Month: November 2012

Gift Giving at Any Budget

(insert some cute kids singing Jingle Bells all decked out in their holiday best)

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Who am I kidding?
Of course you have, you guys are professionals!

In case you’re a last minute shopper or just waiting to get some free time (and extra money) I’ve put together a guide to gift giving at any budget. Sounds cool, right?!  Well, I did tons of research…including Twitter polls asking everyone what they’d enjoy getting as a gift.  That spawned plenty of inappropriate adult answers LOL but I did manage to shuffle through those and come up with this:  guys like gadgets, games and anything. Ladies tend to like things they can wear.  I pretty much agree with those results, being a lady and all.

Let’s get started, shall we….

 For The Saver:  ($100 & under)
 
Perfect stocking stuffers from Bath & Body Works
Kmart Fashion & Comfy PJ’s

 

Available at Nordstrom
For The Spender ($100 & up):
This mini gift guide may come in handy for those of you out there still looking or just starting to look for the perfect gift.  Me, personally, kind of easy to shop for…just remember these things, shoes size 8, ring size 7, white or yellow gold, puppies, pink, and leather.  That’s Rena (me) in a nutshell! See, not too crazy and easy to shop for! *I do have a Paypal account* [email protected] *cough cough*
HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Hump Day Haircut

Good afternoon stylish sweets!!

Hope your holiday/turkey day/rest day/whatever you had the previous week!  Mine was absolutely delightful!  I was able to get a haircut (if you follow me on Twitter, you saw the hair falling pics), enjoyed and cried at the Detroit Lions football game during that awful call and horrendous overtime loss.  Oh and I can’t forget the yummy food we cooked and stuffed our faces with…pretty sure I gained about 16 pounds during this one week LOL!  Back to the diet drawing board.

Anywho, while I was away from blogging this week, I managed to do a little bit of shopping (not a lot like I wanted to because a girl has bills and a vacation to save for!) and NO, I did NOT participate in Black Friday.  Normally, my mother and I go out in the madness just to be in the spirit but this year we decided waaaay before that Friday we weren’t gonna go out in the craziness.  Thank goodness for that because it seems as though Black Friday is losing its’ luster of holiday spirit and becoming more about people fighting over televisions and Barbies.

I know I’m probably sounding like an old lady who yells “Hey you kids, get off my lawn!” haha I promise I’m still young.  Just want to be able to enjoy the holiday season and shop like it should be done…safely.

OK, I know you’re dying to see my new haircut so here it is…(plus a little bit of filter because I was a tad shiny and sleep deprived on Thanksgiving game day… don’t shame me)
 
 
Yes, I have bangs!! And a two-inch trim off the bottom!  Scary day guys, scary day but I made it through the hair shears snipping in my ear…whew!
 
 
 
 

Morning Linkage

Morning Linkage is back so grab your coffee!  Here are your scoops for today…

Halle Berry, Halle Berry! These Men Love Them Some Halle Berry! ~ TMZ

Our beloved Anna Wintour Has A Crush On Who?! ~ Huffington Post

Katt Williams Just Can’t Stay Out Of Trouble! ~ Bossip

Sam Sung Works At Apple! ~ Huffington Post

Adorable Alert: Dannielynn Birkhead Is Modeling for Guess, Just Like Her Mommy! ~ E! Online

What Celebs Must Have Style That We Must Get! ~ US Weekly

Blog To Check Out! ~ sweetpeazcorner.blogspot.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel right now!  Finally, in my bed after the craziest week known to man and going to see NFL football live in a few hours…pretty happy chick here!  I won’t bore you with my ramblings, simply because I can barely keep my eyes open to type this lol!  I hope everyone is having a wonderful time with family and friends while stuffing your faces with everything your diet tells you not to eat!
Hugs and Love
Rena xo

Holiday Hell Week

Hey stylish sweets!

I’m a little late posting today, sorry about that.  I’ve been running around town like a crazy woman getting ready for Thursday aka Thanksgiving.  Having to buy things on a day that most of your time will be spent in the city, at a football game, on a holiday is quite hectic!  Tradition for my family is to attend the Detroit Lions NFL game on Thanksgiving, then come home, pig out and get ready to watch the evening games.  Sounds like fun, right?  Oh, it is absolutely amazing, that is until you realize you actually have to have all the food cooked before Thursday, things bought and prepared, instructions wrote carefully for those waiting at home, the crazy people driving, the nut jobs out shopping oh and yea…your own sanity!

Needless to say, I’m already exhausted.  Today was the first day I was actually able to relax and enjoy my bed for a few hours.  It didn’t last long but damn it, it felt delightful!  So, with that said…this will definitely be a light week for posting.  I’m gonna try to post my holiday recipes and a few other things but I’m not making any promises…I’m only one woman people!

Anywho..

In case I don’t post lol I hope that all of you have a wonderful week filled with full tummies!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Curvy Beauty: Tatubaby




We still need to come up with a great catch phrase for these posts!  When I say “we” I, Rena, really mean me LOL!  Til then it’s gonna be Sexy Saturday or Sultry Saturday.
Meet
photographed
by
 
 
 
 
I love tattoos.  I love curves.  I love the female body.
This pic embraces everything I love about a woman with curves.
OH and she’s an incredible tattoo artist!
We need to meet haha!
 
 
 
Enjoy your Saturday stylish sweets!

The Twilight Saga: The Cast Then and Now

 
Ok, I may know what you’re thinking…
What? Why?  Is she?
LOL, yes I am.
 
 I’ve seen all of the Twilight series. The first film happened to be on network television one night while I was at home bored so I tuned in.  It was pretty awful acting from a movie buffs point of view. Give the directors points because it intrigued me enough to find out what happened in the next film.  The rest is, shall we say, history!  Don’t kill me Twihards, Twihearts and other Twilight lovers, I enjoy the actors very much!  If you’re still here reading with me and haven’t clicked away, thanks!  We can probably go see a movie together one day!
 




Since this is one of the biggest movie releases of the holiday season (next to my ultimate favorite Skyfall) it’s only fitting that we take a look at a few of the cast members that have grown on me through the years.
 
Taylor Lautner
 
Then 2008 & Now 2012
 
 
 
Kristen Stewart
 
Then 2008 & Now 2012
 
Now, this ensemble needed a couple snapshots of its’ own!  K.Stew…I think I love you!  Everyone has either stated they love or hate this lace jumper.  I believe she pulls it off!  Style is what you make it, she wore this with confidence and it shows!
 
Designer: Zuhair Murad
 
 
 
Robert Pattinson
 
Then 2008 & Now 2012
 
 
 
The Couple
 
Then 2008 & Now 2012
The Threesome Together
Then 2009 & Now 2012
 
(all photos above are courtesy of Getty Images)
 




 
Now can you see how these three have grown on me?!  After looking at all these pics, I’m kinda in the mood for a little nibble! (That’s a vampire joke…nevermind)
 
Happy Movie Going!
 
 

Morning Linkage: Cup 22

It’s Friday! We made it!

This week…little hectic for yours truly.  Hope you guys had a good week! Can you BELIEVE Thanksgiving is next Thursday?! I.Am.Freaking.Out.  Seriously don’t have everything I need to cook.  Anywho, I’ll save all of those ramblings for next week…get your coffee and read the news! Remember, if you have a blog or site and want it to be listed in “Morning Linkage” just let me know 🙂

Bloggers

The Joys of Coconut Oil! ~ PixelBoo / StylishGeek

Malala Day! ~ Organised Clutter

Dose of Sports & Such! ~ A Good Sports Hang

News, Entertainment & Style

Channing Tatum….Sexiest Man Alive! ~ People

Patti Stanger has something to say about Mr. and Mrs. J. Timberlake! ~ Reality TV Magazine

No Comment: Jenny McClendon/ Masche from “Raising Sextuplets” is pregnant…..Again! ~ Imperfect Women

General Motors (GM) wants to have 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017! ~ Motor Trend

Guide to 30 Fashionable Men! ~ StyleCaster

Dump Trump or Up Trump?! ~ Fashionista

Designer Spotlight: Karen Kane

UPDATE:

Remember way back when I posted a few styles that were on trend?  Think back to the post about tassels.  Yes, this post right H E R E!  There was a designer that I have yet to try in that post… Karen Kane.  Well, her fall line is rolling out and I’m quite shocked!  That may be good AND bad at the same damn time.
 
Here’s what I like:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Those are cute versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched all year round…minus the fur vest of course.  Those are the items you ladies need to go for.  You want to have something in closet (especially if it was over $100) that can be worn more than one time a year or one weekend.  Think, classic pieces.
 
 
 




 
 
I’d really like for designers that attempt to give clothes for curvy girls to give us the same quality and effort that they give to the smaller sizes!  Just because it looks good on the woman with no curves doesn’t mean that same print, pattern or color will look good on curves. Don’t think that’s asking for too much.
 
 
 
There’s a gorgeous mult-sequin dress that I’d kill to have from Karen Kane but its not for curves.  Not yet anyway.
 
UPDATE:  Multi-sequin dress is NOW AVAILABLE for plus sizes!