Saturday, May 4, 2013

Stuck in a Rut...

When I first started this blog, my main reason was to "find my style"or get some style :)  I was looking at a post I did a few days ago, a collective haul and realized that the majority of the clothes I buy or have in my closet are black or white, or black and white.

I have always been into fashion, thrifting, shopping and beauty products.  So now, I need to start adding color to my wardrobe.  Plus, I'm thinking of cutting my hair short.....Eeek!  Right now, it's about to my waist and so thick it gives me headaches to wear it up, but it's too heavy to wear it down.  So those are my two goals for this year, cut my hair and start changing my wardrobe by adding more color.

Here are a few hairstyles I've picked out that I would like to try:









Or I could stay with my longer hair, but of course get the dry ends cut off.  Plus get some of my layers back and maybe add bangs, so maybe something like this:





I don't have any recent pictures of me, but here's the hairstyle I've basically worn for the last 10 years, both shoulder length and to the middle of my back.  I believe this picture below was taken in 2005:


This picture below was taken in 2009, when I just let my hair go due to an illness:


And this was the last picture taken of me in 2011:


This is what it basically looks like now, but a little longer, way longer layers and not quite as healthy.

Any ideas?  

I used to have a heart shaped face, but due to recent weight gain my face is now more round.  I would love any feedback to help me make my decision :)

Friday, May 3, 2013

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Essie 2013 Summer Collection



I was at Target the other day and I had a $2.00 coupon for an Essie polish.  There are so many pretty colors right now, it was a hard decision.  Then I found this color, the only one I might add, sitting behind another polish.  Now I bought this on 4/29/13 and I was going to wait until Monday to do a review, but I just found out this color is from the 2013 Summer Collection and is due for release on 5/1/13!  Someone at Target messed up and put one of them out a few days too early!  I found out some bloggers go this collection in their PR kit, but were not allowed to put it online until 5/1/13.  



Anyway....I just thought I would share that with you :)  The color is called Naughty Nautical and I love the richness of it. It's more green than blue, so I would call it a shimmery blue/green color.  The collection has 6 colors and 5 out of 6 have shimmer.  They are beautiful from what I've seen online.  


With the coupon, I only paid $5.59 and that's not bad for a brand new collection since they are normally $10.59.  Sorry for the quick polish application, after I did the pictures my camera picked up some mistakes, but I just wanted to get it on and show you fast!  Happy Wednesday!!

Monday, April 29, 2013

Manicure Monday: Pinks!


Happy Monday!  So today I'm reviewing 3 nail polishes and no I don't have three hands ;)


Yes, I have feet!  This polish came in my Shoedazzle Package when I ordered shoes.  It's called "Dazzle Me Pink".  I like this polish, it goes on smooth and I know in the picture it almost looks orange, but it's a reddish/pink.  



First let me apologize for my camera and the colors that didn't come out like they really are.  I waited too long to take them and the lighting just wasn't right.  I tried to color correct on the computer but I just couldn't get it right.


I thought I would alternate two different pinks on my hands today. 


The light pink is Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip in "Pink Promise".  They cover everything in their name of the polish except bubble free!  Unfortunately, the light pink bubbled on all nails as you will see in the pictures.  I'm not very happy with this one at all!



Moving on to the darker pink.....


This color is beautiful!  But again the pictures really came out bad today...sorry.  This polish is by Avon and is called Strawberry.  It's a gorgeous berry color that went on very smooth.



I'll probably have this polish off by tonite :)  Love the Avon, but do not like the Sally Diamond Strength.  Oh, prices....The Shoedazzle came as a free gift, the Avon was $2.99 and the Sally Hansen was $4.99.  Hope you guys have a great Monday!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Small Collective Haul


Hi!  Hope your having a great weekend so far!  In the past 6 months or so I've picked up a few things here and there from Thrift Stores and other stores.  So I thought I would share them with you!

The following are from thrift stores:

SAVERS
GAP Tank Top - $3.99
WORTHINGTON Crop Cardigan - $4.99

Look at the beautiful beading on this sweater!



CHICO'S Sheer B/W Polka Dot Blouse - $ 10.49



GUESS Clutch Bag - $3.49


WORTHINGTON  Blouse - $3.99



Blue Statement Necklace - $3.99


Owl Pendant Necklace - $3.99

EBAY



CASUAL CORNER Chambray Shirt - $ .25
Yes, you read it right twenty five cents!

FLEA MARKET


ISAAC MIZRAHI Sheer Polka Dot Tank - $2.00!!


WHITE HOUSE/BLACK MARKET Lace Tank - $1.00!!

TARGET






I told Chris I have been looking for a pair of black flats and the sweet guy that he is, came home with these for me :)







Reversible Gold & Silver Belt

MARSHALL'S


EXPRESSIONS NYC Clutch Bag - $14.99 


MMS Clutch Bag or Chain - On clearance for $3.00!!


MICHAEL KORS Blouse 


CHAUS Blouse


TAHARI Blouse


FRANCO SARTO Wedges - Clearance $19.99



Sorry I can't find my receipt for a lot of the clothes for prices, so I left them blank. 
That's my collective haul from the past 6 months or so.  Hope you enjoyed and have a great weekend!