Today: 31 july 2008

Word: Phalanx (fay laanks)

:::noun:::meaning:::a compact or close-knit body of people, animals, or things:::

Song: "My Boo," by The Ghost Town Djs

Beaux Tip: Frequent bead stores! No really! The best way to have the best earrings is to make them yourself. It is easy, fun and affordable! There are tons of bead shops in the Berkeley area, and I am sure that they are located elsewhere as well. I go on earring making trips and spend hours; very therapeutic, and awakens creative ability!

Shoe: Patent Peep Toe Booties

Designed for Tory Burch, Fall 2008 Collection

$450

Video: "Vogue" 

Performed by Madonna @ the MTV Awards way back when

 Amazing!

Place: Union Street, San Francisco

A great opportunity to explore a new area of the city 

& have a great day of shopping!

Check out the "M.A.C Cosmetics Pro Store" for great exclusive make-up

Check out the "House of Cashmere" for the comfy aspect of your fall wardrobe

Have a bite to eat at "Crepes A-Go-Go" for sweet or savory yummies!

Today: 30 july 2008

Word: Sacrosanct (saa kroh saankt)

:::adj:::meaning:::extremely sacred; beyond criticism:::

Song: "Nothing Can Come Between Us," by Sade

Beaux Tip: If you are going to squeeze a pimple on your face, be sure to clean you face and hands beforehand; also, using a hot compress on your skin before going to work on your bumps helps to open up your pores and makes the pimple popping process easier, less painful and less likely to leave blemishes and scars. I ♥ the depiction of pimple popping below, I got it from: http://www.tiffadoodles.com/

Shoe: "Green Emerald Suede Pump"

Designed for Christian Louboutin, Fall 2008 Collection

$695

Video: OMG. . .this is hellov funny!

& I must add. . .

Clearly, he is the kids!

Place: San Francisco Clift Hotel

Most Alluring Aspect of the Clift Hotel is Asia De Cuba

Even if you just stop by to have a drink, its a MUST!

Asia De Cuba

Today: 29 july 2008

Word: Sinecure (sien ih kyoor)

:::noun:::meaning:::a well-paying job or office that requires little or no work:::

Song: "Pretty Brown Eyes," by Mint Condition

Beaux Tip: As far as hair gel goes, "Let's Jam" (the one with the green top ONLY) is the hands down winner. It works well with mostly all hair textures, is affordable and doesn't get hard or break off your hair. 

Shoe: Pump

Designed for Marni, Fall/Winter Collection 208

$655

Video:

Place:

The Louvre: Paris, France

Today: 28 july 2008

Florid  (flohr ihd) (flahr ihd)

:::adj:::meaning:::excessively decorated or embellished:::

Song: "Other Side of the Game," by Erykah Badu 

Beaux Tip: If you have skin that is sensitive to waxing, try opening up a vitamin E gel capsule and applying it to the area that has been waxed. It works as a soothing agent, especially for bikini waxes. 

Shoe: Varina Patent Bow Flat, Coral

Designed for Salvatore Ferragamo Classic Design $430

Video:

Place:

ICEHOTEL

Located  in the village of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Today: 27 july 2008

Word: Bifurcate (bi fuhr kayt)

:::verb:::meaning:::divide in two parts:::

Song: "That's Cool," by Silkk the Shocker featuring Trina

Beaux Tip: If you want to shape and pluck your own eyebrows, try tracing your ideal eyebrow in with a pencil or angle brush before plucking and pluck everything within the lines that you have drawn. Your eyebrows will come out in the exact shape that you desire!

Shoe: Satin T-Strap Jeweled Sandal, Pink

Designed for Miu Miu, Spring 2008 Collection

$710

Video:

Place:

Exploratorium, San Francisco

A great place to spend the afternoon with family!

Today: 26 july 2008

***disclaimer: for some reason, my computer is acting up and not allowing me to upload Photos for today's blog. . .I know, I know. . .That really isn't ok. . .I will have the problem figured out by Sunday's entry

Thanks for your patience!

Word: Ardor (ahr duhr)

:::noun:::meaning:::intense and passionate feeling:::

Song: "A Song For You,"  by Donny Hathaway

Beaux Tip: If you happen to find that your deodorant does not seem to work as effective as it should, it is probably because you should alternate your deodorants daily. I actually have about three different ones in a rotation. Give it a try! 

Shoe: Those amazing little cotton mary jane's from china town that come in every single color imaginable. They are very affordable and comfortable! My favorites are the lime green ones! Wish I could show you a picture! :(

Video: Please Youtube search: "Mr. Turner," Hilarious, I promise! 

Place: Waterlillies- Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

This amazing little store offers a variety of small trinkets, gifts, amulets, minurature fountains, et cetera. Stop by and purchase some quartz or a dream box!

Today: 25 july 2008

Word: Augury (aw gyuh ree) (aw guh ree)

:::noun:::meaning:::prophecy; prediction of events:::

Song: "Loved You Tonight," by John West

Beaux Tip: M.A.C. has an amazing new thingamabob for brows. It is called "Brow Set" and it grooms, add color highlights and keeps them in place.  I really enjoy this product because I color my hair blonde, but do not want my eyebrows to be dyed along with my hair, so the "Brow Set" that I use highlights my eyebrows enough to compliment my hair and still look natural. 

Shoe: "Ruffle Sandals"

Designed for Prada

$890

Video: Oh Christy. . .an Intervention Clip

This is why Meth is not a good idea. . .

Place: Japantown, San Francisco

A great place to spend a nice day with friends!

Have some sushi

Get a taste of Japanese culture

I ♥ it!

Today: 24 july 2008

Word: Seraphic (seh rah fihk)

:::adj:::meaning:::angelic, sweet:::

Song: "Sprung," by Mariah Carey 

Beaux Tip: If you choose to apply a foreign material to your nails (which holds the polish on your nails longer than just your natural surface), I would recommend gel for those of you like to have glossy nails and always seem to chip the color while still drying at the nail shop (meeee!) because the gel thoroughly dries atop your polish within 3 minutes. But for those of you that like the natural look, but still want to keep polish on your nails for longer than 2 days, try silk. If you are in the Oakland area, I would definitely recommend Elegant Nails located on Piedmont Avenue. 

Shoe: "Pleated Ankle Boots"

Designed for Maison Martin Margiela

$945

Video:

Advertising at it's most blatant, yet a fine idea. . .

Place: Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

A great place to grab a bite to eat with friends 

or go on a casual date

Appetizer you must sample: Fried Zucchini

Burger you must indulge yourself with: Sunshine Turkey Burger

Extinguish your thirst with the: Black Cherry Soda

Today: 23 july 2008

Word: Magnate (maag nayt) (maag niht)

:::noun:::meaning:::powerful or influential person:::

Song: "Breakdown," by Handsome Boy Modeling School

Beaux Tip: When your mascara starts to dry up, don't worry! 

Just add an itty bit of water to it, shake it and it'll be just like new!

Shoe: "Calfskin Wedge Pumps"

Designed for Costume National, Fall 2008 Collection

$870

Video:

Place: Coco Chanel's Apartment- Paris, France

Um, can we go now!?

Today: 22 july 2008

Word: Coalesce (koh uh lehs)

:::verb:::meaning:::to grow together to form a single whole:::

Song: "Queer," by Garbage

Beaux Tip:

For soft feet, use a pumice stone on your feet nightly with warm water and a nice foot scrub (Bliss has a nice one). After drying your feet off, apply a foot lotion and a clean pair of cotton socks (I recommend Falke cotton blend socks); do not remove the socks until the morning. Repeat nightly in between pedicures, which should be every 2 weeks. 

Shoe: "Crocodile Pump"

Designed for Giuseppe Zanotti, Fall 2008 Collection

$875

Video:

Place: The Container Store

This place is absolutely magnificent

Full of all of your organizational needs

In every color, form & size!

If you aren't the organizing type, give yourself a summer hobby 

& try something new!

Today: 21 july 2008

Word: Impervious (ihm puhr vee uhs)

:::adj:::meaning:::impossible to penetrate; incapable of being affected:::

Song: "Getting Late," by Floetry

Beaux Tip: Have rubber soles applied to your high heel shoes by a shoe repairman. The rubber soles will make your shoes more comfortable and also help them last longer throughout the wear and tear that they may endure. If you have Louboutin shoes, there are specific shoe repair stores that have red rubber soles, check google for a shoe repair near you!

Shoe: "Sequin Point-Toe Pumps"

Designed for Miu Miu, Fall 2008 Collection 

$690

Video:

Place:

Supper Club, SF

A beautiful venue

Restaurant, Lounge & Club

Attended a hair show here last month & was incredibly impressed, we had a wonderful time!

The hostess is also really hot!