Thursday, April 30, 2009

flower power





Flower time!
These are a few pictures I took last Sunday at my boyfriends house after dinner.
The weather was so beautiful, I had to spend the day outside, taking pictures.
I'm so happy its Springtime. It's is such a pretty season.
Minus the allergies of course!
-Mandy

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

hey sailor!





We have always been HUGE fans of the nautical style.
The all American look is simple and classy with fun pops of color.

Honest Eyes

This is a picture I took on the way to the beach yesterday, we were on a road in Plymouth with mansions over looking the water it was such a gorgeous veiw we had to stop and take it in. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
~ HB

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Guilty Pleasure




In honor of todays record breaking temperatures in Boston, I found some fashion forward bathing suits. The brand Gottex is breaking out thier new line and there popping up in Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Start looking for some new suits because it is only going to get hotter.

~ HB



Kiss, Kiss

If you love street fashion and photography this is for you:
http://lookbook.nu/

Thanks to, http://neondesigns.blogspot.com/ for showing me the website in the first place.

Anywho, I'm new to the website so i don't know much info about it. But i have been checking it out frequently. It's always nice to see the way other people dress and how creative they are. Hope you guys like it!

p.s follow her!
-Mandy

Monday, April 27, 2009

We're Gonna Lose Ourselves





Florals are a classic look that keep showing up on the runways each year. As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, break out the floral atire!
~ HB

Fashion Zombies!

This is me in my new prized possession: Ray Bans :-D

I wish I liked this photograph of me more because I really like the lighting.
It's all natural lighting believe it or not. No photoshop at all.
-Mandy

California Bound

I didn't realize this would come out so small :(
Ooooh well! This is just a little inspirational collage I made today.
-Mandy

Friday, April 24, 2009

When did your heart go missing?



Each day the "one shoulder" dresses and tops are becoming more popular. They are expanding tremendously throughout the runways and at the awards.
This look gives off a new type of confidence and a great summery, polished look for this season.
This is also great for prom and cotillions.
Although, I haven't been a fan of the one shoulder look but i must say it is growing on me. Especially if it is pulled together correctly.
-Mandy

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Eyes on Fire




One day last summer, the sky was amazing shades of ruby.
Before that day, I had never seen anything like that. It's incredibly fascinating to me.
These are some of the photographs I was able to capture
-Mandy

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

LiLo


Haha i love watching this video :)

Monday, April 20, 2009

always remember

Thin eye brows have NEVER been flattering on anyone, so don't do it!
Eye brows are there to help frame your face, not make you look unnatural.
Just thought I'd vent my feelings :)
-Mandy

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Time is running out


One of our favorite Stylists is Rachel Zoe.
She is found with Hollywood's socialites and at runways.
Her style is a unique Boho/hippie look that is pure perfection.

We suggest taking a lot at her book, "Style A-Zoe".
It is filled with information and tips to keep looking stylish at all times!

-Mandy and HB

10 beauty mistakes

The 10 Beauty Mistakes That Add 10 Years

1. Thick foundation
2. Foundation that is too light
3. Heavy concealer on dark circles
4 Face powder on top of lines
5. Blush on apples of cheeks
6. Lipstick that migrates
7. Major lipstick
8. Mascara on lower lashes
9. Eyeliner on the lower lashes
10. Sparkly eye shadow on the outer corners

This was taken from Allure.com
Be aware of these mistakes people make while applying makeup. Try enhancing and highlighting your natural features without going overboard! And remember a little goes a long way!

- Mandy

La Bella Vita



























It's prom season and everyone is searching for the perfect dress for thier proms and formals. Take a page from the designer books and get one of the spring 2009 trends. Pick a dress with a geometric shape or go for a goddess inspired dress, these looks hit all of the spring runways. They are so much hotter than the traditional formal dresses.

-HB

Saturday, April 18, 2009

You Forget What You Came Here For




This is a picture I took a last spring, on a weekend getaway to the berkshires with mandy and other friends, it was in the high 70s, which is quite warm for spring here. Hopefully we'll get some weather like that here soon :) it's kinda a typical pic but I thought you might enjoy it.


-HB

Thats what you get when you let your heart win



I thought it would be a lovely idea to post some pictures of me and my bests :)
-Mandy

Friday, April 17, 2009

I'm sure many of you have heard of the band Muse. Theie music is frequently played on the radio.
BUT their other music that hasn't made it to the radio, is truly AMAZING. They are by far musically talented and create unique music that I've never heard before.
I'm trying to find more music that is as awesome as Muse's.

-Mandy

Thursday, April 16, 2009

EVERYDAY LOVE


hey guys!
Here are some products we use almost everyday and swear by!
Hope you like them as much as we do!
~ HB and Mandy

1. MEDICATED CHAPSTICK
2. ORLY NAIL POLISH ( HIGH VOLTAGE, SUMMER COLORS)

3. MAX FACTOR 2000 CALORIE LASH PLUMPER

4. DOVE UNSCENTED SOAP

5. NEUTROGENA OIL FREE ACNE WASH (PINK GRAPEFRUIT FOAMING SCRUB)

6. NEUTROGENA HEALTHY SKIN LOTION SPF 15

7. RUSK DEEP SHINE PHYTOMARINE LUSTERIZER

8. BARE MINERALS GET STARTED KIT

9. CLINIQUE LASH DOUBLING MASCARA

10. COOCHY RASH FREE SHAVE CREAM

11. JERGENS ORIGINAL SCENT BODY LOTION

12. TWO FACED SMOKY EYE PALLATE

13. SHIMMER STRIPS COSTUM EYE ENHANCING SHADOW & LINER (FOR HAZEL, GREEN, BROWN, & BLUE EYES)

14. BANANA BOAT ALOE AFTER SUN LOTION

15. CLEAN & CLEAR OIL ABSORBING SHEETS

16. BENEFIT BOI-ING CONCEALER

17. NARS ORGASM BLUSH

18. LIP SMACKERS

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

PEACE+LOVE


My car love charm :)

Me and HB in Cape Cod

Just thought I'd share some pictures that make me think of the summertime :)
-Mandy

Zodiac

I just came across this and thought it was very cool!
this was taken from http://www.oligoville.com/category/fashion/closet-remix-fashion/
check out there website its awesome!!! you can also find them on twitter!!

-Mandy




"Aries

Hey there, birthday baby! With another year under your belt the stars are telling you to embrace and congratulate. Embrace your red-hot, unique sense of style and curvaveously beautiful, perfect body. Congratulate yourself for being utterly and extraordinarily fabulous. Go out blow some cash and buy yourself a fabulous black and red lace birthday dress and say, “Hello, just call me sexy!”


Taurus

Say sayonara to the sweatpants. The stars are sick of seeing you in your weekend warrior wardrobe. Even if your jobless, you still need to shower and get ready in the morning. I see a hot black number and a racy date this Friday night to get you out of your style slump.

Gemini

It’s time to say buh-bye to your monochromatic look of dark grays, blacks, and browns. Spring is here and color is in. Look deep in your closet for that magenta skirt, green blouse, and bright blue dress. It’s time to bust out your color, flair, and effusive fabulous self into your wardrobe.

Cancer

Hey there, hottie! It’s time to break out your DVF dress and Manolo stilettos. With job offers, hot dates, and popping parties crowding your schedule, look your absolute best. Get your hair did, paint your nails, and primp yourself to perfection.

Leo

Lovely, lovely Leo you are such a bohemian spirit. I see flowing skirts, layers upon layers, and boho accessories cascading from your closet. Put a flower in your hair and some flip-flops on your feet this Saturday, I see a picnic in your future.

Virgo

If you look in the mirror and a frown creeps over your face, stop, change, and look again. Your fashionista days have gone astray. Well it’s cool to be hip and trendy, there’s something called “a bit too much.” Tend to your next wardrobe pick as Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio does to baked chicken–with restraint and simplicity.

Libra

Siena Miller, is that you?! Looking good my leeby leebs. You’ve been coming out with one hit after another from that stylish closet of yours. Keep the hot outfits rolling and the good times will keep coming. You, my friend, are a true goddess of fashion.

Scorpio

Do the words “broke as a joke” sound familiar to you honey? Well, if they don’t log onto dictionary.com and look it up. You have been spending way to much scrilla on all those new threads. While you think you may be saving my shopping at Forever 21 all the time, 10 shirts at $20/each=$200. Put a cork in your spending habits otherwise you’ll be right behind GM in the bankruptcy aisle.

Sagittarius

I see purple. Aubergine, lavender, plum, lilac, mulberry–I see all shades of purple. While it might not be your traditional color of choice, your wardrobe is in desperate need of various hues hollering back to that big dinosaur. A purple blouse with black pants, a plum dress with killer heels, a wine bag thrown over your shoulder–try it and the stars will smile down upon you.

Capricorn

Simple, elegant, and classy–that’s you in a nutshell. You have no time for fuss and excess. Stick to your signature pieces, accessories wisely, and always choose quality over quantity. Think Aubrey Hepburn meets Eva Mendes–that’s the style you ought to have.

Aquarius

I agree, the eighties were the shiznit. Patrick Dempsy in Can’t Buy Me Love, Don’t Stop Believing by Journey, and side ponytails all were fabulous. Were, however, is the key term here. Your pegged pants, denim on denim, and double-decker socks have got to hit the road. It’s time to do some fashion feng shui and modernize your style.

Pisces

I see a flawless Zac Posen dress in your future. A fancy ball, or perhaps a gala, the image is fuzzy, but it’s clearly you looking fabulous. Dress to impress, spare no change, for I see a fashionably fabulous night a la the one and only Carrie Bradshaw herself just around your corner."

The Small Print



They are showing a lot of "double denim" on the runways lately. I was taught that this was a huge fashion no no.
So, this isn't much of a look I can relate to. But I'd love to hear others opinions on this look! If anyone has better pictures of this style please share!

-Mandy

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Day and Night







The black and electric blue look is poping up everywhere on runways and on stars like Lauren Conrad from the Hills. Though normally mixing black and blue is a fashion don't, I am loving this simple edgy look.
~HB



Pirate

Photobucket
Lindsay Lohan
I came across this picture a few weeks ago and i fell in love with this look.
the black knee high socks add a nice touch to this outfit.
-Mandy

hello blog world

Hey everyone!
this blog is managed by Mandy+HB. This is our first fashion blog ever, so pleas bare with us :)

Also, if anyone has any ideas on things they would like us to blog about, please feel free to comment!!


**You can look forward to some of our favorite things happening in the fashion, music and photography world today.

Photobucket
A picture of HB and Mandy last summer.