Hello lovelies! I thought this post might be helpful for anyone packing for a trip so I took a photo of everything I packed in my travel makeup bag. As you all know, I wear the same makeup daily, but I added a palette with 6 eye shadows (from MAC's Tartan Tales collection) that I could use to make a dramatic eye look if I needed to. Here's ...
Our 2010 Christmas Card from Shutterfly
I just realized I never shared how our 2010 Christmas card turned out---if you recall, I got them through the Shutterfly blogger promotion. I just love how they turned out and we got a lot of sweet compliments on them. (click to enlarge) What do you think? I used this picture because I liked that we weren't looking at the camera and the ...
Packing Update: New Additions & Questions About Hair Dryers & Travel
After reading through my comments and many message board comments about last night's packing adventure, I made a few adjustments to my suitcase while still maintaining the same amount of room. I eliminated:The sweater Candice lent to me---it was a teeny bit short on me and took up a lot of space so I decided to forgo it since I already have a lot ...
Packing for Paris: So Many Sweaters, So Little Room
Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post about PetsMart. I was saddened to hear additional feedback about negative grooming experiences there but I was also glad to read about some good ones. Like I said, not every groomer there is bad---but the overwhelming amount of bad experiences I've read about are what drive me to have the level of ...
PetsMart: Too Many Dogs Hurt—Speak Out About This Now!
I've never done a post like this, but something happened in my community recently which has rehashed some painful feelings for me and I'm so passionate about this issue that I need to share it. This morning I was reading a local news story about a woman who's dog died after she took it to the groomer at PetsMart (link to article here.) Here are ...
Weekend Shopping: Paris, Here I Come (Baby, It’s Cold Outside)
I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning to do a quick work thing where I had to be on-site somewhere. I wore a tee, my VS PINK thermal hoodie and my Zara jacket that I bought for our trip to Paris. Let's just say that being outside even for 5 minutes felt awful even though I was wearing layers. I finally came to terms with the fact that my lined ...
(Not) Wearing Makeup to the Gym
I've been going to the gym in the morning about twice a week. I wake up at 5:40 a.m., hobble to the bathroom with my eyes half-shut not quite understanding what's happening, brush my teeth, wash my face, throw on clothes and shoes, toss a water bottle in my gym bag and off I go. I know for a lot of women, not wearing makeup outside of the house ...
Ombre Hair: Here, There & Everywhere
Ombre hair has been such a huge trend for the past year. It's fresh, low-maintenance and oh-so-pretty. I unintentionally sort of have an ombre look happening when I grow my hair out. I typically dye my hair only every 4-5 months or so. So I let my natural mousy-brown roots grow out until they are a few inches long and then I get ...
Polka Dot Pretty (OOTD)
In between trying to wrap up some projects at work and getting in as many training sessions as I can, I know this week is going to be a busy one for me. I must admit that since I know I won't be working out for at least 9 days, I'm trying to pack in as many workouts as I can before we leave. I know I'll probably burn a ton of ...
Weekend Shopping: Charlotte Russe, Victoria’s Secret, ULTA
I did a little shopping today to use some coupons that were about to expire and also to find another hat for our trip that will cover my ears. EVERYTHING at Charlotte Russe was 50% off today! I couldn't believe it! I got this faux-fur collar sweater vest which is cute on its own or worn under a coat---you can let the fur part stick out ...