Betsey Johnson Sunglasses!

hey people! this is going to be a really short post, but i finally got the Betsey Johnson sunglasses that i have been trying to get for forever!

i have looked up and down and finally found and i adore them! i love betsey johnson because her style is so unique and different and that totally fits me.

took with my phone's camera

so that's all for now. i'll try to post again soon but sundays through tuesdays kick my butt because i do three overnights in a row so by the time i get off on wednesdays i'm exhausted. plus i don't get a break for the rest of the week since i work the evening shift the rest of the week...

but hop0e your week's going well so far!

eva

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FOTD from the weekend...

i finally got my charger so i am back to picture taking! i actually had 3 FOTDs, but two of them were when i didn't have my camera so i used my phone to take pictures and i don't like the quality compared to my actual camera. so i just have the one...

look out for my outfit of the day which will be returning this week!

eva

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Swimsuit Tips for Every Shape!

Beach-Atize Me!

so it's getting hot and hopefully it's sunny where you are and days where the sun is shining and the weather is right are times when i like to get away to somebody's beach...

what's the number 1 must have for a day frolicking in the sun...a swimsuit! this post is all about the right suit for the right shape.

QUICK TIPS

-if you're bustier you can never go wrong with a halter style top
-bandeau tops ARE NOT for every shape, they tend to suit a smaller chest or someone with a boyish figure
-tankinis are great for those who want to hide or take the focus off of their middle section
-patterned suits are cute, but if you're heavier at the bottom the pattern will only draw attention to that area. a solid bottom will take the focus off of that area and the same goes for taking the attention off of a busty top area
-DON'T FORGET THE ONE PIECES! there are so many one pieces available in a variety of styles that the basic one piece that was originally thought to be for those afraid of a two piece can now be embraced by everyone

i hope these tips help you ladies out as you swim suit shop and take advantage of some great deals going on right now...

Summer Splashing! by divamee

P.S. THE VS SEMI ANNUAL SALE IS GOING ON NOW SO RUN, DON'T WALK TO YOUR NEAREST STORE BECAUSE THE GOOD DEALS WILL BE GONE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

eva

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Camera-Less...for now

so the bf is in chicago and he took the wrong battery charger...he's been gone for a minute but he's supposed to be coming back this weekend so i can finally take some pictures!

i have a vicky's haul, one online that i'm waiting for in the mail and the other that i went in store and brought. i got some of the 75% off makeup. i was actually pretty late, but i still go some good stuff they were only out of 2 things that i really wanted...the light purple shadow and this coral-like lipgloss, but oh wells i might see if it's still available back in the chi.

but, until the next post that's all for now, hope the week is going good...oh yea, i finish my intersession course on friday so i'll officially be done with school until august, yay!

eva

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Shoe Fetish Post

SHOE FETISH: TRIBAL STYLE

so this is the first post of a series of posts on one of the fashion must haves that i love the most...shoes and is rightfully titled SHOE FETISH!

so this post will feature some of my picks for the summer going along the lines of tribal wear...

click the sites for a direct link to the shoe!

ZIGI SOHO HUARACHE WEDGE

RETAIL: $100
STEAL: $49.95, dsw.com

comes in black and brown



DIRTY LAUNDRY CHARISMA LEATHER HUARACHE SANDAL

RETAIL: $50
STEAL: $39.95, dsw.com

comes in red, brown, yellow and lime green



DOLLHOUSE JACOSA BEADED PLATFORM

RETAIL: $85
STEAL: $69.95, dsw.com



XOXO WHIPPED

ON SALE: $34.99 @ bakersshoes.com

comes in silver and tan



JESSICA SIMPSON JAYSIE

ON SALE $39.99 @ bakersshoes.com

comes in bright white, tan onyx and black congo leather



GUESS FOOTWEAR KARAOKE

RETAIL: $120, piperlime.com

comes in soho camel and black

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To the Max!

MAX IT OUT

this season the maxi dress is all the rage...you can be casually chic or or dress it up for a night out on the town. either way this fabulously long dress will flatter any shape and size...

TIPS:

-watch the cut of the bust...triangular cuts can tend to be a problem for bustier girls
-short girls TRY IT ON! because the dress is long it can tend to drag the floor on shorter girls so make sure to try it on and if you absolutely have to have it HEM IT UP!
-don't over accessorize...a bold print dress can go without and a solid print dress can use a necklace, maybe a bolder shoe

below are three maxis i found to be cute and could flatter most shapes and sizes...

feel free to leave your tips and opinions about the maxi below...

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I'm Back!

Hey all I'm back! I know it's been a while...like 2 months, but I had more than just a lot going on. But it's a new season which means new clothes, makeup, gadgets and all that other good stuff. I will be doing things a lil different, featuring a variety of different things...so I hope you all stick around and thanks to those who are still here!

Eva

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New (kind of) Beginnings...rather Seasons...

i know, i know...recessions, bailouts, the dow, business...just everything is like up and down nowadays. and where have i been...? around.

so, you know how i said i got a second job, well it was working mornings at mcdonald's...i know, i'm a vegetarian, but i thought it would be something different for me to do...nope! after about 4, 5 weeks i'm telling them this is my last week.

don't even get me started on people's attitudes, customers and employees...if you work at a fast food restaurant more power to you, but it's just not my atmosphere and i don't want to end up in the news for doing something i would regret doing... but good news is that the job i've been trying to get all school year finally hired me. it's closer to my school and the pay is better than both sears and mcdonald's...which reminds me that i have to give sears my two week notice soon...

but i'll still be working with people, just in an entirely different environment.

other than that i've just been going to class and performing with my dance group...we had our show march 27 in celebration of women's month...i did every ones makeup, just eyes, once again and i'll include that below at the end. the look was more subtle with the colors based around fire...

other news to report...i'll be in summer school once again, well not technically, because this summer i'll be taking a class during the summer intersession which is only like 4 weeks so it's not as bad as being stuck in class all summer. it just means after the semester's over i get like a 2 week break then i'm back in the classroom...

exciting news, at least to me, is that i get my new puppy next week so i'm super excited...i'm still not using my own computer which is part of the reason why i haven't been posting, but bills have been kicking my a** and hopefully after next week i'll get a break and be able to get what i need for my computer so i can get back on it because i miss it...

oh and before i go...youtube update...i'll be doing makeup tutorials once again, most likely towards the very end of the semester, but i'll be posting them on blogger. i have actually been enjoying my little hiatus from youtube and i honestly don't know when i'll post on there again. i will do a couple videos just letting people know where to find me and other random stuff, but i feel more comfortable and stress-free right where i am...

so that's about it, hope everything's been going well for those reading...

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

PICS FROM THE SHOW!

don't know why i made the face on the left...

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Blessings & Surprises

i have a computer again! i should be able to get on my compter within the next two weeks once i get the power supply problem situated.

but, all in all everything is good. i'm currently on spring break and don't have major plans because of work. i finally got another job, so now i have to jobs and can dig myself out of the rut that i ended up in these past couple of months...

for those who follow the youtube, idk when i'll be making a "real" video, but i will be making a quick video of something just so people know that i will eventually be back...most likely towards the end of this semester.

as far as personally, or as personal as i'll get on the internet, i'm getting a new dog next month. some of you know i had dalyla my lab/terrier puppy. i had to take her back to chicago, because she completely chewed through the panels around the bathroom door and i felt she was too big for the size apartment that i stay in...it's not little, but i'd rather have a bigger dog while living in an actual house. so she now lives with a friend of the family and has another dog to play with so she's happy...

but we're getting a smaller dog next month, we went to the pet store over the weekend and decided on a yorkie...

we're also, me & the bf, planning, or trying to plan, a vacation for this summer to vegas. i've never been so i'm super excited and pray that everything works out as planned so we won't have to push it back.

but other than that, nothing else exciting, or semi-exciting, to talk about. i did come home from my monring job to find a mysterious package. mysterious, because i wasn't expecting anything, but i opened it to find it full of maybelline great lash mascara...why i got it, i have no idea, but it's from hearst magazine. i've been raking my brain all day to figure out why they sent me it, so if anyone else got a similar package and has any clue as to why they got it, please let me know!

but until next time, which i promise will be a whole lot more entertaining...

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

previous week's FOTDs

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New Sets!

i made a couple of sets just for fun and thought i'd post them here as one of my last post before i'm computer-less...

these represent some trends and things i'm def feeling for the spring...

HOPE YOU ENJOY!

Colorful Plaid - by divamee on Polyvore.com

Floral Socialite - by divamee on Polyvore.com

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Computers, School, Dancing & Jobs

so i know i'm not posting as frequently as i usually do, but i have ALOT of stuff going on. school of course, but i still can't use my computer...money is EXTRA tight right now and i'm praying that some of these jobs i applied for call me this week. but, the job i do have switched me to a new department, shoes, so hopefully i'll get more hours...but, i would still need a second job.

my dance group is also swamped this semester with performances, so now it's some combo of going to school, work and practice. sad part is i'll be computer-less for real for a couple of days, because the bf has to send his computer to hp...yea, so idk when i'll make another post...

what's wrong with my computer...well the battery and charge cord thingy both died and it's about 70 bucks each to replace...yea

so, hopefully i can resume posting soon and prayerfully people start calling me this week for interviews...pray for me!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

this FOTD is from 02-08-09...yea, that long ago...

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Welcome to Candy Land!

GIVE ME COLOR!

so after being on hiatus for almost 2 full semesters, my dance group made a triumphant and memorable come back last night during the Zeta Phi Beta's annual fashion show at my school!

we brought the campus to candy land and showed them why we've been on campus for so long. i got the chance to do the group's makeup...i was going for a dramatic, candyish, colorful look. due to some time dependencies i wasn't able to get closeup pictures of two of the girl's, one of them i absolutely loved!

but, here are the pics below!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

blowpop...

nerd...


skittles...


i was a blue airhead...not literally ;P


group shots after the performance...joined by sour patch kids & cotton candy...


click to enlarge to see the faces better...


my makeup before i got ready to wash it off...

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MIA/Spring Favs So Far

Where you Been?

i know, i know...it's been a minute, but i'm still without my computer (need a new charger) and school has been kicking my butt lately...

but i have been browsing and will soon be buying a couple of springy things that i've recently seen and love. MAC released the HK collection, and while i love HK i am broke...so once i have the funds, if what i originally wanted is still available then i'll get it...

but one collection that i'm absolutely loving that i will most def get before the HK is creamteam! the lipstick and lipglass that i want is LAVENDER WHIP and EVER SO RICH...this lilac-esque purple is so in for spring and is one of the colors i'll be wearing in the future months.

since i'm currently in the boons i have to order mac online...the lipstick is sold out on the mac website, but i did find it on a department store's website, so i will be getting that...

another color that i'm def wearing this spring is yellow! i got my email from sephora talking about their new spring nail polishes and the yellow definately popped.

so i'm beyond ready for the bright colors and fun in the sun, but how about you? let me know what colors you're craving to wear during the upcoming seasono! leave a comment below!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

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Pose

PIC-HOING AROUND...

so it's been FOREVER since i've put makeup on, let alone done a FOTD...so without further ado...

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

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The Month of Love...for some.

VALENTINE'S DAY IS FEB. 14!

people have their own opinions and feelings towards the one day it's okay to have a little chocolate, Valentine's Day. regardless if you're pro v-day or anti v-day, i've pulled a couple of things that may spark your interest, wardrobe-wise, for that iffy/special day...

rather it's to work, play or get all lovey dovey in...these three sites make picking something to represent in oh so easy and inexpensive...

p.s. it's my 100th post yay!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

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Another Winter Storm

my area was one of the areas affected by the winter storm that hit yesterday and is still going strong. we had a big ice storm last year around this time that shut the schools down. school was canceled today, but the bf still had to work. he had to drive my car since his isn't working...he got stuck this morning but we were able to get the car out of the hole.

i had just finished watching "bad girls club" and was starting in on "the real housewives of orange county" but i couldn't really concentrate because i heard this car making all of this noise outside. after 30 minutes i got frustrated and went to look outside and saw the bf trying to shovel my car out of the snow...

so i had to put on clothes and go help him, i took over shoveling after a while and we were able to move the car a few feet, but i gave up because the cold was getting to me. i broke a nail on my right middle finger, my left ring finger is swollen and i'll probably be sick for the first time this season...

my poor car's still out there stuck, but luckily they canceled school for tomorrow...i can still hear the ice hitting the windows.

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Ladies Must Haves Series...

this is episode or video number 1 of my must haves series here on my blog...more vids to come soon!

i uploaded thru vimeo so it loads for a few seconds before playing...i changed the settings, so i would pause it and let it load for a minute so it continuously plays...

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

Must Haves ep. 1 from e. london on Vimeo.

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Fighting Myself.

right now where i am with everything...i don't know what i want to do. i feel so displaced and not where i want to be or need to be in everything. i know everything happens for a reason and God never puts more on you than you can bare, but i'm tired.

i look at everything around me and question why it is the way it is or what's so different that everything seems to be harder for me. i feel like i'm drowning from so much stuff and i keep asking God when will i get out.

idk, i'm just ready to move on from where i am right now. you can't live life to the fullest if it's always slapping you in the face. i protect myself from so many people...why should i give so much when no one wants to listen...

i'm fighting myself to get over it, make it through and move to the next phase of life. i just wish the phase was a little more happier.

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He's Official!!

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!

so, i know i'm a little late...later posting the most other blogs, but it's been a long day and i just wanted to get this in before the day actually ended.

i saw history be made to day as the first african american president was sworn in (i skipped class and everything, ssshhh!) but it was a wonderful ceremony and the obamas looked beautiful as usual. i also caught some of the commander in cheif ball footage (i hope i said it right...)

but all in all it's been a wonderful and historical day! so to leave you all...a couple of pics of the fit today...


Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

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Get into It!

I Can Only Have so Many Loves...Maybe Not!

the weather is colder, bone chilling colder, and there is one thing that i love to keep on my feet...SOCKS! my family, the bf and sometimes friends try to clown me because i have and continually wear long, knee high tube socks. i love them because they keep me warm during the winter days and i can wear the shortest shorts, but not feel so naked...

don't get me wrong, i wouldn't walk out of the house with short shorts and tube socks unless i was either going to dance practice or to work out. believe me, i get enough stares during the warmer months walking to the student center with shorts and long socks on...people are used to seeing me in them and i'll definitely be keeping these socks around for a while!

I Dream of Socks by divamee

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TARGET HAUL!

on another note i made a stop at target on my lunch break yesterday. quick side step...i originally went to avon to get some more 24 moisture, because i was out and that's the only thing i use on my face. it's light and airy and works well with my sensitive skin. my face can breath and i don't have breakouts...i get there looking for it, because i saw it last month, but decided to come back to get it. the guy tells me they don't carry it anymore!

i'm like, i was just in here like 2 weeks ago what happened? he said they stopped carrying it at the beginning of this month and he doesn't know why...WHAT?! so avon just disregarded the valued customers who religiously used the product without even a slight heads up. i know they knew about it for a while and i know the lady knew about it when i came in 2 weeks ago and she should've said something about it, because i def would've stocked up. so i'm upset and plan to make a call to avon personally...

but anyways...i went to target after stopping at avon and only picked up 3 things...a pack of pens (12 cents! they didn't ring up and they were the last ones so she asked the manager and they said ring them up for 12 cents, so yay me!) then i got the cutest tote for school, because i needed a new one and i don't carry book bags anymore... plus the nivea soft moisturizing cream for my face. i keep the smaller size of this stuff in my purse and it's the only thing outside of the avon that didn't actually clog my pores or become too oily, even though the avon was the best, i'm just stuck with this...

sorry this is all over the place, but when i asked the guy what the replacement was for the 24 moisture he told me it was the hydrofrming cream which could be used for night and day. i have this stuff already and it only says for night on the container...there is no way that is a respectful dupe for the 24 moisture! that stuff is so thick and OILY that i have to barely put it on to keep from looking like a sweaty pig all day! i am so disappointed in avon right now...

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SAY WHAT?! MAIL

but on to happier things...i got this weird card in the mail saying final notice call about recieving a free ipod shuffle, week stay at a hotel or $50 gift card...WHAT?! i'm thinking it's junk mail but i call anyway...so random, this guy answers and he's like are you from SIU or some other school (can't remember) i'm hesitant like...uuhhmm...SIU...? he's like "well there's going to be a meeting/seminar at the ramada inn by the walmart and all you have to do is come, stay for the whole thing, like 30-45 minutes, and you'll be able to choose one of the 3 things."

i'm like "SERIOUSLY?" i am the QUEEN of telemarketing and BS SCAMS! do i have idot written all over my face?! of course i didn't say that, but i'm like "i don't have to do or pay anything, just show up?" and he's like yea just show up, but i have to rsvp because it's filling up fast...so i told him to sign me up and i'm going to this thing at 2 today...it better not be a waste of my time, because i will def go off in there. they just called me this morning reminding me about it...so we shall see, pray i leave with my gift card, because i don't want to have to start no mess!

but anyways...i hope you all are having a wonderful weekend so far! YAY NO SCHOOL MONDAY! obama is official on tuesday!!!! i won't be there in person *tear* but i will be in full obama gear representing to the fullest and i hope you are too!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!!

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