LUST-HAVE LIST: November 2013

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Halloween is pretty much the doormat to the holiday season. Now, we are entering into November for Thanksgiving and then Christmas will be right around the corner, because December tends to run up to you real quick with a sucker punch.

This month, I’m starting to gravitate more black fashion pieces rather than brown and you will be able to see it in this month’s LHL. Plus, now that the sweaty summer is over, I’m starting to take some extra time in the morning to do my makeup instead of just some undereye concealer, mascara, and powder. So, I’m starting to visit makeup counters more frequently and test drive new products. Also, I need some new make-up brushes, because mine are starting to shed. Ugh.

Not to mention, but I’ve been feeling a little nostalgia toward my junior high days of being obsessed with Memphis rap and bucket bag purses.

So, here are the things I’m lusting for this month!

  1. Eightball and MJG T-Shirt, $13.99, Blahblahtshirts.com
  2. Rachel Zoe Kye Drawstring Bag, $315.99, Piperlime.com
  3. Origins Smarty™ Plants CC SPF 20 Complexion Corrector, $35, Sephora
  4. Vince Sonia High Heel Booties, $475, ShopBop.com
  5. Make An Entrance Clutch, $59, Sephora

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Nike Air Max Reflect Collection Pack

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Nike is about to release the perfect show for you runners who find yourself running at night and you cult Air Max fans.

Inspired by the necessity to be seen during night runs, the Nike Reflect Collection’s reflective elements allow muted all-black silhouettes to come to life when met with light for a bold statement. The Collection includes the Nike Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max Thea.  The reflective taping and under-mesh accents of the Reflect Collection can flip from subdued to radiant at the flick of a switch, making it possible to stand out at any hour, in any light.

The Nike Reflect Collection will be available at Nike.com and your local Nike Sportswear retailer beginning Nov. 1.

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Images courtesy of Nike.com

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eBay Introduces New Way to Browse and Buy

The ability to browse, shop, and track purchases online is probably one of the best things ever invented and grew dramatically since its conception in the late 90s to now. However, the fact that now, we as consumers, can easily become sellers online with the tap of a few keys and upload of pictures from our phones is just as fascinating.

eBay was the first online place where you could shop and sell on one site. So, its only fitting that they are continuing their efforts to keep the core plan intact, but grow on it, too. Thanks to the abundance of online shopping and bloggers and online tastemakers, eBay introduces a set of new features that make browsing and buying on eBay more personalized and inspiring. eBay also announces the expansion of eBay Now, its local same-day delivery service, to 25 markets in 2014, and a new strategic partnership with Shutl, a global network of couriers.

Watch the videos above and below to find out more about the latest browsing and shopping endeavors by eBay, including the new collections and curators, such as Solange and Pharell Williams.

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Eh…moving.

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I’ve been MIA, because I moved a couple of weekends ago and as you can tell by my Instagram photo above, I’m still not completely unpacked. One of the double edge swords about moving is that you find stuff you forgot you had (Yay!), but then you realize that more stuff that you didn’t calculate in your moving estimate (Boo!)

The deets. One of my sisters and I found this cute little 3 bedroom house to rent that we instantly fell in love with thanks to the character of an older home, hardwood floors, great natural light, big back yard for our dogs, and front deck that we can’t wait to enjoy when it warms up. This past weekend, we finally got the cable and internet hooked up, but a virus decided to move, too, right into my computer. So, yeah, its currently getting fixed and I’m hoping  I should get it back any day now.

Although we are pretty much settled in, we still have to shop for a few things here and there, the main one being me a new bed, because I gave my other one to her (long story) and now I need to go buy a new bed. Shopping for essentials is hard to do when you have a full-time job along with unpacking, However, this weekend, we plan to tackle all of these issues and my computer will hopefully be back and all will be good in my little Stained world once again. *Fingers crossed*

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Weekend At Home: Perfecting My Bar

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For over a year, I’ve been trying to create a bar area that’s pleasantly stocked. I think that a bar area in your home is very inviting…to most. Personally, I’m a social drinker, but there are a couple of times a week that I find myself partaking in a glass of wine to unwind from a long day at work.

This week, my sister and I are moving to a cute little house we are renting and one of the first things I’m going to tackle is setting up a bar. Although, neither of us are “drinkers”, we do socialize with some and host most group get-togethers at our place. So, we try to keep some “spirits” for visitors.

Typically, when it comes to metal in fashion or home decor, I like to go gold. However, for the bar, I’m really feeling a silver and glass with touches of black theme. I love the sleek and modern feel of the look. Plus, my dining room furniture is black and a silver bar area will compliment each other nicely and allow me to add an accent color of my choice, per season.

So, here are some items I’m pondering to help build my silver-lining bar area.

  1. Oeniphilia 6 Bottle Wall Mounted Wine Rack, $43.32, Walmart
  2. Stainless-Steel Bar Tools Set with Stand, $89.95, Williams-Sonoma
  3. Mikasa Cheers Set of 4 Glass Bottle Stoppers, $25, Amazon.com
  4. Oggi Stainless Steel Double Wall Ice Bucket, $29.99, Target
  5. Luigi Bormioli ‘Rossini’ Decanter, $40, Nordstrom
  6. Dorset Cocktail Shaker, $119.95, Williams-Sonoma
  7. Bristol Bar Cabinet, $549, JC Penney
  8. Stainless Steel Cocktail Glasses, $19.99, Target
  9. Metallic Print Glassware Set, $34, West Elm

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