Love this body tint, Charlotte Island, by Lush!

This is the best body tint ever! It smells like tropical bananas and
chocolate and will make you look like you spent the weekend in the
tropics! After you put it on, let it dry for a few minutes before
putting on your clothes. It's so lightweight and does not rub off on
your clothes. My sensitive skin even allowed it to be put on my face!

Carolyn Braden's Uggs!

These are my new Uggs.   I wore them with my Ladybug Girl costume.  (The Ladybug Girl is a children's book.  I wore them for my costume at my school's Book Character Day). I will definitely wear them this season.  They are so comfy and incredibly stylish.  They are a little less ordinary than traditional Uggs.  

Carolyn Braden's Creative Jewelry Organization

Here is a creative way to organize your jewelry.  I used a curio display cabinet that I was about to give away. It didn't match my dining room any longer so I thought it should have gone to someone who needed it.  Then I had a lightbulb go off in my head!  Use it for jewelry storage!  This way I can see everything that I have and it doesn't get dusty!  

Carolyn Braden's Latest T.J. Maxx Find!

I love T.J. Maxx!  If you are someone who doesn't mind looking through many clothing items to find something you like, go to T.J. Maxx.  The prices are so much better than many mall stores and they keep the latest trends in stock always!  This vest is a Cynthia Rowley and it was only $29.98!  I don't like the cold weather that is approaching Louisville but this vest may help make the winter blues less blue and much more stylish!

Ballet Tutu's Anyone?

Ballet is on the up and up of current styles!  I just bought one for part of my Halloween costume.  The costume is based on a book character.  Our school celebrates Book Character Day right before Halloween.  The students get to dress up as their favorite book character.  I can't reveal my character yet, but she does wear a beautiful tutu.  


Ladybugs are certainly in style right now too!  

Carolyn Braden says "Manicure anyone?"

I am teaching myself how to do the best manicure/pedicure ever! I
love having my nails done but it can be so expensive! I gave up my
fake nails one year ago and I think I have finally perfected doing my
own nails. After watching the ladies do my nails, I learned the whole
process. With a little trip over to Sally Beauty Supply store, I now
have all my own tools and even the little bottles of nail polish with
the thin brushes to paint cute details too! I even bought the
rhinestones I would always have put on my big toe and ring fingers.
It took some getting used to painting details onto my right hand with
my left hand (I'm right handed), but I can do it now!

Experiment for yourself! It takes a little patience, but you can do
it and save some money too! Ask your friends and family if you can
practice on them. Thanks to my mom and Jordan for lending their hands
(he he!) to me!

Carolyn Braden Says "New Fall Trend Update!"

Fashion, fashion, everywhere. There are so many trends that are born every day.  Now, the thing that we all must wonder now is "What generation are these "new" trends from"?  Every new trend seems to just be a repeat from the past.  I was reading in InStyle magazine yesterday about Julianne Moore.  There was a picture from a dance she went to in high school and her dress had spaghetti straps.  She made a comment how spaghetti straps are such a 1970's trend.  
So my question is, are there any truly new trends that are yet to be discovered?  


I do see lots and lots of ruffles and billowing draping happening for this upcoming fall style.  I see fabric being pushed, pulled, tucked, and pinned to make an old style shirt seem like a new style shirt.  The pleated skirt will be hot this fall.  Length of skirts and dresses are going to be longer and the heels are just going to keep getting taller.  (Good thing for me since I am super vertically challenged and the only way I can wear some of these long dress/skirt styles without having to pay money for alterations is to wear the super high heel).  The heels are going from leather with studs to soft and buttery suede.  I found my Mary Jane heels on Friday at Von Maur.  They are platform black heels with an elastic band that adorns a HUGE bow across it to form the strap.  I love the shoe!  I've wanted Mary Janes for so long now, but I wanted some that were a little different.  These fit the bill. Bracelets are the new necklaces for fall.  Patterns and prints in every color and style are going to be mixed in ways you never thought possible and yet, they will look good. I saw a small polka dotted blouse with a floral skirt yesterday in a magazine and thought they actually worked well together.   I'm still dead set on goth style being integrated into fall and winter style.  Spiders will show up somehow. 


So, what do you think?  Are the new trends I listed above repeats of the past.  Yes, I do believe they are. Is there any new trend waiting to be discovered?  I really hope so.  Oh, by the way, celebs that are wearing their dresses backwards is not a new trend to follow. That came in style with KrisKross (remember them) and went out very quickly.  :) Cher is going to be back out in the spotlight again in full force soon.  Talk about a trend from the past. 
Can't wait! :)