Kourtney Kardashian is having a girl! – I was super excited to hear about Kourt finding out that she and Scott Disick are having a girl this week…how fab is that little diva gonna be? You can check out E’s full story about it here but I wanted to ask..what “K” name would you choose for Kourney’s baby girl (if she went with the K thing like her mom)????

Our picks are Kenly, Keely or Koral, its harder than we thought finding a K name.

Rhianna and Chris Brown dangerously close to getting back together! - WTF? Right off of Rhianna’s amazing showing at the Grammy’s she goes and gets close to getting back together with the king of the DBags.  Not that she owes an explanation to anyone but she was such a great representation of female empowerment for so long b/c of the incident between her and Chris Brown but now its just kind of a bummer that they are back in action leaving Drake behind They are rumored to be performing together on American Idol…hopefully he doesn’t beat the shit out of her again!

The Hunger Game outsells Twilight in Advance Ticket Sales – Wowza! I bet no one thought this would happen.  I am a fan of both book series and while they are very different I had no idea that the Hunger Games movies would get the same caliber of followers of Twilight.  The first movie adaptation of the first Suzanne Collins novel in the trilogy comes out March 23rd.

These are my fave/most shocking news stories of the week.

What were you reading about this week?

-Drama mama out

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Its no secret that I love neural tones, you can read about it here, here, here, and here.   Nude, beige, tan, gray, greige, blush, you name it I love it.  There is something about these tones that automatically make me feel chic, feminine and fashion forward.  I also feel that neutral tones really let a women’s true beauty to shine rather than competing with bright colors or prints.

If you guys have been keeping up with awards season you know that nude red carpet gowns are all the craze and there is a reason for that.  There are so many different tones of nude that flatter almost any skintone. Colors ranging from off white or cream to light pink or blush there is a nude tone out there for you.

Right now I am obsessed with the combination of black and nude/blush tones.  Kourtney Kardashian loves pairing nude and black together and you have to admit she looks amazing every day!

I am very fair complected with red hair and blue eyes so at first I thought nude would be impossible for me, I figured I would look all the same color…not the case when you mix your neutrals with a high contrasting black.

Try chiffon romantic tops with “hard” black skinnies for a look that is polished yet unexpected.  Next time you reach for your LBD change up your normal accessories and shoes to nude/blush tones, not only will your legs look longer (who can’t use a longer leg?) but it will change up the entire look of that favorite dress you may have worn quite a few times.  The nude and black color combo also works so well on a casual note, pair your favorite nude tee or tank with skinny jeans and and a black blazer and ballet flats, comfy and appropriate for almost any activity.

Don’t count this combo out for makeup too, nothing looks better than a black smokey eye and nude lip.

Check out my collection of nude/black favorites.

Dress, $48
Dress, $68
Dress, $23
Ryu feather dress, $110
Ryu feather dress, $110
Dorothy Perkins top, $44
Striped tunic, £30
Forever 21 shirt, $18
Forever 21 top, $18
Forever 21 scoop neck tank, $16
Forever 21 sheer top, $25
Esprit knit pajamas, $15
Leather high heels, $110
Party shoes, $30
Seychelles high heels, $100
Forever 21 chunky bangle, $3.80
butter LONDON ’3 Free’ Nail Lacquer Union Jack Black One Size, $14
Butter London 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish, $14

What do you guys thing? Do you like wearing nude/blush with black? What are your favorite color combinations?

-Drama mama out

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1.  Urban Decay Naked Palate - I purchased this lovely little collection right before Christmas and we have had a world wind romance since then.  This is truly the best palate of eye colors I have ever owned.  There is a wide range of shimmer, glittery shadows to matte colors and frosty white/pinks to the darkest blacks and grays you will need.  The palate comes with an amazing brush that has to be about a $20 value on its own as well as a mini tube of their eyeshadow primer which is great as well.  It doesn’t beat my favorite from too faced but it does the job. For $50 you cannot beat this set of 12 beautiful neutral tones that will work in your everyday look.  FYI Urban Decay recently released Naked 2…look for it on my birthday list!

2.  Peachy flowers – There is something about having fresh flowers in your home that makes it feel more homey and inviting.  My mom is a florist so we have been around flowers for a long time and my new favorite are bouquets of peachy, neutral toned flowers.  Anything from roses to tulips, peonies and orchids.  There is something about their elegance and beauty that give me a different feeling from other brightly toned flowers. Try them in a neutral or white vase or for a pop of color try a turquoise vase!

3.  Kim Kardashian’s Ponytail Chain – On one of the last few episodes of “Kourtney and Kim take New York” Kim was rocking a sleek high ponytail adorned with a beautiful chain spanning from one side to the other.  I LOVED IT! I am not a huge fan of wearing a high pony on a normal basis because most of the time I come off looking like a cheerleader but what a fun and fabulous hair accessory that could work so well with so many things.  Kim just created a new line of jewelry called Belle Noel and the pony chains (that is what I am calling them) are available through the line.  $45 kinda steep to try out this new trend but I’m sure if I wait around Forever 21 will have something similar for $6.80 or so…gotta love it.

4.  Opal – I have always been fascinated by Opal, its color, reflection and look as well as its uniqueness; no two pieces look a like.  Throughout history, opal has been regarded as a stone of good fortune. In ancient times, precious opal was included among the noble gems; it was believed that the gem possessed magical properties and luck.  Well who doesn’t need a little magic and luck in their lives.  I was also told once that you should never receive opal from a loved one, it means bad things for the relationship, so opal is something that you must purchase for yourself.  I am currenly in love with vintage cocktail rings, there is something so garish about them that I think would be a nice conversation starter with an everyday outfit.

5.  Valspar Antiquing Glaze – I am a newbie when it comes to DIY / crafty projects at home but with the help of Pintrest and other DIY blogs out there I am becoming quite creative.  Valspar Antiquing Glze turns anything into a beautiful rustic masterpeice.  I recently used it on some old photo frames that I painted and it looks amazing, adding the right amount of age and distress to anything you need.  Search for it in Pintrest to get an idea of what people are using it for…its amazing!

What are your favorite things right now? Are you loving the items on my list?

-Drama mama out

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Christmas is by far one of my favorite times of the year and while I do love to shop for myself I love giving gifts as well. This year during my shopping efforts I have done great about not buying items for myself so instead of buying them I decided to blog them, much cheaper and not so greedy Here are a few things I would love to see under my tree this year!

New Camera – I toyed around with the idea of getting a fancier SLR camera to take great photos of my kids but I can’t sacrifice the convenience of a slim, point and shoot camera.  If I can’t carry the camera in my purse photos will never be taken, just being honest so this little Nikon purple camera seems like the way to go, its adorable, my favorite color and it comes with its own rechargable battery which is vital!

Britney or GaGa Tour DVD – I have seen both these ladies on tour recently and both shows were amazing…why not relive that at home on DVD?

Sewing Supplies – I just recently started sewing so I need all sorts of little odds and ends to make my job a little easier, a great pair of scissors, extra needles for my machine, fabric, thread etc.

Nail Polish and Nail Polish Accessories – I am in love with the stick on nail decals and fun nail polish colors.  I own way to many colors but I cannot get enough. I love OPI, Essie and I am grooving on the new Kardashian Kollection at Wal Mart.  Currently I am lusitng over Khole had a Lam-Lam and Sealed with a Kris and Rainbow in the S-Kylie, as well as Essie’s “Cocktail Bling” “Sole Mate” “Mink Muffs” “Glamour Purse” don’t forget Sally Hansen’s leopard and frock star nail polish strips

Marc Jacobs Daisy – This is my self proclaimed signature scent.  It is so versatile and I think that it easily transitions through the seasons.  I am currently out of the large bottle so obviously I need a refill but I would also love a roller ball version to travel with or keep at work or in my purse

Delicate Rose Gold Ring – I have been in love with rose gold since purchasing my Michael Kors Rose Gold rose gold watch last year.  It compliments my skin and hair color and I get so many comments on it so I want a rose gold ring and I am loving the look of this little bow ring or delicate hammered band.

Arrow Necklace – I am in love with this little teeny arrow necklace in gold/rose gold.  Wouldn’t it be adorable as an everyday peice that you pair with everything? So sweet and charming and so versatile.

Babushka Doll Water Carafe - I am in love with this sweet little water carafe for my bedside table.  It would be such a cute addition to my bedroom with a purpose.

Assorted Dresses/Clothes – I am in love with some of New York and Company’s new winter line.  So many great dresses and tops and their tailoring works so well with my silhouette that its almost a crime to NOT buy them.  Also they have crazy good coupons, like right now in stores all items are buy one get one free, yep FREE! CRAZY! I am in love with this little holiday dress and these super cute tops in atomic red.

Michael Kors Watch – Ok so kind of an extravagant gift but a girl can dream.  There are currently two different watches that I am lusting over, the horn with gold detail one and the Runway watch in brown.  Both are beautiful and would look amazing with almost anything!

What are you wishing for this Christmas?

-Drama mama out

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18 months ago I did a post about a photo I found of Kourtney Kardashian wearing this amazing leopard scarf.  What was so amazing about it you ask? It had a beautiful color palate of tan, brown and black no tacky orange that you normally see in leopard and the print was large and graphic.  My post about this leopard scarf has been my number 2 most viewed post to date, so you know its special.

I was on the search for this scarf, it would be the perfect addition to my wardrobe.  Needless to say I never found the one she was looking for.  It was from Zara and all of my online searches came back with nothing.

Last week I went into New York and Company to purchase a dress for our family pictures coming up.  I had a coupon for $75 off of $150.  I purchased two dressed coming to around $130 so I sent my friend all over the store searching for the perfect $20 item to bring my total to where it needed to be to get my discount.  As she was looking I noticed the scarf from afar and left the line immediately, could it be THE scarf that I had been looking for? Yes it was and it was $20, it was perfect and meant to be.  I snatched it right up and have not looked back.

I wore the scare yesterday with a pair of black equestrian leggings, a black tunic tank and sandals.  I felt super chic and got lots of compliments.  The scarf looks way more expenisive that $20 and its really versatile.  I can see it easily paired with jeans and a tee or a cocktail dress.

I just wanted to fill you all in on this amazing discovery…don’t miss out!

-Drama mama out

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