sometimes blessings come through tears.

i posted this originally on my other blog - Smalltownbeauty.blogspot.com but decided that this applied to smalltownchicc as well, so enjoy!

so i was in my local drugstore and i was getting my passport photos taken and i was rummaging through the clearance section and look what i saw:

as you can see it says it is from top Beverly Hills salons and fashion runways, how could i resist?!

yes that is pure sarcasm, what actually made me buy it was that it was only $2.49 so if it didn't work out i would not have wasted a lot of money on it. But i did it! and i love them! so here is step by step, how i did it.

step one: prep

prepare your nails by trimming the nails and pushing back the cuticles. Buff them lightly to remove the oily layer. Finally, file the edges to give a smooth and clean look.

step two: application

the kit came with the cheetah print foils you see above.

The applicator is to the far left, scissors, a file and then the foils.

1.) remove the punch-out piece from the backing film

2.)grasp the foil between your thumb and index finger, lay rounded edge against the cuticle.

3.) use the scissors to cut off excess.

4.) once the foil is in place, rub all of the areas of the nail firmly with the applicator and cuticle pusher. While smoothing nail foils onto your nails, you can stretch them to avoid creating an uneven surface.

5.) file off and cut off any remaining excess material in a gentle downward motion.

step three: making it stay

i use clear nail polish on the tips and around the edges first, then i brush a good amount over the entire nail, and i have had mine on for almost two days now, with no problem, so they seem to stick fairly well!

this was actually kind of fun doing, and i am keeping my eyes open for different kinds of foils that i can use!

stay classy,

smalltownchicc

oh mirror in the sky, what is love? [trend alert!]

I adore glee's cover of Landslide check it out here - love it.

so a trend that i think is growing pretty fast, is feather hair extensions, not only have i seen numerous videos on them, and on celebrities, i actually talked to a girl at my school today who had some really cool ones in, and i was shocked that this trend had made it to my high school in the middle of corn fields! So i have decided to order some and do it! which ones would you suggest? Have you tried them? let me know! i am a beginner at this, so I will be documenting my journey!

I think i am going to do some thing similar to selena gomez's extensions, they blend really well with her color, and look natural.

love this.

i need suggestions on the best place to buy these, let me know!

oh! i forgot, but my spray tan turned out okay! i was still pretty pale on my face and upper body, but i was able to fill it in with a home spray tan kit that I have, so here is a picture of my prom.

black grecian draped dress, necklace from target, hair : side braid, loose chignon in back, to the side.

i know its plain in the scheme of all prom dresses, but i decided that i didnt want to regret the dress i wore,  I am glad that when i look back in ten years i will still love this dress!

xoxo smalltownchicc

oh dear..

I just got back from getting a spray tan for the first time (its super healthy compared to the alternative!) and it was terrifying!! oh. my. gosh. There were these three massive jets of the tan spray and i couldnt breathe. In one word - horrific. So i made the awful mistake of running out of the booth halfway through the spray! what was i thinking?!It takes 24 hours to set, and so now I am just waiting to see how bad the damage is, ill keep you updated! OH, and did i mention my prom is on saturday?
Do you have any suggestions? ever had a spray tan turn bad? Tell me about it!

In my effort to cover this potentially awful tan, I plan on on investing in a jumpsuit like this one nicole riche has

Because my legs are fine, but I am afraid what my shoulders and back will look like!

I'll keep you updated!

stay classy - even though my unfortunate tan is not even close to any scale of class!

Smalltownchicc

oh, i remember..

I am in LOVE with Lauren Conrad's style. Her style is one that I aspire to one day pull off successfully, and so right now I am all about trying to get all sorts of different pieces that I can mash together, for example, the skinny jeans and a loose tee or tank were perfected when LC started wearing them. So recently I began following her new website - LaurenConrad.com  - where you can browse through all of her tips on anything from life to fashion. Her most recent post is about her spring favorites and here is a collage she put up:

Love this! casual but comfortable chic! oh and look at that, she featured the same leather shorts I was talking about in my last post (scroll down to see)

just so you know, I plan on going to the local salvation army (i know, thats super hipster of me, but i promise, im not) and search through the racks to find a white or camel suit coat, which I agree with LC, is so in this season.

Stay classy,

smalltownchicc

you say pleather, i say leather.

one trend this spring that i think is really coming on strong is the leather pants and shorts. Lauren Conrad recently wrote about this on her blog, and gave some really good examples. I know in my small town I wont be able to successfully pull it off except for at church or a nice dinner during the summer maybe  - leather or rather should I say pleather, is known around here for two things: biker chicks, and rodeos. Two things I do not partake in. But if you think you can pull these off, here are some good examples that will hopefully inspire you!

I adore the high waisted shorts, with the loose top, its careless but clean.

Then Victoria Beckham in these leather pants, with accents of gold is phenomenal.

I love these trends, and I hope you learned a little about how to wear leather, and keep your eyes open for them this summer!

Stay classy,

smalltownchicc

one goat, one goal.

Recently, i was made aware of an organization - Give a Goat and they have a really unique purpose.
THE PROBLEM //
THOUSANDS LIVE ON LESS THAN A DOLLAR A DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND ARE UNABLE TO ESCAPE THE ENDLESS CYCLE OF POVERTY.

 THE SOLUTION //

GIVING A GOAT CAN PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE WAY TO LIFT A FAMILY OUT OF POVERTY AND GIVE THEM HOPE FOR A NEW LIFE.

so i bet your asking yourself, how does this relate to clothing or fashion? Well  this is what their website says regarding this:

check out a video on them at this vimeo link :

http://vimeo.com/13767564

stay classy, smalltownchicc



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and here is the link to be able to check this out: http://giveagoatnow.com/get-involved

I think this is an awesome oppourtunity for promoting help and change in the world today,  so get involved! if not in this, in another charity, talk the talk and walk the walk, put feet to your words, and do something!

neglect

my blog is much like this house, neglected.
I am sorry! School is nearly over and I will have so much more time..hopefully!

Aspirations

I personally have no aspirations to become a fashion designer or anything of the sort, I think to be one you have to be ridiculously meticulous, and almost a perfectionist, tied together with a wicked imagination, three things that I am not. But I got really excited when a employee of a casting company contacted me about casting aspiring entrepreneurs in fashion in an upcoming Kelly Cutrone TV series, and I love that I am able to share this with my readers ! So here is the info, let me know if you get in! And remember, you can't get anywhere without a lot of effort and hard work, so if you try out for this, please pour all you have into it!

Kelly Cutrone

Do you fantasize about making your dreams a reality? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you a talented artist? Do you want to design handbags? Start your own jewelry line?   You know that you have what it takes, but you don’t know how to get there?

Kelly Cutrone, PR guru and best-selling author of If You Have To Cry, Go Outside, is here to push you to achieve your goals. Have obstacles in your way? She's been there, and has the know-how to kick your dreams into gear. Her book has already inspired countless individuals around the country. Imagine what she can do for you!

MTV is looking for talented, motivated, and dedicated young adults (appear to be 18-23) who want to showcase their talents and passions. Kelly Cutrone knows exactly how to make your dreams a reality, and her candid and no-nonsense approach will help you realize if you have what it takes.

Are you’re tired of hearing “no” and “it is impossible” from the people in your life? Are your parents always telling you to give up and focus on a “real” career? Please send an e-mail to  casting@leftfieldpictures.com  telling us a little bit about yourself, your talent, and why Kelly Cutrone should help you.

Do it and good luck!

xoxo smalltownchicc

one hundred

so recently i began reading Nina Garcia's "One Hundred things that every stylish woman must own" and I really loved it. so i decided to make my own list of things that i do not have that Nina suggests, and i came up with 42 items. so, i am going to make a new blog post each time i get something off of my list, and i am pretty excited to do this. Here is my list, i suggest you make your own, its a lot of fun :). oh and also, my goal for this list is to get some of it from the salvation army and goodwill, those stores have so much to offer and it love finding stuff there!

1. a-line dress
2. ankle bootie
3. exotic bangles
4. black opaque tights
5. boyfriend cardigan/cosby cardigan (a salvation army find for sure)
6. brooch (goodwill!)
7. cable knit sweater
8. caftan
9. camel coat, preferably trench.
10. cape coat
11. cashmere sweater
12. charm/unique bracelets
13. clutch
14. cocktail ring
15. cuffs
16. driving shoes
17. espadrilles
18. exotic skin bag
19. frye harness boot
20. gentlemans hat/ fedora (excited for this one, i love them in summer)
21. patent leather gloves
22. havannas
23. hobo bag
24. kahakis
25. knee boots (i think this may be the hardest, just because they are usually very expensive)
26. little black dress
27. little white dress
28. a man's white shirt
29. minnetonka moccasin (okay, i am really excited to get a pair of these)
30. missoni knit
31. pearl necklace
32. plain white tee
33. polo
34. red lipstick (a quality kind, any suggestions?)
35. safari jacket
36. stripped sailor shirt 
37. statement necklace
38. sunhat
39. trench coat (like an olive color, but not a creepy one, a cropped one!)
40. vintage watch (another goodwill one im sure!)
41. wide leg trousers
42. matching yoga outfit/track suit.

So just think of this as a mini bucket list, just i want to finish it by summer. I really enjoyed doing this because i was able to do an inventory of what i have and what i still want. do it! let me know how it goes!


Merry Christmas, and remember the Reason for this season.

xoxo,
smalltownchicc

attention! coupon code!
well the nice people at 1001Fedorahats.com sent me a coupon code for my readers! i think this may help me get number 20 a lot quicker! here it is:
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baby its cold

it is so cold out!

 my favorite coat this season:

the camel pea coat - love this.

now for guys : i think that many guys think the pea coat is too feminine but i love it on a guy, it shows that he knows how to dress, and that is attractive to me.

 

"how you doin'?"

haha, stay warm!