Welcoming 2009!

Before worrying about New Year’s resolutions… I’m thinking more about what I will put on December 31st and into the new year! My Boxing Day shopping was not extremely successful and I am still looking for the perfect outfit to welcome 2009. After some online shopping on the Betsey Johnson website where nothing seems to match with my vision of the perfect New Years Eve party dress, I remembered reading about websites where you can design you own design. What a better way to look fabulous than having a unique dress custom to your own tastes?!

The first website is dressbydesign.com

I do not really like the limited choice of very conservative designs offered, but after playing around for sometimes… you can come up with a decent design. I like that it is possible to zoom in to see the details of the materials on this website. It is also possible to send them your own fabric. You can select separately bust, waist and hips sizes to have a perfect fit!

The second site to visit is studio28couture.com

This website is longer to load (or maybe it’s my internet connection?!), but permit to create separately bustier, skirt and straps which give us almost perfect freedom in our design. As well, it is possible to assign different material to the different part of the dress… for instance the waist band can be a different color to accentuate an hourglass shape!

And my favourite is styleshake.com

This website offers an incredible variety of top shapes, skirt types and necklines (including the one shoulder style… which I personally really like)! I spent an hour and could of keep on going trying to find the best design for my “perfect dress” on this website! I finally chose a dark purple one shoulder mini and I’m still debating on whether or not to order it!

Have a great Holiday Break and see you all next year!

Sponsored

Sup sup guys, Hub Vibes is now sponsored by Light & Soul apparel! Big ups to the L&S crew for the support.
Check out their facebook group for pictures and info about this up coming clothing company!

Snake Skin!

I absolutely adore fabulous snake skin handbags, patent belts or shoes. However, it’s another story when my own skin starts to resemble snake skin because it’s so dry. Not only does December announce the stress of exam period, but it also brings multiple factors to hurt our sensitive skin: dryness inside our heated homes, and wind and coldness outside.

To avoid cracked skin, try to take short and cool showers, as hot water and soap make skin even more dry by dissolving out body natural essential oils. Take the habit to moisturize immediately after coming out of the shower instead of delaying the task for later.

No need to spend big money! Drugstores offer a great selection on various type of moisturizers for all skin types – Choose a gradual self-tanner daily moisturizer, such as Jergens Natural Glow, to bring color to those white legs! Or Johnson’s Softlotion Extra Care Healing lotion.

 

The skin on our face is particularly sensitive and is exposed to all the outside irritants. I recommend a daily moisturizer with sun protection, such as Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45 or Aveeno Ultra calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 (great for sensitive skin to reduce redness and irritation!). For oily skin type, my case :,(, try oil free moisturizers