Apple Addiction!!!

We've all probably had a caramel apple at some point in our lives. I have had a few but I admit the sticky sweet creation wasn't at the top of my "fave dessert list". That was until yesterday when I met Mrs. Prindable.

 Actually, I met one of her apples. Yes, I said met, because it was definitely an EXPERIENCE!! I was lucky enough to win a jumbo gourmet caramel apple from Mrs. Prindable's during a holiday twitter promotion earlier this month. I got my choice among the eight delicious looking apples.
(Let me tell you, this was no easy decision.) It took me at least an hour to decide, because ALL of them were calling my name!!! Finally after much debate, I decided on this baby. The White Chocolate Praline Jumbo Apple. When I heard a knock at my door yesterday, I leaped in excitement because I knew my apple was on the other side!!!

 I quickly tore into the (elegant and sturdy) packaging to reveal the most beautiful caramel apple I have ever seen.

I will give you a few seconds to admire the beauty....


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Ok, so I put it into the fridge but I just couldn't get it out of my mind. I decided I had to dig in. The first bite and...it was LOVE. I savored every morsel of white chocolate, sugar pralines, decadent caramel. and tangy perfect apple. O.M.G. Needless to say, I was a slave to my fridge for the rest of the evening..coming back for "just one more bite" so many times that before I knew it, half the apple was gone!!! :(
 So, now I am trying to hold off eating the last few bites of my new found love until I can order another delicious Mrs. Prindable's apple. The only question is..which one?!?!?

So You Want Uggs for Christmas?? Here's Where You Should Buy Them..and Why!

Let me start buy saying, it's time for me to buy a new pair of Uggs..and soon! I bet a lot of you also have Uggs on your holiday wish list. But let's be honest here, buying Uggs online can be scary. Why you ask? Because you want to make SURE the Uggs you buy are authentic, the real deal! You don't want to be duped with a pair of Fuggs..or UggZ..catch my drift?

 
 So, calm your fears and head on over to Fleecefootwear.com.
You can browse through their INCREDIBLE selection of Ugg footwear and make a purchase knowing you are getting a GENUINE pair of Uggs. I have my eye on these babies...

Ooh and also these cuties...

Oh wait, I NEED these...

 

SO.MANY.CHOICES......I think I need to buy a pair today and then another pair during the Black Friday weekend. Did you know Fleecefootwear is having some GREAT deals then AND you can get free two day air shipping? You're welcome! 

So...what are you waiting for? Pick out a pair..or two..or three...and let me know which ones you get! :)

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Shopping for the Holidays with Aerie!

Hey guys! I have some super exciting news! Aerie has invited me to their Holiday Trunk Show this Thursday!!! I am beyond excited! I will get to preview the holiday collection before it goes on sale to the public! If you've never shopped at Aerie before (you are in the dark, lol) it is an awesome place to find super cute and sexy lingerie..pajamas, and really awesome workout clothing. Plus, they even have fragrances, outerwear, and shoes!

Be sure to visit my blog Friday morning to get your first look at all the Aerie holiday goodness that I know you will just love!!

Polish and Treat Nails: All In One

 

I am always looking for multi-tasking beauty products. I love having one product that eliminates the need for other, similar ones. That’s why I am loving Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat.
This Gel Coat helps solve problems for any nail type: soft, weak, dry or brittle. But my favorite part about the product is that it makes your nails a pretty pink color when applied.
Another bonus of Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat is that it actually filters out any yellow color in your nail. I have had the dreaded “yellow nail” problem before after months and months of wearing clear polish.
I just started using the product and my nails already feel stronger and they look so pretty and natural! It is formulated with keratin and calcium and it creates a protein-rich coating which instantly strengthens nails and helps them grow longer.
It's a little pricey at $30 but since it is more than one product in one, I really think it is worth it!!

Super Cute Giveaway at Just Peachy!

I found the cutest giveaway over at Just Peachy! 
Rachel is celebrating passing the fifty follower mark..and she actually has already passed the 100 mark! Congrats Rachel! You can help her celebrate by entering to win an adorable Kate Spade phone pouch, some haute China Glaze polish, and a cute hedgehog scent portable fragrance for your car from Bath and Body Works. If you want a chance at these goodies..head over to Just Peachy and enter right now. Hurry, the contest ends Monday at midnight eastern time.

 

Bananas for Balenciaga....

I just can't get enough of Balenciaga bags and accessories lately! I literally visit the site and The Purse Forum each day to drool over the beautiful bags. I only own one Bal, a pale rose first, but I would love to have many more! (need a winning lottery ticket!) Here are some of my faves:

And the Winner is.....

 

It's time to announce the winner of the uber cute Foley + Corinna clutch.

DRUMROLL PLEASE....

Random.org says it's comment number 11...

Mal said...

I follow you on GFC! http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

August 22, 2011 7:42 AM  

 

  

Big congrats to Mal from The Chic Geek!!! Please respond to me within 48 hours to claim your prize. 

 

If you didn't win this time...don't worry, more giveaways are on the way! :)

 

Time is Running Out to Win Kate Spade and Coach

You only have a few more days to enter Rose a la Mode and Good Life for Less' Luxe Lotto!!
 Some very lucky person is going to win a beautiful Kate Spade bag and a Coach necklace! But enter fast because this contest ends on September 18 at midnight!! I think this bag and necklace would be perfect accessories for any glam girl's fall wardrobe!

Happy Birthday...to ME! :)

Yes, it's that time of year again. Time to celebrate my 21st birthday..once again! :) I am very thankful for another healthy year of life filled with the people I love and some very special furry friends. I will probably be stuffing myself with delicious sweet and savory treats all day. I was lucky enough to start celebrating early. My boyfriend brought me this treat buffet a day early...delicious!

 

And on this happy day, I am happy to have you as my readers. I look forward to another year of chatting with you! :)

 

Cover Up Imperfections with Smart Cover

Most of us have spots on our skin we wish we could cover up like moles, acne, and under-eye circles. Regular concealer usually won’t do the trick..but there is a product that does!

 

It’s called Smart Cover. I like to think of Smart Cover as a heavy-duty concealer that can be used for the face and body.

Smart Cover comes in a concealing cream and a cover stick. You can choose the color of the cream to match your skin tone and the cover stick comes in a neutral color.
I was anxious to try Smart Cover after looking at some of the before and after pics on their site.

 

 

 Smart Cover provides enough coverage to even cover large tattoos! I gave it a try on some moles on my arm. I put on two applications and waited five minutes for it to dry before putting on my shirt. Smart Cover made my arms look mole-free which I found really amazing!
You can buy Smart Cover in a kit of different products or you can buy items like Perfect Touch and Anti-Aging Pick-Up Sticks individually.
You can wash off Smart Cover with soap and water but an easier way is to use Smart Cover Cleanser.
Have you tried Smart Cover or are you interested in trying it? I would love to here your thoughts and see your before and after pics!

With a Little Help From My Friends...

This is a big week for me..I am celebrating my 21st birthday once again this Wednesday, September 14th! lol! There is one thing I really really want for my birthday...this ring...

 

This beautiful amethyst ring is made by designer Robindira Unsworth. 

I am currently in a facebook competition to win the ring..I have a slight lead now...but I need your help. If you can spare a minute, I would love if you could LIKE my post here.

If you are entering to win this Foley + Corinna clutch from me, then voting for me will count as an additional entry. Make sure you go to the post and let me know you liked my comment so I can give you another entry for the clutch.

I REALLY appreciate your vote...this ring is really the only thing I want for my special day. Thank you and have an ah-mazing week! :)

 

 

Calling All Kate Spade and Coach Lovers!!

I found the most ah-mazing blog giveaway today featuring prizes from Kate Spade and Coach. You must head on over to Good Life for Less blog and enter the Luxe Lotto in conjunction with the blog Rose a la Mode.
 Some very lucky person is going to win a beautiful Kate Spade bag and a Coach necklace! But enter fast because this contest ends on September 18 at midnight!!

 

Liquid Hand Soap Leaves Hands Feeling/Smelling Great!

I must admit, I have a weakness for great smelling liquid hand soap. I can’t get enough of the awesome feeling that comes from washing your hands in wonderful, fragrant soap.
I have found a new hand soap that I can’t get enough of and I am in love! It comes from a brand I just discovered called Farmhouse made by Sweet Grass Farm. My favorite scent right now is Fresh White Lilac. Not only does this soap feel amazing, it smells WONDERFUL. I have a bottle in my kitchen and I keep finding excuses to wash my hands just so I can make them smell good!
There are a couple of unique things about this soap. The smell lasts a LONG time. Have you noticed after washing your hands, that the smell of most soaps doesn't linger? That definitely isn’t the case with Farmhouse soaps. The other cool thing is that their liquid soaps can also be used as shower gels and some people say it works great as..a shampoo!!
You can buy a BIG bottle of Farmhouse Liquid Soap (16.9 ounce) for $8.95.
Have you tried Farmhouse Liquid Soaps or any other Farmhouse products? I would love to hear what you think about them!

TRUEly the Best Show on TV!!

I remember when I first saw a promo on HBO for their new series, True Blood. Of course this was several years ago, and I have to admit I thought the concept was a little silly. Needless to say, I didn't tune in for the first season. But I kept hearing people talk about the show and they said it was amazing. So, I decided to check out the show on On Demand..and well, after the first episode, I was a True believer!

 

I will be the first to admit I am not a huge Sci-Fi fan (that's what turned me away at first) but the show has interesting, well developed characters, suspenseful plots, and spot on wit!
I have enjoyed all the seasons but I think the writers and actors have really outdone themselves with the current season, Season 4.

I am so very sad that next Sunday will be the season 4, season finale. I won't give any spoilers for those who are still catching up, but this upcoming episode looks very interesting and I am sure we will be left with a cliff-hanger as usual. 
So, are any of you die-hard Truebies?? What do you think about this season??

All the Pretty Things...

I adore looking at pictures of pretty things online. If I ever have down time, that's what I do with it. That's why I was super duper excited when I heard of a site to put all the pretty pictures I loved on the internet..into one spot. Since I signed up for Pinterest, I'm pretty happy with all the lovely pics I have "pinned". Here are some of my faves...

 

 

So...if you aren't already a Pinterest member..what are you waiting for? The sign up process is easy..it's free..and it's ever so simple to start your own collections of things you love online! Oh..and follow me while you're at it and I will follow back!

Have a wonderful LONG weekend friends! See ya Tuesday! :)

Wonderful Website for the Beauty Obsessed!

If you are obsessed with beauty products like I am...then you must check out and sign up (it's free) at  Makeupalley 

There are so many cool things you can do on the site like find very helpful reviews on virtually any beauty or health product on the market. The reviews really helped me out on choosing a new face wash. I checked out several face washes online then went to makeupalley to check out the reviews. The end result: a face wash I love more than any I have ever tried!
The other feature of the site that I am totally obsessed with is the swap forum. How many times have you tried a shampoo or a nail polish once only to discover..it just isn’t for you? You would not believe the amount of beauty products I have at home that just weren’t what I had hoped they’d be. I had no idea what to do with them and ended up throwing many of them away. Not anymore. You can actually trade those items..or brand new items..and even books..cds..and clothing..with people all across the world. I have already completed more than 30 successful swaps with wonderful ladies across the US.

After each swap, you are rated by your partner. You can get a good idea of how trustworthy a potential swap partner will be based on those ratings. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg for this site. I have been so caught up with the swap and review parts of the site, I haven’t checked out the forums or anything else.
Are you a member of makeupalley.com? If so, please let me know what I should check out next. If not, I highly recommend you join!!

The Great Pumpkin!

Oh how I have waited on the return of the Great Pumpkin.....

 

No, not that pumpkin, Charlie Brown! I'm talking about yummy pumpkin treats, the edible kind! 

 My good friends at Starbucks tell me everyone's favorite, Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL..as it is being dubbed this year...returns after Labor Day. I have been waiting on it since it left!!! 

 

And then I saw this ad on Einstein Bros. facebook page and I automatically got hungry for all things pumpkin! I can only imagine how yummy those pumpkin muffins...pumpkin bagel poppers and their own version of the pumpkin spice latte tastes! Sadly, the closest Einstein to me is over an hour! :(

 Do you love pumpkin like I love pumpkin?? What pumpkin treats are out right now (or coming soon) that I must try??? I would love to hear from you! :)

A Perfect Pair: Juicy Couture and Deborah Lippmann

I've already professed my love of all things Lippmann in an earlier blog post.
So you can imagine just how happy I was to hear Deborah is teaming up with Juicy Couture for some super special holiday polishes and other goodies.

 

Above: the Shimmer and Shine gift set, $48, features Bring on the Bling, which contains virgin diamond powder, Whatever Lola Wants, a sparkly lavender, and Since I Fell For You. 

 

The Precious Metals gift set, $48, includes: Here Comes the Queen,  infused with an ultra-glam gold, Jewel in the Crown, a pewter polish, and Believe, a gold-beige created in collaboration with Cher. 

 

Just how uber adorable is this hand warmer set, $68, which includes a Believe polish?!?!?! 

And last but not least...this Ah-dorable charm bracelet lipgloss wand with a marshamllow scented charm. I already know four things to put on my Christmas wish this year! ;)

Speaking of Food....

Every year I look forward to the Swiss Colony's holiday catalog..and guess what?!?!? It's that time again! I just discovered these yummy looking red velvet cupcakes over at Grinning Cheek to Cheek's blog. 

 You can enter to win them for yourself at her blog..here!
But hurry! You only have until August 26th at midnight to enter!!!

 

Fun Foods...

I love scouring the internet for pictures of food that looks both fun and delicious. Here are some of my faves....