January Update/Favorites + OOTD

Hi everyone! 

Just wanted to sit down and give everyone a little update on January + some of my favorite products, songs and etc... that I used! I didn't take pictures, but will include some links to things that I really loved, youtube videos, etc. I will also be breaking down this outfit that was featured on our Instagram and Facebook!

So, here goes my very first "monthly favorites" + update!

update: I finally got a tripod for my camera! I'm still trying to get the timing and framing down, so some of the photos and poses might be sort of stale or repeating at first. There is this old school across the street from us, with some nice brickwork and walls that could provide some interesting backgrounds. I look forward to making it over there in the coming weekends! I'd also like to start bringing videos into the whole experience!

A LOT has happened for us in this first month of blogging! We created a Facebook, Pinterest, Polyvore, an Instagram (@commeuneplume) and were invited to join the amazing website Glipho via IG! It's a new social publishing engine that allows you to connect with other writers/bloggers and build your audience. You can view our Glipho here.

I also joined the great website, makeupgeek.com and participated in my first challenge! It was so much fun! This is a great website for makeup lovers and cosmetic addicts to connect and share tips and looks and chat about life. So join up, find me and give me a friend request! Hope to see your beautiful faces in the challenges! The months challenge is POP ART!! AH!

Okay, I think that's all I have for an update, now on to the favorites!

Beauty:
-E.L.F. 144 pallet 
-Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect (amazing!)
-Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner
-Garnier HerbaShine #565 (the perfect dark red)
-Covergirl #305 "Hot Passion" red lipstick
-Revlon Creme #473 "Mauvy Night" lipstick

Other:
-website: MakeupGeek
-movie: Django Unchained
-tv: The Following
-Pantone 2013 color of the year: Emerald!
-My Pashmina scarves!
-Twinings English Breakfast Tea
-The Backyard Sessions w/Miley Cyrus
(lilac wine) (look what they've done) (jolene)
Seriously, go and check those out!

I think that about does it for my January favorites. This was my first real favorites breakdown, so if you have any ideas that could improve it, let me know! Also, if you have any questions or comments about anything listed above, drop a comment below! :)

Now, onto the outfit breakdown!
I wore this outfit to my little cousin's 3rd birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese on Saturday. It was comfortable and low maintenance. Even though the shirt is sheer, I didn't need any extra sweater because it was so beautiful and sunny!

Shirt: XXI

Belt: Target

Jeans: Big Star @ Buckle

Boots: Journey's
(pictured above)

Watch: Fossil

Necklace: XXI







Well, I think that's all for now folks! Be sure to visit us on all of our social media outlets to stay connected to updates and new blog entry alerts! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday! 

2013 Color of the Year!

Thanks to the amazing Pantone, we have a b-e-a-utiful color of the year for 2013!

 I adore Emerald green and am feeling SO inspired by this color!

"Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer." -www.Pantone.com

Connect with Pantone via:
- website
- facebook
- twitter
- pinterest

I have some eye makeup looks in mind that I hope to be able to bring to you all, but in the mean time I created a nice Polyvore collage to help inspire you to embrace this color and pick out some things in emerald green!

Emerald Envy by thelittlethingsblog featuring michael kors

If you're liking this color, be sure to check out the Spring 2013 Fashion Color Report from Pantone as well. 

Also make sure you check out our "What She Wore" from January 8th, 2013 that features the Color of the Year where we break down this look:

We hope this post helps you find some inspiration for the upcoming spring! 

Drop us a comment and say hello!

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- facebook

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 - polyvore

- glipho

&& instagram

:)

Looks We Love: The Bubble Necklace

We love a lot of little trends in fashion, but there are always a few that really stick out or that we see a lot of. Recently, the bubble necklace has been everywhere, and it's no wonder! This cute necklace design comes in so many different colors, sizes and shapes we can hardly think of an outfit that one wouldn't go with!

I bought this bubble necklace at a local store that was going out of business for a STEAL! I paid $14 dollars for this necklace, original price? Anyone care to guess? $70!!

I of course almost ran to the cashier with this in my hand, (it was the last one in sight)!

It resembles the quality, size and color of one I had seen in Jcrew recently, but was not about to pay $100+ for!

Anyways, want an up close picture of this beauty?! If course you do...

       

Just where can you can a cute bubble necklace for yourself, you ask?

Read on!

There are LOTS of options, no matter the budget!

J.Crew has their bubble necklace for $150.00 online.

It comes in (3) colors: black, morning sky and turquoise

Windsor has a cute peach bubble necklace for $14.90

It looks like it only comes in the peach color...

Etsy has a wide variety from $7.00 - $20

The color possibilities appear to be endless!

THIS ONE from "BubbleWorld" for $9.99 really caught my eye!

Hope you enjoyed this post and we are glad to be able to share it with you! We hope you can stop by one of the fine retailers above and purchase your first, or 10th, bubble necklace!

Also, let us know what you think about the bubble necklace trend, do you have one? What would be your favorite color? Was this post helpful in finding an affordable solution for you? Would you like to see more posts like this one?

Thanks for reading!

-Jessica

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