It's been awhile since I last shopped for jeans, but I know why so many women hate it... because I'm usually one of those women. Mention shopping and I get giddy, but add the words "bathing suit" or "jeans" to the sentence and my excitement turns to dread. The funny thing is, I used to be able to do it. In fact, I reveled in the hunt. The … [Read more...]
#ManicureMonday – Dior Vernis Mystic Magnetics
A fab beauty editor friend of mine was sweet enough to send me one of the hottest products to try... Mystic Magnetics nail lacquer from Dior! (Check out his publication, BEAUTY The Guide - it's stunning!) Dior Vernis Mystic Magnetics #802 Here's my freshman attempt at applying this cool new product. Despite my hands being ravaged by dryness … [Read more...]
If You’re Using An Umbrella, It Might As Well Be Cheeky! {Review + Giveaway}
When it rains, it pours – literally. And when you’re caught in a bad downpour, the thing you wish for most is a really good umbrella, right? (But not just any umbrella - a super stylish one!) Well, over the past few months we’ve had more rain than I care to think about, but when I went outside I knew that I would be just fine because I had a cute … [Read more...]
Fab Clothes for Active Kids – ivivva athletica
Even though the summer's only half over, I'm already planning for the new school year. My daughter will be starting full-day school soon and it's important to get ready with clothes that will move with her and stand up to her active day. But, if you've ever shopped with an opinionated six-year-old, you'll know how much of a challenge it is to find … [Read more...]
Manicure “Me” Time
I've written in the past about my nail-biting vice, and it has been a roller coaster of ups and downs since then. But I'm glad to say my nails are back in fine form and, I must admit, I love showing them off! I find that doing my nails helps keep me on the right track so I don't bite them. I'm also loving that my weekly self-manicure is a nice … [Read more...]
Fab Frugal Score!!
Just had to share this cool (costume jewelry) find... a local boutique had it on sale for only $12 - down from $29!! What a statement piece!! ♥♥♥ … [Read more...]
My Love Affair With Luxe Design Jewelry {Review & #Giveaway}
Luxe Design's "LOVE LOVE LOVE" necklace I love jewelry. In fact, I'm a jewelry addict. My stash consists of far too many pieces to be contained in a single (somewhat large, multi-level) jewelry box, and I'm always on the lookout for great new pieces to add to my collection. While I like all my jewelry, there are a few pieces that I wear daily. … [Read more...]
Second-hand Scores for My Post-Baby Body
Like many Moms out there, I have a wardrobe full of clothes in a myriad of sizes. There's the pre-pregnancy size, the post-pregnancy size and the somewhere-in-between size. The problem is, just when I started to get used to my current wardrobe, things changed. And by "things", I mean the size of my thighs and posterior. (Damn you, Halloween … [Read more...]