I told you guys I was going to post a quick OOTD video to try out the style and see what you think! ^_^

The video is really short because I recorded it before I went off to work. The weather has really been cooling down lately so layers are definitely a necessity. I don't enjoy feeling cold but I must say, I adore Fall fashion and playing around with layers during this season more than any other because you can see all of the fun elements of an outfit without being burdened by heat or huge coats.

To kick things off, here is an outfit that my coworker Jason (who is very into comics) said looked like the colors of a thousand villains, bright violet and acid green. ;D Considering my big MAC Venomous Villains haul I ordered last night, it only seemed appropriate that I post this today!



 I also wanted to show a close-up of the eye makeup. Not because it's anything fancy but the opposite, actually! Only 1 eyeshadow. That being said, this is one of the coolest eyeshadows I've ever used.
The color is Rock & Republic's Lawsuit which is a reddish-brown with a green flash. I love the complexity of the color. :D


Okay, let me know your thoughts of the OOTD format in the comments. Do you think the video adds anything? Is it easier to process fashion information when there's only 1 outfit? Is this eyeshadow color cool or what? ^_~

Peace!

There were sooo many people who had asked me to do a tutorial for the purple gradient nails from my BoA Game Inspired makeup tutorial so I wanted to show you guys how I did it here, as a follow-up to my Basic Nail Polish Application Tutorial post.


Products mentioned:

OPI - Who Needs A Prince?
The Face Shop - random purple glitter polish
Zoya - Roxy
Covergirl Boundless Color - Disco Dazzle
Seche Vite top coat

It looks a bit goopy in this close-up pic but it definitely looked smoother in person. My coworker said they looked like vampire nails so I suppose it's only appropriate with October almost being here. ;)

I like how my right hand turned out better than my left. Gloopy left is the photo above, but the much smoother right hand is below. Pretty bizarre considering I'm right-handed but I can be fairly ambidextrous when it comes to nail art! It must be all the practice. ^_~ The real key is making the first layer really translucent because it's easier to blend the dark parts than to blend in the light color.

Disclaimer: All items mentioned in this post were purchased by me. Some affiliate links are included in this post.

Hey everyone! If you follow me on Twitter you'll know I've been battling coughs for the last few days so I've decided to visit to my backlog of images for today's post. I know I promised a while ago that I would post a "dressier" counterpart to my Summer Fashion Part 1 post so I better get this up before it starts freezing outside!

To start off, I'll ease you in with a transition-y outfit that worked well at my cold office. I'm always wearing cardigans since I can easily put it on or take it off depending on how freezing the air conditioning is that day, and this thick-knit grey one is very on-trend for fall. I added a gold bow pin to give it some extra detail. The girly touch plus the ruffles on the floral tank made me feel quite pretty.


I flipping adore these patent heels from Pretty Small Shoes. They have the perfect almond toe and aren't too high or low, plus I bought them during the summer sale they had. Still pricey for me, but for fitting my tiny feet it was worth it! They have been squeaking on me lately though. Anyone have good tips to fix that?


This dress you'll probably recognize if you follow Alterations Needed because she posted the same one in black recently (which was too small for her and subsequently bought by me :D). She actually bought the dress because I bought this one first, so it just goes to show you how late I've been posting things AND how tiny I actually am. Oops. Anyway, I am pretty much obsessed with this dress.

For some reason I feel really awesome when I find things that look better on me than the model. These girls look depressed!



And a closer view + the back to show extra detail. The eyelet lace over pink is adorable, plus it has layers of folded material at the waist band create a pretty belt. I even think the weird pooch at the back is cute, almost like a bustle. I'm probably just weird and it's probably just weird too but I like it. ^_^


I know I showed this before, but I adore my Ekilove necklace and I wear it all the time. :D Sometimes simple accessories speak loudly too.


Another transitional outfit! Mustard yellow is really big for Fall, and I really love how it looks on Asian skintones especially. I was so stoked when I got this eyelet skirt in and it fit so well. It's too bad white can't be worn as often in the Fall season because it's one of my favorite colors to wear. I'll miss it!

I told you guys I'd be listing some 32A bras (and even 1 32AA) for sale. These are all brand new or nearly new. Sad for me and my 28B boobies, awesome for you 32A ladies! I only have a few up but if the sale goes well, I may add more.


If you aren't sure if you are a true 32A please check out my Bra Fitting 101 post before purchasing. Happy shopping! ;)

What do you think?

Screencaps I took of Dara in 2ne1's "Clap Your Hands"


And my take on the look in photos:

Ahhh, it's such a beautiful Saturday! Sometimes I wish the weather would always stay this for the Fall: 74 with a high of 80, sunshine, blue skies, and mild enough for lightweight cardigans and flip flops. It really seems like it went from BLAZING HOT summer to Fall in a matter of one week where I live! But hey, that's midwest weather for you. ;)

I'm not complaining, but I do want to soak it up while it lasts. As soon as October hits, I'll be grasping my legwarmers and wool jackets for dear life! I much prefer the heat to the cold because I'm a weenster like that.

So getting back on topic, I've had an interesting time with my nails lately. This last 2 months I've gone polish-less (GASP!) for more than I have in the last whole year. Really bizarre, but I just haven't always found the time on my weekends to reapply something fun. Hopefully that will change as the weather cools since I'll want to be inside and warm up all day. ^.^

For those of you who are used to having naked nails and wanted a tutorial for a good polish application technique -- base, polish, and topcoat included -- here is how I apply nail polish.


Products mentioned in this video:

* Seche Natural - this is a nail treatment but it works well as a basecoat. I also have and love Seche Clear. (similar here and here)
* OPI Who Needs A Prince? - sheer-ish cute, red-flash pearly pale pink. needs 3 or 4 coats to be opaque, but is SO PRETTY when opaque. (other pale pinks I love here and here)
* Seche Vite - my HG top coat. Basically, this is the magic product that keeps polish on way longer, dries faster, and makes it super shiny. LOVE!

Here is a pic of the final look I did right after the basic polish application. The tutorial for this purple gradient nail art will be coming up very shortly.


Hope you are all having a wonderful, relaxing weekend in these short weeks before the weather changes once again (unless you live in Cali or FL, or a mild-weather country in which case, I shake my fist at you!)

Don't forget to join the giveaway for a free TLBC bra & panty set and I'll talk to you guys soon. ^_^

Disclaimer: All items mention in this video were purchased by me and were not sponsored in any way. Some affiliate links are included in this post.

It seems like it's been a bajillion years since I've done a giveaway! Well, aside from the fact that The Little Bra Company is throwing this fab giveaway for me, I want to celebrate a few monumental moments that have come about recently. Just within these last couple of weeks, my blog has acquired over 3,000 followers, my youtube channel exceeded 30,000 subscribers, and my total hits on frmheadtotoe.com has passed the 3 million mark. I don't say this in a boastful way (hecks no, have you SEEN the crazy number of subbies others get?? ;) but more to say that I am truly astounded at the love and support I've received in the last few months. 3 must be my lucky number since I also have over 3,000 twitter followers, and the number actually means a lot to me spiritually as well. I just feel blessed beyond words that through all the good times and bad, you have stuck with me as a surrogate friend and family. <3 I do have to say, one of the best parts about having this kind of support is the ability to give back. If you saw my Ask Ms: Bra Fitting 101 video, you will know how life-changing finding the right bra was for me. Now, hopefully one of you fellow petites will get the same opportunity. ^.^


To enter the giveaway, there are 3 rules:

1. You must subscribe to frmheadtotoe on http://youtube.com/frmheadtotoe
2. You must officially follow my blog
3. Visit http://www.thelittlebracompany.com and leave a comment on this youtube video of the bra + panty you'd love to have (click in the video to take you to the comments page)


Make sure you respond to your youtube account if you are chosen as the winner! Comments on this blog entry are loved and appreciated, but they will NOT count as an entry.

Giveaway is open to US and Canada only. Must be at least 18 to enter, or have parents' permission. Giveaway closes September 21st, 2010 at midnight CST.

Good luck, and thank you to The Little Bra Company for sponsoring this giveaway! :)

Haha! If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I was teasing about posting my new haul from Urban Outfitters yesterday. Well, obviously I am totally awesome at teasing because I made you wait a whole extra day. It was totally on purpose. You waited, right? YES. Even if you didn't know you were waiting for this very moment, here you are.

*claps* Good excuse, Jen.

Anyway, I've done a bit of shopping in the last couple of weeks and I wanted to share my hauls with you. I think I've gotten pretty lucky in terms of what I bought so maybe you'll still have a chance to buy them. Onward!

Alright starting off, here is a Banana Republic navy blazer in 00p that I found a couple weeks ago at the outlet mall I went to at the lake. It was on clearance for just $34 and ran slimmer than the other BR blazers! Fits me like a perfect boyfriend blazer. And look, cleavage courtesy of my new properly fitting bras.