Christian Louboutin shoe looks for less

Christian Louboutin has the fiercest shoes ever made! I have long been a fan of the sky high, overpriced heels. How I wish with all my might that I could afford even one pair of those gorgeous shoes, but I can’t. And I am well aware that I am not the only one. So, I am on a mission to scour the internet for Christian Louboutin looks for less. Check out our picture gallery below, to see this Christian Louboutin like kicks for under $100.

How to go glam

There are some things in life that every woman needs to know. At the top of the list is how to be a glamour-puss. So you don’t have “down to there” hair, or long luscious eyelashes, or even an Angelina Jolie pout. There’s no reason you can’t fool people into thinking you do. Here are 5 ways to fake your way to the look every girl wants.

Mesmerizing Mouth
Use a plumping lip gloss to get the kind of pumped up pout that every woman is vying for these days. Try Du Wop Venom, the notorious lip plumping gloss.

Luxurious Locks
You can’t afford Ken Paves but you can still get the look of glam hair without breaking the bank. Extensions! Try out his line of extensions HairDo.

Eye-catching Lashes
Get that “come hither stare” by elongating your lashes. Try false lashes by Shu Uemura, they offer a look for every woman from natural to couture.

Sun-kissed Skin
Look like you just spent the day at the beach minus the heavy saltwater smell and bits of sand stuck to you. Get your glow from a bottle. Try out Neutrogena’s Build a Tan Gradual Sunless Tanner with SPF 15 or try Jergens Natural’s Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer for a softer glow.

Killer Curves
Invasive surgery is not the only way to get a body that stops traffic. Opt for body slimming undergarments. They pull, push, and hold everything in place to give you the perfect Coke bottle figure.

4 Million pounds and counting

Who hasn’t heard of The 50 Million Pound Challenge? Awe…it’s okay if you haven’t. Let me clue you in. The 50 Million Pound Challenge is the brilliant idea from Dr. Ian K. Smith. He has partnered with State Farm to fight obesity and promote the health and physical well being of millions of Americans.

The challenge is an effort to combat the overweight crisis affecting the country. With 66% of American adults, 17% of US teens, and even more alarming numbers in the African American community being considered overweight, Dr. Ian knew something had to be done to face this problem head on. The solution? Teach us how to reverse unhealthy trends, shed excess pounds, and reducing the risk of overweight related health risks. By establishing a community where we can pool our resources and offer support, Dr. Ian and State Farm are helping us live happier, healthier, and longer lives one pound at a time.

Get a free Challenge Kit and join The 50 Million Pound Challenge.

3 Summer hair care myths exposed

Okay. So it’s not officially summer yet, but it’s pretty close. Before the even hotter days get here, there are a few summer haircare myths that need to be addressed. Separating fact from fiction will help to keep your hair looking luxe all summer long.

Myth: Sunscreen sprays work on hair.
Truth: SPF is only measurable on skin, not hair. Therefore, douse your locks with a leave in conditioner so there is a physical barrier between your hair and the sun.

Myth: Rinsing hair before swimming reduces chlorine damage.
Truth: Saturating your hair before hitting an overly chlorinated pool will keep your hairs chlorine absorption to a minimum.

Myth: A full 15 minutes is needed for a deep conditioner to work.
Truth: “Any amount of time you can dedicate to deep conditioning is good.  It’s better than nothing — just like exercise,” says Amy Abramite, Creative Director of Chicago’s Maxine Salon.

Haute summer nail colors

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer (even though summer doesn’t begin until the Summer Solstice), and I am overjoyed. One of my favorite things to do, is heading to my fave nail salon for a mani/pedi. So what colors are haute enough to withstand the summer heat? The palette of colors pictured above are a great place to start. These colors and names are courtesy of China Glaze, however you can get these same colors from a myriad of vendors. All you’re looking for are bright, bold, eye catching colors that announce the arrival of summer. Keep your nails looking haute this summer with hot pinks, apple greens, aqua blues, and tangerine oranges.

J Crew and the most fantabulous tweed jacket EVER!

I was looking through J Crew’s website this morning, looking for some fashions to add to the COVERINGS site and my eyes behold the most fantabulous tweed jacket EVER! When I think of tweed, I think of a polished conservative look, but this new Casette-tweed Marcel jacket from J Crew makes wearing tweed look young and hip. The jacket is part tweed jacket, part cropped motorcycle jacket.

The cut of the jacket keeps it within the confines of the traditional tweed jacket, complete with 3/4 length sleeves. What gives it its modern twist is the casette-tweed fabric used, straight from the couture fiber mills of Italy. Seriously, get this jacket while you can because with it’s only a matter of time before this haute look is sold out.

*How to wear this look: Pull on a pair of khaki bermuda shorts, thin belt, white tee, and layered jewelry. Wear a pair of patent leather peep toe heels, or a pair of wedges to complete the look for summer.

Peacock inspired graphic tees

I don’t know why, but lately anything with feathers is catching my eye. Particularly peacock feathers. Take for instance the very cute graphic tee that I just picked up at Target a few weeks ago. I absolutely am in love with it! So, I decided to go to Urban Outfitters (because they always have a great assortment of graphic tees) to see what else I could find. Well, imagine how overjoyed I was when I found the 1920s Peacock Deep V Tee, pictured below to the right. It displays bright colors in a large bold pattern. Layer it over a tank, so the girls aren’t on display, and you’ve got a great casual look to rock this summer. Why not add a large feather print tee to your summer wardrobe?

The best bangs to fit your face

Bangs are always a fashion do, in my opinion. They look great on just about everyone, and they’re a very inexpensive way to freshen up a stale hair look. I’ve been rocking bangs for a few years now. Oh every now and then I let them grow out, but I always go back to them. They skim years off of my face and actually make my red locks look less severe and more whimsically fun. So why aren’t you wearing them? Don’t be scared to dive into the always in vogue “bangs trend.” These few simple tips will ensure that you get the right look for your face.

Oval face shapes
An oval face is considered to be a face shape that can wear any type of hairstyle, this includes bangs. So, pick a look and go for it! The chances are that it will look stunning. However keep in mind your hair’s texture when choosing your bangs style.

Round face shapes
The most flattering style of bangs incorporate soft layering or feathering. Go for bangs that gently hug the cheeks areas. When skillfully constructed, feathered bangs can add contouring to round faces, minimizing large round cheeks and giving the illusion chiseled cheek bones.

Long face shapes
Blunt Bangs cut bluntly just around the brow bone will help to give the impression of a more oval-shaped face. The oval look can be enhanced by opting for long or graduated layers around the sides of the face.

Square face shapes
Consider side-swept bangs that gently curve or taper inwards towards the jaw to soften overly pronounced angles of the face.

Heart face shapes
On a heart shaped face, bangs can minimize the general wideness of the heart shaped face and even help to balance the commonly prominent chin. Side swept feathered bangs or textured bangs are both great options. However, a heart shaped face can also carry off full bangs cut straight across the face. Long or short, full bangs can look really great for a heart shape.

Triangular face shapes
Wider cut bangs that are feathered, wispy, or textured can help balance the face and create more of an oval shape. A slight wispy fringe will cover and conceal a wide forehead. It will also bring it into a better proportion with a wide chin. Avoid the flat, pageboy fringes. These can level out fullness and height.

Beauty quiz: What kind of makeup fashionista are you?

I love to take online quizzes. I could do it all day. While not a single one of them has shed any light on the workings of my inner most self, they are a great way to pass the time and always good for a laugh. Well, this afternoon I came across a fun little beauty quiz on Shine, courtesy of TotalBeauty.com
Take a minute to find out What Kind of Makeup Fashionista Are You?

My fitness journey

What prompts us to get fit? It can be anything; a relationship, lack of a relationship, self confidence, vanity, health…the reasons are endless.  A few weeks ago, I would barely get out of bed, much less leave my room. The loss of a relationship that meant a lot to me was weighing heavy on my heart. The only relief I felt was when I put on my tennis shoes, grabbed my ipod, and went out for a walk. Just like that, I fell into a fitness routine.

Now the point isn’t how I got there, but rather that I got there at all. After months of trying to coax myself into losing weight, or watching what I eat, or getting regular exercise it happened when I was least concerned with it. So, now that I am two weeks into holding the course, I figure I should take you all along with me. I’m going to be chronicling my fitness journey.

First up? I’m trying out a 7 day slim down workout that I found on the Fitness Magazine website a few weeks ago. Watching the video, to see what it entails is one thing. However, doing those moves myself is quite another matter. Monday, I kicked things off, and surpisingly worked up quite a sweat. Check out this video series HERE. I woke up this morning with almost every muscle in my body sore, which means it’s working!

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