CUBISM - Why I Heart Re-Purposed Jewelry

A long time ago (two years or so) in a land far far away (Long Island) I purchased a cube necklace at Accessories. I wore it a total of three times when I accidentally attempted to pick something off the floor and it broke! Oh the horror. Since then, it has been hanging off the doorknob of my closet. I have shown it no love or attention until yesterday. Then all of a sudden...Eureka, it came to me. Re-purpose it! So I listened to the voice in my head and did just that. I took some pliers, opened the small rings that connected the cube to the length of the necklace and voila, a brand new (yet old) cube ring. Then, I went on Esty.com and came across a cube ring (mine is cooler and FREE) but no longer had a need for splurge thanks to the creative fabrics in my DNA I now have a great new ring! Go me!

My re-purposed ring - $FREE$

Ring on Esty.com - $248 USD 

Hunter and Gatherer..Rain Boots for Fall 2011

Now, I am not a super huge fan of rain boots. In fact, they remind me of my naive childhood playground days when kids would exchange lunches during recess and pick on the awkward looking kid. So while quietly riding the 2 train southbound, I boldly snapped shots of these Hunter brand boots in the name of blogging. One person wearing the boots was about 6' 3", 180 pounds,AA guy who was in fashion school (saw him toting an eco-friendly Parson's School of Design bag) and a 20-something fashionable White girl with her BFF... Both representing two different retail demographics...within arms length from one another. Don't get me wrong, these boots are kinda cool, especially since I've always wanted to name my kid Hunter! But, I had a sneaky suspicion that the price would not encourage me to buy them. I was not sure of the cost of these boots so of course I searched the internet to confirm my suspicion.

Not to my surprise, these boot run between $100-$125. That amount of money could cover most of my monthly utilities. Now that I put everything into perspective, these boots are staying on the www.zappo.com website. If you are less conservative and less fickle than I am, feel free to order these official Hunter Boots and get free shipping at. Zappo.com . Rate these boot!  Can these boots blurr the  color lines and unite different retail demographics as one? Are they worth more than the rain drenched ground you will be treading on? Probably not, but you can be the judge of that!

FEATHERS...Are A Girl's Best Friend!

I am always gung-ho for new, youthful trends, especially if they are a bit on the kooky side. Staying in touch with your inner Fraggle Rock is key to surviving in this downward economy. With that said, I am all over this Feather trend. I know this hair accessory trend popped up in Hollywood months ago but New Yorker's do not always get on board with everything that Selena Gomez or Mylie Cyrus wears at a Red Carpet Event right away. So, while I was on my way home, I decided to stop at Conway (yes, Conway has hidden gems, don't sleep!). This happen to be the exact day I blogged about the elderly woman who was dragged by an SUV under my Urban Scenes 101 Blog Heading.

Although most chicas I see rocking the feathers in their hair have long locks, this does not limit women with a shorter, cropped coifs to wear these feather-friendly accessories. I happen to have a short hairstyle but I have found ways to rock my feather extension with pride. So far, I wear my feather in my hair but I accompany the look with a knitted beanie. That way, it looks like the feather is a part of my beanie... a must-have added accessory for the Fall season. I even bought a hot pink feather for my 5 year old niece who is a Rock Star! I have included pics of course. Please also look for up and coming blogs about  home-crafted Fall Fashions made by yours truly!

Are You A Cheetah? Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips Review

Every woman walking this earth has a fetish or obsession...currently my obsession has been Sally Hansen's Salon Effects Nail Strips. These nail strips are nothing short of AMAZING! As a mom, my day-to-day consists of, changing poopy diapers, cleaning poopy butts, washing poppy diapers, doing laundry and cleaning dishes. So, as you can see my hands are put through the ringer. The last thing I want to be concerned with is whether or not my freshly painted nails will hold up to my daily routine. I am super excited that I actually tried these nail strips. Prior to my discovery, I would have to repaint my nails once or twice a week just to repair a chip or a smudge. Salon Effects nail strips run between $10-$13 depending on where you purchase them. Feel free to click the link to see all of the available colors and styles on the official Sally Hansen website. http://www.sallyhansen.com/products/nails/nail-color/salon-effects-real-nail-polish-strips So far I have used the following styles:

Kitty Kitty (Cheetah Print- My Favorite!)
Check It Out ( Hounds Tooth Print)
Misbehaved (Fishnet Stocking Print)
Cut It Out (Black & White Floral Print)
Booty Camp (Pink Camo Print)
Frock Star ( Multi-colored Sparkle Print)

Each pack comes with 16 nail strips, a file, a buffer and a cuticle stick. Each strip is indented for one nail however, I've been able to cheat a bit. Once I find the appropriate nail size, I fit the nail to my cuticle, remembering not to remove the entire white backing. I use the cuticle stick or my own nail to fit the strip to to the tip of my nail. This leaves the second half of the unused strip on the white backing. Then I take the cuticle end of the strip and fit it to my nail on the opposite hand. This works well if you have short nails. This is how I get my money's worth! The nails strips last about 10 days or more if you really stretch it. I might do a video just do give everyone a visual on how I apply my nail strips. One more tip, if you end up chipping or wearing down the tip of the nail, take a smaller size strip, put a small portion over the chipped area and smooth it over. This is another way I make my nails last longer.

Just a heads up, CVS is currently having a promotion, buy one get the second half price. So walk, run or sprint to your local drug store and try out these nails strips. Women eat it up, deals like only come once in a girl's lifetime!



Sally Hansen- Kitty Kitty



Owls Are All The Rave.

So over the past few months, I have noticed the quiet appearance of owls. Owls here, owls there, owls, owls, owls everywhere. Last month during my son's first trip to the Bronx Zoo, we were all amazed on how engaging owls can be. As a result, I have come across some cool owl deals in my local 'hood.

My first official owl purchase was a silver multi-level necklace. I was so excited about my find that I decided to buy the gold version of the necklace as well. While waiting at the check out counter at Payhalf, I noticed the coolest ring ever. Yes, it happened to be a blinged-out owl ring. OMG, what have I gotten myself into? I must try not to over-indulge in owls however, I could not resist.  I am always looking for a deal and here it was. The necklaces were around $6 bucks each and the ring was around $5 bucks. Below is a visual of my owls purchase on a budget.



OWL PURCHASE FROM PAYHALF

 One of my co-workers shares my love for owls. Before she left to go work for Zagat, I gave her the silver owl necklace (Payhalf), a owl-themed notebook (RiteAid), an owl ring (Payhalf) and a aquamarine owl print shopping bag (Marshals).  I also gave the gold owl necklace to a BFF. What is the point of finding a good deal if you cannot share with others! Spread the love. "Owl" be on the look-out for more deals to share.