Elle Magazine's January issue featured an entire section about "making better" (instead of the dreaded "making-over".)I thought this was a really positive message- because after all, most women want to be true to who they are when making improvements, not made-over into someone they hardly recognize.I admittedly got sucked-in by the ads promoting ...
Merry Christmas- Doggie Snuggies, Flip Camcorder & More!
Just a quick note to say that I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!Our baby Lulu got a special gift this year...That's right- Lulu is sporting his very own doggie Snuggie!As for me, I was lucky enough to get a Sonicare toothbrush (I already had an Oral-B but wanted and upgrade) and my husband surprised me with a Flip HD camera. I'm going to ...
Rodarte for Target: Hello Gorgeous, Girly Bikinis
Hello lovelies! I'm going to sort of do this post in reverse and first discuss some recent (as recent as today) purchases.I've been looking for a casual zip-up to wear to pilates, the gym etc. I have a really nice Lulu Lemon zip-up that's made of their special fabric, but I wanted something soft and comfy.I went to the Banana Republic at Highland ...
Sorry I’ve been MIA…
But it's all for a good cause, I promise. I've had the privilege of working on an amazing project called Strides Across Texas. Last January, a radio DJ here in Houston (Kevin Kline) decided to train for an entire year to run a nearly 500- mile, 13-day ultramarathon across Texas to raise awareness about pediatric cancer, and to raise money for ...
OOTD: Pretty Purple
This was my OOTD from last Tuesday. These candids were taken at a work event which is why my expression looks kind of...blank.Top- J.Crew; Skirt-Forever 21; Sweater-New York & Co. You can also kind of see how I wear my hair on the daily. Down, blown-out and the front part pinned away from my face a bit (my hair will not stay away from my face ...
Bad Beauty Habits: Spill Em’
The title says it all- we all have them, just look at Sex and the City's famous "Secret Single Behavior" episode.So, what are my bad beauty habits? Where to start?1. I totally pick at my cuticles.Likeallthetime. I have done this since I was young. When I'm stressed or anxious (or bored) I pick at my cuticles. It makes them look awful, it's ...
Motivation Mondays- A Personal Training Experience
I know I haven't done "Motivational Mondays" in forever. One of my friends is in the midst of myweddingisamonthaway hardcore wedding planning, so I've forgiven her lateness with her responses (I promise they will be totally worth it when I do post them!)So today, I'm going to talk about the progress I've been making with my fitness. Granted, I ...
Tsk Tsk: A Messy Closet Clean-Up Story
I am obsessed with my closet. I want it to look like a pretty display case for all of my clothes. I feel my clothes deserve to be stored in a lovely, organized closet.Sometimes when I'm busy, my closet turns into a disaster. My poor husband usually just leaves it alone, because I have a "system" of how I hang and organize everything, and he ...
Weekend Haul: Deals I Just Couldn’t Resist
Hello my lovely readers! I've been posting like crazy today to catch up on some of the posts I should have posted last week. Before I begin my weekend haul, I wanted to post pics of the gorgeous beach bag I got on Black Friday from Zingara for our upcoming vacation.Isn't it gorgeous? I absolutely fell for the pretty purple color and leather ...
OOTD: Charlotte Ronson for JC Penny Dress
I posted a few weekends ago about an adorable dress I got by Charlotte Ronson for JC Penny. Well, here is what is looks like, on:Tights- Hue @ Macy's; Necklace- Forever 21, Sweater- New York & Co.; Belt- Forever 21And here was my eye makeup- MAC's "Satin Taupe" on my lids with NARS' multiple in "Luxor" on the inner corners, and MAC fluidline ...