New Years Eve Sparkle 2012

New Years Eve Sparkle 2012 by amoreau25 featuring elie saab

A Vintage Beauty - 1920s

Hello Lovelies,

I thought today I would re-share a beauty post I made over on my Vintage blog: A Vintage Doll in the Desert.

I initially posted this back in October. Its a great winter look inspired by the 1920s.

 I thought now would be a perfect time to share this since the Great Gatsby and other 1920 period piece films are set to be released soon. 

So please go check it out!! as it would make a perfect look for Christmas or NYE!!

My 1920s Look of The Day


Enjoy!


-A

Blogger asks .....10 Questions...Answered!

Hello Lovelies, 

Today I am doing a segment called

"Blogger asks ....." as a way to answer some popular questions...

10 Questions...


See  the list after the jump.....

Look of the day: Inspired by Christina Aguilera on ELLEN

Hello Lovelies,Once again as promised I would post my Look of the day! This outfit I wore on Saturday, 12/08/12. This was my version of what Christina wore on the Ellen show, on Friday 12/07/12, When she performed "Just a Fool" she changed her lipstick from nude to red.

Here is the full video of her performance on the Ellen Show with Blake Shelton!

 

See the rest & pictures after the jump....

Manicure Monday: My Holiday Nails!!!

Hello Lovelies,

Today I wanted to share my holiday manicure. I couldn't decide on just one so I used 6 different shades and glitter polishes. I wanted something unusual, yet festive. As you all are fully aware I LOVE glitter, and at this time of year it couldn't seem more fitting!!

See all the details after the jump....

Quote of the Week!!

"Eventually all things fall into place. 

Until then, laugh at the confusion, 

live for the moments, and 

know everything happens for a reason...."

Look of the day: Inspired by Christina Aguilera on the Voice Nov. 26th and 27th

Hello Lovelies,

I recently was asked on Instagram to publish my outfit of the day. So I though I would mix it up since so many other bloggers have a similar posting project. Since I am wildly inspired by so much every time I get ready, I thought I would post a segment on my inspirations for my hair/makeup/style.

As of recently I have been glued to the Voice like most of us, but also because I have style crush on Christina Aguilera  I love how daring and bold she is and never stops to question what other people think! I love this "I am woman here me roar" attitude she has. It is defiantly very empowing!!

So here is my interpretation, its a blend of both nights on the Voice Nov. 26 and Nov 27th: 



See  the rest after the jump....

Manicure Monday: Inspired by "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera

Hello Lovelies,

So I decided to do something fun this week with my nails....Here is a look at my fun-n-festive manicure for this week. 

I have been recently sucked into Christina Aguilera's new single, "Your Body" and after watching the video about a hundred times (I'm really exaggerating.. It was more like 5) 

See more details and pictures after the jump....

Downtown Brown

Downtown Brown by amoreau25 featuring sheer shirts

Quote of the Week

"Clothing is more than what we wear, it's how we tell the world who we are.."

Manicure Monday - My Autumn Glow by L'Oreal's Fall 2012 Project Runway Collection

Today I bought one of the more interesting colors in the new fall L'Oreal collection: Electric Fantasies (it's the Fall 2012 Project Runway collection). 

I chose the pretty, pearly burnt orange shade, mainly because it was the one shade in 8 nail colors that I didn't have some kind of dupe. 

The major selling point on it wasn't just the fact that its strikingly unique, but that it reminds me of a beautiful autumn sunset! 

My Inspiration:

(oh and the price point wasn't so bad, Rite Aid & Walgreens are currently have a bogo 50% off sale all week Sept.30-Oct.06)

Below are the pics of the #796 - The Muse's Inspritation.

Enjoy!!

-A

Blogger Question of the Day: What are my favorite fall boots?

Here are my faves:

Left Frame:Brown (distressed) Leather Frye Harness Boots, Tall Fringe Minnatonka boots.

Right Frame:
Taupe Leather Jeffrey Campbell Litas, Ultimate Tall Chestnut UGGs

Thanks for the user submitted Question! Keep em' coming!

-A

Manicure Monday - My Perfect Fall Mani: Brown and Eggplant

Hello Lovelies,
I finally got to doing a fall manicure and I thought that this was an excellent beginning. I couldn't decide between the colors so I took to using them both!

The Brown Shade is Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in 'Touch of Mink'

The Eggplant shade is by ELF. I picked it up at target two weeks ago, it's a part of their fall collection but I cannot find its name (if you know it let me know!).

Here are the photos from the final project (forgive the bad cuticles on my right hand -- I can never get it perfect no matter how hard I try)

ELF and SHCM--With Flash

This is my Left hand With Flash

Left Hand Without Flash

Right Hand With flash and without 

Hope you all enjoy..

-A

Fall 2012 Collections and the EOS Alice in Wonderland LE Set

Hello my lovelies, 

So today I have been scouring the internet researching some of the new fall 2012 cosmetic releases. I discovered that with the many choices of fabulous fall launches, only a few have stuck out the most to me: Revlon the Shanghai Collection by Gucci Westman for Fall 2012,  the MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection and the Dior Collection ( I am eyeing the Night Gold Palette). Upon further review I have also noticed that a large majority of the Fall Collections from drugstores to high-end are comprising of alot of deep greens, blues and golds. This is a nice departure from the usual plums and berries we seen every fall. 


So I  must say that was surprised to find that was so much talk and chatter about this new limited edition eos balm set, and i defiantly am looking forward to it. 

I am one of many who are struck with dry lips during the winter months, as nothing ever seems to cure it -- So this will be a nice addition to my makeup arsenal come November... and so if for nothing else the fabulous packaging (which turns into a cute little diorama) should be enough to win over the causal observer!

Special thanks to http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com for pointing me towards this!!For more on the EOS collection keeping reading after the jump...  

Halloween 2012 Costume Selection Vote

Ok so I know that it's a little early to be discussing Halloween..but I figured why not start shopping for costumes now?and (take advantage of all the wonderful sales and discounts)

So I have narrowed it to three choices and I am going to let my readers vote on which one I should buy....


Write in the comments below which one I should wear and I'll check back to see which turns out to be the winning costume on September 1, 2012

- xoxo
A

My Cooking Project: August - New Mexico

Hello Lovelies, 

So as you all are aware of, My new monthly cooking project is to tackle different ethnic and foreign cuisines.  
Last month I did Turkey, and this month I am trying out one of my favorites...New Mexican!

Since it is now Hatch Chilli Season, and I have a ridiculous inability to avoid them at the grocery store, I ended up buying 3 pounds of them. So starting today I am working on trying new recipes, first up is my Fire Roasted Hatch Chile and Chicken Enchiladas.

The recipe: 

Fire Roasted Hatch Chile and Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

4-6 Hatch Green Chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped

3-4 Cooked chicken Breasts

1, 10 oz can green Chile enchilada sauce (I use the La Victoria)

¼ C chicken stock 

2 Medium Tomatillos (Shucked, and Diced)

½ C creama de Mexicana

2 C Queso Quesadilla cheese

1 C  Queso Quesadilla Jalapeno Cheese

12 corn tortillas

1/3 C canola oil

Directions:  

To fire roast the Hatch green chiles, place whole chiles onto the grill and blister each one black.   Remove from grill and place into a brown paper sack to steam, rolling the top down to seal the bag.  Once cooled, remove from the bag and peel the skin off.   Cut the top off and remove the seeds and chop.   Set aside!

In a large bowl combine the fire roasted hatch chiles, the green chile enchilada sauce, the tomatillos, chicken stock, cremea. Mix well I use a blender to get a fine consistency.  Then separate the sauce and leave out about 1 ½ cups  

Put the shredded chicken in a large bowl and the larger amount of the sauce and mix well.
In another bowl mix both cheeses or add any others you may like.

In a fry pan, heat oil over medium high heat and fry each tortilla, both sides, for about 30 seconds each.   Drain well on paper towels. 

To assemble:

Add 2 T of the sauce that was set aside to the bottom of a casserole pan.  

Add chicken mixture to lower side of each tortilla, add some of the cheese mixture, (leaving some for the top) roll up and place into pan.   Once all tortillas are rolled, layer with the remainder of the reserved sauce, top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until cooked through.   Serve and enjoy!!


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I will post pictures later of how it turns out!

- A

My Cooking Project: July - Turkey

Hello Lovelies, 

So as a part of my Month Cooking Project here is July.

In the month of July I took to tackling the cuisine of Turkey.  

I ended up making:  Karniyank, Turkish pide ekmek bread, Tzatziki (Turkish Style) and Lebanese Toum, Shish Taouk, Tabbouleh 

 Karniyank

Shish Taouk

Tabbouleh 

On Left: Tzatziki (Turkish Style) and On the Right:  Lebanese Toum

Turkish pide ekmek bread

This was my first adventure in trying and cooking foods I was unaware of. Let me just say that it was Delicious!!! By far some of the best food I have had. I am defiantly looking forward to trying these same dishes in authentic Turkish restaurants.

Now to play Catch up...
This Month, August I am doing NEW MEXICO! and cooking my favorite southwestern dishes.


If you have any questions, or want any of my recipes leave me a comment!

My Monthly Cooking Around the World Project

Hello Lovelies,

I have recently started a monthly world cooking plan, in order to not only expand my pallet but to introduce new and exciting foods to my friends and family! I plan to select a different ethnic cuisine from around the world or a particular nation to tackle their trademark cuisines.

If you have any questions, or want any of my recipes please leave me a comment!

-A

Worth Watching!!! The "AT&T Don't Text While Driving" Documentary

Shop My Closet

Hello my Lovely readers!!


Sorry its taken me so long to get back here...
I have been swamped with school and traveling so much so, that getting to my computer has been a nightmare! My last month has been tough! 


But on the bright side, I am soooooo looking forward to my Vegas vacation next month...and yes I will post updates to my twitter page. (if you're not following me, than you need to :0) 


But now that I am here, I must share an update...


So as for new things I had an epiphany one day when I was out with friends. I contiously get compliments on either what I am wearing or my shoes or my makeup, ect......


So I decieded that I would bring my fabulous wardrobe to you, my loyal subscribers; Readers and twitter followers.


So I have started a: SHOP MY CLOSET store so everyone can now purchase all the desiger outfits and jeans that I use only once or not at all, as most of the items still have tags on them.


Plus I am also selling off all my daughter's designer stuff that she has outgrown or cannot wear! I will also include other items from around my house, Jewelry box and Vanity.


So if you love it..go shop it!


xoxo, 
~A

Spring is in the air

Sorry it's been a while... Needless to say I have been very busy!!

So with spring right around the corner I am defiantly lovin' the new trends!

I will post more in a the upcoming days.

Especially everything you will want to see from my upcoming Vegas trip!!

XoXo
Annette