That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com Your Premier Lifestyle E-Zine Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:19:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ThatItGirlhttp://feedburner.google.com Links I ♥ Vol.3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThatItGirl/~3/-qobwnm1Pbg/ http://www.thatitgirl.com/links-i-love-vol-3/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:00:43 +0000 That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com/?p=3817 It has been a while since my last “Links I Love” post but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been privileged to some amazing articles across the internet.  This week I stumbled upon many awesome videos and blogs and  that I cannot wait to add to my blogroll. Enjoy!

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How To Do Smokey Eyes (Where Did U Get That)

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Do you have a blog that you will like for me to check out? Do you have an article or video that you think That IT Girl readers will be interested in? Leave a comment below or contact me and you never know…
You may find yourself featured in That IT Girl’s Links I Love.

]]> http://www.thatitgirl.com/links-i-love-vol-3/feed/ 1 http://www.thatitgirl.com/links-i-love-vol-3/ Behold the Beauty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThatItGirl/~3/Z0Nz8YGzv-c/ http://www.thatitgirl.com/behold-the-beauty/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:24 +0000 That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com/?p=3842 I have a certain affinity for all things dainty and vintage.  I stumbled upon this quaint little online boutique called BHLDN (Beholden) and discovered that they had a ton of jewelry, home decor, and wedding gifts that satisfied my taste for the nostalgic.

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Danseuse Earrings $125.00

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Monarchial Cuff $280.00

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X O Studs $85.oo

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Caviar & Crystal Drops $60.oo

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Articulate Aura Necklace $180.00

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]]> http://www.thatitgirl.com/behold-the-beauty/feed/ 0 http://www.thatitgirl.com/behold-the-beauty/ Products I Adored in January 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThatItGirl/~3/YXanJB-A0CM/ http://www.thatitgirl.com/products-i-adored-in-january-2012/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:52 +0000 That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com/?p=3829 In January, I took the opportunity to shop in my very own cabinets for beauty products and was pleasantly surprised.  I rediscovered a few items that I’d been holding on to for months and have fallen in love with them all over again.  Take a look at what products just rocked my world in January.

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1.  Pacifica French Lilac Body Butter ( Whole Foods, Sephora)

2.  Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover (Sephora, Lancôme Counters)

3.  Chi Shine Infusion Shine Mist (Ulta)

4.  Wet ‘n’ Wild Bronzer- Goddess (Walgreens, CVS)

5.  MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect Protection Visage SPF 50 (MAC Stores, MAC Counters)

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What were your favorite products for January 2012?  Leave a comment below and lets discuss.

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If you are reading this then I am going to assume that you are an IT Girl who works hard for what she wants.  You may be a mother, a  daughter, or a single woman doing everything you can to carve  your way through your  fabulous corner of the world.

It is essential that we as women strike a balance between working hard in life, and enjoying life.  We must remember to work hard and play hard.  Take the time to smell the roses, enjoy nights out with friends, family, or that significant other, travel to exotic places, try new things, and treat yourself to regular pampering.

What do you do to enjoy life outside of work?  Leave a comment and lets discuss. 

 

]]> http://www.thatitgirl.com/rule-7/feed/ 0 http://www.thatitgirl.com/rule-7/ Be My Valentine Makeup Look http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThatItGirl/~3/jNPxrID5e6I/ http://www.thatitgirl.com/be-my-valentine-makeup-look/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:36:05 +0000 That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com/?p=3747 It’s that time of year again…The time of chocolate roses, oversized teddy bears, and candy hearts with little love notes written on them.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I know many women are making big plans to spend it with that special someone.  My sweetie and I usually give each other homemade gifts that help us creatively express our admiration for one another.

I wanted that creativity to carry over into the makeup look that I will be wearing that special day so I am going to wear a bold, hot pink, makeup look that is sure to turn heads.  Here is my take on Valentine’s Day makeup.

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Tools

  • Short Shader Brush
  • Fluffy Shader Brush
  • Tapered Blending Brush
  • Small Pencil Brush
  • Angled Blush Brush

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Eyes

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • MAC Paint Pot- Half Wild
  • MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural- Deep Dark
  • MAC Eyeshadow- Passionate
  • MAC Pigment- Fuschia
  • Wet ‘n’ Wild Eyeshadow- Black
  • Make Up Forever Eyeshadow- #92
  • MAC Eyeshadow- Chrome Yellow
  • Kat Von D Liquid Eyeliner- Puro Amor
  • Milani Liquif’Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil- Black
  • Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
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Cheeks

  • NARS Blush- Albatross
  • NARS Blush- Taos

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Lips

  • MAC Lip Liner- Cork
  • MAC Sheen Supreme Lip Stick- Bare Again
  • NARS Lip Gloss- Albatross
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What are your Valentine’s Day makeup plans?  Leave a comment and lets discuss.

]]> http://www.thatitgirl.com/be-my-valentine-makeup-look/feed/ 0 http://www.thatitgirl.com/be-my-valentine-makeup-look/ Donna Karan Spring 2012 Shot in Jacmel, Haiti http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThatItGirl/~3/G1JAiGbSgAI/ http://www.thatitgirl.com/donna-karan-spring-2012-shot-in-jacmel-haiti/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:47:59 +0000 That IT Girl http://www.thatitgirl.com/?p=3718 Did you know that Haiti is such a gorgeous island, and also the location where famed designer Donna Karan, with the help of Victoria’s Secret Angel,  Adriana Lima, chose to showcase her Spring 2012 collection?

This preview, shot by Russell James, depicts Lima gracefully perched in clingy prints, and chunky wooden jewelry.  I love how she struts to the beat of the drums in Karan’s gorgeous earth-tone gowns.

This clip gave me so much life, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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What do you think about Donna Karan’s Spring 2012 collection?  Leave a comment and lets discuss.

 

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I ordered this camera because I wanted to increase the quality of my photos and videos, and just could not resist the thought that I may have been bitten by the photography bug.  I want to do more entries into this here “Fashion Diary” and needed a camera that would catch the charming details of my many different outfits.

Telling you this camera is awesome is not doing it any justice at all. It is everything I dreamed of and more!  The pictures it creates, even with the kit lens are so clear and the video, crisp.  I have had it less then 2 weeks now and have already purchased a different lens, an extra battery, and a gorgeous camera bag.

After reading the extra thick manual, I manage to shoot a photo or two and put together this latest entry into my fashion diary.  I think now is a good time to finally take those photography classes.

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Vest  | ASOS

Shirt | Urban Outfitters

Bag | Louis Vuitton

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Jeans | True Religion

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Scarf & Ring | Aldo Accessories

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Earrings | Thrifted

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Boots | Carlos Santana

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Can you sense the joy I have with this new camera?  Leave a comment and lets discuss.

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Some time ago, a good friend of mine was spending the weekend and she stated, “Lets go get ingredients to make hot chocolate and stay in.”

Her face was beaming with excitement while mine with confusion.  Not once in my life did I ever imagine that hot chocolate came in any other form then the powdered version that is sold on grocery shelves.  ”Homemade hot chocolate?” I responded. “Yes, you need to try it.  I promise you your life will never be the same.”…And that it wasn’t.

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I am a firm believer that the best gifts come from the heart…not the wallet.  Taking the time to create something that is readily available in pre-packaged boxes is an amazing way to show someone you love them.  Here is a simple  way to show your sweetie that he is worth your effort.

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1 quart (1l) half-and-half or whole milk
8 ounces (230g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 ounces (115g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
tiny pinch of salt
tiny pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
1. Warm about one-third of the half-and-half or milk, with the chopped chocolates, sugar and salt, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
2. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half or milk, heating until the mixture is warmed through. Add the cinnamon, vanilla and cayenne (if using).
3. Use a hand-held blender, or a whisk, and mix the hot chocolate until it’s completely smooth. Serve very warm.
Serve with a heart cutout marshmallow.
Recipe courtesy of www.sucreeathens.blogspot.com

What do you have planned for Valentine’s Day?  Leave a comment and lets discuss.

 
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Tools

  • Short Shader Brush (MAC 214)
  • Tapered Blending Brush (MAC 226)
  • Fluffy Blending Brush (MAC 222)
  • Shader Brush (MAC 242)
  • Pencil Brush (MAC 219)
  • Small Angle Brush (MAC 263)
  • Angled Contour/Blush Brush (MAC 168)

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Eyes

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • MAC Paint Pot- Pure Creation
  • MAC Eyeshadow- Pure Candy & Soft Brown
  • Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow- #92 & #70
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette- Smog
  • NYX Eyeliner- Sapphire

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Cheeks

  • NARS Blush- Taos

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Lips

  • MAC Lip Liner- Chestnut
  • MAC Lip Stick- Velvet Teddy
  • NARS Lip Gloss- Albatross

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Tutorial

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What do you think of this makeup look?  Leave a comment and lets discuss.

 

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