February 11, 2016

LAST MINUTE VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS

February 11, 2016/ Alexandra Evjen

I'm not the best at giving gifts, I must admit. The way I show love the most is through words of encouragement and quality time. When I'm shopping for a gift I want to go to one place to by it all. For gifts for my girl friends, I love all of the little trinkets that Idieh Design has to offer. It's my one stop V-Day place for sure!

Heidi Barlett is the boss lady behind the company, and she is also a fellow Phoenician. She has such great style and taste, and I love that she has created her own line of t-shirts, accessories and prints. Some of my favorite things from her shop and gifts for Valentine's Day are her t-shirts, iPhone cases and prints.

iPhone cases are always a good gift if you know what size to get. You can easily add a personal touch, and it's a fun accessory everyone enjoys switching out from time to time. This one with lipstick marks all over it is my personal favorite.

Graphic prints are like a better version of a greeting card. It's something that people can hang, and often times the best prints are encouraging and up-lifting. I love thinking that I gift I give can keep on giving for years to come, and that's exactly what a framed print like this one can do.

Lastly, graphic t-shirts are still popular. Maybe your friend doesn't wear them on a daily basis, but these shirts are cute to workout it on even sleep in. I love this "dance it out" one because my family has a dance party in our living room almost every night. The lipstick mark t-shirt is also great too, especially if you're nervous your friend won't resonate with the sentiments on the other t-shirt.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

February 03, 2015

Celebrate Galentine's Day

February 03, 2015/ Alexandra Evjen

This is a sponsored post by Memebox.

Galentine's Day is the new Valentine's Day, didn't you hear? This Valentine's Day make some room for the gals in your life and celebrate how much you love and care for each other. In my mind the perfect girl party has dresses, flower crowns, flower petals, makeup, wine and candy. What about you?

For the perfect makeup look, Stephanie of SN Makeup Artist and my dear friend, created an EASY makeup look for you. Simply apply Memebox's I'm Lip Tint Balm #2 in Flash Neon Pink and you have the perfect lips. Done! That's right. A DIY with one step. That's what I'm talking about! Get 10% off your lip tint when you use the code AVE10.

Malori Maeva of Hoot and Holler created giant pink and red crowns for us to wear, and I dressed Steph and I up in dresses from Frances Vintage. Put some wine and chocolate out and turn on some girl tunes, and you got yourself a lovely, memorable Galentine's Day.

Photos by Michelle Herrick; Art direction and styling by A.V.E. Styles; makeup by SN Makeup Artist, florals by Hoot and Holler.

January 19, 2015

Makeup & Fashion for V-Day Ladies' Night

January 19, 2015/ Alexandra Evjen

This post is sponsored by Memebox.

Do you remember when Valentine's Day was about giving your friends cards and candy that told them they were "dino-mite" or that said "bee mine" with a bee on it? Why not make this Valentine's Day just as much about your friends as it is about your significant other just like old times? Maybe you're in the "lonely hearts club" when it comes to romance, but I am sure you are very loved by friends. So, plan a ladies' night out and dress up for each other rather than staying at home this Valentine's Day. Here is some makeup and outfit inspiration to get you brainstorming.

#1 Red Lips & Sequins - Did you know that most men hate red lipstick and sequins? They think both are too flashy (pssssshhht). Did you also know that girls LOVE red lipstick and sequins?! So, wear both on your ladies night out. We love Memebox's "spirited red" lipstick. It's a perfect, true red and complimentary to all skin types. It's also only $8.00.

#2 Pink Lips & Polkadots - Gold polkadots with a gold skirt? Why not? Ladies' night is about wearing what makes you feel happy, and polkadots always put a smile on my face, especially gold ones. Plus, this lipstick purse is too funny and quirky not to sport for a girls night out. (You can get this whole outfit from Frances Vintage). Add a bright pink, bubble gum lip with Memebox's #06 bright pink lipstick.