The Vintage Vamp

Her collection will be available starting September 2nd at Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Beautylish, and NET-A-PORTER.

I couldn't wait until Monday (Mani Monday) to show you guys the uber glamorous Christian Louboutin Nail Rouge. It is by far more than a nail polish, it is like a collectible. The packaging screams femme fatale and I literally gasped when I opened my Sephora box and saw the glossy box inside. It couldn't believe the size and just how gorgeously done the bottle was. They didn't spare any expense on this, and the price shows at $50 a bottle. I really can't wait to see the other colors, like that taupe grey I had my eye on a few posts back.

The polish is thick but not too thick where you can't spread it evenly and smoothly. One coat is really all you need for an opaque, true to color, glossy manicure.

This polish may not be for everyone, but it definitely needed to be in my shoe lover, makeup addicted hands.

one coat!

Just oozing glamour!

"Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul." -Saint Augustine

I checked my mailbox this morning and with a huge smile on my face I ran inside with my long awaited Ulta box.

Last week I had ordered two of Stila's new Eyes Are The Window eyeshadow palettes in Mind and Soul. As soon as I saw the post on Stila's Instagram I could not wait to get my hands on these. They are so gorgeous and most definitely glamorous encased in gold and rose gold shiny magnetic packaging. You will definitely need to show these off. I can see these having a full time home on my vanity top just so I can stare at them, but that's just me.

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." -Albert Einstein

After hearing that Shirley Temple had died this past week, it brought back memories of when I was little watching the movie Heidi. She always had that cute girly hair. So I thought in honor of her I would do a post dedicated to curly hair.

My hair is naturally curly/wavy. I had gotten a keratin treatment last summer so that has smoothed out my curls a lot. I can still curl it with a curling iron for that glam look or scrunch it for some beachy waves.

One key to having great curls is to moisturize your hair. Use a rich conditioner to help control frizz and fly aways. Using a deep conditioner or a hot oil treatment can do wonders for your locks if used once a week.

Great products and tools for curly hair:

Alberto VO5 Moisturizing Hot Oil Treatment - This adds moisture and shine to dry hair. I love the silky texture.

Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask - I got so many compliments on my shiny hair when I used this. I haven't used it in a few years now but I am thinking of going back to it. It smells lovely too.

Bed Head Rock 'n' Roller Ceramic Styling Iron - I am still experimenting with this but I've had it for about 4 months now and I like it. It can make some great curls! It also works especially great on dirty hair.

Hot Tools Curling Iron, Rainbow Gold, 1 Inch - Any Hot Tools curling iron is great. They have many sizes and all different types like wands etc.

Diffuser attachment for your blowdryer - These are great for scrunching. They diffuse the heat so it is not so harsh of a "wind" on your hair creating a frizz free wild child look.

Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Powder Play Volumizing and Texturizing Powder - Want volume? This is the best! It plumps up your locks like nobody's business. It applies like baby powder - through a shaker and you don't need a lot to get an intense effect.

Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hair Spray - A great classic hairspray for hold and bounce.

Sexy Hair Big Sexy Blow Dry Volume Gel - I love this for scrunching for it can also work great for rollers.

Aussie Sprunch Non-Aerosol Hairspray - This is great for scrunching your hair. So if crunchy and wild is your curly hair style of choice definitely make sure you have this in your arsenal.

TIGI Bed Head Foxy Curls Contour Cream - If smelling like candy and having great soft glorious curls are more your thing then this is for you! It's a little on thicker side so people with fine hair will probably not be crazy about how it might weight their hair down but if you have thick curls this is fabulous.

Bed Head After Party - Not just for curly hair but this will change your life. It smells SO good! The scent reminds me of freshly shampooed hair and it's refreshing. I love using this the second day of styling so refresh and take care of frizzy areas.

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Gel - I wouldn't call this a gel. It has a cream texture. It also smells great and works nice for when I put my hair in rollers or when I blow dry with a diffuser and then curl with an iron. This "gel" helps control the curls and holds the style nicely.

Marc Anthony Dream Wave Beach Spray - This is my summertime staple. I use this in with the following gel for summer scented wavy locks. Coconut = summer to me and this fits the bill!

Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Waves Amplifying Lotion - This is great for summer too but also year round. It has that tropical coconut scent as the above spray. It is more of a gel consistency than a lotion though.

So by my name I think it is pretty obvious I love my Marilyn Monroe. I have always loved old hollywood and there has always been this obsession with it ever since I was little. So of course, after reading books on Marilyn, blogs on classic Hollywood actresses, and research like crazy, I finally found some beauty "secrets" of what those gorgeous ladies used.




Erno Laszlo is a high end skin care brand that has been around since 1939 when Mr. Laszlo opened his institute in Manhattan. His collection is classic. Not only have people such as Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn been devotees to his line but it is popular among many across the world.

After reading that Ms. Monroe used his products regularly, I had to try it. Now, to get the whole set is pretty pricey but in my opinion it does last and it does do a great job. I also find the process to be pampering and relaxing due to the splashing technique that is part of what makes this line so famous.

Plus the packaging is gorgeous!

Here is an example of a few of Marilyn's products:



http://www.ernolaszlo.com/