When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a little black dress. It's no secret I love the LBD and I've written about it several times, including THIS one that I loved last spring. So what separates a black dress from the rest of them? It's all in the details. From the trim to hemlines to fabrics to embroidery, there are lots of ways a simple black dress can be anything but simple. Having a LBD in your closet with some bit of detail can … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cherry Beer Margaritas
Happy THREE DAY WEEKEND! Time to officially kick off the summer (even though it's not official till June), school is out (for us) and it's time to have a little downtime, at least that's the goal, right? When I think of Memorial Day Weekend, I think of big family gatherings at big parks... in Oklahoma I think most people think of weekends at The Lake.... I think of days that we are just chilling in the backyard after a morning of cleaning … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Off The Shoulder Flow
I told you you were going to see more off the shoulder tops from me! (wink!) This beauty is so fabulous for a few reasons. One, it's ultra comfortable, soft and flowy. And because of that, it makes me feel feminine yet fierce. The inner feeling you get when you FEEL beautiful inside gives you some sort of super power, don't you think? The second reason why I love this blouse? It's PRICE! You don't hear me talk lots about prices here, but … [Read more...]
Decor: Madrid Apartment Vintage Serenity
I came across this Madrid Apartment when looking at interior design pictures the way we do when we just love to get lost in beautiful spaces. This is one of those spaces. This place and it's style totally represents everything I love is pretty much dreamy in every way to me. This gorgeous place is dripping in unique vintage pieces, mixed with sleek modern elements that create an eclectic space that feels warm and inviting, even with it's … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Thundertini
via Most of you know, I'm in Oklahoma City, and two things run our world. Oklahoma football and Thunder basketball. (ok three things... tornados too!) We're in the Western Conference finals and playing Golden State. Game 3 of the series continues THIS SUNDAY night at 7 pm. So in between this and watching the Billboard Music Awards, you've got a drink to keep your night festive. Thundertini 2 oz Citron vodka 1 oz Blue … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Beverly Feldman, Shoe Designer
Social media has the power eliminate any distance barriers between two people and has the ability to connect people who would otherwise have never met. Me in Oklahoma, Beverly Feldman in Spain, and social media has brought this fabulous woman and me together. When Beverly Feldman and I began communicating, and I can't even recall how, it became a PLEASE PINCH ME moment. THE Beverly Feldman and I were Skyping and have become dear … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Mixing Textures With Basics
I have a hard time parting with pieces of my wardrobe. Some of those things being bags (super hard to part with) and shoes, especially when they're unique. It makes it fun when years go by and I pull them out and they feel like something fabulous and new all over again, especially because they're so unique to most. Having a passion for fashion doesn't mean I have to be glammed up all the time. I get joy mixing things up, finding pieces from … [Read more...]
Fit Not Flabby: Ab Workout At Home
I had a recent request to share some ab workouts I like. Ask and you shall receive. (wink!) Let me preface this by saying, I'm not in the BEST ab condition now, but there was a time that I was (big grin!), and I will say it did come post childbirth. So it IS possible. And I'm currently trying to shed a few pounds and I've been successful thus far. So now toning is what we need to focus on, in addition to maybe losing a few more pounds. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Citrus Sunrise
Tis the day of toasting to greatness, wins, things we've overcome. And I'm SUPER excited to have launched The OP Lounge! What is that you say? Read about it HERE, but basically, think of it like this.. if The OP Life gave birth to a community hang out, this is what it would be. If you haven't stopped by to check it out, do! It's fun and informative. Today's concoction is my creation. I combined the orange flavor of Cointreau with … [Read more...]
Welcome To The OP Lounge
Drumroll please! So last week, remember how I had something exciting I couldn't wait to share, something I was launching? I talked about it HERE? Well the day has come! It's HERE! I've opened my doors... Welcome to The OP Lounge! I’ve created this new “place” or “space”... a COMMUNITY... for people who love The OP Life and all the topics that The OP Life talks about. We can actually hang out, talk more about those same … [Read more...]
Macbook Air and Cannon Giveaway
For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you might have seen in recent months I've been teaming up with some great bloggers from all over to bring you some fabulous giveaways. I mean REALLY amazing things, valued at thousands of dollars. No I'm not kidding. This is for REALS. Why am I doing this and how is this possible? There is power in numbers. In every aspect that we're talking about. For one, I myself could never dream of … [Read more...]
Longer Lashes In One Month
I haven't had my makeup professionally done, all but maybe just a few times. And one of the things about having my makeup done that I've fallen in love with is false eyelashes. I don't know what it is about them that I'm kinda obsessed with them. Not so much the false lashes as much as the longer lashes on my eyes themselves. I tried wearing "falsies" by applying them myself. It didn't look the best. But the one thing that came from each … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Impromptu Colada
#FuzzyFriday for me is always more fun if I can create a special concoction for you. It always feels more "from the heart" if I made it up myself rather than just picked one up from Pinterest. Well, remember yesterday I talked about something exciting coming soon? When I have weeks like this, I don't always have time for very complicated cocktails. And with the spiking temperatures already, I'm migrating to the tropical flavors. So this is … [Read more...]
Something Exciting is Coming Soon
I've been working on a few projects for a while now, one of them already I've kicked off already, my Women On Purpose series, which my next one is coming up soon. But another project I'm BEYOND excited for as well will be kicking off within the next week, and it's something each of YOU can be a part of! Yup! This is not all about me.... it's about YOU! Because this.... I get gratification when I know what I'm doing makes a … [Read more...]
Gifts For Mom Under $50
This woman is my everything. I am whatever I am today half because of her and half because of her husband of 50 years. ... Isn't that awesome? My mom. No one like her. And I'm sure there is no one like your mom, right? We don't understand a mother's love until we become a mother. The job that entails being a mother is the most wonderful job, the most stressful job, the most challenging job, the most emotional job, the most rewarding … [Read more...]
Manus x Machina: Video Portraits
At the 2016 Met Gala Red Carpet opening event of this year's annual fashion exhibit, Manus x Machina, there was an exhibit of its own showing the futuristic side of fashion that truly brought together man and machine. Met Gala Manus x Machina video portraits done by filmmaker Gordon von Steiner for Vogue were works of art in and of themselves. The way he captured these A-listers wearing their designers, with the lights and together with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Limon Fraise
Everywhere I look at the store I'm seeing strawberries in abundance, and big beautiful ones at that. So I decided to take advantage of these sweet, fresh, yummy, healthy (if we can make ourselves feel better that our cocktails are healthy, why not??? HA!) fruits to include in our drinks? And I love nothing more than lemon and berries. All kinds. Lemon and blueberries, lemon and raspberries, and this week, I've created something with lemon … [Read more...]
Lip Plumper: Sublime Lips Cheeky Physique
Big juicy fuller plumper lips. Isn't that something so many women desire? I know I do! Fortunately, I don't have super thin or tiny lips, so I have a good start on my own. And the thought of injecting them with anything that could totally change how I look is something I'm not interested in. If I make any changes, I want them to be as natural looking as possible, and pain free, too! {wink!} I recently got the chance to try out the Sublime … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Spinach Patties
My daughter requested I make spinach balls not too long ago to go along with dinner. I felt like those were more hors d'oeuvres, and in pulling several recipes together, I created my own, and instead created these patties. I felt like they were more "side dish" type of an item to serve with chicken, fish, beef, anything. And the extras made a great little snack! Spinach Patties 2 bags frozen spinach 2 large egg 1 stick … [Read more...]
Prince, A Special Performance, A Fitting Name
Yes, another post on another site about Prince. I can't help but be still so taken with this whole thing, his passing, and really appreciating who he was when we DID have him around. Most of you 40 somethings probably agree with me in everything I'm saying and probably all relate quite a bit because he in part defined our time. Am I right? Because I have intellection (if you don't understand what I'm talking about, you can read about my … [Read more...]
