Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Erin Helfen

Thank you to all who entered our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway. Congratulations to this week's winner, Erin Helfen! To enter our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway, visit our Facebook and follow the instructions. Link does not work on mobile devices. Good luck!

Mother's Day DIY at Home Gift Ideas

So, how many of you are ready for Mother's Day?.... just a little reminder, in case it just-so-happened to slip your mind.. Mother's Day is this Sunday!!!

And I figure, what better way to share your love of mom (or a special gal in your life) than to make something from the heart?  Not only does it say, "I love you" with a gift, but it says an even more meaningful love since you took your time and energies toward creating something more personal and memorable.  And let's not forget, if you're in a pinch and forgot to order that perfume you might usually do, these are gift ideas that can be done with things around the house, or with a quick trip to your local craft store.

Peep the fun video!  We've got DIY porcelain flowers, family photo coaster tiles, a soothing foot soak, a yummy goodie jar, and a gorgeous floral arrangement.

What do you think?  What are you planning to do for Mother's Day?

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2013 Met Gala Red Carpet Recap!

This week was the 2013 Met Gala, one of fashion's biggest celebrity nights!  And the theme for this year?  "Punk: Chaos to Couture."  With such an edgy theme, one didn't know what to expect, but the night certainly delivered!

From Anne Hathaway's new blonde mohawk and seriously sexy-sheer dress (seriously, doesn't she look amaze craze?) to Madonna's naughty fishnet tweed ensemble, to Nicole Richie's snow white locks, this event kept onlookers drooling, and fashion critics ablaze!

Check out some of the vibrant looks from the evening.  Who was your favorite?

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Tilda Swinton for Chanel

Let me start this off by saying the following:  Tilda Swinton is amazing.  I mean, truly amazing both internally and externally.  And so is Karl Lagerfeld.  So the two of them together?  So much awesomeness how can one contain themselves!

Tilda Swinton is Chanel's newest spokesperson, and images from her campaign shoot are starting to surface, showing glimpses of Karl Lagerfeld's signature smoke white hair ponytail behind the lens.

The pre-fall 2013 collection, titled "Paris-Edimbourg Metiers d'Art" showcases Tilda's iconic androgynous look with modern and timeless elegance.  And, did I mention she's 52 years old?!  It's always exciting to see the fashion world embrace women of all ages, and looks.

What do you think?  The campaign rolls out later this month!

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Diane von Furstenberg for Gap

They're adorable.  Plain.  And.  Simple.  

Toddlers and children are stepping out this summer in bold, playful style, as miss Diane von Furstenberg launches her second collection for GapKids and babyGap.  The inspiration?  The "natural explorer" as she puts it.

The collection is full of playful prints reminiscent of the African safari, and dabbles in green, pink, black, and emerald hues.  With the help of some adorably patterned wild animals, the same type of illustrations can be found on the collection's assortment of easy breezy wrap dresses, shorts, rompers, and cute swimwear.

So what do you think of the new DVF collection?  Pretty darn adorable!

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Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Chelsea Shapland

Thank you to all who entered our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway. Congratulations to this week's winner,  Chelsea Shapland! To enter our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway, visit our Facebook and follow the instructions. Link does not work on mobile devices. Good luck!

 

Illamasqua's UV Blacklight - Glow in the Dark Nail Polish

Nails will never be the same.  The rave trend is back in full force, and it's hitting fashion loving folks in a surprising new area: our nails.

Creative and innovative UK beauty brand just launched a new UV glow nail polish collection that lights your tips like little alien light bulbs.  Imagine, if you will, being at a rave, watching all the tranced out dancers spinning their glow sticks.  It's like that, except your finger tips are the glow sticks!

There are 3 colors to choose from, as well as a UV top coat that I think is the best option.  The colors, Omen, Seance, and Ouija (I know, subtle names, right?!) each glow under black light, even if you have a regular top coat over them.  And the UV top coat, Geist, will make any of your plain, regular polishes glow ablaze.

What do you think of this new trend?  Are you on board the glow stick nail ship?

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(photos:  Illamasqua.com)