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It all begun 5 months ago when I signed up for “Bridal Editorial Styling & Cutting Workshop”. The name alone had me giddy with excitement. Then I received the academy tool list.  The Rug Hatch Hook got me all worked up. In a good way. 

I’ll be heading to Miami tomorrow evening and I CANNOT wait. You hear me? CANNOT.

Nothing like being immersed for a few days with amazing talented stylists and master educators. Go on rock my world I’m ready!!!

Lovelies I’ll be baaaaack, with some fabulous tricks! Stay tuned for updates

Today Is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Randomly be kind to a stranger and make their day.  Anything will do and it sure doesn’t have to cost any money or a lot anyway. And no, Hallmark doesn’t have to be involved either. The goal of the one-day focus is to encourage people to engage in acts of kindness all the time.

Here’s my list of Random Acts of Kindness

1. Bake something delicious and drop it of at the nearest shelter or retirement home.
2. Feed someone else’s meter.
3. You and a stranger are about to pull up  in the same parking spot. Let them have it. What the heck.
4. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger.
5. Give a compliment to someone. How many times have you seen someone wearing a cute dress or a pair of earrings you loved and you don’t say anything.  And just and wish they were yours.  Tell them.  If they’re wearing ugly clothing compliment their hair or teeth.  That works too.
6. Recommend a competitor to a potential client. (this particular act of kindness takes a very special person to do it)
7. At your Kids school? Tell the teachers how much you appreciate all they do.
8. Give your significant other a head massage. Be warned this could lead to something more serious.
9. Hug someone.
10. And my favorite… Give someone your biggest and brightest smile.

Happy Random Acts of Kindness day.  And from me, over here behind this computer to you, here’s my most cheerful smile. You look nice btw.

Wanna share another idea?  Leave it here and inspire someone else.

Hey hey hey!

It’s a good thing I hardly have anything to do and hardly need any sleep. That way I have plenty of time to blog about important matters.

I got my free Sephora iPhone case yesterday.  Since free in my book never equates good quality, my expectations were low.  I mean think about it, when was the last time you got something free that wasn’t total crap?

That theory went right out the window, when I got hit right in the eyeball with the uber cool Sephora iPhone case. Well HELLOOOO.

The giddiness that comes with receiving a box from Sephora makes my toes tingle.

About to get slapped in the eyeball… Watch out, may happen to you…

The case is made out of stiff rubber. Feels almost identical to my iFrogz case that I like so much. Kind of velvety to the touch.

For some reason I was expecting glossy from Sephora. The matte colors surprised me, in a good way.  I also thought the stripes would be all across the back. Had it all wrong. It’s super cool!

Please excuse the filth on my screen as I reach for a cleaning wipe. Gheez.

So now behold, my clean iPhone stylin’ in its new case. :biggrin:

Free and worthy. The small things in life. Have a wonderful day!

Yes, the rumors are true… In a little more than 10 hours, we’ll close the book on 2010 forever.  A brand-spankin’ new year is about to unveil. Welcome 2011!

I’m a little sad to leave 2010 behind. It’s been a fantastic year here at Studio Marie-Pierre.  I feel so blessed with all our success, and I really cannot thank you enough all, my dearest readers and friends, my brides, local clients, fellow vendors and wonderful team  for all of your continuous support.

I look forward to the year ahead of us and have high hopes for an even better year — Wishing you all a PHENOMENAL 2011. Cheers!

PS. The snowflakes will be leaving the blog tomorrow.

• Bath & Body Works: VIP Bag 2010 available online 11/24 and 11/25; in stores on 11/26. $5 wallflowers from 11/25 to 11/26. Buy 3, get 3 free signature collection 11/25 thru 11/28. 2 for $20 candles 11/25 thru 11/28.

• Bliss: Get a full-size Bliss Best of Skintentions Moisturizer for free on 11/29. Blowout sale, up to 50% off 11/26 thru 11/29. 30% off select Bliss gift sets with code GIFTSET, expires 11/29. 30% off custom gift set of 2+ items with code GIFTS30, expires 11/29. Get a free sample-filled tote bag ($200 value) with any $150+ purchase with code HOLIDAY, expires 12/31.

• Bare Escentuals: Spend $50, get $20 off your next purchase of $40 or more (redeemable 12/13 through 12/31) with code MERRY, valid 11/26 through 12/5. Free shipping on any order on 11/29 only with code SHIPFREE. 20% off all purchases with code GETLUV, 12/9 through 12/12.

• Bobbi Brown: $65+ orders ship free, no code necessary. Free full-size Copper Penny Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow with $65+ orders with code COPPER9, expires 1/14/11. Free Rockstar Metallic Eyeshadow with $65+ orders with code ROCK9, expires 1/14/11. Free full-size Mahogany Ink Gel Eyeliner with $65+ order with code BEST33, expires 1/15/11. Free full-size Cobalt Ink Gel Eyeliner with $65+ orders with code BEST55, expires 12/25/10.

• Clarisonic: 20% off Skin Care Pairs, Cleanser Duo Sets, Brush Head Duos with code PAIRS, expires 11/30.

• Stila: 20% off with code STILALOVES, expires 11/30. Cyber Monday Warehourse Sale only on 11/29, up to 80% off.

• Trish McEvoy: 20% off with code TMHOLIDAY, expires 11/29.

• Saks: Get $25 gift card when you spend $100 on beauty/fragrance with code BEAUTYSFA, 11/25 thru 11/26.

• YSL: 20% off all orders with code FRIENDS, expires 11/30. Free shipping on $50+ orders.

• Smashbox: Free gift every Tuesday and Thursday. Free shipping on all orders.  20% off with code FFSB20, expires 11/29.

• Lancome: Black Lash Friday Events on 11/26 – kits featuring four of Lancome’s best-selling mascaras.  20% off + free shipping with code HOLIDAY20, expires 11/29.

• Kiehl’s:  20% off with code FAMILY10, 11/26 thru 11/30

• Benefit: Free U.S. shipping with code GLAMSHIP, 11/24 through 11/29. Free international shipping on $85+ orders with code DEALDAY1, 11/25 through 11/29. Get 20% off top rated pics from Annie & Maggie with code FORDPICS, only valid 11/29.

Are you partaking in BLACK FRIDAY? And for those of you who are, what are you trying to get?

Serena’s Sam the Turkey dressed as a fancy lady going shopping.

The girls and I have been busy baking and cooking since last night, and the fun continues this morning.  I can hardly wait to savor Paula Dean Pumpkin pie (we made our own crust ) and my Valrhona chocolate pudding banana pie. Desserts absolutely rock my world!  How’s everything coming along at your casa?

Hope you all have a wonderful day filled with family, friends and delicious food.  I feel like I have so much to be thankful for, and I hope that you do too.  Have a Beautiful & Happy Thanksgiving!

It happened this morning with one of my very favorite, Mac Quary… BAM! The hint of the silver pan appeared, after a long productive life.

Hitting the pan isn’t something common around here. My stash of makeup is quiet surprising as El Genio would say.  Hahaha!

When was the last time YOU hit the pan?

Since we’re on the MAC subject, listen up MAC fans out there! The company just launched a new contest called MAC Me Over to find models for their fall 2011 color collection.

All you have to do to enter, is submit a video or a photo and finish this sentence:
“MAC me over because …”

Here’s the official rules

So I don’t know how your day is going but mine is grand! I’ve been starring at my new blog and website since they went live (2 days ago), oohing and awing at my new looks. I’m tickled pink. You know it was quiet the journey to get here! Ok now, I’ll go on with my day skipping with joy!!!  You have a fabulous* day too!