CHRISTMAS IKEA DUKTIG HACK

This IKEA hack can turn your IKEA DUKTIG from simple to stunning!

 Perfect color scheme for any gender.  

1. Accessories found at Pottery Barn Kids: William Sonoma kitchen towel, apron, and mitt, sold out,but found here and Le Creuset toy dutch oven (sold out). Dinosaur salt/pepper shaker, Santa cup and copper mug- Target. Kitchen utensils from IKEA. Snowflake towel and snowman spoon- Hobby Lobby. Process consisted of laying out all the pieces and using the following spray paints (allow a few hours to dry and air)

RUST-OLEUM Metallic Paint and Primer In One - CHAMPAGNE MIST (used on the handles, faucet, hooks,and edging of stove); 

RUST-OLEUM Paint and Primer In One - GLOSS WHITE (used on sink, shelves in the interior and all the wood pieces above the counter for consistency of color); 

RUST-OLEUM 2x Ultra Cover Paint + Primer- GLOSS DARK GRAY (used on lower wood pieces and bar above stove and sink)

VALSPAR BLACK Chalkboard Paint (used on outer panels on this op portion of our kitchen, see below).  

Review of Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Shampoo & Conditioner

 
    As a member of Influenster.com I received in my #SurfsUpVoxBox Not Your Mother's Beach Babe #NYMBeachBabe texturizing shampoo & conditioner for testing purposes. My first thoughts upon trying the products were that I loved the smell, very "beachy". It did create some texture in my hair, I would say akin to lightly dipping into the saltwater and letting your hair dry out. I did not blow dry my hair or add any further products so I'm sure a better texturized, beachy look could be created. I recommend this for days when you're on the run and don't want to fuss with your hair. Here's how my hair ended up looking the day after I washed it with Not Your Mother's Beach Babe shampoo and conditioner. I let it air dry for this look.

  Thanks again to Influenster.com for the complimentary products! Loved my #SurfsUpVoxBox. Happy Summer everyone!

REVIEW: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE ~ MANUKA HONEY PEEL OFF

 

Received my VivaVoxBox compliments of Influenster.com, and inside the box was this peel mask by Montagne Jeunesse. My initial thoughts on the product are as follows:

• Smell: If you like Jasmine and Honey you won't have a problem with this smell. For me the two scents just conflicted, and I'm not a big fan of Jasmine. So, personally it was not my favorite smell, but it's a face mask so I moved on.
• Application: Pretty easy, just tear away at the top of the package, and out comes this bright, honey-looking gel that you apply on your face with your hands. It went on smoothly, and was cool to the touch. There was a lot in the package so you will have plenty to put all over your face. 
• Removal: Here's where points were loss for me. I waited about 20 minutes to remove the mask, and I could feel it harden as time went by. Perhaps I shouldn't have waited the maximum amount of time, but boy was it a pain to remove. This product is definitely not for those with small hair on their face, because it felt like slowly removing a band-aid from one's arm, but on your face.  I did tear up and had to pause for a few seconds while removing the mask, so there was discomfort.
• Results after removing the mask: My face did feel very smooth and clean, beyond that no other noticeable results.
• Overall opinion: I have used a mask from this brand before, and this was my second time using it compliments of Influenster.com. I wouldn't go out and buy it, but if it were given to me as a present I would use it. Perhaps the clay masks may be a better option for me, so we shall see in the future.

New Art Pieces For My Bedroom

Tax Refund

Tax Refund by chicgiselle featuring emilio pucci

Acne long silk dress
$1,040 - farfetch.com

Bikini swimwear
$15 - nelly.com

T-bar shoes
boohoo.com

Emilio pucci
mytheresa.com

Lemon Butter Lobster Tails - Dean & DeLuca
deandeluca.com

La Sardina Lomography Camera in Domino
modcloth.com

Shape of the Future with Alejandro Ingelmo

Shape of the Future with Alejandro Ingelmo by chicgiselle featuring high heel pumps

Sleeveless dress
fortyfiveten.com

Alejandro Ingelmo high heel pumps
alejandroingelmo.com

Italian Calculations - Castle in the Air Online Shoppe
castleintheair.biz

American Horror Story: Asylum

American Horror Story: Asylum by chicgiselle featuring a tattoo dress

Alexander McQueen tattoo dress
fashion.1stdibs.com

Alexander McQueen lace up boots
net-a-porter.com

Jailor's Keys to the Dungeon: Renaissance Costumes, Medieval Clothing,...
tudorshoppe.com

Non, je ne regrette rien

Non, je ne regrette rien by chicgiselle featuring a sheer blouse

note to self

note to self (clipped to polyvore.com)

The Art of Gifting with GUCCI

The Art of Gifting with GUCCI by chicgiselle featuring animal print bags

The Art of Gifting

The Art of Gifting by chicgiselle featuring a cotton jacket

MK: Gold

MK: Gold by chicgiselle featuring 18k jewelry

British Country

British Country by chicgiselle featuring a teal bag

Gotham

Gotham by chicgiselle featuring tom binns jewelry

Fall into Brights

Fall into Brights by chicgiselle featuring a striped long sleeve shirt

Weekend Adventure

Weekend Adventure by chicgiselle featuring summer sweaters

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!

What an amazing birthday celebration, friends came out and it was endless fun singing song after song at the karaoke place. Thank you all so much for all the birthday wishes!!! Above is a picture at my friend's house. We saw WWII planes flying by and jumped to the roof to try to get a picture of them, but we were to late. Instead we decided to do a photo session on the roof. Please do not try this at home..lol ;) I hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!! THE BIG 28!

  Today is my birthday, so I will be out running about having fun with friends and family. There is definitely a karaoke machine waiting for me tonight! I hope everyone has a great day! Here's to turning 28! ;)

ACACIA Swimwear

*All images courtesy of Acacia Swimwear

Hometown Spotlight: PONKO

 Being born and raised in Miami, Florida, swimwear has always been an important wardrobe staple. Needless to say in the Sunshine State options abound, and so the goal has always been to find swimwear that makes you stand out amongst the crowd, but that can withstand the constant dose of salt water and chlorine. In my quest to find high quality swimwear, I came across PONKO, a luxury swimwear brand created in 2009 in Miami by Cuban/Russian designer Liudmila Rosario Ponko. What I love about this swimwear brand is that its local and each piece is hand-made, and of course I have a spot in my heart for all my fellow Cubanas!

My personal favorite. Cannes in Basic Black.

*All images courtesy of PONKO