January 2013 daily treats

I'm back!!

I apologize for the lack of posting in 2012.  I have just been thoroughly busy!!  However, now it is the beginning of a new year, and new blog posts too!

This entry is the first of a month long series I am going to be doing.  Everyday I will post one (or two if they go together) item(s) that I love.  Along with each item I will also post where to acquire my goodies...because what is the point of teasing people with items they cannot purchase?

Enough with the introductions.  Today's item is my new favorite jewelry set.  These two items are exquisite together, hence why I am posting both.  I am including a photo of each item & links to the sites/stores where you can make your purchases.





The Michael Kors Astor Buckle Bangle which you can get here and here.  You can apparently also go to Piperlime, Amazon or Zappos.  I just prefer these two major retailers.  This bracelet comes in silver, rose, gold, and gold/rose (which is what I have pictured because it is my favorite).  This retails for $95.  Very affordable.













My second item is the Michael Kors buckle 3 ring set.  It comes in gold, rose, and for a little more you can get the pave set rings.  I prefer the less flashy rose gold to go with my bracelet.  You can acquire this here.  Any of the style can also be purchased at Saks. $65 for gold or rose and $85 for the pave set.  Also, very affordable, and absolutely fabulous with the bangle.












 I hope you enjoyed these items!  Come back daily to see more finds & for other future posts!

Make Your Mascara Work

To achieve the best mascara look, I prefer to use Maybelline's Falsies Mascara (very black) in conjunction with Maybelline's Mega Plush Mascara (very black).  I do two light coats of Falsies and one coat of Mega Plush to maximize my eyes.  Doing so allows me to create the glamorous look of false eye lashes without looking so fake.  I often get asked if I am using false eye lashes, and my answer is always "no."  This is my trick, and I swear by it.  One thing I really do love about both of these is that they look great on their own for a less dramatic touch.  I also really love the fact that they, not only are inexpensive, but also do not clump right away---like many brands promising the same look---so purchasing both together is quite worth it and cost effective.

What I love:

*Eyes appear wider and more awake.
*Cost effective way to achieve dramatic false eye lash look.
*Lasts all day and night.
*Doesn't smear or smudge easily.
*Washes away cleanly.
*Can be worn alone or together to maximize your budget, purchase, and look.

Keep in mind:

*If you have lighter hair, then you may want to try a lighter shade of mascara---darker is more dramatic, however for blondes anywhere from brown to dark brown or brown/black would probably suffice.  Also, I would NOT use both of these together if you plan to use a waterproof mascara; using too many layers of waterproof mascara may require ripping your eyelashes out to remove the make-up if you choose to do so.

Oh, and the best part?  This is not just a Summer tip; this is an all-year-round tip!  Enjoy!