11-11-11

It is Friday and I am excited my weekend just began. For a fun Friday and being that it is 11/11/11 today, I thought about little fun facts about me.

Thanks for all the blogger awards.  I know I am a bit late in playing along. Thanks to Like Mousse Au Chocolat,  LV,  BerryHaute, and Downtownchicagobabe for the awards. I apologize if I left out any person.

Fun Questions:

• Favorite color: It varies, right now, I am into Mustard--love black too!
• Favorite animal: Dogs preferably Yorkies
• Favorite number: 03
• Your favorite dessert: Banana spring roll with french vanilla/velvet cake, or waffle and with vanilla ice cream (I am a BIG foodie)
• Biggest fear: Loosing loved ones
• Best feature: legs
• Everyday attitude: Grateful
• What perfume am I using right now? I switch between Chanel No5 & Narcissco Rodriguez
• Something you always wear with you and identifies you: Red Lipstick 
• What’s your passion? Fashion/Styling, Shoes...
• Getting or giving presents? A bit of both--You give to receive
• What was the last eyeshadow you used? From Sephora
• Favorite day of the week: Friday
• Are your nails painted right now? Yes--Black

7 Random Facts About Myself

1. I love interior decorations and it inspires me in styling
2. I went to a boarding school for the beginning of my high school--I hated it!
3. I am a very quiet person especially if  I am in an unfamiliar environment
4. I am a NERD at heart...completing my graduate degree in Finance next year, but I can't believe I am thinking Doctorate program...hmmmmm
5. I am very guarded when it comes to making friends and personal life--blame it on life experience
6. My Ipad is used for 99% fashion...I have folders with pictures on clothes, interior decors, styles, any fashion related thing
7. I secretly want to be fluent in French and sign language

I am tagging everyone to play along...leave a fact or more about yourself

Cheers to a great weekend!

xoxo

Stella

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Through the lights

My activities this week are so far from interesting. My daily activities from Monday until today has  revolved around work and school, but school is definitely taking the lead this week! I have been on a 3-4hrs sleep schedule just to meet up with assignments. Funny enough, I still feel alert and vibrant  majority of the time without any coffee. Thank goodness that I have Friday off--yayyyyy! :)

For the rest of the week, I plan on going to the spa with mom and possibly a dinner with my friends Ivelisse and Madeline. Until then, I will keep myself busy with school assignments as usual.

On another note, I can't get enough of fur (faux) vest. I just love that it can styled in different ways: casual, classic, and glamorous. Since I was going out for a friend's event, which was during the day, I went for the casual and fun route.

 Vintage bag, Michael Kors watch, Rings by BarII, Aldo booties, Forever21 destructive jeans; Zara shirt;  H&M faux fur vest

Thank you all for the birthday wish to my mom...I was able to show her all the sweet comments :)
Enjoy the rest of your week!

xoxo

Stella

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Zara Belle

Another new week! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! For the most part, my weekend was relaxing and fun. I spent my Saturday cooking one of my favorite spicy Jollof rice--I wish you guys can taste it, but you will need bottles of water next to you to get through couple spoons--my friend Nomy can testify to it ;)

After cooking in the early Saturday afternoon, I went for relaunching of my hairstylist's salon, which was awesome. Since I am so into interior decorating, I was amazed at the interior decor of the salon. I have been taking notes because once I graduate next May, I will have a lot of time to transform my garage into my on walk-in closet. Right now, I am thinking all white with zebra prints, black, and red details. Until then, I am letting my imagination run wild. :)

On Sunday, immediately after church and couple pictures by my friend/photographer Paosin, I had to go to the library for two group meetings...my nerd hat was back in full force dealing with Investment Finance and International Business cases. I stayed in the library until almost 9pm. Immediately I got home, I could only picture my bed with Ipad scrolling through pictures. Few minutes to an hour later, I was in dream land with my music still playing in my ears :)

Wearing Zara pants & shoes, Forever21 sequin top (3-4years old), Michael Kors watch, Rings by BarII, Bracelet from Macy's, Vintage bag, Lipstick Mac Red by MAC

On another note, tomorrow is my mom's birthday, so I want to use this time to wish the most caring, loving, wonderful, beautiful lady in my life a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you so much mommy and cheers to many more years. Kisses!

To you guys, thanks for loving and supporting me!

Have a great week!

Big hugs & kisses

Stella

All photos by Paosin

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Bright Lips

I am a self-proclaimed lipstick obsessed. My favorite lipstick to wear is red lipstick. On the other hand, my lipstick collections includes colors from bright orange, fushcia to dark purple. In fact, anytime I pass by a makeup store--MAC or Sephora, I am always tempted to get a lipstick. I almost bought another pair of red lipstick again today, but my friend reminded me that I already have enough red lipstick. :)

Since my inspiration today is bright lipsticks, I thought I share some "Bright Lips" with you guys.

  

Get inspired! :) 

Have a wonderful Sunday! 

xoxo 

Stella

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Sources: google images, realbeauty.com, fashionbombdaily.com, ellegirl.elle.com

A flash of Sin City

During this trip, I barely had my camera with me at all times because it could not fit in my bag. I need to find a fancy bag that can be both for night out and a camera bag; so any bag creator or designer who is interested in a collaboration, contact me ;)

In all, Vegas was fun. There was never a dull moment or lack of sightings. I saw so many crazy costumes that I wish I had my camera with me at those moments--I guess, what happens in Vegas, stayed in Vegas :)

Here are some pictures from Vegas...

Vegas strip at night

Outfit #1: Dress: Express, Blazer: Forever21; Necklace: Express, Michael Kor Watch 

First night in Vegas

Who doesn't like M&Ms!

Inside The Venetian Hotel--the Gondola ride was fun!

Back to my hotel (Aria) after seeing Cirque de Soleil
Outfit #2: Zara skirt & shoes, Forever21 tank, Aldo shoes

How cute is that Halloween tree at Bellagio?

Ready for a costume night at Haze hosted by Ludacris

Hours before saying goodbye to Vegas
Outfit #3: Forever21 blazer, Sam Edelman brogues, H&M scarf & bowler hat

Outfit #4: H&M dress (from last year) & Zara shoes

Lady in red :)

I am back to my reality...just two months left of school, so the work is getting crazier!

Thank goodness the weekend is around the corner...

Have a wonder rest of the week!

xoxo

Stella

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Black & Yellow

Welcome to the month of November! Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! For those that celebrated Halloween, what did you wear?  I spent my weekend with mixing work and fun in Vegas. As a first time Vegas guest, I am really enjoying the city--so many lights and all types of uniques things and individuals. My visit here is almost over in a day. My experience here includes the gondola ride at The Venetian and also Circus de Soleil show, which was interesting. 

Again, since it was halloween weekend, everyone here went above and beyond with their halloween costumes. People were in costumes from the dusk to dawn whether they were walking down the street or just gambling...lots of uniques and interesting costumes.

On the other hand, I wore this outfit before I left. I have been into leather lately, so I had to dig up this leather skirt that I bought last year--combing two of my current obsessions: leather and statement necklace. You can always make a simple out standout by adding a bold necklace. I am always on the hunt for bold, big, and unique pieces.

Photographed by Paosin

Outfit: H&M leather skirt and sweater (last year's purchase),

Shoes Zara 

Aldo clutch

Watch: Michael Kors (similar one here)

Necklace: Express necklace 

Ring: Forever21

OPI Nail polish & MAC RubyWoo

Thank you all for your continuous support!

PS: I know I promised a beauty post. I have been so busy with work, school and at the same time, I was waiting for my new lens to arrive so that I can use it for the pictures. Please bear with me. I will get the post up latest by next week or earlier.

Have a wonderful week!

Hugs & kisses

Stella
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You are my everything

How is everyone doing? It is midweek and this means that the weekend is around the corner. The week seems to be going pretty fast and not as stressful as the prior week though I have the same work load. On the other hand, maybe I am a bit excited that I get to relax on this trip.

I wore this outfit on a night out with my hubby. I was going for a simple look while allowing the accessories and my shoes to make a statement. From the scarf to the shoes, you will see how much I love animal prints. Animal prints or leopard prints are more than a trend to me. They always add an edgy look to an outfit.

Wearing H&M faux leather skirt, Michael Kors watch, Express gold bracelet, Forever21/Bakers rings

Zara shoes, Aldo bag, & Express necklace

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the week!

I am off to continue with my research paper...

xoxo

Stella
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Shades of blue

My weekend was spent getting some rest and finishing up my school work for the week. After a sleepless week, on Saturday, I slept most of the day before heading out to dinner with my husband. After dinner, I decided to get a manicure, pedicure and my eyebrows done. I went in with full eyebrows but I came out with barely none--thanks to lady at the nail salon...smh! At least I have MAC espresso matte and bangs as cover up LOL!

On Sunday, I was able to make one of my favorite soup "Okra soup"- I haven't had it in a while. I ended up eating so much that night I could barely get up from my seat. I am a self proclaimed foodie, but the good thing is that I don't really eat a lot of junk food. :)

On another note, this is another busy week for me both at work and school, but the good thing is that I am looking forward to some fun time with my hubby & friends/coworkers in Vegas. I am a Vegas newbie, so I am so looking forward to some fun after work in the Sin City. 

Next week is halloween...do you guys have your costumes ready? I have an idea what my costume will be, but you will just have to wait and see. :)

Wearing: American apparel pants, Forever21 denim shirt, Zara shoes, Aldo bag

Photographed by Paosin

I hope you all have a fabulous week!

Big hugs & kisses

Stella
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And the Winner is...

The winner of the PromGirl dress is....

#46 Katarzyna

Congrats!!!
xoxo
Stella




Thanks again to promgirl.net for providing us with the homecoming dress for contest!

Polka Dots

The weekend is almost here again, which is an exciting news for me. I don't have much plans for the weekend except completing my paper that is due the coming week. Besides that, I might go to the movies with my hubby. I have been so busy that I don't even know what movies are out or the last movie that I saw. Thinking about it..., I think the last movie I saw was "Columbiana".

Have you guys seen any movies recently? Any recommendation?

It has been raining a lot here. I keep procrastinating getting rain boots. Couple weeks ago, I saw some really cute 'Hunters' metallic rain boots, but they didn't have my size anymore. If I don't find the metallic ones anymore, I will probably go with a black patent one. :)

Wearing H&M polka dot skirt & sheer blouse; Aldo bag, Michael Kors watch, Macy's accessories 

If you haven't entered the giveaway yet, go here to enter! The last day to enter is Friday 11:59pm!

What are your plans for the weekend?

Thank you all for taking you time to leave a comment! <3

xoxo

Stella
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Recap: 10-17-11

How is everyone doing? My weekend went by as quickly as possible; but on Saturday, I participated in my first relay marathon for a cause. With barely any training, I ran the last leg of the marathon relay. I ran about 7.3 miles in about 1 hours 15mins. I was so difficult to do; but after I have completed the race, I felt a big accomplishment.

Now that the race is over, I am still struggling with a stiff and aching muscle. My thighs and legs hurts so much especially when I get up or walk around after sitting down long time. It is funny that that despite the aching muscle, I still wore my heels to work today. In all, I am beyond proud to be involved in a cause towards breast cancer.

Wearing H&M pants, shirt, and belt, Vintage bag, Zara orange pumps, Michael Kors watch

Photographed by Paosin

I encourage everyone to get involved in a cause that is dear to your heart. Since this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, don't forget to donate or make contribution towards the fight for Breast Cancer.

Have a wonderful weekend ahead!

Wear your pink and support Breast Cancer.

xoxo

Stella
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