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Handbag Spotting: I Love Python Leather
It may still be June, but it’s never too early to start looking at snake skin bags.
With all the beach and easy to carry bags I’ve been featuring this summer, I almost forgot about my one true handbag love: snake skin bags. Look at this gorgeous python skin shoulder bag. I’m obsessed with the subtle neon highlights (on trend). I love this bag for night, but I don’t know if you can pull it off in the office. Urbana Python Shoulder Bag at Neiman Marcus, $1885 Related Posts... More...
By Olga • Jun 15th, 2012 • Category: FASHION, Shoes and Accessories
Yum Alert: Chocolate Chip Cookie Oreo Brownie Bar
The best multiple cookie bar recipe ever!
Oh. My. God. Can you believe these bars? It’s all my favorite cookies rolled into one. I feel like I’m already getting a sugar rush just by looking at the screen. Image and recipe via Betcha Can’t Eat Just One. Ingreditents 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 cups ... More...
By Olga • Jun 14th, 2012 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Beauty Spotting: Crazy False Eyelashes
I have crazy eyelashes on my mind. Would you wear these styles out?
Tweet I don’t know why but I couldn’t stop thinking about crazy false eyelashes this morning. It’s like eye makeup art or accessories for your face. Amazing. Related PostsMarc Jacobs Fall 2013 Runway Makeup, It’s Good Fashion: It’s Getting Weird Golden Globes Beauty: Nailed!
By Olga • Jun 14th, 2012 • Category: BEAUTY, Cosmetics
Travel Gear Spotting: Luxury Cat Carrier
Nothing says VIP (Very Important Pussy) like a luxury cat carrier.
Because your pet needs to travel in style, as well, nothing says VIP (Very Important Pussy) like a luxury cat carrier. You want one to make the little guy or lady in your life feel secure while jet-setting (or going down the street to the vet). You need a carrier that’ll have enough room for your cat to lie down and go to sleep and if your cat is anything like mine, zippers and clasps that ... More...
By Olga • Jun 14th, 2012 • Category: Cities, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hotels, Vacations
Yum Alert: Lemon Blueberry Bread
It’s all about blueberry and lemon this week. You’re definitely going to want to try this delicious cake bread.
Apparently lemon and blueberry is the magic combination because it’s all I seem to want this week. Check out this amazing recipe brought to you by Sweet Tooth. Ingredients For the bread 1-1/2 cups + 1 tbsp all purpose flour, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1... More...
By Olga • Jun 13th, 2012 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Link Love: Look At This Puppy Edition
Links we love rom blogs we can’t get enough of.
Suniverse tackles the tough questions so you don’t have to [Funny Not Slutty] Don’t be afraid to put oil on your face [Beauty Sweet Spot] Great ways to exercise your butt [Endless Beauty] Sex secrets from the pros at The Bunny Ranch [iVillage] Who’s the hottest bride in Hollywood? [BRIDEfinds] Fictionairy make s acomeback with Faux-roccanoil [Beauty Blogging Junkie] Perfect pairs... More...
By Olga • Jun 13th, 2012 • Category: BEAUTY, CELEBS, ENTERTAINMENT, FAMILY, FASHION, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, HOME AND REAL ESTATE, SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS
Yum Alert: Homemade Lara Bars
Thanks to this quick and easy recipe, you can make Lara Bars at home.
Copycat Lara Bars are actually a lot easier to make than one would think and you can come up with your own flavors if you want to get extra creative. Recipe via Living Crunchy. Ingredients 1 c. (160g) dried, unsweetened pineapple 1/3 c. warm water 1 c. (120g) cashews 1/4 c. (20g) unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 tsp. lemon zest dash salt Directions Soak the dried fruit in warm water for 5... More...
By Olga • Jun 12th, 2012 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Beauty Spotting: Great Food For Acne Prone Skin
Your skin treatment arsenal ca only do so much to fight and prevent acne prone skin. Add these foods to your diet for some reinforcements.
Adult acne is the worst. I mean, it’s one thing to have a face that strongly resembles a pizza in high school. It’s aceptable. It’s what happens when you go through puberty. But at 27? Are you kidding me? I don’t know about you, but if I don’t take special precautions with my skin (like no fast food past 2am) I wake up with a forehead and chin that both look like ... More...
By Olga • Jun 12th, 2012 • Category: BEAUTY, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Skin
Yum Alert: Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
These blueberry cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting and blueberry sauce will make you drool.
These cupcakes are totally rocking my world. They are the quintessential “I don’t care about anything” cupcakes. Can’t get enough. Image and recipe via Cooking Classy. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest (the ... More...
By Olga • Jun 11th, 2012 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Giveaway Spotting: Beecology Moisturizing Beauty Basket
We’re giving away 5 Beecology Moisturizing Beauty Baskets!
As soon as we got our hands on our first Beecology samples, we were in love. So in love in fact, that we had to share our love with the world – aka you guys! We all know that the key to attaining perfect skin during the summer is keeping moisturized. With Beecology’s beauty ensemble basket, you get three handmade pure and natural moisturizing bar soaps, one tube of healing, moist... More...
By Olga • Jun 11th, 2012 • Category: BEAUTY, GIVEAWAY, Skin
