Holiday prep, not to mention the “day job,” has this Doll as busy as ever! I am so looking forward a weekend full of festive fun! Just in time for your weekend holiday plans is Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktails ~ Days 6, 7 & 8! Select your fav to serve to your guests, or heck, treat yourself to a “sip!” Chin! Chin!
Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktails 2013 ~ DAY 6!!!
Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktails 2013 ~ DAY 7!!!
Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktails 2013 ~ DAY 8!!!
Until Then,
~ L.
The Pretty Domestic
Good Evening Dolls! I know it’s late, but last there are so many last minute Christmas details to attend to, I just couldn’t get to you before now.
As promised, today was the last day of the Pretty Domestic Stella & Dot Holiday Give-Away; and one special Doll is our winner ~
Mrs. Croxton!
Congratulations Mrs. Croxton! Enjoy your Serenity Stone Cuff and Stone Drops Earrings.
Until Then,
~ L.
The Pretty Domestic
So here we are, and as promised for the last 30 days I donned Rouge Coco Shine “Dialogue,” with Framboise Precision Lip Definer, and Levres Scintillantes Glossimer 04, all compliments of Chanel. Yep, I never deviated!
Now, for the review. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give this trio a 6. Why, you ask? Let me start with the positive, my lips stayed completely moist, which is extremely important given the cold weather.
However, it didn’t seem too last long. Most days I filled in my entire lip with the Framboise Precision Lip Definer, using it as a base and then applied the Rouge Coco Shine “Dialogue” directly over the lip definer. Not so bad, but even with all of that coverage, I found myself reapplying both several times daily.
One day, hoping to glam it up, I followed the same routine, but added the Levres Scintillantes Glossimer 04. Surprisngly, I really liked the look ~ I’m generally not a gloss girl ~ and kept it for the remainder of the 30 days.
Then why the somewhat average score of a 6? I think the real issue is that I could never fully commit to the color ~ just too much pink/magenta undertone. Would I purchase Chanel again? Mais Oui! One can never fully turn one’s back on Madame Chanel; but, would be much more discriminating with my color choice.
So here we are 50 Shades of Red … Vol. 2. This month I going “low.” Over the next 30 days I’ll be rocking L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick in “Target” Red ~ ironically a quick purchase from said Target ~ with a MAC Lip Pencil in Brick.
I think that I am going to like this duo! We’ll see. I’ll be back on January 17th with the “deets.”
Until Then,
~ L.
The Pretty Domestic
Nik is on the case, and just like clockwork has given us two new yummy recipes for her 12 Days of Cocktails! Here’s to you!
Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktail’s ~ Day 4
Champagne with Candied Kumquats and Cranberries
Nik’s 12 Days of Cocktails ~ Day 5
Until Then,
~ L.
The Pretty Domestic
I’m so excited today, because I am partnering with Stella & Dot Stylist, Kristin Biggs, to bring to you a 2013 Pretty Domestic Holiday Give~Away!
I met Kristin in Lilly Pulitzer, who was working the swankiest Stella & Dot in-store pop-up shop. So swanky in fact, that I left sans Lilly, but with a couple of jewelry pieces from the line; which really does have some of the most fabulously flirty baubles, and statement pieces.
Now it’s your turn to enjoy Stella & Dot as much as I. So, just in time for the holidays, I am offering one lucky Doll the chance to win this Serenity Stone Cuff and Stone Drops Earrings in gold or silver (your choice)!
Peep the entry “deets” below.
To Enter:
For bonus points, subscribe to receive your weekly dose of Pretty Domestic via email!
The lucky Doll will be chosen at random on Friday, December 13th!
PS ~ You’ll also receive your gift in the cutest packaging!
Bon Chance!
~ The Pretty Domestic and Stella & Dot
It’s the holidays, and if you know like I, it’s hard to get an appointment with your stylist; unless you have a “standing.” What’s a Doll to do when the invitations to holiday soirees are coming fast and furious, and the need to look fabulous is at a 10? Heck, I have four between now and Sunday! The answer, Haute Blow Dry Bar!
Haute Blow Dry Bar is the beauty brainchild of owner, Abi Frederick, and is exactly what it says, a blow dry bar.
Haute opened in my neighborhood mid July. I drove by many times, and was intrigued by the name and the clean, minimalist aesthetic I observed through the window. Chairs at the “bar” were full, and Dolls were leaving, “bouncin’ and behavin.” Well, last week I could no longer resist.
I booked the appointment on my iPad, selecting from a drop down menu of services. Within minutes a confirmation email arrived in my inbox. Love it!
I arrived last Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The greeting from “bar” manager, Mimi, was uber friendly and my stylist was ready. Side bar: Mimi is an absolute ringer for the strikingly beautiful Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Almost eerily so. Moment of silence, she was one of my style icons.
Anyhoo, I digress. There was no wait time. They offered a Mimosa, consulted with me on how I want my hair styled, and 45 minutes later it was perfectly smooth, with just the right amount of curl. No pulling from the dryer and not too much heat from the flat iron. I knew I’d be back.
As I settled my bill, Mimi invited me back on Tuesday for an event they were hosting with Chanel and Lancôme. I made another appointment for three days later. This would be my test … Would I still love HBDB? Would I be as pleased the second time around?
Again, a warm greeting from Mimi, straight back to the shampoo bowl, “Would you like a glass of champagne, red or white wine, how about a slice of pizza?” Another consult, side or middle part … loose curls? The Chanel and Lancôme artists were giving makeup tips, a little Beyoncé in the background and 45 minutes later, again, I was completely satisfied.
Following my blow dry and flat iron, Patrice from Chanel gave me a fab sultry holiday smokey eye and prior to leaving I was gifted with a little bag of treats from Chanel and Lancôme.
As you can see Dolls, I am sold, but must manage your expectations so that I won’t nasty grams from you. Haute Blow Dry Bar is just that, a blow dry bar. You are not going there for treatments, trims and color. But, you will be perfectly coiffed and “out the door” in no time! It’s definitely my new “go-to” for a “HAUTE,” smooth and sleek or flirty and easy-breezy style. BTW, the “bar” has purse hooks. No need to worry about where to put you tote! I love a purse hook!
For Dolls without a Haute Blow Dry Bar in your city, try Dry Bar, with locations in Arizona, California, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas.
Until Then,
~ L.
The Pretty Domestic
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