Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

My new Shu Uemura eyelash curler finally arrived!  I've been waiting for the gold one to come back, and it finally has.  I've heard this curler is the holy grail of all eyelash curlers, so I've been wanting to try it out for years.

I just couldn't bring my self to buy a new eyelash curler when my Trish McEvoy one was doing a perfectly good job, until they stopped selling the replacement pads.  Then it just wouldn't work with other replacement pads.

I've been using Diorshow Waterproof Mascara and it's the best mascara I've found yet, except by the end of the day it gets smudgy and I look like I have raccoon eyes.

My eyelashes are dead straight so I have to curl them and most mascaras are too heavy.  When I apply them they just take the curl right out.  So I am always on the look out for new mascara.  I just bought Benefit's They're Real! Mascara.  I really like a lot of the products in Benefit's line.  So let's see how this mascara works.

Free downloadable Valentine's Card!

The very stylish and retro Bethany over at The Glamourous Housewife Blog has commissioned me to make a Valentine's card for all her readers.

I painted a lady in a retro red dress for her.  Here's a little sneak peak at a portion of that painting.

So if you would like a free downloadable Valentine's card with this Lady in The Red Dress,

check out The Glamourous Housewife.

Congratulations to Suzanne Carillo, the winner of a set of my Coco Chanel notecards and ad space on Chatterblossom!

http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

Kate Spade Accessories!

"Have You Ever Wondered...?
You have a perfectly good dress for evening, but admittedly it's a bit on the plain side.  How can you look more spruced up?

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize.  Nothing elevates something simple like a necklace of brightly colored stones or shoes with a lot of lift and sparkle.  It's what you add that gives personality and style to your appearance."
- from Style by Kate Spade

(not that I think this Dolce & Gabbana dress is simple or plain!)

Style by Kate Spade available here.

*** Remember today is the last day of the Coco Chanel Flat notecard set giveaway!***

If  you haven't entered, you can enter here.

Good Luck!

Kate Spade Accessories! by debralynn5 featuring high heels

So Many Cute Valentine's Ideas!

I was on Pinterest looking for something else, when I came across all these cute Valentine's ideas.

Monster boxes for children's Valentine's.

If you want to make these you can find directions at Giggles Galore

Heart shaped cinnamon roles, Yum!

How to make them at Poppies at Play

Martha Stewart Kids Valentine's bags via Black Eiffel

Valentine's fortune cookies made from scrapbook paper.

Here's the "how to"celesterockwoodjones

Win This Giveaway - Set of Coco Chanel Notecards!

Hello everyone.  The lovely Jaime over at Chatterblossom.blogspot.com is hosting a giveaway of my Coco Chanel Flat-notecards.  The Coco Chanel perfume bottle is from one of my original watercolors.  It comes in a set of 10, paired with  10 "pink lemonade" envelopes, and tied up with a pretty pink organza ribbon.  Valentine's Day is a perfect time to send a little note to those you love!

As an added bonus, Jaime is offering one 200x200 featured ad space on her sidebar for the month!

The giveaway will only be open for one week, so get your entries in now!  The contest is open to international entries too!  A winner will be announced on Monday, Feb. 11th.

So head on over to Chatterblossom to get your entry in!   Good luck!

Favorite SAG Awards Dresses

Michelle Dochery in Vintage Chado Ralph Rucci and a new bob hair style.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture before it ripped!

Claire Danes in an asymmetrical black dress by Givenchy.

Kerry Washington in Rodarte.

Nicole Kidman in Vivienne Westwood.