Week O’Nautical: Black and Blue

Ok so this may not be my most nautical look for Week O’Nautical but it does involve some #nauticalblues!  As we creep closer to the long weekend my wear to work outfit this week took my basic blacks a little more patriotic with cobalt blue.   This has been the summer of skirts for me….

Trending Tuesday: #nauticalblues

If the world of alicia was the internet, #nauticalblues would totally be trending.  Official countdown to the long weekend is on!  As we appreciate all our labors it also means summer is coming to an end, sad face.  However, this time when the days are still warm and sunny, but just a little bit shorter,…

Mani Monday: Sneak Peek at Jamberry Fall 2016

So my Jamberry party is still going on over on Facebook if you recall from last week’s mani Monday post. The advantage of my party timing is that you get to shop the summer items that are disappearing Sept 1st, but you also get to shop the new fall arrivals starting September 1st! So here’s…

Mani Monday: Jamberry Turquoise and Gatsby plus win free Jamberry!

    It’s Birthday Week! Yippie! Now granted this is not my birthday mani, it’s the week before my birthday mani. I’ve been saving these Jamberry wraps for awhile now and what’s better than birthday month! A summer turquoise mixed mani is absolutely perfect for August! The wraps I used are Jamberry Turquoise and Gatsby….

Obsessories: mark. Continental Shift

Obsession + Accessories = Obsessories! My current obsessories are these new pieces from mark.’s continental shift collection for fall, where East meets West for some serious obsession worthy style.  Besides these jewelry items there’s also a killer obi belt, a classic camel tote and a fun bag charm, but it’s these statement pieces that has…

Go For The Gold! Olympic Inspired Makeup

Who else is finding themselves in full on Olympic binge mode!?  I’ve always been a sports person but the Olympics are special!  I find myself yelling at Michael Phelps through the tv GO GO GO even though I’ve never watched or attended a swim meet in my life!  It’s a magical, inspiring time for the…

Word On A Fall Jewelry Refresh

What’s the one thing that always fits, you could wear everyday if you wanted to and fits in your budget? Jewelry! Additionally, you can change your entire look with one piece, try a new trend and/or add a pop of color all with jewelry. With Avon’s big fall jewelry update just launching at my eBoutique…

Trending Tuesday – #fuchsia

If the world of alicia was the internet #fuchsia would totally be trending.  Currently I’ve been having a color crush on #fuchsia.  After seeing it all over the place lately I’ve been really loving the color for a summer color crush.  Not only does it pair well with you summer neutrals like white, black and…

Makeup Monday: How To Master Strobing In 3 Steps

Strobing: to use shimmery makeup to illuminate facial features where light would naturally hit AKA a really easy way to achieve contour like effects!  It’s actually really easy, easy as 1 – 2 – 3!  3 key products in 3 easy steps and you’ll be a strobing master in no time! Word On What To Use:…