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monday fear.......

happy monday folks! 

saturday shopping

two trends in one fabulous fashion accessory statement, 

a bucket bag with leather tassels on two-tone leather. 

it comes in colors black, graphite, oak and ivory. 

shop for them here. 

spring break special

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it has been a long and hard winter and this chalkboard printable pretty much sums up my feelings for the season, just like everyone else, i am hopeful and eager for warmer days. it'll be here soon. 

let's wrap up this week with some favorites, shall we? 

• not every recipe you see in pinterest works out great. LOL

• i just want to pack up my bags and head out here for a few weeks. 

• just started using retin-a for my adult acne issues and here are a few skin care tips that may be helpful to you as well if you're using this product

• a cute and modern hello kitty party styled by my friend therese  for her daughter natalie

• don't miss shopbop's big event sale! my picks : a strappy stripes sandals, sweetest lace dress, another bucket bag to obsess over, chicest coverup for the beach and some earring studs that mimic the real deal. 

• up to 50% off on some of your favorite makeup brands such as urban decay, philosophy and more! don't miss it!

• and more shopping sale ~ my favorite flats on major sale right now! 

• and finally, i LOVE this lily - in a variety of pretty colors perfect for spring!

stay warm and cozy this weekend, folks! 

friday vs monday

so excited that it's friday once again! a step close to weekend but
yet it's 2 days from being monday again. ha - bitter reality! 

here are my favorites from the week : 

• i share sue's love for blue ginger jars. check out her gorgeous home and her lovely collection

• loving the chic tribal prints over at tory burch's new arrivals

• planning  a summer beach vacation? you need to see this list of 10 most beautiful island beaches first, then decide where to go. 

• fabulous looks to copy this upcoming spring/summer season

• hilarious overdose of mommies on social media

• spring's most wanted accessory : the statement clutch ~ such as this, this and this

• spring shoe needs : jeweled flats, rainbow gladiators sandals and anything from adidas by stella mccartney. the complete spring shoe wardobe! 

i hope you all will have a glorious weekend! enjoy all the links above! 

monday agenda

had a late night last night due to the oscars. so, i'm dragging my feet and trying to bring the boy to school in time then head to work. coffee is a must, as just like any day but today needs an extra kick! 

happy monday!

sunday craving

with spring almost in the air, i am craving a bit of sripes and lots of tassels. enter this tote perfection that's so pretty for this upcoming spring and summer!

this monterey tote (comes in black and navy) from splendid is perfect for a weekend outing or an quick overnight getaway! 

the monterey backpack is way too cute too! 

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monday again

can you tell we are working on a holiday monday? 

all about valentines

happy (almost) valentine's dear friends!

and it is a long holiday weekend too! 

i am looking forward to a great time this weekend. although we are working come monday, that's not stopping me to enjoy this lovely weekend. we are celebrating valentine's day with family and friends and i've got an old high school friend coming into town to visit. it well then be a galentines weekend along with our families. should be fun! 

my husband and i work together so we always get to go out do lunchdates all. the. time. so valentine's day is everyday for us. *heart* 

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here are a few valentine's-inspired favorites this friday. if you have a few minutes to spare before celebrating, do check them out!

• super hilarious and too darn honest valentine's day cards. great laughs. 

• cute and funny valentine's day puns

•  valentine's day cocktails

• swooning over this pink room. the wallpaper is everything. 

• possibly the perfect pink bucket bag. sigh. 

•  3 perfect valentine's day outfit choices depending on your mood! 

• sweet valentine's day breakfast treat

have a sweet sweet celebration this weekend friends! 

tuesday thoughts

just a friendly reminder. 

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happy sweets

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valentine's day is just a few days away and if sweet treats are your jam, these are the way to go. i never say no to sweets, so i would definitely love these........

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friday faves

are you dreaming of warm weather and a little spring soiree in the near future? you are certainly not alone. the past days have been dark and dreary here and we are lucky to be enjoying a bit of sunshine this weekend. so let's enjoy a bit of favorites from this week.........

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here are a few links to visit this weekend 

• i got stuck at sarah's  site yesterday for a good hour or so, pinning and getting tons of inspiration. so so good. 

• 10-second chocolate dipped strawberries perfect for valentine's!

• the stages of eating ice cream ~ love the brain-freeze stage. hilarious cute babies!

• the only s'mores kit you need for the valentine's weekend. yum! 

• is it too early to plan a signature summer look? i call it boho glam. 

• diy : mini-marquee for your soiree! 

have a good one folks!

shapes and skirts

admiration and bordering to obsession is how i feel with mats meyer's  creative fashion illustrations. i follow this incredibly talented artist for awhile now in instagram and i think it's time i share her beautiful artwork. 

you can see more of her work here. 

insta-lately

in case you don't follow me in instagram (@swankychicfete), here's a quick instagram photo dump from the merry month of january. of course the new year started with lots of work in the office which by the way never ends. then there was my birthday which i quietly celebrated with friends and family. it was really nice and i am so grateful for another year passed with good health and love-filled life.

i am looking forward tfor the month of february and the obvious day to celebrate on the 14th. valentine's day is a family affair for us, it's no big deal but i think we'll do something extra special, we'll see. 

happy hump day! 

hello february

LET ALL THAT YOU DO BE DONE IN LOVE. 

1 corinthians 16:14

spring fever

somehow i ended up at forever 21 at the mall and i stumbled upon a boat load of cute stuff. i am not a big fan of their clothes but i can certainly handle their accessories and little knick knacks with inexpensive prices. i obviously don't need them but they're just too cute.

makeup bag / compact mirror

i also found this cool celfie tee but i can't find it online ;-(

here are a few more adorable accessories : 

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tuesday thoughts

good morning! 

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friday faves and weekend reading

it's friday again? i feel like the days and weeks just go by so quickly and we are fast approaching the end of january. i just like the feeling that today is friday and that the weekend is here to stay even for only 2 brief days! 

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let's kick off friday with some favorites from this week : 

• a collab that's all involving my latest obsession : sneakers --> kate spade staurday + new balance.

• turn those designer bag and shoes dustbags into a chic home accessory! (hint : designer pillows?) 

• diy acrylic side table? i need to follow the step by step tutorial asap! 

• dreaming of warm weather and pineapples? check out this soiree! 

• raise your hand if you love dulce de leche! you are not alone - here's a yummy spiced cake recipe with dulce de leche frosting. *dies* 

• 10 best travel instagram accounts y'all need to follow! 

• don't miss our valentine's day gift guide for him and her. it's never too early to shop for that perfect gifts! 

TGIF! 

enjoy the weekend folks! 

winter skin care

let's talk beauty and skin today. the cold and freezing weather does make my skin extremely dry all over. to combat all that, i have an arsenal of products i swear by. keep in mind that these routine change up depending how my skin is acting but mostly, these are what i use to keep them moist and hydrated everyday. 

1 / my current skin cleanser is the gentle purity facial cleanser. it cleanses skin without drying it

2 / i love applying a bit of that cleanser onto my wet konjac sponge. it helps to deep cleanse without overly irritating my skin

3 /  my new favorite lip balm hands down is the malin + goetz mojito lip balm. keeps my lips soft and supple for hours!

4 / i have added an argan oil product to my skin routine. i learned of a great tip to add a drop of this oil on to my makeup foundation before application for a smoother soft focus finish. i also love to mix a drop of argan oil to my toner and pat it directly to my face. instant hydration!

5 / i have read about the embryolisse moisturizer from beauty bloggers and all the rave about is true. it has a slightly thick consistency but absorbs quickly in the skin. i love wearing it under my foundation and i use it as a night cream before bedtime.

6 / i love using a tinted moisturizer, a cc cream or a bb cream in the winter for that added skin care benefits and coverage as well. the it cc cream has medium to full coverage and lasts all. day. long. i suggest you try it!

7 / this shower oil is the last thing i slather on before i step out of the shower. i love it more than applying lotion after. i love the scent and it keeps skin smooth despite the frigid weather.

8 / a hand creme is always a staple in my handbag, inside my car and my desk. this a cult favorite and i have several tubes of them all over the house and in the office.



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girl crush

i enjoy watching youtube videos and this girl crush feature today is on jamie,  a talented young makeup artist with wicked video editing skills. i love her beauty product reviews and makeup tutorials. check out her fun videos below :

martin luther king day

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