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Sparkle #174: Rose Quartz & Serenity Mood Board

Pantone recently released it’s colors for 2016, and I am delighted! Rose quartz and serenity make for a light and airy combination which can not only exist by itself, but also easily mix with other colors to create eye catching palettes. That sounds believable, doesn’t it? I mean, how can a dash of pink and blue not work at creating magic? This is probably the first time Pantone released two shades as their colors of the year. Their website states that the two colors together symbolize balance, compassion and relaxation – expressions very relevant to the times we are living in. While Marsala, their color for 2015, denoted energy and action, these colors call out for…

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DECOR, FAMILY, FOOD, HOLIDAYS, STYLE

Sparkle #169: The Giant List of Christmas DIYs

Are you looking for fun stuff to do by yourself or with your family this holiday season? What better way to spend time together then to indulge in some interesting holiday DIYs. I came across a couple of very interesting DIYs for Christmas and wanted to share them with all of you. This giant activity list includes handmade gifts, greeting cards, crochet crafts and many other DIYs which you can undertake for the holiday season. I feel that this is a great way to have fun and unwind before the year ends. Which one of these are you going to try during the holidays? Tell…

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Sparkle #168: Embellished Statement Jackets

Did you see my post on party dresses for Christmas and New Years? Well there is one more way to glam up your look for a night out – an embellished statement jacket! Just throw on one of these over your little black dress or formal trousers and you will be ready to rock the party. While it is relatively easy to find party dresses both online and offline, the same is not true about these statement jackets. They are both expensive and exclusive, and usually I end up liking a design which is either a couture designer product or just simply unavailable! I…

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HOLIDAYS, STYLE

Sparkle #164: Gorgeous Party Dresses

Parties and December go hand in hand! Whether it is a Christmas get together, a holiday party at work or a New Year’s bash – going out gets more frequent in December. And every evening out is an excuse to go shopping and pick up a new party dress! When it comes to party dresses, there are plenty of options to choose from – both in terms of tailoring and embellishments. I feel like we are living in a time where one can pretty much carry off anything – lace, sequins, beads, velvet – and still not commit a fashion faux pas. Personally, I avoid dresses with…

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HOLIDAYS, STYLE

Sparkle #160: Beauty Gifts Under $25

Shopping for holiday gifts can be tiring, there are just so many different categories and options to choose from! I personally find that beauty samplers or gift boxes make for excellent holiday gifts (whether you are giving or receiving). If you pick up a couple of these samplers, you can even mix and match the products to stash your teenager’s stockings for Christmas eve! Sephora has some stunning gift boxes for sale on their website, and the best part is they are all discounted and cost less than $25! I have my eyes on a couple of them in particular, especially the makeup palettes. Check out all…

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