Saks 100 Great Gift Ideas

With Christmas right around the corner, here are a few great girl ideas I fell in love with from Saks Fifth Avenue's 100 Great Gift Ideas. I hope Santa is reading and thinks I was a good girl this year, wink wink!!!

YSL Arty Oval Ring

YSL Arty Dots Ring

Oscar de la Renta Open Link Bracelet

Adriana Orsini Crystal Pave Wide Bracelet

Fendi Zucca Multi Graffiti Makeup Bag

Gucci Sterling Silver Britt Collection Double G Chain and Earrings Set

All Gifts are under $400 and exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.
See Ya!!!!
Miss Sassy

The Strong Shoulder Trend

There is a new trend out this fall that I was skeptical of at first, but I must say has grown on me quite a bit. The hot trend this Fall is the Strong Shoulder Trend. Geometric, sharp, bold shapes are in and a must have this Fall season. From shirts, dresses, and blazers, this trend is just simply chic. It is just the right amount of flare to spice up your outfit and make a beautiful silhouette.

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Take The Shine Off

written by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

One of the most asked questions I hear every day is how to maintain a matte look.

Combination and Oily skin makeup wearers have the hardest time when it comes to wearing makeup. Within 20 mins from washing your face you notice your skin looks really dewy, and you overload your face with powder to keep the matte look. Trust me, I understand your dilemma when working long days and traveling from state to state.

Here are a few makeup items that can help you keep that matte look throughout the day.



M.A.C. Cosmetics Blot Powder: Make sure you always press it on because wiping will remove the foundation. Take the puff and turn it upside down that way you don’t add bacteria into the product. $21.00 www.maccosmetics.com




Smash box Anti-Shine Powder Gel: Before foundation, use this item on your T-zone. It also works well if you place it around your lip line to hold your lipstick color. $27.00 www.sephora.com




Cargo High Defintion Mattifier: It’s great for someone with very oily skin and enlarged pores. Gives instant gratification. Works well as a primer before applying foundation. $24.00 www.sephora.com




YSL Matt Touch Foundation: This is a great item because it really leaves the skin matte but not dull or dry looking. $48.00 www.yslbeautyus.com

Shoe Envy of the Week

One of the topics I love to discuss is shoes. I'm a HUGE shoe freak. When it comes to fashion I ABSOLUTELY love shoes. Shoes bring out the fierceness in any outfit. I know a lot of people like to accessorize with jewelry and bags, but for me, all it takes is a bad azz pair of stilettos. So earlier this week I saw these pics of JLo doing a press tour in Japan for Samantha Thavasa's handbags. I couldn't help but notice these shoes. I don't particularly care for white shoes bc most of the time they look cheap, but these are hot. These are by Salvatore Ferragamo and what I like most is the braided heel.

Anne Hathaway is also rocking a sick pair of stilettos in the pic above. I know these are from Fall 2008 but I thought I should add them b/cthey are to die for. I'm not sure who they are designed by because Ive seen reports that they are YSL, Marc Jacobs, and Dsquared2. Whomever designed them I love you.

Stay tuned b/c I hope to update my shoe envy serious each week and let you in to the life of my shoe heaven.

See Ya!!