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☀The Void☀

Nancy Valentino — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:01 +0000

This is a little silent short I did as an ode to the Thomas Edison shorts that I’m so fond of…

It’s something different than what I normally upload but I’m a girl who is obsessed with silent films–this was so much fun and I plan to do more in the future!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbPOSaQ46zs

Nancy Valentino’s Café Mocha

Nancy Valentino — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:33:02 +0000

I’ve come up with a Café Mocha that is 100% better than the Starbucks version! Don’t get me wrong–I love Starbucks but I don’t love their fancy prices. A girl has got to save her money for things like clothes, shoes and makeup.

One of the best investments I’ve ever made was getting an espresso maker. You could try making lattes & cappuccinos sans the espresso maker but in my opinion, it tastes more authentic using the machine.

My espresso maker was only $65–think about this…if you are an avid drinker of Starbucks espresso beverages, think about how many visits you make there a year–it adds up. This machine pays for itself after 15 lattes.

Here is my version of the Café Mocha:

Until recently, I didn’t realize that the term “mocha” stood for a method in which to prepare a cappuccino or latte. It’s merely adding chocolate to the drink. I didn’t know but many coffee houses prepare it either way. I made mine cappuccino style because I love the bold flavor of espresso. I feel that it pairs nicely with the chocolate.

To Begin, I used equal parts cocoa powder & hot water to make a rue.

Add a sweetener if desired. Pour the sauce in your mug.

Next, I brewed my espresso. I used Carte Nior coffee. It’s a bold French coffee that I absolutely adore.

Pour the espresso and all it’s beautiful foamy goodness into the chocolate sauce.
Steam your milk & be sure to froth approximately half of it.
It will double in size…
Pour the milk into the mug then top with foam
Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to garnish
…and some whipped cream!

Fin.

Favorite Drugstore Lip Products

Nancy Valentino — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:23:47 +0000

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Blog Post to my insane Bonne Bell Collection:
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Items Mentioned:

Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Sugar Crystals
Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Cappuccino
Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Pink Candy Cane
Lip Smackers in Vanilla Frosting
Lip Smackers Ice Creamies in Cookie Dough
Lip Smackers Ice Creamies in Cake Batter
Lip Smackers Roll On in Cookie Dough
Lip Smackers Roll On in Pink Vanilla Frosting
Lip Smackers Lip Frosting in Whipped Cream
Lip Smackers Lip Frosting in Pink Vanilla Mint
Bonne Bell Lip Lites Lip Tint in Cappuccino
Bonne Bell Lip Lites Lip Tint in Sweet Sugar
Bonne Bell Lip Shake in Whipped Vanilla Cream
Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude
NYC Lipstick in Chiffon
NYC Lipstick in Retro Red

***Any products mentioned in this post were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

Things I’m Currently Loving

Nancy Valentino — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:07:07 +0000

Low Maintenance Hair-

While I love curly & wavy hair, keeping my hair in its natural state (straight) is so much healthier. Lately I’ve been rocking ponytails, side buns-pretty much anything low maintenance chic.

Golden Smokey Eyes-

Perfect for the summer. I may do a video on this look.

Loose Racerback Tees-

I love to wear them with either skinny jeans or shorts. Either way, they are versatile, comfortable and so cute.

Senseo Pods-

A very dear friend of mine who lives in France was very sweet enough to send me some Senseo Pods. Senseo is not as popular as it used to be here in the States. When I do find Senseo at my store, it’s usually just the boring Medium Roast regular coffee. Over in France, my friend has access to MANY different varieties of the coffee. My favorites have to be the Café Choco, Cappuccino & Vienna…so, so GOOD!

Oversized Post Earrings-

Sometimes dangle earrings make an outfit look a little fancier than I’d like it to be. Oversized Post earrings can make an outfit look “put together” without making it fancy.

Night Cream-

I never really saw the importance of this until recently. It’s just as important to mosturiszer at night as it is during the day.

L’Occitane Products-

I have received lots of wonderful products from my dear friend. She has opened me up to the wonderful experience this is, L’Occitane. I will be doing a separate post on all the wonderful items in the near future.

Hummus-

I just adore Hummus-any flavor…it’s just amazing with garlic pitas.

My Incredible Bonne Bell Collection!!

Nancy Valentino — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:03:32 +0000

My Bonne Bell Lip Collection

Now this is pretty hilarious to look at but this is my Bonne Bell collection!!! As I like to say, I have rekindled my love affair with Bonne Bell. I have acquired most of it within the last 6-7 months. I am a huge fan of the Bonne Bell Lip Lites & Lip Shakes. But I do have other items such as the Lip Frosting, Lip Balms, Lip Smackers, and so on… I really love flavored lip glosses, especially ones that are priced on the cheaper side

Believe it or not, some of these lip glosses can look as good as a higher end glosses. I do adore my MAC lipglasses however, they are a little pricey and Bonne Bell is a cheaper alternative. In order to achieve a high end look, you usually have to apply a few coats. I usually like to reapply every hour or so. I know a lot of gals don’t want to be bothered with reapplying gloss so frequently but I really don’t mind. The delicious flavors make up for the fact that you have to reapply every so often.

The Lip Shakes tend to be more on the creamer side, I prefer to wear these in the winter. Most of my Bonne Bell glosses are pretty sheer and I prefer that because 99.9% of the time, I have some sort of smoky eye going on.

If you are a person that loves scented glosses & if you do not mind reapplying, then I totally recommend that you try out the Bonne Bell lip products!