Does size have to matter?

We all know, and can see that a woman's size in entertainment is always looked at and criticized. This is nothing new of course.

I read an article from entertainment tonight that struck me to write this particular blog. This pertains to Mindy Kaling's cover of Elle magazine. If you have heard of the issue or not there has been a controversy that her cover picture was shot poorly to mainly cover up that she is a size 8 and not the small twiggy size that is so adored these days.

Has you can see in the picture above Mindy's picture is in black and white and a close up. Compared to other woman recently captured there were complaints that just because she's a little bit curvier she didn't get a full length shot. I had questioned it myself and wasn't going to comment until then I saw this post from Cosmopolitan magazine on twitter.....

They stated that Robyn Lawley is a plus-size model, I'm sorry but this is not plus size she  is about a size 8 as well as Mindy and all of this triggered me having to say something especially since I use to model and this size issue is the main reason why I stopped modeling and most likely pushed me to be a designer and make whatever sizes I want to.

Anyways, after being upset over both issues I stepped back and looked at Mindy's cover shot and I started liking it ten times better than the other cover shots. She is showing real beauty, class, sophisticated and confidence. Her hair isn't all a messed up or hands running all over her body. Her picture is one that I would allow my daughter to look at and say hey she's my role model.

So what do you think? Did Elle change up her shoot because of the entertainment field having a need sell twigs or did they do this because she honestly showed a more classy look of a real woman?

Read the article from Entertainment tonight here 

http://www.etonline.com/fashion/142271_Elle_Magazine_Addresses_Mindy_Kaling_Cover_Controversy/index.html

Krista

Fashion stylists/blogger

https://www.facebook.com/stylistKristaReese

Sweetheart vox box 2013 is here.

Here we are again with Influenster. A great product program that has various businesses that place products in these monthly themed boxes to hand out for free for people to test out and give their honest reviews. You can give various reviews on the website, ask and answer questions and of course when you get a box review that as well. This is my 3rd box and I've been very happy with them each time. So... drum roll here is the items in the 1st of the year 2013 sweetheart vox box.

These are the items that I got in this months sweetheart vox box, it comes with a product information card with a description and price of each item.

Olay Fresh effects (va-va-vivid) powered contour cleansing system-$12.99

Olay fresh effects (shine, shine go away!) shine minimizing cleanser-$6.99

Secret clinical strength stress response $7.99-9.99

Skinny girl daily on the go bars- 9.99 5 per box

Not your mother's beach babe texturizing sea salt spray $6 for full size

As the days go by I plan to test each object and let you know what I feel about each of them and which is my top favorite. If you have gotten a sweetheart box share your favorites and your not so favorite.

--- Influenster is a free program you can sign up for to qualify to get free products to test and in return review-

Http://www.influenster.com

Krista Marie

Rue21 nail polish look

Do you Rue?? I do!!!
That's the catchy phrase you will hear at Rue21 clothing store that sells girl and guy clothes and accessories galore!! My kind of place : ) The other day my boyfriend, son and I took a small shopping trip and I didn't find anything clothing wise that popped out but I did get some cute sun glasses and a deal on nail polish that was 2 for $5 (originally $3.99) I had never tried their nail polish before and who would think anything of it? Well many would who stick to OPI or Sally Henson. They had some cute colors so I got pulled into going with the deal, I needed some new colors anyway. I got a light blue, it makes me think of Easter and a black crackle.
Now, my nails never do well with nail polish no matter the brand they always take forever to dry even using the fast drying spray, they still get smudged. Well after tonight of applying Rue21 polish I'm hooked... Why you say? My nails were dry in no time, the color went on smooth and only needed two coats of color. Then the crackle went on easily. One coat was all it took, just one swipe then added my top coat. I want to go back and buy every color I loved. So moral of my story ; ) Rue21 nail polish I would recommend, you don't need to cake on the layers, it dries super fast and name brand sometimes isn't always better. Let me know what you think and share some of your best nail art.

Krista
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Ipad or Kindle Fire??

Okay so this is the question that can change everything.... okay maybe not really but I'm trying to out weight what is better. At first I knew I was going to get an ipad... and then when I saw the price I was not so excited for that, then people started talking about the kindle fire and then I started rethinking a little bit.

Well off the top of my head I can say that Ipads will come with a lot more free apps that you actually like and usable. I have an Iphone so I know the benefits of that. I have a lot of apps on my phone for business and it can be a pain using this small phone and with an Ipad I'm sure i could get  alot more done easier and faster. But I would have to put out another $30 a month for unlimited data... That sounds sorry for saying it but STUPID... if you already have an Iphone why can I not just add on to my already unlimited plan... I'm not too thrilled about that idea. And the fact that the cheapest one at $500 does not have 3g so you have to go with the more expensive ones.

The kindle fire, I like ready books and carrying the books could be a pain so having them digital in one space is really great. High lighted screen if I'm in a dark room and if you are like me I hate when paper backs get bent corners or hardbacks that take up too much space. And now look at the price $199 that is more my style. The Kindle Fire is beyond lighter that the Ipad and it is slightly smaller, but huge isn't always great so the size does not bother me. The kindle fire is also in color but remember the kindle is not. I prefer seeing things in color personally but I will say the book prices are sometimes outrageous. There have been some books that were more than the hardback cover of the book... I personally would rather save the dollars and go to a book store and buy the book so they should really rethink that idea and some of the apps are pricier and the free stuff.... not really worth being free.

Depending on your personal preference though if you want something large go for the Ipad, if you do not want to spend extra money for internet go with the Kindle Fire, if you are a huge Amazon fan and shop with them alot  go with the Kindle Fire you can easily download items straight form their site. If you download a lot of movies, music etc go with an Ipad they have various GB as the Kindle Fire only has 8GB.

I personally am still on the fence with both of them. If I go with my gut instinct and not put out that much money I will definitely get a Kindle Fire. But memory space is important to me so that makes me lean to an Ipad. A lot more research to be done and we will see what happens.

Information received from:
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/271070/20111221/kindle-fire-pros-cons-amazon-tablet-computer.htm
http://www.geekosystem.com/ipad-pros-and-cons-specs-features/

Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife

Kiss Nail Dress a MUST buy

I received some awesome product from a great company called Influesnter and Kiss. Influesnter has monthly VoxBoxes where people can receive free products to test and then review to our lovely followers, tweeters and likers : ) I was one of those lucky people and I want to talk about one of my favorite items that were in my February Love Voxbox.
I received these Nail Dress products from the company Kiss. They are fashion tips that replace nail polish and the time of waiting for them to dry. You can use these on your nails or on your toes with up to 18 different styles and some with 3d art and bling. I have used them on my actual nail and on acrylics and they have worked to my success. They last for up to 10 days, no top coat is needed on your part, Kiss Nail Dress they already applied that for you. Just clean your nails, make sure they are dry, find the size of nail for your fingers or toes : ) file down and go. The entire pack comes with 28 nail strips so you have plenty to have fun with either on your nail or over nail polish. It's a beautiful thing : ) You can find Kiss Nail Dress in major drugstores and mass retailers like Walgreen, Wal-Mart and CVS.

These were the leopard print Kiss Nail Dress nails that I received. Very cute and fashionable and entirely me.

You can see the slips of the nail strips that come in each pack.  Enough to do your nails and your toes. They also come with a nail file to file down the remains of the Nail Dress strips. Then it has a booklet inside that shoes on the many designs, how to apply and how you can mix and match with designs and nail polish on the back of the booklet. Very fun and easy anyone can do it.

End result : ) only took me 5 min or less; size, stick and file are the three steps you will need.

To try and qualify for a monthly VoxBox go to http://www.influenster.com

Happy reviewing.
Krista

Justfab.com meet Ebrel, Tomoko and Shayla

I have once again had a lovely time shopping at justfab.com I got shoes Ebrel, Tomoko and Shayla. They are all beautiful and $39.95 with free shipping. Check them out in the video in real time to really see the shine and beauty of them.


Become a member as well http://www.justfab.com/invite/krista217/




Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife
http://www.justfab.com

Love VoxBox from Influenster REVIEW REVIEW

I hope you either watched or read my opening of my February Love VoxBox from Influenster. Well there were really no skin care items that when I get those I normally take a day or two to try out. I could pretty much use all the items I got in the Love VoxBox the very next morning and which I did : ) and I am very pleased with the items. I will honestly review each product in my pinon but just know I am no professional and you please try products for yourself and by all means comment and let me know what you think if you agree or disagree.

The Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion chocolates where delicious. Now I will say this once and one time only....I am not a huge fan of chocolate... But as I said before I have eaten Ghirardelli and love love love them. The taste is very silky, smooth and melts right in your mouth no need to chew. This new milk chocolate that they have has 32% cacao milk chocolate and it's all natural. The serving size is 3 pieces and it's onlly 200 calories for that...Yeah had to squeeze that in for those who care : ) But when I eat this I notice I never chew it I just let it melt in my mouth. May sound odd but I get the entire taste of the chocolate that way and I highly recommend this to big time chocolate lovers.

The Gillette Venus & Olay razor for one I was excited to try because I have always liked Venus products and each one they came out with I'm sure I was there to buy and try it... I should probably see how many I have lol anywho I was happy to try it only worry I had was the 5 blade... Maybe it's just me but the 5 blades just made me picture cuts, bleeding and not very silky sexy legs...I tried it, no shave cream needed the Olay moisture bars do wonders. Just save in the shower with the water hitter your legs and you can see and feel Olay going to work. Back to my 5 blade fear, I did not cut myself at all. Not one little scratch the only thing I got was smooth legs after drying off you can just feel the Olay moisture with the smooth from the Venus razor. I can say I have never felt my legs so smooth like this before and 12 hours later..My legs ARE NOT irritating, STILL smooth feels like I just got done shaving. I'M SOLD!!  That's an exciting shout lol I will be getting a refill blade. Another thing. I have eczema-excessive dry skin, so for those of you who do try this and see how this works for you. I love it. Also the head of the razor the entire thing and  the moisture strips are flexible to move with your curves : )

I am a workout, fitness person, i've always done sports and I'm trying this new calorie counting and watching my caffeine intake and this is where Stash herbal tea sampler comes into play. There are 9 teas in this sampler all caffeine free and .. 2 calories : ) I had a hard workout this morning so I figured I would try a tea after my workout. I pulled out the chamomile tea. I chose this one because my mom had said that it does calm your body after drinking so I figured what better time to try this one after I have a hard workout. I got a coffee mug, cold water-1cup- I personally place the tea bag in the water and put it in the microwave under the beverage setting which is normally about 1:30 after the timer goes off I let it sit and I bob the tea bag up and down. This makes a little bit more stronger but if you do not want it strong you can take the bag out whenever you like. Then I started sipping and the taste was not a bad taste at all. I prefer to drink tea straight. I do no add sugar or sweetener I feel it takes away from the natural point of the tea. The taste was refreshing and I did start to just sink down in my couch after letting it simmer. I definitely like the chamomile and I tried the lemon and ginger last night and the lemon will help with your throat if it's scratchy and it's a eye opener. It's wakens up your body.  I will be looking into buying a full box of these teas I am really enjoying them so far.

As I said from the tea I do not like to use sweeteners in my tea but most people used the Truvia with their Stash tea. I however did not. I used it in my coffee to see if I could sub. my sugar for the Truvia. Truvia is a 0 calorie sweetener or sugar substitute. You can use Truvia just about on any food or drink that you find yourself using sugar in or items you like to sweeten, teas, coffee, fruits etc. I use done packet in my coffee and I had the feeling it would have that "sweetener" after taste and it did but it was not as strong or as nasty as other competition sweeteners have that I know I do not prefer. I can see myself getting more use to this if I decide to start using Truvia. The after taste is there but not as bad and does not last as long. It would take some time getting use to using maybe 2 spoonfuls of sugar in my coffee down to one packet of Truvia but I think I may try for a week and see what happens. I'm not 100% for it but I will give it an honest try.

I love getting my nails done so I was super excited about the Nail Dress by Kiss. These are finger nail stickers to say the least. They are nail color that you stick straight on top of your nails. Make sure all polish is off of your nails and that your hands/nails are dry. There are enough nail dress stickers to do your nails twice and you can even put these on your toes. They com in many different designs, colors and even with rhinestones and you can mix and match the designs. Now back to the how to. You find you nail size then just stick. I personally like to cut down the excess then take the nail file that it comes with then file that down to the shape of my nail. I have used these about 2 months ago I had the black zebra print with the rhinestones I placed these right on my nails. The box says that they last for 10 days... I say they last longer, depending on what you do with your hands mine were on for weeks. I got the cheetah nail dress this time and I already had acrylic nails on so I decided to see if they work just as well on acrylics and so far so good. I would advise you find your fingernail size then get the next biggest. This just covers the nail completely without leaving the sides bare after you try and smooth it out. I have these filed down to the acrylic nail and they are sticking very well. I've washed my hands, taken a shower, I work with my hands in retail and have alway gotten asked who did my nails : ) At first it's fun to see peoples faces when I said I did them.. Then I told them they were the Kiss Nail dress stickers lol I love them and I've bought them before and will most likely buy them again.

So there was my review of each product from the February Love VoxBox. I will be doing a video as well because this is a big hit and I want both my bloggers and youtube followers to see these reviews. The youtube video will be up later tonight. Please check out and tell me what you think of these products and if you got this Love VoxBox what was your favorite?

Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife
http://www.influenster.com
http://pinterest.com/kreese3388/

Influenster Love VoxBox is now in : )

This is what I have been waiting for. My items from Influenster are in. I did a small blog on Influenster before but I will go into more detail here and show you what I recieved. Influenster is a website, well company really that works with other companies and they offer these monthly themed boxes, they call voxboxes, filled with sample and full size items. You got to http://www.influenster.com and you make a profile. Here you unlock badges that will get you closer to getting the next monthly voxbox. The badges are unlocked by questions that surround around your lifestyle. Each month they pick so many people to qualify for a box and you have a time limit to okay that you will take the invite and they give out final notices to who will be getting one. So you have to stay up on the site and check out emails. After you get your boxes you review, post, record, talk, tag, pin... It's all in the name. You influence people to try the products you got and even influence them to sign up with Influenster. It's fun and it's great to see what other people thing of the same products. So... Lets get to the fun part shall we
: )
Here is my box and how it came all packaged up.

In each box you will get this Influenster card. It has all of the products in them and their approximate pricing. It gives a little background on the product as well. Very handy : )

These are Kiss Nail Dress nail art that is like stickers for your fingers; and even your toes. When I say stickers they really are stickers. I have used these a couple months ago and you just find your nail size of the many they have in the packet press firmly on your nails and file down what is hanging over and you are done. I had mine on for weeks. I did the dishes, showers, I work with my hands and everyone always said, " Who does your nails??" I told them they were just the fashion stickers and they always had to have a closer look and couldnt believe it. They come in various colors, some with 3d rhinestones it's amazing. I have issues keeping polish on my nails so these are PERFECT!! They last longer than actual polish. Price is $6.99

I know many have seen the Truvia commercials. This is the natural sweetener or sugar substitute. What makes it a great sub is that it has no calories. So for my fellow calorie counters this might be a good sub for you. This specific sample size has 8 packets in them with a 75 cent off coupon. The price for a 40ct is $3.99. I did just use a packet in my coffee. You can add to coffee, any fruit or pretty much anything you see yourself adding sugar to. I was not a fan of the slight after taste I have noticed just about every sweetener has but it was not as bad as the other brands I have tried so I may just try it out for a week and see if I become a real Truvia fan.

This just might be every girls favorite of the items : ) Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar is $2.99. I am very familiar with there chocolate, I am a huge fan of the caramel filled. This one taste very smooth and milky... hence the name. It's soft and fluffy lol It's really the best way I can describe it, it goes down smooth and just melts on your tongue if you just leave it there. Full size breakable bars with a lovely coupon I will be using.

I never thought I would be so excited about a razor but with this one I am. This is the Gillette Venus & Olay razor. These two amazing brands are teaming up and have made a 5 blade razor with Olay moisture bars. This will help lock in moisture and keep skin feeling very soft. This will be so great for me because I have eczema which is just excessive dry skin and I am always trying to keep as much moisture in as possible. I definitely use Venus products and I love Olay so I am excited to use this one and see how well it works. The head of the razor is so flexible it will easily curve with your body. Check out my video to see how I show that it bends. http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife Seeing it will be a lot more convincing : ) You can get this new product between $8.99-$10.99

Another kick for my calorie, health, fit friends : ) This is Stash Tea Herbal tea sampler. These are all natural and my favorite part, caffeine free teas made from 100% natural ingredients. The sampler comes with 9 different flavors of 2 packets each of tea. I tried the Lemon Ginger and loved it. It was nice and warm, went down smooth and it really awakend me actually. I am a lemon juice, lemon eater and so I was sold on that one. I am sure I will like the Acai Berry and I've heard that the Chamomile works wonders my mom said she loves it. These teas you can get for $3.50

So here we are. All of the items I got from Influenster that I am very happy to try and I hope I can talk to many of you who have gotten a Love VoxBox and those who have gone out to try these great items if not all of them I hope you at least try one. Again to be in Influenster and try great products go to http://www.influenster.com make a profile and start earning your badges.


Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife
http://www.influenster.com

P.S. find them on Pinterest as well http://pinterest.com/kreese3388/

For the parents- Thrift shopping for kids

I normally show my fashion and beauty shops but this one is for the parents to really see what they can find at a thrift store for their kids. I have a 3 1/2 year old son and since his birth I have noticed how the bigger he becomes the more expensive his clothing is. If you agree with me I am never happy about paying over $20 for a pair of children's pants that he will grow out of in sometimes a month. I pay $20 for my own jeans but I'm not growing anymore so I can keep those same jeans for years.. I thrift shop more for my son than I do for myself simply because he grows so fast and I'd be throwing away money. So parents your kids do not have to have all those expensive clothes well you can find them easily at a thrift for sometimes just $1.95 : ) I got some of these clothes for my son my last visit to my local Goodwill. Each item is $1.95 and jeans are $2.95.

 This very nice button up shirt I found at the goodwill in 4th from the Gap. Not one stain and it was like it was never worn, no fading or anything very great condition.

 These two shirts came from Children's Place that I found at the Goodwill. both in 4t and in great condition. Just like being it brand new. I like Children's Place but their prices are becoming outrageous.

This is a yellow and baby blue striped button up shirt from Kennith Cole Reaction in 4t. I was on a role with finding like new shirts for my son at the Goodwill. Very pleased with the items and again I saved a lot of money from if I were to buy these brand new. The first shirt I would have been over $20.. So in tough times it's okay to shop thrift for your children especially when they are younger they grow so fast why pay for for high prices when they will probably ware them for a month.


Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife

Goodwill fun thrift shopping

Shopping at the Goodwill is fun when you find some great things at a fantastic price. I usually do not go very often but my son and I were chilling out today and we went to a couple places this afternoon. I did not go crazy but just wanted to share some things that I did find that I was happy that I got.
I decided to go through the tower of cd's. Usually it's oldies, or music I've never heard of or interested in getting to know.

So I got this Avril Lavigne cd, in pretty good condition I was surprised because even my own cds dont look this great lol. But I've always been an Avril fan. I have her first cd and I havent bought a cd in some time.... thanks ipod and iphone but I'm happy with this one.

Taking it back to the old days lol okay the 90's Space Jam was a great movie when I was younger and one of my favorite soundtracks. Michael Jordan plays basketball with Looney Tunes. Good shap I didnt see one scratch and not to mention this is the soundtrack where R. Kelly's I believe I can fly was a huge hit and I can say still is : )

Katy Perry's cd was even at the Goodwill. I already have it but I bought it for my mom. She's a fan like me and when we are in my car I always play it so now she can listen in her car and add it to her ipod. I never expect to find newer cd's at Goodwill so I had to get this and I will probably start looking a little more in the cd section and again it's in very good condition.

Simple and white : ) Well I need more white shirts for my job and since I was there I just went and looked for one. This is a simple Liz Claiborne polo. It's clean and bright... Just simple work shirt for me.

Now this is probably the best find of the day. Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. This was glass cased two disk set it was $4.95 but weekly they have colors that are half price. This had a green sticker on it and this is green week so I pretty much got this for $2 : ) very happy camper here : )

I am very happy with what I found at the Goodwill today, I usually never find anything I'm very excited about so I may start going through the cds a little closer. I do not go through the clothes as much because they just have so many and I don't like being at one place for hours at a time so maybe one day I'll find something : )

Happy Thrift shopping

Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife

JustFab.com haul/review

So I finally got my items from justfab.com owned by Kimora Lee-Simmons the mother of fashion : ) Love her to death but lets talk about what I got and how I felt. Now JustFab.com is a monthly subscription pretty much to get a personal stylist to send you an online boutique of shoes, purses and jewelry. All items are $39.95 and free shipping with easy returns. Sounds amazing right. Well they say there is no monthly membership but.... there really is. From there website explaining their "credits" 
"....then you will be charged the JustFab membership fee of $39.95." Now I talked to customer service and they said to me there is no membership fee and I showed them this that is right on there website and they changed the subject... funny but if you do not skip the month or buy at least one item the the 5th of that month they will charge your account the $39.95 and credit it so that you pretty much have to buy something they will not return the money to you... I was not so happy about that because I kept forgetting to skip it was fun until I kept forgetting.. so keep that in mind if you want to sign up for JustFab.

Now you know about it lets get to the haul and review.

Lovely personal boxes great packaging. Shipping was very fast and got to me in a week. It shipped the same day that I ordered so that was very nice of them.

Fantastic : ) even more personal packaging. The draw string bag can definately be used for everyday use or going to the gym for your town and/or water bottle. Loves it.... Now the reveals. So far so good.

Very nicely wrapped the necklace in paper thank you very much. I could also use this box to hold some of my own accessories or makeup. It's a sleek touch. The jewelry.... I'm not too happy about. Love the colors purple and pink I tried something different I do not normally like gold so I tried to see it and I just dont see these colors and gold going together well with me. I tried it and well... I tried it. The quality of the items I was very disappointed with. The feel of the items just do not feel worth $39.95. It's pretty but it just feels like plastic to me I accepted a little bit better quality and the earrings are just so plain jane. I have bought shoes from them before and have always been happy but I do not think I will be going the jewelry way again.

Who got an animal print purse?? Well I did of course and it's purple lol Love the color and love love love the print... Did I say I loved the print and color? Well it's a small bag I would use as a clutch when I go out, I don't have to carry a lot. It does have a strap but I think small purses look funny with a long shoulder strap so I'll probably never use it. But off the bat.... again not happy with the quality. When I first opened it the zipper on the back was already messed up. The zipper foot what have you was in the middle but to the left and right of the zipper was open.... yeah that's not how a zipper works. I sew and design clothes so I know that zipper will not last long.. The inside pocket zipper.... a notch of the zipper is already bent... so again zipper wont last long. That knocked me down just a tad. Will I get another purse from them, maybe not sure yet, is this one worth $39.95 I'm really on the fence with this one. Although the inside is cute too : )

So time for the big bang!! The one item I was personally shopping for to begin with and the only item I expected to leave with.

JUST FABULOUS neon pink platform 6 1/2" high heels!! The love of my life!! yes I love them. Best item always pleased with their shoes!! Need I say more I mean just look at them! The bottoms I will be getting some slick proof pads to prevent from falling they are very slick even on carpet and we do not need that disaster. So they are so worth $39.95. If anything go to Justfab.com and check out their shoes I usually always love them. Although every month I seem to tell them to give me a new selection because they never understand that I do not like peep toes... I mean with a passion... It's like they do not get it. I dont like peep toes but next month watch all my shoes will be peep toes... lol but check them out let me know what you think and if you have shopped there what did you get??

Krista
http://www.youtube.com/model4yourlife
http://www.justfab.com

P.S. to join justfab you can go to this link here http://www.justfab.com/invite/578422/