Hello 2013!

Brading Tutorials

While browsing through one of my favorite websites www.totalbeauty.com I found a great post about the best braiding tutorials!  I had to share this with you!  I am loving this trend since last year, but I feel that it has a nice more sophisticated touch this 2012.  Check out these awesome videos!  Which one is your favorite?

9 Best Brading Tutorials

Giveaway Winner!!

Wanted to announce the winner for my HUGE mark. giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS DANIELLE from framedfrosting.com!

*I will e-mail you shortly. :)

All you need is mark.

Hello everyone!  First I would like to welcome all my new followers!  Yay for 80!  Now, some of you migh have already entered my mark. giveaway, but if you haven't click here!  I wanted to share a little video of just part of the reason I love being a mark. representative.  It is so much fun and there are many other opportunities that mark. offers.  Check it out!

Huge mark. giveaway!!

As most of you know I am a mark. representative and I am hosting my first mark. giveaway!! mark. is an expertly edited beauty and fashion boutique.  Magnetic, sassy, unexpected and fresh, the mark. experience gives you the opportunity to mix it up, make it your own and make your mark. For this giveaway I also included some beautiful earrings from my Chic Moda Glam Shop!

This mark. package includes:

• mark. hand it over super moisture hand cream in lemon sugar scent.
• Kissink lip tintmarker in red siren.
• Totally Balmed tinted lip balm with SPF15 in totally hot.
• Twinklebelle shimmering powder brush in rose.
• Making eyes shadow duo in got the blues.
• Rebel Rose solid fragrance ring (adjustable size 5-7).
• Chic Moda Glam Shop earrings.
• Samples include: glow baby glow lip gloss in bubbles, calm and composed moisturizer, lipclick in sweetie pie, body that cares fresh approach body cleanser and do the right thing body lotion SPF15 and i-mark in crush, plum velvet, pool and glitterati.

*Giveaway for the US only.

If you would like to place and order for mark. products go to my mark. store.

Chic Moda Glam Feautured at FashBoulevard!!

Okay guys, I am beyond excited for todays post at FashBoulevard!  She is wearing the teal Chic Moda Glam bracelet. It's the first bracelet, check out her latest post!

Shop Giveaway & Jewelry Organization Tips

Hello! I am so happy I reached over 50 followers!  Thank you guys so much :)
I wanted to share a giveaway I am having over at Acute Designs.  Get a chance to win a $15 store credit to my shop and a copy of Photoshop for Bloggers!!!  There will be more giveaways coming soon!

Jewelry Organization Tips

Make it easier to find that special piece to complement your outfit!  Here are some tips to organize your jewelry:

*Get a jewelry box, armories or any cute storage.
*Sort your jewelry by color, type and occasion.
*Toss jewelry you no longer use and make space for new pieces.
*Keep delicate pieces separate.
*Hang all your necklaces to prevent tangling.
*Clean your jewelry, sometimes lotions and perfume can damage your most precious pieces!!

Do you have any tips????

Neon Fashion

A super hot trend are neons!  But how can you incorporate them in your daily look?  Here are some tips:



                                                 Shoes

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Handbags

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Nail Polish

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Accessories

Which have you tried?

Celebrity Style Icons

There are many style icons, but which one compares to your style?

My top THREE:

1. Kate Middleton - Simply Chic

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2. Blake Lively - Impecable Style

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3. Sarah Jessica Parker - Fashion Forward

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What's your style?
I found this cool quiz: Who is YOUR Celebrity Style Icon?
My quiz result: Jennifer Aniston.

Beauty Money Savings Tips

These are some money saving tips to help you splurge on those shoes or that handbag you've been wanting to buy!

*Do your nails at home.  Make it a fun night event, you can do your mani and pedi and save at least $60.

*Use eye shadows to highlight, bronze and to do your eyeliner.

*Dye your roots at home.  There are many kits out there that make it pretty easy.

*Before applying your foundation, wet your makeup sponge just a bit before you dip it into your foundation.  By doing this, the sponge will absorb less product.

*Exfoliate using brown sugar and honey, instead of buying an exfoliator.

What are your beauty $$ saving tips?

Shop

Hello!!! I've been working on my jewelry collection for my shop. I still have some work to do, but I love it! I am working on getting a nice design for my blog and will be posting more. Can't wait to share with you my designs, DIY project, trend reports and more!

mark. Girl

Hello! First I would like to welcome all my new followers!! Yay!  I just wanted to share with you guys that I'm a mark. representative and love it!  It is awesome because you get a 30-35% discount for life!  No quotas to meet...If any of you are interested let me know.  You will be impressed with the quality of their products.  Everything is just so girly! They have makeup, fashion, skin care and much more...

Fall Inspiration

Today, was a beautiful cloudy afternoon...Finally!  We don't get much rain where I live...I'm excited for Fall/Winter. I love all the trends, colors, and scents of the season.  I'm about to launch my first fashion collection and can't wait to finish my designs soon!  Stay tuned...

Benefit - Realness of Concealness

I have a huge problem with dark under eye circles and I have tried many concealers.  I stopped by Ulta last week and saw Benefit-Realness of Concealness.  The packaging looked so cute!  It was like a small combo of everything you need to conceal and highlight.  I had to try it...to my surprise it really works!  It really conceals even the darkest circles.  Love it!  The name is perfect for this product, it even comes with a small mirror.  Super cute.

Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

Love them!  I recently purchased SALON EFFECTS nail polish strips they are super cute.  They were about $10 I've been looking for a nail polish that lasts a pretty long time, but had no luck.  It comes with 16 strips, cuticle stick, mini file and buffer.  They're basically nailpolish stickers, I got this multicolor flower pattern.  What makes me love them even more is that you don't have to wait for them to dry!  Yay!  They come in a variety of colors and patterns...try them! :)

My favorite websites

I have some websites that I usually visit daily or at least once a week.  These are websites that inspire me to do new things, websites where you can find great bargains and beauty/fashion tips.  Take some time to check them out!

http://www.orientaltrading.com/
http://www.totalbeauty.com/
http://www.elleandblair.com/
http://www.wwd.com/
http://www.vogue.com/

Lip gloss Addicts

Best lip gloss? Hmm...I would have to say mark. is my absolute favorite.  Mark. has so many options plumping, sheer, high shine and they smell and taste great!  What I love is that they are the perfect size...you can take them with you everywhere.  I keep one in my drawer at work and I usually put one in my pocket when I go out to always have beautiful luscious lips.  Plus, they have hook up connectors which you can use to unite them with eye liners, brushes, skin care items, etc...7,500 possible combinations.  If you would like to try them, this is where you can find them: wwwm.mymarkstore.com/pmarquez

Chic Dream

This is the start of a Chic Dream! I am excited to share this with you!  A whole new adventure of creativity, style, trends, reviews, etc...This my little escape! I decided to not just do what I like, but what I love.  Join me on this journey share your ideas too!