#BagLadiesLIVE Weekend Update: Beauty Talk with AJ Crimson & Renny Vasquez + Electric Run + Swooning over JCrew

Well look who I bumped into this weekend! Professional MUA, AJ Crimson from this weekend's Crimson Academy LIVE DC at the W Hotel. Also, Professional MUA Renny Vasquez. It was a pleasure to finally meet the both of them and dish beauty particularly with AJ and see up close and personal his product collection. Renny was just as much a sweetheart as I've always been told. And you know I popped the question. Both of them, soon to hit the airwaves of BagLadiesRadio.com.  

I got the personal treatment from AJ himself as he dusted me w/ his loose powder great both for controlling oil  and creating a matte look without otherwise taking away from your color. Totally in my element and loving every minute of it.

AJ dropped great tips while beating his models face. This was my fave regarding how to apply mascara using a sponge.

AJ's makeup table alone was *swoon* worthy and I'm not even a MUA. I just dish beauty ...ALOT.

It was a wonder I even made it out to bump into both AJ and Renny. My body was aching all over from a 5k Electric Run I did Friday nite. Why you ask? I don't know either. It's what I get when I let my "good girlfriends" take the reigns and plan a "girls night out." This night out required running shoes and great stamina. This time last year I was running 3 miles consistently 2-3 days a week but I've since fallen off. 

My ensemble, Fila Sport Top / Xersion Performance Wear Bottoms / Nike Kicks

My body surely let me know that I'm not in the shape I used to be. I made it across the finish line but I didn't run the entire time. The last 1-1 1/2 was a brisk walk. It was definitely challenging in that part of the course was sand and gravel. That was tough. I had never run amongst people. I had only ever run solo. Imagine a rave but in the form of a run. DJ's, lights and music blasting the entire course and everybody looks like a gloworm since the run is after dark. The brighter the better. We were glowing from the glasses on our faces to the necklaces around our necks to bracelets and more. But the fellowship was fun. I would definitely do it again just for the sake of challenging myself to complete in it's entirety which I will absolutely do next time around. You heard it here first.

My girls and I prior to starting the race.

After. A lil' worse for wear but we made it over the finish line!

While soothing my back. My neck and my back on Saturday, I actually took advantage of long lost down time and flipped through J.Crew's latest catalog. One word,  I WANT! Two words actually but I want everythang for myself. All the crewcuts pieces for my lil' ones and the menswear styles for the man of my dreams whenever he decides to reveal himself. #TalesOfSingledom

What did you do this weekend? I'll be sure to follow up with the contents of my swag bag from my run in with AJ Crimson.

Bag Ladies Radio is the "official media partner" to this year's #Blogalicious5. For an exclusive Blogalicious 2013 ticket offer for Bag Ladies Radio followers, fans and listeners, click here and enter BLRfriend (case sensitive), for a 20% discount.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For #BagLadiesLIVE segments, showtimes and more, visit www.bagladiesradio.com. Click to follow me on IG and Twitter @ bagladies.

THE HOTTEST KIDS FASHION TRENDS THAT WE DIDN'T KNOW

FAVE Boys tops from www.appaman.com, www.louisbboutique.com and www.zara.com 

Tribal prints, ethnic prints, neon, lace, eggshell (the color), graphic tees and patterns ...These are some of the hottest trends of the season in kids fashion. Last nite was KIDS + FASHION + Children's Wardrobe Stylist, Whitney Alana which = good dish. Any time fashion is on deck, we have a good time.

Last nite's show was the perfect platform to re-introduce our Mommy Midday segment. I realize there are alot of Mommies amongst our audience so Mommy Midday lends visibility to you (and me), and the reality of "Mommyhood." Spring is here and alot of us are hard at work creating looks so our little ones can knock em dead on Easter Sunday with fab ensembles so dish about fashion was perfect timing ...Not that dish about fashion isn't always appropriate. When isn't it? Anyway, last nite's guest, Whitney Alana gave us the scoop on trends to love in kids fashion and how to get your child to wear the trends, embrace the trends and be creative with the trends. A few of my fave tips:

FAVE trends for girls from www.zara.com, www.target.com, www.jcrew.com

• When defining your child's style, take him/her shopping and pay attention to what he/she picks up  and catches his/her eye.
• To ensure your child wears items that are appropriate, you pick out the pieces and let your child mix, match and create their own look.
• Have fun with "Oxymoron Matching." Pair a dress with sneakers, lace shorts with a graphic tee or sweat pants with slip-on's.

How do you dress your child?  What are some of your favorite trends right now?

Oh and btw and completely random, my fave quote from last nite, "Kim Kardashian doesn't make pregnancy look desirable." Catchup OnDemand to find out the context in which this was quoted and more regarding kids + fashion. Visit www.bagladiesradio.com/listen, scroll down and press play.

And for more on Children's Wardrobe Stylist, Whitney Alana and available services, visit www.styleofwhitneyalana.com.
--

Catch up on the dish you missed by going to www.bagladiesradio.com/listen. Scroll down to OnDemand and press play. And for more on segments and showtimes, visit www.bagladiesradio.com.

#PassionForFashion - I Did It! I Dressed For Less!!!

Rarely do I hang my head in shame because I am an admitted #Shopaholic. I embrace it. It is what it is. I am a true believer of the benefits of #RetailTherapy if for no other reason, than it works for me. I don't squawk, fret or cry over price points. Mind you, I ain't popping tags. I moreso "ball on a budget." I buy what I like and that's the bottom line. I do exercise restraint but ultimately if I see something I like and that I must have, I don't immediately have thoughts of how or where I might be able to get it for less. I don't run from store to store trying to find a like piece at a lesser cost. Not that there's anything wrong with that ...I just don't have the patience nor the time. I love the satisfaction in being able to get what I want. And don't let it be a shoe!! I have a #ShoeFetish that is on a whole notha level. I'm soliciting sponsors for this habit but that requires a separate #TalesOfSingledom post.

Anyway ...If I see it, if I like it, if it fits, if the cost is within my "supposed" budget, I'm heading to the register with the "quickness" absolved of any feelings of guilt. Why? Because like I said, I am an "admitted" #Shopaholic ...There is a difference ;-) ...Even if only in my mind.

But I had a moment of enlightenment recently and was surprisingly forced to reconsider efforts to shop for less. A recent shopping adventure at JcPenney or per the modern reference, jcp, changed my perspective. I was one of the ones who did lose a bit of sleep over last month's debut of #PrabalForTarget "LOVE" collection. After identifying pieces that I wanted, I became a bit concerned, pissed I mean after seeing the limited in-store selection and whether I would be able to get what I wanted. Click here for the previously published post on my "score." There was a peplum top that I was unable to find in store and sold out online however upon my recent jcp visit, I found a fabulous like top at an even more fabulous price! And that's not all. I turned around after grabbing the top only to spot a like pair of patterned ankle style pants very similar to a JCrew style I was swooning over just the night before.

You be the judge. What say you? Huh? Did I do good? Both are close enough in match and style for me whereas I feel like I'm still getting what I want and I can't express the feeling of doing so at such a significantly less cost. I just may have to keep this up! My bank account will surely be doing the "Harlem Shake."

My jcp "score" on the left. Worthington Ankle Pant for $25 vs. JCrew Collection Liberty Cafe Capri' for $250. My "score" may be slightly less tapered at the ankle but if I wanna be particular, my tailor can resolve that for a nominal cost. 

My jcp "score" on the left. Worthington Peplum Shirt for $16 vs.  Prabal Gurung for Peplum Top at $29.99. The pic doesn't do my "score" justice. It just looks like spring. The colors are so bright. There is slightly less definition but the style is the same. It is really too cute and fits like a true peplum style of which I can't get enough. The style is just so flattering. I want everything peplum.

Worthington Ruched Sleeve Blazer, $35

And what's this? I was so proud of myself for having saved some $$$, what better way to treat myself than to reward myself ...With another purchase of course. I have totally fallen in love with all things floral this season. I can't get enough of floral prints. I just may have to do an #OOTD post when I rock this piece. Oh, the possibilities. Yay me!!!















--

-- Tune into #BagLadiesLIVE
-- Connect w/ us at bagladiesradio.com
-- Follow us @bagladies