On the 4th evening of the the Jewish Festive of lights, otherwise known as Cchhhhaaa-anukah I felt inspired by the menorah I lit tonight. Why did I get inspired, you ask? Well, I've had the same menorah since I was 5. It's very cute, white and has my name written on it in pink bubble letters. Even-though the nostalgic side of me really wants to use it till it some how disintegrates, I feel myself wanting something a bit more mature but still having personality.
 
I was also thinking of really cool gifts to give fellow tribe members in the theme of Chanukah so I put together a collective of traditional and funky menorahs along with Judaic gifts for the fun loving Chanukah gift loving souls.

My favorite scent in the entire world is Va-Va-Vanilla!!!! It's sweet and sugary, and yummy, and pretty, and lovely, and cupcakey, and dreamy, and creamy, and luscious, and well...the list goes on. Because it's starting to get cold out and the holiday season is kicking into gear, it made me feel as if I needed the scent of fresh out of the over warm, gooey sugar cookies and ice-cream to fill the air. That sounds like heaven to me!!!
 
Will you light my candle? - Rent
 
came into my mind as I craved to light my house on fire...well just the candles I have in the house at least, and infuse it with the sexy scent of VANILLA! This is a hazard free zone, don't worry and all my candles are placed strategically to avoid the klutziness, that may occur upon...i don't know...the spontaneous decision to have a dance party?
 
On a more serious note...or flame!(haha) I put together a list of my FAVORITE VANILLA scented candles that are absolutely to die for!!!!!
 
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCENTED CANDLE FLAVOR?
 
SHARE IT WITH ME!
 
xoxo Style Senders

Pairing your new fall lipstick with a coordinating nail polish can be a challenge so here are some great combinations that will take you from night to day and back to night!
 
1. Plum Lips and Metallic Gold Nails:
Be royally inclined with luxe gold nails and rich plum lips, two major fall trends. Since the polish is very bold keep nails short and round. The lips should be adjusted to complement your skin tone, if you’re:
Fair- go for a berry shade
Medium- opt for a true plum tone
Dark- look for hughes of eggplant.
 
2. Glossy Nude Lips and Navy Nails:
Short navy blue nails have been a fall staple for the past few seasons. Keep this trend alive by pairing it with a reflective finish to the nude lip that modernizes the classic smoky eye. Fair-Pick a rosy nude to avoid looking washed out
Dark-You can pull off a brownish nude. Add sheer pink or clear gloss on top.
 

Lip/nail 2012 by stylesenders featuring a matte lipstick
NARS Cosmetics matte lipstick / Lip stick / Giorgio Armani / Smashbox matte lipstick / Butter London / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics / Metallic nail polish, $9.55 / Metallic silver nail polish
 
3. Rose Lips and Metallic Silver Nails:
This look is a more subdued version of the plum lip and gold nail look. In this pairing the lipstick should one of a medium/deep rose, which flatters all skin tones and is very flirty. Short or long nails, it doesn’t matter, silver is so wearable! Just make sure the color you use is a true metallic. Think Silver Lamé!
 
4. Matte Red Lips and Glittery Black Nails: This look is perfect for the holiday season, sexy yet youthful. Matte crimson lips are and always will be a timeless look. Adding glittery black nails makes this pairing unforgettable. You’ll be sure to turn some heads.
SKIN TYPES:
Cool undertones- should wear a blue toned red lip
Warmer undertones- should wear an orangey red or a true candy apple red.
Pick a lip color that’s moisturizing so your lips don’t get dry and cracked in the wintery cold.
 
And there ya have it! The top four lip & nail pairings for Fall & Winter 2012!!!!
 
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Tag your photo on instagram with the instagram handle @StyleSendersBlog & hastage (#stylesenders & #lipandnail) with why you chose your look!!
We will pick 4 winners!!
HAPPY POSTING!!!
 
Written by Sarah Michelson
 
xoxoStyleSenders
 
Sarah Michelson