Luxetips Style! Thrift/Vintage Store Finds!

Hello Divas!

Try to keep an even keel at all times.  It is the best way to maintain control.

Here is a polyvore set I created, featuring cool and hot items I usually see in vintage/thrift stores for a tiny fraction of the price.   Shop vintage!

Thrift/Vintage Store Finds by luxetips featuring straight leg jeans

Diane von Furstenberg long sleeve dress
$326 - dvf.com

Earnest Sewn straight leg jeans
£109 - net-a-porter.com

Oyster & Black Sergeant Pucker Suit Wiggle Dress - Unique Vintage -...
$72 - unique-vintage.com

Jimmy Choo high heels
£445 - net-a-porter.com

Under One Sky gold clutch
$20 - nordstrom.com

Kenneth Jay Lane gold drop earrings
$53 - my-wardrobe.com

Christian dior sunglasses
$325 - nordstrom.com

Luxetips Events! Recap of Fashion's Night Out Atlanta

Hello Divas!

Life is hard, but always try to maintain an attitude of positivity and thankfulness.

Fashion's Night Out in Atlanta was....just okay.  I have to be honest, I did expect a little more planning, festivity, and excitement.  I don't know if people simply did not know about Fashion's Night Out Atlanta or were not interested.  Regardless we could have done much better.  There were no hip parties in the stores, celebrity hosts or sightings, and discounts were minimal at best.  It was eerily quiet at Phipps Plaza and Lenox Mall.

However, there were two events, and I went to "events" at least 10 stores, that did get me in the Fashion's Night Out mood.  Saks, and Neiman Marcus  did live up to FNO expectations.

After visiting a few stores at Phipps Plaza that did nothing for a true Fashion's Night Out experience, my friend Natasha G and I went to Saks to check out their event. Saks did not disappoint! They had several types of cocktails, nibbles, and offered guests a chance to dress in select Saks accesory merchandise to take professional red ( in this case beige) carpet photos! Nice!

Me being silly....1960s style.

They were also selling official FNO merchandise and they had a wonderful DJ in the shoe section.  Cosmetics counters such as NARS and Chanel had great discounts and deals.  Chanel had a nail bar set up and with the purchase of a Chanel nail polish, guests received FREE manicures.  We were one of the firsts in line and by the time we were done, there was a long line of folks waiting for manicures. Now that is what I am talking about.

Me with Chanel Vendetta.

Natasha G with Chanel Black Pearl.

After hanging out at Saks for the majority of our time, we drove over to Lenox Square Mall to check out Neiman Marcus.  Neiman Marcus also had a hip and happening partay going on!  They had a great DJ, a candy bar, gourmet cookies, and a bar with champagne, wine, and Sweetwater beer.  Sweetwater is an Atlanta brewing company and a staple in Atlanta.  They also had some great discounts on merchandise, lots of FNO merchandise and a similar red carpet photo op as Saks.

Look at the lovely African-American mannequin at Neiman Marcus. Fabulous.

I hope Fashion's Night Out Atlanta will be bigger and better next year.  It was a decent time, but we should do better.

Toodles!

Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe

Hello Divas!

Live life to the fullest and be thankful for every precious moment.

I have a blessed life and pretty amazing friends.  Over the Holiday break, a good friend of mine gifted me a mini Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe and I was beyond estatic.  If you have been reading this blog, you know that I love Chanel Parfums.  Coco Mademoiselle is my signature scent and I do love the classic scent of Chanel No. 5.  It never goes out of style.  This set includes Chanel classics such as:

Chanel No. 5

Coco Mademoiselle

Allure

Chanel No. 19

Coco

Of course, No. 5 and Mademoiselle are no brainers for me.  I had never smelled Coco or No. 19 but I heard Coco was another signature Chanel scent that one must own.  I had previously tried Allure before and it is a lighter flirtier scent than the rest of the parfums in the set.  My new love is Coco.  It is intense but has a very subtle sexy lingering scent.  I am definitely going to rock Coco for a minute.  I did not like No. 19.  It is too strong and masculine for me.

I have never owned pure Parfum before, so this was a real treat.  What I did learn quickly is pure Parfum is very potent.  If you use more than a few drops, you will drown yourself and other people with the scent.  I put on one too many drops of Chanel No. 5 and I thought I was going to throw up.  Two maybe three drops is more than enough!

Because of the pure potency of the parfums, this set will last me a very long time.  Like I said two maybe  three drops is enough.  The miniature bottles come with stoppers and all you have to do is dab the stopper behind your ears and on your pulse points and you are done. Love it!

Each miniature bottle contains .12 ounces of parfum and the set retails for $110.00.  Considering the longevity of the scents and the variety this is a true steal!  It is available at Nordstroms.

Toodles!

Chanel Coco Rouge Noir Lipstick: Diva Red!

Hello Divas!

I hope your week has started wonderfully! I saw a bumper sticker and I have to get it. It states: Life is Good! And it is!

For the next 30 day, my luxetips writer, Chamele, will give you guys her best 30 beauty and fashion tips to celebrate her 30th birthday.  She is a diva and has the best tips, so sit back and enjoy!

 

 

Hey Luxe Divas! It's Chamele, the Luxe Shopaholic at her best.

 

I am 30 days out from my 30th birthday, and  I am trying to make piece with that fact by centering positive activities around the number. Everything I am doing in the next month centers around the number 30 - 30 minutes of meditation, 30 minutes of reading my Bible, and  LuxeDiva has allowed me to do the next 30 posts. I am psyched about this. The next 30 posts will center around my ultimate birthday wish list, including but not limited to beauty products. Hopefully, I can help you score some good deals and indulge yourselves a bit.

 

First on my list is the Coco Rouge Noir  lipstick. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding this past August, and I found myself in Bloomies shopping for a new face. Ha! The lovely Pamela Pimpleton assisted me. I told her I was interested in the Coco Rouge lipstick (as I had never purchased any Chanel makeup. Shame.). Boy was I excited. Yes, I had found a comparable color at a slightly less expensive price (Revlon 015 Grape), but nothing beat the moisture packed into that 3 inch tube of Coco Rouge. The lipstick felt like butter going on my lips. My lips are rather full; thus, I at this time of year I need as much moisture as I can muster.

 

I also like the richness of color in the Rouge Noir. It is a deep plum, a very popular color for lips this fall. Rouge Noir is a glam color that gives an old Hollywood feel to your nightwear and when used sparingly and amped up with a little gloss can be flaunted during the day as well.  I am looking forward to wearing mine with a full skirted halter dress to a my  friend's upcoming fall wedding.

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

Summer Scent Tip: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Body Lotion

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a Fantabulous Day!

This humid 100 degree heat makes me think of creative ways to smell fabulous despite the sweat. I sweat a lot and I can't stand it. But I digress.  After a few days battling the heat, I realized my regular Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de parfum was not holding up.  So instead of using the parfum, I decided to only use the body lotion of the scent.  The best move I have made in a long time.  The body lotion is a very intense version of the Ea de parfum and it lasts all day long.  It is also a great moisturizing lotion.  My skin stays hydrated and I smell like a high end french parfum shop.  I get so many compliments when I wear the body lotion.  The scent lingers and is not too overpowering.  So while I am sweating away in this unbelievable heat, my body is sweating Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle and I smell delicious!  LOL!

Do you wear your favorite scent's body lotion instead of the parfum?  What body lotion scent do you love the most?

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! CVS Sales and More!

Hello Divas!

I hope your week has been fantastic!  It is cold again in Atlanta, in the 20s!! Whoo!

Well it is Fun Fridays and time to talk about things that are fun....like shopping! LOL!

My favorite drugstore, CVS, is having some great sales on Make-Up.  All Rimmel Cosmetics are buy one get one 50% off.  Select Loreal Products are $5 with a CVS card.  Revlon has a sale on its Photo Ready Foundation.  This foundation is all the rage and I can't wait to try it out! It is only $12 with a CVS card. 

Although I have tons of makeup, I feel like I need new make-up.  You have to keep it new and fresh!  Currently I am having a pink obsession and I want the perfect pink lip gloss or lip stick.  Pink just makes me think of Spring and Sundresses! I am going to check out the colors below this weekend.

Lancome Bronze Heat.  A bronzy-pink color. Love it!

Mac Cosmetics Viva Glam GaGa. A true pink! Love the packaging!

Chanel's Rouge Coco Lipstick in Mademoiselle.  A dark luxurious pink!

I am trying all 3 and will get one or maybe two. We will see. Which one you think would look best on me?  I have an idea, but I will try them first!

Toodles!

Hot Bargain Find of the Week: OPI's Hey! Get In Lime

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is fab and beautiful!

Remember I told you guys about this fab and chic nail salon, Polished Beauty Lounge?  Well while there, I received a pedicure and I chose this cool and tres chic color, OPI's Hey! Get in Lime!  It is just too gorgeous. So gorgeous that I have been frantically trying to find it.  I don't think OPI discontinued this color (the horror!) anymore. However, I did find it on Amazon for about $8! Score!

Doesn't it put you in the mood for spring?  Wearing this color makes me dream of park picnics, beautiful sandals, big big shades, and gorgeous sundresses. Love!

This shade is very very similar to Chanel's Jade which was all the rage when it debuted this past fall.  However, Chanel's Jade retails for about $23 and I believe is sold out.   OPI's Hey! Get in Lime retails for $8. Not bad.

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Three: Holiday Mani/Pedi

Hello Divas!

How was your day? I hope it was simply wonderful!

Day Three in our 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas Series focuses on beautiful holiday mani/pedis. Although it may be too cold to show your toes, pampering yourself with a mani/pedi is a must during the holidays!

I recommend short but well manicured nails during the holiday season. All of the cool dark and sparkly holiday nail polishes look fantastic on short nails. Here are some of my favorite holiday colors:

Essie's Wicked. A rich dark deep wine. I simply love it! A cult classic.

OPI's Sapphire in the Snow. A rich purple. OPI has the best colors.

Revlon's Vixen. The less expensive version of Chanel's Vamp. Love!

Chanel's Trapeze. A taupish silver metallic that is all the rage for the holidays. Chanel polishes are a bit expensive, but they do set the trends. HOT!


Toodles!

Borghese Nail Lacquer Carnevale Grape: Like Chanel's Vendetta But Less Expensive

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is wonderful! How is the weather in your area? The other night it was 25 degrees in Atlanta. Wow!

I have been lusting after Chanel's Vendetta nail polish for a few weeks. It is a rich dark purple that looks either black or like a deep wine depending on how the light hits it. Gorgeous! Recently I was browsing the aisle of my favorite CVS, and discovered Borghese Carnevale Grape nail polish. Divas it is a direct dupe of Chanel's Vendetta! It is the same deep dark purple with an insane shine! Believe me Divas the shine and color is insane. It is so intense. Love it! In addition all Borghese nail polishes contain Acqua di Vita Complex which helps restore essential moisture balance to your nails. But the best thing about this nail polish is that it is only $7.99! Chanel's Vendetta retails for $23! Woot!

Chanel Vendetta

Borghese Carnevale Grape


You can purchase Borghese Carnevale Grape nail polish online here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

I Need This in My Life: Chanel Kid Suede Platform Pump with Pearls

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is simply wonderful!

Look at these shoes! Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? I heart you Chanel.

Fun Fridays! How to Prepare for a day on the Beach!

Hello Divas!

It is Memorial Day Weekend! Whoohoo! Time for barbecues, shorts, and the beach! Whatever you do this weekend be safe but have a blast!

Now one of my favorite places in the world is the beach. Half of my dad's family is from Melbourne, FL so I have been going to beach since I was 5 years old. Love it! I know many of you Divas will visit a beach this weekend. So I have come up with some "beach beauty" tips to keep you looking fabulous while protecting your skin from the sun! Check them out!

1. In order to achieve a gorgeous tan, you must prepare your skin. I have said this before, I have a medium-dark skintone, but I love to get a tan. Why? Because my skin looks so luminous when I get a tan. So I always use a good sugar scrub and loofah to exfoliate my skin before going to the beach. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and your skin will tan much easier and even. The Body Shop has the best sugar scrubs for your body. They exfoliate but are super hydrating. Love them!

2. Next, make sure you have a very very good sunscreen. You need one for your body and one for you face. In addition, my philosophy is the more SPF the better. For the body and face, try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100. I know...100! It is non-greasy, so it won't clog your pores. Plus it is lightweight, sweatproof, and waterproof! It retails for only $12.


3. Make sure to wear big sunnies to shield your eyes from the sun. Make sure your sunnies have 100% UAV/UAB protection. Of course they have to be big and fabulous! I have been eyeing these Chanel Pearl Shades for the past month. I need them.

4. Get a pedicure before going to the beach. Remember, your toes will be on display for the world to see!

5. Also have tons of water...laying out in the sun can cause dehydration. Keep yourself hydrated!

6. Lastly, have a fabulous swimsuit. I am saving my money to buy a Shoshanna swimsuit. I am slim but heavy chested. So I always have a problem finding a bikini that fits. Shoshanna suits are great for heavy chested girls like me, (they offer lots of support) and they are stylish and adorable. This is my pick! So cute!

Toodles!

I Heart Make-Up Bags

Hello Divas!

I am glad today is Friday. How about you? What a week! Well I was cleaning and organizing my beauty closet...which is actually all the space underneath my bathroom sink, (lol!) and I realized that I had a stash of make up bags. Now if you are a make up junkie like me, you know that carrying a make up bag is ESSENTIAL. I have make up bags in different sizes, textures, and colors. Basically, I have a make up bag to suit every occassion and fancy!
Right now I am rocking my small and compact leather Helena Rubinstein make-up bag I received as a gift with purchase in 2000! Obviously well made and just too fab! I use this make up bag when I do not want my make up bag to take up too much space in my purse. I also have a red suede Chanel make up bag I received as a gift when purchasing my Chanel No. 5 perfume collection. I just love the texture and the bright red color is so fashionable. I carry this make-up bag when I am rocking my hobo shoulder bag. I also received this too fabulous make up bag/clutch from Mac when purchasing a set of make up brushes. I actually pair this clutch with a cool short summer frock when going out on the town. Too cute! And ladies in tribute to the make-up bag, I have included several bags in different price ranges and styles for your viewing pleasure.

Toodles!

1. Soho Leopard Dome Purse Kit. This bag is only 6.99. This make-up bag features a removable furry button, so you can keep this in your purse as a make up bag or add the button and use as a small purse! You can purchase this bag here.


2. Sonia Kashuk Double-Zip Foldover Make-up Bag. Only 9.99 at Target! I just love the colors. Purchase it here or at Target.


3. Jemma Kidd Must Have Cosmetic Bag. Check out this HOT pink make-up bag! It retails for $30.00. You can purchase this bag at Neiman Marcus or online here.