Join Tobi for 50% OFF!

One of my favorite online boutiques, Tobi, is offering a new deal for new members! Sign up here, to join their mailing list, and receive 50% off your first order! A code for your 50% off coupon will be e-mailed to you shortly after. Even better? Share this hot deal with your friends via Facebook or Twitter, and you can receive a second 50% off code (5  friends must sign up)!

11 Years without Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton is a legend. I've heard people remark that her sound and style were "way ahead of her time," but I still haven't heard any artists that even compare. She was simply original... Her boyish sense of fashion, humble-personality, and hypnotizing voice... I can only imagine the music she would still be making today.

I've been wanting to make an Aaliyah tribute top for awhile, but I didn't want to do the hood thing with the airbrush font or mug-shot screen print haha. Finally, I decided on the "Aaliyah logo." If you're a true fan, you'd recognize the album cover and "A."

Word on the street is producers will be dropping a compilation of unreleased Aaliyah songs. Although there is no official confirmation that this is true, it isn't too hard to believe... Have yall heard Drake's new song, "Enough Said ft. Aaliyah" ? I'll be waiting.

R.I.P. Aaliyah

January 16, 1979-August 25, 2001

Faves from Carol's Daughter

I began using Carol's Daughter products about 5-6months ago, and am in love! My curiosity first peaked when Carol's Daughter product suggestions and reviews kept popping up in my favorite magazine (Allure, Cosmopolitan, Glamour). Celebrities such as Cassie, Kim Kardashian & Jayda Pinkett-Smith are all avid Carol's Daughter users... And I figured, if it is good enough for them, it is good enough for me!

Among all the CD products I have tried, these three are my favorite:

1. Macadamia Heat Setting Foam $18

2. Macadamia Finishing Shine Mist $18

3. Monoi Repairing Hair Mask $29

All these hair products smell delicious, especially the Macadamia line. The Macadamia Heat Setting Foam is a great heat protectant and texturizer. It really makes my hair appear/feel thicker! The finishing shine mist can also be used as a heat protectant, and adds a nice glossy sheen to hair to look healthy. I caution you, a little goes a long way! The best way to apply the shine mist is to spritz on hands and rubs throughout hair, or you can end up looking oily.

The Monoi Repairing Hair Mask is amazing. I first bought this after reading an interview with Kim Kardashian; she swore by this hair mask and it does not disappoint! I use it once, every other week, and leave it in my damp hair for up to 20min at a time. The directions suggest 5-7min, but I believe the mask really penetrates and helps heal hair the longer you let it "marinate."

How cute is my new cherry blossom straightener! Although this straightener is by Le Angelique, not Carol's Daughter, I had to include it in this post! Before I bought this, I had used a straightener by HerStyler for about 5 years... Until it finally broke. I've seen LA straighteners in the mall and online, but they usually retail for $100+. This is exact model is sold for $129.99 at LeAngelique.com... I bought mine at TJ Maxx for $29.99! Holla fo' one-hunnid dolla!

You can order Carol's Daughter products at:

Carol's Daughter

Planet Beauty

Sephora

Ulta

Tips

1. CarolsDaughter.com has frequently updated coupon codes you can receive by joining their mailing list or searching Google

2. If you are a Planet Beauty member, you receive 20% off all purchases

3. Ulta has weekly coupons in-store & online

DIY: Glitter Soles

So, I ordered a new pair of nude pumps from MMC... But instead received a pair of, what seem to be, knock-off Daffodil Louboutins. I opened the box and literally let out a, "WTF?" But instead of letting a pair of shoes go to waste, I got crafty and recolored the soles!

All you need is original formula Modge Podge & fine grain glitter.

I chose hot pink!

I mixed together about 2tbsp of Modge Podge & 1tbsp of glitter and applied it using a sponge-tip brush. I coated the heel soles with 3 layers of the glitter mixture, with 15min drying time between each layer.

TA DA! I love the results! Way better than some bogus looking replicas. Note, I didn't bother to glitterize the direct bottom of the sole... Seemed a little pointless since it would wear off anyway!

This was a super easy DIY project!

I found all my craft supplies at JoAnn's, and spent less than $8.

Now looking for more things to glitterize...

Sweet like a Cupcake

Birthday dinner & drinks last night.

I just had to match these adorable custom-birthday cupcakes my friend, Brijal, made for me! Strawberry cake with butter-cream frosting!
Think Mariah Carey in "Heartbreaker" hahaha.

Bralette by Guess

Custom Shorts by High-Standards

Pink Wedges by Posh

Pink Studded Belt by H&M

Accessories by F21

It was a fun & naughty night! Love my ladies!

Gel Manicure Review

Just got a fresh manicure for my birthday! I have been getting gel manicures for almost a year now. There are several gel polish brands available, but the salon I go to uses the OPI Axxium Gel. Prices  depends on the salon, but a gel manicure usually runs about $25.

(OPI Axxium Polish in "Alpine Snow" & "Bring on the Bling." Regular black polish for design)

PROS

Claims to last 2-3 weeks (I have had mine last up to 5, although my nails grew out of course)
Does not chip off like regular polish
Applied over natural nail bed
No drilling, only buffing
Soaks off in 10min using regular acetone
ASK for the gel overlay, this is a protective coat that really works

CONS

If you like to frequently change your nail polish color, this is not for you

Can damage nails if you attempt to PEEL off yourself

If applied too thickly, it will peel off on its own (I suggest requesting an experienced technician)

French Manicure Kit by Orly

I picked this kit up at Sally's Beauty Supply for about $11, and the Stripe-Rite polish for $4... I like the extra bling on my toes!

There were two Orly French Manicure kits, Pink & Rose. I purchased the "rose kit" because I wanted the closest spa-look possible! Everything was super easy to use, and french tip guide stickers were even included (however, I used/prefer the white paint & acetone method). I highly suggest this kit, it beats paying $25+ for a pedicure and/or color-change every other week! Yay for pretty toes!

Making My Way to Booty-Cakery

This is my weekend in food. I was so serious when I tweeted I'm on that weight-gaining mission (or maybe I should just blame PMS cravings)! My birthday celebration is right around the corner and I WILL make it clap in the club! I want that cake, cake, cake, cake, cake, cake, cake, cake...

Spam Musubi & Mac Salad

Tempura-Fried Green Tea Ice Cream & Bananas

Red Velvet Milkshake & French Fries

In-N-Out... always ordered Animal Style

Gluttony tastes so good.

Big Red

When you go into Target for one thing, but come out with a basket full instead.

Anyone else?

High-Standards Summer Collection 2012

This week, High-Standards dropped their late-summer collection. These newest editions are all about color and prints, and even feature a collab with Alias Pink! Shop their newly updated website, and pick up a pair of these limited edition shorts before they're sold out!

(Minnie)

(Montezuma)

(Azukar)

SHOP HIGH-STANDARDS

Drippin' in Gold

I have a growing love for gaudy gold jewelry.

The bigger the better.

This Nordstrom Exclusive, by Kate Spade, is at the top of my covet list.

High-Standards

Love the vintage high-waist shorts that are so hott this summer? Shop at High-Standards.com to get your fix! My very good friend and founder/designer for HS, Christina, hand-makes every single pair of shorts! I've been lucky enough to model several pairs for their company and already own about 4 pairs myself.

Even Jessica Burciaga is down with High-Standards!

(Rude Girl Shorts)

(Galaxy Shorts)

(Punk Barbie 2.0 & Iggy)

(Ombre Cross)

CHECK OUT MORE STYLES AT HIGH-STANDARDS.COM

Custom orders available too!

Return of the Mack

Decided to bring my blog back with a fresh start and more girl-friendly posts! Ya girl will attempt to post frequently, but yall can keep up with me daily on Instagram & Twitter: @KatieeGolightly

Photo by Darren Pineda