Thursday, March 29, 2012

what's black&white and Red all over?

effortless romance

mermaid goddess

color blocking

color blocking


Giambattista Valli sleeveless dress
$1,949 - mytheresa.com

Shoshanna bodice dress
$340 - neimanmarcus.com

C C California ruched dress
$98 - shopbop.com

Kate spade shoes
$328 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Bow shoes
$88 - nastygal.com

Juicy Couture long strap shoulder bag
$228 - juicycouture.com

White clutch
$30 - dsw.com

Nine West stretch jewelry
$38 - macys.com

Red jewelry
$38 - macys.com

Pink jewelry
$15 - jcpenney.com

Yves Saint Laurent lip makeup
$34 - bloomingdales.com

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Collective haul : cosmetics and summer clothing

 so i went shopping about two weeks ago and i am just finding time right now at 2:14 am because i have been working non-stop at the Houston Rodeo. anyways i got some accessories and new fun colors  for the summer. :) 
  i bought these bracelets at Shasa  for about five bucks i think. i love anything turquoise in the summer. 
i also bought some new lip products and the E.L.F eyebrow kit. i got a cover girl wetslicks fruit spritzers in "tangerine splash", a cover girl wetslicks amaze mint in "freedom of peach", i love that name! very creative!! and its also very refreshing on your lips. Also another red lipstick :) by cover girl in "red revolution" I am liking the eyebrow kit so far, and it was only three dollars at Target. 
Then i went over to Macy's and found this cute summer dress by Planet gold, i like how the back of the dress has a square in the middle, its kind of like a racer back. its great to pair with a wooden heel or even boots if its not too hot. 

                                                 
 Nordstrom rack, i love that store so much!! i got this boat neck shirt by Liberty Love in pink and white stripes. and the back of the shirt is a little lower than the front, its a little transparent but not too much.
i fell in love with this fringed crochet vest, i bought it at Ross and i am so excited to wear it soon for when i go to the country bar, and for the summer






i hope ya'll enjoyed my little haul, i will soon be doing an outfit of the day! 


                                                                    xoxo, carolena lopez

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

 Rodeo Houston 2012 is in its 2nd week, its from Feb. 28Th to march 18Th and its taking place at Reliant stadium,home of the Houston Texans. Its cowboys&cowgirls,tourist,good Texas BBQ,bull riding,cow ropin' and for the little ones a petting zoo! by the end of the day your feet will be throbbing but its so much fun. i actually work with a sport&entertainment company, Aramark..i am in the banquet department. We cater a lot of the Rodeo fans, in Suites or down in the action seats, which are the best seats because they come with a buffet, ice cream, candy, refreshments, bar and it all = a great Rodeo experience and i just happen to work in the action seats  :) 
 Houston Rodeo also offers a concert every night, so far Luke Bryan,Big Time Rush, Alabama, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum,John Legend, and Eli Young has performed.

                                                 here is a list of the remaining entertainers

  • 3/6-Enrique Iglesias
  • 3/7-Blake Shelton
  • 3/8-ZZ top
  • 3/9-Reba
  • 3/10-Chris Young
  • 3/11-Duelo &Banda limon 
  • 3/12-Zach brown band
  • 3/13-Miranda Lambert
  • 3/14-The band Perry
  • 3/15-Jason Aldean
  • 3/16-Train
  • 3/17-Brad Paisley
  • 3/18-Alan Jackson



if you are in  Houston you should definitely check it out!! you wont regret it..
here is the official Houston Rodeo website Click Here

there is also a great carnival outside the stadium, with a variety of carnival rides and carnival food



Carolena Lopez

Thursday, March 1, 2012

My favorites of Oscars 2012

These are my all time favorite from the Oscars 2012 on Sunday night 2/27/12


Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood, i loved the simplicity of this dress i know that sounds like an understatement with all the sequins and what not. But it seems so effortless and chic with the Anna Wintour sleek bob. 

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad, this was at an after party for the Oscars but i like this choice better than the one she wore at the red carpet. She even looks slimmer in this dress. I love a woman who embraces her curves.

Penelope Cruz in Armani Armani  , old Hollywood glamour all the way. Very Grace Kelly. She is just glowing with confidence, if this dress was white it would be a beautiful wedding gown.

Natalie Portman in vintage Christian Dior. 

Miley Cyrus in Roberto Cavalli, this dress may be too old for her but its still beautiful on her. Mileys make-up and hair is impeccable and she still looks gorgeous! This was at an after party for the Oscars.


                                                                                           Carolena Lopez