NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK!

Hello Everyone, and Happy New Year,

I missed all of you, and didn't even realize how long its been since Iv'e posted until I looked at the day of the last blg. lol So much has happened, and Iv'e been soooo busy!. This year will be a good  year for MTBW and for all of us. :)

To start the year off MTBW will be having a make over on a new site with a new look. I'm so excited. Post will be more detailed, a ton of info, more makeup, and accessories. There will be a place for you to share your pictures or video of your makeup or fashion look. There will be "looks of the week" and "best dressed" I cant wait, it will be fun and informative for all who join. ..... I will have more on that later, but now today's post is all about the boots.

We all know we haven't had exactly winter weather yet, but that doesn't mean its not coming.. .. and that doesn't mean we cant be cute in the cold. I believe its all about the BOOTS, well and the coat too, but today is about the boots. lol Maybe I can do a live blog, about winter coats.. mmmm ok drifting. Back to the boots, here are some of my fav for the cold weather to come. If you would like to share your fav winter boots, please do on the blog (subscribe), our facebook ("Makeuptalks & Beautywalks") , and twitter (@MTBW2012).

Thank You and enjoy

Les

THE “QUEEN DIVA REIGNS IN VERSACE”

So for those of you who didn't know, Versace has collaborated with H&M  - a very bright, colorful, and HAUTE line. And as the personal stylist for New Orleans rising star, and the undisputed Queen of Bounce - “Big Freedia” what better way to make her first red carpet appearance and national television debut, than in Versace!

 The night began with me racing off from work to go stand in line before 5pm. I first went by the H&M on Powell St. in San Francisco, but by 3 pm there was over 100 people in line already. So I mashed out to San Jose, the H&M on Santana Row, one of my favorite places to shop and dine. I got there around 9pm there was only about 10 of us, in line at the time, I thought, OK THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT! I was wrong. It wasn’t great. It was cold, and crazy! Next, security comes by and says we are on private property and there is no loitering allowed! We were instructed to leave. We did. Only to return by 2 am, (LOL….) and about 50 people in line this time. More people, more noise, more chaos, and more coffee please! We were instructed to leave a second time. This time they instructed us to leave and not come back until 5a.m! By the time I came back 75 people were in front of me! Needless to say, I got my wrist- band, and I was happy with my allotted 15 minutes of shopping. I ran in and grabbed exactly what I set out to get. After 9 hours in line, 3 cups of coffee, and a lot of dedication I walked out with 2 bags full of (describe fits) I was pleased.

MTBW team making `ish happen! I love it, I live for it, and its more than my passion, it’s my life!

 And remember…..Make up Talks and Beauty Walks……..down the red carpet!!! “All hail the Queen Diva!”

Thanks for reading! Happy Shopping :)

Les

For more information about Big Freedia, visit:

BigFreedia.com

Watch her new video premier:

   http://www.spinner.com/2011/11/23/big-freedia-nah-who-mad-video/

Les & Pam

waiting in the cold

Number 76 in line

Leopard Shirt/ Scarf

Black/White striped pants

Black/White  striped shirt

Leopard Bomber jacket ( as ssen on Nicki Minaj)

PS If you missed out, just and FYI, you can still purchase the Versace stuff on Ebay, or Google it, and Some ppl still have some of the items, but are very limited in sizes.

Palm Tree leggings ( for Freedia's dancers)

SENSO WILMA BACK IN STOCK!

JUST IN!!!!  THE OH SO HOT "SENSO WILMA" SHOE IS BACK IN STOCK IN EVERY COLOR... OH AND DID I MENTION THEY ARE ON SALE!!!!!! $149

You can purchase them now at solestruck.com.. I just found out they are an independent small, independent family-run business. :) Thats always a good thing to support. Hopefuly you guys will find something you like on the site.. did I mention they have one of the best selections of "Jeffrey Campbells." They have a wide selection of shoes for Men, Women, and even vintage sooo....
CHECK IT OUT, AND HAPPY SHOPPING

Remeber retail therapy, is the best therapy!
Les
Twitter @MTBW2011
Facebook- Leslie Lewis
Page- " Makeup Talks &Beauty Walks"


MY FAV

EXCLUSIVELY FABULOUS

Hey now my beautiful people! Hope you all are starting this week off great... if not well I've got just the right thing to make it better ..... ONE WORD..... "BLING"


Exclusively Fabulous, now one of the leading websites in crystal designs was started in the fall of 2008 by Cherrian Levy.Launched with $5000 of her own capital, the website first only showcased her crystal designs on bangles. The idea stemmed from her love for fashion and bling and first birthed in her hometown of New Orleans. A year after first getting the idea, she moved to Atlanta and launched Exclusively Fabulous, a premier online website dedicated to making women and look luxurious. After seeing how well her clients responded to the bangles and getting orders from across the world (U.S., Ireland, Australia, Canada and more), Cherrian decided to expand the brand to include custom crystal shoes for adults and infants. The brand continues to expand and receive exposure with orders from celebrities and calls from reality tv shows asking to wear her products.

Exclusively Fabulous will continue to make moves in the fashion industry and bring unique items to the market. What's next on the list? Exclusively Fabulous is working on their own brand of shoes, so look for us soon in a boutique near you.


The lastest project was a pair of blinged out high top tennis shoes for the "ALMOST FAMOUS BIG FREEDIA THE QUEEN DIVA" covered in Swarovski crystyals.. Stay tuned to see those, I can not show them yet because Freedia said so.. lol
 to see more check out her  links below!

Happy shopping :)
Les

p.s. I noticed someone of you still aren't following me on twitter your missing out daily! :)
@MTBW2011 and like my FB page " Makeup Talks & Beauty Walks"

Baby Booties

Bangles

Heels 

MUA "Queen of Blending" 

www.ExclusivelyFabulous.com

www.facebook.com/ExclusivelyFabulous

twitter: @ExclusivelyFab

EARRINGS.........

OK, So I think by now my readers, friends, and family know that my weakness is for MAKEUP AND EARRINGS!..... Lets face it, I don't leave home without a pair. I search high and low, state to state.. to find some nice pieces. I came across this young lady who had the most colorful creative earrings. She is from PA and has been making earrings on Etsy.com since 2006.  We chatted on Etsy.com a few times so I placed an order and fell in LOVE with them. She has a unique style, yet very classy and no too over the top. They are so VIBRANT and trust me when you wear them they def stand out! I like her whole line because its like I never seen before. We all know that I like color so take a look and tell me what you think....Her earrings are hand-made using wood, paint and charms.

 Like her FB page facebook.com/rashidagurl
Follow her on Twitter @Rashidagurl
Purchase at Etsy.com/Rashidagurl

Happy Shopping! :)
Les

VERSACE FOR H&M

SO IM HERE IN NY... ON THE( CHECK YOUR PONYTAIL TOUR) WITH BIG FREEDIA, SUPPOSED TO BE ON OUR WAY TO PREVIEW VERSACE FOR H&M COLLECTION, BUT THE SNOW AND MOTHER NATURE ARE SAYING OTHERWISE..... WE ARE STILL HEADED OUT, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT GOING TO LET OUR WRIST BANDS GO TO WASTE . NOT TO MENTION FREEDIA WILL BE NEEDING THESE CLOTHES FOR HER UPCOMING JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE PERFORMANCE....WHOOP WHOOP.....
 I MUST SAY IT IS A VERY UNIQUE AND COLORFUL LINE WITH A LITTLE BIT OF THROW BACK GHETTO MALL .. (LOL)  MEETS MIAMI RETIREE .  I AM CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE ON,,, SO HOPEFULLY I GET A SAMPLE :)
 IT WILL BE IN SELECT STORES NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011! HIT UP MY EMAIL TO GET DETAILS ON HOW TO GET A WRSIT BAND TO PURCHASE THIS COLLECTION BEFORE IT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC! TO STAY POSTED SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @MTBW2011, AND LIKE MY FB PAGE!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE "CHECK YOUR PONYTAIL TOUR" GO TO BIGFREEDIA.COM

HAPPY SHOPPING

LES