Winter Time is Here

Winter Time is here and the warm and fuzzy fashion is town. Faux fur boots. Suede Leather jackets. Sexy knits. Riots of autumn and winter colours on the shelves. Scarves and mittens flying. Hats galore.

It's a lovely time of year with the festive holidays and lots of parties to go to, each must have a different outfit. So lots of great shopping to do and excuses to have around.

Joyeaux Noel!

Nail Colour

I found my latest favourite nail colour. It is called "Gladioli" by Essie. It's a pinkish nude colour with an opal finish and just sheer enough to see the with tips of your nails giving the illusion of a natural french manicure at the price of a regular manicure.

On the toes, I got "St Lucia Lilac" also by Essie. They don't quite tickle me pink like Gladioli. As a matter of fact, I'm of the opinion they paint me gray. hhhmmm.

Lipstick

I've been looking for the longest time to get just the right icy pink glossy look. I still have not found it. I was first turned onto the look by Laurie Dhue when she was reporting on the bombings in Iraq. Since then, I've searched high and far to duplicate her look but to no avail.

Nevertheless, I've decided to switch altogether and find a rich glossy red, which I found. I first tried the Maybelline Wetshine lipstick in Cranberry Wave, which is nice, but it just doesn't have that high glossy shine that's been the rave these days. I did find the answer in a Neutrogena Moisture Shine gloss in Flirt. I also tried out the same gloss in Tickled. I doesn't have as much colour but it certainly gives you the glossy look.

Look of the Govenor

I hope everyone watched the Arnold's acceptance speech for govenor, because that's a good lesson on suits. His suite created an excellent effect of making him look like the man for the job. He certainly didn't look like the Terminator or like he did on the twins. The simple black suit toned down that fact that he's former Mr. Universe and gave him an All-American look. He didn't look intimidating, rather he looked fatherly and inviting. He looked like he could get the job done and wants from the bottom of his heart to make Cal-ee-fohnia the best state of the best country in the world!

Pajamas

Pretty pajamas have been quite the rage recently. There's a whole variety from sport to sexy to a hybrid of sexy sporty. The options are endless. When travelling on business, one should pack some decent pajamas to receive anyone at the door especially room service. Also, on a practical note, you should choose your pajamas based on your hot/cold tolerance. If can't take the cold, pack a pair of pajamas on the heavier side; it will save you in those hotel rooms that are either off or freezing. If you prefer the cold, pack on the lighter side or go nude if your brave enough.

Business Trip

Well Guys and Girls. {* Chignon *} is gonna let out her hair and pack a fashionable trip to Jacksonville Florida. It will be quite an adventure to meet those quaint little Floridians, wearing pink trousers and dainty 3 inch heels. I'm so glad Pink came back in fashion. *sshhh! I know it's last season. I'm just milking it for all it's worth* Anyway, I'll start out my business trip nice and formal, standard black skirt and white pin-stripe oxford. Heels, of course. Then I'll graduate to my oh-so pink slacks and white twinset. And finally, I'll dress down to khaki's and a red 3/4 sleeve twinset. Can't voilate my colorus you know.

Colours

Colours. Colours are a very important aspect in any girl's (or guy's) wardrobe... and life. I just got my colours consulted by Jill Kirsh, who is voted best in LA (So Cal, not Louisiana). But to my chagrin, I'm a bold cool color palette, meaning lots of bold primary colours and icy pastels.

So, say goodbye to browns, no more Mocha lipsticks, no more Copper eyeshadow. Toss all those colours out. Toss that brown suede leather jacket. Toss the teal scarf. And even toss the champagne car.

Bring in the Fushia and Red Hot lipsticks, Smokey eye shadows. Roll in that American flag bikini. Dress up in the Snow Queen costume. Trade in the champagne Accord for a Red convertible. Turn on the drama queen.

So what does this mean girls? Watch out Catherine Zeta Jones! Someone's going SHOPPING!

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