Meeting Sonia Castaneda From YouTube!

Sonia is to blame for my YouTube obsession. Well, actually my best friend Katie is. She introduced me to Sonia's videos about three years ago, and she has been our favorite beauty "guru" on YouTube ever since.

Imagine my excitement when she hosted a meet and greet on Sunday at Ulta. My friend Kelleigh and I went together because I was too nervous to go by myself. I wish Katie could have come with us, because she loves Sonia just as much as I do. She was there in spirit. We stood in line for what seemed like forever, and finally I got the chance to give Sonia a hug and say hello. I felt so awkward and shy, and didn't know what else to say!

Ok, so she's seriously stunning. Stunning in person! She was wearing a beautiful necklace by another guru I love, Alex from HRH Collection. I think I need this necklace now.

Kelleigh and I stood on the side, where Sonia's friends and family were. I'm surprised they didn't ask us to move! She did a Q & A session, where I couldn't stop staring at her killer booties from F21.

The best part is when I won an ULTA gift bag filled with goodies like lotion, eyelashes, and perfume. The winners took a photo at the end of the meet and greet.

I was happy to know that she is extremely sweet and humble in person, just as she is in her videos. I think sometimes when you meet someone you admire, there is always that risk that you'll be disappointed. This definitely was not the case, and I will continue to watch and support her videos even more now. She is a total sweetheart.

♥ Noelle

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Outfit: The Descendants

Last night, the fiance and I had a date with the beautiful Hawaiian islands and Mr. George Clooney. Both were equally breathtaking on the big screen :) If you haven't seen The Descendants, we recommend it. It's a wonderful movie that evokes sadness, but is done with humor as well. I enjoyed it.

This is what I wore: Tights for the first time this season!

Finally a good picture of my makeup! I wore NARS Rajasthan eyeshadow duo, concentrating the darker peacock blue shade to smoke out the corners of my eyes, as well as lots of mascara. The lips were light and natural, using MAC's Shy Girl and topped off with my new favorite Revlon gloss in Eggnog (a creamy nude). Nails are Chanel's Black Pearl.

Blouse - Bellatrix via Nordstrom, Skirt and textured tights - Express, Pumps - Nine West, Jewelry - Lisa Taubes and engagement ring. I also carried my Chanel.

Happy Saturday!

♥ Noelle

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Ask Me Anything!

Happy December friends! I can't believe the year is winding down. I'm both excited for the new year, and apprehensive too. Hopefully this month is a good one for everyone.

So I decided to start a Formspring page last night. I guess I can only blame a bit of boredom for this, but I thought it might be fun to get asked questions from any of you who want to know more about me. Go to my page here. Fashion, beauty, relationships, pop culture, my background...ask me whatever you want! You can also ask me questions in the comment section below too ;) Of course, don't feel obligated to. I just thought it might be fun.

If you have a formspring, leave me a link below!

♥ Noelle

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Recent Acquisitions

Nordstrom brand houndstooth scarf

 screams Winter and I've always wanted a scarf in a houndstooth print

Hue leggings from Nordstrom

Super thick, comfy, and warm. They are quite long on me, but if they are folded under, scrunched, or covered by boots, they work just fine.

Loft

The site is down so I apologize that I can't link this pretty sweater scattered with sequins. I got it in the petite sizing, 50% off

Loft

Again, no link but I tried it on in-store and this leopard print is really pretty and more sophisticated than some I've seen. I will most likely wear it to a Christmas party my fiance's work is hosting next weekend.

Now for the sad face: I ordered this pretty clutch from Lodis last week, in the burgundy color. Well I got a call today informing me that the burgundy is sold out and discontinued. I will be refunded, but am still bummed. The color would have been perfect for the season! I am still tempted by the black, but am on the fence. 

I was actually surprised at how uninspired I was this past Black Friday/Cyber Monday to shop. I did hit the mall once, but everything was picked over by the time I got there.

Did you girls brave the sales? What did you get?

♥ Noelle

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