Category Archives: WEAR + STYLE

KIMBERLEE CHALMERS – Personal stylist, fashion consultant, closet revitalizer!

March 14, 2010

And let me tell you, that last part CLOSET REVITALIZER, well, I made the term up, but when KIMBERLEE CHALMERS got into my drawers and closet, my life changed in a matter of hours.  

I've been dying for someone to get into my lack-luster, low meets low wardrobe – frayed Forever 21 say hello to Urban Outfitters - pick it to shreds and throw everything away. Obviously I don't have the emotional strength to part with the tattered t-shirts that I've been holding on to for no good reason for way too long but guess who had no prob making three giant give-a-way bags?  Kim!

I fell in love with Kim's style before I even met her just from taking a peek at her website.  Her overall aesthetic is cool, hip and unstudied.  Being that I'm preggo, what was most important for me was to start dumping old crap and making room for a whole new wardrobe I plan to get once this baby comes out and I am done having kids – fer reals.  I wasn't so worried about my preggo look (this didn't stop her from making a fabulous look book of preggo and post-preggo looks for me, something she offers her clients)  but more concerned about the disaster that is the my closet and over-stuffed drawers. They're not just busting at the seams because they're Ikea.

First off, it didn't take hours. I think it took 40 minutes. We blew through my clothes in no time, got rid of the crap and I was left with a ton of great looks that she showed me how to maximize and accessorize and turn into a multitude of looks that I had never even thought about. 

Kim will also go nuts on your closet, as in re-doing the hangers for maximum functionality, coordinate everything by style, color, season and arrange looks for you so you can get the most out of your wardrobe. Fashion and function.  She will also shop for you, re-gig your style, revamp your look, and create the most awesome look book for you. She means biz and here's the clincher, she only costs….drum roll…$45 PER HOUR!!  Kim is such a total steal, and this rate it's so low priced, I'm scared she's gonna get overbooked and have to raise her prices!!

She really is the shit. She's super sweet, searingly smart at what she does and has a wicked eye.

Here is some of the fashion styling she's done and then you can take a look at the look books she created for me.  

Her service is invaluable if you are in the market for a Spring cleaning.  I cannot recommend her more! 

I'm having her back asap to put even more of the Kimberlee touch on my closets. YAY!

Kim Chalmers

310.963.9474 (c)

www.kimberleechalmers.com

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PRODUCT OBSESSION – CARGO’S BRONZERS – ALL OF THEM!

February 22, 2010

I’m hooked on CARGO’S BRONZERS.

My fave is the liquid MULTI MIX BRONZER.   I’m just now playing around with the powders too.  But this tube is now a can’t leave the house without-er.

And everything is says about it true. I cannot put make-up on without it. Obsessed!

Multi-Mix Bronzer
Now you can be the mixologist with a liquid bronzer you can mix with your foundation, primer or tinted moisturizer to customize the extent of your bronze glow. Transform the products you’ve used all winter by simply adding a few drops of Multi-mix Bronzer; the result is a gorgeous golden glow that looks completely natural. Multi-mix Bronzer can also be used on it’s own to provide a sheer golden color payoff. The Multi-Mix bronzer is paraben-free and contains vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant, to help the skin fight environmental damage while providing moisture.

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PRODUCT OBSESSION – JOSIE MARAN BRONZING ARGAN OIL

August 21, 2009

OH. MY . GOD.  

I'm already having anxiety that this will be discontinued at some point in the future and thinknig I better stock up now. 

I truly am OBSESSED. 

This is the most amazing product, at least, for me, ever…anything that bronzes subtlety and naturally makes me super fricken happy and I love a moist, dewy, freshly showered look.   This stuff delivers this and then some.   It feels like I'm not wearing make-up at all.  In fact, I'm tempted to put it on before bed because it feels so nourishing.  It's like the most amazing vitamin-enriched feeling moisturizer and subtle bronze, highlighting foundation in one.  It's just nuts. It's like anti-make-up.  In fact, I'm not even sure that is IS make-up?

I'm gonna buy three bottles now.  I need it.  Forever.  Oh, and you can also mush it into your hair, body, etc..

It's also a plus that her line is organic, natural, and eco friendly.   She is not only the most beautiful woman in the world but incredibly earth conscious.

Here's the story about her line in case you don't know how deeply committed she is to making healthy, earth aware cosmetics: 

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS

This is also where I bought it…BUY IT HERE

Josie Maran's Bronzing Argan Oil is the ultimate organic beauty treatment giving you a healthy bronzed glow anytime of year. Using Josie's signature ingredient Argan Oil, which is rich vitamin E and essential fatty acids, this lightweight and moisturizing bronzing oil can be applied to body, face and hair. Housed in a recyclable glass bottle. 50 ml

Bronzing Argan Oil:
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Silica, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil. May Also Contain: Mica (Cl 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Iron Dioxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, CL 77499), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide.
Argan Oil Organic Natural Paraben Free No Animal Testing Fragrance Free Toxin Free Petrochemical Free Recyclable Pure Made with Love! 


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PRODUCT OBSESSION – NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP

August 4, 2009

Wow, this line, NYX  comprised of two sub brands: Black Label, the higher end premium line and NYX Girls, a fun trend line with brighter and lighter formulas is very hot…

Started in 1999 it has introduced makeup in every category and rarely discontinues shades – THANK YOU -as you know how much it sucks when you fall in love with something and next year it's gone.

Oh, and fall in love have I.  

These are my top fave products this week:

LIP GLOSS WITH MEGA SHINE

DIAMOND SPARKLE LIP GLOSS

FELT TIP LINER 

TRIO EYE SHADOW (In white/gray/black) 

So many gorgeous shades, you will have to see for yourself. 

The eyeliner is incredible!!  And I am a suckaah for a diamondy-sparklee-gloss…

Fine a store here!!

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