things i love thursday.

 That it’s Christmas in exactly one week! 🙂 I’m crossing my fingers in hopes that we will get a white Christmas! And I have yet to decorate my plain little tree…

 I actually won a giveaway!! It’s a first – every time I enter one of those little contests and whatnot, my chances of winning or slim to none. I’m so incredibly excited since it’s a loot-full of nail polishes, and just in time for the holidays!

 One of my articles will be published in Dujour‘s print magazine – be sure to order a copy once the holiday issue comes out!

 I got an email about Chanel’s new nail lacquer collection, Paris Moscou. And i so desperately want all three – they are, no doubt, the perfect shades for the holiday season, as well as the fall & winter months. Perfectly shimmery, in deep jewel tones – a color palette exemplifying the rich and the glamorous. Yet when I did the math, I would end up having to whip out $90 for the three polishes. So I just might have to pass, in hopes that someone (Santa darling, I have been quite good this year!) will buy me one of them… ($30 each, chanel.com)

 Holiday parties, Christmas get-togethers. Because this is the time when I can finally actually slow down, breathe a bit, and relax as I catch up with friends and family. And the perfect excuse to dress up in sparkles and sequins, all dolled up. If you have no idea what to wear, don’t fear – La C’s here (I apologize for the corniness). An article on what to wear will come rather soon, but if you have more specific questions, drop a comment or e-mail me!

 Getting all these lovely awards/write-ups from such sweet people. And comments, of course! I really do appreciate them from the bottom of my heart; each and every one mean a lot of me, serving as a source of encouragement. Not to mention, they do, undoubtedly, make my day a little brighter!

 Britney Spears. Say what you will, but I will always be a loyal fan. Of course I don’t approve of things she’s done in the past, particularly during her lowest point, but I blame the media for blowing things out of proportion and publicizing everything! We all have our low points; it was malicious of them to target her when she so vulnerable. But all that is only a thing of the past; after all, when you have lows, you can only have highs later on. Britney’s back. Take that.

 I seriously am in love with Emporio Armani‘s new fragrance, Diamonds Intense. I honestly think this was the bottle & scent made for me (if only…). And why? Because 1) my birthstone is the diamond; 2) I’m in love with all things sparkly & faceted & reflective 3) the design is simple yet so elegant 4) the scent is to die for. Really. It’s near the top on my Christmas wish list, so if you really love me & want to buy me the perfect gift, this will do. Or a lovely bag, for that matter.

 These photos of President-elect (yay!) Barack Obama. Taken during his college years in 1980, by friend Lisa Jack, they were never released/found until recently. They reveal the playfully charismatic side of him in a way words never can. 

xoxo,

La C.