Girly Stocking Stuffers

December 20, 2010 by

I definitely wouldn’t mind any of these showing up in my stocking this year!!

  1. Pinwheel Hairpins, It’s Beaded Bliss Etsy Shop-I’ve been loving on hairpins lately and I’m loving on these turquoise ones.
  2. Ped Egg, Amazon-I’ve always wanted to try this thing!!
  3. Japanese Decoration Tape, Uncommon Goods-I think this would be super cute to have when you wrap something in just brown kraft paper.
  4. Leather Keyring, Exposures-I need a new key ring and what better than to carry around a pic of the kiddo.
  5. OPI Cuticle Oil to Go, Amazon-I always leave cuticle oil in my car so I can do a mini mani at a stop light.  This would make things super easy.
  6. Round Pill Box, Target-I need a pill box to keep vitamins and tylenol in my purse.
  7. Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick, L ‘Occitane-my all time favorite lip balm.
  8. Oxo Good Grips Travel Mug, Amazon-the most amazing travel mug ever.  Never leaks, ever.  My husband generally fight over who uses this mug because we only have one.
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Purple People Eater

May 20, 2010 by

I have never really been a pink type of girl. I like pink, but I don’t LOVE pink. When I was little, my favorite color was purple. I wanted purple everything. My first car was even purple (no idea what I was thinking) So, purple is still near and dear to my heart. Purple looks great accented with oranges or greens and my personal fav turquoise!

  1. Forever21, Origami Dress
  2. Amazon, OPI Funky Dunkey
  3. Old Navy, Printed Flip Flops
  4. Target, Covergirl Eye Enhancer Purple Pop
  5. Charlotte Russe, Patent Rosette Wedges
  6. Charlotte Russe, Embroidered Smocked Tube Top
  7. Walmart, Womens Smocked Blouson Top
  8. Chadwicks, Tiered Knit Dress
  9. Newport News, Pleated Knee Length Skirt
  10. Motherhood Maternity, Sleeveless Screen Print Maxi Dress
  11. Target, Twist Polka Dot Swimwear
  12. Target, Merona Croco Clutch
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Spring Nail Colors

May 10, 2010 by

Currently loving on these nail colors to welcome Spring! (Well, it’s been feeling more like Summer in Houston, but you get the gist…)

  1. Essie, Splash of Grenadine
  2. OPI, Ladies & Magenta-men
  3. OPI, Down Out in Deco
  4. OPI, OPI on Collins Ave
  5. Essie, Pillow Talk
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Sporty Spice Spring Collection, Bring On The Heat!!!

January 25, 2010 by

I’m ready for the sun.  Not alot of stores have gone completely tank top, sandals and shorts, but I am definitely ready for a little spring in my step.  Here are a few pieces and items that I plan on adding to my collection.

  1. Francesca’s Hoodie – if it has a hoodie, put my name on it.  These are thin and colorful.  Totally getting it.
  2. Tulle Jacket – because I like to run my AC right about 80 degrees, I will still need something to cover myself through the next few months.  Too cute.  On another note, I have also realized that I am an addict of this sites Tulle’s Day sales.  I racked in 5 nice peices for about 25.00 (including shipping).  You should defintely join their mailing list if you aren’t on it already to cash in on the saving.  Der was in on the last sale too and raked it in as well.  It’s also fun to call random days ‘Tulle’s Day’, I owe that site for that as well!
  3. Roxy Tank – because its cute.  That is all.
  4. Opi  –  Done out in Deco – I own this color already, so I am ahead of game on this one.  I love it because its a  purple nail color, but not completely offensive.  There is a very fine line there ladies.  Very fine.
  5. Old Navy Cargos – am I too old to wear these?  Probably.  Will they flatter my figure?  Most likely not.  Are they badass because they have tiny little paint splatters on them? Hellz yes.
  6. Fossil Crossbody – as long as my obession with cross body bags doesn’t turn to fanny packs, I think the tipsy girls will still dig my style.  I can’t decide if I need this one in red or pink?
  7. Simple Slippers – I’ll need these for when I feel like wearing red seude shoes.  I don’t know about ya’ll but that may just be every day for me.
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O.P.I.Love You

November 30, 2009 by

As a lifetime nailbiter, I find myself getting constant manicures just to prevent my finger tips from looking like gnarled, peeling numbs. Since I have picked up this manicure habit, I have fallen head over heels with O.P.I. Nail Color. The names are funky and there is a shade for every mood or occasion.

  1. Bubble Bath: This is the shade I wore on my wedding day. The perfect neutral pink to make you look like you have perfect nails without even trying.
  2. Lincoln Park at Midnight: My perfect funky fall color for when I’m feeling a little RockStarish. Its a deep, deep burgundy purple and cool as a fan.
  3. Vodka & Caviar: Sassy red for when I want to bring out my inner pin up girl.
  4. Mod About You: This is a lighter, whiter based neutral pink, but it’s a little more funky because it is shockingly lighter than my chalk-like fair complexion.
  5. You Don’t Know Jacques!: This is my newest shade in rotation, from the Frances Collection. I wanted something neutral, but not pink. I get so many compliments on this shade when I wear it…it’s kind of a brownish taupe-gray.

For The Holiday season I think I’m going to go with 6. Smitten with Mittens or           7. Sapphire in the Snow. What’s your favorite O.P.I. shade?

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Nail Emergency? A Mini Mani!

November 24, 2009 by

If you are like me, you’ve run out of time to get a manicure in before Thanksgiving.  So I’m going to share with you a little secret combo that will get your nails in decent shape in no time.

ak-mini mani

Brush the OPI oil all along your nail bed, rub that in. Take the Aquaphor lip treatment and dab it at the base of each fingernail, rub that all around.  Then finish everything off with a little squeeze of the Neutrogena Fast Absorbing Hand Lotion.  That’s it!  It’s super quick and it’ll have your fingers looking 1000% better in no time.  I also keep these items in my car* or purse so that if I’m out and about and in need of some nail resuscitation.

*all steps can be completed sitting at a red light (TRUE STORY)

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