As a blogger, I get lots of products to review and share with the rest of the world. Of course all of my opinions are my own and reflect my honest thoughts. Well, my recent Influenster Vox Box had me squealing with delight. I received some fabulous Armani Beauty products to try and share with you. Did they know nudes were my color? (wink!) Being a busy mom, boss babe, doing all kinds of things all the time, having makeup that's fast to … [Read more...]
Wear This- Pencil Skirts and Bomber Jackets
Even though fall isn't officially here, I'm beginning to think about fall and fashion and what my wardrobe will entail. Two things I think are must haves and are things we're going to see lots of are pencil skirts and bomber jackets. Pencil skirts aren't anything new this season. They've been around for several years, but they're so flattering and so slenderizing, it's something to have in your closet. Wear … [Read more...]
Shop This: Labor Day Sale
To me, there's nothing more On Purpose when it comes to shopping than getting a great price on fabulous things. I hate the feeling I get of paying full price for something and turning around and seeing it on sale shortly after. Well, this weekend being a holiday weekend of Labor Day means one thing. Lots and lots of sales. Labor Day Sale shopping might be on your radar this weekend. So I thought I'd be your personal shopper and share … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mexican Martini
Have you ever had a drink that left you feeling ICK, an experience that you had a LITTLE more than you can handle and now you're scarred for life? LOL! That's the case with margaritas and me. I can't do them any more. Bad college experience left a real bad taste in my mouth let's just say! I had more than I could handle in a short period of time. No bueno. Hence why you see very few margarita-ish cocktails here. I really just can't do … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Cold Shoulder Asymmetric Tee
It's always all in the detail. It's the little things that made the pieces that I love fabulous. Who wants ordinary? Not me! So when I saw this cold shoulder top (YES... I know what you're thinking... yet ANOTHER cold shoulder top!), this one popped at me because its way more open AND I'm loving that hem. The fabric is so light and airy, and it could go with leggings, to a pencil skirt, to my ever … [Read more...]
Instagram: 5 Tips To Grow Your Followers And Your Business
People ask me all the time how did I grow my business and how does it continue to grow. We are SO fortunate to BE in business in this day and age. Back when I was growing up, there was no internet, there were magazines, newspapers, TV, no such thing as blogging, and to connect with people who seem untouchable was only a dream. Fast forward to the 21st century, where we have the world literally at our fingertips with the internet, our … [Read more...]
New Product Launch: Hustle On Purpose Lifestyle Notepads
They say necessity is the mother of invention. And if there is something you need that isnt out there, create it and make it. So that's what I did. You have heard what a disarray my summer was in some of my past blog posts, and perhaps recognized why I wasn't as present here as I most often am. Well, for one, I had to be true to my priorities, and two, I had a lot of stuff going on. It's keeping my brain together and actually GETTING … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mojito Slush
Keeping it real, I've been MIA. Have you noticed? The past few weeks have been SO crazy... but, I have to really truly keep it real, which is living On Purpose, and that means sometimes SHIFTING what I'm doing. We'll get to that in a bit. Do you toast to yourself? Do you celebrate all that you do? All of the little things that can be challenging in life? Or perhaps really big wins and goals you've achieved? I'm not talking about being … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Two Ingredient Cake
If you had your choice in flavored dessert, what you you pick? Pretty much any flavor to fit anyone's liking. Want lemon? We've got it. Grape? Yup. How about a spice cake? Uh huh. Strawberry delight? OH yes... In fact... that is what got me turned on to this. Two Ingredient cakes was something I had heard about somewhere some time, seen them on Pinterest a time or two before, but you know how we come across things like this so often, … [Read more...]
Olympic Inspired Spaces: Gold Silver Bronze Decor
I can't believe the Olympics are almost over. Is it just me or does it feel like it just begun? In the spirit of the Olympics, I thought I'd pull some decor inspiration from the Olympics: Gold Silver Bronze decor. To be quite honest, I'd pull these rooms even if we didn't want the Olympic theme! These are all tones I love to use in my home and want to share how you can do so in yours. You can find all of these images … [Read more...]
The One Bag Every Woman Needs
I love my clutches. Crossbodys are pretty great too. But honestly, we all know, on a day to day basis, most of us women haul a lot of stuff around. What kind of stuff? The usual... like my wallet, my sunglasses, my keys, my mints, gum, my lipstick bag (that has about 7 of the same color lipsticks.... you might relate!), my ziplock baggie of my energy drink Fizzy Sticks, aspirin, my extra battery pack for my phone, hair ties and clips. … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Inner Wonder Woman
When I was a little girl, I was always in awe of Wonder Woman. Just like little boys have their superhero they want to be like, she was mine. She was fierce, she was strong, she was invincible, she was feminine, she was beautiful, she was sexy, she was EVERYTHING. What woman doesn't want to feel that? This summer as we were driving to Rum Point in Grand Cayman, we found an empty beach that was so picturesque, so … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cranberry Candy Splash
You've heard the phrase "try before you buy", well I feel that way when it comes to food and drink. I want to hear if something is good or bad before I try it. So if it's yukky, you'll be sure I will NOT be posting it. Even if it LOOKS good but TASTES bad, it won't be here. Pinky promise! So with that being said, I had something else lined up for you today, and I made it before "making it" like I do for the blog, and it was awful! Like … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Desi Perkins
YouTube superstar Desi Perkins knows a thing or two about makeup and looking fabulous, but when it came to redecorating her home, she called on the help of Laurel & Wolf to turn her dining and living room into her office and sitting area. She never really used the dining room to eat in, and lives a more relaxed lifestyle, so she changed things up. DeAnna MacKesson from Laurel & Wolf helped bring her style to life in this beautiful … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Fashion Finds On A Budget
When it comes to fashion, there's no greater feeling for me than to look fabulous and know I didn't spend a fortune. To me, the secret to having that complete look is spending your money on choice pieces. And if you're wanting something that's a bit on the trendier side, very "2016", why spend a lot of money on it, right? No need to spend a lot when next year it might be totally out. So today I'm sharing with you a little place I've … [Read more...]
Be A Flamingo In A Flock Of Pigeons
Today, it's story time on TheOPLife, but this has a nice moral at the end, so stay with me. My family grew this summer by one member. We added Flo. Flo is the gianormous pink flamingo we got on vacation. We were in Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton, and every day on my way to the beach, I'd pass the little poolside shop outside that had the usual things most poolside shops have... SPF, sunglasses, water cameras, cover ups, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frose’
I don't make complicated drinks too often because I don't have time for complicated things in life. I mean, really, who does? Not me! So as I've been hearing about the latest rage in the cocktail world, the Frose', which is fancy for Frozen Rose', I was like well.... I don't have a slushy machine that the restaurants have.... I don't have an ice cream machine because it was one of those gadgets I didn't think I'd ever use... But it turns … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Colorful Classics
I recently had a Big Fat Greek Baptism to go to. It's much like a wedding, only a baby gets dunked in the basin of Holy Water, and every one eats and eats and dances and eats afterwards.... and eats and eats.... and dances some more. Having a classic traditional dress like this with a pop of color in your wardrobe is a no brainer. A wedding, a baptism, a graduation, it's elegant, timeless, and you won't go wrong with looking stylish and … [Read more...]
Office Obsession: Rachel Parcell Pink Peonies
One thing I love is beautiful work spaces. For one, when we love the space we're in, we're happy, more productive, in our element that makes us feel good from the inside out. So when I saw Rachel Parcell from Pink Peonies redid her office, I was obsessed. Everything she does is nothing but style, class, beauty and it's a style that I personally love. So today I'm sharing her office reveal with you, in hopes that she might inspire you as … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It doesn't have to be on a tropical island. It doesn't have to be at an expensive resort. It doesn't have to be for weeks. But I think you should find a way to get yourself to a beach. It's good for your mind. It's good for your soul. You'll FIND yourself all over again. It's just GOOD for you. Get in a car, drive yourself there. If you can fly and want to fly, fly there. Take a train. Just FIND a beach and GO. Watch my brief … [Read more...]
