Everyday Bombshell - New Year's Eve Edition

Happy New Year, Bombshells!  I hope you had a fun, safe New Year's Eve and celebrated in whatever way you enjoy.  Every year, Most Ridic and I celebrate with our close friends, Zach and Jackie.  Some years we go over to their house in jeans and tee shirts, cook dinner and hang out with their kids.  Other years, we'll dress up and go out for dinner and revelry.  This was a "dress up" year.

The jewelry I wore is a little different than what I normally would choose.  I was rummaging through the sale rack of jewelry at Macy's on the morning of New Year's Eve, wanting something new to wear but not wanting to splash out a ton of money on anything.  I came across the necklace first and immediately passed it over.  But...the $9 price tag had me giving me it a second glance.  I liked the 20's Deco feeling of the piece and decided to go for it.  I found the Deco-inspired bracelet on another rack for only $7.  Sold!  And a good lesson to open my eyes and choose something different once in a while!

The Outfit:
Cold Shoulder dress- Kiyonna (last season, no longer available)
Jewelry - Macy's
Red patent leather heels - BCBG

Bombshell Beauty & Most Ridic wish you a fabulous 2013!

My New Faves

The skinny jeans are suddenly a new favorite of mine, as evidenced by the fact that I'm wearing them again today. Another new favorite? The Ashley Twist Top from Kiyonna*. Here they are, heading off to work with me:



I chose this pretty purple top because of the plunging neckline; I wanted to add a few date-night options to my closet. But obviously plunging cleavage is not going to fly at the office. So I put a lace-trimmed tank underneath. I think that touch, as well as the jeans and gladiator sandals, make it perfectly casual.





I dove into my custom Stila palette of eyeshadows, opting for a creamy base (Chinois) with a bronze shade in the crease (Golightly) and a touch of seafoam blue at the corner of my eye (Mystic). I smudged Stila Clear Color SPF 8 in Plum on my lips - it's the perfect touch of low maintenance color.

The clothes:
Purple twist top* - gift from Kiyonna
Lace trim cami- Gap Outlet
Skinny jeans - Z. Cavaricci via Torrid
Gladiator sandals - Payless
Pearl earrings - York Jewelry
Rose pendant - was Mom's
Two-tone bangle bracelet - Lia Sophia

$100 Give-Away to Kiyonna

One of my favorite plus size brands, Kiyonna, contacted me a couple weeks ago to see if I'd like to host a give-away to all my favorite Bombshells. A complete no-brainer of course! Because I've long been an admirer of Kiyonna's body-concious, sultry/feminine clothes.

I've included the 3/4 Sleeve Scalloped Boudoir Lace Dress in several posts. And I think the Tie Front Bellini is incredibly versatile, either dressed up for the office or a night out; or thrown on over yoga clothes post-workout.

I mentioned a few days ago on my Facebook fan page that I thought the Abby Twist Front Top* would make a great date-night separate. Kiyonna was nice enough to send it to me, and you know what? I was so right! It's slinky and sexy with just enough opportunity to show off some cleavage.



To enter this give-away** for a chance to win a $100 promo code to Kiyonna's web site, follow these 3 quick steps:

1. Head over to Kiyonna's Facebook page and Like them.

2. Leave a comment on Kiyonna's Wall saying, "Bombshell Beauty sent me to Kiyonna!"

3. Come on back here and leave a comment letting me know you entered.

Here are just a few of the pieces available on Kiyonna's site right now...what would you pick out with $100?

Kiyonna Wish List by bombshellbeautyblog on Polyvore.com

Plus Size Cocktail Dresses - Legacy Wrap Dress by Kiyonna Clothing
$118 - kiyonna.com
More dresses »

Plus Size Ladies Clothes - Christy Cardigan by Kiyonna Clothing
$62 - kiyonna.com
More cardigans »

Kiyonna Clothing: Catherine Colorblock Top
$58 - kiyonna.com

Plus Size Pants - Heritage Gabardine Trousers - Kiyonna Clothing
$88 - kiyonna.com

***One entry per person, between August 1-9. The winner will be randomly selected from those who have completed all 3 steps and will be announced here on the blog page on August 10th. The winner will have until August 13th to respond with her email address to claim the prize. An alternate winner will be chosen if no response is received by August 13th.