Happy 4th of July everyone! Today officially marks not only the beginning of summer, but many, many weekend trips to the shore. Personally, I don't own a shore house nor do we spend our weekends there; but I've made enough travels in my current lifetime to know that packing less is more!
So for all you proud American beauties, I'm narrowing down your packing (as far as clothing) right here! Get a pen and paper handy, this is your go-to check list:
1. Chic Glasses
Protect your eyes from squinting and crows feet with a pair of chic glasses, oversized and with a brown tint in them.
2. Versatile Sandals
And by this, I don't mean 32 pairs as "just in case" back up sandals. Think wisely, a pair for the sandy beach and maybe another pair for taking a walk down the boardwalk.
3. White Tank
There is no better top like the perfect white tank! When you are most stuck of what you're going to pair a bottom with, a white top will never, ever fail you!
4. Light weight jeans
Because jeans are not only casual anymore. These days you dress them up or down, you'll be rocking denim either way.
5. A Straw Tote
It's not only to pack your beach towel and sunscreen. Straw Totes are great evening carry-ons and look great with...
6. The perfect summer dress!
Their has to be that perfect dress you just cannot wait to wear this summer! And while your bringing your versatile sandals...you also have the option of dressing up your style with...
7. Nude Heels
They just elongate your legs and after being in the sun all day, you'll have that perfect glow and tan that will just stand out in such a way that your look is worth a million bucks!
8. The classic skirt
And if summer dresses are not our thing, your other option is that classic skirt. No matter what you pair it with, a classic skirt will always stay classic!
9. Lightweight Jacket
Finally, don't forget to add a lightweight jacket or cardigan for the chilly evenings by the water.
Well, here it is ladies! Your weekend checklist! Also, bare in mind that many of these items are nice to mix and match with. Use your imagination, put different looks together and enjoy your weekend rather than stressing about what you pack!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Summer makeover...from drab to FAB!
Yes! Summer has officially arrived! Let the makeovers begin!
Sunny days are so motivating to throw on a pair of sneakers and take a walk around your block getting as much cardio exercise. Summer's about getting fit! So save your gym allowance this summer and enjoy the great outdoors!
You'll need every dollar you don't spend at the gym to buy a new wardrobe! Changing your style and finding new flattering clothes will increase your confidence ad keep you up to date on the latest fashions.
Summer's also a great opportunity to eat right and drink plenty of water. Salads have never been crispier and juicier in the summer time to me! Eat plenty of protein and pair it with a side salad, or veggies. The energy you'll get from this is unbelievable!
Time for a new skin care routine! Just as season's change, so should your skin's moisturizers. Wash and exfoliate daily, and look for a lighter textured moisturizer this warmer season as your skin will tend to be more on the oily side under warmer weather.
Finally, getting a haircut is really fun way to change your style and is healthy for your hair too!
Turn your look from drab to FAB this summer for your own good and self confidence! Most importantly, wear a SMILE every day! That's your best accoutrement!
Sunny days are so motivating to throw on a pair of sneakers and take a walk around your block getting as much cardio exercise. Summer's about getting fit! So save your gym allowance this summer and enjoy the great outdoors!
You'll need every dollar you don't spend at the gym to buy a new wardrobe! Changing your style and finding new flattering clothes will increase your confidence ad keep you up to date on the latest fashions.
Summer's also a great opportunity to eat right and drink plenty of water. Salads have never been crispier and juicier in the summer time to me! Eat plenty of protein and pair it with a side salad, or veggies. The energy you'll get from this is unbelievable!
Time for a new skin care routine! Just as season's change, so should your skin's moisturizers. Wash and exfoliate daily, and look for a lighter textured moisturizer this warmer season as your skin will tend to be more on the oily side under warmer weather.
Finally, getting a haircut is really fun way to change your style and is healthy for your hair too!
Turn your look from drab to FAB this summer for your own good and self confidence! Most importantly, wear a SMILE every day! That's your best accoutrement!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Slow and steady wins the shave…
Ah
yes! Summer has fast approached us. We’re longing everyday to wear our dresses
and skirts and plan a weekend at the beach. But, like most women, you probably
hate shaving. And the worst part is that just when you think you’re done,
you’re out of the shower and realize you’ve missed a spot or find yourself
bleeding around the ankles. Or maybe you notice hair on your big toe…Ugh!
Regardless the process, here are some ways to help you shave safely and
effectively and probably even shave LESS!
Step
One
Begin
with a good razor. Personally, I like a man’s razor. Gillette Fusion with Aloe.
A man’s razor has razors for a closer shave and that’s what I’m looking for,
especially on my legs!
Step
Two
Exfoliating.
By
exfoliating, you are removing the dead skin cells so that the small hairs are
exposed! And you don’t need to buy any fancy creams or whip up a complicated
remedy. Just bring a tablespoon of salt or sugar with you next time you shower,
and rub this against your legs.
Step Three
Ditch the soap! Instead, after exfoliating, try using some body oil. I like
to lather my entire body in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel in Aloe. It
will not only give you a smoother shave, but your legs will have a natural
shine of pure moisture when you’re done!
Step Four
Know the direction you’re shaving. Instead of shaving in the direction of
your hairs, try shaving against them. So, begin at the ankle and move your way
up toward your knee. And ladies, it’s not a race!Sunday, June 16, 2013
A closet full of clothes...but I have nothing to wear!
As a mom of two, my days and thoughts are now spent on planning and thinking ahead. Always. From what are we going to eat...to WHAT ARE WE GOING TO WEAR!
With Father's Day being today (Happy Father's day ladies btw), aside from thinking what I can buy my husband, and managing my morning so we're out of the house and in time for our brunch reservations, I'm trying to put an outfit together in my head as I'm feeding the little guy his bottle.
"I like the outfit I had on yesterday. Skinny jeans and a black top...maybe I would throw on some wedges though since we're having lunch out today, oh wait...I just bought all these new tops! Oh and that chevron sun dress? Maybe I'll wear THAT instead...but we have all summer, I'm sure they'll be more occasions. Ok, I'll wear the jeans but maybe with a different top. Let me get some use out of the size 10 skinny jeans for what it's worth..."
Here's something you should know about me: if I've worn it once, chances are, you may never see me wear it again. Call me cliché or snobby or materialistic, I have this weird idea that because I remember events and people by the clothes they were wearing, others do too. This is why it's a battle for me trying to look the best that I can and not spend a fortune on clothes...every week! And also, my ass use to be a size 3 so until I loose this baby weight, I'm challenged a little bit more now.
Here's what I've concluded: mix & match! Changing up a pair of jeans from flats to wedges and tops from T's, short sleeve, long sleeve, sleeveless to throwing a cardigan over a tank top, belt no belt...will change your entire look completely!
There's no reason why this new top you bought can't be worn underneath a lightweight jacket after you've worn it with a hot pair of jeans...last week. Dress it UP with high wedges or dress it DOWN with cute flat sandals. And don't forget, always accessorize with big jewelry to bring out a whole new style to your outfit!
Can any of you relate or am I just cray-cray?!
With Father's Day being today (Happy Father's day ladies btw), aside from thinking what I can buy my husband, and managing my morning so we're out of the house and in time for our brunch reservations, I'm trying to put an outfit together in my head as I'm feeding the little guy his bottle.
"I like the outfit I had on yesterday. Skinny jeans and a black top...maybe I would throw on some wedges though since we're having lunch out today, oh wait...I just bought all these new tops! Oh and that chevron sun dress? Maybe I'll wear THAT instead...but we have all summer, I'm sure they'll be more occasions. Ok, I'll wear the jeans but maybe with a different top. Let me get some use out of the size 10 skinny jeans for what it's worth..."
Here's something you should know about me: if I've worn it once, chances are, you may never see me wear it again. Call me cliché or snobby or materialistic, I have this weird idea that because I remember events and people by the clothes they were wearing, others do too. This is why it's a battle for me trying to look the best that I can and not spend a fortune on clothes...every week! And also, my ass use to be a size 3 so until I loose this baby weight, I'm challenged a little bit more now.
Here's what I've concluded: mix & match! Changing up a pair of jeans from flats to wedges and tops from T's, short sleeve, long sleeve, sleeveless to throwing a cardigan over a tank top, belt no belt...will change your entire look completely!
There's no reason why this new top you bought can't be worn underneath a lightweight jacket after you've worn it with a hot pair of jeans...last week. Dress it UP with high wedges or dress it DOWN with cute flat sandals. And don't forget, always accessorize with big jewelry to bring out a whole new style to your outfit!
Can any of you relate or am I just cray-cray?!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
For your face? Really?!
A real girly-girl who loves makeup will go to many lengths to try new things!
A recent discovery of mine has been the Blending Sponge. So, I bought it to see what the hype was about. I hurried it out of it's packaging, began dabbing it into my foundation and thought it would smoothly work its magic onto my face...WRONG!
At first, I didn't get it. I've been trying this precision blender sponge all week and I only find myself hurting my face!
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It's unabsorbing and hard and the best way it works is when I push it hard to my skin to get a smooth finish. However, the best part of this product is the tip where I can go underneath and in the crease of my eyes and the creases of my nose.
It is then when I had my "ah-ha!" moment and realized...don't you dampen sponges? See my "How To Use A Precision Blending Sponge" below:
A recent discovery of mine has been the Blending Sponge. So, I bought it to see what the hype was about. I hurried it out of it's packaging, began dabbing it into my foundation and thought it would smoothly work its magic onto my face...WRONG!
At first, I didn't get it. I've been trying this precision blender sponge all week and I only find myself hurting my face!
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It is then when I had my "ah-ha!" moment and realized...don't you dampen sponges? See my "How To Use A Precision Blending Sponge" below:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Do you rock Class?
Classy: An adjective. Meaning very stylish and elegant, not crude or misgusting or dirty or depressing; a deeper, more meaningful word for 'cool'. Prestige and high quality. ~definition by the Urban Dictionary.
Do you rock class? You don't have to own a very expensive item to show you have class. Class is not only in what your wear, it's about who you are. How you carry yourself, how you work what you own including your attitude and personality.
It's being in tune with the latest trends without being over the top gaudy. Simple and sophisticated. Making a $10 top look like a million bucks because you carry yourself like a lady.
Has anyone ever told you that you lack class? Being elegant and stylish comes in so many shapes and forms. It's in the way you talk, the way you walk. Your expressed opinions show class. Your maturity shows class. Your void to drama and cliché's shows class. Back straight, head high is what I always say.
Know your worth and never forget it. We're all jewels and God's children. I've learned the hard way to speak when spoken to and just answer the questions asked. No need to go into detail about aspects of your life, now matter how big or little the topic might be. Learn to "smile and nod", be cordial but direct. Always choose your words carefully when expressing an opinion, we're not all the same, people will always twist your words according to how THEY heard it.
That, to me, is CLASS.
Do you rock class? You don't have to own a very expensive item to show you have class. Class is not only in what your wear, it's about who you are. How you carry yourself, how you work what you own including your attitude and personality.
It's being in tune with the latest trends without being over the top gaudy. Simple and sophisticated. Making a $10 top look like a million bucks because you carry yourself like a lady.
Has anyone ever told you that you lack class? Being elegant and stylish comes in so many shapes and forms. It's in the way you talk, the way you walk. Your expressed opinions show class. Your maturity shows class. Your void to drama and cliché's shows class. Back straight, head high is what I always say.
Know your worth and never forget it. We're all jewels and God's children. I've learned the hard way to speak when spoken to and just answer the questions asked. No need to go into detail about aspects of your life, now matter how big or little the topic might be. Learn to "smile and nod", be cordial but direct. Always choose your words carefully when expressing an opinion, we're not all the same, people will always twist your words according to how THEY heard it.
That, to me, is CLASS.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Narcissism: Surving the Self Involved
A self-help book of as little as 100 pages by Meredith Resnick.
"(Hurt) encounters with a person who lacks empathy for us is painful" a quote in this book that hits the spot when you are dealing with a narcissist. I could never find the word for this type of behavior until now.
I always could describe it: when someone attacks you of being something you are NOT. A narcissist is sadly a disease of a self-loathing person who is reflecting all their negativity on you.
Have you ever been in an argument with someone and wondered as you listened to them be-little you "are you insane?". It's like they are taking the words straight out of your thoughts and saying them to your face when in fact, they should be looking in the mirror confronting themselves.
A narcissist will appear too good to be true one minute, and completely cold and distant the next. I find it quite sad that a person with this ugly behavior cannot find complete fulfillment in their lives. There's an old saying "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me"; a narcissist will call YOU negative, they will say YOU have mental problems and that YOU are the one with the insecurities, but the truth is, it is THIS person (not YOU) who is negative, insecure and mentally dysfunctional. This is a disorder in a person that will drive everyone crazy-except the person who has it. It's not that they are completely in love with themselves, its actually the complete opposite: it's the IMAGE of thyself.
What is the point really of owning a beautiful house, car or the most expensive designer bags, shoes, clothes if you cannot maintain, cherish and value these things? Things. Materials. False self = narcissism. It's not just the picture you draw, it's what's behind it that matters.
Unfortunately these people lack the ability to love at all. If you're a compassionate person, show empathy towards a person like this as they are deeply lonely, needy and disown feelings from themselves consciously and unconsciously.
"I'm sorry" are two letter words that may be appropriate at the time, but if they are not believed and felt, they mean: nothing. Do not give in to the words or acts of a narcissist. They will find ways to hurt you because of their own insecurities and unhappiness within themselves. They will strive for success and power, and are not compassionate when they've kicked you to the ground and stepped over you. They will say their sorry and you may forgive, but you can never forget.
REAL EYES recognize REAL LIES ~unknown
Believe that their is a greater power out there, that you are here living and breathing and not a THING checked off someones "to-do" list. Respect yourself enough to free your mind, body and spirit from someone who takes you down when all you want to do is help them up.
"Sometimes, people try to expose what's wrong with you, because they can't handle what's right about you" ~lessons learned in life.
I'm done.
"(Hurt) encounters with a person who lacks empathy for us is painful" a quote in this book that hits the spot when you are dealing with a narcissist. I could never find the word for this type of behavior until now.
I always could describe it: when someone attacks you of being something you are NOT. A narcissist is sadly a disease of a self-loathing person who is reflecting all their negativity on you.
Have you ever been in an argument with someone and wondered as you listened to them be-little you "are you insane?". It's like they are taking the words straight out of your thoughts and saying them to your face when in fact, they should be looking in the mirror confronting themselves.
A narcissist will appear too good to be true one minute, and completely cold and distant the next. I find it quite sad that a person with this ugly behavior cannot find complete fulfillment in their lives. There's an old saying "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me"; a narcissist will call YOU negative, they will say YOU have mental problems and that YOU are the one with the insecurities, but the truth is, it is THIS person (not YOU) who is negative, insecure and mentally dysfunctional. This is a disorder in a person that will drive everyone crazy-except the person who has it. It's not that they are completely in love with themselves, its actually the complete opposite: it's the IMAGE of thyself.
What is the point really of owning a beautiful house, car or the most expensive designer bags, shoes, clothes if you cannot maintain, cherish and value these things? Things. Materials. False self = narcissism. It's not just the picture you draw, it's what's behind it that matters.
Unfortunately these people lack the ability to love at all. If you're a compassionate person, show empathy towards a person like this as they are deeply lonely, needy and disown feelings from themselves consciously and unconsciously.
"I'm sorry" are two letter words that may be appropriate at the time, but if they are not believed and felt, they mean: nothing. Do not give in to the words or acts of a narcissist. They will find ways to hurt you because of their own insecurities and unhappiness within themselves. They will strive for success and power, and are not compassionate when they've kicked you to the ground and stepped over you. They will say their sorry and you may forgive, but you can never forget.
REAL EYES recognize REAL LIES ~unknown
Believe that their is a greater power out there, that you are here living and breathing and not a THING checked off someones "to-do" list. Respect yourself enough to free your mind, body and spirit from someone who takes you down when all you want to do is help them up.
"Sometimes, people try to expose what's wrong with you, because they can't handle what's right about you" ~lessons learned in life.
I'm done.
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