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Hey Shorty

Courtne — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:12:36 +0000

Here’s a laid-back look I sported on a sunny afternoon. The shorts are so fun; I got them last summer at Macy’s and I always get tons of compliments on them. I’m pretty sure I found them in the swimwear section but I could care less.

Butter Nail Polish :: “Macbeth”

New Shminky

Courtne — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:02:02 +0000

Take a look at the fourth icon in my menu heading…Shminky!
I’m always coming up with new ideas for my blog, so the Shminky section will now encompass a few different categories, including a store!

I have been buying and selling on eBay for over 9 years, so I thought why not create a space to sell some of my favorite items on my own blog?!
I will always be updating the store with different products from my closet, so be sure to keep checking Shmink’s Shelves!
Don’t forget to check out my Tumblr and Pinterest if you haven’t already.

Love,
Lil Miss Shmink

Slightly Nude

Courtne — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:02:43 +0000

I felt a little sophisticated in this number! It’s a simple outfit, but my fab new Missoni scarf added a nice pop of color. I’ve always loved ankle bracelets, so I thought to take my Michael Kors Bracelet and just put it around my ankle!

Essie Nail Polish :: “Pansy”

Style Expert: Lindsay Albanese

Courtne — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:02:58 +0000

I have been following the career of L.A. Fashion Stylist and Style Expert Lindsay Albanese for a little over a year. She styles many big names, offers her expertise on TV panels, and is a regular Contributing Fashion Editor for big name publications such as OK!, Us Weekly and Life & Style. Her style is super playful and girly, so I thought she would be a perfect fit for Shmink!

Check out www.LindsayAlbanese.com for more of Lindsay’s style and fun fashion tips!

Key Lime Bun

Courtne — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:02:47 +0000

I totally love this outfit! It’s also my first time wearing a bun on the blog…what do you shmink of it?!
Back to the outfit; I planned this ensemble around the funky necklace I picked up at The Bay (Canadian department store), and wanted to wear something following the same color palette!

Cheeky Monkey Nail Polish :: “Born Again Virgin”

Wild Thing

Courtne — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:19 +0000

Firstly, Shminky needs a tan…my legs are looking pale!
This was a simple little outfit I threw on to do some shopping when the weather was nice. It was relatively early (aka before 1pm) so the sunnies were a must to hide the tired eyes.

Essie Nail Polish :: “Haute as Hello”

Hello Headgear

Courtne — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:02:47 +0000

The idea for this post came from an anonymous commenter on my Tumblr! I love turbans, headscarves etc. but I don’t wear hats often, so this was a fun idea to work on.
I’m all about headbands in the summer, they’re a great thing to wear when you want to throw your hair up on a sweaty day. I rounded up some of my favorite hats below, and I think this post will get me wearing hats this summer – there are so many cute styles out there!

1. Forever 21 Chain Floppy Hat
2. Anthropologie Blue Bunting Fedora
3. Eugenia Kim Craig Fedora
4. Gap Fedora
5. Delia’s Fedora
6. Gap Floppy Sun Hat
7. San Diego Hat Company Scarf Hat

Do any of you girls wear hats often?

Red Dragon

Courtne — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:01:55 +0000

Vintage Dress | H&M Earrings | Payless Shoes | CC Skye Cuff | Vintage Belt

This one shoulder vintage dress has been a personal favorite since I purchased it off eBay over four years ago. It’s so chic and fun, and I believe I got it for around $25! These are another pair of shoes I picked up at Payless Shoes…I know!!

Cheeky Monkey Nail Polish :: “Undercover Vixen”

Cheeky Monkey

Courtne — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:03:25 +0000

I’m certainly not the type of girl to turn down the opportunity to test out a new lacquer.
I was sent an assortment of lovely polishes from Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics, and of course I went into immediate cardiac arrest upon opening the package.
My fun gift consisted of four polishes and a cuticle oil – I am all over cuticle oil these days, it’s a life saver! These are the lacquers I received, and check out the cheeky names they give their products…

Undercover Vixen – perhaps my favorite of the bunch. This shade of purple reminds me a bit of OPI’s “Do you Lilac it?” and “A Grape Fit”.
Born Again Virgin – a soft peachy pink. I will definitely be wearing this often!
Tease – a cool pale purple/mauve.
Romp – an interesting metallic type of purple.
Make Me Moist – this cuticle oil smells SO good, I’ve found myself applying it every time I’m sitting in front of the TV.

Check out their whole collection at www.cheekymonkeycosmetics.com and look out for their “major debut” in future outfit posts!

Floral Party

Courtne — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:57 +0000

I have to start off by mentioning my awesome new shoes I got from Payless Shoe Source…yes I know!!
I have never gone into a Payless before, but I thought to give it a try in case I was missing out. I fell in love with this Joie dress a little over a year ago, and I always feel so feminine when I throw it on.

Zoya Nail Polish :: “Charisma”