Sunday Style

Ladies there has been a lot of gorgeous looks this past week!  Certain stars are rocking the events!  Check out these lovely ladies:

One of my fav looks, Nina Dobrev from Vampire Diaries!  Love the black lace detailing and corset top, and the bright pink heels add an extra pop!  She wore a Monique Lhuillier dress paired with fuchsia Brian Atwood pumps at The Ripple Effect charity event in Los Angeles Dec. 10.

 Taylor Swift looks so elegant!  Wearing a pale blue strapless Reem Acra gown with House of Lavande jewels and Jimmy Choo heels at the 2011 Nashville Symphony Ball.

AnnaLynne McCord wore a strapless navy Alice + Olivia dress with matching peep-toe pumps at the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute in Los Angeles Dec. 11.  She looked spectacular!

Miley Cyrus looked pretty in a nude silk chiffon Jenny Packham gown with matching heels and jewels by Loree Rodkin at the American Giving Awards Dec. 9.

Again with the pop of bright color!  Love this look on Brooklyn Decker!  

Wearing a black Nha Khanh dress paired with Jimmy Choo pointed pumps at Spike TV’s 2011 Video Game Awards in Los Angeles Dec. 10.  Also rocking bright fuchsia lipstick!

Also looking stunning, Jessica Biel, wearing a crystal-embellished, drop-waist Valentino dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and gold Christian Louboutin shoes at the New York City premiere of New Year’s Eve Dec. 7.

Photo credits: USmagazine.com

Holidy Tea Pictures

Hello!  I thought I would share with you a few photos from the women's holiday tea that I take part in every year at our church.  It the largest outreach event for the women's ministries.  Each year, we bring around 800 ladies together from the community, some that go to our church and some that have been invited by members of the church like me.  I always invite my mom, my mother-in-law, my best friend, and then I try to think of other ladies to invite to fill my table of 8.  As a hostess, I get to decorate my table for 8, anyway I like, with a few guidelines.  A holiday theme, and certain items you must have on your table to serve tea, scones, cookies, lemon curd, devon cream, water, and such.  It's always a lot of fun and gets me in the mood for Christmas!

Take a look at my table this year:

And who doesn't love to eat scones with lemon curd and devon cream?!  It's the best!  The baker that makes them each year, makes a wide selection of yummy scones.  Like pumpkin, cinnamon, blueberry, cherry almond, and others.  And besides what pregnant woman doesn't love to eat?!

Take a look at me at the tea below.  Although the tea was a couple of weeks ago, you can tell how big I'm getting! lol

me with my best friend kim

I need to get better pictures on here, like from the side angle so you can truly tell how far I'm sticking out!  I'm getting huge!  With about 3 more months to ago!  Time is flying by fast!  It's hard to believe we are going to be parents in just 3 short months!  It's exciting and scary at the same time! 

Enjoy your weekend lovelies!

HANA Air Blow Dryer Review

Hello girls!  Misikko contacted me recently and offered to send me the HANA Air Blow Dryer for review!  I was thrilled!  I have had the same old boring blow dryer for years now and I didn't think it had much time left before it completely gave out on me, so the opportunity came at the perfect time! 

For those of you that aren't familiar with Misikko, you are missing out!  They are the ultimate go to source for hair products and tools!   From a CHI hair dryer to curling irons too!  I've reviewed some styling products for them in the past, you can click here to check that out,  and I was so impressed with them the first time around, I had high hopes for this blow dryer!

Check out the package I received full of goodies!

I was not disappointed one bit!!  

Not only did Brian from Misikko include the HANA Air blow dryer, I also received a heat proof pouch, a straightening comb, Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Shampoo and Super Skinny Daily Treatment, and eyelash curler, hana shine shield therapy, two bottles of sanitizer, several nail files, a hana eye mask cover, a little teddy bear, and a fake rose!  I was so excited when I opened up the package and saw all these amazing products!  Misikko really knows how to make a girl feel special!  

Let me tell you some details about this HANA Air blow dryer:

• Adjustable Heat:  2 fan speeds, 3 heat settings, plus cold shot 
• Ceramic Heater:  Most Advanced Far Infrared Ionic Heat
• Attachments: Concentrator
• 2,300 watts, and environmentally safe

• Ion Technology- condition hair & reduces static electricity
• Tourmaline & Titanium Oxide Technology- natural ions promote healthier hair
• Silver Nanotechnology- for antibacterial Protection
• Scratch Resistant Shell with black metallico finish adds durability and is easy to clean
• Long life motor with low noise
• Gyroscopically balanced for easy handling
• Fiberglass concentrator
• Italian Design

It's also customer's choice for best of Misiko!

Have I sold you on this product yet?!

My personal experience:

I've been using it now for a few weeks, and am so impressed with the quality of it!  I have never used a blow dryer like this before.  It is the Best Blow Dryer!  It blow dries my hair faster, leaves it smoother, and the shots of cold give my hair a needed boost!  I will never go back to the old blow dryer I was using.  I would definitely recommend this to anyone!  If you are in need of a blow dryer, definitely consider this one, you won't be disappointed!

For more information on the HANA Air Blow Dryer, or if you'd like to purchase it for yourself or for a Christmas gift, click here.

And thank you so much Misikko for this amazing opportunity! 

Holiday Gift Idea #2

Hello lovelies!  I recently came across this book in The USA Today newspaper, and thought it would definitely make a wonderful gift idea for those interested in fashion or design.  This book 100 Unforgettable Dresses offers a gorgeous spread on iconic dresses throughout the years. The author, Hal Rubenstein is the fashion director of InStyle and one of its founding editors.  Details from Amazon: 

"Featuring looks from the runway, film, television, the red carpet, and the worlds of royalty and politics, this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous, sleek, sultry, and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact they’ve had in fashion, popular culture, and our own lives."

One of the dresses that caught my eye right away was SJP in Versace worn on Sex and the City!  Remember this stunning gown?

 Or how about Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman? 

 This book offers a wide range of breathtaking gowns to ones that are less attractive but definitely memorable!  You can buy this book on Amazon here.   It's priced at a little over $20 so not to bad of a deal if your giving or receiving! ; )

Have a lovely day girls!  And don't forget to enter my $100 Shopbop giveaway!  Enter here before it's too late!

photo credits: bing search engine

Holiday Gift Idea

I saw this adorable little coin purse the other day and had to share it with you!  

photo credit

Not sure how well you can read it in the picture, but this Kate Spade Live Colorfully coin purse says:

cents and nonsense 

I thought that was super cute!  

And priced at $75 this would be a cute holiday gift idea for a 

stylish yet sensible fashionista!

Sunday Style

Check out these lovely ladies! 

Wearing her own collection on November 28th at the British Fashion Awards, can you even tell 

Victoria Beckham had a baby not that long ago?  Let alone, 4, is it now??!!  She looks fabulous! 

Elizabeth Olsen is certainly making a splash these days!  Now she's not just Mary-kate and Ashley's 

younger sister, she's come into her own!  Good for her!  She looks amazing here at the Gotham 

Independent Film Awards!  

Aly Michalka doesn't disappoint either!  In this gorgeous red dress she really stands out at the

Super 8 dvd launch party on November 22nd!  Oh how I miss Hellcats!

Jessica Alba looked fabulous wearing a sleeveless Carolina Herrera dress at the Swarovski 

Elements and Rodeo Drive Lighting Ceremony!

Nicole Richie looks stunning here at the House of Harlow 1960 Pop-up shopping event!

 Which star's look are you loving most?

Pictures found through US Weekly Magazine online

Don't forget to enter the shopbop giveaway!

$100 SHOPBOP GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY

It's that time again girls!  The Hot Spot is lucky enough to host a giveaway!  And this one is open internationally too!  So it includes everybody, expect for the unfortunate Pennsylvania bloggers, who are omitted from this giveaway.   

But one you lucky girls will be receiving a 

$100 Shopbop gift card!   

So you can choose what you would like from this amazing online store! They have a wide range of fabulous clothes, from skinny jeans, to 7 for all mankind items, and they always seem to have a Shopbop sale going on!  Something else I love about Shopbop, they even have maternity jeans!  Which a girl in my position totally appreciates!  I wish I could enter this giveaway!

Looks I'm loving from Shopbop:

Only Hearts LouLou Bodysuit

Heather Maxi Tee Dress

 

 

 

Philosophy DI Alberta Ferretti

Metallic Turtleneck Dress

 Cute maternity option:

Rachel Pally Grecian Long Dress

I would definitely wear this dress above, but she doesn't even look pregnant!

To Enter:

It's simple!

-Leave a comment saying what you would buy with your $100 giftcard!


For An Extra Entry:

-Leave a separate comment if you're a follower of the blog for a bonus entry!

Giveaway ends Tuesday December 13th at 11:59pm!

Good luck!