I'm still on this mission (my forever mission, being that vertically challenged one that I am!) to shed those few pounds I gained this summer. I'm exploring everything that will make this not only easier for me but healthier as well. Would you ever think water and weight loss go hand in hand? 1% of water could make a big difference in your overall self actually. If you're trying to lose weight or want to eat healthier, drinking a little more … [Read more...]
Brows On Fleek
For those of you bushy browed babes, this post is for you. And even if your brows aren't big ole monsters but still want to keep them set, listen up. My genes have blessed me with some caterpillar eyebrows... and my girl, too. It's so bad that my bangs, if they hang on my eyes, literally RUFFLE my brows. Seriously! Keepin it real, y'all. But I hear this all the time, "Your brows on fleek!" "Who does your brows?" "Are they all yours?" … [Read more...]
The Perfect Palette
I have to admit when it comes to make up, I'm pretty simple. I don't experiment lots with different colored eye shadows. Pretty much I feel like a clown. I love to see it on others, and maybe I need to step outside my box and play more with color for my eyes. but for the most part, I keep it simple to nude palettes. Imagine that! So today I'm sharing what I've been using as of late and I can't say enough about these and I have to share … [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...]
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...]
A Genius for your Skin
From as far back as l can remember, I always was into good skin care. I've shared some of my favorite skin care items in the past you can find them in my BEAUTY section, but the skin care line of my choice, Arbonne, has done it again! Arbonne, being known for their PURE SAFE BENEFICIAL skin care, beauty and healthy living products, has come out with their latest and greatest skin care product. They have outdone themselves and it's GENIUS! … [Read more...]
The Skin I’m In
There are lot's of great things I do on a daily basis that are not a big deal to me because of their simplicity or because of the fact that I have done them for so long and I don't think twice about it. And I've recently realized that I've gotten compliments on lots of these oh so simple things that I must share with others. I say this as a preface because my goal here is never to "sell" you on anything. I write my blog to share things I find … [Read more...]
A Primer For You
One of makeup artists key tools of the trade... Makeup Primer. And it's just now in recent years made its way to the forefront of the makeup counters for all women to use. Well, I must toot the horn of this AMAZING primer, and if you haven't tried it, you don't know what you're missing. Voted NUMBER 1 by Total Beauty (which I love because it's an unbiased site!), here you go! From Arbonne, this smooth as silk satin, that once you … [Read more...]
Shake It Up
Here we are, the start of the week, going to get RE-focused. Right? From whatever damage we did this weekend, time to MANAGE the DAMAGE. Well the more we simplify our life (believe it or not, yes you heard this from moi!), the easier life gets and the more happy we are. Well same goes with meal planning and trying to shed a few pounds or maintaining a perfect weight. How about having something SUPER simple to fix, something that is … [Read more...]
Guacamole Sisterhood
I hardly ever talk about what I do for a job, but after tonight's meeting, I couldn't help but share what a great environment I'm in and a part of. Tonight I had the pleasure of getting together with the ladies that I work with. We've known each other for about 7 years are like family. The "feeling" of work is the farthest thing from our minds when we're together. Our "work" lifts us up and supports and nurtures. It's non-competitive, … [Read more...]
Five Things Friday
Sometimes I think I have so much going on in my brain that I need to dedicate a date to just spill it all out... if I can do it in five things, GREAT! Will every Friday be a Five Thing Friday? Not sure, but it has been seeming that way, hasn't it? So here we go! 1. I have no clue what day of the week it is. With Christmas falling sometime midweek, every day feels like some kind of a Saturday and frankly, I feel like doing much of nothing. … [Read more...]
Hostess Gifts for Lady’s Affairs
Going to a Women's Coffee? Cupcakes and Cocktails? A mom's holiday gathering? Here's my hostess gift guide I put together for you with a couple of ideas to please most women! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 And don't forget, if you want a little bit of this, you really NEED to hop on over to yesterday's post.... just sayin... if you'd like to WIN a Marc Jacobs clutch and all.... then you GOTTA get yourself entered into my … [Read more...]
Winner Announced and Cheekbones
Good Monday Morning lovies! First of all tons of thanks to all of you who participated in this lovely giveaway from LuxeObjects. If you love beautiful things in your home, if you love giving gifts that are unique and fabby, then that is your place to go! For those who live in the OKC metro area, pop over to see this beautiful mom/daughter team. If you're not so close, click on their link to the side.... I know their online shopping is under … [Read more...]
The OP Life’s Black Friday Specials
Even though we spent Thanksgiving being thankful for all we have, 24 hours later we find ourselves as a society obsessed about getting MORE STUFF! HA! Anything wrong with THAT picture? Anyways, in line with this OBSESSION of getting THE BEST DEAL, here are a few shops that are offering some pretty good deals I thought I'd pass along your way! 1. For the gal who loves botanically based cosmetics, results oriented skin care, and amazing spa … [Read more...]
Ginger Citrus OH so good.
It's BAAAAAACK. Actually, it's been back since September 1st as part of Arbonne's holiday line that comes out every fall. But it won't be here for long. By the first week of December LAST year, it was SOLD OUT. This light, refreshing, yummy goodness to slather your body in. So rich, not greasy, and OH so good. I'm not one that goes crazy over body butters and scented body products, but this one is one to write home about. The name … [Read more...]
Protein Pancakes
Hi lovies! I'm always trying to be the good mommy, trying to come up with alternatives to feed them things they LIKE and things that are healthy at the same time.... and not be boring. So, here's a twist on regular pancakes that are YUMMY, super easy to make, and way healthier than regular pancakes. Before we begin, I have to admit that being raised by a Greek mom whose dad owned restaurants and he just "whipped up" meals for his customers, … [Read more...]
Butterfly Kisses
As dorky as it sounds, my mom and I love giving each other butterfly kisses. We flutter our eyelashes on each other's cheeks and giggle. My mom is my best friend, not always the case of course maybe 30 years ago, but, I donno what I'd do without her! Anyhoo, back to the butterfly kisses.... so you know that's with fluttering our eyelashes, right? I know I've always wanted long dreamy flappy eyelashes. I can't complain, they havent been … [Read more...]
Strong enough for a man, but perfect for a woman.
Washing our face. I wash mine every night before bed to take off my make up and then every morning in the shower when i have nothing on. I found the most AMAZING thing EVERRRRRRRRRRR I kid you NOT to wash my face with every morning. Let me tell you why first, then I will reveal it to you! 1. It's anti-aging. Love that. Gotta have that. If you're over your early twenties, you gotta be proactive on the whole staying-young thing. 2. It's … [Read more...]
Sun Worshipper
I LOVE the sun. WORSHIP the sun. SO bad for me, I know it. Of course, I never listened to my mom growing up, and as soon as I could drive, I was hitting the tanning beds! Now that I've entered a new decade of my life, I regret those days. But, I STILL worship the sun. No longer doing the beds, but when I'm on the beach for days at a time, I know I'm still that sun worshipper, but as I'm WISER now, I know I gotta protect myself. I am amazed … [Read more...]
The Nude Lip
No matter what the trends are and no matter what is HOT right now, I always wear what IIIII like and what I feel makes ME feel good... whether it's HOT or NOT. Of course I do want to look good, don't get me wrong, but if I feel GOOD in it, I'll wear it regardless and I'll OWN it! So lips.... i LOVE LOVE great lips! God blessed me with lips that I didn't have to pay for! lol! (nothing wrong with those that are paid for... just sayin!) Being … [Read more...]
