Happy Halloween

It's that time of year again (it goes way too fast!) Little ghosts and goblins will be knocking at your door tonight.


Leaves are turning, there is a chill to the night air,and the comforts of home seem more appealing than ever. Grab that hot chocolate,pop that popcorn,and settle in for a good movie!



One of my favorite things to do is take a walk in the crunchy leaves,and so I took a few pictures of myself doing just that!


The trees here are so pretty this time of year,a true countryside-woodland feel.

Shades of red and bright orange say that Mother Nature is ready for the seasons ahead too.   Hope you enjoy!

"Ghouls just wanna have fun!"

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission. BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

"Hands Down'' (The Best Hand Cream)

I have been a fan of L'Occitane for years. They have always been known for their fabulous face creams, hand creams and shampoos. I had been introduced to these outstanding products on a business trip to San Diego many years ago.

 The hotel that we were staying at exclusively stocked nothing but L'Occitane products;everything from shea butter body lotion to soap to shampoo and conditioner.

I was amazed at how supple my skin felt, and how my hair just loved the extra moisture. When I returned back from my trip, I quickly searched to see if there was a store nearby and was delighted to find out that there was a local shop just minutes away.

Have you tried this wonderful shea butter hand cream? I am in love with how moisturizing it is.. I've tried alot of hand lotions out there and "hands down" this has to be the best on the market..You'll love it too!


This tube of hand cream is $10.00, but right now there is a great sale going on called "Hugs & Kisses" that pairs the hand cream with a matching lip balm for $19.00

There's limited edition sets in Mango,Rose, and Date, as well as their original scent.There's even an ultra rich body cream for $22.00

Check it out at: usa.loccitane.com



I keep a tube by my bed and in my purse to soften and heal my skin. This is fabulous protection from wind and cold.

Until next time~
Hearts and Hugs,
BellevueGrl

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission. BellevueGrl Productions, 2011. 

Naked And Loving It!

Searching for the perfect foundation? Look no further than Urban Decay's newest hottie Naked Skin Foundation.

This one is a keeper. I can't believe I waited so long to try it. Smooth,even coverage,not too sheer,with lots of staying power. No touchups needed!

I have fair skin,but 3.5 was an exact match for me . In fact, it was so close that it just melted almost right into my skin.



Now I know what they mean by "naked" I LOVE this! $38.




For more info, please checkout urbandecay.com. This can also be found at Ulta stores and Ulta.com.

I was sent a sample to try,and the package comes with a great shade selector,just match to the side of your jaw for a perfect fit.

 Until Next time~

Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl

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Photo taken from urbandecay.com

All other photos are the property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission.

BellevueGrl Productions, 2011

September Sites And Sounds

September is music fest time in Seattle, and one of the best is Bumbershoot (meaning, "umbrella") 






How fitting is that?

Here are a few pictures from my day, along with pictures of Keane, Civil Twilight, and a few fun shots.

What are some of your favorite events around town this time of the year? 

Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs

BellevueGrl

Photo Credits:

All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission. BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

Fashion's Night Out 2012

Last night I attended Fashion’s Night Out at The Bellevue Collection. What a wonderful evening they planned.

Last year was fun, but this year they decided to add so much more to the event. 

Center Court was the place to be. Not only did they have great food and entertainment, but as an added surprise, they were showing fashions from our independent Seattle designers.

 Both Lizzie Parker and Lisa Vian Hunter from NBC's Fashion Star were present, and I got to chat with both of them about their upcoming show and creations. 

 I also got to meet with Carole McClellan, who created an amazing menswear look. 

On second glance, she told me a little bit about her inspiration for her design.

 Look at the detail on this jacket!  What I didn't know is that it was made out of denim! The buttons, she informed me, were found at a flee market in Paris.

 Carole has personally dressed alot of rockers, and loves working with unique fabrics, using leather, fur, and stretch velvet.

Carole McClellan

 Like me, she also loves to add creative touches of jewelry and vintage pieces. I am looking forward to seeing more from this designer. 

I loved the details in the fashions that I saw there. Fabrics were rich, everything from brocade to black satin,to silk with hand stitched flowers and touches of pearl. 

The flow of soft knits and hand crochet dresses were also present.  The overall feeling was one of elegance and a sense of true femininity.

Olga Szwed

I'm excited for the seasons ahead.  I love the combination of edgy mixed with soft, black teamed with cool metallic accessories, and boho chic.

Kate Mensah

Lisa Vian Hunter

Lizzie Parker

Jessica Park

The sign says it all!

Which style will you embrace for your own personal look? 

Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts

BellevueGrl 

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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission.
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

"Gilded Leaves"

Tonight's big fashion events had me thinking of a great fall nail look.





 I wanted to do something a bit artsy, so I created a golden leaf look.

Simply take a fall hue from your favorite collection (here, I used Harvest Moon from China Glaze)

and add a quick cover of OPI Gold Shatter for a beautiful gilded fall leaf look.

This adds just the right touch of glamor to an already beautiful shade for an evening out.



Happy #FNO

 Until next time~

Hearts and Hugs
BellevueGrl



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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission.
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.

Smoke And Mirrors

Sometimes, no matter how good things might seem to be, there are times when in reality, they really aren't all that.

I was excited to find the new Smoked collection by Urban Decay at my local shop. The colors looked amazing, and couldn't wait to bring it home and begin playing. 

I am a huge fan of Urban Decay, and started using their eye shadows as far back as when the brand was thought "scandalous" for their raunchy names. I love Flipside, Mildew, and Toasted to name a few. 

So, I have to say, I was a bit dismayed when after swatching these shades, I found the colors to be a little lack luster. Urban Decay is known for its unusual shades, super shimmer, and wear-ability. These really were nothing that I couldn't have gotten for much cheaper with another brand. 

They looked fabulous in the palette, and some of the hues are indeed pretty, but for $49, I thought that they were too sheer, and didn’t really provide the "smoke" look that I was hoping for. Shown here are Kinky,(light beige) Barlust,(soft brown) Rockstar,(purple)  Mushroom, (beige) Evidence,(dark blue) and Loaded (green) with Asphalt,(deep gray) at the very top.

Three of my picks from this set are Barlust, a soft, golden brown; Loaded, a shimmer green; and Rockstar, a deep purple. When applied at the outer edges of eyes they seem to work better and actually show up, but when applied as a lid color they seem to smear a bit and the color payoff leaves a bit to be desired. 

This is a fun kit if you want a special look for a night out, but I wouldn't reach for it on an everyday basis. The colors are not that wearable, and again, nothing I haven’t seen before.

Overall, I would give this a "B" rating. The kit does come with a fairly generous size of eye shadow primer potion, and a full size 24/7 liner in perversion.  

Until next time~

Hugs and Hearts
BellevueGrl


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All photos are property of the blog owner, and may not be used without permission.
BellevueGrl Productions, 2011.