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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Lust list -Valentines Edition

Because its never too late to start dropping hints....

Intertwining Hearts Necklace

Tiffany&Co. Etoile Heart Pendant

Laura Mercier Truffles Collection

Short Tina Boots by Christian Laboutin

Suki by Agent Provocateur

Friday, February 6, 2009

I love being the first one with a hot new purse, lipstick or accessory, but its hard to find unique stuff. Last week i picked up a beautiful pair of sterling silver earrings shaped like little zippers, they were so cute. I loved them and wore them a few times always proudly, that is until i saw my friends daughter with the exact same earrings in highlighter yellow. Turns out you can get my cute and unique earrings at Claire's. Needless to say, the magic was lost.
Thats why I love Etsy, when I buy a piece I know its unique, and there sis o much to choose from! Its like a giant 24 hour flea market just waiting on my Amex....

Here are a few of my fave items on Etsy this week

Pearl Pod Earrings- Sterling Silver

Sterling silver earrings with white freshwater pearls set in round pods.

The pods begin their life as galls that grow on the underside of oak tree leaves. The pods are opened in the front. A cup is placed inside to seat the freshwater pearls. A mold is made of the entire pod, then the item is transformed into sterling silver using lost wax casting technology.

A beautiful antiqued silver dragon fly stamping (3/8"x2" hollow back) is carrying a delicate locket with a fresh water pearl and a Czech white flower.
I found these gorgeous ice blue Aventurines that make a nice combination.
A fancy toggle at the end completes this 7" 1/2 bracelet.
All the components are antique silver.

This nice "Barroque shawl" is wonderful to keep you warm in many occasions. I hand knit this “BARROQUE CREAM SHAWL” with many strands of cotton-silk yarn, merino wool, silk thread and fabrics.I love mixing fibers!! The fabric is extremely delicate and feminine, shades of white, cream and beige combine in an incredible way!!!
Specially to wear on autumn or winter it will accompany you wonderfully during the whole season.
This is a specially delicate article, one of the best accessories to impress someone and to feel great with yourself.
It could be used as a shawl as well as a beauty scarf or a poncho.

Measurements:
Width: 16 inches/ 41 cms
Length: 57.8 inches/147 cms
Fringes: 9.8 inches/25 cms

Very soft, long hooded dress with PEONY applique.

Made entirely with soft and stretchy organic cotton fleece in Natural soft white color and trimmed with fluffy Sherpa.

Empire waistline with long flaring sleeves and skirt.

Approx. length from waist down: 40". Sleeve: 23.5"

Romantic ivory-white organic cotton fleece coat with handmade PEONY applique.

** deep wide hood with soft and thick organic cotton Sherpa lining,

** narrowed waistline with a single hidden hook and loop closure,

** very long flaring sleeves with handmade Peony applique.

Made entirely with organic cotton fleece and sherpa - soft fluffy side on the inside and smooth on the outside with org. cotton/hemp bias tape trim.

All seams are professionally serged and top-stitched.

Available in LOTS of sizes - SEE SIZE CHART.

Other sizes and in-between sizes are on request.

What are you favorite Etsy finds?

Jaymi

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Spring Cleaning Your Makeup

Now that spring cleaning is well under way, and were all feeling s little better, with memories of winter slowly fading from our minds, it’s the perfect time of year to clean out your makeup bag. Most makeup is only designed for a shelf life of a year, and after that it will start to break down, and besides being a little gross it wont look so hot anymore. The best part about spring cleaning your makeup bag? You now you have a great excuse to go shopping.

Cleaners and Moisturizers
These should be good for a year, or so. To make them last longer just be careful about how you apply them, your fingers or your face should never come into contact with the top of the bottle, as this can contaminate its contents, instead apply creams to a q-tip or sponge, then apply to your face.

Sunscreen:
Sunscreens should be tossed at the end of every season, after that they wont be effective. Since you should be applying sunscreen every single day, a bottle shouldn’t last you longer than a season anyway. Tip: Keep your sunscreen by your door in an easily visible place, that way you’ll be more likely to remember to put it on before you leave the house.

Self Tanners:
There are mixed messages about how long self tanners can last, most say two, but I wouldn’t keep them more than one because the color can break down. You don’t want to turn a shade of orange more suited to fruit than skin.

Foundation: Cream foundation is good for about a year, mouse foundation for about 9 months.

Powder Compacts: The power itself can be good for up to two years, if stored separately from the puff, puffs should be either cleaned or replaced about once a month. If you store your puff inside of your compact the shelf life is closer to six months.

Eyeshadow: Powder eye shadows will last indefinitely as long as they are kept contaminant free. Creams are good for up to a year if kept the same way.

Eyeliner: Eyeliner pencils can be kept forever as long as you sharpen them before or after each use, you can also wipe them down lightly with alcohol every few weeks just to be safe. Liquid or cream liners last closer to a year if kept properly. Tip: Always have two clean liner brushes available so that no double dipping is required in your eyeliner tins.

Mascara: Mascara should be tossed after 3-4 months, no matter how much it costs!

Blush: Powder blush, the same as powder eyeshadow, cream blush, the same as cream eyeshadow.

Lipstick and Lipgloss: Both can last up to two years

Lip liners: Same as eyeliner pencils, the bacteria is removed when you sharpen, so sharpen often and it should last you several years.

Sponges and Puffs: Sponges should be replaced every single week, no exception. Velour Puffs can be washed with your makeup brushes.

Makeup Brushes: Good brushes like good friendships can last forever, as long as you nurture them. Brushes should be washed with a gentle baby shampoo once a week or every two weeks, and them dried standing handle down. If you think your brush has been contaminated you can also rinse it in rubbing alcohol.

Tools like Tweezers, Eyelash Curlers and Sharpeners: Metal tools should be cleaned after every use, especially tweezers. To clean them just soak in rubbing alcohol for two minutes and rinse.

Now keep in mind, these are all just guidelines, you know what your products should look, smell, and feel like, if it’s off, don’t use it. Also how you store your products will determine how long they last. The bathroom is the absolute worst home for your products as the heat, and humidity will break them down. Keep your makeup in a cool dark, easily accessible place. I keep mine in my top dresser drawer.

Happy Cleaning

Jaymi

Friday, January 23, 2009

Looking for a new job?

The Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef is a newly created position. There are a few minor tasks that need to be taken care of, but the most important duty is to report back to Tourism Queensland (and the world) and let us know what’s taking place on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

Download the full Job Description

Location

Below the water, you’ll find a World Heritage Listed natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef. And above, the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef offer an abundance of wildlife to appreciate and activities to enjoy. The Island Caretaker will be based on Hamilton Island – the largest inhabited island in the region. It’s located just off the coast of Queensland with a wide range of restaurants, activities, shops and tours. The temperature is warm all year round and the combination of blue skies, crystal water and pure sands forms the backdrop to an ideal island life.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Reading List

Only Pleasure by Lora Leigh

Since Chase Falladay came to her rescue two years ago, Kia Stanton has never been able to forget the powerful man or the kind of life he leads. So two years later when she runs into Chase and his friend, Khalid, and leaves with them that night, she knows exactly where it is all heading. However, little prepares her for what it is like to

be in Chase''s arms, and in his bed. After years of holding back, Kia is finally able to be the woman she's always dreamed of being in his arms. Since Chase Falladay came to her rescue two years ago, Kia Stanton has never been able to forget the powerful man or the kind of life he leads. So two years later when she runs into Chase and his friend, Khalid, and leaves with them that night, she knows exactly where it is all heading. However, little prepares her for what it is like to be in Chase''s arms, and in his bed. After years of holding back, Kia is finally able to be the woman she''s always dreamed of being in his arms. Kia is a dream Chase has not allowed himself to entertain. Now that he has her, it''s her heart he''s after and he''s determined to win it, no matter the cost. And even though they both agreed that it would only be for pleasure, somewhere along the way it becomes and all-consuming love.

What I did For Love by Susan E. Phillips

How did this happen? Georgie York, once the costar of America's favorite television sitcom, has been publicly abandoned by her famous husband, her film career has tanked, her father is driving her crazy, and her public image as a spunky heroine is taking a serious beating.

What should a down-on-her-luck actress do? Not go to Vegas . . . not run into her detestable former costar, dreamboat-from-hell Bramwell Shepard . . . and not get caught up in an ugly incident that leads to a calamitous elopement. Before she knows it, Georgie has a fake marriage, a fake husband, and maybe (or not) a fake sex life.
It's a paparazzi free-for-all, and Georgie's nonsupporting cast doesn't help. There's Bram's punk-nightmare housekeeper, Georgie's own pushy parent, a suck-up agent, an icy studio head with a private agenda, and her ex-husband's new wife, who can't get enough of doing good deeds and saving the world—the bitch. As for Georgie's leading man, Bram's giving the performance of his life, but he's never cared about anyone except himself, and it's not exactly clear why.
Two enemies find themselves working without a script in a town where the spotlight shines bright . . . and where the strongest emotions can wear startling disguises.

The Midwives by Chris Bohjalian

In idyllic Reddington, Vt., during the harsh winter of 1981, Sibyl Danforth makes a life-and-death decision based on 15 years' experience as a trusted midwife. Late on a frigid night, cut off from the hospital by a storm that has made the roads impassable, Sibyl attempts to save the baby of a woman she fears has died from a stroke during labour. Later, the midwife's assistant tells the police she's certain the mother was still alive when the Caesarean section was performed in the isolated farmhouse. In Midwives, Sibyl's daughter, Connie, narrates the aftermath of this tragedy. Now an obstetrician, she recalls the events of her 14th year, when her mother's freedom and her family's fate rested with 12 men and women. Chris Bohjalian captures the human scale of misfortune with this moving novel.-

xoxoxo
Jaymi

Naughty and Nice

With Valentines day coming up quickly, theres a feeling of love in the air.....
And what better way to celebrate that love then with some scandalous lingerie!
Here are a few of my favorite pieces this season...

Fredericks of Hollywood