Thursday, July 29, 2010

Getting to Know You! Getting to Know Allllll About You!

Getting to know you, Getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, Getting to hope you like me. Getting to know you, Putting it my way, But nicely, You are precisely, My cup of tea.....okay, enough singing show tunes.
My dear friends, I love all of your comments, I read all of your blogs, I'm Facebook friends with some of you, and I email others....BUT I want to get to know you MORE!! Yes- more!! So please, copy and paste this little fill-in-the-blank in a comment below with your answers.


Name:
State where you live:
Where do you like to shop most?
Why did you start blogging?
What's your favorite feature on LLP?
What's your favorite drug store make-up find?
What's your favorite splurge for make-up?
How would you describe your style?
Are you married? Single? Have a bf/gf?
Are you a member of a sorority, which one?
If you had to wear one outfit forever, and it would magically be appropriate for every event, what would it be?

I'll even go first:


Name: Kristen
State where you live: California, originally from Utah so I like to represent both
Where do you like to shop most? Nordstrom, Target, and Forever 21
Why did you start blogging? I love reading other blogs, fashion, make-up etc. I have a lot to say and needed an outlet that was easier than journaling. Plus, I'm pretty sure people were sick of hearing my unsolicited advice about how to better improve their style/look/life. LOL.
What's your favorite feature on LLP? Well, since I write all of the posts, I like them all! It's a lot of fun coming up with new posts and can sometimes be challenging writing style posts for a celebrity whose style I don't necessarily relate to. I LOVE doing reviews and finding great buys that I love and sharing it with others. I also love hearing everyone's feedback and reviews of some of products or how a product I like was different for them.
What's your favorite drug store make-up find? The one thing I HAVE to have is my Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara, it's the best!
What's your favorite splurge for make-up? I would have to say anything MAC, but I especially love their eyeshadows. Other brands I like too, but the MAC ones last so much longer on me.
How would you describe your style? Hmmm....I would say my style is a combination of the basics (solids, neutral colors, never go out of style items) and trends. I like to wear my everyday items with trendy pieces in the hopes that I don't have too many OOTD where I have to ask myself "What the H was I thinking?". I would also say that my style is a bit daring, I like bold items that can only be worn a few times because they're memorable and my friends often tell me that some of my outfits are "only you could pull that off Kris"
Are you married? Single? Have a bf/gf? I'm still in the single household, but will soon enter the married one on May 7, 2010 and the Fiance and I have been together for 2.5 years.
Are you a member of a sorority, which one? I'm a member of Chi Omega and it was the best experience, I would do college over again in a heartbeat!
If you had to wear one outfit forever, and it would magically be appropriate for every event, what would it be? Jean shorts, a white tank, and my Rainbow flip flops So comfortable and easy to wear.

Now pretty little ladies (and guys out there), please tell me a bit about yourself, I'm dying to hear! Even if you don't answer every question, just the one that suits you.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Celeb Inspiration: Zoe Saldana

With her recent upswing of her career and blockbuster hits, Zoe has been on fire with her red carpet choices. Zoe is daring, edgy, but always balances that with a feminine touch. She is one of Hollywood's most fashion forward females, never too over the top, but just tip toing over the edge of too much and just right. Even though she definitely has a specific style, she's never boring. Instead, she's always showing her versatility with new colors, prints, and cuts. Even her hair and make-up choices are continually changing.  I admire when Hollywood's finest can't be pigeon holed into the same old thing when it comes to fashion and beauty, it's about taking risks, trying something new and having fun.


Fashion Forward- Love that Zoe is continually pushing the envelope with these structural dresses, trends, etc. She's always changing it up and taking some definite fashion risks.
 


Feminine- Even at her girliest, Zoe mixes in some masculine touches of her inner tom boy with bold cuts, tough shoes, choice of color or bold accents.



Casual- Miss Saldana (although recently engaged, so I may have to update her  last name!) has a very sleek and slim figure and she dresses to show off her best assets- her long legs! Take a look at how skinny jeans and heels bring the most attention to one of her best features. Many of these outfits would be great to copy for work, showers, hot dates, and brunch with your girlfriends. Zoe's more casual looks are simple, clean cut and body hugging to accentuate her tiny frame.


What's your favorite look? I personally love her feminine looks with tough touches. Any suggestions for future celebrity inspirations?