have you heard of these brands before?  There's probably at least one that is new to you.  Wouldn't it be great if I could continue to introduce new brands to you?  The best part is that I could give you my honest opinion about how these products really are, because we all know that what you see, isn't always what you get...

I hope that you are all as excited as I am!  I am now finishing my application to become a member of Blogger's Wardrobe.  Let's keep our fingers crossed that I qualify for this amazing opportunity!

xoxo,

Danielle

P.S. If you'd like to learn even more about Blogger's Wardrobe click here to visit their website!

Goodbye, Confessions of a Fashionista!

Hello, Pink Bows and Stilettos!

Dreaming of Spring.

Hello again!  I have taken quite a long break from blogging due to lack of inspiration and a very busy schedule, but I'm back!  I am so excited to show you some new looks that I've put together.  I also have a little surprise coming for you in the next couple of weeks ;) so I'll be updating you on that very soon!  In the meantime here's a look that I put together a few weeks ago...

The Beauty Queen

Teen Vogue Fashion University Seminar #3 - Jessie Powers

Make Up For Ever is a beauty brand known for it's high-performance makeup.  I got the opportunity to attend a seminar hosted by Jessie Powers, the Make Up For Ever National Educator.  I have always said that if for some reason fashion didn't work out for me, my next interest is beauty.  I think it is amazing how one product can have so many uses and outcomes.  Makeup really is a form of art.

The one and only, Michael Kors.

Teen Vogue Fashion University Seminar #1 - Michael Kors

You've seen him on Project Runway, you've seen his clothes, shoes and accessories, have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually SEE Michael Kors??  I am still in complete shock that I was in the same room as Michael Kors.  I honestly don't even know where to begin.  Let's start with the basics.  This was my first seminar at Teen Vogue Fashion University.  Michael Kors was the keynote speaker for TVFU 2011, so unlike most of our seminars, everyone attended.  

Happy New Year!

The holiday season has come and gone way too quickly.  Unfortunately, I didn't make many posts.  The holidays are my favorite time of year, and this year I feel like it just flew by.  But I would like to share a few pictures from Christmas and New Years.

New Years Eve

Last post of 2011!

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season!  Can you believe that tomorrow will be the first day of 2012?!  I'd like to thank you for reading my blog this year.  You can be sure to expect some great things coming to my blog very soon, I am so excited for the new year!

Happy New Year,

cheers to a fabulous 2012!

xoxo,

Danielle

New York

Time to tell you more about New York! Continuing on with my Acceptance to TVFU post... After my grandpa and I arrived in New York, we dropped off our luggage at the hotel and then decided to be really touristy and take a double decker bus tour.  It has been a few years since I have been there, so was really nice being able to spend time with my grandpa on his first visit to the city.  I absolutely love the architecture there, the buildings and skyscrapers are just gorgeous.

Waldorf-Astoria

Party time!

Thursday night, as I already shared with you, I was invited to attend a private holiday party hosted by one of my favorite stores, Nordstrom.  I look forward to attending this event every year.  Let me give you a little background on the event...

24 days till Christmas!

It's officially December!  I have decided to challenge myself to making a post every day till Christmas....so let's see how this goes ;) I have to make todays post really quick because I am getting ready to go to a private Nordstrom party tonight!

I look forward to it every year, it's a really great event....

Thanksgiving

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I am most thankful for my family.  They are so loving and supportive, I don't know where I would be without them.  This year I spent Thanksgiving with my Mom, Dad, Grandpa, my two little sisters, Melissa and Lauren, and of course my adorable little dog, Bella.  

Acceptance to TVFU

It's that time of year again.  One of the busiest times of year, that is.  I am in shock that we are already in November, is Thanksgiving already this week??  This year has gone by so fast!  As you all probably know, I have just recently jetted off to New York!  I am so excited to finally be able to share this amazing experience with all of you.  I apologize for taking so long to post about it, I have been extremely busy with school, fashion club, and all of the little things that fall in between.  I also just wanted to build a little bit of anticipation... ;) But here it is... My experience in New York! (The first one at least.  I don't think I'll be able to fit my whole experience in one post.)

Let's start from the very beginning.....

Halloween

Unfortunately, I have been extremely busy and as you can see, have not posted about New York yet.  I am currently working on those posts right now.  I had an incredible time there and I want to make sure I share it all with you!  I'm going to Los Angeles this week, so I am hoping to get my first post out as soon as I get back.  In the meantime, let me share with you a few pictures from Halloween...