7 Pieces, 7 Outifts ~ Day 2

I bought this little sleeveless trench when I was in Bordeaux a few years back.  I thought it was so cute, but then I hardly ever wear it.  I feel like it is so boxy, I have no shape when I wear it.  But then I paired it with this tie belt and voila!  I have a waist!  And I would have rather paired it with a pair of jeggings or something, but these are the jeans I have, therefore these are the jeans I am wearing.  It's called a budget.  Heard of it?  Ya, me too.

My hair is the no heat curls with a poof on top for something a bit different.  Easy and pretty, I like it.

Sleeveless trench: French store; jeans: Old Navy; Shoes: Payless; Necklace & Bracelet: gifts; Belt: came with another French shirt

So this is outfit #2 in my 7 days.  Kinda a fun remix challenge, and liked a mentioned, a little more my speed.  I don't have a great attention span...  I have started the 30x30 remix twice and haven't finished.  Yep, story of my life... 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was a whirlwind and I can't wait to tell you about it!!

7 Pieces, & Outfits ~ Intro & Day 1

We all struggle with some things.  Although I have quite a few, one of my, we'll call it imperfections, is that I have a hard time finishing what I start.  You might have noticed this since I have started 30x30 two different times.  I think day 13 might have been the furthest I have got.  But I still like challenges, more specifically with fashion and hair, so I wanted to find something that would fit my particular 'issue.'  So let's scale down the 30 items to 7 and give it a week to wear them.  What do ya think?  It's actually harder than it looks.  You should have seen me (and my husband) trying to pick the pieces. 

Here's what we came up with:

And here is my first outfit:

Once again, I am a little disappointed on the lack of bootie here.  I think the long shirt makes me look like I don't have one.  Or maybe I just don't.  So depressing.

I am happy with the way this outfit turned out.  It is cute and sophisticated yet not too fancy.  

And here's my hair.  This is no heat curls with some curling iron curls thrown in on the top.  Then I twisted it to the side and pinned it.

I hope you like it!  I am loving blogging about fashion and beauty, etc. but it can be an expensive hobby!  That is why I like to do challenges like this one, to continue to shop my closet and save us money!  Christmas is coming, however, and I have asked for my present in cash to have a little shopping spree.  Husband doesn't have to shop, I get to choose my gifts.  Sounds like a win-win to me!

Happy Saturday!

1 Item 2 Ways ~ & a Giveaway!!

We all wish our closets were fuller than they are.  But when we get creative and learn to wear the things we DO have, it's like we have a Mary Poppins closet -- it just keeps giving!
As you have probably already noticed, I like to come up with challenges that help me work with the items that I already have in my closet.  Take this cowl, for instance...   You have already seen it here and I just can't seem to get enough of it lately.  I thought I would show you a couple ways it can be worn and how I chose to pair it.

First we have classy-Devil-Wears-Prada-ish chic work outfit.  Like, I run my own fashion magazine kinda outfit.  I look like that, don't I?  Ya, Thanks. :)  Please excuse the cell phone pics, I just got home from over 24 hours of traveling and straight from the airport to the salon for my new haircut. Hey, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. 

Then I went with a more casual feeling.  Throwing some torn jeans and boots with a cute sweater I'm ready for a shopping trip downtown.  I love the casual feel of this one and I LOVE how this cowl works both ways.  Oh and did I mention that it's a hooded cowl?  Just throw that baby over your head and you gotta... hooded cowl. You get the idea.  {we're keeping in mind lack of sleep when reading this, right? Thank you.}

All warm and fuzzy waiting for my first Starbucks since leaving for France.  Cowl and a Starbucks?  That sounds like the perfect fall combination to me!

Want one yet?  I thought so!  And Alysha of The Sunshine Stitch wants one of you lucky readers to have $25 to her shop!!  Can't wait to see who wins?  Well, she is also offering my readers 20% off anything in the shop using coupon code MANOUVELLEMODE.  All you have to do is:

1.) Be a follower of Ma Nouvelle Mode {mandatory}

2.) 'Like' The Sunshine Stitch on Facebook

3.) Share this giveaway via Twitter, Facebook, or blog!

Feel free to use this tweet:

"I would love to win @thetarrpit giveaway over @natalialsimmons blog! $25 to her shop! http://bit.ly/uZEDBu"

Good Luck! 
Oh and I am choosing a winner for Smokey Eye kit in the morning, last chance to enter!

Rachel McAdams Double Braided Headband

As you're reading this, I am flying over the ocean back to California for the weekend.  Because I'm a balla like that.  Not really, but it makes me feel cool to say that.  I can't tell you just yet why I am going to Cali, unless you already know, then that's fine. If you don't, stay tuned, it's kinda fun!!

Today I have a tutorial that resembles Rachel McAdams double braided headband that you may or may not have seen floating around the internet.  It is super easy, but simple and beautiful, so I gave it a whirl!  Here is the inspiration:

And here is mine:

 I know this next picture is totally overexposed, but I thought it looked cool.  So you got to see it.  You're welcome.

 The red lips and makeup are from the e.l.f. makeup tutorial.  Love me some red lips now-a-days!  Also love this hairdo.

Mines kinda messy because I did it using the webcam as a mirror and let's just say, it's not the same.  Here is the video tutorial, I hope you like it!!

{Warning: country music ahead. Just in case you don't like it, push mute now!}

Go enter the Smokey Eye Kit Giveaway from yesterday!  It's super easy to enter, just follow here!  Winner announced Friday!  That's lots of !! I must be excited about it... haha

Now off to sleep in my comfy hotel bed.  It's so big, makes me miss my hubby for a sec.  Then I remember, alone time, and I'm good.
Happy Thursday!
 

30 Days of Beauty ~ The Smokey Eye & Giveaway!

It seems like a very popular makeup request is the smokey eye.  Probably because it looks intimidating and hard to do.  Well, I want to prove to you that it actually isn't!  Anyone can do it.  Seriously, anyone.  So what do you think?  Do you want to learn how to do a smokey eye?

Here is the outfit I paired it with.  Now, take into consideration that this was on a Sunday and we didn't leave the house.  The boys were playing games and I took this unique opportunity to play dress up!  

I like the look with the belt tied around the scarf, but this scarf is a bit too long.  So I wrapped it around my neck. Voila!  Kinda Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen chic, huh?  I liked it. 

Cool or creepy?  I can't decide...

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Now holla if you want a video tutorial of these super smokey eyes with false lashes (ya, you guessed it, I only wish those babies were real)!!  Oh wait, I got one!  And guess what, I got a little something else for ya too!

Want to win a Smokey Eye set?  

Well, I want you to!  Just so you can try it.  One winner is going to win a Smokey eye kit, shadow stick with liner, eyelashes (all from e.l.f.) and Duo glue!!

 I know you can't wait!  Let's keep it simple.  Be a follower here and gimme a shout-out whether or not you would try this look.  And then share it in some way shape or form (just let me know how you did).  That's it!! I am gonna pick a winner Friday, Good Luck!

Half up Hair knot with Tutorial

And so it begins!  30 Days of Beauty here at Ma Nouvelle Mode.  

Isn't it a pretty little button?? Thanks to my wonderful mom, who made it for me!

Now onto the month of beauty.  I am starting off with an easy hair tutorial. So easy it is actually less than 5 minutes.  There's a video and everything.  This can be worn by medium to long length hair.

I also had to add an outfit in there.  As you might have noticed, I love my winter boots.  I think they go with everything and no one can tell me otherwise!  I also love this top I bought during a huge sale that France has one time a year.  It was cheap and cute and comfortable. Yes please!

Boots: Carlos Santana; Leggings: Target; Shirt/dress: French store; Bracelet: Tiffany's; Necklace: Target; Ring:  c/o NS Pottery

Wow, kinda a range there, huh?  Tiffany's bracelet and Target necklace?  Yep, that's how I roll.  And the Tiffany's bracelet is probably the most expensive piece of jewelry I own aside from my wedding ring.  So truth be told ~ Target is how I roll.

LOVING my beautiful NS Pottery ring. 

{I'm linking to one similar, mine's not available anymore. Cuz it's mine :)} 

So if you have a minute, watch the video and learn how to do this half up hair knot!  I also give some tips on how to get the curls.  I hope you enjoy!


Thank you for stopping by!  I have so much more in store for you, I hope to see you again soon!

I am going to be linking this to all my parties on my linky page!