dressing up the tree!

Last week my boyfriend and I bought a Christmas tree and decorated it. Sorry for my outfit, but any time when I at home I love to wear anything comfy and that night it was PJs night!!!

Have you dressed up your trees as well? Leave me a link to your christmas tree picture in the comment box, I would love to see it!!!

XOXO, Olya

the winners of my contest!

hey guys!!! I took a little break from blogging due to exams and Christmas shopping, which is btw insane! I picked a winner for my contest on Saturday and finally got around to contact them today! and as you see in the last picture winner #1 is Kammy's Mama , and winner #2 is Sissy a la mode!!! They both wanted the Lush set, but unfortunately only one could have it, so since Sissy a la mode was the second one who I drew, she gets the LC book!!! But I hope both of them will be satisfied with the prize they got.

Another post tonight!!!!

Last day to enter the GIVEAWAY

It's been lots of fun these last couple of days!!! I cannot wait to choose a winner to night! So if you are planning to enter, go ahead and click on this link http://theate-olya.blogspot.com/2010/12/tis-season-for-giveaway.html#comments
(this is a mobile post)

Home with Bella

Yesterday I spent most of my day studying except for this one hour when Bella wouldn't leave me alone. She just kept jumping onto the couch and slowly smelling her way into my lap. So, I decided to take advantage of her pisitive attitude and snap few pictures with her. I mean she is usually very moody and doesn't want to play much, but yesterday it was a whole different story with her.

I hope you guys will enjoy.

whose ears are those?! ^^^

And don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY, if you haven't done so yet!!! Enter it here .

'Tis the season for GIVEAWAY!!!!

So, my dear friends, finally a giveaway! I hope you like what you see and will enter as soon as possible, because it's only until December 16th! So get your entries in, people!

Prizes: Lush "Relax Take a bath" gift set that includes 3 of my favorite things from Lush: bubble bar, bath bomb, and a bath melt; Lauren Conrad book - "Style".

The rules:

1. Be a Follower

2. Type 1 entry: Make one comment entry only, where you tell me which prize you would like, the Lush gift set or Lauren's Style book.

3. Type 2 entry: To get extra entries mention this giveaway on your blog, facebook, and twitter and you can get additional entry for each one you do. Just make sure to post a comment here to let me know. These entries are unlimited, as much as you mention Dreaming Skies in your social networks, you will get as much credit for it.

As for prizes, please pick your 1st wanted prize. There will be two winners!

This giveaway is international, so any one can enter!

Good Luck!!!

A little shopping haul.

Due to enormous sales and specials I've been hitting my bank account very hard. I've done some Christmas shopping as well already, so I'm not being totally selfish;)

Zara light brown suede pumps. They are pointed toe pumps with a preety high heel. I do find them hard to walk in though, just because the heel is not very stable. I don't know about you guys, but I've noticed that all my Zara shoes have that problem. Maybe I need to stop going after a thin heel and pick a more chunky one. But that's besides the point. I love them anyway and can't wait to wear them.
Now, I know nude is so last year. However, I could never find a perfect pair before. And by that I mean, I could never find the perfect pair that my wallet could afford. I even told myself to forget about it and stop looking for them. So, guess what happened? Yesterday, I went to TJmaxx just to look around and I saw these! and in my size! just sitting there by themselves! They were $40, which in my opinion is a good deal. They fit very well and are made by Guess. These are my first Guess shoes, so I'm not sure how long they will last me, but yeah, it was a very exciting moment;)
And last... drum roll... My Lanvin for H&M dress was delivered this week and I was very excited to try it on. I didn't pay more then it was in the store (bought it on eBay), and did not regret buying a black one. Do you guys remember, they had this dress in bright yellow? It was more popular than this boring black. But I like to keep thing simple, so it works for me.

The quality is not the best, but the ruffles stay puffed out in place and do not go flat ( I thought they would), which is perfect. I had some problems with the zipper, but after 20 min or so I figured it out. It was stuck on some piece of material and would not go up or down. Does this ever happen to you? to me - very often. Over all i am satisfied, but do not think it's worth the money. Why I bought it? Because it's Lanvin;)

I hope this post wasn't too boring. I just felt like sharing some of my latest purchases with you guys. I also bought a ton of skin care and beauty products. But I will just include the ones that I like in my monthly favorites.

Tomorrow is Monday! Boo! But Christmas is coming!!!!

xoxo, Olya

Just in time...

... for my previous post. Look how gorgeous Leighton Meester looks?! I love it! she is a beauty to begin with, not to mention that she's also a top list fashonista. And she rocks this mans suit!

Dress me like a boy!

Due to the excessive use of my denim shirt, I've been really into manly dress code. For me it's the edge of the look and the comfort. Most of the time it's loose fitting and soft material - every day wear. I think we all love our slouchy denim shorts, or boyfriend jeans, don't we?

I am also obsessed with the "minimalist" coat designs that are so in this season.

I have one yet to share with you.

Happy Sunday, everyone!!!

xoxo, Olya

November Favorites.

I had taken these picture to have the monthly favorites on time, but I've been ... busy... what else is new.

But lets get staright to the post:

1. Yes to Cucumbers facial towelettes. I just finished the second pack and went to Target to get 2 new ones. I cant get enough! I use it every night to remove my make up before I cleanse my face with Clarisonic.
2. Proactive spot treatment lotion. Everytime I feel like a pimple is coming up, I just put some of this in that area and it decreases the life of the acne. Sounds gross, but I know many people suffer with acne, or periodic pimple or two.
3. Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover. Just finished this sampler and yesterday bought the full bottle. This thing is pricy, but it works for me and doesn't irritate the skin around my eye.
4. Moroccan Oil hair treatment. I bought a little bottle (25ml) to try it out and already know I will be back at the store to get more. I use it everytime I get out of the shower on wet/damp hair. It leaves my hair shiny and healthy looking. And my hair feels fuller and thicker. So, I like.
5. Maybelline Dream Mouse concealer. In October I used the other Maybelline concealer ( Mineral one), and I liked it a lot, but this one is sooo good! I really like it! I use a concealer brush for it though, so it is a little messy. My shade is Light 4-5.
6. Loreal Secret professional make up base. I can't say enough things about it. I really like it.
7. Loreal Double Extend mascara and Lash serum. I've been usung it since November 7th, every night I use the lash serum and during the day I use the mascara. I can't say that I'v eseen dramatic difference, but I did see some improvement in my lashes. They are fuller. I will continue using this for the next few more weeks and then I will do a full review.
8. MAC velvet eyeshadow in Mulch. Perfect brown, with a little bit of shimmer.
9. ELF studio Powder Brush. I am back to this brush, because it is really my favorite of all time. I love this brush for applying liquid foundation. It takes seconds for perfect application. Time saver for sure.
10. ELF studio Concealer Brush. Love this brush with the maybelline dream mouse concealer.
11. MAC Cremesheen lipstick in Creme Cup. You guys know how much I love Hue, and this one is also in the nude family but a little bit on the pink side. I decided to use this one just to change things up.
12. MAC Viva Glam Gaga lipglass. I'm not the one to use lipglosses a lot but I do like this one. I have the Viva Glam Gaga lipstick too and sometimes I feel like it's too pink, especially if it's winter and you don't have that summer tan to compliment it. SO for the winter skin lipgloss is my choice. It's more sheer and not too pink. The consistency of this product is nice too" smooth, moisturizing.

Swatches: MAC Mulch eye shadow, Viva Glam Gaga lipglass, Cremesheen lipstick in Creme Cup.

It's December! OTD

**Beware! Overdoze of pictures!**

Can you guys, believe that it's already December??? I feel like this year has just started! and now it's coming to an end. I'm looking forward to 2011, though. So many things to do next year, I hardly can wait!

Anyway, I'm rambling, as always. Here's my OTD post. It was due on Sunday, but I wasn't feeling well, so here it is now.

Do you guys like my Santa hat?

HoHoHo

I wore: Trench - Banana Republic, black asymetrical dress - ZARA, tights - Target, shoes - Nine West, necklace - Pandora, sunnies - Ray Ban.

Frida Gustavson. Love for H&M

Frida Gustavson for H&M magazine. I love every single shot!

Thanksgiving.

I hope all of you, my american followers, had a great Thanksgiving! and will have even better shopping today. I'm not really into the black friday shopping, but I know many people are and I can understand why: CAUSE IT'S EXCITING!!!( something different)

My Thanksgiving went great! I helped a lot to prepare food, then I ate too much, and then I was barely able to breath or walk or do any sort of activities that involved moving my body. Lol. Gotta love holidays!!!

I love this picture! everyone was so excited to see the turkey!!! lol

you remeber my baby Bella?!

OMG! my hair was really making me annoyed today, because every time it needs to be perfect - it's not! So, please ignore all those little flyaways around my forehead! Can't stand them!!!!

And last but not least, I would like to thank for my life, and all the great people in it! I love you all! I would also like to thank all my followers, who daily leave me sweet and helpful comments! You make me so happy! I don't think you know how happy you make me! And for that I thank you!

Olya

Gift Ideas our significant others should be aware of!

I don't know about you girls, but every year I have to make a wish list from which my boyfriend will select what to get me. He is clueless in that department, so to make his job easier I write it up for him every year. Where, I usually struggle on what to get others. Do you find yourself in a similar situation? Well, help is on its way! Check out this list of gifts that I came up with. This list is strongly targeted for girls and women in your life: mom, sister, cousin, friend, coworker.

1. Clarisonic Skincare Brush $149, available here

2. Gingerbread House Tin filled with Lush goodies $28.95, available here.

3.Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set $48, available here.

4. ELF 11 piece studio brushes $30, available here.

5. The dreamer flannel pajama $39.50, available here.

6. Dogeared necklace $60, available here.

7. Pandora Bracelet, prices range, available here.

8. GHD styler $185, available here.

9. UGG boots, prices start from $110, available here and here.

10. Long Champ "Le Pliage" tote bag, prices start from $98, available here.

11. Mata Hari Amy makeup bag $62, available here.

12. Burberry Giant Check Scarf $335, available here.

I really, really hope that this will be helpful to some of you!

And please let me know, what's on your gift list! and if there is anything you think I need to add to mine

xoxo, Olya