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{See Alice Go} Gift Guide... For Mom

With the season approaching (a little too quickly), I thought I'd put together some gift guides. I'm always trying to pick out the perfect present for my mom and have always get aside a decent budget because nothing is too good, or expensive, for the woman has has birth me, raised me, and loved me unconditionally for the last twenty-plus years.

I'll be posting additional gift guides in the next few days, so I hope you'll stay tuned!

(1) Bally Morissa wallet (2) Personalized Monogram Necklace (3) Dr. Brandt Overnight Serum and Retinol Hyracreme (4) Vintage pajama set (5) Moleskine weekly planner (6) J.Crew Cashmere Tippi Sweater

Election Day

I just wanted to urge you all to go out and vote. Can you believe that women have only been allowed to vote since 1920? Even if you're busy, I implore you to get out there for the thousands upon thousands of women suffragettes who were ridiculed, beaten, and jailed for your right to cast your ballot.

The democratic system is a beautiful thing. Now go out there and make me proud by heading to your polling place!

Keep track of the results with me here.

{See Alice Go} Weekend Round-up

Top Left to Right: A ring from my 21st, delicate knot earrings and a huge cocktail ring (old Banana Republic) for a night out, and my little man Domo keeping my company.

Bottom Left to Right: Delicious desserts for an Indian grocer, what else would be be doing on a Sunday night besides sipping on a glass and whitestriping my teeth?, practicing my mad origami skills in preparation for some holiday card-crafting.

I have a special little man in my life (The Guy hates when I bring this up), and his name is Domo. He is actually the official mascot for a Japanese television station. Honestly, I just thought he was cute, and when I saw him in plush-form at an outdoor market in Hong Kong this past summer, I couldn't pass him up!

When I got home, I googled his story and came across this video. I think it's adorable and I certainly hope you like it too!

{See Alice Go} Review

I'm so sad Sunday will be over in just a few short hours. It's so nice to relax on the weekend and wake up whenever you want! I slept in until noon on Saturday (Meant to wake up at 10 AM but slept through 3 alarms!) and was in a bit of a funk when I did manage to haul myself out of bed. I headed over to Sephora to look at some pretty things in an attempt to make myself feel more cheery.

... And by looking, I mean coveting, which sometimes leads to some buyings. This little beauty, the YSL Volupte Sheer Candy, caught my eye and I just had to have it (Yes, I'm a sucker for marketing... I clearly bought this because the packaging is so amazing. The shiny silver tube doubles as a mirror, how handy)! Here are a few pictures of my new pretty:

Now, this product comes in many colors but because I tend to reach for lip products that have just a hint of color more often than not, I opted for #2 "Dewy Papaya, the second-most sheer color in this line. The color is peachy which I feel flatters my yellow undertones. Plus, I figured that I had enough heavily pigmented lipsticks and stains. With winter already rearing its beautiful/ugly head, I knew I'd get more use out of a balm-like product.

Product Description:
"This balm dresses your lips in a sheer veil of brilliant color booster with vitamin-and antioxidant-rich fruit extract. Its ultra-light, sensual texture leaves lips feeling soft and hyrated for up to eight hours and is ideal for year-round use" per Sephora.

My Take on the Product:
YSL Volupte Sheer Candy imparts very little color on my lips which is something I don't mind. I was hoping  this would serve as a hydrating balm. Like all other YSL lip products, it smells lightly of mangoes. I found the scent to be very pleasant and formula was ultra-light and glides on beautifully. As for the 8-hour hydration claim, I found that it was not moisturizing at all! In fact, it lasts about 30 mins to an hour on my lips after which my lips feel quite dry. I still love the filigree "YSL" lettering that wraps around the tube, but I don't think I love it enough to keep it. I will likely exchange it for the Dior Addict Lip Glow. Thank goodness for the Sephora return/exchange policy, eh?

Do you have YSL Volupte Sheer Candy? What do you think of it? I've read many positive review of this product, however, it just didn't work for me.

{See Alice Go} Polish

Burgundy has been everywhere this season and I sure hope it won't be going away soon. I love how dark and edgy, but still classic, it is. 

It's almost the weekend and The Guy and I might be (Yes, the operative word is "might". We are such home-bodies!) going out to friends this weekend and I thought I'd start making myself presentable tonight. I've painted on "Hello Merlot" by FACE Stockholm for J.Crew (Winter '11) and it's so pretty (I'm seriously looking down at my hands every few minutes). 

So, what are you doing this weekend? Do you have any recommendations for polishes? Besides "Hello Merlot", I've been totally obsessed with Butter London. Love the colors they come out with and the witty names!

Hope you have a nice weekend, and HAPPY FRIDAY!

Sale Alert!

This one is from Madewell, J. Crew's sister store:


Personally, I'm lusting over these items:

Mossbluff Dress 

Ahh, what a lovely vibrant green! I love the way Madewell has styled the piece. I'd probably add a cocoon-like black wool coat, just draped gently over the shoulders.

Sheepmeadow Sweater

You're probably thinking, doesn't this look... a little too on-trend, and perhaps a little juvenile  And yes, yes, it is. But I've loving the cute little fluffy sheep with multi-colored legs. I really just can't help myself, what can I say?

So, what are you loving from this sale? Will you bite the bit and go for it? To shop from the sale, go here. Happy shopping!