How to Wear Radiant Orchid

How to Wear Radiant Orchid by April Erhard of April Golightly

Pantone recently released it’s color of the year! It’s Radiant Orchid! I love the color of orchid so I was happy with Pantone’s choice. Now, the question is: how do you wear radiant orchid? I started thinking about it after watching the fashion designers on Project Runway All-Stars put together outfits for bloggers in the color of the year. I pinned all the designs, check out here.

In an effort to simplify shopping for radiant orchid, I have put together 6 ways to wear radiant orchid in 2014. It is the color of year, so you are definitely going to see it in the stores in 2014.

6 Ways to Wear Radiant Orchid Color of the Year

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Gift for the Girl Who Has Everything

What do you get the girl who has everything? Something to hold everything! By everything, I mean all of her jewelry. I have tons of cool jewelry that is overflowing all over my dresser and am in need of an awesome new jewelry armoire. Girls with tons of accessories would love armoire to keep it all in. There are even built-in openings for power cords so she can easily charge-up her tech devices. Sears Jewelry armoire selection has the right style for all décor types from eclectic to timeless. I chose Dark Espresso Contemporary Armoire. It’s picture below this text.  Check out some more armoires that I picked out in this Sear’s Catalog.

 

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MANIcure MonDAY: Fergie Nail Polish

Last week, I went shopping for wrapping paper for my gift tag DIY project at Walgreen’s. I can’t go to a drug store without checking out the beauty section! I found this awesome nail polish from Fergie called Wet n Wild Fergie Nail Color New Years Kiss. I wore it first by itself and then I started layering it over other polishes. The glitter is very fine and there are some long pieces of glitter that give it a little oomph. The polish stayed on for a little over a week so I was really happy with the deal I got. The polish was $3.49!

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Color Change

Color Change by April Erhard, Editor in Chief of April Golightly

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Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Elements Therapeutic Massage Boca Raton

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Elements Therapeutic Massage Boca Raton

Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

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This week I received an awesome massage from Elements Therapeutic Massage in Boca Raton. Lately, my neck has been killing me. I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t a good night’s sleep in 6 months or because I am lifting my little, statically extra large baby all day. Either way, I have been consistently having neck pain for over a month to the point that my mobility is limited. I notice it most when I have to turn my whole body to look at my blind spot while driving. It is no fun at all.Elements Massage Spa Boca Raton Florida

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Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show

Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show

Last weekend, I attended the Nordstrom Beauty Event at Nordstrom Aventura. It was amazing how many people woke up so early to arrive at the event at7:00 a.m.!!! Nordstrom served the bloggers and the guests breakfast and gave out tons of prizes. At 9 a.m., we went up stairs for an energetic runway show featuring brands from Hanae Mori to Clarsonic.

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

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Andre Jourdan Hair Care

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Andre Jourdan Hair Care

Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
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I have been using Andre Jordan Prokeratein® Shampoo and Conditioner for the last few weeks and I just love the smell of it and how it makes my hair feel. With the new munchkin, I barely have time to wash my hair, but when I do, I love using the Andre Jourdan Prokeratein® Shampoo and Conditioner. It makes my hair look so shiny! Check out the picture below. At this point, I hadn’t gotten my hair colored in over 4 months!

Fashion for a Cause Runway

Fashion for a Cause Runway

A few weeks ago, I walked the runway at Bloomingdale’s for Fashion for a Cause. Can you believe it? Barely out the hospital from giving birth to my little Cami and right after, I am hitting the runway with real models and awesome fellow Miami Fashion Bloggers!  It was so much fun walking the runway, but I think the most fun part of the event is getting to hang out with the bloggers. I love meeting friendly bloggers. I’ve already gotten to hang with the bloggers several times after the event! How lucky am I? Stay tuned for more photos!

Fashion for a Cause Runway

Photo by: Alexander Tamargo / @ALTAimages

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MANIcure MonDAY: Kate Spade Orange Solar

MANIcure MonDAY:  Kate Spade Orange Solar

Last week at the Tour de Fashion, I received a pack of 4 nail polishes from Kate Spade. The colors are very Kate Spade which I love! I wish I could afford more Kate Spade bags and accessories, but of course I have to limit my purchases since I have a new baby and house to worry about it. The Kate Spade nail polish is great way to wear Kate Spade without breaking the bank. My first nail polish that I tried is the Orange Solar. I wore it for about a week on my hands and now going on 2 weeks on my toes.  The color is very versatile and looks great with everything.

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Planet Beach Brickell

I met up with the Bloggin’ Mamasthis week to check out the Planet Beach Brickell. We were given one month free passes to try the place out in compensation for writing about our experience. Before the event, I was apprehensive about attending because I thought it was going to be a tanning place and I am so done with tanning beds. I was happy to find out that no tanning occurs at this Planet Beach in Brickell. They are all about repair and wellness. My kinda place! They do have spray tan and I am all for that! Expect me to be tan at some point in my next few posts because I am definitely trying out the spray tan. Time to start looking like a Floridian! Maybe being tan will motivate me to work out. What is the Jersey Shoe moto? Gym-Tan-Laundry? I have never seen the show, but I have heard it around town. Planet Beach Contempo Spa’s moto is Relax, Glow and Renew! Sounds like all the things I need to do right now. So far, I tried out the Hydro massager and the Luminous Facial with the blue light.

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Celebrity Perfume

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.

Christmas Gift Ideas: Celebrity Perfume

My sister, Bobbie is now officially in her mid-twenties. She is a recent FSU graduate who is working full-time and going to school at night to get a post-graduate degree. She recently had a birthday, and I was having trouble deciding what to get for her. I usually buy her “stuff.” She would always say that she wanted stuff for her birthday or Christmas. Now, that she is getting a little older, she is starting to like and need things that I like. I recently got the Justin Bieber Someday celebrity perfume and loved the smell and the bottle. I thought she might like it, as well. I found a gift set for the Someday celebrity perfume. It has perfume scented lotion and body wash as well as the perfume itself. At $19.88, it was a great addition to the other items that I purchased for my sister. I also bought her 2 pairs of capris and a top that can be worn from work to happy hour. As a working woman, these types of pieces are invaluable. Now, she smells good and looks good all day. Happy Birthday Bobbie!

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TRESemmé Saturdate® with Beauty at Walgreens Event

TRESemmé Saturdate® with Beauty at Walgreens Event

Products and compensation were provided for this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

Get expert hair care advice during the TRESemmé Saturdate with Beauty at your local Walgreens on Saturday, November 9 from 10 – 5 PM! I have been using the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth and Platinum Strength Shampoo for the last week and love how my hair feels and smells. You should try it out too! On Saturday, November 9, trained Walgreens Beauty Advisors will be on hand for product trials and sample giveaways to help you get salon-quality products at an affordable price.

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MANIcure MonDAY: Prestige Wonder Gloss Majesty

MANIcure MonDAY: Prestige Wonder Gloss Majesty

Product was provided for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

Happy Manicure Monday! This week I tried out the Prestige Wonder Gloss in Majesty. The polish is Super Glossy with Multi Vitamins. The Majesty Color provides maximum coverage and durability. The nail polish is resistant to shock and it strengthens nails. The color is a rich blue that is between navy and midnight. The polish is perfectly on trend as it reminded me of Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2013 collection. Leave the LBD behind this year along with black nail polish and try a little blue dress and navy polish. It is classic and refined. Navy looks great on most skin tones.

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3 Ways to Wear Green Makeup

3 Ways to Wear Green Makeup

The products from Prestige Cosmetics were provided for review purposes. As always, all opinions are my own.

Prestige  cosmetics has an awesome variety of makeup products from lips to eyes  and beyond. I have been regularly purchasing their blue eyeliner for  years. I recently tried out their Total Intensity Daring Green Eyeliner and long term relationship green eyeshadow called Hocus Pocus to show you 3 ways to wear green makeup on  your eyes.

3 Ways to Wear Green Makeup

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Glam-A-THON Lipstick Lounge

Glam-A-THON Lipstick Lounge

The tickets to this event were complementary. All opinions are 100% my own.

This year I attended the 7th annual Glam-A-THON™ Lipstick Lounge. It was an amazing party for an great cause, fighting breast cancer! Glam-A-THON™ proved to me that without a doubt, you can do good things and have a blast doing them. I ate an crazy amount of sweets, got my makeup done, and added an awesome pink streak to my hair. There is no way that I am missing this event next year! I took some pics of the awesome attendees that just were oozing fabulousness!

Glam-A-THON™ Lipstick Lounge

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Cloud 10 Blow Dry Bar & Makeup Salon Review: Delray Beach, Florida

Cloud 10 Blow Dry Bar & Makeup Salon Review: Delray Beach, Florida Services were provided for review purposes only. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Cloud 10 Blow Dry Bar & Makeup Salon is the perfect modern girly salon in Delray Beach! The salon  specializes in hair styling and makeup. There is no … Read more

Celebrity Perfume Shopping

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Celebrity Perfume Shopping

Shopping for perfume is so much fun especially when you can find great deals on celebrity perfumes like Someday by Justin Beiber. Walmart has an amazing selection of celebrity perfumes and colognes that you would normally find at department stores at higher prices. Celebrity perfumes are offered at Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices. I was able to try out the smell with a scratch and sniff sticker on the box. Of course, this was not my first time smell the perfume. I fell in love with the scent over a year ago, but did not want to spend the money that department stores were charging for it. I found it for nearly 40% off the price that is being charged at department stores. Love the savings!

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How to Use Conair Curl Secret

How to Use Conair Curl Secret with wavy hair so that it does not get caught in your hair and it gives you beautiful quick curls

MANIcure MonDAY: Boom Boom Room by Essie

This week for Manicure Monday, I am wearing Boom Boom Room from Essie. I discovered this color at the nail salon a few day before giving birth to Cami. I got both my toes and nails done with the color. It was so nice to have my nails done so girly for when my little girl came out! Also, the name of the color is so silly and awesome! LOVE IT!!
Boom Boom Room by Essie

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