peek-a-boo teddybears ^.^

Hey chickies :) I hope everyone is having a great day!!  It's like 15 degrees celsius here today and I'm feeling spring-y, as in the season, not bouncy hahaha...i know i'm lame. Anywhoooo, I decided to do my nails nice and bright and cute, in hope of better days to come.  I love teddy bears, I think they're adorable and ultra sweet ^.^

Materials needed for this look are: a slim brush, a pink polish, or whatever color you would like for a background, white, gray, and black, and a sparkly top coat, if you wish :) Start off with top coat and base color...let dry...apply second coat if needed...let dry...create a half circle from corner to corner of the free edge using white and make two small semi-circles on top...let dry..and go over again in white...create a little upside down triangle and mouth with grey and make little dots in the ears using grey...black dots for the eyes and pink dots over the grey dots you made earlier in the ears...let dry, and apply a top coat, a sparkly one if you wish :) I hope everyone is having a fantastic day wherever you are, i'm sending positive teddy bear vibes to all :P  tons of love xoxoChiika

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Marni for H&M

Mark your calendar ladies!!! March 8th, Marni's spring collection for H&M launches in select stores :) The line is comprised of earthy hippy dippy colors, from camel brown, to sage green, maroon, and navy blues, 70's inspired prints that i promise will trip you out :), funky chunky jewelry , and of course the latest trend sequined collar necklaces. You're bound to feel like you've traveled back in time.

xoxoChiika

all kinds of hot!

I just had to share these pics of Rihanna and Kate Moss at London Fashion Week...oh my goodness they look absolutely stunning in these ultra sexy dresses!

xoxoChiika

alice + olivia NYFW

Hey darlin's ^.^

OK I'm just going to get into it....I'm in lo-ooove!! It was love at first sight I would have to say...and the feeling is mutual...no it's not a man, it's "alice + olivia" fall collection 2012.  hahaha it's basically the same feelings though, just as if you met the man of your dreams...my heart fluttered, my pupils enlarged and I couldn't pull my eyes away *.*

I'm so impressed by Stacy Bendet's collection, powerful, edgy, ultra-femme, glamorous, are just a few words I would use to describe the line.

I love everything from the peplum dresses, the sequined gowns with edgy cropped leather jackets, the 60's silhouettes, girly frocks, lace backless dresses, tailored suits, and the intense jewel tone colors.

I'm also a fan of the dark smokey eye and the dark plum lips.

I know you're going to fall in love too :)

xoxoChiika

under my umbrella..ella...ella

Yup that's right...Rihanna for the Giorgio Armani spring summer collection 2012.  She's absolutely stunning, and i love the black and white photos :)

xoxoChiika

my ears want more! BECK and FEIST

My ears want more!
Beck and Feist collaborations:
"how come you never go there" BECK REMIX...click to listen

what this track does to me? makes me smile, puts a groove in my step, and causes unintentional head bobbing :)

Follow Feist on soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/feist-1
Check out her website:
http://www.listentofeist.com/
Like Feist on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/feist
Like Beck on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/Beck

also make sure to check out what other music i'm into by click "my ears want more" down below in the labels :)

xoxoChiika

get GRAPHIC!

get GRAPHIC! i'm loving the graphic print trend for spring and summer 2012...and why not get graphic on your denim :) sounds like a plan to me...here's a couple of my favs :)

xoxoChiika

CURRENT/ELLIOTT The Stiletto color~neon leopard

SIWY JEANS Abbeylee Zip Crop color~meow

okay like how fab are these actual tiger print jeans?? i'm in love

tree hugger...nature lover :)

Hi friends :)

I really wanted to share these pictures with y'all.

My friend took these pictures when she took a trip to the Rockies, between British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta in Canada.  I instantly fell in love with the serene landscapes.  The turquoise color is my favorite and I sit in awe just thinking about the magnificence of creation.  I want to encourage everyone to look around them and be inspired by the wonders of the world, and to take in all it's beauty.

Let me know your favorite thing in nature, whether it's landscape, some type of animal, color...whatever.

xoxoChiika

Kurt Geiger spring/summer 2012

Ok how gorgeous are these??  My favorite are the last pair...the color, the studs, the straps...aaaah this is true love :)  Which ones do you like?

xoxoChiika

i love ponies...

and ponytails of course!!!

grow hair!...groooow hahaha another style i can't wait to rock :)

Olivia Wilde at the premiere of "Cowboys and Aliens" was sporting this ultra chic bubble pony.

Super simple to do, just tie your hair, and tease near the tie, then place a clear elastic a little further down, and kind of pull at the hair to create the bubble effect...continue all the way down!

easy peasy lemon squeezy ^.^

xoxoChiika

on top...topshop that is

Hi my beautiful friends :)
A glimpse of Mary Katrantzou’s capsule collection for Topshop. The nine-piece range features all the London-based designer's trademarks – think busy floral prints, splashes of color and avant garde structured items. Mary’s line is inspired by English country gardens, Asian inspired florals and ornaments, to name just three. The collection hits stores nationwide and the web on 17th February.

i  like the flower print leggings, let me know what you think of the line

xoxoChiika

my ears want more! LYKKE LI

my ears want more!
LYKKE LI
i'm addicted to...
youth knows no pain (acoustic)...click to listen
i follow rivers (live on the moon)...click to listen
i follow rivers (the magician remix)...click to listen
the only...click to listen   (one of my favs!!!)

Check out her official site
http://lykkeli.com/
Subscribe to her youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/lykkelivideos
Like her on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/lykkeli
Follow her on soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/lykkeli

check out other artists i'm into by clicking "my ears want more" down below in the labels :)
xoxoChiika

rev your engine!

hey my lovelies just wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite breakfast meals....afterall it is the most important meal of the day!   You can prepare it the night before for an easy grab-n-go breakfast.  It's packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, to rev your engine all morning long :)

Breakfast Protein Parfait

(1 Serving)

Here's what you need:

6oz Greek yogurt, plain, fat free

1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese

1 scoop high quality strawberry or vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup fresh berries

1 tbsp. pecan pieces, toasted

1. In a small bowl use a whisk to combine the yogurt, cottage cheese and protein powder. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Place half of the yogurt mixture into a clear cup, top with the berries and then the remaining yogurt mixture. Top with pecans.

Hope y'all have a great day!
xoxoChiika

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 260 calories, 6g fat, 307mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 38g protein.

my ears want more! CLOSE

my ears want more! Close

i'm addicted to his 3 new tracks...

"perfect darkness"-fink

"crystalfilm"-little dragon

"never"-scuba

his new album has yet to hit stores, but check out a preview of the 3 new songs from his album..take a listen, if you like you can also download free, just click on this link...  CLOSE getting closer

Check out his site:

http://www.gettingcloser.co.uk/

Like him on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Close/276905412343531

Follow him on soundcloud:

http://soundcloud.com/getting-closer

also check out what other music i'm into just by clicking "my ears want more" just below in the labels.

xoxoChiika





shoe heaven

Hey my lil' whipper snappers!

I put together this lil' collage of shoes I'm into from Aldo.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk

My heart is beating like crazyyyyy...seriously I can't even describe how much I'm in love with them.  OH MY GOODNESS they're soooo gorgeous...*drool*

Anywhooooo...One day they shall be mine hahaha

xoxoChiika

romantic updo

Diana Agron at the 2012 SAG Awards

Hi bumpkins :)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

It's snowing here in Greece and I'm just inside keeping warm ^.^

I wanted to share this photo of Diana Agron at the 2012 SAG Awards...Doesn't she look beautiful?  I can't wait for my hair to get longer so I can try out this fishtail braid updo!

xoxoChiika
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nailed! spring 2012 color trends

Hey my lil' swedish berries :)

Get inspired by the spring color collections!  I think my favorite collection is china glaze's "electropop lights", especially the last three colors: kinetic candy, sweet hook, and gothic lolita.

Let me know your favorite :)

xoxoChiika

essie spring 2012 collection "A Spring To Invest In"
Navigate Her, A Crewed Interest, To Buy or Not to Buy, Tour de Finance, Ole Caliente, Orange, It’s Obvious!

O.P.I. spring 2012 collection "Holland"
A Roll In The Hague, Red Lights Ahead…Where?, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Pedal Faster Suzi!, Vampsterdam, Did You ‘ear About Van Gogh?, Thanks a Windmillion, Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!, I Have Herring Problem, Wooden Shoe Like to Know?

ZOYA spring 2012 collection "True"
Cho, Farah, Bevin, Skylar, Tru, Lotus

china glaze spring 2012 collection "Electropop lights"
Fuchsia Fanatic, Dance Baby, Electric Beat, Kinetic Candy, Sweet Hook, and Gothic Lolita

butter LONDON spring 2012 collection
Bossy Boots, Disco Biscuit, Knacked, Slapper, Trout Pout

deborah lippmann spring 2012 collection
On the beach, Mermaid's dream, the names of the last two colors have not been released yet

CHANEL spring 2012 collection "Les Harmonies de Printemps"
April, June, May

color CLUB spring 2012 collection "Blossoming"
Blushing Rose, Sweatpea, Lavendarling, Blue-Ming, Hydrangea Kiss, Diamond Drops, Clear Coat

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cuteness overload ^.^



lunch box, tissue box, vase, mail tray, magnet board, clipboards, carry tote, tool tote, bucket, notepads

Hey chickadeeeees ^.^

Ok, so I just posted about the sale that Hautelook is having for fashionation headphones which are from the Macbeth collection shop...I figured I'd check out their website and let me tell you I was not disappointed.  the macbeth collection shop

Like, how cute is everything??  This may sound extremely crazy but I have an addiction to stationary...I don't know, it's my weakness...whenever I pass a store that sells pens and paper and cute little folders and stuff...I absolutely have to go in!!!  There's no escaping it...actually I think it runs in the family because I have a cousin with the exact same problem hahaha anyway all their items are customizable you can choose from over 500 prints, check them out here

xoxoChiika

head bobbin' in style



I actually have a pair of these headphones :) i'm wearing them right now, they're white on top and hot pink on the ears and grey on the inside, with silver details.  They work real good and I just love the colors!

I thought I'd share these and let y'all know they're on sale on hautelook

for like 12 dollars :) so that's 50% off...i think the sale ends on the 8th
xoxoChiika

the look for spring 2012

Trend Report Spring 2012

1. THE ITEM ~ PEPLUM

designers: Vera Wang and Nina Ricci

2. THE SILHOUETTE ~ DROP WAIST

designers: Chloe and Giambattista Valli

3. THE COLOR OF CHOICE ~ PASTEL

designers: Versus and Proenza Schouler

4. THE DETAIL ~ BAROQUE

designers: Oscar de la Renta and Stella McCartney

5. THE BODY PART ~ MID-RIFF

designers: Anthony Vaccarello and Carven

6. THE FABRIC ~ MATTE SATIN

designers: Christopher Kane and Balenciaga

7. THE THEME ~ DEEP SEA

designers: Peter Pilotto and Chanel

8. THE ANIMAL ~ BIRDS

designers: Kenzo and Suno

9. THE INSPIRATION ~ ABSTRACT ART

designers: Narcisco Rodriguez and Gucci

10. THE PRINT ~ DIGITAL IMAGING

designers: Vera Wang and Mary Katrantzou

So that's it chickies, Let me know what trend you're into!
I don't know, I'm really into the peplum, it's ultra feminine...I think it's my favorite trend of the season, that and the matte satin fabric...it's absolutely gorgeous.
xoxoChiika

so sleek and so smooth smooth!

Okie dokie pokie :)

As promised...how to use the golden potion...olive oil!

Yup it's not just for eating haha.

I swear by olive oil treatments.  These tips and tricks were taken from Carol Firenze "The Passionate Olive".  Oh and this is gonna be somewhat of a long one :) 

www.oliveoilsource.com

http://thepassionateolive.com/

HAIR TREATMENTS

1. Stimulate and soothe your scalp. Massaging the hair and scalp with olive oil invigorates the scalp and nourishes the hair, leaving it healthier, vibrant and more manageable. Use a small amount and you can leave it in when styling, or, if you wish, shampoo it out.
2. Condition your hair.
Hot Olive Oil Treatment #1: Warm ¼ cup of olive oil in the microwave and carefully pour over your head. Massage into the scalp and run your fingers through the length of your hair to completely saturate. Shampoo immediately with a small amount of your favorite shampoo. Rinse and shampoo again to completely remove the residual oil.
Hot Olive Oil Treatment #2: If your hair is extremely dry and brittle, you may wish use this hot oil mixture for a more intensive hair conditioning treatment. Put ¼ cup olive oil in a blender and carefully add ¼ cup boiling water; blend at a high speed until the water and oil has emulsified. While the mixture is warm, massage it into your hair; cover with plastic wrap or a terry towel for at least 15 minutes. Shampoo twice.
Olive Oil Hair Mask: This treatment adds eggs and peeled cucumber to the conditioning treatment. Eggs contain protein that can fortify the hair shaft, adding strength to damaged hair. Cucumbers reduce shampoo and oil residue. In a blender, mix 1 egg, ¼ peeled/chopped cucumber and 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth the mixture through your hair thoroughly and wrap with plastic wrap. Leave on 10 minutes; shampoo twice.
3. Fight the frizz Just a drop of olive oil applied to wet or dry hair can control frizz and create a truly enviable shine. Remember to put only a very small amount (a drop or two) of olive oil in the palm of your hand; rub your hands together and then finger-comb through your hair.
4. Treat dandruff and prevent hair loss Olive oil can prevent dandruff and calm an itchy scalp and it may slow or even prevent hair loss. Although there are no guarantees regarding hair loss, as everyone is different, I suggest that you give this family formula a try to see if the treatment will work for you: Massage your scalp with olive oil every evening for 8 days. Leave the oil in overnight and cover with a plastic shower cap to protect your pillow while you sleep. Shampoo out the olive oil in the morning.

FOR YOUR SKIN

Skin Moisturizer
Whether applied to face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. Used either as a night cream or daily moisturizer, it is best applied to damp skin, when water can help reduce any feeling of greasiness. We recommend using extra virgin olive oil.
Exfoliator
If dry and scaly skin is a problem, Carol Firenze also suggests mixing olive oil and sea salt in a rub and massaging it into the affected area to slough off dead skin and enrich the healthy layer beneath it. Or add a few tablespoons of olive oil with a drop or two of lavender essential oil in a bath. This is a luxurious way to relax, soothe and moisturize the whole body.
Nail and Cuticle CareExtra virgin olive oil makes the perfect, simple solution for dry nails and cuticles. Simply rub a few drops into the cuticle area and around the nail. Cuticles stay plump and moist, and nails respond with a natural shine.
Eye Makeup RemoverJust a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad is all it takes to gently and effectively remove eye makeup without irritating the delicate skin around the eye area. The biggest added advantage is that when used consistently, olive oil can soften the skin around the eyes and smooth out wrinkles.
Soothe sunburns with olive oil
The following is a simple treatment for sunburn and even for the blisters that sometimes follow too much exposure to the sun: Mix olive oil with an equal amount of water. Beat until it becomes an emulsion. Apply to the affected area. For blisters, make a compress of warm olive oil and chamomile tea. Apply to the blistered area.
Beautify your feet with olive oil
If you find that a pedicure is not fixing the damage of days on the beach or in sandals, give yourself a foot scrub using 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon. Once the concoction is made, clean your feet with warm water, then rub the mixture onto feet, massage and rinse. Apply your favorite moisturizer (olive oil, of course) and notice how smooth your feet feel.

xoxoChiika



silly...don't eat it :)

Hello chickies :)

Okay I'm just gonna get down into the nitty gritty...skin and hair care products are a multi billion industry alone in the U.S.  Every company claims to have the new innovative product..."a miracle in a jar" and so on...they promise everything but the personal hairdresser and esthetician to go along with the products :D  But what many consumers don’t realize is something that people living millennia ago in ancient Greece took for granted; that extra virgin olive oil, all by itself, is one of the best beauty secrets.

BENEFITS

hypoallergenic

full of antioxidants

contains vitamin A & E

repairs and renews skin from sun exposure

moisturizes

smooths out wrinkles

fights dandruff

deep conditioning treatment for hair

increases strength of hair

Now who said olive oil was just for eating?  Next post I'll have some tips on how you can use this golden potion :)

xoxoChiika

get CRACKED!

OPI "black shatter"  Sally Hansen Xtreme wear "blue me away"

want an extremely easy nail look? try out the shatter polishes from OPI...or whatever other brand you like.  It's so simple.  Just apply whatever base coat color you like and let it dry then add the shatter polish on top! In this look I used Sally Hansen's Xtreme wear "blue me away" as my base coat color. It's easy peasy lemon squeezy hahaha I'm a tad hyper just roll with it :D

 Oh and this is a great option for those whose nails chip easily, cause it's not even noticable.

xoxoChiika

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I spy with my little eye

Hi my lovelies :)

Just some pics I took from the other day when I was exploring Veria.

I love the old feel of the buildings, the cobble stone streets, and just the overall feeling.

xoxoChiika