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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Dry-Shop
Who doesn't love great hair? And great hair that last beyond the day you style it? Meet the "blow out" experience and then some, I introduce you to the Dry- Shop. I came across this fun unique place BEFORE they opened, and I reached out to Emily, the owner, and said OMG your shop is the COOLEST shop ever (just by the fun pictures and tagline and marketing they had)! (because that's how I roll... that shy gal that I am!) If … [Read more...]
The Side Swept Pony
Looking for something different for your "second day hair" or "don't know what to do with my hair today hair"? Try this! via The side pony. I love it because it's SO easy to do, it's supposed to look messy (for a casual, running-around-town look), so there's no need for "perfection". Whew! via via What do you think? Are you going to try this pony? And, I'll let you in on a little … [Read more...]
Whiter Teeth
This is one of those simple posts that makes you say WOW how simple is that. Truly it is, and I didn't realize I was doing it until so many people had pointed out my teeth to me. I have never had them professionally whitened. Had used white strips LOOOOOONG ago, like really LONG ago. So that's not what the key is to this simple easy beauty secret that ANYONE can use, literally ANYONE. Are you ready? My toothpaste that I feel gets the job … [Read more...]
Real Beauty
Seriously, if you have just a few minutes, you really ought to take a look at this. Get ready to be moved. http://youtu.be/XpaOjMXyJGk See, here's the deal. I've ALWAYS had issues like these. I can't say I don't still. I think that's why it has taken me so long to begin doing fashion posts (of myself), and I still am quite uncomfortable doing them because of my fear of how I think I look for the most part. But I'm slowly … [Read more...]
Natural Nail Dilemma
One thing I've been blessed with most of my life is healthy strong nails. Never had I had to wear artificial nails, wraps, tips, or anything like that of the sort... well, with the exception of the time that forced me to use press on. Yes. I did say PRESS ON. Which brings me to my dilemma and I want feedback from my readers and all you nail girls out there, k? So, rewind a few years ago to the coming out of Shellac and Gelish nails. … [Read more...]
Launching Honestly Margo
Today is a special day. I'm officially coming out with it. And I'm SO proud and excited.... Meet Margo! 12 year old dreamer, fun girl, driven, passionate, and entrepreneur. Margo is the creator and founder of Honestly Margo, a new beauty brand offering all natural lip balm. (cute video you might like by the way!) From a young girl, she has always been pursuing SOMETHING. What that SOMETHING was was yet to be discovered, at least until … [Read more...]
