Hot In The Heat

Quick Ulta Haul

2013-01-20T22:18:00.000-08:00

I decided to go to Ulta on a complete whim and pick up some products

I've been wanting to try. I also made a haul video which you can see now by Clicking here ->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVxj4GUZTVA Hope you enjoy :)

NYX Lip Liner in black (perfect for my black makeup forever lipstick)

Pick these items up on a complete whim and ended up loving them
Maybelline Clean Express makeup removing products

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in RSVP

A purchased inspired by Missglamorazzi
L'Oréal 24HR Infallible Eyeshadow in
Bronzed Taupe

Too Faced Eyeshadow in Copper Peony

Another purchase inspired by Missglamorazzi
NYX lipgloss in beige

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

Black Friday "Pre Game" Haul (Old post I NEVER put up)

2013-01-20T19:46:00.001-08:00

Long time no see everyone. I put myself on a shopping ban and lifted it for black Friday. My friends came into town for the holiday weekend. We went to the mall and shopped like old times. I picked up some mascaras, eye products, nail polishes, and other little beauty products. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving and is ready for Black Friday tomorrow!!!

BLACK FRIDAY PRE GAME

My Thanksgiving table. My mom did a wonderful job.
Not very fall, but the weather in Texas this year has been awful
so I like the spring look.

I went to a Sephora inside of JC Penny and picked up three AMAZING nail polishes from Ciaté in Oil Slick, Starlet (Which looks nothing like the photo. Sephora.com can't even give it justice. It is a beautiful dark color with green and purple shimmer), and the color currently on my nails mistress.

Next I went to Ulta and purchased some nail polish from the OPI Skyfall Collection. The colors were all pretty nice but these colors stood out to me the most.

GoldenEye

The Living Daylights

I also went to Dillard's and purchased Origins charcoal mask and a mac pot paint in Bare Study.
I went to the cosmetic section of HEB and picked up some mascaras that have been getting lots of good reviews. I also picked up some of the Maybelline Color Show sequin polishes. I found my holy grail red lipstick Covergirl Lip stick in Hot Passion. I love it on my lips.

*I'm so sorry I haven't been blogging lately I at least want to try to finish this post even though it's MONTHS late*

I'm With The Band Dress Like One Direction

2012-09-08T21:18:00.000-07:00

One Direction is seriously the new black. Everyone everywhere can't seem to get enough of their wonderful vocals and British charm. What's even better is that before all the fame the five young men were just regular boys living in the U.K. and Ireland until fate, the X factor, and Simon Cowell brought them together. Now they are making history and breaking records as the first British group to debut number 1 in America. Here at Hot In The Heat, I've not only noticed One Directions success as a band , but their AMAZING fashion sense as well. The great thing about One Direction's fashion sense is that it can be transitioned into a female's wardrobe.

Liam Payne

Liam Payne's signature look is a casual flannel shirt , converse sneakers, and a pair of khakis

Liam Payne

For a similar look, I opted for a flannel shirt and Khakis from Mango and a pair of converse.

Mango.com
$40

One of 1D's signature shoes

Harry Styles

Harry's style is very preppy. He wears his custom made "H" academy blazer during a lot of performances. To achieve his signature look you'll need a blazer, a plain white tee or graphic tee, demin jeans or khakis. Finish the look with your choice of flats or white converses

Gap.com
$88

Mango.com
$30

Forever 21.com
$20

Zayn Malik

Although Zayn is known for wearing his custom letterman jackets, his style is the most diverse. He never wears just one style. He mixes hip-hop, prep, casual, and formal together very well. I admire his style the most because he seems very well groomed and extremely conscientious about his appearance.

people.com
Zayn's signature looks

Forever21.com
$22.80

Forever21.com
$8.80

Jcrew.com
$40

Finishline.com
Nike Dunk High
$85

Louis Tomlinson

The rumor is stripes are Louis' signature and only he can wear stripes when the group is together. I'm not sure how true that is , but Louis rocks stripes and red pants like no other.

The Man and his stripes

Jcrew.com
$90

Forever21.com
$22.80

Mango.com
$40

Niall Horan

I've seen polls that have rated Niall's fashion choices as the favorite among fans. He sticks to chinos, polos, the occasional cardigan, and high top sneakers. Horan's style is like that effortless style that looks meticulous but actually really easy to achieve. The plus to his style is that he always seems comfortable.

Keep it cool, casual, and comfortable

ambercombie.com
$35
Niall's exact shirt can be purchased at RalphLauren.com

Jcrew.com
$40

ourfashiononline.com
Niall is wearing this brand in the photo

High Top Pumas
zappos.com

pickyourshoes.com
nike high tops

forever21.com
classic longline cardigan

STAY COOL, BE HOT

Ciao For Now

Mamie :)

Special Occasion: The Bag

2012-08-25T19:41:00.000-07:00

I love handbags, but I've noticed that I never choose the right handbag for a special occasion or party. My handbags are usual big and my friends use me as their luggage carrier (not fun). When you are at a party or dance, you want to be able to move freely. The only way you can do this is if your bag is treated like an accessory. This means downsizing. Clutches are our friends when it comes to partying because they take up less space.

What to keep in your clutch: I suggest that you downsize to the bare minimum. This means your makeup if you choose to wear any MUST not feather or fade because you will have no room for a make up bag. Just bring the essentials:

1.Phone

2.Keys

3. Credit/Debit Card and Cash

4.Driver's License /ID

5. (optional) mini hand sanitizer

6. (optional) mini hand lotion

7. (optional) the lipgloss and/or lipstick you are wearing that night

*To maximize space in your clutch, use a paper clip to secure your Cards and Cash.*

A great place to buy a clutch is DSW.com. They carry many well made clutches for more than half off the suggested retail price. Here are just a few suggestions on clutches from DSW and many of my other favorite stores.

The Dant from Aldo.com
Dare to be different in this eye catching
beauty
source: Aldo

Lulu Townsend Ombre Sequin Clutch
A nice pop of color
This could add personality to a LBD
source: DSW

Lulu Townsend Stud Bow Clutch
Sexy and Feminine
source: DSW

Lulu Townsend Rockin' Stud Sequin Clutch
This catches the eye definitely handheld jewelry
source: DSW

Lulu Townsend Beaded Satin Clutch
Like I've said before I LOVE BLING
source: DSW

Urban Expressions Mod Clutch
PURE PERFECTION
source: DSW

Simple nude clutch with cross chain
source: forever21

This is a dark purple crossbody bag that you
can swing across your body so you don't
have to carry it around.
source: forever21

This beautiful gold clutch
There are no words
source: modcloth.com

This simple edgy black and gold
clutch is extremely affordable
source: forever21.com

My Personal favorite the Lulu Townsend Allover Stud Box Clutch
can be purchased at DSW.com
source:shopstyle.com

In a perfect world, I'd sport this Judith Leiber clutch.
Unfortunately, her beautiful designs are thousands of dollars out of my price range.

The McComack from Aldo.com
spike details and detachable crossbody
perfect for a day to night look

Beautiful crossbody with cute bow detail
source: Aldo

The Lehigh from Aldo.com Perfect for upcoming
fall parties.
source: Aldo

The Hilbner from Aldo.com
Classic sliver sequin clutch
source: Aldo

DIY STUDDED COLLAR VEST

2012-08-24T15:17:00.002-07:00

Here is a link to my latest Youtube video. I made this vest for my best friend going off to college. It's studded and very trendy. I can't wait to see Jonathan pull this vest off. I'll be mailing it to him soon.
CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL

STAY COOL, BE HOT!

Ciao For Now,

Mamie :)

Back TO Campus Haul: Zara, Sephora, Ulta, Express, Hot Topic, and Dillards

2012-08-23T13:19:00.000-07:00

My favorite part of going back to school would have to be shopping for school supplies and clothes!!
Picked up a couple of clothing items and beauty items to start off my new year. I'm very curious as to how this year will turn out and I wish all of you a wonderful school/ work year.

I hope to make a fall fashion video in the coming weeks also so stay tuned hopefully!!
Back to Campus Haul Video

Fashion

Staring with Zara, I just got 2 staple blazers in white and hot pink. These blazer will be great for class, parties, hanging with friends, and date nights. They can easily be transitioned into both work and play. Currently, I'm on the hunt for red blazer for the fall season as well.

The Hot Pink Blazer

The White Blazer

At Express, I picked up a leopard print sweater. Every fall season Express has a leopard print sweater and I'm glad I finally purchased one after seeing how great it looked on my best friend. This sweater will look awesome with red skinny jeans and flats.I love leopard print and I'm hoping to score some leopard print loafers soon as well. Lastly, I purchased a simple, black cold shoulder blouse. The cold shoulder blouse will look great with a black or white peplum skirt and heels for a special occasion look.

Finally, Hot Topic was having a sale and my inner child NEEDED a Sailor Moon shirt. Unfortunately, the shirt wasn't in my size, however I bought it anyway and plan on wearing it with floral print leggings and ankle moccasins.

The pretty solider of love and justice, a testament to my nerdiness

Skincare/Beauty

All of my Sephora Purchases

While at Sephora, I purchased my first MakeUp Forever products (yea!). I got 2 lip colors Rouge Artist Intense #40 and #50. I also picked up an aqua cream in #23. I am so excited about using these products especially with Halloween coming up soon! On my second trip to Sephora, I ran into some pretty good deals. I bought a brush set regularly $42 for $12, and also snatched up Coconut Body Butter and Shower Cream from The Body Shop for $11 and $12. Lastly, I purchased Schiap lipstick by NARS. I have had my eye on this lipstick for a while and personally can't wait to use it.

MakeUp Forever Rouge Artist Intense #40

MakeUp Forever Rouge Artist Intense #50

Aqua Cream #24

NARS Schiap

Ulta Purchases

At Ulta I bought Butter London's Commemorative Olympic Heavy Medal Trio, Katy Perry False Lashes in Pretty, Darling, Oh, Honey, and Sweetie Pie, and a bronzer brush from Ecotools. I used my Ulta rewards card to buy 2 sets of cotton rounds and The Body Shop's Body Butter in Shea.

Katy Perry Lashes in Oh, Honey and Pretty

Katy Perry Lashes in Sweetie Pie and Darling

BUTTER LONDON OLYMPIC NAIL POLISH

At Dillard's I purchased an entirely new skin care system I hope to be using for a very long time. After sampling the purifiying foaming cleanser, Dior Snow foaming cleanser, Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Creme, I decided to invest in a new skin care routine. I can't wait to vlog and blog about my new system as I continue to use it more in the coming weeks.

My New Skin Care Routine

My night time moisturizer

My Toner for my combo/oily skin

Makeup Remover/ Cleansing Water

Daytime moisturizer

Dior Snow White Reveal
AMAZING AT BRIGHTING YOUR SKIN

DIOR Purifying Foaming Cleanser

To be honest the hardest part will be opening
everything and ruining the beautiful packaging

I hope you all have a fashionable and wonderful school year.

Stay Cool, Be Hot!

Ciao For Now,

Mamie :)

Long Time No Blog

2012-05-23T16:08:00.002-07:00

I have been so busy with my freshmen year of college. I have had a very stressful and traumatizing experience. Hopefully this summer will be a lot better. I cannot wait to blog about all things beauty and fashion this summer. I couldn't finish the prom series. To made up for it I will do a graduation party and ceremony blog post as well as special occasion fashion tips. I wish you all a safe and happy summer.

Ciao For Now!

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

By Request HOW TO: Make Your Prom Unique

2012-03-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

My good friend Derek White just asked a very lucky lady to prom in the most unique way I've ever heard. He used four easy steps. After revealing these steps to me, he asked me for any tips on making prom unique. As I thought of ideas I also knew I had to share them with our lovely readers as well. So in no particular order here are my top ten ways of making Prom unique.

photo credit: ehow.com

1. Pre-Game-Ok don't get any ideas I don't mean drinking. I mean get really pumped before the prom. For guys this means having a bachelor like mini party with your male friends you're going to prom with. Play video games, hit the gym, get mani pedis(don't knock it until you try it), just have some guy time before you see the girls. For girls add the finishing touches to your makeup, watch a movie like Bridesmaids or Mean Girls avoid the sappy romances we want to be happy and excited for the big night.

2. Limo Party anyone?-Although renting a limo is common, what you do in that limo is what makes it unique. Bring games and candy. Have a Karaoke contest girls versus guys.

3. Dinner in The Park- Save money and time by not waiting for a table at a restaurant! Everyone bring something and enjoy a nice sunset dinner in the park. Bring decorative table cloth and center piece and your park dinner will be a nice little picturesque event out of a Martha Stewart magazine.

4. Pre Prom Mini Flash Mob - That's right you and your group bring your ipod and your speakers and practice your moves in a public setting. Try someplace like the mall,Target or Wal-Mart.

5. Pre Prom Pranks :3 - Just make sure they are harmless pranks that won't ruin anyones clothes or make anyone too upset. Like hide all the girls clutches leave "ransom" notes and lead them to the purses. Hide your corsages in the inside your dates bag. :) It's a nice little surprise.
Get one of your date's friend's to help you with this one. Call her phone with a voice disguise (call her on her friends phone its more convincing) and ask if she knows where said friend is. When she discovers her friend is missing lead her on a hunt into finding her friend.

6. Control Your DJ - If you really want your prom night to be jam filled with all your favor songs, make sure that DJ knows what you all want to hear. If you can contact him or her a few days before the big day and send them a suggested playlist.

7. Waking Up The Neighbors - The classic driving around your town with the sun/moon roof open and belt lyrics to the top of your lungs.

8. Connect on the dance floor-Don't just dance with the people you came with dance with everyone. Ask for songs like the Casper Slide Remix. Fun and corny from the 90's. If you're not sweating, you're not having fun!

9. 24 hour hangout-Bring towels for this one. After the prom go to the nearest 24 hour store, buy desserts (if you're at Wal-Mart go to the TV's and watch a movie some Wal-Marts are cooler than others though so bring a laptop!) and just sit down and eat and recap your favorite moments from the night.

10. AFTER PARTYING IT UP - the best part about prom is what you do when it's over. Grab a late night bite at Waffle House, midnight showing of a movie, go bowling, play a Dancing Game at someone's home or lake home. Late Night swim, beach after party whatever just have fun.

*ALSO TAKES LOTS OF PICTURES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER.*
I hope this is helpful and don't forget to follow Hot In The Heat on twitter @hotintheheat.

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot.

Mamie :)

Prom 101: The Dress

2012-03-31T13:57:00.000-07:00

So prom is ALMOST here!! I had so much fun at my prom with my friend Catherine. We went together because there are no teenage boys in our school that could handle us. In fact I've noticed a lot of girls have been going with friends. There is nothing wrong with not going to prom with the boy or girl of your dreams. All you need are friends that are special to you. Like I've said in pervious post, I come from a strict family. I couldn't go to dances until senior year. So prom was a pretty big deal for me.

Moving on to the real topic PROM DRESS! I have been salivating over the designs by Sherri Hill. Her dresses are in the pricey range, but that's okay by the end of this post I will have covered all price ranges for dresses.

This was my prom dress it was floor length gown

Pink dress with lace overlay

This was a royal purple strapless dress with a 3 tired ruffled skirt

Just to give you a run down of what you can do for prom and other special events I've posted the dresses I wore to Homecoming, Christmas Affair, and Prom. These dresses were all made by my mother for my girls that can sew here are the pattern numbers for each dress in the order you see them in: Butterick (discounted),Simplicity(4070),Simplicity(discounted).

For prom dress shopping you can either go into a store and schedule an appointment for fittings etc., find your dress at a thrift shop, make your dress, or shop online.

Before you actually go shopping or looking at any dresses try to already have in mind what type of dress you might want. Ask yourself questions like:

What color dress do I want?
Do I want a strapless dress, a dress with straps, a halter dress, or an asymmetrical strap dress?
Do I want a floor length gown, an hi-low gown, or short dress?
Do I want a flowing dress, a tight dress, or a bubble shaped dress?

I HIGHLY recommend Sherri Hill. Lots of celebrities wear her dresses as well. She also custom designs some of Selena Gomez's dresses.

Forever 21 and Windsor Store also makes wonderful affordable prom dresses.

A lot of girls, for better or worst, treat their prom dress like their per-wedding dress. They take great pride in their dress and some go to great lengths to obtain a one of a kind dress. That is not what prom is about. It's about having fun and creating memories before you and your classmates all go your separate ways. So for those of you still at conflict with finding your perfect dress here are some suggestions to give you a little inspiration.

My favorite color. Plus this dress is simple but great.
Cache.com

The Black and White is Elegant
cache.com

Yellow is under rated this is a wonderful dress
Cache.com

This is for the Barbie Girl
Cache.com

Simple Glam
Cache.com

One of my favorites, the blue is so beautiful it looks like something I would see at the Oscars.
Cache.com

Selena Gomez performed in this dress.
Bestpromdresses.com

Sherri Hill's designs are amazing this dress is so preppy princess like.
Bestpromdresses.com

Love this dress like a love song
Bestpromdresses.com

Purple Haze!
Bestpromdresses.com

Another one of my favorites I like the overlay it's very girly and cute without being overly sexy and comes in other great colors
Bestpromdresses.com

This is what Nina Sayers from Black Swan would have worn to prom, it's perfect
Bestpromdresses.com

This is so edgy and sexy and the perfect amount of glitz and glamour.I love the gold.
Bestpromdresses.com

What can I say? I am a girl who loves her glitter and sequins.
Bestpromdresses.com

This color and dress is so different and reminds me of mermaids.
Bestpromdresses.com

Simple gold dress with just enough glitz for the right price.
winsorstore.com

Pretty in Pink
winsorstore.com

Red Dress is a simple classic statement
winsorstore.com

I usually don't go for patterned dresses but this one was beautiful
winsorstore.com

Beautiful teal dress
winsorstore.com

Form fitting dress with a little sparkle
winsorstore.com

This dress is actually named the Beyonce, and I think we can see why
winsorstore.com

I love peacocks for their beautiful feathers and this dress was inspired by peacocks.
winsorstore.com

I hope this was helpful for everyone still on the search for the perfect prom dress. I have a lot more post covering prom fashion coming soon so STAY TUNED!!! :)

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

The Mamie Winehouse Cat Eyeliner

2012-03-29T16:50:00.002-07:00

I created an Amy Winehouse inspired cat eye look that is actually more wearable versus her super dramatic cat eye.

Photo Credit: http://www.businesspundit.com

I just used three items: bhcosmetics gel eyeliner in onyx, Ecotools Slanted Eyeliner Brush, and L'Oreal Smoldering Eyeliner.

The Facebook Profile Photo that started it all

Funny story is that this look was created because of my bad hair day. My hair literally put itself in that poof so I told my hair "if you want to be Amy Winehouse, fine you can be Amy Winehouse,". Coming back to my dorm from class I decided to mess around with my makeup not caring what anyone thought, I decided to upload a picture I had taken of myself and make it my profile picture. Little did I know that people would actually like it. :)

So for all my friends that wanted this look here you go, I hope you enjoy. Click Me for the Makeup Tutorial

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

Spring Nail Polish Must Haves!

2012-03-28T18:40:00.002-07:00

I love nail polish, for now anyway. I went through stages in my life where I would collect nail polish use it all the time, and switch up my nail color every saturday night. Of course I never followed my mom's advice and always painted them late at night, so when I woke my nails looked awful...o memories. But now I must admit sometimes I still wait till the last minute to do my nails (bad girl, yes I know). For those you wanting to try new nail polish colors this season I thought I share my favor of the spring season. Personally, my favor color is pink therefore my favorite nail polish color is hot pink. I found the perfect hot pink color from Sinful Colors in 24/7. Pastels are always go to spring colors. Some people even use their nail polish to coordinate with there clothing. I personally prefer my clothing (since I am a college student I mostly wear sweatpants and t-shirts) and nail polish colors to speak for themselves.

An overview of my go to Spring Colors

These polishes are all by Essie
Borrowed and Blue
Mint Candy Apple
Turquoise and Caicos

These pastel blues are a great transition to summertime as well. My friends personally don't like Borrowed and Blue, I think it's beautiful and resembles a cloud it's almost like a white with a sky blue mixed in. I know it's a blue color but it looks really white and washed out with a small trace of blue.

Mint Candy Apple is a very popular color and to some it looks like the Tiffany and Co. boxes every girl dreams about receiving. Personally, while I love this color I believe Turquoise and Caicos is more true to the Tiffany and Co. Box, but that's just my opinion.

L'Oreal Nail Colors
410 'Orange
102 Boozy Bruch

I know what you're thinking, but I promise you these are in fact two different colors. 'Orange is a neon orange. While its sister Boozy Bruch is a pastel cream orange. Orange is actually a very popular color in fashion this season (although many of my fashionista friends detest the color orange). I feel that orange is just unfamiliar to my friends. Looking back of my life I literally can count on my hands how many orange items of clothing I have owned. It has never been a popular color (since I've been alive all 19 years) and I suppose there is no time like the present to make orange happen.

L'Oreal
480 Breaking Curfew

Breaking Curfew is perfect for what its name suggest. This is definitely the night time color to own. I have gotten loads of compliment with this color and I have to agree with my friends. I'm not sure how but this color just makes my hands pop and a lot of people seem to notice as well. I prefer bright neons and pastels, but this blood red vamp-tastic color just seems to really demand attention.

Sinful Colors 24/7
Essie Status Symbol
Sally Hansen Fuchsia Power
O. P. I. Pink Friday

I had first in 24/7 of my friends nails in a Facebook picture in October, five months later I was able to FINALLY get my hands on the color. It dries really weird looking but with a top coat of clear nail polish it was perfectly Barbie pink.

I wanted to pick of Pansy by Essie from my local Ulta, but of course it sold out so I opted with Status Symbol. It's a really nice bubble gum pink.

Just like its name says Fuchsia Power is a really nice bright fuchsia color perfect for the spring into summer transition.

I am a HUGE Nicki Minaj fan, in fact my twitter name is @MamieMinaj (FOLLOW ME) and also follow our blog @Hotintheheat (PLEASE) ;) ..Back to Pink Friday this is a perfect compliment to her MAC lipstick Pink Friday. It's a very nice light baby pink but it does streak and it's not too unique there are many dupes to this color.

O. P. I. Gargantuan Green Grape
Revlon 571 Posh
China Glaze Paper Chasing

My mom was a big fan of Gargantuan Green Grape. Neither the picture nor the actual color in the bottle gives justice to how beautiful this color will look on your nails. It is the PERFECT pastel green and almost looks as if it could glow under a black light.

I saw a picture of Olivia Wilde wearing Posh for a revlon ad and immediately wanted the color. It is a perfect green ivy color that I thought would look pretty "posh" at a party and a simple girl's night.

Paper Chasing is just a sheer green color, it's not opaque, meaning you can see through the color. Its has a shimmer to it that reflects in the light beautifully.

I think these are great springtime colors. If you don't have an Ulta, you can still get some O. P. I. products at Kroger's, H. E. B. (if you live in Texas), or online at Amazon. I suggest buying nail polish from Wal-Mart. I know a lot of girls shop at Target, but Wal-Mart is actually a lot cheaper when it comes to makeup. I only shop at Target when absolutely necessary or to buy makeup ONLY sold at Target.

Hope this helps

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

HOW TO: Make Your Own Chip Bag Dress

2012-03-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

I have no idea why I don't look more pleasant. The camera is not doing my makeup any justice

During my Senior of high school my fashion design teacher gave me a challenge: create a dress made out of chip bags for the prom fashion show. Before creating my dress I tried for weeks trying to find tutorials and tips on how to create such a dress. I was discouraged when I read that a fashion designer said sewing chip bags together was impossible. For some reason I still went to Joann's fabric and craft store and bought clear fishing thread. My approach to this project was to treat it like the Kool-Aid bags that were all the rage in Elementary school. On a side note my mom never let me get on because it was too "trendy" and didn't want to waste the money. She knew I wouldn't use it after it went out of style. For some reason I remembered those Kool-Aid bags and how they were stitched together in a crisscross or zigzag stitch. My teacher gave me a dress form and from there I started my project. I used Andy Capp's Hot Fries for my torso and put darts in between the bags to conform to my body. Afterwards I began to plan the top. I decided to make it one shouldered and added a diamond effect. I added darts to the chest area of the dress as well. The most challenging part was the skirt. Making a bubble effect was very time consuming, Nonetheless, I enjoyed this part the most because it was all trail and error. For the finishing touches I trimmed the dress in zebra print duct tape. Zebra is my favorite print so I had to incorporate into my dress somehow. Using hot glue I bound the dress together using velcro, this was not as easy as i thought it would be and it actually started falling apart after the fashion show. So I would use either really strong super glue or add ribbons and tie them together really tight on the side and try to conceal them.

Look at me in action !

I felt so accomplished after creating this dress because I was told it was not possible to sew the bags together and I proved that person wrong!! This dress is about you and your creativity. Don't be afraid to make this your own and just have fun. It's your night and you deserve to make the most of those memories. I wore this dress for a prom fashion show and it was a hit!

Close Up of the Sleeve and the Zebra Trim

Close Up of the Front of the Dress

A little out of focus but here's the back

My Favorite part the Zebra and the Velcro that gave me SO much grief

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

Target Haul!

2012-03-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

So Spring Break is over for me and I have eight more weeks of school until my nightmare is over. But before I came back to school I stopped by Target and picked up some make up essentials. I didn't bring my entire makeup collection with me and I realized that I forgot to bring with me a lot of essentials. Buying these items were actually kinda therapeutic for me. When I came back to my dorm I changed my bed sheets and refilled my plug in air fresheners. It's amazing how such small changes can improve a bad situation. Not having a roommate has made my dorm my favorite place.

This is the Clean and Clear Deep Cleaning Astringent for Sensitive Skin. It's for helping clear and prevent acne.

My sister informed me of my mustache I was so embarrassed I had to pick this up.

It's the beauty trim personal hair trimmer. Good for the bikini line, eyebrows, toes, and face.

I am REALLY excited to try this. It's the Maybelline Illegal Length mascara. It's supposed to add on 4 millimeters of lash fiber. I honestly stick to drug store mascaras because my experience with higher end mascaras with the exception of the MAC Zoom lash has been horrific. I LOVE Maybelline Falsies. Maybelline's current line of mascaras have been receiving pretty good reviews. I suggest Soft and Full, Lash Stiletto, Falsies, One by One, and Great Lash. Fun Fact: Every 24 seconds a Maybelline Great Lash mascara is sold in America making it America's #1 mascara.

This is an E. L. F. complexion brush used for applying face products. I will use this as my powder brush for my finishing powder. It can also be used to buff out your liquid foundation as well.

This is the Neutrogena healthy skin pressed powder SPF 20.

I'm using this in combination with my liquid foundation to prevent it from sliding off of my face throughout the day.

This is one of the products I was really excited to purchase. I have tried MANY other marker liners. They have created lots of irritation on my eyes. I remembered using L'Oreal's Voluminous Eyeliner Mistake-Proof Marker. This product glides on like a dream. It has a felt tip so you can create a line as subtle or dramatic as you want.

I didn't have a pencil sharpener and my eyebrow pencil is running low so I thought what a perfect time to invest in one.

This Sonia Kashuk eye makeup remover is the best makeup remover for the money. It gets the job done without irritating my eyes. The best part is it doesn't sting when it gets into my eyes. My personal all time favorite is Lancome Bi Facil eye remover, but $26.50 is a bit pricy.

This is the Ecotools Eye Make Over 6 piece set. I suggest this product to anyone just starting out with makeup. If you don't want to spend your money on expensive brushes Ecotools is a great substitute. It comes with all the brushes need to achieve a perfect eye makeup look.

Finally I brought Sonia Kashuk's foundation round sponges. I use these to apply and even out my foundation and concealer.

I can't wait to try these new products and reuse all my favorites.

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

A Very Different Kind of Day

2012-03-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

Today was really interesting. I made a video called "Peeta In Paris" it was really fun and I enjoyed it. I had wanted to made a Hunger Games song parody for the longest and I finally did.

And finally I upload a ShoeMint and Forever 21 Haul. I can't believe my spring break is almost over. I'm actually really sad about it. I can't wait for this semester to be over and to have lots of fun this summer!!!! Have a safe fun weekend and a beautiful spring break. Here's the link the my haul:
ShoeMint and Forever 21 Haul :)

Ciao For Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

No Time To Workout? No More Excuses!

2012-03-14T22:25:00.002-07:00

Whenever I don't workout I attribute it to laziness. I make no excuse, but I have friends who are really busy and they have had to put their fitness on the back burner. Thanks to YouTube and its WONDERFUL fitness gurus you no longer have an excuse to not exercise. You can now get an amazing sweat filled workout in 10 minutes. YES, you read that correctly TEN MINUTES. Below I listed some of my favorite 10 minute or less workouts guaranteed to get you in shape even when you're running short on time. No more excuses the body of your dreams can be obtained in just minutes a day with consistency and determination!
Now the only "excuse" is laziness!

Ten minutes of Abs

Ten minute Butt Blaster

10 minute workout

5 minute workout

5 minute Obliques

You must have at least 5 minutes somewhere in your schedule to fit a quick workout. You'll feel so much better getting active and finding time to workout! You can do it, but only if you really want it.

Ciao for Now

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

Fast Spring Break Weight Loss

2012-03-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

For those of us on Spring Break the pressure is on to look fabulous in that bikini. Just remember, no matter how good you think you look, all the beauty in the world can't replace confidence. Just remember to love who you are no matter what size you are. For those of us who didn't meet our weight goal by Spring Break, GUESS WHAT???? There is a really AMAZING cheat for you! Ready to know what it is???
A SEAWEED WRAP! Not only will you lose a couple of unwanted inches, seaweed wraps are a great way to detox and get ready for warmer weather. Through osmosis in the ocean , seaweed absorbs copper, zinc, iron, potassium, and iodine, which are elements that your body needs.

Photo Credit:m-spa.com

A seaweed wrap stimulates blood circulation and also boost your metabolism aiding in quicker weight loss. The detoxification process will also improve the appearance of sagging skin, stretch marks and cellulite. Most of all it can help you shed some unwanted inches just in time for the beach.
For a seaweed wrap, your spa specialist will message a seaweed paste onto your body. Then he or she will wrap you in thermal sheets for 45 minutes. (If you are claustrophobic a complete seaweed wraps might not be for you.) After the 45 minutes your specialist will rinse the wash off. Once the paste is washed off you should notice a difference in your skin. It is important to drink lots of water to ensure that your skin stays supple and softer longer. Also drinking the water will help replenish your body after toxin removal.
Different spas have different plans so before you make an appointment talk to your spa specialist and ask any questions about anything that may concern you. It is possible to only wrap your problem area like your stomach or your hips and thighs. Whatever you choose have a happy healthy spring break!
If salons aren't for you, you can easily achieve a spa wrap at home. Wrapyourselfslim.com has a great at home spa tutorials for you to try.

Ciao For Now!

Stay Cool, Be Hot

Mamie :)

MARCH MAKEUP MADNESS

2012-03-02T16:52:00.000-08:00

Although March Madness is commonly defined as the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball championship tournament, I like to define it as the period in March when the weather is so hot, people start to lose their minds. The unnecessary drama of the spring will send many a girl into uncontrollable crying sprees in which their mascara and eyeliner will run off of their eye lids and lashes, thus causing their foundation to cake up resulting in a sight that is both humorous and pitiful. But such a disaster (or at least the disaster on your face) can easily be avoided using the right products.

Face: In the summer you definitely want to prime your face with a foundation primer that has SPF not only will you be protected for the sun's rays, your foundation will be less likely to slide off of your face during the day. From my experience (sensitive combination skin) going bare face (in terms of foundation) is best during the hot summer days. But if you feel naked I suggest a tinted moisturizer like Laura Mercier from Sephora or Hard Candy from Wal-Mart.

Photo Credit: Sephora

You may also want to set your makeup with a spray. I personally use Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray and it is amazing my makeup literally last ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT. For Girls with dry skin Urban Decay makes a setting spray called Dew Me that will help lock in the right amount of moisture. Urban Decay also created a setting spray for girls with oily skin called De-slick. These sprays cost about $29 but don't let the price scare you , they also sell smaller versions of the setting sprays for $9.

Photo Credit: Amazon

Photo Credit: Sephora

Skip Bronzer and try a light peach or pink cream blush instead. This will give you a more natural look and prevent you from looking orange. But if you are like me and the thought of not using bronzer is inconceivable, then go for Maybelline Dream Matte Bronzer or Chanel Liquid Bronzer.

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Photo Credit: Chanel.com

Eyes: If you plan on staying in the sun or going to the beach I have one word: WATERPROOF! Waterproof mascara and creaseless waterproof cream eye shadows are the way to go. You will definitely be able to party all night until your heart's content and your makeup will not budge. I suggest brands like MAC(Mac Stores, SAKS, Macy's and Dillard's), Benefit(Sephora), and Hard Candy (Wal-Mart). These are my favorite cream shadows and they haven't failed me yet! Cream shadows can also be used as a base for your potted eye shadows, this intensifies the color of your shadows and increase staying power.

Photo Credit: lookfantastic.com

Photo Credit: Macys.com Mac Paint Pot

Lips: I generally skip lipstick and lipgloss during the summer. I rely on Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stains. They stay on up to 4 hours and come with a balm that keep my lips hydrated and moisturized.

Photo Credit: Revlon.com

With trial and error you will be able figure out exactly what makeup look will carry you through the spring and into summer. These tips are just a guideline the real fun comes in creating your own look and tailoring everything to your specific preferences,style,and skin type. Have fun and enjoy yourself.

Ciao For Now

STAY COOL, BE HOT

Mamie :)

Happy Birthday Justin Bieber, Plus February Favorites!!

2012-03-01T16:30:00.002-08:00

So the month of February is very special to both me and Sarah. We were both born in this month :)! (Fun fact we are exactly 362 days part) So with the end of February and the beginning of March I thought I would reveal my February Favorites.

Maybelline New York FIT me! Foundation in 230
bh Cosmetics 88 color palette:"Standard Matte","Standard Shimmer","Cool Shimmer","Tropical Shimmer "

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in "Gold Deposit"
bh Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner in "Oynx"
VS Makeup Blush in "At Last"
Maybelline Mastershape (eyebrow pencil)
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
Sonia Kashuk Eye Makeup Remover(not pictured)
Ecotools Eye Shadow brushes

Urban Decay The Revolution Eyelash Curler

Dior Show Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

Karma Organic Nail Polish Remover in Lavender scent

Revlon Lip Butter in "Sweet Tart"
Essie Nail Polish in "Status Symbol"(not pictured)
L'Oreal Nail Polish in "Breaking Curfew"(not pictured)

ALL MY FAVS!!!

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I hope everyone has an AMAZING month of March!!! Stay tuned for March Favorites as well as makeup and wellness tips coming soon.

Ciao For Now !!

STAY COOL BE HOT

Mamie :)

Getting To Know Me 33 Random Questions

2012-02-29T10:54:00.001-08:00

Ciao, to everyone reading this blog.

I'm Mamie (May-me) and a co-author of Hot In The Heat. I thought before I reveal key beauty tips I let you all discover a bit about me through a questions tag. So let's start:

1. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead?

I actually think that can be kinda tacky, but when it’s the right person I guess it can be cute as well.

2. A big poofy dress or a short party dress?

A big poofy party dress made of chip bags

My Chip Bag Dress :)

3. Are diamonds a girls best friend?

YES, OF COURSE!

4. Is your hair up or down today?

Up in a messy pony tail 

5. Do you straighten your hair?

Sometimes I haven’t used a flat iron in months though.

6. Favorite mascara?

Maybelline Flasies

Rimmel London Lash and Volume Accelerator

L’oreal voluminous million lashes

Mac Zoom Lash

7. Do you get your nails done?

Sometimes and when I do I like to get a simple French Manicure.

8. Small or large purses?

Large purse for a girl’s night,shopping etc

Small purse for a night on the town and partying

9. Jeans or sweats?

I LOVE SWEAT PANTS!! I haven’t been wearing jeans lately because I get hot in them easily

10. Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry that’s uncomfortable?

Today I actually wore a pair of shoes that caused my foot to bleed OUCH!

11. Do you text message a lot?

I am a champion text massager I send about 10,000 a month.

12. What’s your favorite color?

PINK!!!!

13. Heels or flats?

BOTH! You can never choose between the essentials.  

14. Would you ever leave the house without make-up on?

I am confident in the way I look so it does not matter to me.

15. Wal-Mart or Target?

Wal-Mart because in some cases it’s way cheaper, but Target carries Sonia Kashuk and has great clothes!!!

16. Do you think lip-gloss is the best!

I LOVE lip-gloss but I prefer lip stain or lip stick.

17. Do you own any big sunglasses?

Yes, of course, but I prefer cat eye sunglasses.

18. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

It depends sometimes I’m ready to go in 15 minutes and sometimes in 50!

19. Gold or silver?

Both!

20. Do you like to wear dresses?

Yes, I love flowy dresses especially the ones my mom makes for me.

21. In the last 48 hours have you hung out with a guy?

LOL random! Do my classes count? 

22. Do you like to hold hands?

Not really!

23. What do you notice when you first meet a guy?

The way he dresses, his lips, his eyes, and hair so pretty much everything.

24. Do you like making eye contact?

NO WAY!!!!!

25. Would you kill for chocolate?

No chocolate isn’t that great! 

26. On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping?

I LOVE SHOPPING SO 10!!!!!!

27. Do you yell a lot?

Yeah, I have always loved attention and the spotlight.

28. Do you wear sweatpants/pajamas to school/work?

Work: NO

School: EVERY DAM DAY

29. Have you ever dressed unlike yourself to impress a guy?

No, because my normal style seems to do that just fine (KIDDING)

30. What makeup could you not live w/out?

Mascara,Eyeshadow,Lipstick

 31. Do you fall in love easily?

Nope! 

32. Do you have cramps?

If it’s that time…

33. Do you think you have the bestest friend ever?

YES, I LOVE MY BEST FRIEND.

So yeah that's just a quick sample of who I am. I'll be back soon with another blog post, but I have class in 8 minutes so until then

STAY COOL AND BE HOT

Mamie :)

Chaud Chic: Makeup #1

2012-02-29T01:30:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all,

Something I haven't mentioned yet is that I am moderately involved in politics and often have to dress professionally for meetings and events for the organization I am in. It can be kind of tricky sometimes to keep my look together without letting it get in the way of my job. This is the first of several posts I plan to write about good products for this purpose.

In addition to the foundations I mentioned in my previous post, there are several items I like to use. This post will focus on lipstick.

A good lipstick can change your whole face from class to capitol in seconds. Y'all will soon discover from this blog that I am somewhat of a lipstick fanatic and this is kind of my signature thing. I use variety of drugstore and department store brands, depending on the weather and how long I will be at a given event.

In the event that the weather is more moderate, say if it's the evening or low humidity, I like to use Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge or Color Design. The colors are really great and Lancôme often has good deals and free gifts with purchase. Most of my rouge collection came from free gifts or sets.

Photo Credit: http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup-lipstick/makeup-lipstick,default,sc.html

Another lipstick I'm obsessed with is Mark Kay Creme Lipstick. It's less expensive than Lancôme, but still has good color and hold. It's got kind of a waxier texture than most lipsticks so it won't dry out as easily and tastes slightly of vanilla. Mary Kay has to be bought through a consultant, but you can order online at marykay.com and the website will find one in your area who can deliver to you.

Photo Credit: http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/viewall/10022829/default.aspx

Many times, however, you may be put in a situation where you will be required to keep your look all day or, if you live in a humid region like my parents, you may need a more hardy lip color.

Photo Credit: http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipstick-ROUGE-DOUBLE-INTENSITÉ-88831

J'adore Chanel.

I have never had a Chanel product fail me. This is no exception. The Rouge Double Intensité Ultra Wear Lipcolor is a win win if you want to shell out that kind of cash. The color coat goes on easily and the clear top coat is shiny, but not sticky.

I generally only buy more expensive items like this in special colors, because I love to wear many shades, so more commonly I will wear this:

Photo Credit: http://www.covergirl.com/outlast-allday-lipcolor

This is Covergirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor. It is much less pricey but delivers and I swear it will even stay on at the gym.

Sidenote: I have a very fair complexion and blue eyes, so I like to wear bright berries and reds in professional situations to bring that out. I've found if you're careful about the shade, you can really get away with bright colors in any setting. Don't be afraid to try out a new color. For example, here is a picture of me a few years ago (With darker hair! More on that later...) sporting the red shade I wore to class that day.

Until next time, stay cool, and be hot.

-Sarah Jane

Saving Face

2012-02-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

Hey y’all,

Today I’m going to discuss another important health and beauty issue.

Photo Credit: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/coppertone-sport-sunscreen-lotion/ID=prod2029001-product

Sunscreen. Without it, you are at risk of developing wrinkles, burns, and cancer. Three things that people generally steer clear of.

Protection from the sun is important on your whole body, but today I am going to focus on the face. One of the facial moisturizers I like is Neutrogena Healthy Defense because it isn’t as greasy as normal sun block and will also help prevent your skin from drying out.

Photo Credit: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/neutrogena-healthy-defense-daily-moisturizer-lotion-spf-30/ID=prod6018407-product

An issue I sometimes find with facial sunscreen is that I like to wear foundation, and when the weather is gross outside, the last thing you need is many layers of goop on your face. Additionally, if you’re active and sweating, some sunscreens can sweat off, which is definitely no bueno. To solve this, I like to use foundation or powder foundation with SPF.

My all-time favorite drugstore liquid foundation is L’Oreal Infalliable Make-Up. It hold for 18 hours, and will not sweat off or even come off in the pool, but is easily removed with a cleanser. It also has an SPF 20 which will protect your face in lieu of a sunscreen. I use this product daily.

Photo Credit: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/neutrogena-healthy-defense-daily-moisturizer-lotion-spf-30/ID=prod6018407-product

However, if you tend to have sensitive skin or breakout easily but still want to wear foundation, I recommend a powder. My favorite is bareMinerals Original SPF 15 foundation.

Photo Credit: http://www.bareescentuals.com/Foundation/BE_FOUNDATION,default,sc.html

This is definitely a splurge, but is well worth it. In high school I was very acne prone and this foundation really helped me save face. Literally. Sorry for the bad pun.

I will definitely be including products with SPF in future posts, as this is something that really makes a difference in your overall look for years to come. For those with fair skin or family histories of skin cancer, this is especially important.

Until next time, stay cool, and be hot.

Side Note: We now have twitter! Follow us and tweet feedback! @hotintheheat
Also if you wish to contact us for suggestions, questions, or anything else, we can be reached at hotintheheat12@gmail.com

-Sarah Jane

Hey, y'all.

2012-02-28T21:22:00.000-08:00

Living in various parts of Texas all my life and having nearly my entire family hail from the deep south, I’ve definitely had some issues with the summertime, also known down here as three-fourths of the year. The biggest challenge for me besides it just being plain hot is how to feel hot when the forecast of over 100 has me drenched in sweat. Hopefully in this blog I can explain how I’ve learned to address some of the issues that come with the weather on my campus, at my parent’s house, and anywhere else I may end up.

This is a co-authored blog, and the end of each post will be signed by either myself or my cohort, Mamie. She will introduce herself in her first post.

First of all, y’all, I’d to share the least exciting, but most important thing you must do to survive the heat looking decent. This may be a little self explanatory, but I can’t start a beauty blog without the most fundamental element.

Photo Credit: http://justglasssite.com/tag/glass-of-water-2

That’s right. Water.

The number one problem with hot weather is dehydration. When you’re sweating so much, you lose too many fluids and your body will begin to retain water to compensate. Bloating. Is. Not. Fun. No matter what size you are -and that is something which absolutely does not define beauty- nobody likes the sensation of being puffy and not fitting into their jeans like they should.

Drinking enough water not only combats this, but flushes out impurities that would cause bloating even in a more moderate climate. In addition, water keeps your skin hydrated to avoid the dry flakiness that can come from drier air.

Most importantly, water keeps you healthy and going. I said that beauty could not be defined by size earlier. This is because I believe beauty to be defined by health. Therefore, I urge you to drink your full 8 glasses of water a day.

Side note: If you’re in college, I suggest you buy a cute water bottle to tote around school. They have some nice ones at Target and you can even get them with filters. This way you can fill up at the water fountain and not have to worry about paying for plastic bottles and it’s easier on the environment.

Until next time, stay cool, be hot.

-Sarah Jane

Hot In The Heat

Quick Ulta Haul

Black Friday "Pre Game" Haul (Old post I NEVER put up)

I'm With The Band Dress Like One Direction

Special Occasion: The Bag

DIY STUDDED COLLAR VEST

Back TO Campus Haul: Zara, Sephora, Ulta, Express, Hot Topic, and Dillards

Long Time No Blog

*By Request* HOW TO: Make Your Prom Unique

Prom 101: The Dress

The Mamie Winehouse Cat Eyeliner

Spring Nail Polish Must Haves!

HOW TO: Make Your Own Chip Bag Dress

Target Haul!

A Very Different Kind of Day

No Time To Workout? No More Excuses!

Fast Spring Break Weight Loss

MARCH MAKEUP MADNESS

Happy Birthday Justin Bieber, Plus February Favorites!!

Getting To Know Me 33 Random Questions

Chaud Chic: Makeup #1

Saving Face

Hey, y'all.

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