Monday, December 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Collegiate
September brings cooler weather, and fresh starts. But when you're in college it can also mean long nights of studying or partying. Weather you're up all night hitting the books or the dance floor the last thing you want is a groggy, dead style.
So, freshen up. Keep it sleek but fun. Try to incorporate flowers/floral print into your wardrobe. Add a nice blush for a pop of lively color.
So, freshen up. Keep it sleek but fun. Try to incorporate flowers/floral print into your wardrobe. Add a nice blush for a pop of lively color.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Hot like a Curry: Ode to Shobana
Indian film star Shobana Chandrakumar has been making men swoon and women laugh since the 1980's. Though her fame hasn't reached the levels in the West as it has in the East she should still be a highly regarded performer of our time. Here's why we love her:-Has over 100 credits to her name as an actress/dancer
-Founded the KALAPRANA school of dance, with the intention of promoting festivals to raise funds to support talented performers facing financial difficulties
-Fluent in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu
Embrace your inner Shobana!
Use bold colored clothes with flashy gold accessories, paired with a black smudged eyeliner and dark berry lip color.
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| Cable Chain Accent Bracelet, Forever21 |
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| Lorac Front of the Line PRO liquid eyeliner pen, Sephora.com |
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| MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Unlimited. Maccosmetics.com |
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| Elegancia romance applique tunic, Ruche.com |
Friday, April 8, 2011
Current Obsessions
1. Sea life necklaces. With summer so close yet so far, little reminders of the beach are so pleasing. Modcloth.com offers a nice selection of necklaces featuring crabs, lobsters, turtles and seahorses!
2. Softlips butter. Softlips brand lip moisturizers has always gotten me through the cold winter dry summers. Now the reliable brand has Lip butter. Basically their version of lip gloss, this "butter" goes on so smooth, is made with natural ingredients and comes in a vast aray of colors.
3. Dried Fruit. I am a long time fan of Ocean Spray Craisins, and all dried fruit. Being a college student it isn't easy to drive to the nearest market to buy dried fruit luckily Ocean Spray offers a great selection for cheap. My new favorite is their Pomegranate flavor.
4. Rain boots! I don't know about you but where I live April is always a little gray and a lot of rainy. Cute, colorful rain boots that are easy on the eye are never a bad choice. Even if it's not raining I like the pair them with leggings and a tunic, ya know just in case it does rain ;)
5. Argan Oil. We will be doing a separate post on Argan oil but in the meantime Josie Maran has infused her whole line of cosmetics with it! Pure Argan oil can cost upwards of $75 per bottle. Supermodel Josie Maran infuses it into hair products, mascara and now concealer!
6. Metromint water. For those of you who have never tried Metromint brand water please do. The spearmint and peppermint flavor literally cool you down. Now they have introduced their new flavor Goodberrymint. According to their website Goodberrymint will not hit the shelves for a few months yet. However, for $10.00 you can order a six pack off of their website. What are you waiting for?
7. The People's Key by Bright Eyes. Omaha grown indie rock boy genius Conor Oberst has been making music since age 13. With 18 albums/E.P's under his 31 year old belt, Conor Oberst and his band Bright Eyes never cease to impress. Their latest creation The People' Key is nothing short of incredible.
Saddle Creek Records has streamed a 50 minute video on Youtube for the whole album featuring the band members lounging around a New York City apartment watching the lyrics on a projector.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Etsy shop of the Week!
Hear at CIL we love Etsy.com
Homemade, DIY, unique products, no corporate bullshit, what's not to love? With all the amazing sellers, and products out there we would like to give special attention to a select few with our Etsy Shop of the Week.
This week April 3-9
EmenGeeDesigns
"girls with a knack...for knick knacks"
Unique Coin Purses and Accessories
Now I've never been one to carry a coin purse, or coins for that matter. My purse is a bottomless pit filled with hair ties, hard candy, pens, lip gloss and occasionally loose change. I have a wallet, I do. But somehow my pennies and quarters never end up there. In my hectic messy swipe and go life these coin purses and accessories give me the urge to buy a sundress, move to Paris and spend my days people watching at quaint cafe. My favorites?
Silhouette Girl in Pink ($32) and Bumble Bees in a Honey Comb pocket mirror ($27)
EmenGeeDesigns shop
Be sure to check out their sleeping masks!
Reasonably priced, adorable, and sturdy material. I approve.
Be sure to check out their sleeping masks!
Reasonably priced, adorable, and sturdy material. I approve.
Niru by Tannaz
Niru = "Energy" in the Persian language FarsiTannaz = A beautiful woman inspired by a small charm/stone shop at Lake Tahoe to start making her own bracelets.
With great artistic energy and ambition, Tannaz eventually turned her hobby into a business.
Today Niru by Tannaz features bracelets and necklaces, each with a specific energy in mind.
My favorite?
The Metamorphosis of the Soul bracelet (left)
"In Middle Eastern cultures Butterflies symbolize good news and luck. It is said that if a butterfly sits on your shoulder it means that you will receive good news. In Asian culture butterflies often symbolize the soul. Hence the name "Metamorphosis of the Soul." Butterflies morph from an unattractive insect to a beautiful creature. Human beings are born and then we seek to reconnect with our inner beauty, our soul." - Tannaz
With bracelets ranging from $90-$120 these one of the kind accessories are worth the price.
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