Sunday Spotlight - summerxskin

Name: Anum Khan

Blog: summerxskin - style, beauty and entertainment in a blog

Blog URL: http://www.summerxskin.com

Type of Blog: Fashion, Makeup, Lifestyle

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?

It is a creative outlet for me to play around with fun clothing - I actually wear most of my outfits out in public, so it's more of an outfit-of-the-day kind of diary. However I do have some really cool and funky stuff lined up that I can't wait to share.

What can we expect from summerxskin - style, beauty and entertainment in a blog in the next coming months?

I just wrapped up an awesome Valentine's Day-themed shoot, where I did a mini series called "Be My Valentine" and put 4 looks together for different kinds of dates. I'm already planning Spring shoots and will also be incorporating some more series into the blog... plus a redesign. I can't wait.

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?

I've always admired Alexander McQueen for his genius mind and creativity. It's really inspiring to see someone create something completely out of the box and have it become the next big thing. Whenever I'm putting an outfit together, I always think about what I can add to make it a show-stopper... whether it's a statement necklace, set of bracelets or even a belt or shoes.

I also love Olivia Palermo - her style sense is flawless. She looks good even when she's going for a stroll to the grocery store! How is that possible?! Definitely a big girl-crush of mine. Don't believe what you heard/saw on The City (MTV Show), she is not like that at all in real-life and it's sad that they portrayed her as Queen B.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?

Anywhere warm! I dream of California. ;)

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?

Check out some of my friends: Nicole from DaintyGirl.ca is amazing and profiles a lot of local talent, that is my favourite part about her blog. Another friend Zahra, WithLoveZahra.com, is a dedicated blogger and puts up some really fun lists and inspiration boards.

Thank you to summerxskin - style, beauty and entertainment in a blog for her interview! 

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Sunday Spotlight - Little Latina Fashionista

Name: Arantxa Rodriguez

Blog: Little Latina Fashionista

Blog URL: http://lillatinafashionista.blogspot.com/

Type of Blog: Fashion

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?

I love being a fashion blogger because of all the other fashion bloggers. Does that make sense? Everyone is so nice and accepting here! I've never had a negative comment! I love seeing other people's styles and getting inspiration from them! :)

What can we expect from Little Latina Fashionista in the next coming months?

I'm rebooting my blog. I've given it a new look and I'm looking forward to blogging more OoTD posts, DIYs, and monthly favorites!

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?

My style is all over the place. So naturally I would have all kinds of inspirations! I love Audrey Hepburn because she is just so pure, classy and simple. I also like Vanessa Hudgens for her boho/earthy style. I'm also a fan of Vanessa Marano's style as Bay on Switched at Birth- its edgy yet has girly touches!

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?

There are so many  places I want to visit, though I can't say I would want to live there. Each place has its own lovelyness! Is that a word? I love Florida, but I would miss white Christmases. I love Oregon but I don't think I would enjoy all the rain. Guatemala is gorgeous, but crime is rampant. Maybe New Zealand? Who wouldn't want to live in Middle Earth???

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?

From Manila With Love :)

Thank you to Little Latina Fashionista for her interview! 

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Sunday Spotlight - Beautiful Disaster

Name: Diana

Blog: beautiful disaster

Blog URL: www.beautiful-dissaster.blogspot.com

Type of Blog: Fashion, Lifestyle, paper crafts

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?

Does there need to be  a reason?  I'm really tired of hearing the same "outlet for creativity, passion, etc, etc."  Those answers seem so trite and rehearsed now.  I blog simply because I want to.  I blog because I found a great deal and I'm sure someone thousands of miles from me googling while I post could benefit from the deal.  I blog because my dog is cute and I want everyone to know it.  I blog because somewhere someone wants to know how to make a coffee filter flower.  I blog because I need a reason to take pictures with my SLR (FB is tired of me posting).  Again, does there need to be a reason?

What can we expect from beautiful disaster in the next coming months?

More posting!  I've been really bad in the past about posts.  And probably some tutorials on coffee filter flowers.  I keep coming up with new creations.

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?

I love Kate Lanphear.  She does such amazing things w/ black, it always looks fresh.  I used to be allergic to black clothes but she's made me a convert.  And I can't really get over her shock of blonde hair.

Scott Schuman is not a fashion icon per se, but his photographs are simply amazing.  The way he captures street fashion from all corners of the world and not just the "fashion capitals" is very inspiring.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?

This is so hard to answer because I would want to move every 3 months!  Though out of all the places I've been I'd probably choose Thailand.  It has a modern metropolis, Bangkok, picturesque islands w/in a 2 hour flight, mountains to explore, and best of all a noodle soup cart around every corner.  Thai noodle soups are perhaps some of my favorite foods...possibly knocking out the holy french fry!

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?

I'd love to see a spotlight on Apollinas.com!  She's absolutely the most adorable pregnant woman I've ever met.

Thank you to beautiful disaster for her interview! 

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Take a Tour of My Resort!

So as you may remember, I was at a Dance Competition in Maryland this past weekend which just so happened to be 10 minutes from the Chesapeake.  We went last year and stayed at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa and was so in love that we were stoked that we were staying there again!  If you ever get a chance to visit this little town this is a must stay resort.  Although the pool isn't massive and the beds aren't the most comfortable the scenery is FABULOUS and there is a bar right next door.  There is also a dock for fishing among many other awesome activities.

The fountain in front of the Resort

The Gazebo

The waterfall on the side of the restaurant (next to the entrance of the resort)

The Pier (This picture was taken at 4 PM)

Lot's of Ducks in the Morning!

A Couple taking a stroll down the pier

So I am an idiot and didn't take any picks of the inside but their website has wonderful pics to give you a good idea.  I actually wish I new about this place years ago. I totally would have done my wedding here!

WeightNot Wednesday - Week 2 is down for the count

But my weight is not....Boo! But that is okay. I stayed the same this week and that is a good thing.  Since we were away this weekend and there was virtually nowhere that had decent food I think I did pretty darn good.  I think my down fall was not being able to eat at the same times and the fact that I "cheated" a little with the snacks that were around.  Although I didn't eat a lot of the snacks, it probably was the reason why there was not weight loss.  I also missed all the supplements.  Yup, I forgot all of them! I think that may have had an impact too.

I do have to say I was a bit depressed to see that I gained whatever I lost back for the week. I was finally under a certain weight that I hadn't seen in YEARS!! and now I am back above it b/c of this weekend.  But then I thought to myself: HEY! WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?!?!? and you know what? I am right. What do I seriously expect if I do not follow the diet to a tee?

Here is a few updates:

1. This fiber drink is HORRRRRRIIIIIIBBBBBLLLLLLEEEEE!!! I can't stomach it! It gets all gel like if you don't suck it down right away.  That texture makes me gag.  So I don't drink it in the morning any more. I fill up my cup right before I leave work and suck it down on my 2 minute walk to my car.  I have to pee so bad by the time I get home but it's the only way I can drink it.
2. I'm still drinking the carbonated water....it is soooo good! And it curves my sweet tooth cravings
3. Gum...sugar free chewing gum is fabulous!
4. This week I start the NutriPace day which is a one day per week where you significantly cut down your calories.  I'll have an update about that next week once I have completed that day. 

So that is it for now.

Here is to kicking ass to the next week. =)

xoxo, 

Tutorial Tuesday - Taylor Swift Inspired

Hi Everyone! So my voice wasn't back last night....wonnn wonnn wahhhhhh.  So here is a little throwback from about a year ago.

Love her or hate her. She does have great makeup!

Service has been Temporarily Interrupted!!

BEEEEEPPPPPP! Yes, It has been temporarily interrupted by a dance competition that seemed to wipe me OUT!!

Sorry, no manicure Monday post today. I'm hoping to film a tutorial tonight, but I have lost my voice from this past weekend and I am not quite sure if it will be back in time.  If not, I will give you a throwback from a little while ago! =)

Instead enjoy these pictures from the weekend!

The "Barbee Gurlz" On Stage (Bird is Rock Star Barbee)

The "Cute Couple" award goes to these ducks!

"Too Darn Hot" Heart

It say's "ECDT" in case you were wondering (Eight Count Dance Team) Yes, on a nasty ground waiting for dinner

Future Mean Girls Or Bridesmaids Sequel Actresses! One of the two. Bird is the Zebra print tutu

Sunday Spotlight - Beaute' J'adore

Name: Nikki

Blog: Beaute' J'adore

Blog URL: www.beautejadore.com

Type of Blog: Lifestyle

What is your favorite reason to be a blogger?

Ability to chronicle what I love for everyone to see and hopefully draw inspiration.  I love when someone has created something based off of one of my post.

What can we expect from Beaute' J'adore in the next coming months?

More DIY's and video tutorials.

Who are your Fashion/Makeup Icons?

Fashion- Taylor Tomasi Hill

Fashion- Caroline Issa

Fashion- Yasmin Sewell

Fashion- Barbara Martelo

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you be and why?

NY- The energy in NY is intoxicating, I enjoy the diverse culture of such an amazing city.

What other blogs would you like to see spotlighted on Nicole’s Revolution?

www.xoxo-kiss.com she has awesome fashion sense and a pretty exciting job.

Thank you to Beaute' J'adore for her interview! 

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It's Competition Day!!

Today is the day!

Today is the day that our dancers have been working so hard for all year long! 

It is competition season, their first away competition and they are ready to rock the house!! I, and many other parents, have been busting out tails, offering makeup sessions, creating costumes, and props so that our girls look amazing!

Now before you go thinking I'm Abby Lee Miller or something I will tell you that I am nothing but. In fact, I much prefer to yell and scream for all the kids performing and if it were up to me everyone would get first place! I love dance, I love it's art form and how different each dancer looks when performing.  But most of all I love the little dancers faces showing how much the LOVE being out there!

So today is the day!  It is long and tiring but oh so fun!  Good luck to all the dancers performing out there today, but I am offering a very special shout out to Shining Stars School of Performing Arts, EIGHT COUNT DANCE TEAM!

#EIGHTCOUNTPRIDE!!

Packing our little Hearts Out!

Welp, it's another busy weekend!  We are packing out little hearts out b/c we are heading to the Chesapeake for weekend get-away/dance competition!  We are staying at a fabulous resort (I'll post about it next week) and getting from what seems like a great weather weekend! (AHHHHH so awsome)!

Anyway, I may not be on the blogosphere much this weekend but I will be tweeting my little heart out! So join me! I'll be posting tons of instagrams too!

Make sure you come follow me! It will be like you are vacationing with me! =) xoxo!

WeightNot Wednesday - Week One Complete!

Hi Everyone!  I have successfully completed the first week of WeightNot and am proud to announce that I have lost approx. 5 lbs and .5 inches off my waist!  I'm pretty damn proud of those results!  Ultimately I would like to have seen a bigger loss but all in all I think 5 lbs is not too shabby.

I got a second package in the mail to start the second phase of the diet.

A HUGE box of pills & another jug of fiber supplement.  So I know that I complained about the fiber supplement this past week.  Well that one has got nothing on this crap I have to drink every morning.  It is beyond awful and the longer it sits the more it becomes like apple sauce or something of the sort. It is just terrible.

The amount of pills are crazy too.  But it's only b/c I am one who doesn't really like to take pills anyway. I find that it is easier to choke 'em down with carbonated water.

So here is a couple of things that I am doing that has helped with this diet:

1. Carbonated water. I drink the flavored ones, it gets rid of my cravings for soda...even the diet kind. I am not 100% sure if I am suppose to be drinking this but, I am and haven't really had any negative effects from it
2. I found out about TURKEY and CHICKEN sausage for breakfast!  This stuff is amazing, and you can find some "all natural" selections in the frozen section of your grocery store!  I am so busy that it is hard for me to make everything natural like they want you too, so this little shortcut has been a great find.  I just made sure to read the ingredients.  Luckily, it was all meat and seasonings.  Not additives or anything
3. I couldn't give up my coffee. I tried....I mean really tried! But on the days that I didn't drink it I didn't loose weight, and on the days I did, I lost weight. Not sure what the correlations is all about but I've decided to only have 2 cups/day and lessen the amount of coffee creamer (I only use creamer and don't add sugar).
4. Fitness Pal!  OK, fitness pal is much easier to use then the HUGE ass book they gave me to read and monitor my progress....so if you are on fitness pal then add me! I give access to what I am eating every day in case you want some meal ideas!  Even if you are not doing the diet, I have some really great low calorie high-protein low fat meal ideas and recipes on there!  My User ID is QUEENNICOLE01 ADD ME!!! =)

JR30Mommmy had asked a couple of questions on last weeks blog post and I have yet to get back to her so I figured what I would do is answer the questions here in this blog post.  I think that is how I will handle questions from here on out. So comment your questions away and look back at the next blog post for the answers!

How was doing the detox on Monday? The detox really wasn't too bad. I was hungry; I'm not going to lie. AND I was a total bitch to my husband, but he got over it!  All in all it was just fine. Monday I was home all day b/c it was a "snow" day and then Tuesday I was at work and I was super busy so it kept my mind off of being hungry.  Whatever you do stay busy and keep your mind from thinking about food and you'll make it out just fine!

So I totally forgot to take a "before" pic. So this is one that I had from 2 days before I started the diet. My shirt is slightly big on me but all in all this is a pic of what I look like now.  Some people may be like what the heck you aren't HUGE! but I am overweight and I am ready to be 100% healthy.

Okay! On to another fabulous week! Leave me any questions you have below!! =)

Tutorial Tuesday - Springtime Mix!

It's finally starting to feel like spring everyone!  So this week I have an quick and easy springtime tutorial for you!  I do have to say, that yesterday I really felt un-motivated to move from my couch to my computer.  But I love you all too much, so I did!  Here's the tutorial!! ENJOY

Enjoy!

Products Used: 

EYES

• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, Milk
• Sephora, Cinderelly
• Sephora, Gus Gus
• Sephora, A Wish
• Urban Decay, Psychedelic Sister
• POP Beauty Mascara, Black
• MAC eye kohl pencil, Smolder
• E.L.F. liquid eyeliner, Black

BROWS

• Bare Minerals, Brunette

FACE

• E.L.F. bronzer, Warm Tan
• Benefit Bronzer, Hoola
• MAC, Pink Swoon
• Benefit highlighter, High Beam

LIPS

• MAC, Nicki Viva Glam
• My Glam glam gloss

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