ugh first Nordstrom is on my shit list and now ideeli is too!

the Nordstrom issue is discussed in the wedding planning thread. i'm waiting to hear back from their customer service.

so the shoes i ordered from ideeli claimed to be delivered today by UPS. Funny because something i had ordered from Nordstrom last week came through UPS as well and came this evening but yeah no ideeli order. And on the UPS website it says it was delivered! so now i have an email pending with ideeli to see if they can help me track down where my package went because UPS claims it was delivered but it was never.

another note, the pants i ordered from Nordstrom are really cute

12/5/2011 10:09:43 PM

^ Maybe it will arrive today. Sometimes ideeli's delivery reporting seems off to me. Though since they use USPS, which tends to track well, there's no telling. Bummer, bummer and bummer!

I went ideeli crazy last night.

Gift for bf's mom (she's also getting a cashmere robe):


Something pretty for boudoir pics:


Pretty top for layering:


Pencil skirt for work:


Wool coat for London:


New running shoes to keep at the other house:




Darn you ideeli! So much temptation, but I did need new clothes and the damage was only $139.89 for everything.

[Edited on December 6, 2011 at 8:40 AM. Reason : j]

12/6/2011 8:30:53 AM

i LOVE that jacket! i have a peacoat i plan on bringing to London with me. it's a shame that we're missing each other while there!!!

12/6/2011 10:03:48 AM

I also love that jacket

I'm going to start plundering Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and pay more attention to Ideeli once we're through the holidays. I feel like I'm slipping in to candidacy for "What Not To Wear"--"after my child was born it was just hard to get dressed properly...and I wear my hair in a ponytail b/c he pulls at my hair all the time when I wear it down"

Though I am trying to experiment with updos to make it a bit more fancy so I feel more put together. Like I've started braiding the sides in to my ponytail. And I saw this style on pinterest yesterday that I would like to try



[Edited on December 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM. Reason : ]

12/6/2011 11:08:20 AM

that's really cute

I may have to try that style..I think it could be fun for a holiday party or two

12/6/2011 11:20:46 AM

^^ the girl who runs that blog lives in Raleigh

12/6/2011 12:01:40 PM

Lucy, did everything work out with bf and his mom?


and that's impressive for only spending about $140!!




OK, ladies. I need help on what to get my beau for Christmas. I'll probably have to make something because I don't have much money do you think it would be easy to make one of those love kits? What type of paint does it use? I was also wondering if I should make a really nice dinner for him, but at the same time I did that last year... I know for sure he's getting an hour long back massage. Should I make some really awesome cupcakes? :\

12/6/2011 1:13:44 PM

Okay so two announcements!

Check out what the hubby got me for my Birthday this year. YAY!!!



Also, I tried fake eyelashes this weekend at my Birthday party for the first time ever. I had to do the pouty face to go with the lashes. LOL

They were super fun!



Lucy - I pretty much love EVERYTHING you posted. GG!

12/6/2011 1:34:09 PM

I would go with more dramatic makeup if you're going to go with falsies that dramatic. They just seem to overpower everything else on your face.

and holy shit that necklace is like BAM

12/6/2011 1:50:44 PM

Sweet. Thanks for the advice. Wasn't sure since it was my first time.

Yes - he did a good job! lol

12/6/2011 1:57:49 PM

actually you don't go as dramatic if you're going to show off the lashes, unless you want to look like a stripper

you should do subtle eyeshadow and maybe a little heavier liner so you don't see where the lashes are applied, and let the lashes speak for themselves

This is a good example...neutral shades but not too dramatic



Its like when you're dressing. You pick one part to accentuate and then tone the rest down...so if you go heavy eyes, go neutral blush & lips, etc.

[Edited on December 6, 2011 at 2:24 PM. Reason : e]

12/6/2011 2:23:43 PM

Oh okay thanks Erica. I'm just going to carry you around in my pocket so you can help me with all this stuff. LOL

12/6/2011 2:29:14 PM

haha I really need to consider a career change

or actually start blogging like I said I was

12/6/2011 3:06:05 PM

I think we all need a little DivaBaby in our pocket to tell us when our makeup looks like a hooker, or our clothes don't match. Maybe you should market a DivaBaby app.

12/6/2011 3:10:32 PM

OMG I could be an app!

holy geez that would be terrific

12/6/2011 3:11:05 PM

I need an app for my mirror that does a thumb up or thumb down

12/6/2011 3:45:53 PM

Erica - 2012 blog!

12/6/2011 4:11:04 PM

I lurv the Kim Kardashian fake lashes look.

And Brandi, very cool necklace and bday look.

Sam, long story, but the bf and I have sorted things out and things are well.

12/6/2011 4:48:16 PM

Quote :

"OK, ladies. I need help on what to get my beau for Christmas. I'll probably have to make something because I don't have much money do you think it would be easy to make one of those love kits? What type of paint does it use? I was also wondering if I should make a really nice dinner for him, but at the same time I did that last year... I know for sure he's getting an hour long back massage. Should I make some really awesome cupcakes? :\ "

The kit is something like $40, but you can get the stuff from Michaels for cheaper than that I bet. You just want non-toxic paint. Test it on your skin first, etc. You need a painting tarp or sheet, then you put the canvas down on top of that. You'll need paint, and the kit comes with booties so you don't get paint on the floor on the way to the bathroom. And some kind of abrasive body wash to get the paint off.

The expensive part is the mounting/framing. But if you do that yourself, it'll run you $20-$30. Quotes from stores were as expensive as $120.

I could see you planning a really nice evening with the dinner, and then have fun with the Love is Art kit and a shower, then have after shower cupcakes. Sounds like a great night to me!

[Edited on December 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM. Reason : ]

12/6/2011 4:53:35 PM

^ I like that timeline


I have stretched a canvas myself before, so that'll be ok - I think I could build the frame myself, too. Thanks



Now... for a holiday dress. Thoughts on these?

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/coal-calm-and-collected-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/stop-style-and-roll-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/stylish-self-di-sequin-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/sparkle-some-romance-dress


those are in order from most favorite to least favorite - I loveeeeee that black one, but I'm also really drawn to that red one. I would just be worried the red one would end up being fairly short (although on me it would probably hit only right above the knee). I'm trying to branch out into more strapless dresses, especially since Rexkwando has started toning my upper body

12/7/2011 9:20:44 AM

I like the first one the most, the coal calm and collected.

my second favorite is the sparkle some romance one (last link)

it depends on your complexion though which one would suit you better

12/7/2011 9:24:13 AM

#3!

12/7/2011 9:25:10 AM

I love the third one! I am normally not a huge fan of celebratory black dresses just because everyone seems to wear them all the time and I prefer to be colorful, but I do think that is an awesome black dress.

12/7/2011 9:25:41 AM

the first one.

12/7/2011 9:26:30 AM

I think the first one is more versatile and I can always jazz it up with some sparkly tights or something - but I do kind of want to branch out. I'm mainly worried about one of the strapless ones not having enough support or not giving enough coverage, OR being too short.


I sound like a puritan

[Edited on December 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM. Reason : Although, I did just realize the sparkles on the first dress are on sheer material]

12/7/2011 9:29:13 AM

no you don't, I do not like strapless dresses because I feel a little uncomfortable, which translates into my body language. Also I constantly feel like I have to adjust and I look fidgety. Also, I think the black one will get way more wear. But I still like the last one if you don't want a black dress, it has subtlety.

12/7/2011 9:32:17 AM

I'm just worried about the last one not fitting with my boobs, and I'm a little worried it would make me look washed out... I do like the sparkles though


The third one apparently has a built in bra and runs large in the bust... hmmmm, might have to consider that one!

[Edited on December 7, 2011 at 9:35 AM. Reason : .]

12/7/2011 9:33:08 AM

so you are light skinned? what color is your hair? if you have a bold hair color, then I don't think it will wash you out. also you could consider a small cardigan in a bright color.

If your boobs are bigger than C cup than you may be pushing it, but I don't really know until I see it on sosmeone

12/7/2011 9:35:47 AM

I like #3 and #4.

12/7/2011 9:37:33 AM

Number 1 is my favorite

you'll look at photos later and not think you were at an 80s party lol

12/7/2011 9:38:06 AM

I wear a 36DD, so I think I would be really pushing it


^ Very true. I also think I could wear it to church, clinic, etc... I wanted something a little crazier for NYE, but I also don't want to buy two dresses. :\ I guess I could get a crazy bolero or like a tuxedo jacket?


where's a good place to get sparkly tights?

[Edited on December 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM. Reason : fair skin (w/ pink tones), and red hair]

12/7/2011 9:40:39 AM

you can totally jazz up that dress with fun tights, a white tuxedo blazer with black lapels

I know spanx has sparkly tights (my fav), but I'm sure you can find them in other brands and department stores where you'll have more selection

you can do all black and then a fun and crazy shoe if you wanna add sparkle

12/7/2011 9:43:41 AM

I have some pretty sweet black sparkly heels so I might go with bright tights to stand out What would be a good color? Teal? Purple? PINK?!

12/7/2011 9:47:22 AM

^pink would be a harsh contrast imo, but teal or purple would be cute

I don't know why, but I kinda like this dresses too

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/a-whispered-wish-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/golden-gumption-dress

the other ones I liked were out of stock

[Edited on December 7, 2011 at 9:50 AM. Reason : n]

12/7/2011 9:49:05 AM

I'm kinda going for a harsh contrast though

I got time - just gotta have some fun tights by next Friday.

12/7/2011 9:51:46 AM

oh then hit up a department store and get some HUE tights...they've been my favorite when trying to go for a big contrast...and they're super opaque which is nice

I have fuschia, turquoise, a mustard yellow, polka dots

I think a teal/turquoise is a lot of fun with black without being OH HEY Y'ALL I'M THE CRAZY GIRL

12/7/2011 9:56:17 AM

yeah, good call - do they have sparkle tights?


I like these, too

http://www.americanapparel.com/rsaphs.html

12/7/2011 9:59:03 AM

Quote :

"where's a good place to get sparkly tights?"

MARSHALLS!!!!

they have a wall of tight options

12/7/2011 10:04:22 AM

Quote :

"I think a teal/turquoise is a lot of fun with black without being OH HEY Y'ALL I'M THE CRAZY GIRL "

I'm totally stealing this idea for the party I have to go to Friday.

12/7/2011 10:17:44 AM

I think even Kohls has them

I have some of the Simply Vera tights and love them

12/7/2011 10:31:03 AM

Quote :

"I think the first one is more versatile and I can always jazz it up with some sparkly tights or something - but I do kind of want to branch out. I'm mainly worried about one of the strapless ones not having enough support or not giving enough coverage, OR being too short. I sound like a puritan "

Def #1!!! It looks elegant and sophisticated, while still being fun and playful. The other dresses are pretty, but just aren't as elegant. I LOVE LOVE LOVE #1.

12/7/2011 10:32:51 AM

Quote :

"I have some of the Simply Vera tights and love them"

Ditto!

12/7/2011 11:14:10 AM

I just saw this one, too

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/midnight-blush-dress

I love itttt... But am scared it would be way short

12/7/2011 11:32:17 AM

^I like that one alot!! That is my #2 favorite, not more than the first black dress though

since you wanna stand out, this one is cute as well

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/cherry-cordially-invited-dress

[Edited on December 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM. Reason : ^]

12/7/2011 11:53:11 AM

Yeah, Midnight Blush is very short. 25"!!! Wow.

Coal, Calm and Collected is still my fav. It's gorgeous.

12/7/2011 11:56:46 AM

so far kmyoungs is moving into my "users I will not pay attention to when speaking on fashion issues" list

Stick wit the black

12/7/2011 12:42:57 PM

Oh no. Ideeli just gave me free 1st row membership for 90 days. This could be dangerous.

12/7/2011 6:02:53 PM

LOVE this dress but it's $48.....I bought the gray version of this from f21 for only $20....

12/7/2011 6:26:44 PM

That is beautiful! I think it's worth the $$$ if the one you already have is high-quality. Though you may not want a redundancy in your wardrobe for such a bold pattern.

12/7/2011 6:28:20 PM

Erika....


I went with the black, and got this baby for $19.99

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/necklaces/hello-snazzy-style-necklace

12/7/2011 6:36:08 PM