Searching the Inner Me and Chickdowntown.com GIVEAWAY!!!

Chickdowntown.com was wonderful enough to let me announce that I am able to give this away to one lucky US reader of mine!!

This is a beautiful and versatile dress from the affordable and fun clothing line BB Dakota, the Purple Marilyn Dress.

But Chickdowntown.com has such other lovely things from loads of designer labels, like Sir Alistair Rai and Elizabeth & James.

You can check out Chickdowntown.com on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook to stay up-to-date on special giveaways and sales.

How to win:
Just leave a comment on this post with your email address!

Oh, and if you want an extra entry just mention this contest on your blog with a link to this post and comment to let me know (again give me email!).

Send your entries in by Thursday 30th July 11.59pm GMT-1 and one winner will be chosen at random on Friday 31th July.

Just again a reminder, you need to be a U.S. resident!! Sorry about that my wonderful international readers! I'm sure I'll have some other giveaways soon.

Good luck everyone!

international Giveaway at The Stiletto Effect...

The Stiletto Effect and chickdowntown.com are partnering and givingaway this grey "Elizabeth and James" Deconstructed Tee, to one lucky winner and guess what?

This is an international giveaway, so everyone in the Planet can enter, how great!!!

You just need to go to www.thestilettoeffect.com and enter the contest.

This giveaway ends next Friday, July 24, by Midnight (PST).

Good Luck to all!!!

No, this isn't my giveaway yet...

streetstyle @ Chicisimo...

According to Chicisimo’s editor: "Thousands of girls all over the world are documenting what they wear each day. They are sharing pictures of their outfits with everyone. They are inspiring each other and hundreds of thousands of other girls. They are setting trends. They are the new fashion icons."

This video helps to explain that. See it and go to Chicisimo, you would be pleased with all the inspiration you can get.

By the way... try to find me on the video. If you find me... go chic-it

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close to heaven...

I want to apologize to all my dear readers and blogging friends for my lack of posting and also for being so away of checking your blogs and comment. As well I want to thank all the expressions of concern and affection that many sent me.
Due to some circumstances I’ve been very busy with short time for blogging.

Sister Seeker and her husband arrived, safe and well and I got fantastic gifts which included this gorgeous pair of studded sandals and a fabulous top that I didn’t wear yet.

Meanwhile, we, Hubby and I, came to mainland and now we’re on holidays at a great Mountain SPA called H2otel (I love the name) on Serra da Estrela.

It’s interesting the duality of the islander in me that makes me miss the sea and my inner goat (I’m a Capricorn you know...) which feels the mountain in a special way.

We’re having a great time, being very well treated. Being the only vegetarian for now at the hotel, the chef made me a special menu for the entire week that was taken to my approval.

We’re spending most of our day time at the gym and the pool. The night is for dinner and to spend an enjoyable time on the bar, chatting.

So I think you’ll understand my absence...
However I’ll try to do some posts and go visit you all on the opportunities that I would have.

And I’ll be back soon with a great giveaway!!!! Don’t miss it!!!

For the time being, I leave you with some pictures of the day I arrived and last night outfits.

Take care and enjoy your time the most!!!

red shoes - Zara (S/S 2007)
blue skinny pants - Vero Moda (F/W 2008)
white, red and blue stripped top - Mango (S/S 2009)
red belt -Tally Weijl

demin vest - Venca (S/S 2009)
necklace - mainland store
wrist watch - gift from Hubby
hat (with a white and red scarf) - local store
sunglasses - Pull and Bear (F/W 2009)
lipstick - Esté Lauder
perfume - Amor Amor from Cacharel

black studded sandals – gift from Canada – le château (S/S 2009)
white pants - C&A (S/S 2008)
black top with sequins - Mango (F/W 2008)
long earrings - Details
cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
bracelet - gift from Hubby (Tie Rack)
bracelet - Bijou Brigitte (S/S 2009)
lipstick - Esté Lauder
perfume - Amor Amor from Cacharel

TO – 07/01 & 07/02 & 07/03 – changing hairstyle… and facing blogging guilt…

I’m facing blogging guilt as I’m so behind on checking your posts and blogging.

I know I’m always saying that, but I’ve been really busy, both on the office and at home. And I’m afraid things aren’t going to get better.

Next week I’m going to a professional course and then I’m taking some vacations. Sister Seeker and her husband will arrive July, 13. YEAH!!!!! And will be on my home until August, 12.
However I’ll go to mainland some days in between, to see Hubby’s family, also to have a rest and recharge energy (at a secret place…). ;o)

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I’ve been growing hearing my mother say that “a good hairdo, a good pair of shoes and a good coat can make a perfect look”

I agree with mom, so I thought I needed something different for summer… a new hairstyle. After I thought it had to be done, so I went yesterday to my hairstylist.

Well I think mom would approved the cut, I’m not so sure about these highlights… lol

I’m not sure you can see it well with this picture, but the initial idea wasn’t such a bright red in highlights…


The below outfits are from:

July, 1

and my love for hats

brown sandals - Zara (S/S 2009)
beige cropped pants - H&M (S/S 2008)
purple belt - H&M (S/S 2009)
plaid green, purple, beige shirt - Vero Moda (S/S2009)
green cardigan - Vero Moda (S/S 2009)
mustard necklace - Parfois
hat - local store
brown fringed bag - Friday's Project (S/S 2009)
bracelet - gift
bracelet - gift
amber cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
lipstick - Esté Lauder
perfume - Amor Amor from Cacharel

July, 2

and the new hairstyle

red shoes - Zara (S/S 2007)
navy blue leggings - Calzedonia
printed skirt - Zara (S/S 2008)
red top - H&M
beige blazer - Acetato (S/S 2009)
navy blue belt - mainland store (S/S 2008)

necklace - gift
bracelet - gift from Hubby
wrist watch - gift from Hubby
red stone cocktail ring - Bijou Brigitte (S/S 2009)
cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
sunglasses - mainland store
lipstick - Esté Lauder
perfume - Amor Amor from Cacharel

July, 3

at the Palace’s garden

black to gray shoes - local store
blue skinny pants - Vero Moda (F/W 2008)
studeed belt - long time gift from a magazine
yellow tank - Zara
blue long cardigan - Shop 1One (S/S 2009)
necklace - gift from T.
bracelet - Bijou Brigitte (S/S 2009)
red stone cocktail ring - Bijou Brigitte (S/S 2009)
cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
gray handbag - Mango (F/W 2008)
sunglasses - mainland store
lipstick - Esté Lauder
perfume - Amor Amor from Cacharel

Have a fantastic weekend!!!!!