Not so much linkage as it is news
Look at all of this L O V E!
Regardless of your vote, you gotta admit, that is one GORGEOUS and ADORABLE First Family.
Barack Obama Elected to Second Term
Author: Rena
Election 2012: Red, White, & Blue Plus Size Fashion
Time to cast your vote!!
I don’t want to get too preachy or start sounding like a feminist or civil rights leader here today BUT please make sure you get out and vote today! We as women weren’t able to vote not too long ago and especially many of us who are African American. There’s no need to give a history lesson either. Given this opportunity to vote in a democracy you better believe I’m at the polls on election day!
I VOTED!
(Notice the Oxblood polish!)
Here’s a question for you…what are you wearing to the polls?
I simply wore sweats and Nike’s seeing as though my polling location is reachable via a trail through the woods behind my cul-de-sac. Seriously, the elementary school where I vote is just a short walk away so I rolled out of bed bright-eyed and bushy tailed early in the morning *cough cough* 11 am to vote! If I had the time and the energy at 7am to be camera ready, definitely would’ve put together a fabulous ensemble worthy of any politician (not a pants suit).
Of course this had me thinking…”What would I wear to vote and be patriotic in November?” Hmmm…ok first thought, Stars and Stripes but not Fourth of July…muted deep dark colors…YES!
Morning Linkage: Cup 21
Good ELECTION morning stylish sweets! Have your coffee…then GO VOTE!
Fashion + Politics = A Force To Be Reckoned With! ~ Fashionista
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are Expecting! ~ InStyle
See Kristen Bell’s Baby Bump! ~ E! Online
(BTW…I love her so this may be the first celeb pregnancy I pay attention to)
Snooki sans the make-up and she’s Adorable with her son! ~ People
Lil Wayne Lost His Lawsuit…surprise! ~ TMZ
You Sit Too Much! ~ Huffington Post Health
Britney Vs. Lufti! ~ People
Lady Gaga Reacts the Wrong Way To Adele about Weight Issues! ~ Huffpost Style
Feeling Techie: iPad Mini Vs. Samsung Note II
Technology geeks and fans and lovers unite!! It’s been awhile since I’ve shared some techie news or a new gadget. Today just feels like the perfect time to find out what’s coming out or recently been released. Personally, I’m in the tech market for a new camera and possibly a new phone. I’d like something that has all of those things in one because I carry enough stuff around with me on a daily basis, adding a bulking camera isn’t really on the list. Although, if I found the perfect camera that wasn’t as bulky that would allow me to take great pics for you guys to see then I’m jumping on it!!
So, what electronic thingy-ma-bobbit-jiggits are hot in these gadget streets these days? Well, let’s take a looksie shall we…
iPad mini
Apple has seriously lost their minds! An iPad mini? Like, there’s an iPhone and the iPad ..do you really need a mini version? It’s just odd and it totally reminds me of this SNL skit…hilarious about the iPod invisa which is basically just an obsolete model of a just released iPod! http://www.myvideo.de/watch/417313/IPod_Invisa (that’s a German site, apparently NBC revokes all copies of their programming…um note to NBC execs, give us permission to show your funny sh!t.) Now, I can see, if you don’t own either of those Apple products, fine…the mini looks perfect for purse toting. I’m not judging, just saying…owning all three of those together seems a bit well a lot redundant.
However, if you’d like to purchase the iPad mini, it’ll be released mid-November starting out with a price tag of $329 (regular iPad goes for $499 as comparison)
Anywho…the commercial is cute!
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Samsung is really trying to take over the world and I’m ok with that! This might be the product for me! It seriously does everything I need it to do. It’s a tablet, phone, camera and web wave surfer. Researching products for this post has actually helped me out with choosing my new gadget! The commercial doesn’t do it any justice (well not for me because I am NOT a Lebron fan or a Miami Heat fan…NBA basketball for those non sports fans.)
This should allow me to just have ONE device to carry with me everyday without having to lug around a backpack AND a purse. I just hope the software can hold up to the workload I want to use it for and more importantly will this become obsolete if they come up with a better software.
Going for $369 with TMobile after rebates and incentives.
Dangit nabbit man…the agony of making a tech decision…this is definitely harder than buying a pair of shoes!
Music Monday: Watch The Duck
Hey there stylish sweets! Hope everyone had a great weekend! My days were spent relaxing and watching football and visiting family aka what I do every weekend. Figured we could start this week off with a little bit of music. Sounds good, right?! Right!
Morning Linkage: Cup 20
Good morning stylish sweets!!
Yeeeea ummm about the lack of posts this week……things have been hectic! I’ve had meetings and appointments almost everyday! The most important one took place on Thursday, lunch and shopping with my Mom aka MomO! I’m her only child and she’s my only mom so we just have to take advantage of these days. Speaking of days, it’s November HELLO! Where is 2012?! Can I get a couple months back just relive a few moments? Loving the fall temps but definitely not looking forward to the winter and its’ single digits.
While I’m thinking of weather…hope all my east coast readers and followers are doing ok. I checked on a few that are on twitter…Sandy really did a number to the coast! I’m in Michigan and we even got a piece of what she had to offer: 30mph, 50mph and 75mph winds! YES! Living on the top floor of a building didn’t make it any more fun. But my thoughts and warm heart definitely goes out you guys that were in the direct line of the hurricane.
Wasn’t too sure about what to post after typing all of that…you guys know I ramble lol so I’ll just give you your morning links for your coffee! 😉
News & Entertainment:
Helping Those In Need! ~ Red Cross
Country Music Awards Happened Last Night! ~ CMT
A Beard and a Little Leather looks GOOD on Edward OOPS! I meant Robert Pattinson! ~ Vogue Italia
Speaking of Robert Pattinson, check out what he and Kristen Stewart wore for Halloween! ~ E! Online
UGG’s Yes, UGG Australia…may be Having Some Money Trouble! ~ Huffington Post
Bloggers Edition:
How To Pump Up Your Kicks! ~ Sweet Peaz Corner
Spotted…I Heart Heels Blogger in Printed Jeans (looove)! ~ I Heart Heels
Inside a Bloggers Apartment! ~ Chiffon Soufle
Style Bonus:
Hot Topic is Selling What Now? BTW…I’m kinda liking it! ~ YouTube
Designer Rachel Roy Is Seriously My Fave IG’er EVER! ~ RR’s Twitter (which links to her Instagram…love love)
Best Dressed…Well You Can Vote! ~ Vogue
Ok, that’s all for now my stylish fashionistas and my fave guys! Hope you have a delightful morning and I’ll try my bestest to catch a break and return with something special over the weekend!
OH…before I go…
~~DON’T FORGET TO VOTE~~
It’s NOT Halloween….yet, But it sure is fall!
You’re thinking…it IS Halloween! Well, that’s true but what if you’re really not that into Halloween, now you’re wondering what you’re going to do. You could be like me and just sick of looking at everyone’s pictures of how drunk they were at this costume party over the weekend *cough cough* Instagram.
If you’re in Michigan…we tend to be lucky this time of year because there are sooo many things for us to do in the fall. Especially if you have kids in your house! That’s kind of where I’m limited for certain fall activities…I’m rugrat free which I love dearly! It’s just me and my furry babies.
Anywho, when I was younger and even occasionally now, we (as in my family or school field trips as a kid) would take trips to the apple orchard and cider mills. Talking about a 9 out of 10 on the fun-o-meter! Ok, that was an exaggeration but it is something cool to do that isn’t the normal weekend shopping, pizza party or
A few things to do that aren’t costume related…unless you have one of those kids that like to wear a fireman’s hat or a princess tutu everyday. I see those kids quite often…I’m positive I’ll have one that likes to wear rain boots in the middle of July. Haha, I’m rambling!
Here’s the list:
Wiards Orchard
Ypsilanti, MI
Hayrides, Cider, Donuts, Night Terror Hayrides, Apple & Pumpkin Picking
Fall Color Tours
Check for your area
Tour the wonderful colors around the Great Lakes
Haunted Theatre
10/30 & 10/31 8-9pm
Detroit, MI
Those are just a few things to do this week! I’ll keep everyone posted of anything that screams excitement in 40 degree weather lol! Enjoy!
There Will Be Blood! Spooky Bloody Halloween DIY Nail Art
Yes! Blood!
Well…pretend blood…on my nails.
Happy Almost Halloween!
It’s Mani Monday!
I spent the weekend trying to figure out what type of Halloween nail art I could come up with that wasn’t too hard. See, I love DIY’ing my nails but sometimes I get a tad too ambitious and things get a little crazy…I think it’s the polish fumes.
So this idea popped up! It started with…
“How about I just do black and silver and make a spider and web?”
“Naaah that’s entirely too complicated for a Saturday afternoon.”
“Hmm, you could do something red, ooh like blood!”
“Oooh! Dripping blood like you just killed something!”
“Yes, that’s it!”
Unhuh…that was my entire thought bubble….hey, when creativity happens, we just go with the flow! 🙂
Now, moving on to the actual mani…step by step with pictures for all to see!
What I used:
1.
Brush (this came in a set of 10 for around $6 at Sally Beauty)
Julep-Trina Turk Edition in Delauney (red)
Julep- Leslie (black sparkle)
Confetti-White Wedding
2.
Confetti- Silver Slippers
Julep Silver Glitter
Julep Quick Dry Nail Drops
1.
a. Start by painting nails with base color (here I used 3 coats white and 2 coats black sparkle for accent nail)
Don’t worry about clean up til you’re all done…things always get messy!
2.
a. On the white nails: place a drop of red polish in a scattered pattern only to mid-nail.
I put a big drop so the end result would give me a 3D effect.
b. Let nails dry just a tad then take nail brush (dipped in red polish) and pull polish from the dot to the tip of the nail.
c. Paint rest of the nail tip with red.
d. Do the exact steps with the accent nail. In my case, black with silver drops.
Seal with a clear top coat…and quick dry drops.
And VOILA!
I call these “Blood Splattered”
Think I’m all set to walk into the building with blood on my hands haha!
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Okie dokie trick-or-treaters…what are you dressing up as?
Colors of the Season: Plus Size Fall Fashion with a little Fall Photography
Apparently, it’s fall but I’m not completely sure “fall” got that memo! Yesterday it was over 77 degrees and humid (believe me, my hair officially hates me now) and today the high is supposed to be 50! I think the weather Gods are on vacation. Have I told you guys I live in Michigan? I should be wrapping a scarf around my neck by now. Once I get out sweaters, I’m ready to put them on…not so fast says mother nature.
Speaking of weather…hoping all my southern and east coast sweets in the states are safe with the “Frankenstorm” coming and all.
This is what “fall” looks like here…bright, colorful and full of…leaves.
I took these pictures while driving in Canton, Michigan and it definitely looks as though the fall season is in full bloom
(I was the passenger this day…safety first!)
The colors of the season are amazing!
Absolutely inspiring to be exact.
Wonder what colors I can find in stores…definitely need some gold, deep reds and maybe emerald. Fall essentials in 2012!
Shopaholics rejoice!
1. Splendid Mixed Media Top $98 Nordstrom
2. Studded Snakeskin Print Blouse $39.50 Ashley Stewart
3. Sejour Corduroy Jacket $88 Nordstrom
4. Seven7 Baroque Jeans $99.95 Lane Bryant
5. Ingenue Paisley Print Dress $89.99 Saint Bustier
6. Michael Kors Zip Campshirt $94.50 Nordstrom
1. Skinny Jeans $59.95 Lane Bryant
2. Ribbed Sweater $19.50 Ashley Stewart
3. Mynt Faux Leather Moto Jacket $188 Nordstrom
4. Ralph Lauren Polo $65 Nordstrom
5. Kenneth Cole Faux Wrap Top $89.50 Nordstrom
Pants $99.50 Nordstrom
6. Michael Kors Zip Campshirt $94.5 Nordstrom
1. Baby Phat Sweater Dress $59 Macy’s
2. American Rag Double Breasted Jacket $69 Macy’s
3. ING Colorblocked Shirt $39.99 Macy’s
4. DKNY Python Jeggings $89 Lane Bryant
5. Mynt Faux Leather Moto Jacket $188 Nordstrom
6. Pink Rose Striped Sweater Tunic $50.99 Macy’s
Pretty amazing colors, right?! If I had shopping money this month, I’d have an armful of bags right about now! If you can get out and shop…have fun for me!
xo Rena
Morning Linkage: Cup 19
Welcome to Friday, stylish sweets!!
This week felt like it went by fast! Like super fast! I’m gauging this on the fact that I have entirely too much to do next week and it all begins in just a couple days. Not looking forward to that at all! This may be sort of a heads up (next week posts could be few and far between…sorry in advance) Don’t fret…trust me, I love doing this so nothing will really keep me away.
Think I’m starting to ramble…yea, definitely rambling! Here’s your morning scoops of linkage!
Joe Simpson, yes Jessica and Ashley Simpson’s dad…he’s gay?! ~ Radar Online
Eva Longoria is, um, single…again! ~ TMZ
Donald Trump must be bored! ~ NY Daily News
Christina Aquilera was offered to be a plus-size what?! ~ Huffington Post
Taylor Swift and the Kennedy boy are splitsville! ~ ABC News
Kim Kardashian is rocking a huge rock! ~ E! Online
Hope everyone enjoys the weekend! Remember if you’d like to be included in the Morning Linkage posts, just let me know (here at CurvesandCoffee.com or by email or on Twitter or Facebook!) I’d love to feature more blogs, personal sites of any topic.
Have fun!
xo Rena