Madeira Packing Essentials

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Blue shirt
$25 – yoins.com

Adidas t shirt
adidas.com

Out From Under white top
urbanoutfitters.com

Comme des Garçons cotton t shirt
vestiairecollective.com

Short skirt
shein.com

New Look distressed jeans
$26 – newlook.com

Jean shorts
makemechic.com

Yasmin Yoga Harem Jog Pant
$2.60 – boohoo.com

Fitflop shoes
fitflop.com

Reef brown shoes
nordstromrack.com

Adidas sandals
$33 – office.co.uk

Crossbody handbag
$5.35 – newchic.com

Gottex fedora hat
onekingslane.com

Adidas mens shoes
barneys.com
So, if you don’t  know me yet, let me introduce myself. I’m Debby AKA Rosie (see previous posts) and I’m a major impulse buyer. Which leads me to today’s topic. I literally just booked an impromptu vaca to the Madeira Island and leave in exactly one month from today.
With that being said; I, like I’m sure many, am an overpacker. For example, in April I went to Cancun, Mexico for 7 days and somehow managed to pack for a month because of all the “what if’s”. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?! The “what if” I meet a hot guy and he wants to take me on a fancy dinner date while my kid stays in the hotel room by herself?! Or, “what if” it gets super cold and I only brought summer clothes?! “What if” I want to wear heels to walk around the shopping center?!
Needless to say, none of those things ever happen, minus the time I actually left my kid in the room alone to grab Starbucks. Relax! She was asleep and the Starbucks was located in the lobby, bunch of judges you all are! || insert eye-roll ||
Anyway, I decided this time around I would compile pieces that I already have in my closet that were basics and could be used in multiple ways (I’m a visual person).
The pieces above literally can be combined into 20 different ways, and the best part? I already have them all! I know what you’re thinking, it’s mostly all black & white, well it matches my personality. I’m a white girl with a black soul…haha.
 Madeira Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. It has a Mediterranean climate so year round the temps range from 60-75 degrees on average. I wanted to be sure I had options regardless of weather. The items I chose are super versatile and I even added a thin bomber that I got for $10 at ZARA (it pays to be petite and be able to fit in kids clothes, go on and hate me).
The moral of the story (no, it wasn’t a geography lesson) is that you can pack light, look fabulous, and still have variety.
xx Debby

Long Overdue Review..

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My curiousity always gets the best of me when I hear about new products, especially designer ones I can actually afford. So, as you can imagine, as soon as I read that Balmain came out with a haircare line I immediately ran to google. Surprisingly enough it wasn’t as expensive as I had anticipated. Although I don’t normally gravitate towards “designer” haircare products, only because they usually aren’t that good, something about this line truly intrigued me.

Naturally, I was curious about the price point. The line varies, the products range from $26-$135.

This is so interesting, they have everything from basic shampoo & conditioner to sea salt spray, dry shampoo, blow dryers, even full on hair extension care kits as well as actual human hair extensions. Pierre is legit genius!

Now for the good stuff..

I didn’t want to invest in a full on bottle, so I purchased the Balmain SS16 cosmetic travel bag set, which includes shampoo (50ml), conditioner (50ml), and salt spray (50ml) which comes in this super cute makeup bag. Retail value for this was $35.50. (HairHQ.com) Not bad, right?! I figured even if I hated it, I would at least end up with a cute bag.

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The final say?!…

I’m literally OBSESSED! It made my hair super smooth and shiny, it smelled absolutely divine! The sea salt spray literally does its job, I accidentally sprayed too much and instead of looking like Pamela Anderson in her red Baywatch bathing suit coming out the water after she just saved a hott guys life, I looked like a wet Chihuahua caught in a thunderstorm…not cute.

I know what you’re thinking, there HAS to be a con to at least one of these products..and yes, yes there is. The one thing I truly hated about the shampoo is there is barely any lather. I had to use a ton of product to get a good lather. Now, that could’ve been partly because my hair was truly dirty the first time I used it, needless to say it was worth using more product for me even though I used up the bottle quicker.

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These products are Paraben-free, contain Argan Oil, Pto-vitamin B5 & UV-shields. It’s truly, truly worth the small splurge, especially for luscious locks.

 

Overall, I give this a 4.5 out of 5 stars and am online as we speak ordering the full size kit.

Happy shopping whores!

xx Debby

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Where have I been?!

It’s literally been a month since I’ve last posted, and boy has it been a busy one. Being a single mom of a pre-teen, everyday life and juggling four jobs (yes, four) there is little time for what I love to do, and that’s blogging about fashion, beauty, lifestyle and decor.

Recently my younger sister, who was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Baby X, asked me to redecorate her home, and being that I went to school for Interior Design once upon a time, I without any hesitation or obligation, agreed. If there is anything I love besides fashion it’s home decor; I consider it fashion but for your home, add that to my shopping addiction (at least that’s what my dad diagnosed me with having..haha) and I’m in utter paradise.

I asked all the basic questions that any ID should ask; budget, likes/dislikes, wants/desires/must-haves and I went to work.

Her only requirement per say, was that I turn her dark living/dining room and make it bright with pops of color; her inspiration was OhJoy! for Target…piece of cake!

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The before wasn’t bad at all, but we felt it was slightly outdated, and although the walls weren’t too dark, something about the tone of this room made it drab.

So I turned this, into this…

 

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The paint alone made this room seem 2x’s brighter! I added burnt orange drapes, bright pillows and of course a snazzy gallery wall. The best thing of it all is that all these bright decor pieces can be easily changed for the seasons, yet the bare bones remain neutral.

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Now, with her awaiting the arrival of a newborn we wanted to make sure that big brother X had a space to keep him entertained and feel special while mom was attending to a new addition. So I surprised them both with a space for him to call his own.

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I took what otherwise would’ve been an unused corner of the room and turned it into his own space, where he could not only play, but create. This “desk” is actually an IKEA coffee table. A photo ledge, turned into his gallery display and a kitchen caddy, turned into an art supply organizer. Oh, to be a 3 yr old again…sigh!

Last  but not least, I turned an empty dining room (she was so sick of her dining room table that she was quick to remove it before I could take a picture, that bad, eh?! Eek!) from this…

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To this..image

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Hanging the floor mirror made a huge difference in opening the space. Lighter wood furniture, bright accessories and voilà a bigger, brighter dining room. Looking at this picture alone makes me hungry, but then again I’m always hungry.

Let’s not forget the accessories..

 

Is it me, or do fresh flowers scream happiness?!

 Wanna’ know the best part of this project?! 80% of everything purchased was on clearance at Target! Persistence & patience pays! (No, this isn’t sponsored by Target, but I wouldn’t mind..holla’ at ya’ girl Tarjay..haha). So your home can be beautiful on a budget.

Have any questions on items, prices, locations found, etc?! Email me or comment below and I’ll be happy to share my finds.

 

 

Debby xx

 

 

Looks for Less

Looks for Less

 

Olivia Palermo, along with Kourtney Kardashian and Sarah Jessica Parker, are by far my favorite style icons, so any time I see a fab street style or red carpet look, I always love to research where I can get the originals; but even more importantly how I can duplicate it for much less, hence “Cheap Label Whore” was born.
Do you have any Looks for Less that you’d like to see? Leave me a comment below and tell me who/what you’d like me to post!
xx Debby

Whore-vember Favorites..

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hello whores,

welcome to Whore-vember Favorites, its where I recommend my faves of the month; one whore to another.

shall we begin?!

Let me first start off by saying, I have an obese child living within my soul and when she comes out (which is more often than I’d like to admit) she likes to eat like shit and then does a two hour workout sesh at yoga and somehow thinks its a wash…it isn’t. Anyway, when she comes out (let’s just call her Rosie), Rosie likes to eat Jolly Rancher Bites, like a whole bag in one sitting..no joke! It’s gotten so bad, that on Rosie’s birthday she received bags and bags of JR Bites. Diabetes Rosie, diabetes.

Jolly Rancher Bites (Target, $2.99) 

Next, die hard Sephora favorites..

Blender Cleanser Solid by beauty blender, this brush cleanser is AHHMAZING! There is literally no other cleanser you’ll want or need if you are a makeup lover that uses makeup brushes or sponges. Which leads me to the next fave..

Blender Cleanser Solid (Sephora, $16)

Beauty Blender Pro & Beauty Blender micro mini, it just gives you the most flawless makeup application and is perfect for beginners. I use the Pro for foundation and liquid bronzer and the micro mini for concealer. Just buy it!

Beauty Blender Pro & Beauty Blender micro mini (Sephora, Pro $20; micro mini 2 pack, $18)

Too Faced “Born This Way” foundation. wow. It’s literally a dream. It leaves your skin completely flawless, like a perfect newborn baby’s skin (hence the name), it’s medium to full coverage but your skin doesn’t get cake-y and gross, capiche?? You won’t be disappointed, I promise.

Too Faced “Born This Way” (Sephora, $39)

Living Proof. prime style extender, where do I even begin with this product without doing a whole blog post alone on this?! Question: Do you want your glossy locks to look like Rachel from Friends? BUY IT! (fyi, Jennifer Aniston is actually the co-owner of Living Proof.) It not only extends the style of your hair, it smells amazing and was actually founded in Boston. Ding!

Living Proof. prime style extender (Sephora, $12-$59)

Oh, Boscia! Where have you been all my life??? Rosie was watching a YouTube guru’s October favorites, which she tends to do while stuffing her face with Jolly Ranchers and Magnum ice cream pops, and the guru was raving about Boscia’s Exfoliating Peel Gel and how it was perfect at not only gently exfoliating the skin but also brightening the skin. I was sold. I decided to purchase it during the Sephora VIB sale. While there, the sassy salesman tried it on my hand and let me just say it is absolutely life changing! You can literally see your skin peel off, which is not only gross but mind boggling. I decided to buy the Boscia Japanese Favorites Kit, it includes the peel, the detoxifying cleanser, luminizing black mask and Tsubaki beauty oil.

Boscia Exfoliating Peel Gel (Sephora, $34; Kit, $35)

now we’ve only just begun (sigh)…

 

Last couple of favorites from Sephora (no, this isn’t sponsored) one of which would be the NARS x Steven Klein Collaboration “One Shocking Moment” cheek palette. Let me add that I am completely obsessed with anything NARS, let alone all of the great collaborations that they launch (hey NARS?! call me..) If you know anything about NARS, you know that they are not only expensive but have the most pigmented, long lasting products and it’s truly worth every penny. This palette has an all-in-one combo that is perfect for travel or a makeup starter kit. It has a hefty price tag, BUT, you receive a bronzer, a contour shade, a highlight & four blushes. Considering each of these items would normally retail between $30-$39, its a steal! Get it before its gone for good..

NARS x Steven Klein Collaboration “One Shocking Moment” cheek palette (Sephora, $69)

Ain’t nobody got time for bad brows! Nobody. Want a perfect brow? Anastasia Brow Wiz. Enough said.

Anastasia Brow Wiz (Sephora, $21)

My last Sephora favorite for this month would be my Elizabeth & James (aka Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) Nirvana roller ball perfume. There is Nirvana White and Nirvana Black, and although I love both, I’ve been wearing Nirvana White everyday. It’s described as a delicate blend of peony, chic muguet (huh?!), and tender musk. It smells dark (like my soul), sexy and sophisticated. They can also be mixed and used together for a completely different scent. Take a whiff.

Elizabeth & James Nirvana White (Sephora, $25-$100)

 

I promise there’s only a few more. Chill out Rosie, grab a snack.

 

Confession time: Nothing grosses me out more than talking to someone with crusty lips. Eww. Like, eww. I can’t help but judge them and wonder why they can’t spend $3 on chapstick. Which brings me to my next favorite, Vaseline lip therapy. Not only does it come in a cute little pot, it’s cheap and comes in various flavors. I personally like the cocoa butter, but I’m no racist. I literally slather it on before bed to the point where my lips feel heavy and I can barely open them without actually putting a little effort into it. Just try it, you’ll understand and then you can thank me the next morning. You’re welcome.

Vaseline lip therapy (Target, $1.89)

Who doesn’t love a nude polish?! I didn’t think so, and O.P.I. certainly never fails to deliver not only one of the best nail polish formulas, but also a vast variety of nude shades. My fave ATM? “Don’t Bossa Nova-Me Around”; that’s right, the perfect nude polish for you bad a$$ betches.

O.P.I. nail lacquer in “Don’t Bossa Nova-Me Around” (Target, $8.39-$10.99)

 

It’s the final countdown! If you don’t know thats a song or who sings it, you’re too young bro’. Which lead me to my favorite song of the month.

Hello?! It’s me.. #Adele25

Last but certainly not least my final favorite for the month would have to be my Daniel Wellington “Classic Sheffield” leather strap watch. It’s a classic black leather band with white face and rose gold detailing. You can take it from casual to chic, and for the price it’s the perfect accessory.

Daniel Wellington “Classic Sheffield” leather strap watch (Nordstrom, $199)

 

 

Yikes, that was a long laundry list of favorites. If you’ve stuck around until now, thank you. If you have tried any of these favorites please let me know your thoughts behind them and most importantly share with me your favorites so that I have new things to bring to December’s favorites.

Rosie will bring cookies.

 

 

xx Debby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hello whores..

hello dear whores..

I am back and in full effect. I took some time off for personal, health & basic betch life issues; while away my previous blog was not only hacked but deleted all together. (insert a bird)

Now that my life has taken a complete 360, I can now dedicate specific time to make sure my content is not only up to my fellow whores par, but that it will be fun, fresh, innovative and exciting.

 

stay tuned..

xx debby