How Engaging...

Okay, so I know I've been totally slacking on the blog...but I have a good reason!! I'm engaged!! How gorgeous is my ring?!

And how adorable is my fiance?? Here's a pic of us on the big day:

Cute right?!

So anyway, I promise I'll be back on track asap! Love you ladies!! Hope you all had a fab Christmas and have a lovely New Year's Eve!!

Adorable Winter Hat

I've been looking for a super cute winter hat for a while now...and given that it's now almost Christmas and I still don't have one really says something!

I found this little delight and it made my day.  This Kate Spade Ski Goggle Hat is almost too cute for words. It makes shopping for winter hats about a million times easier and more fun.

The only downside is that each hat is $75.  I know--huge bummer. There's still time before Christmas if someone wants to get me one *wink, wink*!

Kamibashi String Dolls GIVEAWAY!!!

So it's been a little while since I've professed my love for these cute Kamibashi String Dolls...But in case you're wondering, I'm still super in love with them!!

Check out their latest designs.  Everytime I look at the site, there is something even more adorable that catches my eye. Plus each little doll is a mere $10.  Not bad, right?  They're perfect to stock up on for gifts, or even just to collect for youself.

Kamabashi has teamed up with Sassy Fashionista to giveaway four of these adorable cuties (pictured) to four of my lucky readers!

To enter the giveaway, send an email to sassyalana@gmail.com with the subject line reading "STRING DOLLS" and specify which adorable doll you'd like to enter for.  The giveaway ends 12/26 (sorry--not in time for Christmas, but still a great gift for anyone for any occasion; or even for yourself!!) and the winner will be alerted via email.

Good luck, ladies!

Disclosure: This post contains a product sent for giveaway consideration. My priority is to you, and I honor that commitment by being honest! If you have any questions about this, please email me.

Join Sassy Fashionista's Facebook Business Page!

Hi Ladies! Just wanted to let you all know that Sassy Fashionista now has its very own business page on Facebook! I'd love for everyone to "like" it, if possible.  There will be tons of info on the latest giveaways and some fun tips and tricks of the trade.

I also have a Facebook group for Sassy Fashionista, which you can join for the same reason.  Each one is a bit different, but both of them support the site!

Check them out:

Sassy Fashionista Business Page
Sassy Fashionista Group

Thanks!!

Looking for Funky Wrapping Paper?

I love wrapping gifts, so Christmas is always fun for me.  It's at the point where I usually tend to wrap every single little gift individually.  But I really like to be unique with my wrapping.  I mean really--who wants a plain gift wrapped in snowmen or Santa patterns?

That's where this amazing Bacon Gift Wrap from Fred Flare comes in.  I'm so in love with this.  First of all, the colors are actually quite Christmas-y.  So, you can't really say that it isn't perfect for wrapping up that fab sweater you got for your mom.  Secondly...it's bacon. Ummm...how could you not love this??!

Not only is the gift wrap a gift to the person receiving the gift, it's also a gift for you to be able to wrap with something so crazily awesome.

Two 20" X 30" sheets are $8. Definitely a deal you can't pass up.

Did I mention that it's friggin' BACON GIFT WRAP??!

The Perfect Winter Blazer

I've always been a blazer girl.  I've got about 15 of them, but I can always do with more.  They're perfect for just about any occasion and always manage to look totally chic.

My latest blazer obsession is this fab Frayed Boucle Blazer from Metrostyle.  I only got it about a week ago and already it has migrated to the very front of my closet.

What I really like about this jacket is that it can be dressed down with a pair of jeans, or dressed up with a great holiday cocktail dress.  The details of the blazer make it unique and simply gorgeous without going over the top.  The edges are frayed, but also have a great metallic silver trim.  It's fully lined and super comfy.

The best part?  The blazer is currently on sale for under $60! Totally worth it for such a high-quality, versatile jacket.

Disclosure: This post contains a sample product sent for consideration by a PR firm. My priority is to you, and I honor that commitment by being honest! If you have any questions about this, please email me.

Calvin Klein Euphoria Fragrances & Gourmet Chocolate Gift Tin Giveaway!

Just in time for the holidays, I have a fabulous giveaway for one lucky reader!

I've got an amazing gift set that includes:

• one 3.4 ounce bottle of Calvin Klein Euphoria eau de toilette spray for men 
• one 3.4 ounce bottle of Calvin Klein Euphoria eau de toilette spray for women
• one tin of gourmet Lake Champlain chocolates.  

 This prize is valued at $135. The scents are amazing (my boyfriend is in love with the men's fragrance) and the chocolates are divine!  It's perfect to give as a gift,or to keep for yourself.

To enter the giveaway, send an email to sassyalana@gmail.com with the subject line reading "EUPHORIA".  The giveaway ends 12/20 and the winner will be alerted via email.

Good luck!!

Disclosure: This post contains a product sent for giveaway consideration. My priority is to you, and I honor that commitment by being honest! If you have any questions about this, please email me.

My Grandma's Got Skillzz!

So, I've been staying at my gram's house for a bit and it's really great because I get to witness amazing beauty techniques such as this. I am proud to say that my grandma can actually curl her hair with a hot curling iron without looking in a mirror and can even watch home decorating shows at the same time for tips.  PLUS, she's in a rocking chair and actually rocking back and forth in it.

Now I can definitely multi-task with some things, and I've been known to apply eyeliner in some not-so-safe conditions, but seeing my gram do this, really shows me where I got a huge chuck of my beauty habits from!

In all actuality, I don't even think I'd be able to pull this off--chances are I'd burn myself multiple times (which already constantly happens even when I've got a mirror right in front of me), or I'd curl something the wrong way.

So, kudos to my gram for her ageless multi-tasking beauty techniques!!

New Nicole by OPI "Holiday Magic" GIVEAWAY!!!

I don't know about you guys, but I'm feeling super festive right now.  I love the couple of weeks leading up to Christmas.  Everyone just seems so nice!  And if you live in New England like I do, you've been getting just enough snow to tickle your fancy without causing any annoying delays.

Nicole by OPI has come out with this fab collection just in time for the holidays, aptly called "Holiday Magic".  Each shade def gives off that vibe.

The colors from left to right:

Kiss Me at Midnight - Dark red
Bring on the Tinsel - Glitzy silver
Stuck in the Chimney- Unforgettable red
Spark My Mistletoe - Sparkles of red

The two glittery bottles look amazing when layered over the other two.  The combinations are simply perfect for holiday parties, or even just for fun!

The best part? I've got two sets of these great polishes to give away to a couple of lucky readers!!

To enter the giveaway, send an email to sassyalana@gmail.com with the subject line reading "HOLIDAY MAGIC".  The giveaway ends 12/14 and the winner will be alerted via email.

Good luck!!

Disclosure: This post contains a product sent for giveaway consideration. My priority is to you, and I honor that commitment by being honest! If you have any questions about this, please email me.

AMAZING Holiday Prizes from NaturallyCurly.com!

Being a girl with curly hair myself, it's no surprise that one of my fave sites for all things curly hair related is NaturallyCurly.com!  They'e got tips, products and everything you could possibly need to make your curly hair look its very best.

Currently, they're running fabulous contest--12 Days of Haliday Magic.  Basically the site is giving away oodles of great products from 12/1/10 (I know, I'm a little late on this) until 12/13/10. 

Readers can take part in daily giveaways from their sponsors: Folica, Carol's Daughter, Jane Carter Solution, Miss Jessie's, Ouidad, Curly Hair Solutions, Oribe, Joico, Jonathan Product, KeraCare, Z-One and AG Hair Cosmetics. In addition to the daily drawings—worth hundreds of dollars— each entrant will qualify for a chance to win the grand prize—a $1,500 Holiday Wardrobe Shopping Spree from Beyond The Rack, as well as a $500 CurlMart gift card and $500 worth of curly prizes.

Sound good? I thought so!

Here's how to enter: Go to http://www.naturallycurly.com/giveaways/index/holiday-magic . Each entry also goes towards the grand prize drawing on 12/13/10. The giveaway begins 12/1/10, at 12:00 a.m. and ends on 12/12/10, at 11:59 p.m. No purchase is necessary.

As an added bonus, the site is hooking us up with a fab promo code for $10 off any purchase (available until 12/31/10).  To access the promo, click here and enter the code NATURALLYCURLY.

Umm...is anyone else in loe with this site as much as I am??!

Looking for a Unique Jewelry Piece? Check out Vella Mode (P.S.: There's a GIVEAWAY!!!)

When I first stumbled upon Vella Mode jewelry, I was incredibly impressed.  The pieces created are absolutely gorgeous and definitely are the statement piece of any outfit. 
Each piece is handmade and unique, which makes for the perfect gift for anyone on your list (even yourself!). These are all one of a kind creations, made out of recycled glass. The outcome is simply stunning.

I've got one gorgeous necklace to give away (pictured).  This particular necklace is from the Evella Collection and is16 inches long.  It is constructed with recycled coke glass, 14k gold plated floral decor and a long tear drop amber glass bead.  The chain is rhodium.

Personally, I'd wear this piece with a simple black outfit--maybe even a little black dress for holiday parties? But I have a feeling that it'd look fab with nearly anything.

To enter the giveaway, send an email to sassyalana@gmail.com with the subject line reading "VELLA MODE".  The giveaway ends 12/10 and the winner will be alerted via email.

Good luck!

Disclosure: This post contains a product sent for giveaway consideration. My priority is to you, and I honor that commitment by being honest! If you have any questions about this, please email me.

Fashion Faux Pas: The Snowman Vest

It's that time of year again...I've been seeing holiday-themed sweaters and vests everywhere I go and I've had to fight the urge to puke all over the place multiple times.  And mind you, it's only December 1st!

I feel like every year I need to announce the fact that it is not okay to wear any sort of clothing with holiday-themed doodads on it.  Because clearly people are still not listening to me.

This particular vest is just asking for it. I mean, come on!! Snowmen and Christmas trees living in harmony, skiing on a BRIGHT red vest? Never even mind the fact that the neckline is trimmed in fuzzy pile.

This is not okay to wear. Ever. even if you are over the age of 80, please avoid this at all costs.

If, for some ungodly reason you actually like this vest, be my guest and spend the $20 or so on it at Sears.  But good luck actually getting it. Because for some horrifying reason, the vest is actually sold out. Ugh.