Berry lips for everyone!

 I just adore this make-up look on the model Frida Gustavsson, for H&M 2012 Summer collection. 

I love a berry colored lip paired with a natural eye. But if you look closely, you can see that there is a thin line of black eyeliner. 

It's a perfect look if you want something simple for a night out, but also can be worn during the day. 

The only thing that I would add is a nice pop of color in the way of a pink blush.  

Especially since this is for a Summer campaign, having a burst of color is almost mandatory! 

Other then that, this is a look that I def. will be wearing a lot!

Erika

My two favorite Christmas gifts

Ack I'm crap at blogging! But here I am back on the saddle again. I just wanted to post two of my favorite Christmas gifts that I received. Yes I am aware that it's been almost a month since Christmas passed but I digress..and I'm human!

 The earrings are from my boss, it is really odd calling her my boss, but she is. From the whole 2 of you that read my blog, I am a live in nanny. The reason why she gave me diamond earrings..(YES REAL DIAMOND EARRINGS) is one day we were having a conversation and I said that it's sad that I'm 30, and I don't own anything with a diamond. I wasn't hinting at anything.. it was just more of a passing thought.

Well come a few days before Christmas, and she gives me my gifts (well we exchanged) and I knew the second I saw the box, that they were Diamond earrings. I sucked in those tears so fast..:hello my name is Erika, and I hate crying in front of people: and gave her a hug. I can rightfully say now, that I am the owner of a pair of gorgeous diamond earrings! Huzzah!

The headband is from my best friend Renee, who got it in a shop in Japan. I think I know which one;)
I love that it's simple, but makes a statement. I love headbands, but sometimes I get a headache from them. With this one, I can't even feel it half the time.

I wish I could take a better picture of it, but the days haven't been too sunny here in NY. I have to work with angles before I get a decent picture. I did get a good amount of gifts this year, but I have to say these were my favorites;)

Erika

New Pieces

The holidays are fast approaching and my bank account is fast depleting. I got a bit lazy with making pieces and then shoving them into my case, never to see the light of day. I know..:hangs head: I def. need to be more productive and less of a procrastinator when it comes to listing my jewels on etsy.

So, starting the other day, I took pics and posted some new pieces on etsy.com, and here is one:

I love these earrings, I'm by no definition a hoop girl. I tend to go for the danglers, but for some reason these earrings are right up my alley, design and size wise. The stones are also gorgeous in real life, and my camera failed to capture this ::glares at camera:: I really need to get a macro lens for it.

Also who is psyched for the fall and upcoming winter! Yes, I know.. snow=headache for most people. But when you're me, you love the snow and the pudgy belly hiding sweaters that you can wear. But that's another post!