(Thank you all SO much for your kind words on my last post.  I almost didn’t hit publish on that one.  You guys are my sunshines. Thank you x a billion.  SWAGGER! Also, Ms. Landy-Land you won the Hana flat iron!  Congrats!  I’ll email you.)

But let’s focus…SUMMER IS COMING! This means a few things-work outs are being kicked up notch-OHHHH reminds me-check out the new blog I’m contributing to, along with so many other awesome bloggers-In It To Gym It. I digress…SUMMER=showing more skin, not wanting to wear tons of makeup because it’s so hot, faking a tan, touchable hair and skin, getting vajazzled (huh). Anyways, I’m loving these products as I venture into “Summer prep mode”…yep, there is such a thing, in my world at least. Welcome, it’s nice to have you.Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish- Makes your skin feel like silk and smells so.good. I DIE. Shed your winter coat, literally.  It’s not new, but I can’t live without it. Also, exfoliating is a must before self tanning…ehem…St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray-I’m not going to preach, because yes, that will be me at the beach or poolside for the next 4 months. Count on it. BUT, I’ll be getting my tan elsewhere. As in, from a bottle. I LOVE St. Tropez because the color is perfect, and they’ve eliminated the infamous self-tanner reek with some super smart technology…all I can tell you is that it smells like flowers, not like you just got flea dipped in chemicals or acid. LOVE.

Nars Body Glow-Ok, so now that we have are all exfoliated and tan, obviously we have to show it off.  I want to bathe in this.  The Monoi de Tahiti Oil smells like a tropical paradise and the “chocolate shimmer” gives your stems/collarbone a subtle sexy glow and enhances your tan.  ALSO-dries super quick and won’t get on your clothes.Victoria’s Secret PRO Camouflage FX Concealer Palette-I was all ehhhh about trying out VS revamped cosmetics line because I was never impressed with their makeup before.  However, the other day I attempted to hit up Sephora but couldn’t deal with all the girls wearing pink wigs running around and scaring the hell out of me in honor of the Tarina Tarantino launch, so I started wandering around the mall and my my, isn’t this story interesting (you’re welcome), found my way to VS .  I bought a few things, my favorite being this concealer palette, which shocked the shit out of me because custom palettes and corrective colors are items I expect to spend a lot on. In the summer, I hate wearing foundation, so I stick to concealer and light powders.  I can already tell I’m going to be obsessed with this. 3 shades of concealers that you can mix-so, if you get tan, etc…and then a green to counteract redness and my fav, the apricot to shut under eye circles DOWN.  PLUS? It’s like $14. John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster (That’s a mouthful. TWSS) YAY CHEAP HAIR PRODUCTS! I swear you guys, I love me some Kerastase and Pureology as much as the next girl, but these “affordable” lines are really stepping their game up.  This stuff gives me crazy volume and also makes my hair sooo soft. Love it. Posietint by Benefit-The sister of legendary Benetint, this lip and cheek stain is so purdy! Much lighter than benetint, which never really worked for me because I have fair skin and it was just TOO bright.  Loving Posie for the summer because of how neutral it is and since it’s a stain, it stays on forever, even in the heat/during making out. NARS The Multiple Coffret-LOVE The Multiple’s no matter the weather, but they are just so perfect for Summer. Multi purpose color for eyes, lips, and cheeks, and so easy to toss in your bag.  This set happens to have my favorite 3 colors-Orgasm, South Beach and Copacabana.

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Do you guys realize that as of 10:30 pm PST, BLOGGERS have raised over $2000 for Love Harder? That Love Harder has over 100 FB fans? That today alone over THREE HUNDRED bloggers posted a “Love Harder” post? That the system crashed today because there were so many people trying to donate at once? It’s truly amazing what this community of ours can do when used for good.

In other, muchmuchmuch less important internet news…allow me to share a little convo I had this evening with one of the penis variety, and no I do not have permission but I also had no blogspiration, so sorry, Mr. Wonderful. Punish me later.

{Not him. But it’s just effing adorable.}

Backstory-texted him “Look up the Dear John trailer”

IN OTHER EFFING AMAZING NEWS- LILU IS COMING LILU IS COMING!! TO ME! THIS WEEKEND! Gonna lick her face! Also? Apparently Thursdays are the new Friday’s over here? I dunno. Friday is just a good day for me to catch up with ya’ll. So HAPPY WEEKEND…have fun, be safe….Tell someone you love them.

Prepare for 5 days of FABULOUS giveaways next week! It’s my blog birthday!
Lauren of The Offbeat Report is the winner of the WiNK tee, I’ll email you!

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Aww you guys, I feel so bad. I have barely opened my laptop in the last couple of days and have been a horrendous bloggy buddy. I’m sorry…but I’m hoping that since we’re all busy, you won’t hold it against me?!

You look really good today, too. Just sayin. That color makes your eyes just absolutely sparkle.

Awkward…anyways. Random post #2 of the week, because umm why not. Have you guys seen the Sex and the City 2 Trailer yet…omfg I die! Can’t wait doesn’t even begin to describe it. Here you go if you haven’t seen it…or want to watch it over and over like I have all night.

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Here are the bangs!! I didn’t take too many pictures this weekend because I was drunk busy, but this is on the way to Cali Christmas #1.. And do I look pleased? NASOMUCH. We were late and still had to stop by Best Buy for a last minute present…nothing like a good lil holiday procrastination, of which I am the queen.

Merry Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Puffy heart you all. 3 more single girl Christmas parties to attack woop! I get to see my Papa on Friday yay! I’ll be back on Saturday to stalk…prob in a hungover food coma trying to avoid the mall. FABULOUS. If you’re traveling, please be safe!! XOXO

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This is going to be a random post. I’ll be posting “sporadically” (RIP Brittany Murphy ugh so sad) until after Christmas-just a lot going on. There are some exciting things in the works for It’s Unbeweavable! in 2010-sorry to be vague, I know that’s annoying, I’m just not allowed to talk about them yet. Boo.

So! What have you been doing/drinking/wearing/buying?! I miss you! I have new hair that I will be posting about-hint, the bangs are BACK, and I have been running around with my crazypants on all weekend, shopping, post officing, wrapping, and working. Shoot me in the face. I mean, yay.

Kathleen at Just a Small Town Girl is the winner of Downtown Chic! Merry Christmas, lovebug! I will hand deliver it to you in Vegas.

In other news, I had my first family Christmas party on Sat night that I am still recovering from. Child of divorce=like 4 family Christmas celebrations. I’ll be honest. I started to get a little emo getting ready, worrying about the whole “single” thing. I may have cried and called Brooke. But then, you know…it passes. For lack of a better phrase, I got my shit together. Took a deep breath. Put some more mascara on.

And baby jesus had my BACK. Because while this side of my family-the Colombian side-always likes the umm sauce, and parties hard…this year we took it to new levels..high or low? I can’t really decide. It was ridiculously fun, and nobody had to be on their best behavior because of a boyfriend/stranger/guest being there, you know?

The scene-Dads House-new boots, wine in hand, presents to the left, lots of food to the right.

My dad-the Colombian corporate financial planner marathon runner social butterfly who still sees Gabby and I as 12 yr olds- was informed of my blog.

Oh noes!

I think he was pretty impressed though…but I CERTAINLY pray he doesn’t read it. I know hope he was a lil tipsy when I showed him, because after seeing this lil piece of heaven, he started proclaiming just about everything UNBEWEAVABLE!! The steak he was grilling? “It’s Unbeweavable!” My stepmom realizing that she did, in fact, have internet on her phone? “It’s Unbeweavable!” Taylor Swift’s Christmas CD? (Don’t ask) “It’s Unbeweavable!”

Good times. It really was. I was one hundred percent focused (as much as one can be 100 percent focused when she’s on her 4th glass of wine, that is) on just being present with my family, and it was nice. First single girl Christmas celebration will be filed under “Success”. Booya. 3 more to go…

So to bribe you make up for me being non existent in bloggyland this weekend and probably this week, let’s do another giveaway!! Happy Holidays, dollfaces.

Etsy Shop Isette is full of gorgeous, whimsical things, including some mustache necklaces and earrings…just sayin, Summer. Today’s giveaway is the lovely Mane Necklace.

This necklace features a Victorian flourish with just the hint of a lion’s head in the center. Made with laser cut black acrylic, the necklace focal is 3 inches wide. Sterling silver chain and clasp – this piece is adjustable from 16 to 18 inches.

I love it. Kinda badass, no? Badass Victorian. We’ll be getting to know Isette more in 2010, so this is just a lil teaser and intro.

Just leave a comment, make sure you’re a follower..and the winner will be announced on Wed!! Be sure to check out Isette too

Happy Monday, miss your faces…and Happy Birthday to my girl Erika aka Ms.Cafe Fashionista! Love you!!!!

I love this…watching it right now. Le sigh.

“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge – they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion… love actually is all around.“- Love Actually

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Happy Monday! In my head, that sounded totally sarcastic so just in case it didn’t translate-TOTALLY SARCASTIC. But anyway! The project I’m working on requires me to go into an office (I’m sure I’m getting blank stares from most of you…as you read this from your offices), and last week I was bored out of my mind with my outfits! Therefore, no lookbooks…yet. I love dresses…they’re so easy to throw on, and Hanako, Kelly and Maegan inspire me with the dresses they wear to work. I have to admit though, that dresses are one retail sector that kind of intimidate me, especially when it comes to the workplace. I can wear whatever the heck I want, one of the perks of working in a creative industry, however…if you have boobs or curves like me-lots of dresses can go from cute to skank in 2.5 secs…not professional at all. Below are dresses I would wear to work that won’t break the bank (I despise spending a fortune on work clothes, let’s save that for the Loubies kthxbai.)

All of the above from ASOS. I wish they were hanging in my closet NOW. Boo wtf am I gonna wear tomorrow ughhhh!!! Sunday night grumpies, party of one…

In other news, I have the Ciao, Chessa! winner to announce!! My lovey banana badger was forced gracious enough to pick the lucky number via gchat this evening…number 84- Carissa from The Lovely Dove it is all you woman! Have your people talk to my people and let’s do the damn thing Congrats, doll!

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You guys are so amazing! There’s no other place on earth a girl can get such support, whether it be dying my hair platinum or my new business venture. P.S. To my anon commenter-Thank you, I was aware of that, I own the domain, it’s a different industry, etc…next time don’t be afraid to reveal yourself.

In The Spring 1
Spies Hide Out In Every Corner

The Break (The Hamptons)
Walking From the Past (Paris)
The Empire State
Crazy talented! Jeez. Plus she has gorgeous hair and thinks my drunk comments are cute. I’m totes kidding, I would never do that.

Yay! Good Luck! Open internationally too…told you I have not forsaken you

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SG said…
“So umm I totally need that white flower hair piece to wear for my wedding. How did you know that’s EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. Please let me win so that I can have a little piece of Miss Liz with me on my special day Love you girly!”

Yay! Congrats my love!! I’ll be there with you Email me!!

I’m disabling comments on this one because I need to get caught up with all your lovely-ness…so you should prob just go to her blog to congratulate her!

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Hello Friday,

I was hoping the new collection would weaken my obsession with you. Nope. I personally, love where Christophe Decarnin has gone and I know some might not share my views, but hi, my blog.

You’ll be getting a break from contacts from time to time now! In discussing our plan to take over the world, Mandi of Mandizzle showed me THESE frames…and I die. Finding glasses I love has been such a challenge! Must. HAVE. We’re gonna be twins, lady.

CONGRATULATIONS MY LOVE!! One year ago Mandi opened Mandizzle, and she is blowing UP! Dreams do come true! She is a complete inspiration, fabulous friend and I freaking love her. BIG things in store lady! And yes, she’s so pretty I want to hate her but I just can’t! Go to her blog and congratulate her!

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Friday already…all I have to say is “yay!” Pretty much sums it up, no?

Last night was Fashion’s Night Out in NYC…and I’m not gonna lie, I had to pull myself away from the every-3- second- fabulous Twitter updates to have a pity party. With some Sangria from a bottle I did manage to grab this photo of MK and Ashley handing out lemonade. WERQUE. I read a “tweet” that someone tried to tip MK…because I’m totes sure she needs that extra $2. I die.

{Via Cutblog}

All snarkyness and bitter Betty-ness aside, this was a phenomenal evening for the industry that I work in, am obsessed with and love. If you are unfamiliar with what FNO is-

“In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.”

BADASS. FTMFW!…thanks Lilu, for coining a “term” I will most def play out in no time.

You know what makes me a non-bitter Betty? YOU. Just sayin…

Ok. Focus. Kristin…I got my mail today and let’s just say, my pumpkin spice latte’s will be on her for awhile. But the card is really what brought the smiles and “awwws“! We’ll be back in a hot minute with a shoe post similar to our LBD post…often imitated never duplicated ha! LOVE HER and treasure her!!

And, as always, The Badger Colony. I don’t know how 3 girls who have yet to meet (soon!) can just hold it down for each other day in and day out, but we do. So to Brooke and Mayra…thank you. Love you. Friday means textapaloooooza!

Ok le mush…I’m getting teary…thank you SO much PMS, really, it’s been like a week. Throw me a bone jeez..But I digress!

{Random car pic of me cuz B likes it and the girl gets what she wants}

{Hmm…bloggy buddies becomin real lifers on the reg. I dig.}

This weekend is full of new bloggy friend FUN!!

I was asked by Sephora to attend an invite only event this Sat, bring friends, (preferably bloggers-we clearly rule) have our makeup done, a yummy lunch-basically be little diva’s for a few hours, and leave with some free goodies…in exchange for a write up on the event…um, didn’t take me long to say yes! I’m bringing with me some FABULOUS L.A girls you may be familiar with…

Jasmine at An Experiment in Poverty-I already met her not too long ago! She’s as fabulous as her blog and I’m super excited to hang out again!

My lil cuppycake Ali at The Way I See It

And of course, my wombmate, Ms. Gabby, She Wrote

The Fun Continues on Sunday…

With brunch with Charis of Dancing the Tightrope -also a fellow Five Lipstick Stains on Your Collar girl, and did I mention she’s newly engaged and moving away? Happy and Sad face all in one sentence…so super excited about meeting her FINALLY!!! We’re going to the nutella crepe place I met Jasmine, Kathleen and Carina at. I don’t care what else they have there. I only have eyes for Nutella.

Longest post ever…Winner winner time! Stay with me dolls…

Big virtual hug to the amazing, gorgeous, sweet, etc, etc Leigh at Jkldesigns and Create for partnering with me on this giveaway. The response was phenomenal! I am still lusting after every single one of her pieces, so if you didn’t win, I say, we should totally buy out her shop anyway! Who’s with me?

I decided to have John, our new roommate, pick a name…here he is…he’s the bomb, he brings me coffee everyday and is always down for an impromptu “PYT” dance party in the living room!

{as these are the two ways to my heart ya’ll}

{Say hi to John! What up John.}

Sooo…Aritza, Goddess Of Sarcasm and Unfinished Sentences…you are now the Goddess of a JKL Design piece of amazingness!!!!! Yay! Let me know which one you want…decisions, decisions!!!

Don’t be discouraged…you should know by now I always have a lil somethin somethin on the way for my peeps…Sephora giveaway? WHAT?

Whewwwww…

HAPPY WEEKEND LOVERS!!!!! What are you doin? Hmmm?

Next week…get ready to party. New fabulous sponsors to introduce and a cross country trip to see my bestie the gorgeous OOFA. Life is good!!!

XOXO,

Liz

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#1 and #2- Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. Since I have extensions, I have to use Pureology, which I love but the price blows. Herbal Essences makes a great one I used before I got my weave did, yo. What I do love about Pureology is that while some other volumizing products rough up the cuticle to add volume and that can result in frizz-Pureology is still uber moisturizing and pumps up the cuticle with all natural, vegan ingredients.

#4 Frederic Fekkai All Day Hair Plump Ok…I love this. I originally got a sample from Sephora and was hooked. The price tag kind of sucks-but mix it with the Surf Spray on wet hair and VA-VA-VOOM! Again, it’s super conditioning so your big hair will be soft! I use this OR the fantabulous Moroccanoil that I’ve blogged about here.#5 Ok…products in. Now it’s time to blowdry. I use a big round brush and work in the OPPOSITE direction my hair lies, kind of stretching my hair against my head as I go. In addition to the opposite direction thing, I turn my head upside down and go to town until it’s still damp, and then smooth with a paddle brush. GOAL-to look like you got electrocuted at this point.

#6 and #7 I will curl my hair with my flat iron as seen here when I want smooth on top but pretty princess curls at the bottom, however when I want BIG HAIR, I use velcro rollers and bobby pins. (I use pins because I have so much hair that the rollers tend to fall.) OR I make my own curls and pin minus the rollers. I spray each section of hair HEAVILY before I pin it. I’m used to sleeping on them which really works the best. If you can’t, finish blow drying on low and spray like crazy.

Happy Weekend dolls! XOXO, Liz (P.S. Date tonight. I’m NERVOUS.)(All images via vi.sualize.us)

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