Today I decided to put together a Spring Nautical look inspired by my new bag! I love all the cute looks you can put together on Polyvore! Here is the look and check below for the links on where to pick up these cute pieces!
Xoxo,
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Outfit Inspiration : Michael Kors Stripe Hamilton
I mentioned in my last post that I am in love with my new Michael Kors bag! My husband surprised me with it a few days ago! Did I also mention that I have an amazing husband! He got me a few other goodies, but that one was my fav!
Today I decided to put together a Spring Nautical look inspired by my new bag! I love all the cute looks you can put together on Polyvore! Here is the look and check below for the links on where to pick up these cute pieces!
Today I decided to put together a Spring Nautical look inspired by my new bag! I love all the cute looks you can put together on Polyvore! Here is the look and check below for the links on where to pick up these cute pieces!
Monday, March 11, 2013
What a Month : Fun, Shopping, Vaca and more!
Whew! What a month! I have been so busy with life I haven't had time to blog! I must say I have missed everyone!
Over the last month I finally had a change to catch up on a little R & R and some quality time with my husband! We took a quick family vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC and had a blast! I also got a little shopping done! I will have an upcoming post on all my goodies soon!
Here is a few quick moments via instagram! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!
Our Fireplace in our Hotel (we had a two bedroom condo)
Our Hotel again
Family love!
Gone Fishing
Yummy! Crab legs from Joe's Crab shack!
Shark Bite
My love and I
These were a blast!
My new Michael Kors stripe Hamilton bag! Love it!
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Xoxo,
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Make A Statement
I love statement pieces! I am also a fan of adding sparkle, rhinestones, or glitz when you can. Sometimes it's not the best option to leave the house in head to toe sequins, but these items below are definitely a few fun options!
Check out a few of these great statement pieces. What are your favorites? Don't forget to check back soon for my Beauty Theory update! I can't wait to tell you all about it! If you missed the post you can read it here!
Check out a few of these great statement pieces. What are your favorites? Don't forget to check back soon for my Beauty Theory update! I can't wait to tell you all about it! If you missed the post you can read it here!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Testing a Theory : Coconut Oil and Beauty
I have heard so many wonderful benefits of using coconut oil. Its uses span from cooking and supplements to skin care and hair conditioning. I have only been using it occasionally since November of last year. I decided that I was going to test the theories of this magic oil.
I'm sure many of you have already heard of (or tried) coconut oil for one of many uses. If you have I would love to know what you use it for and the results! In the meantime here is my plan. I am going to stick to this for the next several weeks and will give you all a full update on the results.
Hair
In one of my recent posts I told you how I started using coconut oil for my hair. I just want you to know it is truly amazing! All you do is slather a decent amount into your hair and let it soak in. I usually leave it in for my entire shower and then wash as usual.
In addition to my research on the benefits of coconut oil I came across several hair care and beauty tips that I found super helpful! For years I have thrown my hair in a towel after getting out of the shower. Of course I know this isn't the best method for soaking up excess water, but I didn't really think about the damage it was causing my hair.
When you twist your wet hair into a towel or hair tie you cause breakage in the hair shaft. That can lead to further damage of hair and unmanageable locks. My new plan is to steer clear of this! It is also important not to harshly brush wet hair! Try to use a wide tooth comb to get out any tangles. I also use a heat protect spray before blow drying or using any heat styling.
My new plan is to use coconut oil regularly ( every other shampoo) and to absorb excess water I will separate my hair into about three small sections and lightly squeeze with the towel making sure not to twist and pull my hair! I have also been taking a biotin supplement which is know for aiding in hair and nail growth, as well as improvement of skins appearance.
Skin
I have combination skin. This means I have some areas that are normal and my T zone is a bit on the oily side. As a teenager I had very oily skin, but it has evened out. In my late twenties I started noticing frequent breakouts, and have still not found a miracle cure! I have tried everything on the market, so I decided that since none of those options worked it wouldn't hurt to try out this!
There have been several articles and blogs written about using coconut oil as a skincare product. I was a bit confused by this at first. Why would anyone with oily skin want to put oil on their skin? While reading up on all the facts I found that this oil is quickly absorbed and is a good oil. It does not leave your skin feeling "icky" or greasy. I tested this out for the first time yesterday, and guess what...they were right! Ha! I was quite happy about that.
In addition to this I read several articles on other skincare methods. My entire life I have washed my face at least twice a day, once in the morning then once at night. Several doctors and skincare specialists say that you shouldn't do this. Again I was blown away. The reason they say this is because if your skin is washed/cleansed before you go to sleep you will rejuvenate all your natural oils. This plumps skin and naturally fills wrinkles. Morning cleansing should just consist of splashing water of the face then patting dry. After that you should apply your moisturizer ( a dab of coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizer too) and makeup.
I really didn't know how I was going to feel about not washing my face in the morning. I hate the thought of oily skin. I tried this out yesterday and today. So far, so good. The water worked fine and I didn't have any excess oils. My husband also made a comment about how great my skin looked. In the two days I have done this I haven't had any new breakouts, and the ones I had are already going away.
For the next several weeks I will be using coconut oil with a dab of baking soda as my nightly facial cleanser. I am putting a hold on any other skincare products ...even my regular spot treatment creams. I am also skipping the morning scrubbing and will just stick to the water.
I have only done this for a total of two days, so I am quite curious if this is going to work. I want to see first hand if there are any improvements in my skin and hair. I've been on a mission to change several things in my life and this happened to pop up on the list. I'm excited to let everyone know how it turns out!
Hair
In one of my recent posts I told you how I started using coconut oil for my hair. I just want you to know it is truly amazing! All you do is slather a decent amount into your hair and let it soak in. I usually leave it in for my entire shower and then wash as usual.
In addition to my research on the benefits of coconut oil I came across several hair care and beauty tips that I found super helpful! For years I have thrown my hair in a towel after getting out of the shower. Of course I know this isn't the best method for soaking up excess water, but I didn't really think about the damage it was causing my hair.
When you twist your wet hair into a towel or hair tie you cause breakage in the hair shaft. That can lead to further damage of hair and unmanageable locks. My new plan is to steer clear of this! It is also important not to harshly brush wet hair! Try to use a wide tooth comb to get out any tangles. I also use a heat protect spray before blow drying or using any heat styling.
My new plan is to use coconut oil regularly ( every other shampoo) and to absorb excess water I will separate my hair into about three small sections and lightly squeeze with the towel making sure not to twist and pull my hair! I have also been taking a biotin supplement which is know for aiding in hair and nail growth, as well as improvement of skins appearance.
Skin
I have combination skin. This means I have some areas that are normal and my T zone is a bit on the oily side. As a teenager I had very oily skin, but it has evened out. In my late twenties I started noticing frequent breakouts, and have still not found a miracle cure! I have tried everything on the market, so I decided that since none of those options worked it wouldn't hurt to try out this!
There have been several articles and blogs written about using coconut oil as a skincare product. I was a bit confused by this at first. Why would anyone with oily skin want to put oil on their skin? While reading up on all the facts I found that this oil is quickly absorbed and is a good oil. It does not leave your skin feeling "icky" or greasy. I tested this out for the first time yesterday, and guess what...they were right! Ha! I was quite happy about that.
In addition to this I read several articles on other skincare methods. My entire life I have washed my face at least twice a day, once in the morning then once at night. Several doctors and skincare specialists say that you shouldn't do this. Again I was blown away. The reason they say this is because if your skin is washed/cleansed before you go to sleep you will rejuvenate all your natural oils. This plumps skin and naturally fills wrinkles. Morning cleansing should just consist of splashing water of the face then patting dry. After that you should apply your moisturizer ( a dab of coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizer too) and makeup.
I really didn't know how I was going to feel about not washing my face in the morning. I hate the thought of oily skin. I tried this out yesterday and today. So far, so good. The water worked fine and I didn't have any excess oils. My husband also made a comment about how great my skin looked. In the two days I have done this I haven't had any new breakouts, and the ones I had are already going away.
For the next several weeks I will be using coconut oil with a dab of baking soda as my nightly facial cleanser. I am putting a hold on any other skincare products ...even my regular spot treatment creams. I am also skipping the morning scrubbing and will just stick to the water.
I have only done this for a total of two days, so I am quite curious if this is going to work. I want to see first hand if there are any improvements in my skin and hair. I've been on a mission to change several things in my life and this happened to pop up on the list. I'm excited to let everyone know how it turns out!
Xoxo,
Friday, January 25, 2013
This Week
This week has been super busy! I haven't had five minutes to relax! I hope to have some down time this weekend. I might catch up on some reading! Here are a few photos from my week!
The kiddos at Golden Coral eating cotton candy and being silly!
Way too early to be up and out! This was Monday.
Monday proved to be a success. We ended up buying a car. I must say I love it!
Penny riding in the new car. She loved it too!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Xoxo,
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Dress to Impress : Dark Teal and Black
I love this dress!
Paired with a great pair of strappy heels and the right amount of sparkles you have a perfect date outfit! I love the deep teal green shade and the black color blocking detail on the dress. It has a sweetheart neckline and is the perfect length to be both sweet and sexy! What do you think of this date night look?
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Beautiful Bedrooms
I woke up at 2:45am and could not go back to sleep! I tossed and turned then stared at the ceiling for over an hour. I knew I wasn't going to be able to drift back into dream land, so I decided I should do something productive.
So far I have managed to do a oil treatment on my hair, scrub the bathtub, clean the bathroom, mop the floors, give myself a mini facial, and get a little work done. It is now 6:30am and everyone else is sound asleep. That means it's still quiet!
While laying here trying to force myself to get sleepy I came across these really great bedrooms! I'm thinking of doing an overhaul on ours. I have been leaning towards a beautiful shade of teal blue. I will keep you posted on that. In the meantime check out these great rooms!
So far I have managed to do a oil treatment on my hair, scrub the bathtub, clean the bathroom, mop the floors, give myself a mini facial, and get a little work done. It is now 6:30am and everyone else is sound asleep. That means it's still quiet!
While laying here trying to force myself to get sleepy I came across these really great bedrooms! I'm thinking of doing an overhaul on ours. I have been leaning towards a beautiful shade of teal blue. I will keep you posted on that. In the meantime check out these great rooms!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Latest from NARS : Free Shipping and New Collection
I just wanted to give you a quick sneak peek of the Spring 2013 line from NARS! They have some really great new shades that you are going to love! Shop now and get Free Shipping on your order!
Check out some of these great products! I love these colors!
Visit the NARS website today for Free Shipping and some great new products! Click the link below for more details!
Happy Shopping!!
Xoxo,
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