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GUEST POST: Outfit of the Day; Looking Cute this Winter!

March 04, 2016

This is a guest post by China Barbie of My Peace and Love Blog!



I don't like wearing jeans; to me they're just boring, and you end up looking like everybody else. I prefer to wear shorts, skirts, and dresses. In the harsh and snowy winters of Ohio however, this can sometimes cause a dilemma! You fashionable dames out there living in cold climates can totally attest to this! 


So I am here to show you, a cute winter outfit, and prove once and for all, that you can still
look cute, even in the winter!

What to wear:



- An adorable Tee
This is my Bob Marley quarter sleeve length tee by Zion Rootswear.

-An adorable skirt
I wear mine high-waisted. I got this cute denim skirt for only $.25 at a thrift store!
It's by Pins and Needles.


-Leggings
These are the most important part of any cute winter outfit. It allows you to wear a
skirt, dress, or shorts, while keeping your legs from becoming popsicles! I got these
adorable galaxy leggings from Rue 21 for only $2!

-A sweater

I absolutely adore sweaters. The more old lady looking the better! I get all my sweaters
from thrift stores-they always have plenty, and in any color you need! Wearing a sweater
over your t-shirt makes certain your outfit won't be lost in an oversized hoody.

-Boots and fur leg warmers

Gotta have warm fuzzy boots to complete your warm and adorable winter outfit!
If your boots aren't long enough, never fear! Get yourself a pair of
fuzzy leg warmers, and place them over your boots. You can find any color and
length on Etsy. 


-Gloves
I got these great tiger gloves from Kohl's for under $4.00!
Thank you so much for reading, I am so happy to be guest blogging on this great blog!
Now go on out there and create your adorable winter outfit!

Jessica LaPinta (China Barbie) is the author of My Peace Love Life Blog (www.mypeacelovelife.com). She is a part time model, housewife, and crafter. Obsessed with goal writing, list making, and crossing things of her bucket list, she is always busy with one adventure or another. China Barbie is a globe-trotting flower child, with a pension for healthy living, changing the world, and making her own fashion statement.




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SUNGLASSES GIVEAWAY!

May 13, 2013







Summer is here and you look like you need some new sunglasses! Wanna know how to win the glasses or sunglasses I'm modeling, all for free and full of fun? Watch this YouTube video, and read the rest of this post! If you want to win the shoes or the striped shirt, I'm giving those away, too. Just subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on twitter & instagram, and comment the video with what you're most excited about for summer and which item you want!


Firmoo is a fabulous company that I've mentioned in the past, reviewed, and of course will be mentioning again! You've read my reviews, however now it's time for you to win some! Firmoo offers stylish designer glasses and sunglasses at a breathtaking cost! Breathtaking in a good way. Here's some models sporting the glasses. As you can see, the glasses are stylish and versatile enough to fit any outfit or any personal style. Don't forget- you can turn any pair of frames, prescription or non prescription into sunglasses by tinting them as I've done above!

Prizes are: 7 prizes (one pair of sunglasses + 6 E-vouchers) if 50+ contestants; 6 prizes (only 6 E-vouchers) if 50- contestants.
1) If there are 50- competitors:
6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-voucher each. The vouchers only can be used on Firmoo sunglasses at http://www.firmoo.com/wrap-around-rx-sunglasses.html
2) If there are 50+ competitors: 
For the grand prize winner (1 person): a pair of fashionable sunglasses, shipping included. 
For the second prize winners (6 persons): same with the prizes when there are less than 50 competitors participated.





Don't forget the best part - Firmoo offers a free pair of glasses to all of their new members, so sign up today!

Here are some helpful Firmoo links!

NOW for the important part, how to win the glasses! IT'S SUPER SIMPLE. All you have to do is visit http://www.firmoo.com/all-products.html, pick out a pair of glasses, and comment THIS POST which one you want. This giveaway will start May 13th, end on May 24th and the winner(s) will be announced shortly after. The amount of winners depends on the amount of contestants, so spread the word! :)

Keep a look out for my Prom tutorial, and of course the giveaway winners. Happy entering!

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APRIL FAVORITES!

May 09, 2013

Here is my video of my April Favorites. Includes Rimmel makeup products, Od Navy clothes, some books and songs, some beauty products and more! Enjoy!

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STYLE: PRE-SUMMER PICKUPS

February 24, 2013

I may have a little over three months of senior year before sweet summer to go, however my mind is already in summer mode. Well, it is fashionwise. After disposing of most of my shorts that don't fit after I dropped a few sizes, I knew that I needed to stock up on all new shorts. I also was inspired to turn on my summer mindset after skiing in Vermont and freezing my face off all day - a chill as big as that  would leave anybody craving palm trees and pina coladas.

So, here's my mini haul of my shopping trip today. The haul includes purchases from TopShop (Nordstrom), Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, and Lush. I did more damage at Forever 21 and TopShop, however that will be covered in my next fashion post about Firmoo eyewear!


Even just the colors in this photo make me yearn for summer. 

Starting from the left, is my natural eye palette from Forever 21. I wandered around Sephora for a bit and drooled over palettes and bronzers from Benefit, Nars, and Urban Decay however I knew I could find some for much cheaper at other stores. While in line at Forever 21, I luckily laid my eyes on this palette that has three times the number of beautiful natural tones than any other palette I saw at Sephora.  Not to mention, some of the brown tones can double as bronzer. All for $5.80. I still lust after the Naked 2 palette. Some day, Nikki, some day.

Stand out sunglasses are a trend for the spring/summer and I've begun stocking up. This is my second pair, next to my heart-shaped ones I snagged at the Maroon 5/Neon Trees concert. These Del Mar Rounds shades are from Urban Outfitters and I snagged them for $14. Also at Urban I got my first pair of distressed dyed high waisted shorts, these were $49. Lastly, I got a nude bralette for $24.

The adorable nude suede strappy sandals I picked up at Forever 21 for $21.80. I got them because I thought the back was unique and they were go with many outfits to come.



THESE. THESE are definitely the item I'm most excited about today. I have been searching for a good pair of creeper-esque shoes but I was always nervous about wearing them. Also, I heard flatforms are a huge trend for spring. When I was checking out at TopShop and saw these for 10$ at the register, I literally said, "Are these really only 10$?" to the clerk. She assured me. I was so glad I found my size - they are perfect!


I walked into Lush looking for a bath bomb, however after the sales lady explained all of them to me, I realized that a one-time use thing wasn't really worth the extra money. She showed me "rub rub" salt shower scrub - which has many uses and makes your skin super soft. After an free hand demonstration including rub rub, a shower gel, and an amazing softening cuticle cream and lotion, my hands felt brand new! However, she also introduced me to "Dirty" shaving cream, which is known to keep legs smooth for up to 3 + days and was in my price range. So, I picked that up.

Enjoy this little post - A big Firmoo eyewear review will be up soon as well as a recipe! Hope this helps cure the midwinter blues!

Listen:
Hello Mexico - Sparks the Rescue
Lessons in Love - Neon Trees
Lucky Strike - Maroon 5





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NEW H&M HAUL!

January 21, 2013

Here's a quick H&M Haul I did, with all the sales at my local H&M.