Beauty Hardware

I already have a weakness for metallic details adorning clothes, belts, and handbags.  Now I have to worry about shiny, pretty things in the beauty department!

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This Sonia Kashuk 10-piece Limited Edition brush set for Target is to die for!  The magenta bristles! The sexy black and gold combo! "The Fall Brush Up" includes a powder/blusher brush, synthetic pointed foundation brush, duo fibre multipurpose brush, medium eye shadow brush, pointed blending brush, angled crease brush, smudge brush, brow brush, bent eye liner brush, and spoolie to handle all of your makeup application needs.  And for $26.99, it's a steal!


And come on. It's a way better deal than this Dior Limited Edition Paradise Summer Blush Brush for $55!

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Wine Chiller

I hear this is a nice trick to chill white wine without watering it down.

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You get a delicious treat after the wine! And if the grapes absorb some alcohol, even better, right?

If you're into alcohol soaked fruit, you should check out some bolle recipes.  I remember my friend's mom would make some BOMB.com mixes of pineapples, strawberries, grapes, and champagne.

Cheers!

Attack of the Furry Purses!

Furry bags took the Fall runways by storm.

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Alice + Olivia
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Fabulous Hanger Tricks!

Use shower curtains as purse hangers.

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Week in Pics

Started the week off right with some wakeboarding action with my brother-in-law.  I like how people freak out about us going into the Hudson.  C'mon, guys.  It's only a little raw sewage. ;)

It was one of those trips out where everyone came back feeling satisfied with exhibiting some new skills.  I landed on my face a couple of times.  Thank God water is forgiving.

I finally "massaged" a kale salad!  The molested greens were delicious with tomatoes from my aunt and uncle's garden!

A highlight of the week was attending the Long Beach International Film Festival.  Five of our short films from the Manhattan Film Institute acting camp were accepted, including two movies in which I acted.  It was a nice bonus on top of just being able to be a part of such fun projects.

Movies on the Beach!  Free Popcorn!

We did get to go on the Red Carpet.  Though I would say it was more of a standing thing than walking.  We stood there for an interview and photos.  Then we scooted right back through where we entered.

Do you spy the Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister?

Camera Phone Hybrids

Have you ever been in a moment that should be captured in a high quality photo only to have it spoiled by your phone's crummy camera?  Dark, fuzzy images that are the results of multiple, futile takes by poor strangers who were unfortunate in getting paparazzi duty for your group photo. Blurry pics from zooming in on your desired subject. Everyone looking like robots with laser beam eyes.  Wouldn't it be great to have a cell phone and a point-and-shoot quality camera combined into one device?

That's what the creators of the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom aimed to achieve.

Nokia Lumia 1020
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
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Trend: Clutches with Side Hand Straps

I'm a fan of these clutches where you can slip your hand through the side strap. It's a little extra security for holding onto your purse.  Since I like being able to carry bags multiple ways, these clutches with a cross body option are awesome!

Botkier Honore Cross Body Bag

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ASOS Clutch Bag With Corner Plate And Side Strap

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