Aesthetic Intrigue

Saturday, April 6, 2013

The Return

Wow, two months since the last post...
School has been kind of crazy, leaving very little time for, well, anything except sleep. Ha ha (okay, maybe it's not so funny. Atleast, not for me.)
But the hope is to come back to some level of posting. I really do miss it. A lot of you know what I mean.
Hope you have all been great. Looking through your blogs again has been such a joy! There are some truly creative, talented people.
You guys rock!

See you soon!

Samii

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Balmain Clearance - The Outnet

Embellished velvet tuxedo jacket by Balmain

Balmain Embellished Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

Are you checking out the Balmain clearance over at The Outnet?
I don't know about you guys, but I am a HUGE Balmain fan. If you look for construction and edge, Balmain is worth your attention. Their designs are nothing less than cool. Military flare, constructed interest, and intricate details make these pieces more than clothes, they are statements.
But be quick! There are selling out fast!

Here are SOME(because there is simply not enough room for all) of my favorites:

Distressed low-rise flared jeans by Balmain

Embellished cotton-twill shirt by Balmain

Velvet-brocade high-waisted split skirt by Balmain

Velvet-Brocade Split Skirt

Friday, February 1, 2013

Beauty Product of Note - Apple Cider Vinegar

Yes, seriously.

Browsing the web, do you ever feel like you are constantly seeing posts on blogs or Pinterest about home beauty tricks? I sure do, and usually ignore them. However, this one caught my eye for some reason. It was so simple that I decided to try it out.

1 part vinegar/3 parts water

Follow the easy instructions from the link.

Let's just say... Wow. It actually does what it says it will do. I was kind of surprised, to be honest. But I'm so glad I tried it.

If you struggle with spots now and then, this is worth trying. See how it works for you.

Personally, I am just sad I hadn't found this sooner.

*Must be able to stand the smell of vinegar.

*It may dry out your skin so don't skimp on the moisturizer.

What tricks or tips have you tried?

Monday, January 28, 2013

Monday Must-Lust List 1/28/13

This week(more than usual) I am completely in the Pacific Northwest frame of mind. As I am a PNW-erner(Washington state, to be exact...ish), the diverse area inspires and influences so much of who I am. I have decided this is going to become a consistent theme of the blog. I will probably do a post on it, as it is such a big part of my life and who I am. But, as for today, it will stand as the first (kind of)themed Monday Must-Lust List(sorry it is so dreery this week). Hope you enjoy!