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In Daily Musings on December 3, 2012 at 9:35 am
Let’s dance because this is a brand new week; new beginnings, new experiences! After an insanely crazy, stressful and mind-blowing week last week, I’m ready to start this week off on a beautiful high and positive note.
I’m really excited about this week, my sister who is in charge of inventory, and who has been procuring some beautiful items in London for the Maylana’s Closet boutique, sent over some gorgeous pieces, which will be appearing in the Blog Shop and on www.etsy.com/shop/maylanascloset. I am looking forward to showing you what she’s found. I will be spending most of today photographing and getting ready to upload, so stay tuned.
Speaking of the Blog Shop, I am finally going to open the boutique, which has been on hold for months; watch out for its grand opening of pre-loved, new and vintage items. All transactions will be handled securely through PayPal.
To get our day started, here’s one of my favourite songs by David Bowie Let’s Dance to get you in the Monday mood.
It’s December 3, which means we are in full-blown holiday shopping mode, exactly 22 days to go!! Over the coming weeks, I’ll be posting potential gift ideas, from inexpensive to super extravagant {“Maylana’s Dream List“} What’s on your wish list for the holidays?
Yes I am!!
Wishing you a Wonderful, Inspiring and Joyful week… Go for yours!!!
Love, Light & Passion
AIDS, Health, HIV, World Aids Day, World Aids Day 2012
In Daily Musings on December 1, 2012 at 12:34 pm
34 million people are infected with the HIV/AIDS virus around the world. In the United States alone, more than one million people are living with HIV, and more than 500,000 are people of colour. It’s time to get the numbers to ZERO!!!
Get Yourself Tested, Know Your Status, Buy and USE condoms… IT’S IMPORTANT! I’m talking about your life here! Always choose YOUR LIFE over unprotected sex, it’s that simple!
World AIDs Day Image Design by TSGD
Photography by Trevor Sylvester
Alice + Olivia, Blog, Blogger, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera, Designers, Fashion, Holidays, Leather glove, Neiman Marcus, Shopping, style, Target & Neiman Marcus, WordPress
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on December 1, 2012 at 7:53 am
Well Dahhlings, it’s finally here! The legendary partnership between Target and Neiman Marcus. What do I think? Well I logged on at 6:30 a.m. this morning looking to be completely wowed and I WASN’T. Everything just looked a little blah and inexpensive, I was going to use the word cheap, but decided to be nice! Now before you start screaming, remember this is just my personal opinion. Yes I know it’s Target (which I love, who doesn’t?), but the collab between them and Liberty of London is still my overall favourite, and nothing has really compared, except the Missoni duvet set, sheets and shower curtain {which I sadly didn’t get}.
The Target website seemed pretty limited, so I’m sure there is so much more in the stores. I did see some nice things in the lookbook which did not appear online, so again maybe you just have to go to the store.
The only items which caught my eye, were the Carolina Herrera stationary set, the Brian Atwood leather gloves and the Alice + Olivia bike at $499. Also, I really liked the Tracy Reese blouse and ceramic plates. I did order the stationary set for myself and my sister because we both love paper {I still might order the Tracy Reese plates}. I thought about the Brian Atwood gloves long and hard, but again, I just wasn’t moved by them. If they’re still around and I see them in person (which I doubt), and the quality is nice, I might cave in. If you find items you love in the collection, or just your thoughts about it, let me know. Visit www.target.com
Happy shopping!
Have yourselves a Glorious and Inspired weekend
Beauty, Chic, Cosmetics, Designer, Fashion, Lacquer, Nail Color, Nail Colour, Nail Lacquer, Nail polish, Neiman Marcus, Shopping, Tom Ford, WordPress
In Daily Musings, Object's of Desire on November 26, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I haven’t written an Objects Of Desire post in a little while, but here’s one that caught my attention a few days ago. Mr. Tom Ford has released a complete set of his beautiful nail lacquers exclusively for Neiman Marcus priced at $480.00!
This exclusive 16 colour set has every possible shade you would ever need to carry your chic wardrobe from now to next spring/summer to enhance your chic wardrobe. Tom Ford nail lacquers retail for approximately $30 dollars each; why would you buy a $30 nail lacquer? Because you’re absolutely worth it! Again this is an Object of Desire, so maybe Santa will leave this under the tree for you, if you’ve been good this year.
Visit Neiman Marcus here
Well today is back to work Monday, after our long 4 day weekend. This is the real countdown to Christmas; how is your gift buying going? Have you started? Are you going to wait until christmas eve; or are you just buying a little something for you?
Have yourselves a Positive, Productive and Exhilarating week!
Business, Etsy, Fashion, Friday, Handmade, Maylana's Closet, Shopping, Small business, Small Business Saturday, style, Thanksgiving, WordPress
In Daily Musings on November 23, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Well now that you’re 10 pounds heavier and possibly a few hundred to a thousand dollars lighter, due to Black Friday shopping, I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day; giving thanks for your family, friends and where you are at this time in your life {I hope it’s a good place}.
Personally I don’t get sucked into the Black Friday shopping hype, in my opinion its major publicity in overdrive by the big retailers; I just truly prefer to shop in the comfort of my own home online, or go out to the stores when they first open on a lovely Saturday, and not be crushed in a wave of people pushing and shoving to get that “As Advertised” item.
If you were able to procure that special item you’ve been coveting, good for you, it’s nice when you get that special something for yourself or as a gift for someone else at a really good deal.
Tomorrow, November 24 is Small Business Saturday, and we small businesses count on you, especially at this time of the year. So before you spend all of your money at the big box and high-end retailers, please give us small fry a thought, the beautiful, handmade, vintage and one of a kind items you can find from us are second to none. If you have a small business you’d love to promote, either leave the name of your business in the comments section of this blog or leave your info at my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/maylanascloset.
You can visit my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/maylanascloset ~ I hope to have more new items uploaded by 2pm tomorrow… See you there!
This beautiful twinset will be available tomorrow 11/24 {around noon} in the Maylana’s Closet Etsy store. Brand new from Portobello Road, London
Alice + Olivia, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Designer, Diane Von Furstenberg, eBay, Fashion, Missoni, Neiman Marcus, Online shopping, Shopping, Target, Target & Neiman Marcus, Target Corporation
In Daily Musings on November 19, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Happy Monday Dahhlings, well believe it or not this is Thanksgiving week! Where did the time go? A moment ago we were simmering to a boil in 100 degree heat, now we’re staring Thanksgiving and Christmas in the face. Did this year fly by or what? As you’re well aware, this is the official start of the holiday shopping season. What are you treating yourself to?
This brings me to the legendary partnership between Target and Neiman Marcus, which starts December 1, could there not be a better pairing? Two of my favourite stores to say the very least. For me this is nothing short of BRILLIANT!
This is such a big deal that the purchase quantity is limited to 5 per item {no fighting ladies!}. With 24 of some of the most leading designers, such as: Derek Lam, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Brian Attwood, Alice+Olivia, the list goes on, this is sure to be one coveted collection. {and of course they’ll show up on eBay at some astronomical prices}.
Are we going to have another Missoni for Target stampede, which crashed Target’s website for hours? Stay tuned!
For more info on this legendary collaboration click here
Happy Monday Luvvies, have a Productive, Amazing and an extra Chic Monday.
Beverages, Cocktail, Cocktails, Drink, Liquor, Patrón, Patron XO Cafe, Shopping, Tequila
In Daily Musings on November 14, 2012 at 3:43 pm
One of my favourite liqueurs is Patrón XO Cafe. This super smooth coffee liqueur which is a blend of Arabica coffee and premium Patrón Silver tequila, is one of the nicest drinks to have.
Great on its own; or try, half a cup Patron XO Cafe, a couple of tablespoons of Carnation milk with a few cubes of ice in a blender, rotated on high, will cause you to have created one creamy and potent cocktail. Try it in your coffee one Sunday morning, you’ll never look at coffee the same way again!
Happy Wednesday!
Maylana’s Closet has not been compensated for this article.
Beauty, Black & White Photography, Blog, Blogger, Elegant, Monday, Photography, WordPress
In Daily Musings on November 12, 2012 at 3:54 pm
I thought this was such a stunning photograph, I had to post it!
I hope your Monday has been Inspiring, Productive and that whatever you’re doing, you’re doing it with Passion
And remember…
True beauty is skin deep. Not many people will have the patience or the capacity to see it in you.
Treasure the ones that see your beauty and be patient with the ones that don’t.
Anya Hindmarch, Arts, Books, Designer, Fashion, Handbag, Inspirational Quotes, James Patterson, Literature, Luxury Goods, Matthew Quirk, Monday, Net-a-Porter, Purse, Shopping, The 500
In Daily Musings on November 12, 2012 at 9:06 am
Happy Monday Dahhlings! I hope you had an amazing weekend. Mine was contemplative and peaceful. I’m totally loving this Anya Hindmarch shopper. What a stylish way to carry the obligatory magazines and newspapers. Unfortunately its’ no longer available; but you can contact the fashion advisers at Net-a-Porter who may be able make an alternative suggestion for you. Click here
What are you reading today?
I’m coming to the end of “The 500” by Matthew Quirk. He is a relatively new author, and I’ll have to say, he really took off with this debut book. Absolutely loving it!! If you’re a fan of James Patterson {which I am}, you’ll love the pace of this thriller. Find it here at Amazon.
I’d love to wish you an Inspiring, Creative and Incredible week; and ladies remember to tell yourself…
Happy Monday!
Always Live With ~ Passion ~ Light & Love
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