Our Feliz Navidad Mexican Dance and Beauty Buzz Review

Feliz Navidad Y Prospero Ano from DC ON HEELS! 

Vanessa & Markette xoxoxo

BEAUTY BUZZ REVIEW
OK hope you had a good laugh. And now on to more serious matters... Want a pout like this without the pain of botox or breaking the bank?

(I'm sure you can guess which celeb this pout belongs to.)

Let's see if this product is all it's cracked up to be (no pun intended) with my "Beauty Buzz" Review.

Sally Hansen Thin Lip Collagen Boost. 

Most of America minus Angelina Jolie aren't born with an overly plump pout, therefore we are forced to test, buy and decide for ourselves which products really do what they say they will. This weeks test product is Sally Hansen's Thin Lip Collagen Boost. This 44 oz tube claims to deliver the following: Noticeably fuller lips. Volumizing formula increases lip fullness. Instantly lips appear smoother and younger-looking. With collagen, soybean oil & vitamins. 

You Have: Thin lips. 

You Want: Defined, plumper, smoother lips. 

How it works: Collagen increased lip volume, contour and definition. Soybean oil and vitamins reveal healthy-looking lips. With continued use, lips look sensational. The look of fine lines and wrinkles is dramatically reduced. You'll Get: Fuller, more youthful lips without surgery. Dermatologist tested. Irritants free. Made in U.S.A.

Vanessa tests it out for you. 

Vanessa's Two Cents: The soybean oil is certainly soothing and leaves your lips feeling very moisturized.  I also liked that  it had no strange minty or tingly sensation that other lip boosters can contain. Nothing in this product seems to cause any sort of irritation in any way shape or form. But my question is where's the boost?

I'm not sure if the collagen boost is even noticeable. It certainly doesn't have the instant results that a collagen injection would have (I can only imagine--I'm certainly not willing to try--at least yet.) So in my opinion, this product is more of a psychological booster then a lip one. Would I buy it as a clear lip gloss to have soft moisturized soothed lips? Yes. Would I buy it to try and get a  Jolie pout? No. I'm just not feeling it. After repeated use through out the day my lips still appear to look the same. Yes they feel softer and healthier but I don't think I'm sporting that plump pout this product promises.
Price: Under $10. You still get quite a lot of bang for your buck. 

Hmm what do you think... not sure my pout is that boosted? 

Pucker Up xoxoxo

 Still keeps me smiling and moisturized though.

I would rate this product  3 out of 5 heels*

That's all from DC ON HEELS "Bringing you the best in food, fashion and fun in the metro area."

   Besos xoxoxo Vanessa

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Last-minute Shopping Deals, Free Shipping & Holiday Markets

OK, Christmas is just around the corner and if you're anything like me then you haven't even begun to shop! I know, I know, there was Black Friday... and Cyber Monday... but oops! I kinda bought stuff for myself :-o

Now it's crunch time. What do we do?

Online shoppers: you can still find post-Cyber Monday deals on sites like Groupon and Living Social where you can literally buy a store credit at 50% off or even more, print it out and use it the next day. 

But, if you have to ship a present to say family in Skokie, Ill. or Dubuque, Iowa then you can save on shipping with coupon codes, which are all listed on Freeshipping.org. The site also lists major online retailers, like Best Buy and Macys who offer free shipping through the holidays.

Old School Shoppers: (meaning you actually leave your house and buy items in person) then consider heading down to your local craft market for cool and unique finds. Because the craftsmen are usually business owners, too, then you might be able to negotiate on prices if you plan to purchase multiple items.

The Downtown Holiday Market at the corner of 7th and F Streets in DC is open from noon until 8 o' clock everyday from now through Thursday, Dec. 23. 

Check out these cool finds I discovered during a recent visit.  

Turquoise and gold snowflake earrings. $24

Hand painted Gothic-inspired jewelry boxes
by Paul Bierman of Box Boy. Prices vary.

Eclectic mini posters set in sculpted frames. $20 

Photographic Collages of DC landmarks designed
by this lover of all things historic, Matthew Parker.

Mmm... dessert by Curbside Cupcakes.
A sweet gift for anyone.

My favorite find? A $2 finger puppet. Perfect gag
gift for bosses, managers and all other
"puppet masters" in your life.

Free entertainment... a gift to enjoy for yourself
while shopping for others. 

xoxo,

Markette

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TBD Recap and the "It" cocktail dress of the season

If ya' missed us Monday live with Morris on TBD, then don't sweat it-- catch up now. This week we chose our "Hot Heel" of the week from sponsor ShoeDazzle, tell you the best places to go for the holiday's on one tank of gas, discuss the newly opened National Pinball Museum AND it's the "Buff Body of the Week"--check out the biceps on this hottie!

TBD RECAP:



THE "IT" COCKTAIL DRESSES OF THE SEASON
It's the holiday's which means ONE thing for any fashion forward girl here in The District. SHOPPING! DING DING that's right--with so much on our mind and a laundry list of  to do's this season, it doesn't need to be stressful. If you want effortless sophistication and are looking for the "it" cocktail dress  of the season to dazzle in at all your  holiday parties -- then look no further I  now introduce you to Zophiaonline.com. This online boutique is the answer to finding that perfect dress. Over the weekend I had the opportunity to meet  with Executive Designer Betsy Garcete and enter her world of pure uber fashion and elegance.

Executive Designer , Betsy Garcete of Zophia Online Boutique

A talented local designer, born and bred here in  Washington, D.C., (though she is of Uruguayan and Paraguayan decent) Garcete's cocktail dresses are the epitome of effortless sophistication with a strong retro feel and a 1940's silhouette. Think Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe. Want to look like these movie mavens? Then step into any of Garcete's signature red zipper lined cocktail dresses. Each dress has a unique name and storyline inspired by a woman in Garcete's life; and she must know a lot of beautiful and bold women, because all  her signature pieces are full of vibrant and  daring colors and patterns. Which includes one of my favorites; the black and gold leopard- inspired dress called the "Marielena." But the strongest and most inspiring woman in Garcete's life is her beloved grandmother Sofia, who was the first person to expose her to sewing and alterations. And so millions and millions of needles and threads later with a healthy combination of  blood sweat and tears--Garcete's vision of Zophia was born. (Garcete changed the S in the name to a Z to add a little flair.) And flair this designer has combined with creativity, a keen eye, talent and passion which clearly is shown in her custom made dresses. 

Model wearing  Zophia signature cocktail dress

Sequined leopard print signature dress by Zophia.

The "Marielena"

The Fall collection 

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!

 I literally fell in love with this hot red number 

So many dresses to choose from.

The scoop neck back is to die for! 

Assistant Designer Kendra McCullough pictured with model.

The Glam Squad--Fashion Marketing Coordinator JC McCray, Executive Designer Betsy Garcete, and Assistant Designer Kendra McCullough  pictured.

JC McCray talks details with us about Garcete's gorgeous threads. 

That's all from DC ON HEELS "Bringing you the best in food, fashion and fun in the metro area."

   Besos xoxoxo Vanessa

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Santa Takes Pics with Your Pets

Holiday fun?

Santa's little helper or disgruntled pooch?

So, last week, a DC on Heels fan via Twitter (@centerpet) invited us to enjoy hot apple cider, chocolate chip cookies and holiday photos with Santa. The only catch? We had to bring our pet!

Marco gets his picture taken with Santa.
Meanwhile, me & my guy try to look calm.

I have to admit I was totally freaked out at the notion of trying to get my 6-year-old Shiba Inu, Marco, on Santa's lap for 10 long seconds in hopes of getting one good frame that could be deemed worthy enough to be Christmas card fodder. I mean, this is the same dog who tried to jump out of the second story window of our D.C. rowhouse when he felt like we weren't walking him enough. (BTW, we walk him everyday, just not on demand as he would like.)

He's also the same dog who completely stopped acknowledging me for an entire weekend after I dressed him up like a pumpkin for Halloween.

Cute? I think so... but Marco, not so much.

To make matters even worse, this Japanese hunting breed is known for being cat like, which means they ain't for holding hands and cuddlin' too tightly -- these dogs like to do their own thing.

Despite my trepidation, I decided to accept the invite from Center Pets and take Marco to get his photo taken with Santa after I found out that the proceeds of each $20 photo taken goes to the Washington Humane Society.

The animal lover in me caused me to cave... and surprisingly, Marco was on good behavior... as were these other pets:

Photos by Christine Meulemans Photography
www.christinemeulemans.com

If you're a pet lover who'd rather skip the Santa pics with the pooch and support the Washington Humane Society in another way, then visit their volunteer and donation pages to find out more.

xoxo,

Markette

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