Thursday, January 31, 2013

Loving Lauren Conrad Spring Collection

"How Do I Love LC" Adaptation by Nicole from original Elizabeth Barrett Browning piece, How Do I Love Thee 

How do I love LC?  Let me count the ways.
I love LC to the mall & store & bank
My soul can reach, when feeling out of ....

Okay, never mind that is so freakin' hard!  But I do love LC! She has fabulous fashion sense and even if you are a mom, you can totally appreciate the classy style her spring collection offers.  I personally struggle with the fact that I am a young mom (not as young as I probably believe I am, but still young nonetheless), I am not having any more children, and I still want to be fashionable and not have to wear the "ugly" mom-like clothes.  BUT, I cannot shop in the juniors section either (for the most part) b/c 1. my hips don't fit in the pants and 2. they {junior designers} don't make clothes that actually look decent on me.

Leave it to LC to bring the fashion that is both classy and office-proper for me & it's available at Kohls!    Go HERE for the link to the collection! Here is some of my favorite picks from this collection!

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All three of these ensembles I could totally where to the office.  Want to see more??? Visit the Lauren Conrad website and check out her "Chic Peek" blog post!

Right now I have my eye on this little number at Kohl's


And this one too!

PSdotcom I LOVE THIS Shirt Dress



Tell me, what are some of your favorite looks from the Spring Collections premiering out there?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tutorial Tuesday - Winter Wonderland

In honor of the snow MD got this past weekend I did a Winter Wonderland tutorial for you all!




EYES
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
Sephora’s Cinderella Palette in Ball Gown
Bare Minerals eye shadow in Ice Queen
Mark Cosmetics eye shadow in Piccadilly
Mark Cosmetics eye shadow in Latte
MAC Cosmetics Kohl eye liner pencil in Smolder
Marbella permanent eye liner pen in Black
Tarte Cosmetics Lights, Camera, Lashes

BROWS
Bare Minerals in Brunette

FACE
E.L.F. bronzer in Warm Tan
Benefit Bronzer in Hoola
MAC Cosmetics blush in Pink Swoon
Benefit highlighter in High Beam

LIPS
NYC lipstick in Flirty

Thanks for watching! Let me know what you think or if you have any requests!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Manicure Monday - 1/28/2013

Happy Manicure Monday everyone! This week I used this fabulous Pure Ice color, Jamaica Me Crazy, and gave me some China Glace, Re-Fresh Mint, polka dots. =)  Linkup is below! I can't wait to see everyone's mani's this week!



Manicure Monday's with Queen Nicole


Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sunday Spotlight - Theshootfashion

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Name: natan meaza

Blog: Theshootfashion


Type of Blog: Fashion, Lifestyle, Music

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?
I wanted to follow my dreams in become a world known creative photographer & designer and with the support of my family and close friends, I felt it was time to express my visions to the world.

What can we expect from Theshootfashion in the next coming months?
You can expect a lot of creative things I don't want to say to much,  but Im a men of vision and bringing art to life is my goal. So you will see a lot of creativity in each post from events to concerts   "Theshootfashion is a lifestyle"

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?
My fashion icons would have to be David Beckham, Vinny Cha$e, james bond , Dwayne Wade & myself.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?
I would have to say LA.  After visiting California I feel in love with the weather and the whole cali vibe. I can bring the east coast fashion and creativity.

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?
Dconheels.com , protectourtemple.com

Friday, January 25, 2013

Fashion Friday - Paper Crown Does it AGAIN!

Hello Everyone! Welcome to another #FashionFriday Linkup!!!  Earlier this week Lauren Conrad gave us a sneak peek at the Spring 2013 Paper Crown Lookbook and I have to say they do not disappoint.  This season  feels very beachy & nautical with soft creams, blues, and navy. I'm in LOVE!!  Below are my top picks!

Fashion Friday - Paper Crown Does it Again!



What do you all think? I love it! They continually impress me at least!

Don't forget to link up your fashion post for the week below & add the button to your post! =)

Fashion Friday's with Queen Nicole




Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tutorial Tuesday - Gray Skies

Another Tutorial Tuesday is here and last week in the DMV it was nothing but gray skies for DAYS I mean DAYS.  The sun didn't arrive until Friday afternoon!  So in honor of the gray skies here is this weeks tutorial!

Enjoy!



Products Used in this Weeks Tutorial

Eyes:

  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • Sephora's Cinderella Pallet, Kill Joy, Jaq, A Wish, Ball Gown
  • MAC Kohl Liner in Smolder
  • Marbella Permanent Eye Liner in Black
  • Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes in Black
Brows:
  • Bare Minerals in Brunette
Face:
  • E.L.F. bronzer in Warm Tan
  • Benefit bronzer in Hoola
  • Laura Geller blush in Apricot Berry
  • Benefit High Beam
Lips:
  • Laura Geller dual lip stick in Carribbean Kiss

Monday, January 21, 2013

Manicure Monday - 1/21/2013

Good Morning & Happy Monday everyone!  Time for another Manicure Monday!  This week I decided to test out the Nailtini  polish I got in my IPSY bag this month!  Verdict is I LOVE IT!  I added a matte top cote and then french tipped the edges.  I was so tired last night that I just took the pics prior to cleaning up my edges...oh well! =) YOLO!  I can't wait to see what you all got this week!  Link up is below and don't forget the button! Have a great week!


Manicure Monday's with Queen Nicole





Sunday, January 20, 2013

Sunday Spotlight - DC on Heels




Name: Vanessa Camozzi

Blog: DC on Heels


Type of Blog: Fashion, Makeup, Lifestyle, celebrity, health, dating, and travel

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?
My favorite reason is because blogging brings people together. It's been so amazing getting to meet so many people here in the DC metro area that otherwise I may have not had the opportunity to meet. I love sharing and staying up to date on all the different  things that I personally love including  fashion, food, beauty, celebrity, health, dating and traveling. I do it because I love it and I'm having fun ;)

What can we expect from DC on Heels in the next coming months?
Oh my gosh it's going to be a busy next few months. Now that the redesign of my site is completely finished my team of editors an I will be hitting the streets covering some amazing events coming up like:  Washington Humane Society's Sugar and Champagne event, the Latino Arts and Culture Inauguration, Chef's Ball at Art and Soul , Columbia Heights Dish Crawl as well as some new restaurant openings like Mari Vanna opening this month!  I will also be collaborating with the Georgetown Academy Fashion Blogger Network about their new book series and associated look books.  In addition to working with various companies for more Giveaways on my blog such as Angela+Roi and Capital Restaurant Concepts (JPaul's, Georgia Brown's, Old Glory and Paolo's)- so stay tuned for all things fashion, food and fabulous!

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?
My fashion and makeup icons in no particular order are:  Elizabeth Taylor, Coco Chanel, Victoria Beckham, Gwen Stefani, Rachael Bilson, and Emma Stone

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?
That's easy. Paris. It's beautiful, romantic, poetic, stylish, eccentric and filled with so much culture in every sense of the way. Now if I could just speak French!

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?
That's like asking a parent to pick their favorite child or a teacher to pick their favorite student!  There are sooo many blogs that I routinely visit that cover so many different categories. Wardrobe Oxygen I love for fashion, Brightest Young Things, Quarterly Life, Cupcakes and Cashmere for a little bit of it all, Capital Cooking ,Girl Meets Food and Bitches that Brunch for food,  Prince of Petworth for local community news and Cashmere and Tweed to name a few ;)

Saturday, January 19, 2013

January Subscription Saturday

Here we are for our very first Subscription Saturday link up!!  If you missed my post about #SS you can go back here to read the rules and what I subscribe to now. =)

My January Glam Bag Contents!


  1. Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil which is an organic mositurizing oil & we can get 15% off at their website
  2. Big Sexy Spray & Play volumizing hairspray.  This is a no brainer for me! I already love Big Sexy products. PLUS - we can get $5 of Big Sexy Products at ULTA
  3. SOHO Get a Grip Crease Brush WOWZA! I love getting brushes and I love the feel of this one so far!! Another discount of $3 at Walgreens.com too! Score!
  4. Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter I have to admit I was nervous when I saw the name....blood?!? But then I smelled it and with this horrible dry air that continually pumps in to my office, this is heaven to me!  Plus, we can get 20% off at their website!
  5. Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer Mine came in Bloody Mary (am I sensing a theme with the "Blood" here?!?) Not only can I save 30% at their website but I think I also have Manicure Monday's nails picked out! =)
Plus, it was the cutest darn bag. Just look at the details on the inside which fit's nicely with this months them of A True Star Will Always Shine!
(Why yes, yes I will! Thanks IPSY for the pick me up!)


Don't forget to use my button below in your link! Can't wait to see what you all got this month!! Happy linking!!






Subscription Satruday's with Queen Nicole

Friday, January 18, 2013

Fashion Friday - Jean Society

Happy Friday EVERYONE!!! Welcome back to Fashion Friday which is now an AWESOME link up!!  This week I am highlighting Jeans! Boy-oh-Boy do I love me some JEANS!! Lucky Magazine (one of my all time favorite magazines EVER!) Just did a 50 jeans for under $50 piece!  Here are my favorite from their collection!  What I love most about these jeans is that we can get away with wearing them on casual Friday's in the office!


Jean Society



So would you wear these??  I love them...I'm also noticing I love skinny jeans!  *eek*

The linkup is below! Share with us your pick blog's fashion pick of the week & don't forget to add my button to the post! =)

Fashion Friday's with Queen Nicole



Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Valentine Blogging Party & Gift Exchange



Not sure if you all know this but I have a crush on From My Grey Desk!  I love her blog.  *Phew* now that that is out of the way, she and quite a few others are hosting a Par-TAY for Valentine's day!  I've decided to join in the festivities this year and am inviting you to join as well.

Hurr up and jump on over to FMGD to read up on the requirements and join in on the fun!! Valentine Blogging Party

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tutorial Tuesday - Blue Monday

Feelin' a bit blue?  Did you know that this week is apparently the most depressing week of the year ?  In honor of Blue Monday, and this depressing week, I am doing a "Blue Monday" tutorial! Enjoy!

The color's used in this look:


Urban Decay's - Radium, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, & Uzi

Sephora's - Gold from the Meteor Shower trio




  1. Use Urban Decay's Radium all over lid from lash line to crease
  2. Using a large shadow brush from the crease to the brow line use Urban Decay's Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
  3. Using a fluffy crease brush blend the harsh line between Radium & Midnight Cowboy
  4. Using a small shadow brush highlight the inner corner and below the brow line with Urban Decay's Uzi
  5. With a flat liner brush use the Gold from Sephora's Meteor Shower on the lower lash line.
  6. Finish your eyes off with some liner on both top and bottom.

Finish your face off with your falsies if you wish and whatever blush and lip color you love! I used MAC's Pink Swoon form my blush and their Viva Glam V for my lips!


I am hoping to have the video's working next week....this pic's suck I know!  My video camera is so much nicer than this crap!  Anyway, more tutorials to come!  =)  Leave a comment if you have any requests for Tutorial Tuesday!

xoxo

Monday, January 14, 2013

Manicure Monday!

Happy Monday!!  My first link up! I'm so excited!  This week I am wearing China Glaze's Recylced and I added a little hot pink and glitter to the mix.  The link up is below!  I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing this week. Don't forget to add my button to your page when you link up!
China Glaze's Recycled





Manicure Monday's with Queen Nicole



Sunday, January 13, 2013

Sunday Spotlight Is Back

Sunday Spotlight is back just in a different form!  Rather than doing a "guest post" Sunday Spotlight will feature another blogger Q&A style. So I am taking blogs on a first come first serve basis.  If you are interested in being spotlighted on my blog, fill out the contact form below, or send me an email by clicking the envelope to the right hand side of your screen!


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Subscription Saturday

Many of us are subscribers of monthly beauty companies such as Birchbox or Ipsy (previously known as My Glam) and so I thought it would be fun to linkup and see what we all get! I was a subscriber to Birchbox but, due to too many disappointing boxes I have finally cancelled my membership after two years (that was a lot of "to's, too's, or two's in one sentence)!

Starting next Saturday (January 19th) and every third Saturday of each month I will host the Subscription Saturday linkup.  All you need to do is link up your blog post about your monthly subscription.

RULES:

  1. The blog post must be a monthly subscription to a beauty sample company (ones like Birchbox or Ipsy)
  2. The blog post must be current.  In other words, do not link up last months post, it must be the current month.  Just in case I need to be clearer, next week will have to be a blog post about January's contents from the subscription, your link must be for January's contents
  3. You must put my button somewhere in your blog post (it will be available to you on the day of the posting)
Other than those 3 items link away.  Make sure you encourage your readers to go to others websites.  It's fun interacting with current and new readers!  So share the love.  That is the purpose of me hosting these linkup's anyway. =)

Much Love & Happy Linking!