2013 is the year of the Black Water Snake, according to Chinese Zodiac. Year of Snake is meant for steady progress and attention to detail. In this arena, snakes are thought of as enigmatic, intuitive, introspective and refined. According to ancient Chinese wisdom, having a snake in your home is a positive omen and means that your family will not starve. However, others view a snake is a bad omen of things to come (all in perspective I suppose).
Each
animal of the Chinese zodiac is associated with an element and the
snake’s is fire but, in the larger Chinese astrological cycle, 2013 is
also associated with water. So, specifically, this year is actually of the Year of the Black Water Snake, a combination of two
elements (fire and water). This should make 2013 for an interesting year, huh?
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Colors of Spring 2013 Beauty
So I've covered some of the key fashion trends for this Spring so now let's talk about beauty! This season it's all about experimenting with bright feminine fresh colors like emerald green, teal, poppy, hot pink, coral, stark white, copper, and sheer plum.
Why These Colors Own Spring
Emerald: It's the IT color of 2013 as declared by Pantone. The vibrant shade looks amazing as nail polish or eyeliner.
Teal: The gorgeous metallic blue-green color is perfect for eyeliner. It'll add a subtle hint of a twist without going overboard.
Copper/Platinum: Ditch the common gold for a sexier and more mature shade of copper for your eyeshadow. Try pairing copper with a smudgy black liner for a night look. For those with a fair complexion, platinum is a perfection switch up from silver. Keep the rest of your look simple so stay away from shimmery blush or lip gloss and let your eyes stand out.
Poppy: Sure red lips are a classic but matte poppy
lips are lighter switch up. What's great about poppy red is that the shade
works well on all skin tones and adds a touch of warm Spring into your look.
Coral/Hot Pink: Two beautiful shades for your lips and
cheeks. Coral and hot pink are beauty symbols for Spring and Summer, reminding us of days spent out in the warm sun and blooming flowers. Both colors add a warm glow and the right amount of color to your cute little face.
Opaque White: One of the hottest colors for Spring and Summer is a more sophisticated stark white, perfect for nail polish and subtle lower eyeliner. For your nails, choose a nonstreaky nail
polish formula with a shiny finish.
Sheer Plum: Plum isn't always thought of when you think of Spring beauty but have you tried sheer plum for your cheeks? By lightening up the shade, your cheeks are given a flushed, fresh look.
Which is your favorite color to try?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Still Kicking Around
Hello everyone!
It's been almost 2 weeks since my double jaw operation and I'm still kicking around. It's been a very emotionally draining and tiring recovering process but I'm taking it day by day. My birthday was on Sunday and I knew I wouldn't be able to celebrate it in the normal way (food, party, etc.) so I did do a little birthday shopping days before the surgery.
I went shopping at Forever 21 and tried to keep in mind fun spring trends and dresses. Check out the gorgeous trends, what I bought, and other cute items I eyed.
It's been almost 2 weeks since my double jaw operation and I'm still kicking around. It's been a very emotionally draining and tiring recovering process but I'm taking it day by day. My birthday was on Sunday and I knew I wouldn't be able to celebrate it in the normal way (food, party, etc.) so I did do a little birthday shopping days before the surgery.
I went shopping at Forever 21 and tried to keep in mind fun spring trends and dresses. Check out the gorgeous trends, what I bought, and other cute items I eyed.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Soon
Today I'll be undergoing pretty extensive jaw reconstructive surgery so I'm a bit nervous. It is also why I won't be updating the blog as much until I heal. Until then, this will be my last post. Yesterday I went to the aquarium and stuffed my face until midnight (no food or drink after midnight, doctors' orders). My last plate looked like someone's last meal: one buttery biscuit, two veggie strips of bacon, a left over tuna salad melt, french fries, and an oatmeal cream cookie. Sounds yummy yet gross ;)
Wish me luck and you can follow my progress through twitter, facebook, and instagram (retrobelle24)
Wish me luck and you can follow my progress through twitter, facebook, and instagram (retrobelle24)
Saturday, March 9, 2013
March Wish List
Even though it just snowed in Connecticut, all I have on my mind are full skirts, cropped tops, pastel and neon colors, and sundresses. Once March rolls around, I can't help but focus on Spring and it's feminine happy wardrobe. I'm heading to Forever 21 this weekend for some wardrobe updating and retail therapy. Hopefully, I'll be able to grab a few things off my wish list.
Here is my Spring wish list.
Here is my Spring wish list.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Perfume Of The Moment
The perfume of the moment is Coach's new fragerence, Coach Love. It's described as modern, warm and romantic. Coach Love blends soft dewy petals and fresh greens with
sensual woods, rich caramel and a hint of warm musk in a scent as unforgettable as
falling in love. Doesn't sound wonderful? You can buy the whole fragrance kit which includes body lotion, shower cream, and purse sized body spray.
Update
Recently, I shared with you about my up and coming jaw reconstructive surgery on March 13. The blog won't be regularly updated as I recover but by early April things should be back to normal. I am slowly getting nervous about the operation but it's something I'm very familiar with so it's not like this is my first surgery ever.
Thank you for understanding and being patient!
XOXO,
Danielle
Thank you for understanding and being patient!
XOXO,
Danielle