Here is a link to my latest Youtube video. I made this vest for my best friend going off to college. It's studded and very trendy. I can't wait to see Jonathan pull this vest off. I'll be mailing it to him soon.
CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL
STAY COOL, BE HOT!
Ciao For Now,
Mamie :)
Friday, August 24, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Back TO Campus Haul: Zara, Sephora, Ulta, Express, Hot Topic, and Dillards
My favorite part of going back to school would have to be shopping for school supplies and clothes!!
Picked up a couple of clothing items and beauty items to start off my new year. I'm very curious as to how this year will turn out and I wish all of you a wonderful school/ work year.
I hope to make a fall fashion video in the coming weeks also so stay tuned hopefully!!
Back to Campus Haul Video
At Ulta I bought Butter London's Commemorative Olympic Heavy Medal Trio, Katy Perry False Lashes in Pretty, Darling, Oh, Honey, and Sweetie Pie, and a bronzer brush from Ecotools. I used my Ulta rewards card to buy 2 sets of cotton rounds and The Body Shop's Body Butter in Shea.
At Dillard's I purchased an entirely new skin care system I hope to be using for a very long time. After sampling the purifiying foaming cleanser, Dior Snow foaming cleanser, Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Creme, I decided to invest in a new skin care routine. I can't wait to vlog and blog about my new system as I continue to use it more in the coming weeks.
I hope you all have a fashionable and wonderful school year.
Stay Cool, Be Hot!
Ciao For Now,
Mamie :)
Picked up a couple of clothing items and beauty items to start off my new year. I'm very curious as to how this year will turn out and I wish all of you a wonderful school/ work year.
I hope to make a fall fashion video in the coming weeks also so stay tuned hopefully!!
Back to Campus Haul Video
Fashion
Staring with Zara, I just got 2 staple blazers in white and hot pink. These blazer will be great for class, parties, hanging with friends, and date nights. They can easily be transitioned into both work and play. Currently, I'm on the hunt for red blazer for the fall season as well.
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| The Hot Pink Blazer |
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| The White Blazer |
At Express, I picked up a leopard print sweater. Every fall season Express has a leopard print sweater and I'm glad I finally purchased one after seeing how great it looked on my best friend. This sweater will look awesome with red skinny jeans and flats.I love leopard print and I'm hoping to score some leopard print loafers soon as well. Lastly, I purchased a simple, black cold shoulder blouse. The cold shoulder blouse will look great with a black or white peplum skirt and heels for a special occasion look.
Finally, Hot Topic was having a sale and my inner child NEEDED a Sailor Moon shirt. Unfortunately, the shirt wasn't in my size, however I bought it anyway and plan on wearing it with floral print leggings and ankle moccasins.
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| The pretty solider of love and justice, a testament to my nerdiness |
Skincare/Beauty
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| All of my Sephora Purchases |
While at Sephora, I purchased my first MakeUp Forever products (yea!). I got 2 lip colors Rouge Artist Intense #40 and #50. I also picked up an aqua cream in #23. I am so excited about using these products especially with Halloween coming up soon! On my second trip to Sephora, I ran into some pretty good deals. I bought a brush set regularly $42 for $12, and also snatched up Coconut Body Butter and Shower Cream from The Body Shop for $11 and $12. Lastly, I purchased Schiap lipstick by NARS. I have had my eye on this lipstick for a while and personally can't wait to use it.
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| MakeUp Forever Rouge Artist Intense #40 |
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| MakeUp Forever Rouge Artist Intense #50 |
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| Aqua Cream #24 |
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| NARS Schiap |
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| Ulta Purchases |
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| Katy Perry Lashes in Oh, Honey and Pretty |
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| Katy Perry Lashes in Sweetie Pie and Darling |
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| BUTTER LONDON OLYMPIC NAIL POLISH |
At Dillard's I purchased an entirely new skin care system I hope to be using for a very long time. After sampling the purifiying foaming cleanser, Dior Snow foaming cleanser, Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Creme, I decided to invest in a new skin care routine. I can't wait to vlog and blog about my new system as I continue to use it more in the coming weeks.
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| My New Skin Care Routine |
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| My night time moisturizer |
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| My Toner for my combo/oily skin |
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| Makeup Remover/ Cleansing Water |
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| Daytime moisturizer |
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| Dior Snow White Reveal AMAZING AT BRIGHTING YOUR SKIN |
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| DIOR Purifying Foaming Cleanser |
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| To be honest the hardest part will be opening everything and ruining the beautiful packaging |
I hope you all have a fashionable and wonderful school year.
Stay Cool, Be Hot!
Ciao For Now,
Mamie :)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Long Time No Blog
I have been so busy with my freshmen year of college. I have had a very stressful and traumatizing experience. Hopefully this summer will be a lot better. I cannot wait to blog about all things beauty and fashion this summer. I couldn't finish the prom series. To made up for it I will do a graduation party and ceremony blog post as well as special occasion fashion tips. I wish you all a safe and happy summer.
Ciao For Now!
Stay Cool, Be Hot
Mamie :)
Ciao For Now!
Stay Cool, Be Hot
Mamie :)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
*By Request* HOW TO: Make Your Prom Unique
My good friend Derek White just asked a very lucky lady to prom in the most unique way I've ever heard. He used four easy steps. After revealing these steps to me, he asked me for any tips on making prom unique. As I thought of ideas I also knew I had to share them with our lovely readers as well. So in no particular order here are my top ten ways of making Prom unique.
1. Pre-Game-Ok don't get any ideas I don't mean drinking. I mean get really pumped before the prom. For guys this means having a bachelor like mini party with your male friends you're going to prom with. Play video games, hit the gym, get mani pedis(don't knock it until you try it), just have some guy time before you see the girls. For girls add the finishing touches to your makeup, watch a movie like Bridesmaids or Mean Girls avoid the sappy romances we want to be happy and excited for the big night.
2. Limo Party anyone?-Although renting a limo is common, what you do in that limo is what makes it unique. Bring games and candy. Have a Karaoke contest girls versus guys.
3. Dinner in The Park- Save money and time by not waiting for a table at a restaurant! Everyone bring something and enjoy a nice sunset dinner in the park. Bring decorative table cloth and center piece and your park dinner will be a nice little picturesque event out of a Martha Stewart magazine.
4. Pre Prom Mini Flash Mob - That's right you and your group bring your ipod and your speakers and practice your moves in a public setting. Try someplace like the mall,Target or Wal-Mart.
5. Pre Prom Pranks :3 - Just make sure they are harmless pranks that won't ruin anyones clothes or make anyone too upset. Like hide all the girls clutches leave "ransom" notes and lead them to the purses. Hide your corsages in the inside your dates bag. :) It's a nice little surprise.
Get one of your date's friend's to help you with this one. Call her phone with a voice disguise (call her on her friends phone its more convincing) and ask if she knows where said friend is. When she discovers her friend is missing lead her on a hunt into finding her friend.
6. Control Your DJ - If you really want your prom night to be jam filled with all your favor songs, make sure that DJ knows what you all want to hear. If you can contact him or her a few days before the big day and send them a suggested playlist.
7. Waking Up The Neighbors - The classic driving around your town with the sun/moon roof open and belt lyrics to the top of your lungs.
8. Connect on the dance floor-Don't just dance with the people you came with dance with everyone. Ask for songs like the Casper Slide Remix. Fun and corny from the 90's. If you're not sweating, you're not having fun!
9. 24 hour hangout-Bring towels for this one. After the prom go to the nearest 24 hour store, buy desserts (if you're at Wal-Mart go to the TV's and watch a movie some Wal-Marts are cooler than others though so bring a laptop!) and just sit down and eat and recap your favorite moments from the night.
10. AFTER PARTYING IT UP - the best part about prom is what you do when it's over. Grab a late night bite at Waffle House, midnight showing of a movie, go bowling, play a Dancing Game at someone's home or lake home. Late Night swim, beach after party whatever just have fun.
*ALSO TAKES LOTS OF PICTURES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER.*
I hope this is helpful and don't forget to follow Hot In The Heat on twitter @hotintheheat.
Ciao For Now
Stay Cool, Be Hot.
Mamie :)
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| photo credit: ehow.com |
1. Pre-Game-Ok don't get any ideas I don't mean drinking. I mean get really pumped before the prom. For guys this means having a bachelor like mini party with your male friends you're going to prom with. Play video games, hit the gym, get mani pedis(don't knock it until you try it), just have some guy time before you see the girls. For girls add the finishing touches to your makeup, watch a movie like Bridesmaids or Mean Girls avoid the sappy romances we want to be happy and excited for the big night.
2. Limo Party anyone?-Although renting a limo is common, what you do in that limo is what makes it unique. Bring games and candy. Have a Karaoke contest girls versus guys.
3. Dinner in The Park- Save money and time by not waiting for a table at a restaurant! Everyone bring something and enjoy a nice sunset dinner in the park. Bring decorative table cloth and center piece and your park dinner will be a nice little picturesque event out of a Martha Stewart magazine.
4. Pre Prom Mini Flash Mob - That's right you and your group bring your ipod and your speakers and practice your moves in a public setting. Try someplace like the mall,Target or Wal-Mart.
5. Pre Prom Pranks :3 - Just make sure they are harmless pranks that won't ruin anyones clothes or make anyone too upset. Like hide all the girls clutches leave "ransom" notes and lead them to the purses. Hide your corsages in the inside your dates bag. :) It's a nice little surprise.
Get one of your date's friend's to help you with this one. Call her phone with a voice disguise (call her on her friends phone its more convincing) and ask if she knows where said friend is. When she discovers her friend is missing lead her on a hunt into finding her friend.
6. Control Your DJ - If you really want your prom night to be jam filled with all your favor songs, make sure that DJ knows what you all want to hear. If you can contact him or her a few days before the big day and send them a suggested playlist.
7. Waking Up The Neighbors - The classic driving around your town with the sun/moon roof open and belt lyrics to the top of your lungs.
8. Connect on the dance floor-Don't just dance with the people you came with dance with everyone. Ask for songs like the Casper Slide Remix. Fun and corny from the 90's. If you're not sweating, you're not having fun!
9. 24 hour hangout-Bring towels for this one. After the prom go to the nearest 24 hour store, buy desserts (if you're at Wal-Mart go to the TV's and watch a movie some Wal-Marts are cooler than others though so bring a laptop!) and just sit down and eat and recap your favorite moments from the night.
10. AFTER PARTYING IT UP - the best part about prom is what you do when it's over. Grab a late night bite at Waffle House, midnight showing of a movie, go bowling, play a Dancing Game at someone's home or lake home. Late Night swim, beach after party whatever just have fun.
*ALSO TAKES LOTS OF PICTURES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER.*
I hope this is helpful and don't forget to follow Hot In The Heat on twitter @hotintheheat.
Ciao For Now
Stay Cool, Be Hot.
Mamie :)
Prom 101: The Dress
So prom is ALMOST here!! I had so much fun at my prom with my friend Catherine. We went together because there are no teenage boys in our school that could handle us. In fact I've noticed a lot of girls have been going with friends. There is nothing wrong with not going to prom with the boy or girl of your dreams. All you need are friends that are special to you. Like I've said in pervious post, I come from a strict family. I couldn't go to dances until senior year. So prom was a pretty big deal for me.
Moving on to the real topic PROM DRESS! I have been salivating over the designs by Sherri Hill. Her dresses are in the pricey range, but that's okay by the end of this post I will have covered all price ranges for dresses. |
| This was my prom dress it was floor length gown |
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| Pink dress with lace overlay |
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| This was a royal purple strapless dress with a 3 tired ruffled skirt |
For prom dress shopping you can either go into a store and schedule an appointment for fittings etc., find your dress at a thrift shop, make your dress, or shop online.
Before you actually go shopping or looking at any dresses try to already have in mind what type of dress you might want. Ask yourself questions like:
What color dress do I want?
Do I want a strapless dress, a dress with straps, a halter dress, or an asymmetrical strap dress?
Do I want a floor length gown, an hi-low gown, or short dress?
Do I want a flowing dress, a tight dress, or a bubble shaped dress?
I HIGHLY recommend Sherri Hill. Lots of celebrities wear her dresses as well. She also custom designs some of Selena Gomez's dresses.
Forever 21 and Windsor Store also makes wonderful affordable prom dresses.
A lot of girls, for better or worst, treat their prom dress like their per-wedding dress. They take great pride in their dress and some go to great lengths to obtain a one of a kind dress. That is not what prom is about. It's about having fun and creating memories before you and your classmates all go your separate ways. So for those of you still at conflict with finding your perfect dress here are some suggestions to give you a little inspiration.
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| My favorite color. Plus this dress is simple but great. Cache.com |
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| The Black and White is Elegant cache.com |
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| Yellow is under rated this is a wonderful dress Cache.com |
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| This is for the Barbie Girl Cache.com |
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| Simple Glam Cache.com |
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| One of my favorites, the blue is so beautiful it looks like something I would see at the Oscars. Cache.com |
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| Selena Gomez performed in this dress. Bestpromdresses.com |
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| Sherri Hill's designs are amazing this dress is so preppy princess like. Bestpromdresses.com |
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| Love this dress like a love song Bestpromdresses.com |
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| Purple Haze! Bestpromdresses.com |
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| Another one of my favorites I like the overlay it's very girly and cute without being overly sexy and comes in other great colors Bestpromdresses.com |
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| This is what Nina Sayers from Black Swan would have worn to prom, it's perfect Bestpromdresses.com |
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| This is so edgy and sexy and the perfect amount of glitz and glamour.I love the gold. Bestpromdresses.com |
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| What can I say? I am a girl who loves her glitter and sequins. Bestpromdresses.com |
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| This color and dress is so different and reminds me of mermaids. Bestpromdresses.com |
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| Simple gold dress with just enough glitz for the right price. winsorstore.com |
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| Pretty in Pink winsorstore.com |
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| Red Dress is a simple classic statement winsorstore.com |
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| I usually don't go for patterned dresses but this one was beautiful winsorstore.com |
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| Beautiful teal dress winsorstore.com |
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| Form fitting dress with a little sparkle winsorstore.com |
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| This dress is actually named the Beyonce, and I think we can see why winsorstore.com |
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| I love peacocks for their beautiful feathers and this dress was inspired by peacocks. winsorstore.com |
I hope this was helpful for everyone still on the search for the perfect prom dress. I have a lot more post covering prom fashion coming soon so STAY TUNED!!! :)
Ciao For Now
Stay Cool, Be Hot
Mamie :)
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Mamie Winehouse Cat Eyeliner
I created an Amy Winehouse inspired cat eye look that is actually more wearable versus her super dramatic cat eye.
I just used three items: bhcosmetics gel eyeliner in onyx, Ecotools Slanted Eyeliner Brush, and L'Oreal Smoldering Eyeliner.
Ciao For Now
Stay Cool, Be Hot
Mamie :)
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| Photo Credit: http://www.businesspundit.com |
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| The Facebook Profile Photo that started it all |
Funny story is that this look was created because of my bad hair day. My hair literally put itself in that poof so I told my hair "if you want to be Amy Winehouse, fine you can be Amy Winehouse,". Coming back to my dorm from class I decided to mess around with my makeup not caring what anyone thought, I decided to upload a picture I had taken of myself and make it my profile picture. Little did I know that people would actually like it. :)
So for all my friends that wanted this look here you go, I hope you enjoy. Click Me for the Makeup Tutorial
Ciao For Now
Stay Cool, Be Hot
Mamie :)
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