The Stylemaker

Carolyn Braden: Are Redheads Overlooked When It Comes To Beautiful Brows?

2012-02-19T13:25:00.001-05:00

I headed to my local Clinique counter a couple of weeks ago and left empty handed and sad. Why? Because I felt I was discriminated against because I'm a redhead. Clinique discontinued their brow liner in Soft Auburn and I really didn't understand why. It truly made me think, are redheads getting the shaft in the major cosmetic brands? To do a little research, I went to Sephora's website and did a search for "Auburn brow liner." I was shocked to discover only a couple of brands had a brow liner for redheads. Since I can't buy the Clinique liner anymore, I visited Sephora to purchase Lorac's brand. I then went to Meier's and found Maybelline has a new line that includes an Auburn shade. A week later, I was reading March 2012 InStyle magazine and they listed Paula Dorf as a line with an Auburn brow tint. My conclusion? Clinique did a silly thing. I believe the makeup industry is realizing that many people have red hair. Many people are even dying their hair red and keeping it that color for good. (Christina Hendricks!) Clinique was on top of the game and now with this move, I believe they've fallen off the ginger train. Thank you to all the cosmetic brands that don't discriminate against redheads. I hope many other brands will follow suit.

Carolyn Braden: @TARINATARINAT and Easy Side Braid

2012-02-19T12:56:00.001-05:00

Easy braid for a casual night out. The Tarina Tarantino hair clip matches my kimono style shirt.

Another Great Fashion Find @tjmaxx : Theory and Michael Stars

2012-02-12T12:10:00.001-05:00

I blog all the time about TJ Maxx but it's because I love it! They have a great winter clearance going on right now. I waited to buy these Theory pants that had been $79. I'm glad I waited because I got them for $20. I love Michael Stars shirts because they are soft and wearable for many occasions. I never have to worry about them fitting me either because they are all "one size fits most."

Whitney Houston

2012-02-11T23:20:00.001-05:00

Another fallen star. Weirdly enough, she was the topic of a conversation I had earlier this week. Her voice will live on in her beautiful music. So sad.

Madonna=Glitter Fabulousness

2012-02-05T20:21:00.001-05:00

The Super Bowl show was great! I loved the trip back in music time. My only complaint? Madonna's boots. Although they were made her legs look super long, they completely hindered her movement. She constantly seemed like she was going to fall. Maybe next time she should do a smaller heel.

Seize the Deal or Seize Your Money and Then Run? Not In Style!

2012-01-27T16:40:00.001-05:00

I will never buy anything from Seize The Deal again and I encourage others to do the same. In a recent purchase of 4 Christmas gifts, my recipients mysteriously were unable to use their gifts. As it turns out, unknowingly to me prior to purchase, Seize The Deal hired Digital Doorstep to deliver the gifts. DD just went bankrupt. When you call DD, their phone is disconnected. When you talk to Seize The Deal, they say to call DD because it's their fault. Even their CEO will not speak up. No where on ANY paperwork does it say Seize The Deal would be hiring another company to deliver the goods, therefore Seize The Deal should refund the money. But, even after talking to them non-stop, they will not take responsibility. It is STD's (oh wow.... not a good abbreviation!) problem and they are to refund the money of the 6000+ people who purchased this gift and then they are the ones that are supposed to sue Seize The Deal. Our bank is going to help us out and I am contacting the Better Business Bureau and as many news stations as possible to spread the word of this horrible company. They need to ask themselves what I ask my students. "What is the right thing to do?" If I don't get anywhere with my ideas soon, I am contacting my "higher-ups" to take the steps necessary to get my money back because this is wrong. Never have I had a problem with a company not taking ownership of a serious wrong doing. It's really really really really crappy of STD.

Carolyn Braden: Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish, Lighter Shade of Gray

2012-01-23T20:52:00.001-05:00

I am still loving Red Carpet Manicure's gel polish line. My local Meier's store carries the entire collection. Now when I go grocery shopping, I get to browse my favorite inexpensive gel polish that lasts forever!

Carolyn Braden's "Think Pink!"

2012-01-15T10:14:00.001-05:00

Carolyn Braden's "Think Pink!" by carolynjbraden featuring tarina tarantino jewelry

H M flare dress
£15 - hm.com

Juicy Couture cotton t shirt
$110 - stylebop.com

J Brand skinny leg jeans
$338 - my-wardrobe.com

TOMS pink flat shoes
$54 - toms.com

TopShop bow shoes
£16 - topshop.com

Moschino Cheap Chic clutch hand bag
£249 - profilebrighton.co.uk

BCBG Max Azria clutch hand bag
$148 - bcbg.com

Tarina tarantino jewelry
$75 - tarinatarantino.com

Tarina tarantino jewelry
$70 - tarinatarantino.com

Sambag see through shades
125 AUD - thegrandsocial.com.au

GAP hair bow accessory
$12 - gap.com

Yves Saint Laurent Eye Pencil - 12: Silky Pink
$28 - barneys.com

Donna Downey Studios :: Fabric Scrapbooking :: Iron-on Frame: pink...
€2,39 - donnadowney.com

Fuschia Pink Acrylic Crystals Wedding Table Decoration Scatters :...
£1.85 - essesea.co.uk

Heart Wall Stickers, Zebra print, Black, and Hot Pink
$29 - prestochangodecor.com

Carolyn Braden: Try @thebodyshop Body Butter

2012-01-08T18:34:00.001-05:00

Last year TJ Maxx had The Body Shop Body Butter for a great price so I purchased it. It is a rich cream that quenches the thirst of dry winter skin, smells heavenly and leaves behind a healthy sheen. The Body Shop is having a great sale right now on all their holiday gift sets so stock up and give them as gifts all year long as many of the boxes do not look holiday-ish. I gave containers of the cream with all my holiday gifts this year. My favorite scent is cocoa butter.

Carolyn Braden Will Be Trying OPI's gelcolor?

2012-01-07T19:06:00.001-05:00

I may be trying OPI's gelcolor. I've love CND Shellac and Red Carpet Manicure so OPI may be added to my favorites. I am only now waiting on seeing the price. Red Carpet Manicure has been very cost effective so we shall see about gelcolor. I loved seeing Jane Lynch in their ad.
Here are the available colors:

A Grape Fit!
Alpine Snow
Bastille My Heart
Big Apple Red
Black Onyx
Bogota Blackberry
Brisbane Bronze
Bubble Bath
Cajun Shrimp
Cosmo-Not Tonight, Honey
Funny Bunny
Here Today…Aragon Tomorrow
I’m Not Really a Waitress
Kyoto Pearl
Lincoln Park After Dark
Louvre Me, Louvre Me Not
Malaga Wine
Miami Beet
My Private Jet
OPI Ink
Passion
Pink Flamenco
Pompeii Purple
Princesses Rule!
Russian Navy
Samoan Sand
Strawberry Margarita
Suzi Says Feng Shui
You Don’t Know Jacques!
**Cross posted at The Rox Life

Carolyn Braden's 2012 Fun!

2012-01-01T20:36:00.001-05:00

I love hamming it up for the camera. On the way to a fabulous party on New Year's Eve, I decided to capture some silly poses while wearing my vintage magenta fedora. It matched my Target Missoni coat perfectly. Here's to a wonderfully fashionable 2012!

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden's Spring 2012 Mondrian Mayhem

2011-12-21T00:23:00.001-05:00

Carolyn Braden's Spring 2012 Mondrian Mayhem by carolynjbraden featuring alejandro ingelmo shoes

Alice Olivia alice olivia dress
£335 - oxygenboutique.com

Scoop neck top
£390 - farfetch.com

Color block skirt
£4.99 - dressrail.com

Diane von Fürstenberg tote hand bag
$895 - intermixonline.com

Tassel jewelry
£21 - no-one.co.uk

Carolyn Braden's Cheap Christmas Tree Skirt

2011-12-03T22:29:00.001-05:00

Want a cheap Christmas tree skirt? Go to your local fabric store and buy 2-3 yards of some festive fabric, spread it out at the base of your tree and wait for the question "Where did you get that fabulous expensive-looking tree skirt?" Should you reveal your budget secret? Sure! Pass on the idea because many people are looking for ways to cut costs these days.

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden, Making old jewelry new!

2011-11-20T22:39:00.001-05:00

I love turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, as I do on my YouTube crafting show. For this necklace, I took the top part of my grandmother's wedding ring and had it turned into a pendant. I feel she is with me every time I wear it.

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden Tries Magnetic Nail Polish

2011-11-20T22:17:00.001-05:00

Should you try magnetic nail polish? Yes! My nails shine 3 dimensionally and each is a unique design. I ordered Nails Inc. from Sephora's website though many stores have it in stock. I purchased a silver but it also comes in a purple and a teal color. I painted one coat on each nail and let the polish dry. Then I painted a thick coat over one nail at a time. I hovered the magnet (on the lid of the polish) for 15 seconds over each nail to get the black and silver design. It's important you hover the magnet while the polish is very wet or the magnetic design will not develop.

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden: Member of Awolnation and Fashionista

2011-11-19T19:48:00.001-05:00

Carolyn Braden: Member of Awolnation and Fashionista by carolynjbraden featuring long sleeve tops

Dash long sleeve top
£24 - debenhams.com

i love Aaron Bruno Shirt | incredible shirts
$25 - spreadshirt.com

Interview with Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION | LA Music Blog

2011-11-19T16:46:00.003-05:00

Interview with Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION | LA Music Blog (clipped to polyvore.com)

Interview with Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION | LA Music Blog

2011-11-19T16:46:00.001-05:00

Interview with Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION | LA Music Blog (clipped to polyvore.com)

Amazon.com: Megalithic Symphony: AWOLNATION: MP3 Downloads

2011-11-19T16:44:00.001-05:00

Amazon.com: Megalithic Symphony: AWOLNATION: MP3 Downloads (clipped to polyvore.com)

Carolyn Braden meeting Awolnation?

2011-11-15T23:01:00.001-05:00

Yep...blogged that you needed to keep them in your in-style radar and well, here is why. Aaron Bruno, front man of Awolnation, is truly a talented person. I am blogging about him over and over again because I truly believe something great is going to happen in his music career. The album, Megalithic Symphony, is only $7.99 on iTunes. Buy it and you'll love it like many, many other music lovers. Sail seems to be everyone's favorite song but I personally love every single song on the album. The members of his band are very talented as well. Together, they all have a very bright future.

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden Going AWOL

2011-11-13T13:39:00.001-05:00

My puppet Humphrey Gokart and I say....Awolnation is here to stay! Monday, we're going AWOL and you should too.

Carolyn J. Braden
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Gearing up for the Art Show, December 8th!

2011-11-03T17:43:00.001-04:00

Here is just a preview of some of the art you will see at the art show on December 8th! These are only sketches and preliminary stages of a few projects. Every grade level will have a different project. Please remember to RSVP no matter if you are coming or not. If you are unsure, RSVP "yes" so your students art will be framed and displayed. If you wish to purchase the framed art, it's $24.95, with some of the proceeds benefiting my art program. This would be a great Christmas present for an art lover in your family. I hope to see many families there. Schaffner students are so talented!

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden says "Keep Awolnation on your in-style music radar "

2011-10-29T00:29:00.001-04:00

I'm gearing up for Awolnation on Jay Leno tonight and for their concert at Southgate House. Keep them on your music radar. I believe they are going to be quite successful. Just look at their lead singer, Aaron Bruno. It's been a while since I've had a crush on a singer and he's the one many other girls should fall for too. I think Joey from NKOTB was the only other band crush I had and that was forever ago. I think it's the hair. Or maybe it's his catchy lyrics of "Sail". Just blame it on my ADD baby.

http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium/aaron-bruno-of-awolnation-shannon-baker.jpg

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden's Halloween Costumes: Kurt, Courtney and More!

2011-10-28T19:52:00.001-04:00

I had a Halloween party last weekend and my wonderful friends certainly appeased my costume dress code. I really was unsure if anyone would actually dress up but they all did and looked great. My husband, Tommy, and I decided on Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. We hit up thrift stores for our outfits. I think we did pretty good in matching the picture below of the couple. Tommy played the part well, taking on a very grungy personality to match the grunge style.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Carolyn J. Braden
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Carolyn Braden Loving "Ooh La Liscious" Red Carpet Manicure

2011-10-28T17:41:00.001-04:00

I'm still preferring Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish over CND Shellac. The polish stays perfect forever. The formula just seems like it is more stable. Here is my latest color, Ooh La Liscious.

Carolyn J. Braden
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