Twenty under (or around) $20 must haves for FALL



Everyone LOVES a deal!

These are my top twenty steals

to get ready for FALL.

Seriously, everything is under, around-ish, $20.
Check them out
and go get your shopping on!

 1 - Starting with MAC's eyeshadow in Green Smoke $15

(pictured above)

Perfect shade for fall and

looks great with either golds or smoky black.




2 - Chelsea flat at Payless Shoes $17
This congac colored shoe is the new brown for fall.

 





3+4 - Seafoam green Necklace and Bracelet from Mark at meetmark.com

Adding a pastel with your darker winter neutrals

is everywhere this fall.



  

5 - Essie's new fall colors.  I am in love with ALL of them!

The fall color palette includes the colors

Carry On, a mulberry-merlot;

Glamour Purse, an almond blush;

Case Study, a rich camel beige;

Power Clutch, a dark green; Very Structured, a burnt siena;

and Lady Like, a soft pink.



6- Poppy King for J.Crew perfectly matte red lipstick $18.
A bright red matte lip is a must have fall accessory.







7 - Missoni for Target makeup brush set $ TBA in stores 9/13.
The Target Missoni launch may be
this Fall's most anticipated shopping event for fashionistas.

  
 

8 -Paisley platform pumps at Target.com $29.
A suede platform is this Fall's "it" shoe.
Try it in a neutral gray or brown and wear it casually with jeans.







9 - Aqua Boho Drops by Baublebar.com $28.

This year the statement necklace has been replaced by a statement earring.  Big, bold, and brash - love them!





  

10 - Love this peachy pink blouse from Forever21 for $18.
A ladylike tie neck blouse for fall to wear with jeans
or a pencil skirt - must have!

 





11 - Camel Hat at H&M for $14.95.  So Charlie's Angels.
The fall trend, a floppy hat.



12 - Nerdy square readers from Forever21 $5.80.
Eyeglass wearers everywhere are amazed that
people are wearing "fakes" for fashion!
They're nerdy chic!



13 - Bird print scarf $12.99 from Ruche.
I wish the whole outfit was under $20.
Square scarves are making their come back!



14 - Leathers skirt from Forever21 $22.80.
Full leather skirts for fall are adorable with tights and platforms.





15 - Pleated skirt Forever21 $14.80
These light flowy pleated skirts are Fall's most feminine trend.
Try it in a pastel!

16 - So There Jade eyeliner by MAC $15.

Jewel tone eyes are a refreshing fall trend.

Put away your black and brown and get crazy with COLOR!

17- Jade ring from Ruche $18.
To match you new Jade eyes!



18 - Missoni tights for Target $16.99.
Did I mention Missoni is coming to Target?
Ha ha! Just can't wait.



19 - H&M wrist warmers $15.
Again, in camel. 
 Just can't get away from this Fall color.



20 - Leaves candle by Bath&Body Works now 2 for $20.
Fashion? Maybe not.
But, I L.O.V.E. this Fall scent.
YUM!!!



kitschin' kaboodle

Things I love.

Things I am living in.

Things I can't be with out.

 All the pretty little things in my collection that I call the

"kitschin' kaboodle".

Find them here:

Gap Perfect Bootcut $70

Feather Hair Extensions $10-15 each

Essie Vermillionare polish $8

Tom's denim stripe wedges $70

Merona chambrey blouse $20

Essie Status Symbol polish $8

H+M gold knit jumper $18

MAC Dazzleglass in Roman Holiday $19

kitsch tested kat approved: the home mani

 

I love the new trend of

 Home Manis.

I think the last few years of recession

has brought on a new fashion trend

that caters to the creative heart.

Everywhere I go I see ladies sporting polka dots,

sparkles, neons, reverse french tips,

details, prints, and shatter. 

I love seeing a woman stop another 

woman to ask her about her home mani.

I love the interaction.

I love the self expression.

I even stopped the girl at the drive through of my favorite

 Mexican food restaurant to examine her polka dot nail tips.

Here are a few of Mama Kat's

favorite new products

to tickle your finger tips!

Sally Hansen's Salon Effects

nail polish strips get a Kitsch A+

They last for almost 2 weeks

and have the most adorable patterns.

I put the "Misbehaved" pattern on my fingernails

and one on each of my big toes

(painting the other toenails black). 

I also bought the zebra print called 

"Wild Child" and "Laced Up".

  I am also loving all this nail

SHATTER!

I love the color combinations of black with bolds or pastels.

But my favorite combo, by far is, the black/white combo!

I like the throw back 80's vibe. 

I love the irreverence.

I think its trashy classy and I love it!

I give the OPI Black Shatter an A.

And this spring watch for the launch

of the new OPI Silver Shatter!

 

 Another trend, I love, that you should try at home,

is Chanel's new perfectly pale yellow in

Mimosa. 

The whole line is delicious

and every girl should have

something Chanel to wear, right?

Even Lady Gaga was wearing it at the Grammys!

Mama Kat gives it a B+

not because it isn't divine,

but because it is almost impossible

to find and over $30 a bottle.

 Straying slightly from the Home Mani theme

I have to add my favorite new polish hybrid

 by OPI called Axxium.

You have to receive this GEL nail polish treatment at the salon,

but it lasts FOREVER

and does minimal damage to your natural nail.

This isn't a gel acrylic ladies, it is a POLISH.

It requires a UV light and

professional application and removal,

plus cost between $25-$40,

so I give it a B.

But, I do add it in the Home Mani breed

because this polish allows you to do Mommy up GLAM!

Dishes and cleaning can't touch this stuff and

all your girlfriends will being asking you

about your fabulous manicure.

Check for them in your favorite OPI colors.