Author: Rena

Morning Linkage: Cup 23

Good morning stylish sweets!!

Slowly but definitely surely getting back into the swing of regular life sans the sadness.  This was a trippy week…did I tell you guys how I won Ebay auction(s) that I totally forgot I even put bids on?!  Yea…trippy.  LOL all is good and I shall enjoy my spoils when they arrive.  Think I’m gonna start selling stuff…seriously need to make more room in my shoe closet, things are getting out of hand in there. Plus, I might be moving so downsizing should start now!  That’s a whole different story for another day.

Anywho…

Grab your coffee and bagel and get linked up!!



A slideshow of the top 10 Curvy Models! ~ Complex

Snakes on a Plane but not in the movie theaters. Real life people! ~ CNN Travel

NFL Star had his car stolen and taken on a trip around the city! ~ IndyStar

Jenna Bush-Hager is reportedly pregnant! ~ Dailymail UK

Being homeless in college, it can happen! ~ Huffington Post Women

The best sample boxes delivered to your door! ~ Fashionista

Apparently, every woman is curvy. Interesting! ~ NY Mag The Cut

See DiCaprio and Foxx looking good as usual for Django screening! ~ Just Jared

Enjoy your hump day!!

 

Winters Bright Lights: Don’t Go Drab This Winter

Just because it’s December, doesn’t mean you have to feel grumpy!  Heck, you don’t even have to look frumpy! This winter, add some color to your wardrobe!  I’ve compiled a group of colorful things from sweaters to shoes for you to enjoy this winter.  Easy as grandmas apple pie! These bright lights are perfect as an accessory or as your main style statement…either way you’re going to stand out and outshine everyone!

Winters Bright Lights

1. Sephora Collection Rouge Cream Lipstick in Love Test – $12 – Sephora.com

2. Kate Spade New York Striped Pom pom Hat – $59 – Bloomingdales.com

3. Dirty Laundry Game Face Green – $35.99 – Zappos.com

4. Giuseppe Zanotti Sneakers – $775 – Nordstrom

5. Kate Spade New York Colorblock Chunky Scarf – $103 – Bloomingdales.com

6. Longchamp Satchel Gatsby Sport – $1,155 – Bloomingdales.com

7. Type Z Yumiko Purple Platform Pumps – $47.99 – Zappos.com

8. Coach Legacy Leather Duffle – $348 – Coach.com

9.  Button Down Cardigan – $28 – JcPenney

10. Calvin Klein Plus Moto Jacket – $90 – Bloomingdales

11. Multicolored Bangle Bracelets – $8 – JcPenney

12. Illesteva Leonard II Sunglasses – $260 – Barneys

13. Kate Spade New York Argyle Scarf – $106 – Bloomingdales

14. Kate Spade New York Pow Pow Mittens – $68 – Bloomingdales

As a fan-girl of all things bright and cheerful, I loved browsing my favorite shopping sites and seeing an array of colors that tickled my fancy.  There’s just something about a pop of color in the winter that screams, I’m having a good day and I love it!

Hope you enjoy and as always… Happy Shopping!

Wrapped In Warmth

December is here, you guys!
It doesn’t feel like it but it’s really December.
Seriously, I checked the calender before I started writing.
Even though it’s 60 degree or maybe even hotter where you are in the world…it’s still somehow December. If the weather hasn’t turned chilly or cold…I’m sure we’ll all be in for it really really soon. This means it is time to wrap up, bundle up the kiddos, cuddle and light a fire.  With that said, I’m your girl if you need help finding things to wear in December!
Hardest thing to find: a winter coat
Let me just say, if you’ve got boobs, meaning anything over a C-cup…finding the perfect coat is harder than trying to find the perfect guy (BTW, he doesn’t exist ladies…no one is perfect.) Good thing there’s tons of men, I mean coats out there 😉  You’re gonna need a coat that zips, buttons, ties or something, because the temps this season will make your teeth chatter or so my weatherman says.
Guess what?!  I’m going to introduce you to some cute coats at different price levels (as per the usual here).
Available at Target
$45 (On sale 12/3, check local store or web)
Available at Macy’s
$29
Available at Kmart
$59
Available at Dr. Jays
$41
Available at Lane Bryant
$139
Available at Alight
$79
Available at The Avenue
$49
Available at The Avenue
$69
Available at The Avenue
$79
Available at Bloomingdales
$413
Available at Bloomingdales
$413
Available at Talbots
$389
Available at Macy’s
$239 (On sale 12/3)
Clearly, there’s an exhausting list of coats out there but hopefully this quick link shows you where to get started.
Happy Shopping!

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* curvesandcoffee@gmail.com *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