Light Tattoo: July 2011

Make-up Trends F/W 11/12

Huge trend: brown eyeshadow in all shades

Left to right: Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry, Prada, Valentino, Rag and Bone, Fendi

Beige eyeshadow

Jean Paul Gaultier, Emporio Armani, YSL

Silver / grey eyeshadow

Chanel, Derek Lam, Fendi

Multi-colour eyeshadow

Roberto Cavalli, Dior, Thakoon

Black eyeshadow / smokey eyes

Cynthia Rowley, Dior, Jason Wu

Big lashes

Ungaro, Gucci, Giles

Still very trendy: nude lips

Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gianfranco Ferre

Red lipstick

Giles, Gucci, Ralph Lauren

Picture sources: 1 2

Which of these trends do you like best? Which will you be wearing?

Westie

Snow Days by Lesley Teare. The chart is a freebie I found here

Editorial: "Alice in Wonderland" by Annie Leibovitz (Vogue US, 12/2003)

Olivier Theyskens as Lewis Carroll

Tom Ford as The White Rabbit

Marc Jacobs as the Caterpillar

Karl Lagerfeld as the Duchess (?)

Jean Paul Gaultier as the Cheshire Cat

Viktor & Rolf as Twedledee and Tweedledum

Christian Lacroix as the March Hare (left: Stephen Jones as the Mad Hatter)

John Galliano as the Queen of Hearts

Donatella Versace as the Gryphon, Rupert Everett as the Mock Turtle

Nicolas Ghesquiere as Kitty (?)

Picture source

How brilliant is this!?! John Galliano as the Queen of Hearts is my favourite! Hilarious! All the designers are doing a great job except Karl, who is not getting into his role at all. Seeing Marc Jacobs when he still was a "nerd" cracks me up too :)

Which picture is your favourite? Which designer matches his/her role best?

Back To School Fairy

Wow, it doens't seem possible that school is getting ready to start again!

I have mixed emotions about it all.

I'm happy to get back into a routine again.

I'm not sure if I'm ready to be busy with school activities, homework, sports etc.

I must say, summer went by way too fast!

Here are some FUN ideas for BACK TO SCHOOL!

This year the Back to School Fairy will be visiting!

My kids don't know about a Back To School Fairy.. it will be a surprise!

The door bell will ring very early in the morning on the first day of school.

At the door will be Back to School gifts for a new school year!

(photo by-Modern Christmas)

Inside you will find:

A Survival Guide For

A New School Year.

Toothpick: To remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.

Rubber band: To remind you to be flexible.

Things might now always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-aid: To remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else’s.
Eraser: To remind you everyone makes mistakes. That’s okay, we learn by our errors.
Candy Kisses: To remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.
Mint: To remind you that you are worth a mint to your family.
Bubble Gum: To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil: To remind you to list your blessings every day.

Come along and join the fun!

More Back to School/Teacher gifts will be featured!

Back To School cookies from:

beeinourbonnet.blogspot.com

the IT list... July 29, 2011!

Happy Friday again ladies! Take some time to check out these awesome links this morning!

little tin soldier looks fresh and summer-ready in these ultra feminine ruffles. I am loving this look on her! (find little tin soldier on twitter!)
100 inspirations features this simple Cameron Diaz look for less... I could wear simple and modern looks like this each day!
sweetie pie style breathes new life into a family heirloom. Check out her play by play of refinishing a dining room table - and the gorgeous "after" photos as well! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
fabulously average takes inspiration from a favorite blogger when she recreates this twirly outfit! How fun! (find fabulously average on twitter!)
take me for a twirl is galavanting through the streets of London (lucky gal!) - check out her cute outfit and her tips on blending in like a local! (find take me for a twirl on twitter!)
the style dossier whips up a super sweet hair tutorial that is perfect for summer. Check out their awesome step by step photos! (find the style dossier on twitter!)
a spot of whimsy shares a jaw-droppingly gorgeous macaroon shop in Mexico. Put a visit to this place on your bucket list. Wow! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
gs lillian does pink and black together like no other gal. Seriously... check out this amazing outfit and accessories! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
good tots rounds up fun kitchen and party accessories from Etsy... I am in love with these fun straws!
good life for less is celebrating her birthday by giving away a fun and celebratory Kate Spade bracelet! Stop by to check it out and enter! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by Jill of good life for less, for information on how you can be involved... click here!

The Whole SHA-BANG.....and a winner!

PAUL!

Come on down! You're the winner of our last challenge!

We've got a $15 Amber Ink Store Credit just for you!

Here's what Paul came up with for our "All About You" challenge using his favorite color, red.

*Paul, send me an e-mail to brucklerATcomcastDOTnet and I'll get you hooked up.

Thanks to all of you who played along last week - so many great entries!

Are you ready for the next challenge? This week we're being sponsored by the fabulous....

I have quickly fallen in love with Perfect Presentation. The owner, Leigh Ann, is a really wonderful person and her templates are fantastic, affordable and easy to use. Be sure to hop on over to the shop and check em' all out when you can.

Our challenge this week is a big one.

Only for the serious crafters.

This week we're doing the Whole Sha-Bang!

I want to see it all! A package, a matching card AND a gift tag!

Here's how the design team knocked it out of the park this week...

Louise used "It's A Keeper".

Kerry used "Uptown Takeout".

Becky used "Cute Carton".

Alyssa used "Cute Carton".

Judy used "Easy Candy Wrap".

Patty used "Easy Candy Wrap".

Lisa used "Perfect Parcel".

And MacKenzie (that's me) used "Able Gable".

Now it's time to see if you're up for the Whole Sha-Bang!

Leave us a link and a little love for some of your fellow participants.

One lucky winner will get a template of their chosing from Perfect Presentation!

Our Lord & Saviour Bags F/W 11/12

Our Lord & Saviour returns with its second collection keeping its

emphasis on sophisticated classic shapes with subtle touches of its acclaimed

controversial Christian iconography.