Sparkle!

Mama and Husband are going out to our first holiday party of the season on Saturday night.  It's going to be fairly casual because it's at a friends house. But I'm so dying to throw on some sequins so I can get my sparkle on, but without looking like Rupaul in drag....know what I'm saying?

{this is nice, but no}

So I think I'll try to incorporate a bit of sequin shine while keeping things simple

{Ricki's draped sequin sweater}

{ok so my black pumps are not YSL like these, but the look is almost the same}

I'm thinking that since I can't go too bold on my outfit (no one wants to stand out as overdressed girl at the party), I might as well do a bit more with my makeup. I've just discovered that purple shadows are great for brown eyes. (This is not groundbreaking news but I was a bit scared of purple eyeshadows before.)

 purple smokey eyes are divine!

Do you have any Christmas parties coming up? Are they formal or casual and what will you be wearing?

And more importantly, will you be you rockin' some sequin sparkle?

Starring: Leslie Nielsen - Airplane!

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Cast: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd BridgesLloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Lorna Patterson, Robert Stack, Stephen Stucker

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Wardrobe Malfunction?

You just don't see too many women wearing this outfit around the office.

This is what I'm craving! Would kill for a ice cold Castle!

This is how drunk you must get when you party, see piss stains under the guy in the red pants

Traffic

Traffic... I hate it, you hate it everyone hates it!

I was sitting in traffic for 2 hours today on a 10km drive....holy shit, can we not get someone in our shitty goverment to sort out this shit? The main culprits are these asshole taxi drivers ,they are the scum of the earth, they cause the accidents and fuck ups!

And yet nobody in the goverment is blaming them, they are ranting about the upgrading of the road system, excuse me but I have never seen any roads remotely close to being finished around Gauteng. Shit even the guy on the radio said avoid any roads, it's a joke really!

And we can also blame the bad drivers, how many of these fools have VALID licences. I said valid for a reason cause it is so easy to buy one next to the road, hell you can even buy a pilot licence in Marabastad! I have seen it with my own eyes, bought one for R249.99, it was on a weekend special, I know what you probably thinking....Score!

This is exactly why I think Will Ferrel is the coolest dude out there!!

Like a mirror ball in a disco....

Holiday glam time is here and for parties I'm all about adding a bit of sparkle or shine with sequins. I'm happy to see that sequins are back for another season and when they're worn properly they can totally complete your holiday look. Last year I maintained a brief love affair with black sequin leggings, which sadly I only felt comfortable wearing when we went out in Vegas to club XS at Encore.  It's a bold look, you can't just wear shiny, sparkly pants anywhere. Or can you?

{Sequin leggings work here in the club, sadly almost nowhere else}

Still, I'm loving these dresses and jackets. They scream "it's New Years Eve, I will have another glass of champagne!"

{perfection, head to toe}

 

{Lurve this Nanette Lepore dress with black tights and pumps}

{I wouldn't be pairing this jacket with washed out 90's jeans, but that's just me...} 

 A sparkly sequin tux jacket or blazer can totally dress up skinny jeans or a plain LBD

Would you wear sequins this Holiday season, or should they be reserved for trips to Vegas only?

Images via google and Bloomingdales

Pre-Christmas shopping for Mama, by Mama

This time of year is for sharing, giving and spending time with those around us that really matter.  And what better way to do that then by hitting up the stores with friends and shopping for myself. Yes, shopping for moi. I've already got my Christmas shopping done for the kidlets and my cheap-ass brothers are getting gift cards (it's more than they ever get me, believe me.) So really I just have a bit of shopping left to do for my parents and a few friends and that's easy peasy.  Since I'm so on top of things the obvious choice was to go shopping this week for a few things I've had my eye on...

Aldo Accessories-  Leopard print scarf and black Toque (that's a winter cap, for my non-Canadian readers)

I've been on the hunt for a good leopard print scarf for a while and this one is pretty decent though it's ridiculously long (am I supposed to wrap it around 5 times?) 

 I also happen to think that I look way cuter in the hat than the white mannequin head in the pic. Just my opinion.....

From Sephora I picked up the Urban Decay "Little Sins" eyeshadow Primer Potion Set

Nars Lipgloss in "Greek Holiday" (who doesn't love a holiday in Greece?)

Benefit Bronzer "Hoola" (my cheeks have never looked so contoured!)

From Walmart I picked up 2 pairs of Ardelle Lashes, 108 and 105. Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer, Revlon ColorStay Foundation (my new fave everyday foundation) and the much hyped Wet n' Wild Colour Icon palette in "Lust" (before you get all "Wet n' Wild, say what? Just let me say that this palette is phenomenal with great pigmentation. Wet n' Wild has come a long way since I was in grade 7....

From Shoppers Drug Mart I picked up the Smashbox Ultimate Eyes box set, (similar to the one at Sephora right now) so much product and only $62.00

 From Winners (Canada's TJ Maxx) an elf Kabuki brush and 32 eye palette. I'm starting to really love elf's products, the prices are amazing and the quality is pretty darn good too

And from the mother-ship, MAC, I picked up another bottle of Fix + setting spray (best invention ever!), "Cream cup" lipstick, "Melba" blush, "Soft and Gentle" Mineralize Skinfinish and "Rubenesque" Paint Pot

 {Pics of clothes on the hanger just never look as good....}

And finally from The Bay, I fell for this London Times one shoulder dress, it was $125.00 but I stole it for $49.00 with this weekends sale and the 20% off card I was sent in the mail from Bonnie Brooks (president of The Bay), I can't help but say her name in a mockingly low and gravelly voice...since she insists on doing her own radio ads 

Maybe it's a bit ridiculous to shop for yourself before Christmas, but sirsly if you knew my family you'd understand that never in a thousand lifetimes would they get me the things I like/want/need unless I specifically spelled it out for them. And since you could not pay Husband or my brothers to step foot in Sephora it's really a lost cause.  My mom and dad gave up on trying to find me what I like a long time ago so they default to Cuisinart food processors and Holt Renfrew gift cards, not that I'm complaining....


And really, at the end of the day I'm not a kid anymore. Christmas is about spending time with the people that matter most, not expecting them to buy you lots of gifts. Am I right? 
Or, is it your tradition that your friends and family make a point of checking off everything from your Christmas Wish List?

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Release: January 28, 2011
Director: Simon West
Writer: Karl Gajdusek
Cast: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Christa Campbell, Tony Goldwyn

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Release: March 11, 2011
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Writer: David Johnson
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Writer: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Damon Lindelof
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In Honour of Stupid People

In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On Pick n' Pay's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)

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On Clicks Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."


(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year-olds with head-colds off those bulldozers.)

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On a Woolworths Bread Pudding

"Product will be hot after heating."
(...and you thought????...)

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On a Clicks hair dryer - Do not use while sleeping.

(That's the only time I have to work on my hair.)

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On a bag of Simba Chips --

You could be a winner! No purchase necessary!
Details inside.

(the shoplifter special?)

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On a bar of Dove soap -

"Directions: Use like regular soap."

(and that would be???....)

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On some Checkers frozen dinners -

"Serving suggestion: Defrost."

(please note that it's just a suggestion.)

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On the packaging of a Rowenta iron -

"Don't iron clothes on body."

(but wouldn't this save me time?)

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On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(..I'm taking this because???....)

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On some brands of Christmas lights of Eastern origin:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."

(As opposed to what?)

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On a Japanese food processor:
"Not to be used for the other use."

(Now, somebody out there, please help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)

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Instructions on a SA Airways packet of peanuts -
[1] Open packet;
[2] Eat nuts.
(Step 3: say what?)



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On a child's Superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."

(Don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)

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On a German chainsaw ..
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands."
(Was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)

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On Woolworth's Tiramisu dessert (printed on the bottom)
"Do not turn upside down."

(well...duh, a bit late, huh!)

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Blue on blue...

While blue isn't normally my colour, I've been really drawn to darker royal/electric blue shades lately. Something about it seems rich and luxurious for this time of year.  

Somehow it's a bold shade while still managing to be understated and I think it works for both brunettes and blondes...



{Ruffle top from Forever 21  (ignore ridiculous bike shorts)}

{Blue Lanvin flats}

{Katherine Malandrino dress}

{Dior dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes}

And then yesterday I saw this picture of Kate and William shortly after their engagement announcement....love love love her dress! (Her blue sapphire ring, mmmeh, notsomuch but it was his mothers so it has sentimental value obviously.) She will most definitely be a lovely bride! 

{via google images}