Star Human: September 2011

Jumat, 30 September 2011

iPad 2 Case GIVEAWAY !!!!

UPDATE : Giveaway has ended.

This Friday I'm bringing you something pretty cool....I'm sure many of you know JESS LC & all the cute jewelry she sells via her shop right?!!? However, did you know she's designed some really cool Leather iPad cases?!?!?! Oh yea, these things are colorful & stylish!

To launch these cool cases - Jess has offered to GIVE one away to a LUCKY Made By Girl reader! The one we're giving away is the GOLD + Fuchsia & it's totally HOT!! HOT! HOT!!

To ENTER:

Leave a comment letting me know why you want to win.

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Leave your EMAIL in the comments or make sure it's in your profile.

1 WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN TO WIN:

The Gold + Fuchsia iPad case

iPad CASE INFO:

Designed for iPad 2 ONLY

Soft, supple cowhide leather exterior with padding protects the iPad

Bright colored lining with brass zipper closure

Interior has pockets for papers, business cards, and a pen/stylus

Hole on top of the iPad upper strap made for iPad 2 camera

New, improved binding keeps things fresh and crisp (shown here)

10.5" H x 8" W x 1" D

Made in Chicago

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN ON:

October 10th, 2011

You can WIN one of these Gold on the outside & fuchsia on the inside cases!

Check out the rest of the colors available on the JESS LC site!

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

-images by danielle moss

Rabu, 28 September 2011

Ponchos For the Fall....

Fall is officially here & I CAN'T wait to wear all my boots & blazers. This FALL I'm looking to buy a poncho for my upcoming trip to NYC at the end of October.

I don't know about you...but I remember back in the day I'd spot someone wearing a poncho on the street & think - "who the heck wants to wear something that looks like a bag??!?!!?!?!?"

Guess what.....Now I WANT to wear this bag!

Amazing how things change no? I've rounded up 10 of my current favorite ponchos for this FALL season & here they HOT!!

1. bloomingdales $398

2. macy's $79

3. nordstrom $78

4. revolveclothing $295

5. victoria's secret $55

6. net-a-porter $1285 

7. lord & taylor $329

8. saks fifth avenue $175 

9. victoria's secret $47 

10. bloomingdales $229 

So tell me ladies....do you own a poncho? Can you see yourself wearing one this season??

Accessories at Burke Decor

After thinking so much about accessories..... I decided to pull together my favorites from Burke Decor.

I SERIOUSLY thought about buying two of these Barbra Cosgrove horn lamps for the floating shelves - you know, placing one on each side. However, I decided NOT to spend a TERRIBLE amount of cash on accessories just yet! If I change my mind, I'm sure you'll know!

Have you purchased items from Burke Decor? What was it?

-images via burke decor

Selasa, 27 September 2011

Accessorizing....

This past weekend I went out & purchased a few items for the floating IKEA cabinets I posted about here.

I read ALL of your comments & suggestions on what I should place on the shelving & believe me, there were lots of good ones, so thank you!!!! Many of you has suggested adding lamps - but it isn't wide enough for a decent sized lampshade...& I didn't want to get mini-lamps, so I scratched that idea. Here's what I added...

I wanted to keep it relatively simple....but I think I may pile a couple more books on each side for more height....

The flowers are silk flowers I purchased awhile ago, don't recall where (sorry) but you can find them online I'm sure! They feel really nice & I love how they look in person! The white vase the flowers are in is from West Elm.

The little white vase pictured above is from ZGallerie. It's so cute & lightweight, can easily be moved around the house.

This polished brass vessel (below) holds a black candle from D.L. & Co. that is one of my favorites! Isn't the skull super cool?? The scent of the candle is made up of opium poppy, a blend Madagascar vanilla, green pepper, pink lotus, and perilla absolute. It is just amazing! Available at Barneys New York.

I've always wanted a piece of driftwood & instead of hunting for it myself in some town or buying it on Ebay, I decided to buy the one I saw at ZGallerie. It was perfect & super affordable at only $25!

All the books I have on a flat display are:

Yves Saint Laurent Style, Style, Style

Fashion

Living in Style Paris

My French Life

World Art

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

So, what do you think so far?

-images by jen ramos

Feeling Better...

Sorry I wasn't around yesterday- but I hope everyone had a great weekend!

A lot of you thought that I was SICK- as in a COLD...but in reality my back got hurt.

While vacuuming my bathroom yesterday with a dirt devil, I leaned over & then got back up & BAM!!!! O-M-Gosh....my back felt like someone had punched it!!! I needed to lie down right away! So, I was in bed most of the day yesterday & now only have a minor pain to my right when I move too fast. I remember how I used to (back in the days) take my health for GRANTED - not anymore! These days I thank God for another day of life that I get to enjoy with the people I love (& doggies too).

When I feel sick I pray for better health & try not to complain or be grumpy - because I know there is always someone out there who is worse off than me.

So today I am more than grateful for my health & the 'get well' comments that were left & emailed to me, THANK YOU.

Isn't it a pain in the neck growing OLD ??? Well, my guy (who works out often) immediately told me I have to strengthen up my core muscles asap... so that is what I intend to do!