www.saintsandbarrels.com

RAY-BAN madness!

i was so excited when i heard about this, that of course i had to share!
so maya hayuk is a great artisit all about transformation and of course self expression!.. well she did a line with ray ban. she hand painted 150 ray-ban wayfarers. each piece was hand painted and are one of a kind!!!!...

they are not just hot, but they are for a good cause as well!!!

"The vibrant Wayfarers retail for $140, the regular price of the Wayfarer, with 50% of the proceeds going to OneSight. 50 pairs of the sunglasses will be available at the Sunglass Hut boutique in SoHo, New York – hitting the store on Black Friday (11.27.2009) and 50 pairs will become available in the San Francisco boutique on Cyber Monday (11.30.2009). The remaining 50 pairs will be available at [sunglasshut.com]" (freshnessmag.com)

i hope to get my hands on a pair! if you can get it.. GET IT!!!... they are soo exlusive.. so FRESH!... and you'll be doing some good when you buy them! so go and rock the beautiful wearable RAY-BAN art! GO MAYA HAYUK, U ROCK!

kashmir inque.

this hot mama has the perfect ingredients to be a huge success! she's smart, gorgeous, and extremely talented! girl got sass and one huge great imagination. this is tanya kashmir lavache . over the past year or so i have grown to admire her work and where she has come from.

tanya kashmir lavache is a puerto rican and haitian, born and rasied in new york. she has so many interst and loves for many fields of art, fashion ,painting, drawing, photography, and a little poetry.. and shes pretty good in ALL of them!.. she's a big hope less romantic and tries her hardest to stay optimistic and stay focused to make her dreams to be an artist come a complete reality.

she says "my father died in 2000 when i was 11 and that motivates me to strive to be all i can be"

she is the oldest of 5 kids 7 in total with step. she attends la guardia college. and she is single and lovin it!!!

TANYA... FLOW...AND GO!!

"Im a big fan of bollywood movies and music, kung fu movies, hello kitty, everything fashion and i love history especially art history."

"Im kinda a feminist, because i believe in the strenght of every women and hope with other strong smart women shut the chaueinist powers that control our world."

"i want to be a fashion designer and a fine arts and a art history teacher all at the same time but i know i have to choose one and soon"

(QUOTED FROM MY INTERVIEW WHERE I JUST TOLD HER TO TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT HER)




she makes beautiful dresses FROM SCRATCH! she actually made me one for my birthday last year. i saw her on myspace and i was super excited. well whenever i see independent artist i get excited and support them to the fullest, but this girl.. this girll has soo much skillz! i felt like a rocker princess. since then we have grown to become cool friends and she's always down to hook me up with her fresh stylez CHECK IT!

ORIGINAL DRESS I SAW ONLINE!





MY BDAY DRESS!!! IT ACTUALLY SAYS CHEVZ 1!!








LOOK AT HER OTHER WORK:










you can reach her on her myspace or facebook and im sure she'll be more than glad to talk you through your perfect dress. she also has some awesome tee's and other things. she's one cool hot mama.. don't be afraid to holla!

http://www.facebook.com/tanya.lavache?ref=ts


http://www.myspace.com/kashmir_lavache

the diamond in the rough.

I am going to share yet another secret with you. the picture above might not look the slight bit appealing, but it's a place you just need to check out. this is the best hair spot in nyc. it is located in chinatown near little italy. it may not be the fanciest place in the world but TRUST ME.. it makes up for it in services and price! a lot of people don't know about it, but they need to become informed!!! i pay 13 dollars for a wash and set. 21 dollars if include an oil treatment. one time i dyed my hair a base color, put streaks, and straightened it, with a little cut.. and i paid.. 80 dollars. compared to my neighborhood dominican spot (which i still love!!!! because they have watched me grow up!) ITS A BARGAIN!!! they do an awesome wash and even throw in a massage. in times like this i dont need to be paying 25 and up to get my hair done! and its easy and convenient to get to from anywhere in nyc!!!!! shooot im a brooklyn girl and i get there in 30 min or so. (take the B to grand and walk!!)

New Ocean Hair Salon in located on 171 Mott Street between Grand and Broome St.

WHILE YOUR IN THE AREA!!!!!

you could also get some yummy coffee and delicious treats from this bakery/bar around the corner!!! (375 Broome Street)



Get some cheap authentic Hello Kitty Stuff from here!!!! (look for the license mark) when you get out of the hair salon make a right and walk you can't miss it!!!




take a walk to GRAND and try some yummy bubble tea! (2378 Grand)
For you guys who don't know what bubble tea is... i found this definition on answers.com

"Bubble teas are generally of two distinct types: fruit-flavored teas, and milk teas. However, some shops offer a hybrid "fruit milk tea." Milk teas may use dairy or non-dairy creamers. Some healthier offers are 100% crushed fruit smoothies with pearls and signature ice cream shakes made from local ice cream sources. Some small cafes offer sweetener substitutes such as honey, agave, stevia, and aspartame upon special request."





or if you get hungry and you and you homie want to get a cheap bite (or you solo)... check out this buffet of chinese food!!!! 4$ BOXES OF FOOD!!! omg. (located on grand street next to the bubble tea spot!)




these are just a few things!!! so your not stranded there... but if you walk around you can find a boom of culture all around, and some amazing shops!!! you can even buy a baby turtle!


SO GET YOUR HAIR DID!!!! AND TRAVEL THE WORLD(ish)! This could be done in less than 40 dollars. WORK IT!

if you don't keep them lips smooth you lose!

i have used an excessive amount of lip balm in my life. these are the two top ones that i cannot live without. they are amazing! they don;t have a lot of sparkle and they are cool to have in your purse. good for the lips and on the eyes! they are just sexy.. and healthy... gotta keep them lips silky smooth.



This company is all into the "evolution of smooth" this cute little twist off's are soo awesome.. they look chic and cool and go on sooooo smooth. they are the perfect solution for chap lips... "pucker up, smooth on, smile"
They come in a pack of three .. go to evolutionofsmile.com to check their location!!!



LOOK!!!! Ed Westwick from Gossip girl got caught using these little suckers! so... its serious!!!!!!!!!





This lip gloss.. is called "My Favorite Lips Gloss" and it ain't lying. I can't tell you the miracles this lip gloss has done for my lips... C.O Bigelow has been making the most famous lines of lip care for 168 years!!!!.... they even have lip glosses with hints of menthol for when your ready to do the kissy wissy and your breath is ickie wickie! "My Favorite Lip Gloss" by C.O Bigelow has hands down become my favorite... and it can be yours too... or make any of their products your favorite .. they can be found at Bath & Body Works.



Carry these in your cute little bags.. and you'll be one trendy .. smooth lip mama.

Rachel Rachel Roy.

Rachel Roy is one cool designer who has decided to collaborate with SenOne to make some amazing affordable clothing, handbags, footwear, and accessories. These ideas are new, fresh, and super cute! The is a limited addition print. Its also affordable!!!! Go check it out at Macy's or go to the Rachel Roy website : rachelroy.com (her collection entitled Rachel Rachel Roy)



Founder and artistic director Rachel Roy said, "The mix of uptown versus downtown is always interesting and inspiring to me. Through the collaboration with SenOne, we were able to create a wearable piece of art. Being able to offer this limited edition print in clothing, footwear and handbags allows women to create their own, individual look, whether that means being a bit bold and wearing the pieces from head-to-toe or simply adding a shoe or handbag for a touch of print."(hiphoppress.com)

Tag artist SenOne said, "Working with Rachel reminds me of hooking up with another tag artist to create a train. You both bring the best of what you do to the table and the results are super cool." (hiphoppress.com)





Big up to Rachel Roy!



EVERYTHING IN THE PICS ARE UNDER 100!!!!! AND SUPA DUPA SEXY FRESH!

don't be too shy to say hello kitty.

It's Hello Kitty's Birthday! Hello Kitty has become quite the fashionista in my lifetime. I started collecting her stationary and other silly things, but as hello kitty hits her 35th anniversary, she has become quite the sophisticated, trendy, fashion forward young lady. She's rooted in Japan and has now expanded and fell into the hearts of women and girls all around the world. If your in the state of mind where you think Hello Kitty is just for little girls.. ITS TIME TO WAKE UP.. listennn to what i preach....

Recently I've come across this pretty awesome Lady GaGa photo shoot. I think its amazing how she used hello kitty and how they edited the photos to make Lady GaGa herself look cartoonish.







This is just an extreme example of how... Hello Kitty is not a baby anymore.. look at how she has leaked into our pop culture... celebrities everywhere can be seen rockin' the hottest accecories and more!!!.. She has also collaborated with M.A.C with a makeup line with awesome details and designs. M.A.C also made a promotional corset for Katy Perry to wear on the red carpet. Isn't it amazing how she has transformed from plastic wallets and dolls... to this...






Kimora Lee Simmons also does really expensive hot jewlery... these new fresh watches run for 1,250.. (photo credit goes to Sanrio Times Square)



Now you see where I'm coming from??!?! This stuff ain't no joke!!! She has also collaborated with one of my favorite designers Simone Legno.. creator of Toki Doki!!! () LOOK AT THIS FLY BAG..



So go on and get some Hello Kitty in your life... shooooot you could even go to Target and get your hands on some iPod accessories or something! these are a few of my suggestions... most of this stuff can be found on sanrio.com... loungefly.com or karmaloop.com.. or you could check out the official store in the heart of Time Square... ENJOYYYY!



This chain looks just as awesome as the diamond ones .. but only runs for about 40$





This bag is similar looking to that of a Betsey Johnson or Louis Vouitton.. but not as expensive and ALMOST just as cool.. runs for around 70 dollars..Its a great size and has a great shade of HOT PINK on the inside.... best bet is to get it online .. made by loungefly.. it also has a matching wallet, which is around 32 dollars.



This is my personal favorite bag... it ran for about .. i wanna sayyyyy 70ish .. This might be hard to find. It was at the store and is by the designer Camomilla who also makes unique clothing and accesories... as well as designer Victoria Courture.



I'm not saying turn into this guy....


BUTTT a little Kitty in your life could be pretty freakin awesome...




SEE! lol.

new kind of hair crack!

so I found this and got really excited. I needed to share this with.. well.. THE WORLD. It's amazing!!!! I go to the salon and sometimes want to keep my hair looking all nice for forever, but by the second day it can get a little funky sometimes... (i say second day, but you know I kept that bad boy like that for a while!) but read about this product and go get it!!!! I found it at urbanoutfitters.com and there is one similar at Sephora!!! It's an instant clean refreshing powder. Here's what I found on it.. LOOK WHAT IT DOES.. LOOK AT THE RATING!... note that it comes specific for ur hair color.. blonde, brunette.. etc.



CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW LARGER!

I am going to share a secret with you.

Okay so if you are from NYC you probably already know about what I am about to tell you. But I know some who do not know of it at all. I believe every woman, and even man should know about this gift from God. This jewel that I am going to tell you about is located on Bleecker Street and Broadway. You'd be surprised on how this area has turned into New York City's newest retail hot spot! This information is not my great secret, but this is....

Have you ever seen a girl in the street walk around with this?



or something similar like these?




You probably wondered where the hell she got it from... well I am here to tell you... There is a store called Marc by Marc Jacobs where you can rock official Marc Jaobs accesories and more for as low as 3 dollars! NO LIE. The totes above range from 15 -28 dollars. The only flaw is that everything is final sale, but who in their right mind would want to give this stuff back?!?!? They change tote colors and styles in different times throughout the months. They have wallets, key chains, shirts, jewelry, and stuff for HIM as well!!! You can get a huge awesomely sexy official bag for 80 dollars!!!!!!!!!!! Thats amazing compared to the Marc Jacobs tote I seen at Saks Fifth for 168 dollars! And lets face it.. times are rough, and Marc Jacobs is definatly on the list for top hot designers!!! (especially with his collaboration with the awesome graffiti artist Mint and Serf of 1134NYC graffiti crew. CHECK OUT for more details on the most bestest thing that could happen EVAAA) SO what are you waiting for... take that choo choo to Christopher St. or West 4th street and walk you booty down to Bleecker and Broadway and look out for this store.



SO LADIES GO ENJOY WHAT CHEVZ 1 JUST TOLD YAH!

*P.S.... you might have to wait in line... yes... its THAT serious. ^_^

AND I REPEAT!!!! LADIES IT'S A RECESSION. DONT THROW AWAY THEM "DONT FIT SO WELL" JEANS!

ook if i can wiggle in them i keep them .. because times are hard and i just cant splurge on jeans! they arent the most cheapest things in the world, the forever 21 10 dollar jeans r awesome, but im scared they wont last. ANYWAYS.. here is my jean routine ladies.. see if it works for you. SAVE THEM JEANS! SAVE THAT MULA!

OKAY SO THESE ARE THE JEANS. MY LEVI SUPER SKINNY STRAIGHTS.



So First, Try and get a feel on how well they go up LEG by LEG



Once you past them luscious calves u might come to a stop. You already got the feel that these bad boys arent going anywhere. Its time to do the right and left wiggle. You pull the left and right side of the jeans up rotating from side to side until ur trying to reach the pants destination.




This might loosen things up, but not work to well. Make sure you pull up any left over jeans at the heel.



YOUR ALMOST AT THE FINAL STRETCH. If you arent at the hips yet its best to do the booty jump. This is for women who's booty and thighs are a slight bit meaty. You do a jump pull combo to get the jeans up to the final stretch much quicker.



shit. now you have to button those bad boys.



laying on a flat surface to get the belly down could work!.. lay on a bed or a floor and get that button done! it is key to do the button first on these tight jeans! so the zipper has somewhere to go to.



if that doesn't work to the suck button and zip. suck it all the way in.. dont breathe... button it quick and pull the zipper.






now your ready to conquer your day! in your jeans!!!



get in those jeans ladies!!!!!!!! suck it up! save! save ! save!