2011 Reflection: Highlights Throughout the Year

The last day in December always gives us sometime to ask ourselves what have I done this year? The good, the bad, and the ehh yikes that did happen! Well for 2011 I must say it's been a crazy ride but I think I am finally getting into the groove of it and will ride the wave into 2012. I celebrated my one year blog anniversary in October (which I definitely forgot to write about, booo). I'm sure as you know blogging can be quite time consuming and sometimes I feel like shutting it down but then I realize how much I've accomplished in a short span of time! Here are this year's highlights that kept me going on an all time high!

1. Ebony Magazine Feature: Who would have thought I would land myself in a nationally recognized magazine? Very cool. And the fact that Mary J was on the over makes it oh-so-even-more-legit! My hubster surprised me for Christmas and framed the front cover and the page I was on to hang on my home office wall. Very cool.

2. Target Tuesday Recognition: It all started with my first Target Tuesday back in April as a personal style challenge. Sometimes I think it isn't worth doing anymore but the comments keep me motivated to do more! I also got featured in Target's new online monthly mag which is edited by Nina Garcia! I just found out..will post details soon.

3. Fashion Bomb, TeenVogue and Ciaafrique features: Totally cool!

4. Favourite Outfit (ok, one of them..because I just couldn't choose!)

5. TeenVogue Fashion Click Blogger: I love being in the community with other bloggers who luv teen vogue (even though my teenage years are far gone).

In addition to the top 5 highlights on my blog I also purchased a home, became a grad student, and adopted a nephew which has been pretty cool. So for 2012 my blogger resolution is to be consistent, post more personal style, and shed light on upcoming people in the fashion industry. I also want to continue my DIYs! Have a great New Year's Everyone!!

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Potential NYE Outfit: Sequins, Tweed, and Blazer

I keep seeing everyone with their suggestions for NYE outfits and I haven't a clue as to what I'm going to do yet (booooo). One of these days I'm going to celebrate on a jet as me and my hubster city hop to celebrate NYE in every time zone. But that's probably a little further off than I would hope so I'll just stick to partying it up in one spot for now. haha. Ugh why am I so last minute? ohwell... here's a potential outfit that I may wear. I threw this on in the house because baby it's too cold outside! The only thing about taking pictures indoors is that my dobbie Maddie thinks she's a model as well {^_^}

Random sidnote: I just re-did my floors and they look amazing in these photos!

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Target Tuesday: New Vintage-Faux Fur, Colored tights, & Sequins

It's Target Tuesday!! And I refused to let yet another Tuesday sneak up on me as it usually does. I'm actually on vacation this week from work and school so I am in heaven!! Although I do have three 20 page papers to work on but I'm trying not to think about that until after I post this. Let's move on to today's outfit, shall we?

So I am in LOVE with this Target Tuesday outfit. It screams vintage but it's actually from Target! As soon as I saw this on the rack I thought two things: ohlala nice colour and collar! and #2: Who left their perfectly nice vintage coat in the store?! Nope, this coat is totally a great replica of my mother's coats or the rare finds that I spot in a consignment shop without the crazy odor or stains.

I love the sparkle and the fur combination and the purple tights against the gold coat makes it pop even more. Ugh, this has to be my one of my fav Target Tuesday outfits. I think it's because it's very similar to what's currently in my wardrobe without breaking the bank. I mean come on, shopping beyond my limits is a big no, no for me plus I love keeping more money in my pocket than pumping it into a label (my mom always called me FrugaLisa...i so should have started blogging at 12 when she told me that!)

Anyhoo, this is a classic example of mixing high and low items. Has anyone bought anything lately from Target?? Based on this outfit alone, Target should really hire me to be their human mannequin. But in the meantime I do this for the fun of it!

Faux Fur coat: $49.99

Mossimo shirt: $22.99 

Mossimo Shoes: $29.99

Oh, and I finally published my Facebook page. I created it earlier this year but just never got around to publishing it to the public. I'll have so many ideas for DIYs so they will be up shortly along with pictures that I didn't post from this shoot.

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Celeb Nail Art

I haven't done my nails in so long but this is definitely inspiring me to get back in the game! Love these cool celeb nails.

Jessie J: Patterned & Design Nail


Katy Perry:
Very cute in her themed nails that match her outfit. Everyday is halloween for her.


KE$HA: Cool Crackle Nail


GAGA: Studded out Nails


Ciara: Cute 'n Simple


Beyonce: Coolest Neon Nail
*you know I had to include my girl B...she's the one who jump started the whole mink nail trend


Alexa Chung: Most Original Nail

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Target Tuesday: Holiday Make-Up Gifts

 
Alas it is Target Tuesday:)

I actually went to Target last night but it was closed by the time I got there. Darn! So I went online today and looked at a few items that I'm thinking of picking up for a few family members. I think I found the cutest little holiday make-up kit! It's Sonia Kashuk Breast Cancer Awareness Proudly Pink Brush set 6-piece set. Here are the other two that I can considering for the same price of $14.99.


 

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