americana

Check out this super cool American flag tank top I nabbed while shopping at Forever 21 the other day. I especially like the back.

...photos from Forever21.com...

skindinavia

I received a free bottle of Skindinavia makeup finishing spray with an order from Derm Store and was pleasantly surprised by how great it is. The purpose of this spray is to set makeup and preserve the freshness of your look. It's also supposed to prevent streaking, smudging and color loss.

Typically,  I use about four sprays. I've found that this product really does help with protecting and maintaining my looks. It's gotten to the point where I feel sad about actually having to take my makeup off because it still looks fabulous hours and hours after my initial application. Skindinavia's makeup finishing spray retails for $19, 2oz / $29, 4oz / $39, 6oz.

Other makeup finishing sprays to consider are Model In A Bottle ($18/$21, 2oz), Urban Decay's All-Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($29, 4oz),  Makeup Forever Mist & Fix ($8, 0.84oz/ $27, 4.22oz) and MAC Fix+ ($19, 3.4oz).

...photo from DermStore,com...

my new hat

I got this amazing hat from Club Monaco for $29 (60% off the original price). I've been living in this plush leopard coat on the weekends; I got it from H&M for 50% off!

My husband says I look like a pimp in these photos. You can't see them, but my hoes and limo are in the parking lot.

...photos by Jay Stevenson...

highjacked

This Fendi purse is something that has been hanging in my mom's closet for about 20 years. Based on a receipt I found in the inner pocket, the last time she used it was in 2004. I decided it needed a new home; she agreed.

sew easy

 I found these adorable sewing kits at Forever 21. 

Initially, I really wanted the wooden sewing chest ($19.80), but realized I didn't have a spot I could dedicate to it, so I ordered the plastic foldaway sewing box ($7.80) for myself instead.

...photos from Forever21.com...