Inspiring photos from the streets of Paris. I definitely notice a difference, don’t you? And ummm, never seen a male look so CHIC in the USA! He’s divine… : )

I had the best weekend, shopping, dinners and lot’s of relaxation. I’ll post my hauls tomorrow , so many cute things, can’t wait to share!

How was your weekend?  Hoping FABULOUS!

Bella

XoX

pics via EasyFashion

Congratulations! Here is the list of ALL winners! All 100 of you… : )

Thank you so much to everyone who entered …. and happy shopping!

Now here is what I need… If you are a winner below, I need your complete name, email address, and mailing address to send to InPinkso they can get your gift card right out to you!  Please email me at alycepinksecret@aol.com with your details.

You have until 10/20/2011 to claim your prize!

Thanks again … Bella

 Adrea

Alley

Ally

Amber

Amber McKenna

Anita Nelson

Anne-Marie T

Arianna Grim

Ashley Murphy

Ashley

Nicole Ashly

Barbara

C BresBaubles

Candice

Carley Morrill

Carolyn Anger

Catalina

Chrissy

Blandina

Clarrisa

Dee

Diane Bassette

Diane Dunwell-Hoffman

Donna B

Ellen

Ellie W

Emerald

Emily P

Emma

Franchesca

Geek Babe

Gio Marie

Hanna B

Hannah

Hope

houseofanais

Jackie

Jaime Ingram

Jamie Gall

JamieJ

Janet

Jennifer

Jerrilynn Atherton

Jessica Northey

Jill E.

Joanie Quintanilla

Julie Witt

Karen

Karin Graham

Kat

kat zapp

Katie

Keilia Hodgkinson

Kelly Marie

Kimberly

Kimberly Smith

Kristen

Kyla

LaRene Anderson

Lauren ShootingStarsMag

Linda W

Lindsay

Lisa Grassetti

Lori Payne

Lori Vann

Lorielle

Lyssa M Barros

Mandy

Marie Haskins

Maureen

Michele Bell

Michele S

Miki Bennet

Nancy Mejia

Natalie

Neecy

Niccole West

nluvwshoes

Parmie

Rachel

Ren

Roxanne

Samantha

Sarah Ann Eckman

Sarah Hopkins

Sarah Murphy

Shelly Anderson

Siddy

Sophie Fredericksen

Staci @ HandbagReport

Stephanie

Susan Colegrove

Susie B. Homemaker

Tanya

Tonya Nottingham

Treasure Jones

Trudy Zufelt

Victoria

Vonnie

TOOLS

Silver metallic or glitter polish

Navy polish

10 reinforcement stickers

Clear top coat

STEPS

1. Start with clean, bare nails that have been filed.

2. Apply 1 to 2 coats of the silver polish (depending on the coverage of the polish). Be sure to paint your whole nail. If the color ends up showing through the navy polish it will just add a little sparkle, but it is important to have a smooth first layer. Let the polish dry for at least 30 minutes.  It is important your nails are dry before placing the reinforcement stickers on them or else the stickers will peel off the polish and you will have to start all over again. Oh no!

3. Once nails are completely dry, place a reinforcement sticker on each nail with the outside of the sticker mimicking the shape of the moon of your nail.  Cutting a slit in each sticker will allow the stickers lay more evenly on each nail. You can decide what size you would like the moons to be, but it is important that the size stay consistentacross all your nails for it to look right. Once they are all placed where you would like them, apply pressure to each making sure they are secure to your nail.

4.  Now paint the top half or your nail with 2 coats of navy blue polish. Let this coat dry for at least 10 mins.

5.  Once that’s dry, carefully pull the reinforcement stickers off of each nail.

6. Finish with a clear top coat.

Something fun to try this weelend! I love sharing with you the new trends I find. Would love to see your styles you create, send pics!

Have a beautiful weekend dolls!

Bella XoX

via the beauty department

Suzanne Rogers – a Toronto-based fashion icon who has one freaking impeccable closet, says The Coveteur. This is just a sampling of the photos just released of her closet! One I think  is every girls dream, at least  for me it is.

The designers alone I see in these photos are endless! But the pink Birkin had me at hello….

Bella

For beauty and design I recommend all of them, but my favorite and most helpful book is Nina’s.

 The One Hundred, written by Nina Garcia, fashion director at Elle magazine,  is designed to help women build a classic wardrobe and avoid being caught up in fads.  It contains the 100 items that Nina believes will never go out of style. Not only does she list these items but explains why each item has stood the test of time., looking at the history behind such items as the white shirt, the gold link watch, and a pair of classic black slacks.

Decorating never ends with the furniture, it’s the little things in life that make a difference!

Bella

XoX

GUESS ‘Osage’ Bootie

So much DRAMA in five little pieces.  My favorite FIVE right now!

Sam Edelman “Ria” Booties

Guinevere Loop & Fringe Shoulder Duster Earrings

Sequinned Tux Blazer from Victoria’sSecret

Cowlneck Poncho Victoria’sSecret  

All five items are on my shopping list right now.  Shades of gold, creams and soft cashmere always represent Fall to me. Do you create want lists? I find it comes in so handy while shopping!

Happy Wednesday Dolls!

Bella

Here is a glimpse into my version of the Glitter Booties. I made them on Sunday, along with a black pair with Silver glitter.

If you missed my DIY project last week, here is the link!

You can probably tell I learned how to distort the background today. Haha …. the pictures were taken at my parking garage at work, not so attractive!

Bella

XoX

One of the best things about Monday’s is a  ritual that has been  lingering on for several years. Bubble baths and a good magazine followed by a yummy dessert. I don’t even remember how this started, but it is indeed something that gets me through. I tend to be a re-warder (is that even a word?) So somewhere in there I guess is where it all started.

In the first picture Lauren Conrad shows off her beautiful bathroom.

In case you missed it, don’t forget to entry my MEGA jewelry giveaway! Click here to link up.

Happy Monday Dolls

Bella

Xox

P.S. Tomorrow I will show my Glitter Boots I made … DIY here

Congratulations to the first 25 winners! Don’t despair if you didn’t win, next Sunday I will be picking another 25! I have a total of 100 gift cards to share, so your odds are quite good.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered …. and happy shopping!

Now here is what I need… If you are a winner below, I need your complete name, email address, and mailing address to send to InPink so they can get your gift card right out to you!  Please email me at alycepinksecret@aol.com with your details.

Thanks again … Bella

This week’s winners!

Ally

Ashley Murphy

Barbara C

Candice

Ellie W

Geek Babe

Gio Marie

Hannah

Janet

Karin Graham

Kat

Keilia Hodgkinson

Lori Payne

Marie Haskins

Michele Bell

Miki Bennet

Parmie

Sarah Murphy

Siddy

Sophie Fredericksen

Susan Colegrove

Susie B. Homemaker

Tanya

Click the In Pink Logo Below, to start making your selections!

Ombre Nails—Counter to first impressions, you don’t need an airbrush to master this look. All you need are two polish colors and a good dabbing hand!

“Start by painting the darker color in a rough U-shape. Don’t forget to lay it on thick! Next, fill in empty space with the lighter color. Wipe off the excess polish, and start swirling where the polishes meet. A layer of topcoat will help blend the colors together more!” says Refinery29

Something new and fun to try out this weekend! Don’t you love them?
Bella
XoX

Hello, something as simple as the weather can put me in the best mood. First time wearing long sleeves in months. The funniest part about living in Arizona is, when the weather gets into the 70′s we start bringing out the coats and scarfs.

Do WE know how utterly ridiculous this is … ummm yeah. But after living in what seems like hell for four months our bodies go into shock.

So last night I went out to dinner and we opted for the patio to enjoy our beautifully cool evening. It was all of 72 degrees. Luckily I had some coats in the trunk of my car (a girl must always be prepared, ya never know.) Funniest part of all was when the waitstaff started turning on the overhead outdoor heaters.

Wimps we are when it comes to weather in Arizona, but we do live in HEAVEN for eight months of the year!

Happy Friday Dolls!
Bella
XoX

Nothing invokes the thought of Fall more than Hermes. The gorgeous tones always bring me back to my favorite time of year!

 

Words cannot express how much I love these boots! I saw them at Barney’s online a few weeks ago. Perfectly paired with rolled up jeans makes for a killer outfit.

And just imagine my excitement when I found this DIY. My weekend project for sure.

Instructions are so simple, pictures tell the whole story!

What a great way to start off the week, right?

Happy Monday Dolls

originally posted by LeFanciulle     pics via citified blogspot

One Fun Giveaway!

How would like to win a gift card to InPink.com? The best part is there will not be only 1 winner as in most giveaways. Here is the FUN part …. I will be awarding 100  - $40.00 gift cards out, seriously how fun is that!

In Pink has so many flirty fun baubles, you won’t be able to decide! But the best part is their prices. So reasonable you will be able to select a couple of things with your GIFT card.

Ready …. Set …. Go

Just follow my blog, leave a comment, as that is your entry! That’s it… quite simple right?

Contest ends October 20, 2011   … but I am breaking it up into four weeks! So every week 25 of you will win a gift card!!!! Fabulous or what?

Also visit InPink.com and check what will arriving at your door soon enough, the possibilities are endless!

Good Luck everyone!!!!!

What a great way to spend a Sunday, shopping for pretty sparkly things!

Happy Sunday Dolls

Bella

PS… Check out InPink on Twitter and tell them Bella sent you … xox

How elegant are these lovely little cupcakes? You’re guest will be dazed and amazed with your talents if you present these at your next dinner party.

Quite simple actually – what I did was make my favorite milky chocolate cupcakes, piped the frosting and topped of with the strawberries. Directions below for the glitz part (flame). : )  These pictures are from the fabulous sprinkle bakes.

Daze and Amaze Always Dolls!

Strawberries:
18-24 Strawberries – you’ll need as many as you have cupcakes
Vodka, rum, or your choice of liquor 80 proof or higher (use Bacardi 151 for fail-proof results).

Hollow the strawberries carefully.  If you pierce the side of the strawberry accidentally, start with a new one.  Since you’ll be setting the liquor aflame, it is important that the strawberry isleak-proof.

Set one strawberry atop each frosted cupcake.  Fill strawberries with liquor just before lighting (see tips).  If you need to light them all at once, (say, for a party) use a turkey baster to quickly fill all the strawberries and a grill lighter in lieu of matches. via sprinkle bakes

A great weekend project, don’t you think?

Happy weekend luvs…..

Bella

XoX

via sprinkle bakes