I think so many women who want kids love the thought of having a little girl. There's something about having a little girl to dress up and fix her hair. God blessed me with a good one 13 years ago... my mini-me. And has she ever been a ball! Parenting has it's challenges for sure, but it's one of the most rewarding things I've experienced and done in my life. And keeping it all together is something I try to do as best as I can, and look my … [Read more...]
A Few Pin Highlights and a Video
Today, I'm talking Pinterest. I am a Pinsomniac. Once I start I can't stop. So much so that my phone app crashes. Does that happen to you? Well, anyhoo, I love Pinterest, and I'm not always on it only because it sucks me in, but it's another place to see what I'm loving and what inspires me. I think it's a place that really takes us to what we "aspire to"… I know for CERTAIN businesses flourish because of it, because of its visual media … [Read more...]
To Line Or Not To Line
When I'm working from home and don't have many people to see, I keep things pretty casual, and with that goes my makeup. I don't do the full eye shadows and major lips (well, I do usually do up my lips… but I'm a nude girl, remember? I got chatty about it here and here…), but sometimes I line my lids and sometimes I don't. What's the difference? No lined lids… keeping things simple…. A little bit of wing … [Read more...]
OPI + ACE = merging of beauty and home
What if you could take one of your FAVORITE nail polishes and paint your walls that color? Have you ever fallen in love with a color so much that you wish that you could do that? Now you can. Just launched yesterday, OPI nail polish has teamed up with ACE Hardware to bring you a collection of paint colors chosen exclusively for their line Clark + Kensington. Here are a few rooms they've put together using these … [Read more...]
Jeweled Up Messy Bun
Those of us with medium to long hair have one thing in common I think… We have the ability to go a few days without washing our hair, throw it up, and it's A-OK. And these bejeweled beauties I came across the other day at On A Whim gave me yet another reason to skip a day of washing my hair. First, if you haven't been to On A Whim in Classen Curve, you don't know what you're missing. Started by 2 girlfriends out of their homes way back when … [Read more...]
Daily Beauty Regime, Part 2
Yesterday, I shared some skin care basics I think are a must in having good skin and getting a head start on anti-aging. Today is part 2, where I'm sharing the products I use. I want to begin today by saying I don't do lot's of beauty posts on skin care for one specific reason: I haven't changed my regimen in about 10 years. I'm SUPER picky on what I use as skin care and if I'm getting great results, I'm not about to change a thing! In … [Read more...]
Daily Beauty Regime, Part 1
I've recently had multiple people comment on my skin and how good it looks. People have told me in person and have mentioned to me about recent pics on my Instagram as I've been sharing a few "nude lip cocktails…" (by the way, those are taken with a phone camera, no filter, no editing… I'm not a photoshop buff by ANY means, just so ya know!) For the record, I'm a HUGE beauty whore…. I EAT UP … [Read more...]
Nude Lips
Ok… not to be funny, but nudes have been my theme so it seems this past spring! LOL!! (I talked about some nudes HERE and HERE.) I'm noticing a pattern as I begin sharing this post with you today. I can't help it… I love the nudes! HA! Ok… in all seriousness, I love the nude lip. My nude lip isn't totally nude. I prefer it to have a pale peachy/pink tone to it. I have had some nude lipsticks before that are so nude, they look like a stick … [Read more...]
Girlfriend’s Car Survival Kit
Girlfriends, listen up. I've put together a little "survival kit" for us. Not talking jumper cables or the AAA card… I'm talking a girl's NECESSITIES! Cute bag to keep all the goods together. (similar) Breath mints Mini hand cream Small perfume Lip balms Hair ties Hair clippy Dental floss Wipes Asprin, advil, tylenol or whatever works for you Small notepad (similar) Am I right or am I right? In case we … [Read more...]
The Nude Nail with a Party
I've been gradually moving out of the dark into the nudes. I've been into the nudes lately, as you might already know if you've been keeping up with me. {wink!} I mean THIS, silly friends! Today I'm talkin nails. I have my basics that I wear over and over on a seasonal basis, and I'm moving to the nudes. I'm not a huge red nail lover on myself because I can't stand the moment I get a chip. Just me. It drives me nuts, so I prefer the nude … [Read more...]
Honestly Healing
True story... (not that any of my stories are UNtrue... just sayin...) I received a message a few days ago that gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. I had to share this with all of you because I'm passing this message on as an unbiased product review from one person who wished to remain anonymous, but clearly it's something so small that made such a difference in her world. Let's call my friend "Sue". Sue is a middle aged … [Read more...]
A New Eye: White Eyeliner
I think most women can agree we love it when we have two things goin on for us when we get ready for the day: Great Hair Great Makeup Well, today I'm talking makeup, and I'm getting into a new eye thing I wanted to share with you makeup lovers. Not sure if it's THAT new, but I find it a refreshing look especially with spring just around the corner. White eyeliner. WHA??? Yes. White eyeliner. I actually bought mine in Greece last year … [Read more...]
The AWESOME Shop from Target
Two of my FAVORITE things... TOGETHER!! In case you didn't know, Target has created a site that has curated their most pinned items from Pinterest. BRILLIANT. Basically, its most popular items pinned get a spot in the shop! Um HELLO? Genius! Makes total sense, right??? It's like the marriage of the most amazing shopping/good stuff/fashion/trendy/style/domestic entities! {did you understand that at all???} So meet The Awesome … [Read more...]
A little love from me to you…
I can't pass Valentine's Day without giving some love to you, my readers. Here's the deal... I poured a tiny bit of my heart out to you on Friday, but not fully. Most of you know I began my blog as a vehicle to vent about living a life ON PURPOSE and sharing all of my passions with you. I hope I have made some kind of a difference in your life, even if it's been by simply getting a new recipe I've shared! But I truly have discovered my love … [Read more...]
Five Fun Things for Friday
I blinked and it was Friday. Anyone relate? 1. Cool things happening for this young business chic... She is the 13 year old entrepreneur, creator of Honestly Margo, a fresh new beauty brand with natural YUMMY lip balms formulated by her. She is teaming up with Tory Johnson from GMA and Spark and Hustle and was JUST featured on WABC in NY/NJ/CT as the online 7th Secret Sale! VERY exciting for her! ... and there's STILL … [Read more...]
Puffy Eyes
I've been blessed BEYOND blessed with the incredible ability to retain water. Maybe I was a camel in a previous life? But I touch salty foods (which UNfortunately is what I'm most drawn to) and POOF! I blimp up. I think there are pictures you can DEFINITELY detect my meal the night before... heck, we could even play the game NAME THAT MEAL, where you can say BAKED BRIE! MEXICAN! CHINESE! PIZZA! and we have a winner! So... now back to … [Read more...]
Nails: A Quick Fix for Tips
I didn't have a chance to run to the local nail shop to get a manicure this past weekend. And the color choice I selected on my most recent mani was one of theirs, not one I have at home. So I had to deal with the chipping that occurs at the tips after about 10 days, which is the biggest reason I've never been a fan of dark colors (till this past winter). I hate it more than anything. It's one of my big … [Read more...]
Randomness
Because those of you who know me know that's how I roll, right? Off the wall and random? .... Is everyone overwhelmed this time of year or is it just me? The Mister has said to me so many times, "Why don't we forget all the gifts with all our families and lets just have a big fancy dinner somewhere and that's it?" Well, that never happens. And there is NO way I get my s**t done MONTHS in advance. Being done with my shopping in the fall? … [Read more...]
Radiant Orchid: 2014 Color of the Year
Last week, it was just announced..... The Pantone™ color of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health." … [Read more...]
I’ve Nailed It.
After much dismay on what to paint my fingernails a few months ago on a mani-pedi day, and we were in between seasons (so it felt), I reached out to a few of my beauty lovers to get their inputs on color choices. One thing that rang loud to me was this. Dark is hot. And I never was a DARK nail girl. Always got annoyed with the tackiness of what chips look like. So I always tended to go neutral (like Bubble Bath) or some fun corals, or … [Read more...]
