Monday, August 16, 2010

Trend Report: 70's Style Redefined...

Sensual '70s Style has redefined power dressing in buttery silks, luxe trousers, honey-colored fur, and sleek neutral accessories. With the fall steadily approaching, here are a few items that could potentially make the wardrobe suite!

Chloe Fall 2010


Fox fur coat, Emilio Pucci - visit emiliopucci.com

Silk georgette blouse, Salvatore Ferragamo


Quilted leather bag, Proenza Schouler, collection at Barneys New York


Yellow gold bangle, Dinh Van, visit dinhvan.com


Calfskin slingback, Ralph Lauren Collection, visit ralphlauren.com


Leather and webbing bag, Gucci - http://www.gucci.com/ 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Pure Masculine Elegance - Corneliani Flagship Boutique, Milan -

At some point in our lives, we'll have to shop for that special man. Well, if your man loves the design of high-end luxury, then chances are he will be super impressed with the line created by Sergio Corneliani. Corneliani is a high-end, luxury men’s clothing store that has it all. Recently, they launched their flagship store in Milan. It's a bold, elegant statement with a welcoming atmosphere for its elite executive clientele.















Friday, August 06, 2010

Friday's Fabulous Find.... HOOYAH...

You guys are amazing -- after reading through your comments on yesterday's post, I am very excited and VERY motivated! What I have noticed with myself is that I respond very well to extreme gruelling exercise that is led by really bossy personal trainers. So, yesterday after talking to a friend, she recommended this group that is local and they whip you into shape, not the cute way but the old fashioned military way.



ENTER: The SEAL Physical Training Camp. And by the way, I don't mean seal as in the water gliding mammal, or the hunky man who happens to be married to Heidi Klum. I mean SEAL as in Navy Seals. These group of guys are ex-military commando, tough, drill sergeants!!! The first thought in my head is.... Sign me up please!! They have a 2 week, 5 days a week, daily hour and a half long programs begining at 5am and takes you literally through the sand, mud, and up the hill and back!! When I found them HERE, I was beaming. The next class is September 13th, so that gives me plenty of time to get a routine going so I can toughen up and say my HOOYAHS come September!!

have you guys ever tried any classes similar to this?

Have a GREAT weekend and enjoy the sun!!!

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Your Help Is Needed....

Dear Bloggy Friends,

I need your help! Today, I am feeling really great! I have been back on my exercise routine for the last four days ***I know, I know - four days, that's it!! but, that's a great accomplishment for this blogger*** consistently and for me that's one heck of a feat. With work, life, and everything else, it remains increasingly hard to consistently make time for myself to hit the gym.

My goal is that I will continue doing my gym routine regularly, and of course it will get better and fall into place. My exercise of choice is running. I love to run, except running is not like any other sport. It takes conditioning, control and endurance to run for miles. These things all contrary to "not" running consistently. When I stop running for weeks, let alone months, it's as if I am back at square one! My sister wants us to run a half a marathon in October and I fully intend to do so.


So, this is why I need your help! What secrets/ strategies/motivators do you use to stay the course? I would love to hear your thoughts!

And the Winner of Giveaway No. 1 Is....

The wonderful Mel en Stel Thick as Thieves Belt



is..........

Style Attic @ Life at 5 Feet


yahhhh..........CONGRATULATIONS.....

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

The At-Home Pedicure Guide 2010

So, after posting the Spa giveaway and reading your wonderful comments, I thought I would share with you a few tricks that I use to get my spa visit at home. While we all know that getting a pedicure is something we could do until the moon merges with the sun, it surely can get expensive. Well, at least until you win the $125 spa giveaway here!! You still have time to ENTER






I use Fresh's Brown Sugar Body Polish to start off. After you you've soaked your feet, then lather it up with this yummy goodness before using a foot buffer.

















My fave buffer is the Soap & Glory utterly fantastic foot buffer that comes with three different filing heads, including a portable file for in between the toes. Once I'm done scrubbing, "yes, really - I scrub" was my feet off.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Then, I use this awesome stuff from Bliss, its the Foot Patrol - OMG, can I say good. As you can see, they have a range of yumminess for the discerning woman who loves to feel good!
 
 
Once I get this stuff on my foot, I use the socks that comes with this package "see, its on her hand" and I sit there with my foot propped up for about 10-15 minutes. After which, I use a warmed towel and gently wipe the lotion off.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I select my favorite OPI color - depending on my mood, use a top coat and also a base coat and voila! I'm done!!! Smoochable toes...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

so, what's your summertime pedi ritual?

Monday, August 02, 2010

Happy Monday - Talk about Surrealism....

Happy Monday bloggy world! I feel like I've been gone on a vacation and now I'm back to the grind of it all. In reality, I didn't go anywhere, and work is at the top of my list for the next few months. Thanks to all my listeners for participating in the week long giveaways and welcome to all my new listeners.

Today, I felt that I should share something with you that gave me much to laugh about - in amazement nonetheless, when I saw it. While browsing online for a few art prints for myself, I visited artist Gregor Collienne's photographic studio. Wow!! his photos are a mix of surrealism + humour. Most of these photos show impossible situations merged together in an entertaining manner and you will love them!!














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thoughts??


Don't forget that the giveaways go until this week when the winners will be announced. That means you are still able to enter the giveaways until it closes. ENTER HERE

Friday, July 30, 2010

Giveaway #5 - Its the Weekend - Let's Wind Down and Have A Spa Day?

One of the luxuries that I most enjoy is going to the spa, relaxing with friends and just giving myself a treat. While I must admit, I have not been able to do much of this lately; I fully intend to get back into the swing of things very soon. Today's giveaway was carefully planned because I know that most of us bloggers are hard working women with jobs, kids, significant others, blogs, twitter accounts, girlfriends/best friends, and everything else. Wouldn't you want to hang out at the spa and relax on a weekend after a long week? I certainly would!

Our giveaway today comes courtesy of ME and it is a $125 gift certificate from Spa Finder.


SpaFinder Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for every occasion, and for every busy working woman. Accepted at over 5,000 spas around the globe, they can be used for ANY spa treatment of your choice such as relaxing massages, luxurious facials, fine beauty products, and more. Need I say more?


TO ENTER: You MUST be a PUBLIC follower of Life Sunnyside Down and leave a comment telling me why you would love to win this giveaway!


EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet THIS: Enter Life Sunnyside Down $125 Spa Giveaway, visit @www.lifesunnysidedown.blogspot.com - please leave the URL {2 extra entries}
2. Follow @lifesunnyside
3. Blog about this giveaway. Please include the URL in your comment. {5 extra entries}


Please ALSO leave a comment for each of the extra entries! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE....

Contest open until August 11, 2010. Winner will be chosen at random

.....TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR THE START OF THE GIVEAWAY RESULTS .....

Don't Forget to ENTER Giveaway No. 1 and No. 2
and No. 3 and No. 4

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Giveaway #4 - Who Wants to Shopbop????


 So, one of my favorite little shops to go roving through is Shopbop! I must admit one of my guiltiest obsession is SHOPPING.... Yikes! So, its quite befitting that you guys will get to shop too...You my lovely followers will now get a chance to win a $100 gift card to Shopbop! For absolutely anything you want online!!!!

Here are a few of my fave pieces from Shopbop!

The Thakoon Sleeveless Dress



The Calvin Klein Collection


Alice and Olivia Ruffled Dress
  

The Rebecca Minkoff Blazer


TO ENTER: You MUST be a follower of Life Sunnyside Down and leave a comment about your fashion style! What are your like, dislikes etc.


EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet this: Enter Life Sunnyside Down Shopbop Giveaway, visit @lifesunnyside
2. Follow @lifesunnyside
3. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Please include the URL in your comment. {4 extra entries}
         
Please ALSO leave a comment for each of the extra entries! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE....

Contest open until August 6, 2010. Winner will be chosen at random
.....TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER GREAT GIVEAWAY.....

PSssssttt.. Don't Forget to ENTER Giveaway No. 1 and Giveaway No. 2 and Giveaway No. 3

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Giveaway # 3 - Anthropologie Scarf

Don't FORGET to ENTER Giveaway No. 1 and Giveaway No. 2

A few posts ago, I mentioned that one of my favorite stores is Anthropologie and I also gave you a preview of what was to come. Well, I thought it was befitting that the next giveaway came directly from the doors of Anthropologie!

Today's giveaway is compliments of Anthropologie, and it is The Verdure Rapids Scarf.

Enjoy the lush foliage that wraps round and round, overflowing down your neckline. This is one of my fave items and is available in three (3) beautiful colors as shown here: biege, hunter green and pink!
 





TO ENTER: You MUST be a follower of Life Sunnyside Down and you MUST leave a comment about your favorite item at Anthropologie and which color scarf you would like.

EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet this: Enter Life Sunnyside Down Anthropologie Giveaway, visit @lifesunnyside
2. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Please include the URL in your comment. {4 extra entries}

Please ALSO leave a comment for each of the extra entries! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE....

Contest open until August 6, 2010. Winner will be chosen at random
.....TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER GREAT GIVEAWAY.....