My favorite go to accessory are my big earrings. I don't care how laid back I am that day if I leave my house I HAVE to at least have on a pair of my big earrings.
Monday, September 20, 2010
what does tupieta mean and how is it pronouced
Tupieta is pronounced "too-pee-eh-ta". It was actually a nickname given to me by mother. My granny used to call me Toopy when I was little and my mother called me Courtnietta, so she combined both and it just stuck. :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Keepin It Au Natural Haul and Giveaway . . .
A couple months ago I did a haul on some make-up and skin care essentials. I've been long overdue since I've had the same palettes for a couple of years. My Wales palette has been of great service over the years but now it's time to move on to something better. Before the Wales palette I had ordered a set of 25 "MAC" pigments and loved the richness of color and versatility they offered. One day I happened to have a conversation with Tamara of Makeup by Mara and she put me on to an affordable all natural make-up company, Simply Naturals. They are family owned and offer hand-made all natural skin care and make-up products. I ordered a 20 pack of their Multi-Purpose Mineral Make-Up which I use as eyeshadow (and sometimes lip tint) for only $32. They can also be purchased in smaller sets or individually for $2 a jar. I have to say that I am really impressed. The minerals come in 5 gram jars filled to the brim. The colors are rich and come in a variety of matte and glimmer shades depending on what you want. There are over 250 colors to choose from so there is definitely something for everybody. My package arrived quickly as well and even came with three complimentary sample colors. Below are photos of the colors I purchased. The photos really don't do the pigments justice so I'll blame it on my lighting.
We carry a wide variety of Simply Naturals products. Among them you will find Pure Bare MULTI- Purpose MINERAL MAKEUP powders, All natural LOTIONS, SOAPS, BATH SALTS, LIP BALMS, GLOSS, DESIGNER INSPIRED OILS, BRUSHES/APPLICATORS,JARS, SAMPLE POTS, SIFTERS, SHRINK BANDS, and more....Simply Natural's For The Highest Quality Bath & Body ProductsAt Less Than Retail Prices!We are a small family owned and operated business located in the North Eastern part of PA. Small enough to care for your every need, but yet large enough to offer a very large selection of many different things.
Another company I had the pleasure of ordering from is Beija Flor Naturals. I found out about this company through the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog and out of curiosity decided to read up more on it. Beija Flor Naturals offers affordable hand-made skin care and hair care products. I am a huge fan of natural skin care products especially for my dry skin so I placed my order for three products: the Amazon Antioxidant Treatment, Agave Aloe Polisher, and the Hemp Buttercream. My favorite product was the Hemp Buttercream, which I have currently ran out of. This product is the absolute best! I have dry skin and usually make sure I keep lotion with me. However with this cream I never had to reapply lotion, even after multiple hand washes during the day. The consistency is so yummy and feels so good going on. The Agave Aloe Polisher is another great product. It has nice big sugar crystals to ex foliate and this nice smooth thick oil that feels so great in the shower. After I get out the shower my skin feels super soft and moisturized. If you are looking for a great face moisturizer try the Amazon Antioxidant Treatment. I love to use it before applying makeup. It hydrates my skin without leaving it oily or shiny so I can even use my liquid makeup without feeling as if I have on too much. I must warn though, if you do purchase this treatment, it may melt in transit (although she did put freezer packs in it). All you have to do is leave it in the fridge for about an hour and it will be solid and ready to use. Her items are humbly packaged but I believe this allows my money to go more into the quality of the product rather than fancy packaging. Overall I had a great experience and will be placing another order for the Licorice Root Scalp Elixir, Organic Soap & Shampoo Bar, Juicy Summer Fruit Oils, and Cali Peach Pomade. Her products are great for all skin and hair types no matter what race you are. Beija Flor offers a great quality product at a even better price. They definitely get an A+ from me.
Beija-Flor Naturals is a vegan/vegetarian bodycare line with luxurious treats that promote healthy skin and hair. For years, the Beija-Flor Naturals mixtress has experimented with natural health and beauty remedies as an alternative to mainstream products. The raw materials used are influenced by her life experience and travels, especially the nutrient rich extracts of South America and Africa. Beija-Flor Naturals vows to provide quality natural products handmade,customized and made to order with love in California. The main ingredients in even the priciest store bought products include harmful petro-chemicals and other yuckie stuff that is used as low-quality fillers-read your product labels! Healing herbs, oils, butters and vegetable extracts have proven to be the best solution for virtually all skin and hair ailments as they work with body’s natural chemistry. Our vegan/vegetarian products are free of harmful petro-chemicals, made from raw vegetable based ingredients, preserved naturally, following FDA standards, and kind to your body and pocketbook.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
The winner of this giveaway will win the choice of one product from Beija Flor Natural. To win all you have to do is:
1. Follow Tupieta on Facebook or Twitter.
2. Tweet or Facebook: Enter the @CaliBeijaFlor Giveaway over @Tupieta for a chance to win a free product! http://j.mp/d9PLWE RT!
3. Leave a comment telling us what product you'd choose and your email.
*Prize excludes the Soap & Shampoo by the Loaf and the Creme Brulee Family Size*
This contest will end 11:59 EST Thursday September 30th. A winner will be announced Friday October 1st. Oh and that's not all! Those of you who put in an order will receive a free 4 oz. Honey Butter Scrub, a $10 value! Just leave Tupieta in the paypal comment area when you order!
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Friday, September 17, 2010
It's Beth Bish! Beth Ditto A/W 2010 Availble Now!
Beth Ditto A/W 2010 for Evans is now available! I'm on the fence but will be reviewing a little more closely later today when I get home from work. Your thoughts?
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Monif C in the City
My New York trip would not have been complete without taking a trip to the Monif C boutique. I am a huge fan of her work, and although it is out of my price range, I had to see for myself what everyone has been talking about. I had the opportunity to try on her convertible dresses and I am now convinced that it is an absolute staple piece for any woman, big or small. Words can not explain how comfortable this dress felt. It is difficult to feel sexy when you are not comfortable in your garment, having to pull and tug all day to keep everything in place. I did not feel that way at all with this beautiful dress. Her assistant was also great with the camera and took some nice shots of me trying on a couple of the dresses. He was even nice enough to let me wear his necklace, a Fennimas original.
Unfortunately for me Monif was on vacation so I was not able to meet her in person. However her staff was so warm and really made my visit such a pleasure. I stuck around to talk with them about the collection and check out some of her features (Of course I had to now include the recent photo of Gabi). They also had on show-case some beautiful accessories by Divine Sugar that were used in her photoshoots.
Although I was unable to meet her in person, Monif agreed to a short interview by email. She discusses this year's Full Figured Fashion Week, her new fall collection, and upcoming collaborations.
You were definitely a fan favorite at this year's Full Figured Fashion Week. How did you feel about the event this and the collections presented?
Each year the show gets bigger and better. The collections this year were wonderful. Its great that curvy girls are having more options than ever before.
Who are your favorite fashion designers worldwide?
Wow, that's a hard one. There are so many designers that inspire me. Definitely Matthew Williamson, Oscar De La Renta, Tracy Reese, Alexander McQueen, Stephen Burrows just to name a few.
Your garments are very well known for their comfort, versatility, and exceptional construction. What has inspired your style in general?
You just hit my style inspiration right on the head actually. I want to make clothes that are aesthetically beautiful, well made, and functional for the modern curvy girl on the go. When I design I think of this confident sexy woman and all the places that her social calender will take her.
What vision did you have in mind when designing your fall collection?
The fall collection is really a continuation of the spring/summer story. It's really a marriage between chic, sophistication with an ode to 80's cult classics like dynasty but it's still fresh and modern.
What is a typical day like when you're working on a collection?
I usually seclude myself for a few weeks as I come up with concepts because it's important that I first hone in on the story I am trying to tell that season. Honestly it's hard to say what a typical day looks like because sometimes I sleep for half the day and work at 3am or I may decide to spend the day in the library surrounded with my mood board and trend books. Once I have some sketches of my ideas I usually bring it back to the office to start refining them.
Your aesthetic is beautiful and you really do know how to dress full figured women. Have you ever thought about dabbling in couture wear?
Haute couture is an art that I respect and probably wouldn't dabble in it. Alot of people use the word couture loosely, but the artists that do haute couture really approach from a different perspective than myself. I will say though that when I design I aim to merge couture ideas, quality fabrics, and high fashion ideas into everyday fashion, so it's a slightly different concept.
There have been rumors of you adding more apparel to your collection, such as denim. Will we be seeing an expansion into more areas of apparel design?
Well, we are working on some collaborations with other designers. We do what we do best, which is make the best dresses, jumpsuits, and swimwear so we decided to partner with other designers that do what they do best. This season we will have a denim collaboration with Svoboda, we will also carry outerwear by La Dan's Closet, and we will have large size shoes, up to size 13, by a variety of shoe manufacturers that we sourced.
You're obviously a busy woman. What do you do when you're not hard at work?
Sleep! Lol, im such a workaholic, I dont really have much time to do much else. The saying is true though, once you are doing what you love, you will never work a day in your life.
Are there any other words of wisdom or information you'd like to add?
Sexy is a state of mind. No one can teach you self confidence, its a muscle that you build. Live life to the fullest, because you only have one shot. Happiness is a choice!
Thank you Monif C for providing us curvy women with sexy, comfortable, and luxurious style options. I can not wait to see what the future holds!
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